A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
On beach
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Wakefield, NH
Lake Ivanhoe
Place, Lake Ivanhoe
17 min walk
Balch Pond
Place, Balch Pond
1 min drive
Lake Winnipesaukee
Place, Lake Winnipesaukee
24 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
Airport, Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
42 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bunk Room
2 Single Bunk Beds
First Floor Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
Second Floor Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs 1/2 Bath
Toilet
En Suite Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
First Floor Full Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Warm Lakefront Log Cabin · Hot Tub · Game Room
☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆
☀ 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath lakefront log cabin in a peaceful Balch Lake cove
☀ Private hot tub, screened-in porch, fire pit, and sandy beach access
☀ Game room with ping pong, foosball, pinball, arcade games, and board games
☀ Open main living area with vaulted ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, and warm log-cabin character
☀ Private dock, boat slip, kayaks, paddleboards, and lake floats for time on the water
Welcome to a spacious lakefront retreat designed for slowing down, spreading out, and enjoying time together. This is a great fit for family trips, group getaways, or a quieter escape by the water.
Recent visitors had this to say about their experience:
"Our family of 5, plus doggo, had a great stay. Chris was responsive and helpful from booking to checkout." - Clare
"There were so many activities to do. We enjoyed the paddle boards and kayaks, and when it got cold we loved the game room and hot tub." - Lissy
"Beautiful cabin with a friendly and communicative host! Perfect for large groups with everything you could possibly need." - Maha
★★ LIVING AREA ★★
Gather in the open main level with plenty of room to relax together.
✔ Vaulted ceilings and sunlight throughout the main living space
✔ Wood-burning fireplace for cozy evenings indoors
✔ Smart TV and comfortable seating for downtime
✔ Hand-carved beams and exotic wood finishes that give the cabin its distinctive character
★★ KITCHEN & DINING ★★
The kitchen is set up for easy meals and group hangouts.
✔ Stainless steel appliances, gas range, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher
✔ Breakfast bar plus dining table for shared meals and snacks
✔ Bedroom 1: King suite upstairs with private balcony, lake and fire pit views, en suite bath with tub and shower, and Roku Smart TV
✔ Bedroom 2: Main-floor queen bedroom with lake views and easy access to the shared bath and half bath
✔ Bedroom 3: Upstairs bunk room with two twin bunk beds, Roku Smart TV, and space for kids or friends
✔ Bedroom 4: Upstairs queen bedroom with Roku Smart TV and a peaceful, private feel
★★ BATHROOMS ★★
The home includes 2.5 bathrooms for added convenience.
✔ En suite bathroom in the king suite with tub and shower
✔ Shared full bathroom with bathtub and shower
✔ Half bath for quick access from the main living areas and bedrooms
★★ OUTDOOR SPACE ★★
Step outside to enjoy the lake setting in every season.
✔ Private sandy beach and 100 feet of shoreline in a quiet cove
✔ Shared hot tub, outdoor furniture, sun loungers, outdoor dining area, BBQ grill, and barbecue utensils
✔ Screened-in porch, private balcony, and fire pit seating area
✔ Kayaks, paddleboards, beach essentials, and a dock with boat slip
★★ GAME ROOM ★★
A fun indoor hangout keeps the good times going.
✔ Ping pong table, foosball, pinball, and NBA Jam and Attack from Mars arcade games
✔ Board games and a children’s playroom for extra entertainment
✔ Dedicated space for rainy days, cold nights, or after-lake downtime
You’ll feel right at home here, and we’d love to host your next stay by the lake.
This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $49 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $5 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional.
To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots. Your guest portal includes advertisements with third-party upgrades that you may want to enhance your stay.
These upgrades are optional and include: Pet Fee - $75
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
-Checkout is at 10am
-Cleaners will be at the location no later than 10:15am on your day of checkout
-Due to the cleaners busy schedules, if you chec…
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
- No smoking. - No unregistered guests. - Outdoor quiet hours 10 PM - 8 AM. - No events, parties, or large gatherings. - Security Deposit Required
- Rental Agreement Required. - Minimum Age to rent is 25. - Pet friendly w/ $75 fee per pet (+ fees & taxes, 2 pet maximum)
Important information
You need to know
Property # 2840456vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
East Wakefield
Located in Wakefield, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Blueberry Hill and Clark House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and Hansen Pond Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Heritage Park Railroad Museum and Acton Fairgrounds. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
Settlers' Green Outlet Village - 57 min drive - 68.9 km
Getting around
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Country Goods & Groceries - 5 min drive
Poor People's Pub - 9 min drive
Lino's - 9 min drive
Knotty Pine Grill & Tavern - 13 min drive
Tumbledown Farm To Fork & Watering Hole - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Warm Lakefront Log Cabin · Hot Tub · Game Room pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Warm Lakefront Log Cabin · Hot Tub · Game Room?
As of 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Warm Lakefront Log Cabin · Hot Tub · Game Room on 29 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,381, 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 Warm Lakefront Log Cabin · Hot Tub · Game Room?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Warm Lakefront Log Cabin · Hot Tub · Game Room?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Warm Lakefront Log Cabin · Hot Tub · Game Room?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Warm Lakefront Log Cabin · Hot Tub · Game Room located?
This family-friendly Wakefield holiday home is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Ivanhoe, Lake Ivanhoe Beach and Balch Pond. Great East Lake and Belleau Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My family had such a wonderful week on the lake, and we are already talking about making it a yearly trip. The cabin had everything we could possibly need, including lots of little thoughtful additions. We really appreciated how everything was labeled and easy to find. The house was beautiful and very clean, and the lake was so quiet and serene. We really enjoyed using all the paddle boards and floating picnic table, and we loved having nightly ping pong tournaments in the game room downstairs. Overall it was a lovely way to get away from everything and just relax!
This place actually turned out to be way nicer than the pictures suggested (probably because they were winter pictures at the time of booking)! Would highly recommend to others and would love to stay here again in the future.
Great property for a family vacation. The family enjoyed the finished basement with foosball and ping pong tables. There were lots of paddle boards and kayaks to choose from and great range of sizes of life jackets .The inside of the cottage is roomy, beautiful and clean. The kitchen is well stocked and everything is labeled.
This place was great!! The host was very responsive and helpful with a couple questions we had. We liked it so much we stayed an extra day!! Would definitely recommend and we’d love to come back during the summer!!
Chris was extremely responsive and communication was great! The home had everything we needed (even down to a baby gate to keep the pups on the massive deck!)We will absolutely go back for the warmer weather to swim. We did utilize the kayaks which turned out to be our favorite part of the stay.
Beautiful home. Traveled with family, mother in law and pups. All went well. Weather was typical New England April weather, but that made the hot tub that much more enjoyable! The host was very responsive! Overall a great stay. It would be great in the summer!!
Beautiful house with plenty of space for everyone and our dogs. Chris was easy to communicate with and quick to respond. We really enjoyed using the kayaks. The house is in a small cove so very easy to get in the kayaks and head out into the lake. There is a good size screened in porch - great place to sit in the evenings. There is also a large deck with a grill, hot tub, outdoor table/chairs and lounge chairs - we used the baby gates to block the steps off the deck so our dogs could safely enjoy being outside with us. We had most of our meals and early morning coffee out on the deck. The kitchen has everything you could need and an empty cabinet for you to store your food items. Plenty of comfortable seating for everyone. The house is down a hard packed dirt road but easily managed.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Annette, thank you for this! Glad the cove made kayak launches so easy and that the deck ended up being home base for meals and morning coffee with the dogs safely set up behind the baby gates. Hope to have you all back on the lake again soon! -Chris
We had a wonderful stay at the Balch Lodge! Everything was provided to allow for a very seamless, relaxing and enjoyable time. We will definitely be back!
We had a wonderful stay at this cozy, well-equipped property. There were plenty of options for indoor entertainment, and our kids especially loved the ping pong table. The atmosphere was relaxing throughout our vacation, and the host, Chris, was always quick to respond to our questions. We visited outside of summer, so we missed out on kayaking and outdoor activities, but the place would be even more beautiful during warmer months.
This property is one of a kind, a log “cabin” (beautiful house) with a large yard right on the lake. There was tons to do, kayaks, floats, games, a huge deck to eat dinner outside and plenty of bedrooms for everyone to have their privacy.
Everything about the stay was super easy and Chris was great at communicating. He provided an extensive list of info about the property and all the amenities and responded quickly to any questions.The property itself was great and the perfect spot for a long weekend to catch up with old friends. We had everything we needed and actually only left once just to check out other views of the lake. I would definitely recommend this property if you're looking for a great spot in nature with easy lake access. I hope to visit again!
When the vacation plans make it out of the group chat! This spot was a wonderful place to have a moms trip. The house was beautiful. They had a ton of very useful supplies and everything was labeled. Great communication when we needed to ask questions. Definitely will be re-booking for a yearly trip.
Our family including two small children had a wonderful trip at the Lodge at Balch Lake. Chris had excellent communication throughout our stay and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. We were also pleasantly surprised that the primary bedroom has a mini split AC unit and the bunk room has a window AC unit so there was AC throughout the home which was an update to the listing! We also used the pack and play and baby gates for our toddler and were impressed with all of the labels throughout the home letting us know where things were. The sandy beach was easy with our small children and they loved playing on the shore and being able to easily walk in the water. We also enjoyed the kayaks and floats. An overall wonderful stay!
We booked this house for some much needed family respite. To start, the listing drew us in with the uniqueness of the property and all of the amenities provided. We were looking for a place we didn't have to leave, but rather just hang out and enjoy. This was it! The hosts provide all a guest needs and MORE! You can tell they really put thought into what people will require while away from home and strive to give you as much as they can to serve their guests. It is obvious that they desire for folks to feel at home and on vacation while staying in their space. The game room was a huge hit with our children and even the adults. The kayaks and paddleboards were awesome, and their location on the water is prime for parents. The beach is set up in such a way that the kids can be playing in the cove with the boats and boards and the adults can relax and supervise. We appreciated the QR codes around the house as well. The owners are super communicative and the most timely hosts we have ever interacted with. Our entire family enjoyed the stay and plan to go back!
After struggling to find the perfect vacation rental for his own family, Chris founded OK Capital to create the kind of stays he wished existed—comfortable, high-end, and genuinely thoughtful. With years of experience in Vacation & Corporate Rental Management, he blends professional hospitality with a personal touch. Every property is handpicked and designed with great care, featuring upscale amenities and curated local recommendations. Chris’s passion is simple: to help guests feel relaxed, welcomed, and completely at home—whether they’re here to unplug, explore, or celebrate something special.
Why they chose this property
Tucked into a quiet cove on Balch Lake, this lakeside log cabin offers the kind of peace, privacy, and charm that’s hard to find—and even harder to leave. With 100 feet of private shoreline, minimal boat traffic, and unobstructed lake views, you’ll feel worlds away from everything, yet close to nature’s best. During the colder months and early spring, the lake takes on a quieter pace, making the cabin itself the highlight for cozy stays, game nights, and time together indoors.
Spend your days paddling the calm waters with complimentary kayaks and paddleboards, relaxing on your private sandy beach, or casting a line off the dock. Evenings are made for soaking in the hot tub, roasting marshmallows by the fire pit, or lounging on the screened-in porch with a cozy blanket and a view.
Inside, you’ll find a home that’s just as special—featuring hand-carved beams by a local artist, exotic wood finishes, vaulted ceilings, and thoughtful touches throughout. It’s the perfect blend of rustic character and upscale comfort.
Whether you’re planning a family gathering, a friends’ weekend, or a quiet couple’s escape, this cabin sets the scene for connection, adventure, and lifelong memories—especially when the fall colors light up the lake.
What makes this property unique
🌟 Unique Benefits
Private Cove Location
Tucked into a quiet, no-traffic cove, this home offers rare lakefront privacy—perfect for anyone seeking peace, solitude, and a true escape from the everyday.
Free Kayaks & Paddleboards
Launch into adventure right from your own beach with complimentary kayaks and paddleboards—no rentals, no hassle, just grab and go.
Handcrafted Architectural Details
The cabin features hand-carved beams by a local artist and rare exotic woodwork throughout, creating a warm, luxurious atmosphere that’s as unique as its setting.
Expansive Outdoor Living
Unwind on the screened-in porch, soak in the hot tub, roast marshmallows at the fire pit, or spread out on the private sandy beach—there’s space for everyone to relax and enjoy.
Family & Pet-Friendly Comfort
Sleeping up to 10 guests, the home includes a Pack ’n Play, high chair, and room to spread out. Pets are welcome too (1 dog with fee), so the whole family can join the fun.
Balch Lake is one of the few lakes in the region with a marina nearby—ideal for guests bringing or renting boats during the summer season.
Languages:
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