Cozy, lodge-style cottage in wooded, quiet lakeside neighborhood

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 681 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Bristol, NH

Newfound Lake7 min walk
Wellington State Park7 min drive
Plymouth State University25 min drive
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Loft

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sun Porch

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Wildwood Cottage in Bristol, New Hampshire is part of the small 1950s Forest Acres vacation community tucked away on a wooded hillside in Bristol, New Hampshire. It has been our family’s vacation home for more than 20 years. The road is steep, but the rates are quite affordable. The crystal clear water of Newfound Lake is just a short, if steep!) walk to the bottom of the hill, and the wondrously tall conifer trees are all around.

Though the outside of the cottage is deceptively small, the inside is quite spacious, with plenty of light, natural pine woodwork, an open cathedral ceiling and loft area, a fireplace, screened sun room, and the obligatory deer head. If you're looking for "lodgey," you've found the right place!

The cottage sleeps 6 comfortably. There is private bedroom with a queen bed, a loft bedroom with 2 twin beds, and a double futon on the sun room. You will need to supply your own sheets & towels. Blankets and pillows are provided.

The kitchen is equipped with a a small gas stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven and the usual cooking utensils. Being small and low tech there is no dishwasher. Speaking of technology, there is a flat screen TV with DVD player and a similar "old fashiony" Game Cube with games, a stereo, ipod/phone charging station. Wifi is available for subscription TV services, Netflicks and HBO. Cell phone service seems to be quite good in our location, we can't say so much for in town.

Outside there is a front deck with gas grill, outside tables & chairs and umbrellas to keep off the afternoon sun. There is a sand box in the yard if you have little tykes with you. We have a fire ring in the backyard and wood is provided. There is an enclosed outdoor shower for rinsing after the beach if you like the back to nature feeling.

The cottage is not on the beach, but it is right between the two Bristol Town beach areas, and about 7 minutes from Wellington State park - we'll provide the beach chairs and floaty noodles! We have found being off the main road and the busy lake front has means more peace and quiet, and a safer place for kids.

Property manager

Laura Tedeschi

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renters must provide their own linens - bed sheets

Renters are responsible for cleaning and leaving t

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bristol

Located in Bristol, this cottage is on a lake. Welton Falls and New Hampshire Audubon are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paradise Point Nature Center and Ashland Railroad Station Museum. Rhino Bike Works and Annalee Outlet are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bristol, NH

What's nearby

Newfound Lake - 7 min walk
Wellington State Park - 7 min drive
Profile Falls - 10 min drive
Ragged Mountain Ski Resort - 23 min drive
Plymouth State University - 25 min drive

Getting around

Tilton Station - 28 min drive
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

Kathleen's Cottage - 5 min drive
Dunkin' - 16 min drive
The Big Catch - 15 min walk
Dunkin' - 8 min drive
LinCross Roast Beef and More - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, lodge-style cottage in wooded, quiet lakeside neighborhood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, lodge-style cottage in wooded, quiet lakeside neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, lodge-style cottage in wooded, quiet lakeside neighborhood?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cozy, lodge-style cottage in wooded, quiet lakeside neighborhood located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Newfound Lake and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Wellington State Park. Profile Falls and Welton Falls are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

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10/10

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9.8/10

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9.8/10

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10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Jean A.

26 Sept 2017

Private,quiet cottage in the woods. Not far to town and groceries. Love this area!

Cozy and cool summer and fall. Space heaters or fireplace make it very comfortable. Please note no linens. It worked out but didn't read the fine print.

10/10 Excellent

David Wesley G.

30 Oct 2023

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

Very special place

Thank you for sharing that space with us. That place is definitely recorded in one of our best memories. That place is awesome, cozy and beutiful. Everything perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

16 Oct 2023

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

Perfect Place

Loved everything about this cabin. Location, amenities and ambiance were top notch. Will stay here again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard d.

7 Oct 2023

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

Enjoyed our stay at the cottage

No surprises when we got there, the place is as advertised. The bed was comfortable, plenty of room in the house. Good wifi. well stocked kitchen so we were able to cook our own meals. Very pleasant neighbor hood and nice back yard. The lake was beautiful but we didn't spend much time there as we were on this trip to enjoy the fall colors. Unfortunately this area had not reached much color yet, but was only a short drive north to find beautiful places in the White Mountains and even farther north. Nice drives, and a great place to return to in the evenings. Would love to return someday and maybe try fishing in that lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

21 Sept 2023

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

New England trip

Best thing we have ever done. This was reasonably close to everything we wanted to do plus. It was comfortable and clean and cozy.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laura Tedeschi

Owners Paul and Laura Tedeschi live in Brooklyn, CT
We met as art students at UMASS at Dartmouth. We somehow ended up fixing up 3 older homes, before buying Wildwood Cottage.

We have 2 children a son and daughter, who spent many happy weekends and vacations at the cottage. Laura was scout leader (cub and girl) and has had her troops stay at the cottage.

Why they chose this property

We chose this area for a vacation home because Paul's parent's had been living in the White Mountains area and on return trips from visiting, we often would drive down Route 3 just to look at Newfound Lake and say, "Wouldn't it be great to have a little get-away spot here - it's so beautiful and peaceful - imagine going for a hike near the lake then coming home to a nice cozy fireplace?"

Paul's parent eventually moved to Bristol and his mom convinced us we should look for a place there. After looking at many run-down , low ceiling-ed, crowded cottage colony places, which was all we could afford on the lake, Paul's Mom called us to say she had our cottage, it wasn't on the lake "but just wait until you see it!"

We loved it the minute we walked in. The house had a sweet woody smell, the living room with the necessary cozy fireplace was perfect, and the house had never been finished so we could fix it up they way wanted. We could picture kids up in the loft bedroom. There was little noise from the busy shore road and lake. But we could see the lake through the trees, and we could walk down to Cummings Town beach.

The area has a great old-fashioned 50's-60' vacation feel, no over-development or huge motor boats on the lake. Shackett's grocery right up the street. Plus a nice little downtown area with antique shops and some great breakfast places and pubs. And all close to some nice natural areas we like to visit like Sculptured Rocks, Hebron Marsh, Quincy Bog and Wellington State Park. We were hooked!
Now it's your turn to love Wildwood Cottage and Newfound Lake!

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