Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views

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2 seating and dining areas on the deck with fantastic views of the lake

Cozy and open living room with plenty of testing

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Alton, NH

Lake Winnipesaukee13 min walk
Alton Town Beach3 min drive
Mount Major7 min drive
Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)102 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

First floor futon

1 Double Bed

Lake Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mountain Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to the Spring Street Retreat; a lakeside cottage nestled on a hill overlooking Alton Bay (one of Lake Winnipesaukee’s most popular coves). We're not waterfront, but water views can be enjoyed from the living room, from the dining table, from the deck, and even from your seating around our fire pit.

The cottage sleeps up to 6 guests; dogs are welcome for an extra $15/night per pet.

The cottage offers guests sunny, open living & dining areas, 2 cozy bedrooms, a small kitchen, 1 bathroom, and a ‘bonus’ room downstairs which acts as our entryway, mudroom, workspace, and hangout spot for the kiddos. We have boardgames & puzzles for guests, as well as a smart TV with Roku and Apple TV. There is a window AC unit in the main living space, which cools the living, dining, & kitchen areas.

Our bedrooms are small, but designed comfortably; outfitted with new mattresses & bedding, and each with small dressers and a place to put your luggage. Bedroom 1 has a queen bed, and bedroom 2 has a full bed and bunkbeds. There is no A/C in the bedrooms, however we have plenty of fans for the warmer nights.

Outdoors, we have a large deck with a propane grill, patio table with 4 chairs, and some comfy lounge seating – as well as an outdoor heater for those chillier nights. The deck features baby/pet gates on both openings to keep everyone safe. Walk up a short path from the deck to our large firepit on the hill, overlooking the lake. There’s also a dog run and a hammock amongst the trees.

The cottage is nestled up on a hill with complete privacy (woods) behind the house, and no one immediately on either side. Neighboring houses can be seen in front of the cottage; across the street.

Alton Bay offers restaurants, a country store, ice cream shops, mini golf, and a town beach… and it’s also one of the docking spots for the Mount Washington lake cruise boats. You’ll be just a 15 min drive from beautiful Ellacoya State Park and Gunstock Mountain, 20 mins from Wolfeboro, 25 mins from Weirs Beach, and 30 mins from Laconia & Meredith; and only a few minutes from Mount Major trailhead!

Property manager

Jackie Burlage

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Alton Bay

Located in Alton Bay, this cottage is in the mountains and on a lake. Lake Winnipesaukee and Alton Town Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hampshire Pewter Co. and Stand Up Paddleboard NH. New Hampshire Boat Museum and Libby Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.

Alton, NH

What's nearby

Lake Winnipesaukee - 13 min walk
Alton Town Beach - 3 min drive
Mount Major - 7 min drive
Merrymeeting Lake - 16 min drive
Gunstock Mountain Resort - 17 min drive

Getting around

Tilton Station - 39 min drive
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
Foster's Tavern - 3 min drive
Shibley's At The Pier - 2 min drive
Johnsons's Seafood & Steak - 10 min drive
Dunkin' - 6 min drive

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

1 Jan 2024

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

Great Retreat

Property is exactly as described. Only thing is listing says coffee pot and it is a Kurig. :( Everything else was wonderful. Communication with owner awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer L.

19 Sept 2023

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

Lake views in relaxing setting

View from house and deck was lovely, close to all lake region activities, and was easy drive for us to attend a concert at the Bank of NH pavilion. House was clean, and had all amenities you will you need!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin Y.

30 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful Cabin

Cabin was wonderful for a weekend retreat. Cabin is well stocked and cleaned, communication with the property owner was fantastic. Has a little bit of everything, perfect get away.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

24 Aug 2023

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

Great place to stay

Very nice home and very nice hosts

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

29 July 2023

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

Great stay!

The house is comfortable, cute and very clean! Great deck with a beautiful view. Our family had a wonderful few days!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jackie Burlage

Hi, I'm Jackie! My husband and I recently purchased this cottage as a special place for us,
our four children, and our pup to get away to. I have actually been coming up here to Spring Street on Lake Winnipesaukee since I was in elementary school, and my parents still own the house across the street.
We're a very active family who loves to always be on the go! From mountain biking, skiing at Gunstock, surfing, or hiking the 4,000 footers; we love an adventure. We hope our cottage will be a special place for you and your family to relax and recharge while enjoying the lake and all that the region has to offer!