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Cozy A-Frame Center Barnstead House on Locke Lake!

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Barnstead Vacation Rental Home | 3BR | 2BA | 1,400 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Exterior | Furnished Deck
Exterior | Backyard
Kitchen | Large Island w/ Bar Seating
Kitchen | Fully Equipped

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Barnstead, New Hampshire
  • Halfmoon Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Upper Suncook Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • New Hampshire International Speedway
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Cozy A-Frame Center Barnstead House on Locke Lake!

For your next vacation, come escape to this lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house on the lake. There's enough room to accommodate the whole family, so it's a fantastic size for your group to feel cared for and comfortable. Wake up with a cup of coffee on the deck to watch the sunrise. With miles of snowmobile trails, numerous clear lakes and streams for fishing or boating, and an abundance of gorgeous scenery year-round, Barnstead, New Hampshire is the perfect New England retreat for all seasons.

-- THE PROPERTY --

NH Room and Meals Tax License #102801

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: King Air Mattress in Attic (Attic is heated and furnished)

From the moment you first enter the home, you'll fall in love with its majestic cathedral ceilings and spacious floor plan, ideal for socializing with your travel companions.

Unwind in the living area with large sliding glass doors in the background, leading out to the private deck. Kick back and watch your favorite shows on the new flat-screen Smart TV with Roku and Netflix!

After an exciting day filled with outdoor fun, come home to prepare a delicious home-cooked meal in the fully equipped kitchen before gathering for a fun family dinner.

In the summertime, build a campfire in the fire pit on the property's very own private beach, or make some tasty barbecue on the charcoal grill.

-- THE LOCATION --

If you're a serious outdoor enthusiast, you won't be disappointed - You'll find endless hiking and walking opportunities around the house, and the largest state park in New Hampshire is only 11 miles away.

Hike up the beautiful Mount Major for some incredible views of Lake Winnipesaukee, or take advantage of the many miles of cross-country skiing and snowmobile trails in the winter. The family-friendly Gunstock Mountain ski resort is only 25 minutes away as well. There really is a little something for everybody here in Barnstead!

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-- ADDITIONAL DETAILS --

Key Residence Features:
- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, cathedral ceilings, charcoal grill, fire pit, private beach, deck, free WiFi, Smart TV w/ Roku & Netflix, and more
- Quiet, serene setting and excellent location - Easy access to state parks, hiking trails, skiing, and more!
- Nearest Major Airport: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (~43 miles away)

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2 allowed)
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- No parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- NOTE: Six guests can sleep comfortably in beds. However, the maximum occupancy is flexible up to 8 with 2 guests sleeping on the king air mattress in the attic, which is heated and furnished
- NOTE: No linens and towels are provided for your stay. You must bring your own
- NOTE: Access to the home requires stairs
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Beach view

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Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Center Barnstead

Located in Center Barnstead, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and Merrymeeting Marsh, while Scenic Theatre and Strafford Historic Society are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at New Hampshire International Speedway or New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Barnstead, New Hampshire

What's nearby

  • Halfmoon Lake - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Upper Suncook Lake - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Alton Town Beach - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 18 min drive - 14.9 km
  • New Hampshire International Speedway - 33 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 34 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Alton Village Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Johnsons's Seafood & Steak - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Foster's Tavern - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy A-Frame Center Barnstead House on Locke Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy A-Frame Center Barnstead House on Locke Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy A-Frame Center Barnstead House on Locke Lake!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cozy A-Frame Center Barnstead House on Locke Lake! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Center Barnstead holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Halfmoon Lake, Upper Suncook Lake and Suncook River. Belle Island and Pearson Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bethany R.

Great weekend escape

Had a great time in this surprisingly roomy home and would absolutely go back for a summer time visit. Layout was perfect for 3 couples, with a bedroom on each of the 3 floors - and a large open floor plan for socializing. Even enjoyed fun in the snow in the large backyard with plenty of room for our two dogs to romp around. Quick 30 minute ride to Gunstock with something for everyone - tubing, skiing, pub and more.

4/10 Poor

Tom P.

This property is not maintained! The home is only moderately clean

The beds are horrible. The couches broken appliances on their last leg no sheets towels. Ridiculous for travelers. The owners need to take care of the property or correctly advertise and price it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Eileen M.

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

Needs some work

Nice location and view of the lake, but needs some work. Beds & furniture very uncomfortable. Electrical outlets: one side worked the other did not. Septic system (?) very noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B., -

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

Lovely lake house

Our family of five enjoyed a 6 day stay in late July at this fun and funky A-frame. The online description is very accurate. There are no linens or towels of any kind, so BYO. Washer and dryer are brand new. The mattress in the attic is actually now a normal full size, not an air mattress, and the space up there is cute for kids. We cooked several full meals and found the kitchen had all the necessities. One couch is not very comfortable, but the other is very nice. TV wifi options were fine. Some beach chairs/noodles and kid games available. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Jen

Great location

We loved the lake access with this house, there's no dock but there is a little sandy area that the kids loved using and you can walk out really far before it gets deep. We brought our kayaks and had a great time outside. The inside was very sparse, there was 1 chair and 2 uncomfortable couches, the beds were fine and the hot tub was very nice. We only stayed for 2 nights so it was fine but for a longer stay I would prefer a place that was a little easier to live in. We rent 3 or 4 times a year in the area for vacations and this was lacking a little. The previous guests had not cleaned up so there was some glass and fireworks in the yard, not the homeowners fault but be aware if you have little ones in the yard that no one checks it before you arrive.

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Great view and location

We enjoyed the lake view and location. We had the opportunity to use the BBQ grill and fireplace. There was a glitch with the water boiler on the first night and we didn't have hot water for a few hours, but we called the landlord and were able to get it resolved. The wifi is somewhat spotty and the cellar bathroom light stopped working midway through our stay, but not a deal breaker since we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Adam C.

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

Unique place and gorgeous views

The stay was in a great location and very unique setting. Only difficulty was figuring out the heat. Spent a couple hours trying to get the heat past 55. Once I fixed it all was well. Wifi was subpar. But those are minor and overall stay was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruna B.

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

Ótimo lugar

Lugar adorável!Tivemos uma ótima experiência nada a reclamar.A casa está bem equipada e a limpeza era satisfatória.Com certeza voltaremos mais vezes!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

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

Great winter getaway!

We had a great time! Owner was very responsive with any issues. Fireplace was the best after day on slopes or hiking. Loved the Aframe! House was very spacious for 4 adults and 2 kids. Many places to sleep. Kitchen was fully equipped. Kids had a blast ice skating and ice fishing on Locke Lake. Gunstock and Mount Major are within 20-25 min. People are very friendly in the area. We even found the best little brewery Muddy Road Brewery! If you love the outdoors this place is for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Great Location!

We stayed at this property a few days ago, together with some relatives who traveled from Florida, and we had a great time. We loved the location looking towards the lake. You can enjoy a really nice view from the deck, specially this time of the year with the season changing and all the colors. The house needs some updates, but overall is a large house with plenty of space to accommodate people. Definitely worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Janice N.

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

Great place

We enjoyed the view, quite neighborhood, big plus that we could take the dogs. Fireplace was a great feature. Living room furniture not comfortable at all. Not easy to sit and relax. I would still go back and visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Erin H.

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

Sweep floors

We loved the place, 2nd yr we have rented this property, only thing I would say is the floor wasn’t the cleanest this time around, LOTS of dog hair, sand all over floors, we swept up both floors n you can tell it wasn’t cleaned right, besides that we had no other issues
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shaelyn K.

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

Wonderful home for a getaway

The house was clean and cozy, and the location was absolutely perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

sarah s.

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

Awful

Where do we begin? This was our first family vacation, my husband and I just got married and took our 4 adult children away. We arrived to overflowing garbage cans. We arrived on a Saturday and was told garbage pickup was not until Monday. The house was dirty and run down. Furniture was broken couches had springs sticking up. There were only a handful of forks (not enough for our family of 8). There was not enough seating for us to even sit outside on the deck and have dinner. The outdoor chairs for the fireplace were broken and limited. The fire place was a bunch of rocks and falling over. The beach was dirty there was no sand and overgrown and mucky. The house smelled and was musty. The downstairs toilet took 4 flushes for toilet paper to go down. We lost power for a day which added to an already awful trip. Needless to stay I was extremely disappointed and it will deter me from ever renting a house again. Perhaps the owner should consider giving the place a face lift and replacing broken furniture. Maybe even spruce up the beach area and provide kayaks or some sort of boating for the lake. I would not recommend this place to anyone!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Check in was easy, beautiful place for a vacation

Awesome place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

melissa r.

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

fun summer getaway

Nice cabin,very spacious. Though they could of clean up the weeds on the beach, and maybe put more fresh sand on it. But overall it was a nice cabin! I would definitely rent this place again.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle N.

Nice house on the lake.

House was clean and owner was easy to get in touch with.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

John K.

Little get away

Needed a home for about 10 days it surved the purpose. Do bring your own bedding. I’m sure the place for the summer is amazing needs a bit more cleaning but overall a nice little getaway . If pricing is in order will look at coming back in the summer.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danielle N.

Cozy, clean with a beautiful view

The house was very clean and had a great view. It was nice to wake up in the morning and go to the lake and do some fishing. Great spot for kids and adults alike.

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

It was very spacious which worked well for extended family . Nice beach front & lawn for activities

Nice location and good beach front and yard for activities . Enjoyed the outdoor fire pit. Very spacious first floor for family to gather and easy access to the nice wrap around deck. Bedrooms on each floor allowed privacy for family members . There were a good number of chairs and floats available to use. Some aspects of the house are slightly outdated. The light switches were alittle concerning. The couches should be updated since they were both broken. More fans would help to keep the house cooler. It would be nice to be able to use the washer and dryer especially if you were staying for a week or longer. Also having a canoe or kayaks to use would be nice instead of having to transport ours down. We did catch a mouse running around . Garbage cans were half full when we arrived and pretty smelly . Overall a nice vacation home and would rent again .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Jennifer N., Randolph

Not as expected

The photos of the home were not a true representation. The dock and the planked path toward the lake were nonexistent. That's fine, not a big deal. The home was less modern and more dirtier than I had expected. My room smelled musty and stale, as well as the couches. Under my bed was an empty tampad wrapper. I found this pretty disturbing. The backyard had a lot of geese poop, which is fine because what can you do. The lake water grossed me out. The ground was super mushy and I saw a dead rat floating in the lake. If you're going to do a lot of cooking, bring some cookware because the knives are dull and there aren't many pots or pans to accomodate big meals. I was expecting a cozy updated home, but this didn't meet my expectations. Others seem to enjoy it, but this was my experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Christina L.

Needs some updates

The view undescribably beautiful and the plenty to do, but the place needs some serious updates starting with the couches, mattresses, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Becca L.

Lovely, but a bit too much "bring your own"

This place is lovely, the location, the architecture of the cabin, the lake, the quiet. People in New Hampshire are so friendly! Our dog had so much fun on the frozen lake and we went on a great hike up Mount Major. However, for the price, there is a bit too much "bring your own" involved in this rental. It is enough packing everything you need to pack to live in a cabin for a few days, food (and dog) included, AND to add linens to this? So, you get there to your nice expensive getaway and have to make the bed. And strip the bed a few nights later when you leave and get home and have to wash a load of sheets and towels. It's a little ridiculous given the price per night and the fact that they have a perfectly functional washer and dryer in the cabin. Also, we arrived after a long drive very excited about making a fire in the gorgeous fireplace only to find that firewood is not provided. So, make sure you bring your own firewood on top of everything else. Good luck fitting that in the car. We weren't there during the summer and would consider coming back for a longer stay, but it looks like it's bring your own kayaks and canoes as well. There's only so much moving in and out I can do before it starts looking less like a vacation and more like work.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful Lake House

Overall had a great stay at this property. The house is a decent size for 6-8 people, with plenty of beds and lounging areas. The kitchen was well equipped with pots, pans, and plates, but I would highly suggest bringing your own napkins and utensils since there might not be enough for everyone. The hot tub in the master bedroom was very nice and easy to use. The closest grocery store is about 15 minutes away so I would plan accordingly with food and other household supplies needed. I would definitely come back and stay at this property.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

Perfect peaceful retreat

I rented this house for a family weekend retreat for my sister, brother in law,my fiance and I. The house was very accomodating for our needs. The lake was beautiful and serene. I would recommend if you want a peaceful getaway. I will definitely stay here again. Cheryl
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

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