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A Better Life Cabins

1255 US Route 302, PO Box 367, Bartlett, NH 03812
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Lebanon, New Hampshire
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

I decided on A Better Life Cabins because I wanted a good old-fashioned mountain cabin experience....right down to the owners....and it was exactly that. Rick (one of the owners) was in the general store (which has EVERYTHING one would need) with a smile and a helping hand when I told him I needed to buy a camera. The cabin was... More

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Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

Let me start by saying I am not hard to please. I chose this location for it's price,proximity to Attitash & quick trip to North Conway (15 mins).We stayed in cabin #9 with 4 full sized teenagers. At first, they bawked at the idea of all sharing one room but by the end of the weekend, it was clear that... More

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Buena Vista, Virginia
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56 reviews 56 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

I found Better Life (terrible misnomer) in a fly-fishing guide for the area; I should have known better than to trust the opinion of a guy who was using lodging strictly as a place to sleep. The cabins are extremely small, without a place really to turn around or sit in comfort. It's a place to sleep, period. If you... More

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ABLCabins, Owner at A Better Life Cabins, responded to this review
3 April 2012

From our web site : If you don't need hot tubs, room service or valet parking, then A Better Life NH Cottages just might be for you. Clean, comfortable cottages with character & charm. Also from our web site: Cottage #7 - 2 small bedrooms, 1 full bed, 1 set twin bunks The bathrooms are small but functional. The bedrooms... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011

We stayed in Cabin 8, 10/11. The reason for the title is apparantly curry and masala. But the cabin really smells like mold and old male cat urine. It was disgusting!! There is a sign on the wall saying that people are not allowed to cook curry because of the smell it leaves and also not allowed to burn candles... More

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ABLCabins, Owner at A Better Life Cabins, responded to this review
3 April 2012

We rarely look at TA so I'm a little slow in this response. If there was an issue on the dates you stayed (10/2 & 10/3), why did you not say something? We live right on the premises, approx 100' from #8. You didn't even register with us & the final charge for your cabin was not taken until after... More

Gloucester, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2011

I loved this little gem! Three trips(June,july&sept). Two separate groups,and nobdy had a complaint. Cabins 8and 9. Cabins were as advertised: cozy and comfortable and quite what I was looking for.Location is fantastic.Hosts were(especially lynn, as Rick is friendly but quiet) fine and helpful with directions and suggestions regarding leisure activities and restaurants.I even got a deal on a third... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2011

I am shocked to see some of the things other guests have said about A Better Life Cabins. My boyfriend and I stayed at A Better Life for the first time over Labor Day weekend 2010 and we're getting ready to book our second stay for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend! Cabin 8 was small but it was everything we... More

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Somerville, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2010

For the first 9/10 of our visit, 'A Better Life' was fine - nothing special but what you would expect for the price, and in a good location. However, the owner decided to ruin our spirits by extremely rudely chasing us out after a misunderstanding between her and one of her staff around when exactly we would need to leave... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2010

This place charged my credit card a dish service fee stating that I left dirty dishes behind. This is FALSE. We brought our own dishes not knowing they actually provided dishes at the place. I noticed an extra charge on my credit card and when I called they stated that we left dishes dirty. I wouldn't waste my time complaining... More

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ABLCabins, Owner at A Better Life Cabins, responded to this review
3 April 2012

While we loved having his parents stay with us on previous occasions, we would not be willing to accommodate this young man in the future. I'll just leave it at that. More

massachusetts
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33 reviews 33 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2010

The place is far away from anything the cabins are dirty and in poor shape...u have to sleep on a lumpy bed backwards because of the slanted floors and the owners are rude people.

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18 August 2010

I can not even imagine where this reviewer stayed. No one came to me or my husband with any issues regarding their cabin, if they had, we would have addressed their concern(s). Our cabins were built in 1933. If the reviewer was looking for a modern hotel without any "character" then our place certainly would not be what she was... More

SE Pennsylvania
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2009

I loved that this campground was not packing in among three others, yet it was very conveniently located between Conway and Franconia Notch. There were many trails to hike within 10 minutes driving time. I decided on this place, because I wanted something in between camping and hotel and it definitely fit that expectation. The bed was comfortable and it... More

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Additional Information about A Better Life Cabins

Address: 1255 US Route 302, PO Box 367, Bartlett, NH 03812
Region: United States > New Hampshire > White Mountains > Bartlett
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 3 Speciality lodging in Bartlett
Price range (per night): RM145 - 437
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Cozy New Hampshire Cottages & Rustic, Wooded Campsites are nestled in the Mount Washington Valley within New Hampshire's White Mountains in the peaceful Village of Bartlett. A unique lodging alternative, our cottages make a great 'home base' for whatever you want your NH White Mountains vacation to be.No matter the season; Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter, our New Hampshire White Mountain Vacation Cottages offer time away in a unique, friendly, & cozy atmosphere. Are you planning your honeymoon, family reunion, family vacation or just a quick getaway and a standard hotel or motel just won't do? If you don't need hot tubs, room service or valet parking, then A Better Life NH Cottages just might be for you. Clean, comfortable cottages with character & charm. Unlike camping cabins, all of our New Hampshire Cottages have Heat, Cable TV & Private Bathroom with a Stall Shower. Fully stocked kitchenette cottages are also available. ... more   less 

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