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Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit,

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A wooden dock with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a calm lake with a forested hill in the background.
A sunroom with a dining table, chairs, and large windows overlooking a lake.
A living room with a fireplace, a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.
A living room with a TV, two wicker chairs, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.
A house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a second-story balcony.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Stand Up Paddleboard NH
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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New Durham, NH
  • Place, Stand Up Paddleboard NH
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Wentworth
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit,

Shaws Pond Lakefront Retreat! - Quaint Waterfront Cottage with Deck and Fire Pit!

The space
Quaint cottage on a quiet and seclude pond!

Enjoy your retreat along the shores of Shaws Pond at this beautiful, New Hampshire home. This three-bedroom/two-bath is located within easy reach of area attractions. Swimming, boating, and water recreation can be enjoyed at the pond, as well as a sandy beach area for swimming. Outdoor features include a deck, gas grill, and wood-burning firepit at the lakes edge.

The bright interior offers an ideal balance of antique charm and 21st century amenities. The two-story layout is a vacationers ideal stay. Separate living and bed rooms come complete with cozy furniture for enjoying comfortable downtime together or indoor fun on those not sunny days. The updated kitchen features a full suite of appliances, including a range/stove and dishwasher. Enjoy full meals at the formal dining table set for six. An abundance of windows offers lake views.

The 2nd floor primary suite includes a sitting area, window bench, flat screen smart TV, and en suite bathroom. Two bedrooms and a shared, full bathroom can be found on the 1st floor. Enjoy lake views! Window AC available during summer months.

With it's true New Hampshire small town charm, keep in mind that there is no cell phone service in the area of the home, but the home does have WiFi for your calling and web needs!

Update: A new dock will be installed by June 25, 2023 and it will be 6' wide and 18' long.

NHMR LIC #101258
Guest access
Enjoy the wasters with our complimentary kayak and 2 life jackets.
Other things to note
Grill: We ask our guests to clean the grill after use or before check out as a courtesy to the next guests otherwise, additional $35 fee will be charged for cleaning the grill. Thank you!

Please make sure to bring your own beach towels as we only provide bath towels.

Ice: Please note that we do not have an ice maker available on the premises, we kindly request that guests bring their own ice if needed.

Winter time: Given the harsh and unpredictable New England weather, we do not guarantee that deck will be cleared off during the winter time. We're hoping for your understanding!

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

Property # 2843362vb
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

New Durham

Located in New Durham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Wolfeboro Abenaki Ski Area and Ellacoya State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Winnipesaukee and Wentworth State Park. Stand Up Paddleboard NH and Hampshire Pewter Co. are also worth visiting.
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New Durham, NH

What's nearby

  • Stand Up Paddleboard NH - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Merrymeeting Lake - 11 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Lake Wentworth - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 39 min drive - 50.6 km
  • University of New Hampshire - 51 min drive - 68.3 km

Getting around

  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lucas Roasting Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Lino's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Wolfetrap - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit,?

As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit, on 13 Sept 2027 start from AU$2,899, 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 Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit,?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit,?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit,?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit, located?

Nestled on the beach, this New Durham holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Stand Up Paddleboard NH and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Rust Pond. Lake Winnipesaukee and Brewster Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We liked everything about this house. Very clean. Great location close to Wolfeboro. They have a kayak and a canoe that we used. Canoe seats were damaged so we had to use our towel to sit , but that was OK.The house had all necessary supplies for cooking and baking.The hosts live right next door and have a very cute dog that came to greet us.I would stay again .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a beautiful spot right on a lake. The owners provide a Kayak, canoe and lifejackets for their guests. We felt very lucky to have found such a beautiful setting.The house is spacious and has an old world charm. The owners of the property are a lovely couple with a vacation home a few steps away from the house where we stayed.We would have liked to have had a washer and dryer since we were there with a two year-old and a five year-old, but we were given information as to the closest laundromat, which was a fun activity for us.We were lucky to have had beautiful weather, but if it’s very hot, the air conditioning is not the best and doesn’t cool the whole house. We thoroughly enjoyed the week there.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our waterfront retreat with kayak, firepit,and grill was amazingly RELAXING! It was exactly what we needed for a nice slow down and disconnect. Everything was exactly as pictured and described. Beds were very comfortable and the showers were excellent! Kitchen was fully stocked. No washer/dryer or AC downstairs but we did fine without it and it was mid July. No TV downstairs but was SO HAPPY to NOT have TV and spend time talking. Floated everyday on the water. Our hosts Joe and Karen were the best !!!! Super nice and live next door but don't let that intimidate you they are wonderful good people. Steps down to the water are steep so be careful. LOVE this little Oasis. Very rejuvating and refreshing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay!

We truly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back one day. The deck was a great place to chat and chill!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The deck was our favorite! So peaceful sitting out there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We had a very nice stay: comfortable house, nice areas to sit outside, delightful water for swimming, etc. The owners thought of everything. Terrific location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House was great! Located on a very quiet large pond was nice. Fishing was great!

Brought 2 kayaks with us which added to fun on the water. Wolfeboro is very close and many activities to do in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Girls weekend trip

Place was cozy, beds were comfortable. Pond was amazing, very quiet Downside, can't check on til 5pm, lame, place had allot of spider webs, in the house. Neighbors are the owners, that was weird, nice people...
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

We had a great time on Shaw’s Pond! House was perfect for us and our 3 grown kids! Awesome fishing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
It was a pleasure hosting Aimee! They were fantastic guests—friendly, respectful, and left the place in great shape. Highly recommend them and would be happy to host them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roomy cottage with a beautiful view

The cottage was very nicely laid out. Kitchen was a good size and the dining area with a view of the lake was perfect for the 6 of us. If we are up there again, I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sibling getaway

Beautiful location on the pond. 5 minutes to Wolfeboro center. Very quiet, clean, spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Truly a lovely property, kayak was a bonus, my teenagers loved fishing. Highly recommend for a quiet getaway in the woods. Everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in
Who has a 5pm check in, with a 70 fee to come any earlier!? And then a 10am checkout time the next day? Seems criminal. Other than having the landlords live next door, and a dismal checkin/checkout times, the property itself is fantastic, a true 10/10. The house has a perfect layout for guests to have their own spaces to play inside (on rainy days) and outside. The pond was great and we appreciated having a canoe and kayak to use!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice house on the lake

We had a wonderful time at this house on the lake. We had coffee and cocktails on the dock and watch the beautiful sunsets and sunrise.Did some fishing ! Owners have a house next door and they are very nice . Ate dinner on the back patio. House was clean and well supplied. Could have used another AC unit on first floor ....and a TV on the first floor ...and cleaning supplies. Other than that ....very nice !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location

Cottage good but charged xtra deceptive fees

Bathroom was dirty also the grill wasn’t really clean. The charge a fee for cleaning. My husband had to clean the grill. Before we left, my husband cleaned the grill again, cleaner than what we got. They charged my credit card $35 extra because they said it was dirty. They probably do that to every renter. Take pictures before and after.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Cute - but disappointing

Cute house, nice location – but with issues (be sure and read #4). 1. Before arriving we confirmed that the house came with a kayak and life vests. Despite assurances, no such kayak existed. Despite repeated inquiries we have never been informed whether it was stolen, misplaced or just a blatant misrepresentation. 2. If we opened one upstairs window the top pane of glass fell down and would not go back up. 3. The house lacked adequate towels, and minor things such as a table or shower caddy in the downstairs bathroom for shampoo, etc. 4. The first afternoon, we took a shower in the upstairs bathroom and it flooded the downstairs bathroom – water coming through the ceiling and light fixture. There was an inch of water on the floor. Fortunately they sent a plumber 4 hours later to fix the problem, but we were without both bathrooms for half a day while trying to get ready for a pre-wedding dinner. And Stay NH was surprised that we also wanted them to send a cleaning company to mop and clean the downstairs bathroom and replace the sopping wet rugs, because we didn’t want to do it on our vacation. (This is going to need a more permanent solution or the house will have mold, etc.) After numerous inquiries they refunded us a whopping $100 for our difficulties, and took 3 weeks to pay it. Unfortunately, we can’t recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and lovely patio, plenty of room for 6. No soap in the shower/bathroom and one towel per person knocked them down a star for me. Also be alert - I didn’t notice there was no washer and dryer in the listing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shaws Pond

Great location! House very clean in a peaceful location! Fabulous amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Stay-NH

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What makes this property unique

Features:



Bedroom 1: 1 Queen Bed - 1st Floor



Bedroom 2: 1 King Bed - 2nd Floor - Bath Attached



Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds - 2nd Floor



Bathrooms:



• Bath 1: Toilet, Sink - 1st Floor

• Bath 2: Shower, Tub - 2nd Floor


• Soap



• Towels



• Toilet Paper



• Cleaning Products



• Hot Water



Bedrooms and Laundry:



• Bed Linens, Blankets, Extra Blankets and Pillows



• Room Darkening Shades

 



Entertainment:



• TV (Smart WiFi)



• Board Games



Heating and Cooling:



• Central Thermostat Heating



Home Safety:



• Smoke Alarms



• Carbon Monoxide Alarms



• Fire Extinguisher (kitchen)



• First Aid Kit (1st Floor Bathroom)



Internet and Office:



• WiFi (available throughout property)





Kitchen and Dining:



• Full Size Kitchen



• Refrigerator



• Microwave



• Cooking Basics (pots, pans, oil, salt & pepper, spices)



• Dishes and Silverware



• Freezer



• Dishwasher



• Stove



• Oven



• Coffee Maker (Drip)



• Toaster



• Barbeque Utensils



• Dining Table



• Utensils



• Outside plates, bowls, glasses




Location Features:



• Private home, Private entrance, Private Entire Home
 



Outdoor:



• BBQ Grill



• Backyard



• Outdoor furniture



• Firepit

• Dock



*Note use of outside amenities are at your own risk*



 



Parking:



• Free parking on premises (up to 3 cars)



 



Services:



• Self-Check in



• Keypad



• Long-term stays allowed



• No parties or events



• No smoking



 



You must also Acknowledge:



• Must climb stairs for upstairs and downstairs bedrooms



• Use of outside amenities are at your own risk



• Quiet hours after 10:00 PM (residential neighborhood)

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