What the Monadnock Region Is
Mount Monadnock, 3,165 feet, stands in Jaffrey and Dublin and is nearly 1,000 feet higher than any other peak within 30 miles. Around it lie small towns, lakes and wooded hills, tied together by NH Route 101 and US Route 202.
The region spans two counties. Cheshire County holds the mountain itself and its best-known towns: Keene, Jaffrey and Dublin. Hillsborough County holds the eastern side, including Peterborough and Temple, which share Miller State Park on Pack Monadnock.
Our Coverage, Plainly
New England Host Co's New Hampshire service area is six counties: Belknap, Carroll, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack and Strafford. In the Monadnock Region:
- We cover: Hillsborough County towns such as Peterborough, subject to our rule that every home is within 45 minutes of its crew's base. Send us the address and we will confirm.
- Outside our New Hampshire counties: Keene, Jaffrey, Dublin and the rest of Cheshire County. The town cards below include them for reference. If your home is there, call (978) 672-4578 anyway and we will tell you straight whether we can help.
Character and Demand
Monadnock guests are mostly here for the outdoors and the arts:
- Hiking. Monadnock State Park in Jaffrey sells out of reserved parking on weekend days from April to November and turns away visitors without reservations when full. Miller State Park, New Hampshire's oldest state park, has a seasonal 1.3-mile auto road to the summit of Pack Monadnock and a fire tower with views to Boston on clear days.
- Arts. Peterborough is home to MacDowell, the artist residency, and the Peterborough Players, a professional summer theater performing since 1933.
- Small-town weekends. Fall foliage, weddings and family visits fill the calendar from late spring through October; see the best fall foliage towns for vacation rentals.
Seasons
Summer and fall are the heart of the year: the summer theater season, swimming and hiking, then foliage weekends in late September and October. Winter is quieter, with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing for guests who want a cabin weekend, and spring mud season is the slowest stretch. Plan maintenance and photography around it; our seasonal pricing guide covers the rate side.
The Rules Landscape
Monadnock towns regulate rentals one by one, and some address only bed and breakfasts rather than naming short-term rentals. Peterborough is one, as of October 2026: its zoning ordinance has no short-term rental use, defines a bed and breakfast as an owner-occupied single-family home with three or more guest bedrooms, and allows it by conditional use permit in its Family, General Residence and Rural districts. Ask the planning office in your own town before you list. The statewide layer is the same everywhere: a New Hampshire Meals and Rooms license and the 8.5% rooms tax; see New Hampshire short-term rental laws.
How New England Host Co Works in the Monadnock Region
For Hillsborough County homes, we offer one full-service package (listing creation, photography, daily PriceLabs pricing, guest messaging, housekeeping and an inspection after every stay) or co-hosting instead. Rural homes on wells, septic systems and long driveways need careful winter planning; see winter rental management. Start with the New Hampshire overview or contact us.
FAQ
Does New England Host Co Manage Rentals in Keene or Jaffrey?
Keene, Jaffrey and Dublin are in Cheshire County, outside our New Hampshire counties. Call (978) 672-4578 and we will tell you plainly whether we can help.
Which Monadnock Towns Do You Cover?
Hillsborough County towns such as Peterborough, as long as the home is within 45 minutes of a crew's base. Send us the address to confirm.
Do Guests Need Reservations to Hike Mount Monadnock?
Reserved parking is strongly advised: Monadnock State Park sells out on weekend days from April to November and turns away visitors without reservations when full. Pets are not allowed in the park.
