[1] The Philbrook Farm Inn stands in a rural area in eastern Shelburne, on the north side of North Road overlooking the flood plains of the Androscoggin River to the south, as well as portions of the White Mountains.

The main building of the inn is a rambling 2-1/2 story wood-frame structure, consisting of a c. 1834 farmhouse with numerous additions.

It was one of the early tourist accommodations to be opened in the region, and has survived numerous changes in transportation and tastes.

The Philbrooks first extended the house to the east in 1861, and further expanded the guest room wing to in 1906.

It is one of the only tourist accommodations to survive in northern New Hampshire from the early period of that activity.