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Welcome To The Lake
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available

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Northwood, NH
  • Harvey Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Northwood Lake Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bow Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Manchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Loft

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Welcome to the Lake

1950’s era honey colored knotty pine former childhood summer home self contained and on picturesque Harvey Lake. Great bass fishing boating swimming kayaking and floating lake. BBQ grill patio and gazebo seating areas. 2 loft bedrooms one oqueen size and 2 children’s single beds. Row boat kayaks and floatation devices available for guest use. Free K-cup coffee and tea. Bathroom includes shower with free shampoo body wash and conditioner. Owners live in attached wing off cottage with three corgi's.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Northwood

Located in Northwood, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Northwood Meadows State Park and Wildlife Management Area, while Strafford Historic Society and Scenic Theatre are cultural highlights. Bedrock Gardens and Liquid Planet Water Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Northwood, NH

What's nearby

  • Harvey Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Northwood Lake Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Bow Lake - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
  • University of New Hampshire - 29 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Bear Brook State Park - 38 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 26 min drive
  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northwood Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lazy Lion Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Georgina’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ma’s Cafe And Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cooper Hill Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Harvey Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Northwood Meadows State Park and Northwood Lake Beach. Forest Peters Wildlife Management Area and Northwood Athlectic Fields are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent almost a week at the Lake, and had a great time. Nick and Gary were wonderful hosts, and really gave us the space to have what felt like a private vacation. The space was beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

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

Peaceful and a perfect location

We stayed at The Lake Cottage for a long weekend and it was more relaxing than we could have imagined. The location is quiet, yet close to hiking and antiquing. The space was perfect for our teenager and her friend and they loved swimming and kayaking. We will definitely book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and clean and we had such a relaxing stay! The owners were helpful and courteous but gave you your space to enjoy. My kids really enjoyed themselves! My youngest especially loved their corgis! They welcomed us with homemade banana bread (delicious!) and provided everything we needed. Smooth check in, and just an overall great stay! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Wonderful Place on the Lake

Just returned from our stay on the lake and it was perfect. Everything was very clean and you cannot beat the location. A/C and fans worked very well. Gary and Nick were great hosts and responded to any questions we had in a very timely manner. The corgis were adorable - we had so much fun with them! We would definitely plan another stay at their house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful, clean, and cozy with great views.You can see the pride Gary and Nick have in their home. The security team, Dexter, Frank, and Maggie made sure we were safe!We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend!Make sure ask about the balcony.Thank you both for making our trip a pleasant one. It was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan l.

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

HORSESHOW

My granddaughters and I spent a couple of nights at the Lakehouse while attending a show at Deerfield Fairgrounds. The house was well set up with everything we needed. It was only about a 20 minute drive and there were plenty of restaurants, grocery stores and a DD on the way. Gary and Nick were great hosts and after showing us the ropes were very unintrusive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

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

Great

If you are looking for a relaxing place to vacation with beautiful views this is the spot for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenitra N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great view

Very nice some spots very small like bathroom and upstairs loft
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Simple, peaceful getaway

No complaints! A clean, quiet stay at a beautiful property with friendly hosts and all necessary amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reinor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A piece of heaven
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Beautiful!

The lake is right outside the door, and the view from the living room is just beautiful! We were in the area for work and didn't have much time to enjoy it, but there is a gorgeous gazebo on the side and a fire pit on the patio out back - both looking directly our onto the lake. One small downside, the bedroom is quite small - but we did enjoy the view of the sunrise on the lake right from the bed..
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

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

Perfect escape!

The place was super cute and soooo relaxing! Gary and Nick were great and let us be as we enjoyed our time but helpful when we needed them. This was the perfect short escape where we enjoyed fishing on the lake and just time away from home. Highly recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi B.

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

Peacefully PERFECT

Gary and Nick are wonderful - they are there if you need them and are as pleasant as can be. (And their corgis are the sweetest babies!) Their home is beautiful and very comfortable, with just what you need and easily within all the important routes to take you to the "sites". Of course it's on the lake, so just doing nothing is like a luxury. Whether soaking in the quiet lake, or using the home for "home base" this was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K., Portland, Maine USA

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

a relaxing stay at harvey lake

We had a wonderful long weekend here! Gary and Nick were great hosts - they were friendly, welcoming, and generous. They went above and beyond and had delicious banana bread waiting for us when we arrived and shared fresh eggs and zucchini from their garden. It was a pleasure getting to take the kayaks they had available out on the water each day and they also offered us floats for swimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

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

Northwood - Harvey Lake

Overall very pleasant stay! Owners on-site but very respectful of privacy. Loft bed very comfortable for sleeping, but no standing room, so had to be careful. Lots of private seating areas outside - very relaxing to sit and read! Easy access from Rt. 4, and central to all of NH and northshore MA. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

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

Mini Moon

This was the perfect quiet getaway for us after our wedding weekend as a mini honeymoon. The peaceful tranquility of the lake, the homemade jam & banana bread waiting for us, and the zen like plants and statues were perfect. We enjoyed sun bathing in the yard, sitting under the lot up gazebo at night, and the gas lit fireplace. The queen bed upstairs was very comfortable! We took many naps.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Perfect Lakeside Cabin

Beautiful property, welcoming hosts, flowers, humming birds, dragon flies. My son loved the loft sleeping overlooking the lake. Loveable corgies were a plus. Little bit of street noise from across the lake was the only downside. Otherwise very quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Lake Front weekend

Was in town for a friends wedding and needed a place nearby to stay. Decided on this lake front and my girlfriend and I couldn’t have been happier with our decision. The property is even more beautiful in person and Gary is a very attentive host. We were pleasantly surprised by the fresh delicious eggs and banana bread in the fridge. I would give my overall experience a 10/10, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie F.

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

Wonderful hosts and property

Stayed here for my 40th wedding anniversary. Gary and Nick were wonderful hosts and very gracious. The house was immaculate and very comfortable to to stay in. The views are killer enjoyed our first night sitting by the fire pit and looking at the lake. Unfortunately we had the very windy Saturday because of the hurricane that was coming through. Would definitely stay there again. 100% recommend this listing. Thanks again Gary and Nick for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Lovely

The view is lovely & yard well manicured. The gazebo & patio are very nice. The owners are super respectful, which is appreciated. Most everything was quite clean. The banana bread, waters, coffee & creamer were very nice touches. The decore was wonderfully eclectic. I did have a nice time hiking and going through the antique shops. Loved having a little face time with your corgies. The price point cannot be beat. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

It's all about the lake!

We had a truly wonderful time at Gary and Nick's place. The space is attached to their home and was the original dwelling 70 years ago. It has the cabin paneled walls, a tiny kitchen and bathroom but a spacious main room, and a fun loft that kids will like. The best feature, though, is the amazing setting. The home is located on the lake and there are beautiful outdoor seating areas. The whole property is magnificently maintained. Really everything you would want, even a couple of kayaks and a rowboat. We saw loons, a bald eagle and many ducks. The 3 corgis were great hosts, too. The property is also close to good restaurants. We hope to return next summer! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Domenic B.

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

Nice relaxing trip

Enjoyed the stay at Gary and nicks. House was clean and as described. Rustic in a good way. Has the essentials you need. Reminds me of a traditional New Hampshire/Maine lake house or larger cottage. Back yard right on the lake was extremely well kept and peaceful. Only suggestion I’d really have is although the large windows outlooking the water is an amazing view. It would’ve been nice to have some curtains or drapes on the windows. Will absolutely consider renting from them again next year for our yearly trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail F., Coventry, RI

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

Lake getaway

The house has a separate apartment and it is right on the lake. Guests have use of a rowboat and two kayaks. We used the kayaks and enjoyed paddling around the lake. The bedrooms are in a loft area with a slanted ceiling so you had to be careful not to bang your head. Gary was very nice and answered promptly when I asked for the WiFi password. They provided dishes, pots and pans, some bottled water, half & half and sugar, and some spices. My husband and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy K.

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

Relaxing place

This was a relaxing little apartment to stay in off the beaten path. The little apartment was connected to the owners home by locked doors. However, we felt totally secluded as if we were in our own separate cottage. The queen size bed was in a loft with a very low ceiling, as the home was only one and a half stories. We could not stand up in the bedroom. The stairs were also very steep and narrow. It worked well for us to keep our luggage on the lower level. The living area was huge. Our favorite was the outdoor gazebo where we could relax in the morning with coffee or in the evening. The kayaks were very nice and clean and easy to use. The lake was peaceful. The owners keep an immaculate property with beautiful flowers and plays all around. The gas grill for our private use was great! We enjoyed the local brewery and pizza place. Northwood Meadows State Park was very close and great for hiking. We hiked the NALMC trail which was 5.7 miles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Peaceful and tranquil Lake setting

We had a lot of rain but it was great to be right on the lake and also great to have usage of the row boat and kayaks for fishing (mostly small mouth bass)...I wouldn't consider this lake totally ideal for small children/swimming but it was definitely clean and quiet and a lot of that could have had to do with the rainy weather. the grounds were immaculate and you can tell there is pride of ownership from the beautifully manicured lawn and flowers to the clean interior. The second floor was challenging to sleep in as you could not stand and it got a little hot up there and felt crowded so I could see where that might not be ideal for some people looking for more space.... I would consider it more of a loft. overall we had fun, there was a lot to do in the area (Chucksters, antiquing, brewery, restaurants, etc) and we saw brilliant 4th of July fireworks. Hosts were on onsite but you wouldn't even know with the way the house was set up up so that was zero issue they were really respectful of privacy and kind. I saw a review about the noise/highway and wanted to note that it was definitely not a big deal and the house was not on the main road.... felt private enough. Thanks for having us!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gary and Nick

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Retired Test Engineer 688 Class/Virginia Class Submarines. My husband Nick is a medical professional. We left Hawaii several years ago and traded our condo for my childhood summer Lakehouse. We decided it was to nice not to share it with our guests who love it as much as we do.

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