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Charming Retreat, perfect family getaway, in tree farm with 100 & 80ac ponds

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A sandy beach with a wooden picnic table and benches, a calm lake with reflections, and a forested background.
A window with a view of a forested area and a small building.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a bowl of oranges on a wooden table.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel stove, and a hanging pendant light.
A house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a garden with various plants and a small pond.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers access to mountain biking, tubing, and swimming activities. The patio provides an outdoor area for relaxation, while nearby options include golf and skiing. The property is pet-friendly and located near Northwood Lake Beach and Harvey Lake.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Onsite parking available
  • Toys

Explore the area

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Northwood, NH
  • Place, Long Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Winnipesaukee
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern New Hampshire University Arena
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming Retreat, perfect family getaway, in tree farm with 100 & 80ac ponds

Welcome to The Retreat @ Long Pond. Sit back and relax with the whole family at this peaceful home. Access the pristine waters of the deep, spring fed 100ac. Long Pond across the street. Explore Little Bow Pond out back. With plenty to do, nobody will be left unsatisfied. Some activities are hiking, mountain biking, fishing, private community beach swimming. Bring your paddle board, kayak or canoe to launch across the street. Come and enjoy your stay.

The Post and Beam construction creates an open floor plan with walls of windows to frame the beauty of nature around you. The main floor has an open kitchen with granite tops and island, dining area, living room, small built-in desk, washer/dryer and bathroom. The wrap around deck gives you a sunny place to experience the warmth and sounds of nature first hand.

The central staircase leads upstairs to a master bedroom and second bedroom with shared full shower room.

On the ground floor walk out level is a guest bedroom with closet, utility room and full bath.

This home uses the technologies of geothermal systems to take advantage of the earths natural resources to consistently and efficiently heat and cool the home.

Walk 2 min to the private non motorized boat launch. Walk 6 min (10 with a toddler) to the private community beach.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put all trash in the can outside
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Flush ONLY toilet paper. House trained Dogs ONLY on main floor. Pet stained carpet or flooring will be addl charge.
Absolutely NO oil or grease down sinks or toilet EVER. This includes car oil
No smoking or vaping of any kind anywhere on the property. Even outside, NONE

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3785378vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Northwood

Northwood is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Northwood Meadows State Park and McNeil Woods, while Scenic Theatre and Strafford Historic Society are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Northwood, NH

What's nearby

  • Long Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of New Hampshire - 30 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 36 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Southern New Hampshire University Arena - 46 min drive - 57.3 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 49 min drive - 65.6 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 31 min drive
  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Jefferson - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cooper Hill Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Diner - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Retreat, perfect family getaway, in tree farm with 100 & 80ac ponds pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming Retreat, perfect family getaway, in tree farm with 100 & 80ac ponds?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Retreat, perfect family getaway, in tree farm with 100 & 80ac ponds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Retreat, perfect family getaway, in tree farm with 100 & 80ac ponds?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Retreat, perfect family getaway, in tree farm with 100 & 80ac ponds located?

Situated in Northwood, this holiday home is steps from Long Pond and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Northwood Lake Beach. Harvey Lake and James Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Very clean and comfortable and quiet wooded setting. Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great job

It was incredible cleaned and beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Hampshire Getaway

Beautiful, well maintained property that provided a lovely location for our family get together. Secluded enough to give nice privacy, the home was easy driving to Concord and the lakes region. The host was very friendly and great to work with.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Linda and her family are the perfect guests, especially as closing of the season guests. The house was immaculate and made our transition back in much easier. Thank you, Linda. You are welcome any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful open living space for family gatherings. Host is easy to reach with great communication. Quiet area that was very relaxing. We delighted in watching the birds visiting the bird feeder just outside the kitchen window.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thank you for staying. You’re a great guest and we’re especially grateful you make it easy for us, being our last guest of the season. Thank you for staying for the 2nd time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shawna

Beautiful home in a beautiful setting. Owner is very responsive to questions. Highly recommend this rental home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Northwoods NH

This house was on a beautiful property. Loved all the greenery. The house was super clean and comfortable. My husband and I, aling with 3 grown boys enjoyed our stay. It was close to family in Concord, Portsmouth, and many restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Come for the Privacy - Stay for the Birds!

The property is beautiful inside and out and includes all the basics you might need except food and a toothbrush. It's close to services but far enough away to feel secluded. If you download the Merlin Bird ID app, you can sit on the deck, watch the birds, and have the app identify them by their call. This house can sleep 6 adults and is definitely the best Vrbo around!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Michael

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Why they chose this property

The location is beautiful within a 1200 ac managed tree farm and between 2 ponds. It’s also central between Concord and the sea coast.
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