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Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove

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Living area
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Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10122.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Ossipee, NH
  • Place, Ossipee Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Mound Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ossipee Lake Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove

Alpen Suite in Ossipee

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Erected in 1978 by the owner's father who was looking for an escape from the city, the Alpen Suite in Ossipee is the ideal home away from home for your family or large travel group. Whether you're visiting to hike the local trails, kayak on the lake, or ski the slopes at one of the local resorts, you'll find plenty to do here no matter the season. This charming vacation rental features a well-equipped, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar, a dining table with bench seating for mealtimes or rainy day games, a cozy living area with a flatscreen TV and a warming wood stove, and a game room with a foosball table. And outside, gather around the firepit as the stars come out.

Things to Know
Free WiFi
Full kitchen (no dishwasher)
Up to two family dogs are welcome
A 4x4 or equivalent is recommended in winter
Includes one kayak for guest use
This property is managed by Vacasa New Hampshire LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 8 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Center Ossipee

Located in Center Ossipee, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. The Barnstormers Theatre and Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Silver Lake Railroad and Castle in the Clouds. Travelling with kids? Consider Monkey Trunk Chocorua, or check out an event or a game at Club Motorsports. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Ossipee, NH

What's nearby

  • Ossipee Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Indian Mound Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ossipee Lake Trail - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bearcamp River - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 31 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wooden Spoon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hobbs Tavern & Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove?

As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove on 22 May 2026 start from AU$184, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove located?

This family-friendly Center Ossipee holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ossipee Lake and Indian Mound Golf Course. Ossipee Lake Trail and Bearcamp River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Very roomy. Well stocked and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was a good value and convenient location. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

CHARLES M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was cozy but there were some things that needed attention. We either took care of them ourselves or did without. The floors and stairs needed swept/vacuumed. The kitchen sink had very low water pressure even after the cabin was warm with cabinet doors open. Main floor bathroom toilet had black specs of some sort that were there most of the time. The body wash was empty at arrival. A mouse jumped up on the couch and eventually in the toaster. We were able to get it outside. Even with having a fire in the wood stove, the baseboard heating did not heat up the game room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Perfect for visiting family

Plenty of beds, lovely wood stove. Worked for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family visit

Took short 5 day trip to visit son and his family. Looked for something close to him and cabin fit the need. Good location in the area. Nice place to stay and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Lovely cabin just off the lake

The property has a perfect location within walking distance to the nearby lake. A perfect place for some birding! There is minimal road noise. A grocery store is just down the road. The cabin has good amenities and plenty of hot water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Azmyr V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

AMAZING

Everyone was up to par , pictures are accurate to the listing in person . Beautiful scenery, space , big enough where everyone can have their own thing going cozy enough where u can still come together and have that family time . Loved it !! Would absolutely stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jayme P.

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

Cozy

Great little house. The property was clean except for the cookware and there were nice little touches provided within the home that really added a fun twist to our stay like the Christmas Tree, firewood, travel size shower supplies, and lots of board games. I'd love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe A.

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

Perfect winter family getaway

A group of nine of us went up for a winter family weekend away. The cottage was perfectly cozy and had everything we needed. The wood stove was excellent and definitely appreciated by us all during our snowy weekend. The kitchen and dining area was great for a large group to enjoy meals family-style. Overall, we all really enjoyed our stay. I’m sure it’s even better in the summertime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Ben F.

Not the greatest

The garbage situation was bad -- there was a lot of garbage in the cans when we arrived and overnight animals tore through it. So then garbage sat all over the yard the entire time we were there. We notified Vacasa too. Inside the house there was no glassware - had to drink wine out of coffee cups.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Chris L.

Nice place but beware

The cleanliness of this home was extremely subpar. The place has lots of potential. However be advised you might want to bring your own bedding, utensils, pots, pans and a vacuum.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeannie W.

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

Convenient location for our out of state visitors, only 2 1/2 miles from our home.

This worked out well for us. The game room towards the back was a great place for the kids to spend time. The kids loved the hammocks and the foos ball table. Use of the yard would have been nice but at the time of our stay…still snow covered. Will keep this place in mind for future out of state visitors.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cara H.

Ossipee

This house was great and met our needs perfectly. The only thing that would’ve made it better is the use of the washer dryer. But we knew they were unavailable before going so we packed accordingly. We had a wonderful family vacation and are so grateful to have found this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laura I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We appreciated the accommodations and being able to have enough beds along with bringing our dog. The kids loved the game room although in August we could really only spend time out there in the morning when it was cool enough. We did have a creature visit the trash cans one evening and despite being advertised as having bear proof trash cans, both trash cans were lock free so there was some trash strewn about. We were able to clean it up, but it did make us a bit nervous for the duration of the stay. The trash was very full when we arrived and was only partially emptied one day during our 5 day stay. Inside there were lots of broken things (chairs, towel hooks, etc) and cooking in the kitchen was challenging as the supplies were inconsistent (not enough forks, salt but no pepper, no sponge for dishes).
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kenneth H.

Rustic cabin in the woods

The property was nice and the area is very quiet. It is a short walk to the beach area, but they are all private beaches with no public right of way so we had to drive to one of the 2 public beaches in the area, both are around a 10 minute drive at the most to enjoy the water. The cabin was comfy for everyone, the game room and backyard of the property were great. We did not use the kayak that was on the property due to the beaches that are a short walk away are all private and there was no information at the property if one of them was accessible by anyone visiting the property. Overall there were some issues like only 1 fork and 2 spoons in the kitchen, a light out on the upstairs bathroom, and some other lighting issues that we worked around. It worked on for us, but would not return to the same property.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Justin David J.

Great spot, clean, lacked a few things.

The house and lot was perfect a perfect size for our 9 people. The home was beautiful. We really enjoyed the space. This home was lacking three things. No air conditioning, no dishwasher, and no laundry. Our crew dealt with it just fine, but keep that in mind before you book.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Susan K.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walked in and walked out 2 his later. Portable ac was unable to perform in 95 degree weather.

Pictures were nice but actual place wasn't a nice as the pictures. Garbage was strewn in the front yard when we arrived. Fireplace smelled of previous fire. We did not stay and have asked for a refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stephanie C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The cottage itself was fine. A little dusty inside but good enough. But the trash situation outside was terrible and dangerous. When we arrived there was a trash can with a bear lock laying on top of another trash can. I assumed they both had locks and were empty. But the one on the bottom had NO BEAR LOCK and was FULL of loose, unbagged trash. Around midnight we heard noise outside and discovered a bear had pulled the trash cans over, smashing my headlight in the process. There was trash all over the ground, so i had to clean that up in the middle of the night. We reported this to Vacasa immediately and the next day a man came to "remove the trash" but he only took the trash bags out of the bear lock bin. The trash can full of loose trash was not touched at all. We again reported the unsafe conditions but no one came to remove the trash for the entire time we were there. Apparently other reviews from months ago mention the unsafe trash conditions. This is a known problem that keeps being ignored. Would not recommend staying here, especially if you have children or pets. Its not safe and Vacasa wont help you. They wouldnt even offer any sort of partial refund to make up for my vehicle's damage, and the fact I was cleaning up someone else's trash in the middle of the night. Won't ever book through Vacasa again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Heather G.

Rustic home

Camp style home near lake but no access to lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Cozy little place

Very clean and comfortable. had an enjoyable weekend with friends in the comfort of this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

Greatest real cabin getaway

This little getaway was amazing you could kick your shoes off and feel like you were home everything you could have needed was there it was warm and inviting and not so perfect that you didn't want to touch anything just an awesome loved cabin thank you so much for the getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martha L.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

No Ossipee Beach Access

10 minute walk to beach that is private. I called property management to find out where we were allowed to access beach. I was told my inquiry would be escalated to upper management. Hours later someone from Oregon called back, he was looking into it. I finally called owner who said no beach access and no public beach in walking distance; the owner was pleasant. Closest public beach was at Silver Lake. No dishwasher so you would think there would be a basin to fill in the sink but no. Plates in cabinet had specs of dried food. Use paper products. A/C was in tough shape. Window screens missing or ripped, bugs get in. Yard was a mess, old dirty furniture. Beds comfortable and clean sheets but blankets and and bed covers not fresh. 2nd floor bedrooms hot, need to leave doors open to share one small Window A/C., and bathroom smelled of vomit. Things in basement piled up in front of washer, dryer- not accessible. Good place for family or bachelor party.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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

Ski Trip

Great location, good size house, game room was awesome for kids!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Cozy, clean property w beautiful surroundings! Would definitely stay here again

We were contacted by the property manager by text, the day of our arrival, to welcome us and let us know who to contact should there be any issues. Everything went smoothly and we had no problems whatsoever.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

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

Wonderful Winter Getaway

We had wonderful stay over Christmas. We wanted a quiet winter get away and this place was perfect. Cozy and Comfy with lots of room for a group. The game room was a nice touch but we enjoyed our time in front of a wonderful fire in the family room. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook a small Christmas dinner. The beds were comfy and the home was spotless. I would definitely recommend this listing if your looking a winter get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

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