What's Nearby?


The Firefly Brookside Estate!
Stay at home and enjoy loads of outdoor activities, fishing, hunting, hiking, swimming, snowshoing, cross country skiing and more on our 20 acre, brookside property!
Mt Blue State Park cross country skiing and snowshoe trails
6 minutes from the cottage!
Bald Mountain
8 minutes from the cottage!


Webb Lake
14 minutes from the cottage!
Sunday River Mountain
Less than an hour from the cottage!
Sugarloaf Mountain
Less than an hour from the cottage!
Saddleback Mountain
Less than an hour from the cottage!
Mount Abraham
Less than an hour from the cottage!


Black Mountain
40 minutes from the cottage!
Mount Blue Trail Heads
6 minutes from the cottage!
Center Hill
10 minutes from the cottage!
Mount Blue State Park
6 minutes from the cottage!
Mt Blue State Park snowmobile trails
6 minutes from the cottage!
Tumbledown Mountain
19 minutes from the cottage!
Rangely Lakes National Scenic Byway
Passes by the cottage going north to Rangely!
Rangely Lakes Boating/Fishing
Less than an hour from the cottage!
Appalachian Trail
30 minutes from the cottage!
Local Farm Stands
There are many small farm stands near the property. The one pictured here is 8 minutes from the cottage!
Kawanhee Inn - Fine Dining
6 minutes from the cottage!
Weld
4 minutes from the cottage!
Smalls Falls
28 minutes from the cottage!
Grafton Notch State Park
1 hour from the cottage!
Wilton
15 minutes from the property!
Farmington
28 minutes from the property!
The town of Weld
Weld’s history reflects the broader story of small-town America, shaped by early settlement, agriculture, and steady community growth. In its earliest days, Weld was established by pioneers seeking opportunity, fertile land, and a place to build new lives. Farming quickly became the backbone of the area, with families working the land and forming tight-knit communities centered around shared labor, local churches, and small schools.






People and culture
As time went on, Weld evolved alongside changing economic and social trends. Improvements in transportation and industry brought new opportunities, allowing the community to expand beyond its agricultural roots while still maintaining its rural character. Through generations, Weld has preserved its sense of identity and tradition, with local landmarks, events, and stories continuing to reflect the resilience and pride of its people.


The Firefly Cottage & Brookside Estate
Basecamp luxury in the uncompromised wilderness.
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