Rustic cottage with just right location and amenities

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 755.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

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Sunapee, NH

Perkins Pond
‪1 min walk‬
Sunapee Harbor
‪8 min drive‬
Lake Sunapee
‪8 min drive‬
Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This private cottage sleeps up to 4 adults and 3 children with one queen bed, a double/single bunk bed FOR CHILDREN and a sleeper sofa. The well-equipped kitchen supports a range of meal-prep skills for dining in or taking out to the wrap-around deck with grill, and views through the trees to the lake. A shared dock and raft supports water sports from swimming to fishing and boating, with views of Mt. Sunapee. A Smart-TV and WiFi will keep you connected, along with puzzles and games for the kids. A full range of services and recreational opportunities are available in the surrounding towns of Sunapee, Newport and New London.

Property manager

Laura J Hale

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

See postings in the picture section related to general rules for Perkins Pond and rules for what not to flush!

Please be careful with food and drink to avoid spills and stains on furniture and bedding.

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Sunapee

Located in Sunapee, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wendell Marsh Wildlife Management Area and Mount Sunapee State Park, while Newport Opera House and Little Red Schoolhouse Museum are cultural highlights. Bayberry Barn Christmas Shop and North Country Smokehouse are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sunapee, NH

What's nearby

Perkins Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Sunapee Harbor - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
Lake Sunapee - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
Connecticut Lakes Region - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
Colby-Sawyer College - 20 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

Claremont Station - 35 min drive
Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪Salt Hill Pub - ‬13 min drive
‪Mi Jalisco - ‬10 min drive
‪Village Pizza of Newport - ‬13 min drive
‪Suna Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic cottage with just right location and amenities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Rustic cottage with just right location and amenities?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic cottage with just right location and amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic cottage with just right location and amenities located?

Located in Sunapee, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Perkins Pond, Sunapee Harbor and Wendell Marsh Wildlife Management Area. Lake Sunapee and Wendell Marsh State Wildlife Management Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marilu K.

2 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Clean, comfortable and cozy place. Pretty location

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanreth N.

19 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the cottage

We love it so much and we want to come back next summer. The place was very clean and full of everyday living supplies, and including the fire pit. Thank you so much for ours stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Di G.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage with everything!

We loved this property, it had everything we needed and more. The kitchen was fully stocked with all cooking utensils, pots and pans, the bed and the couch was very comfortable, and the fenced area for our dogs was very appreciated! Thank you Tammy!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

28 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mental Getaway

This place was perfect for quiet and relaxation time. Laura, the host was amazing and caring throughout the process and has a wonderful little cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

10 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing cottage

Cottage was clean and if you forget to pack anything it’ll probably already be there. Very peaceful and quiet. Would absolutely recommend this house. Owner was easy to get a hold of and promptly replied to any and all questions.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David T.

20 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lakeside cottage in the woods

We went on a trip to New hampshire for a dad and daughter vacation, as well as to house hunt for our upcoming move to the state. The location was perfect for getting away, while keeping us close enough to be able to get down to Southern NH in about an hour drive to view homes. The cottage was very clean, the owner was very helpful, and the cottage had all our needs covered. Zero complaints whatsoever. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madisyn B.

2 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

We loved our stay at Laura’s cottage. It was a perfect and quiet get away. We loved how comfortable and cozy the cottage was. We were surprised that the cabin stayed so cool during the day when it was 80+ degrees out (with windows and shades shut) The location is perfect, very close to the Sunapee Harbor. Laura was very easy to get a hold of with questions we had. Overall this was a great stay. Thanks Laura! 😊

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

11 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Sunapee Lake House!!

This is our second year staying here and our kids are now DEMANDING we stay here every year. The house is clean with a nice yard for kids/pets to play in. The lake is a short walk and has a swimming platform. This year we took advantage of Dewey Pond which is about a 10 minute drive. Very clean beach with a basketball court, swing set and floating docks to swim out to and jump off. The house has a well stocked pantry and the general store is a short drive away. We just left today and are already looking forward to next years stay!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn C.

13 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Laid back, the way it should be !!

We rented the cabin for our daughter and her family and visited while they were there. This was the third time they have stayed there. We all enjoy it so much, a quiet cabin surrounded by trees and with access to the pond. This is the way most places on ponds used to be before everything was turned into a lakeside mansion. It feels like a real getaway rather than just leaving one trophy home to go to the other trophy home. We will be back again. Thank you Laura !!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary S., Camden

9 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

90

property was excellent for us we are 67 years of age and enjoyed the cottage and quietness of the neighbors. the only downfall had no place for my boat to tie off old platform was left in the way.

Stayed 33 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Brian A.

27 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Misleading

The rental advertised that it could sleep 7. We had a family of four grown children and the top bunk bed was not accessible to a grown person. Too close to the ceiling. It was also advertised that there was a washer and dryer. It was one unit and each load would take 7 hours. We were on a long circuit of New England and was counting on laundry. No air in common area. Many ants.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Linda M.

17 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Rainy week

This little cottage was definitely “rustic” we had 4 adults. And because it rained a lot we felt claustrophobic. The cottage is very dark. Need more lamps and places to sit in common area. Need a screen door so that you can leave door open for some cross ventilation. Shower very low water pressure. Not enough to rinse shampoo out of hair. Nice to sit outside on deck but umbrella was not workable. So when sun did come out couldn’t sit because no shade. So , I think more than 2 people staying here is more than enough. Beds are not very comfortable. One good thing was the home owner answered questions quickly. And maybe with some more places to sit and ability to get a breeze it would be ok.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very peaceful, tranquil but not lakefront

This cabin was spotless with a fully equipped kitchen. It was peaceful and I could hear the loons in the morning, but this is not lakefront. Nowhere on the listing does it state it is lakefront, but VRBO shows it as lakefront. The lake is actually across the street. Acess is about a door and half down. The lake is barely visible from the cabin; but the setting is so peaceful I didn't miss it. I loved that the yard was fenced in so I could let my dog out at night. It was a great cabin for us. The kitchen was awesome and had everything anyone could need. My only complaint is that the bottom bunk lacked a real mattress. It was just foam and was uncomfortable for an adult. It would be fine for a child. Also, the top bunk was covered with extra blankets, pillows, etc. We didn't need that bunk so it was ok for us, but storage is lacking a bit. Overall, it was a wonderful stay and we really enjoyed ourselves. The thing to remember is that this is a rustic cabin in a very private setting. It is charming.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Aimee R.

9 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, rustic cottage

Great location, close to downtown Sunapee, Newport, New London (had a great lunch at Peter Christians), Georges Mills, access to shopping, restaurants, also a Dunkin Donuts, and Pizza Chef close by. If you’re a runner I did a great 6 mile loop down in Sunapee Harbor. Very pretty drive up to the cottage. Grass was nicely mowed, loved how the little yard was fenced in for our dogs. No issues with ticks at all. Nice deck which we used a lot with a nice table and umbrella for shade. Nice open living / dining room area. The kitchen was easy to cook in, good appliances and all pans, dishes, utensils provided. Washer / Dryer combo worked great. Shower worked great, good pressure, water temperature nice and hot. Perkins pond was very pretty! There was a nice, short, pine needle lined path down to the water. There was an issue with part of the dock being detached but we were able to access the connected section to put in our SUPs. I notified Laura our host, and she promptly notified the neighbor who shares the dock so I’m sure it will be fixed soon. Perkins pond was so peaceful. We had so much FUN swimming and paddling around! Also wonderful, we used the beach and transfer permit to access Dewey Beach and some of the public launches to get out on Lake Sunapee. We would book this cabin again for sure!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael S.

19 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage, but had some fixable issues

Overall, this cottage served as a nice spot to take a working vacation for my spouse and I. It offered the peace and quiet we were looking for, to include, space for our small dog to hang out. The Wi-Fi worked great (to run both our laptops), however, our T-Mobile cell service showed zero bars the two weeks we stayed there. The bedrooms were adequate in size, and there was enough storage to hang up/put away our clothes. The living room, dining room, kitchen, and side deck, all worked out just fine. That said, here are a few issues that we had. Water Pressure - I think everyone has their own definition of good shower water pressure. Our opinion was, the pressure was very low. Also, the sink faucet in the bathroom was missing the faucet aerator and because of that, water sprayed everywhere when we turned it on. Pond access: the trail going down to the pond was not very accessible. It could really use actual outdoor steps and/or a clearer path. Dangerous for some the way it is now. Yard: The ticks were bad. Because of that, we would suggest making sure the grass is always cut and treated in warmer months. It was long when we arrived. Cleanliness: Most importantly, the cottage was not cleaned well before we arrived. The bed linens were covered in hair - to the point we had to borrow linens from a family member 2 hours away. Bathroom was not clean (hair on toilet), floors were not swept, and couch was not vacuumed.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn C.

14 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Cabin !!!

We rented this cabin for our daughter, son in law and grandchildren. The perfect laid back place to enjoy a relaxing few days off. No wine cellar, great room or 5 bathrooms, and that's the way it should be !!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

5 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Place was great! Clean and the kitchen was clean and the appliances worked well. Great stay and would stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

29 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cozy cabin

Nice yard, beautiful lake, quiet neighborhood. We had a nice relaxing stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert b.

3 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Great cabin exactly what we expected and wanted. Wet rainy weekend(40° memorial day) but the gas fireplace kept us plenty warm! Nice little dock and hang out spot on the water. Very quiet, peaceful weekend!! Great spot!!!

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

25 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cozy and quiet. The cabin was clean and had everything you would need oven, dishes, WiFi etc.

The owner responded quickly with any questions I had.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

20 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little cabin

Great place to stay!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey P.

7 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway!

Had a wonderful getaway with some friends here. Were looking to disconnect from city life and enjoy some outdoor time.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Laura J Hale

I grew up in Vermont and have great memories of visiting Sunapee in the summer at a family cottage on Mountain View Lake, and waterskiing at Georges Mills. Back in the 60s, we would go to Sunapee Harbor to watch my dad conduct the band, listen to the music, and enjoy the sunset in good company.

Why they chose this property

This cottage blends an appealing rustic look on the outside, with updated remodeling and lots of amenities inside, and direct water access with a path to the dock. It's a perfect combination of simplicity and comfort, with options to keep you connected to the outside world when you want to be. Go for a swim, walk your dog, enjoy a BBQ, paddle around the lake, gaze at the stars, work on a puzzle, read a book, watch a movie -- or just relax and enjoy life!

What makes this property unique

The location is quiet and off the beaten path, but accessible to a semi-private dock and a public beach as well as in-town shops, services and recreation. Perkins Pond is big enough to support boating and water sports, but small enough to avoid the crowds. The small but well-appointed kitchen supports meal preparation for all levels, with both indoor and outdoor dining on a wrap-around deck with a grill. This cozy cottage includes a propane heater and air conditioning that make for indoor comfort, regardless of outdoor changes in the New England weather.

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English

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