Cottage on the Lake--You can't get any closer!

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Harrisville, NH

Friendly Farm11 min drive
Monadnock State Park20 min drive
Keene, NH (EEN-Dillant-Hopkins)26 min drive
Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride Area27 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Welcome to summer fun and relaxation for the entire family on Lake Skatutakee! Our family has been enjoying this "piece of heaven" for years and we hope you will too. Because the cottage literally overhangs the water, the view is amazing as it looks up the entire lake. Whether you are sitting on the dock, the firepit, the deck, or the screened-in porch, you will never be far from the peacefulness and beauty. Kids (and adults too) love swimming to the floating dock, paddleboarding, canoeing, and fishing. There are plenty of spaces to relax, grill some food, enjoy each other, and recharge.

Lake Skatutakee is located in Harrisville, NH which is a historic mill town. There's a cute general store, hiking, and many other lakes in the area. There's a ton of hiking in the Monadnock area Peterborough and Keene are the closest towns/cities with stores, restaurants, brewpubs, etc...Welcome to summer fun and relaxation for the entire family on Lake Skatutakee!

Our family has been enjoying this "piece of heaven" for years and we hope you will too. The cottage literally overhangs the water and the view is amazing as it looks up the entire lake. Whether you are sitting on the dock, the firepit, the deck, or the screened-in porch, you will never be far from the peacefulness and beauty. Kids (and adults too) love swimming to the floating dock, paddleboarding, canoeing, and fishing. There are plenty of spaces to relax, enjoy each other, and recharge.

Property details:
Bedrooms: 3 bedroom—sleeps eight comfortably. Sheets are provided upon request
Bathroom: 1 full bathroom; newly renovated
Kitchen: plates, utensils, pots/pans provided. Basic condiments will be available as well as a coffee maker with filters (very important!)
Laundry: washer/dryer, soap packets
Internet/TV: wifi and single TV with amazon firestick
Outside cooking: Weber gas grill and charcoal grill. Weber smoker also available but please use only if you know how!
Outside activities: stand up paddleboard x 2, canoes x 2, assortment of life preservers, wood fire pit (wood available)
Outside seating: screened in porch, deck, firepit area

Booking: we would like to keep it sat/sun check in and check out so we don't have midweek rentals. We are flexible but trying to maximize everyone's time :)
We live on a quiet little street: please no big parties and no underage drinking

Property manager

Eric Nelson

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Lake view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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 and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Harrisville

Located in Harrisville, this cottage is on a lake. Peterborough Town House and Jaffrey Civic Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Monadnock State Park and Shattuck Golf Course. Friendly Farm and Hardings of Hancock are also worth visiting.

Harrisville, NH

What's nearby

Friendly Farm - 11 min drive
Nubanusit Lake - 16 min drive
Monadnock State Park - 20 min drive
Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride Area - 27 min drive
Franklin Pierce University - 34 min drive

Getting around

Nashua, NH (ASH-Nashua Municipal) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Smokehaus Barbecue - 13 min drive
Fiddleheads Cafe - 12 min drive
Del Rossi's Trattoria - 12 min drive
Audrey's Cafe - 13 min drive
Our Town Pizza - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the Lake--You can't get any closer! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the Lake--You can't get any closer!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the Lake--You can't get any closer!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the Lake--You can't get any closer! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Friendly Farm, Nubanusit Lake and Harris Center for Conservation Education. Monadnock State Park and Hardings of Hancock are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

laura m.

6 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful vacation at the Nelson Cottage!

Wonderful vacation at the Nelson Cottage! Closest spot on the water, ever experienced. Easy to jump in anytime! Awesome location, near historic Peterborough and Harrisville , perfect size lake for us, very comfortable beds, kitchen very well equipped and organized and enjoyable to work in, hiking trails close by, historic towns and area, was interesting and fun to visit. Most Gracious and thoughtful generous hosts! Thank you so much Eric and Amy !!! Hard to send a personal message through VRBO links, wouldn't go through on my text ... will keep trying.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike f.

29 Aug 2023

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

Paradise

We had a great stay at your wonderful home. Weather turned out to be perfect almost everyday. The lake was nice to swim and fish in. The local people were all so nice and the general store was a fav. Lovely hiking trails all around. Thank you so much for letting us stay at your wonderful piece of paradise. Regards, The Fregoe Family

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

17 July 2023

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

Most wonderful stay ever!

When I stumbled on this cottage on-line, it seemed almost too good to be true: sure, beautiful cottage on the lake but having never used VRBO before and being Eric and Amy's first guest, I was a bit nervous. But boy, I won the lottery with this little slice of heaven! If you're looking for serenity, nature, small town wonder and the friendliest neighbors coupled with modern necessities (WIFI), this is your place to stay! To top it off, Eric and Amy are the kindest hosts ever! I had a few friends /family join me for the most relaxing and enjoyable stay ever! The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. The beds are comfortable, bathroom and kitchen are great and location is incredible! Thank you, Eric and Amy! We will be back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023