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Rustic Cottage On Lake Winnisquam

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front porch looking south east
screened porch looking north
in center of screened porch looking east on lawn, picnic table and lake.
porch looking NNW
in living rm , bedroom doors to left, kitchen directly ahead, porch thru rt door

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 558.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Meredith, NH
  • Funspot Family Fun Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Winnipesaukee Pier
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Weirs Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Cottage On Lake Winnisquam

Our grandparents built this cottage in the 1940's. It is an adorable camp set back from the road with parking for several cars. Plenty of trees keeping it cool. Right on the water-sit on dock and watch the sun come up. Listen to the loons. Sit in the screened porch and watch the boats -some with motors and others not. Firepit out front to make s'mores before bed.
Go up a handful of steps onto the covered entrance porch , then step into the galley style kitchen. There is a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, gas stove/oven and fridge. Then step into the living room where there is a couch, fireplace, tv( no reception), board games, dvd player and comfy chair. Going straight thru leads to the bathroom with shower. Turn back into the living room there are 2 doors to your left. The first bedroom has bunk beds and a twin along with a dresser, lamp and window. The next bedroom has a double bed, dresser lamp and 2 windows. it looks onto the entrance porch and out to parking area. Going back into living room and straight across to the full length screened in porch. Round table with 5 porch chairs or metal glider to sit. Go down the steps onto the lawn, picnic table, firepit, dock and water. There is a clothesline and horseshoe pit off to the side. The water is sandy-silt bottom and gradually deepens. The beach area has a sandy beach beside the sloped granite bedrock to the dock, which is out from early June to Labor Day.

Property manager

Robin Simons

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
Pets need prior approval, double security/cleaning fees. Prefer no pets- bald Eagle(s) close by! No fishing off dock-swimming area. Sandy & sunny.
Fire only in firepit. 2 nights or more required off peak. During July/Aug 7 nights required, Saturday to Saturday for safety 4 pm arrival 9am depart
Bring your all your bedding/ linens, towels and bottled water for drinking and cooking. Due to covid-19 there will be no bedspreads/blankets. thank u

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

About the area

Meredith

Located in Meredith, this cottage is on a lake. Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook and Winnipesaukee Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Meredith Historical Society and Archie Andrews Statue. Annalee Outlet and Funspot Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Meredith, NH

What's nearby

  • Lake Winnisquam - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Funspot Family Fun Center - 21 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Winnipesaukee Pier - 23 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Weirs Beach - 23 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Paugus Bay - 26 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 21 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪D.A. Long Tavern at Funspot - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪405 Pub & Grill - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Cottage On Lake Winnisquam pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Cottage On Lake Winnisquam?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Cottage On Lake Winnisquam?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Cottage On Lake Winnisquam located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Lake Winnisquam and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wickwas Lake and Pemigewasset Lake. Lake Waukewan and Annalee Outlet are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

Summer vacation 2024

This location never disappoints! It's our favorite place to spend time with family. Eagles, Loons, clean lake water, sunrises, sunsets, the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert C.

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

Rustic with great view

If you're looking for something rustic, a step up from camping this is it. The solitude and view are why I chose this property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Don R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Rustic is an understatement

We arrived to lights on and the door unlocked; no key to be found. Later found key hanging in living room. Dark, cool rainy weekend that required use of fireplace. No working smoke alarms. Bathroom was indeed rustic, with old, used soap in the soap dish, Wall behind toilet black with mold? not sure. Revisiting listing, closer inspection showed the electrical system showing on the walls. Renter beware, this is for the person who enjoys roughing it. In the summer, it is probably a lot easier to ignore the inside of the cottage. In the Fall, not so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Perfect Getaway!

Clean, waterfront, great views and sounds of the loons made this a perfect place and loved the living room fireplace and outdoor fire pit!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

Summer 2023

I think this is our 6th time booking this property. It's perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

David A.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Went from good to terrible

We rented this cabin last fall and we loved it that's why we rebooked this year and the cabin was filthy there was no utensils and the ones that they did have or weren't even functionable such as the skillet that was all beat up and scratched no plates dirty dishes when we got there it was cold and we realized there was no heat so we did bring a heating blanket which was fine but that next morning we didn't have any water from the lake and we called the owner and it took her several hours to get back to us it finally did fill up and then the next morning we woke up at 7:00 a.m. no water called the owner she didn't get back to us we called her several times before noon and still didn't have any water so we couldn't take a shower the toilet was filled with waste so we had to leave and go get a hotel room because the place was unacceptable to live the owner never called us so we finally got a hold of her around noon and she said she couldn't get anybody there till at night anyway so at that point we were already getting a hotel room and she was going to refund our money for the one night it's been 3 weeks we've been emailing and calling her and she's been avoiding us and we never received a check I think this is very unprofessional of her knowing our situation that the cabin was unacceptable to live that she could have refunded us the last night because we had to go pay for a hotel room would never go back to this place again or recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel D.

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

Wonderful View

Wonderful View! My wife and I enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Ed L., Swanzey, NH

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

BRRRR

The only heat source is a fireplace. Not a woodstove, and no mention in the listing of whether there was even wood. We came prepared with hardwood, but most of the heat still went up the chimney. Really, a woodstove is really needed here. Owner said "just close off the second bedroom and bathroom, and that someone had stayed there until Thanksgiving one year. Hmm. Maybe with a few space heaters. The weekend was the first real cold of the fall, with a high on Friday of on 50 and 40 mph winds blowing right off the water. Saturday not a lot better. We checked in to find the coffee maker had not been cleaned and was disgusting and moldy. The toilet works poorly - filling slowly and draining like it was half-clogged. It's a truly beautiful spot on the lake, but needs some TLC even for family use, much less rental. I DO like rustic camps, but again, this one needs some basic upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

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

This place is amazingly peaceful, off the bitten path. The views and the lake are gorgeous!

The cottage has all the basics. Clean, comfortable! Quiet and solitude are abundant! The fireplace is lovely! Bring plenty of firewood as it gets chilly! On our come back to list!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

2022 Glimpse of Heaven

This is the most peaceful, beautiful spot for a week to unwind, enjoy nature, rest, have fun, enjoy each other's company...we've stayed a few years at this cabin and will continue to book as long as it's available and we are healthy! Eagles, Kayaks, fires, clean lake. The only regret is not booking for 2 weeks!! We're always so sad to leave this spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Quintessential summer camp on the lake

This was a perfect camp for us to celebrate my daughter’s birthday with a friends. Easy boat access even with the dock pulled for the winter. Wonderful location with loons calling from the lake. Enjoyed the fireplace on a chilly evening and morning and cooked over the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

margery m.

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

Nostalgic getaway

We are so glad to have found this little gem! It is exactly as listed, very rustic, “old school “ NH lake cabin. My husband and I both grew up spending summer vacations on the NH lakes and it was very nostalgic for us. We love being outdoors, camping, and just enjoying the sounds and sights of nature, and this was the perfect spot to do all of that. To be perfectly honest, I called it “a step above camping” and I mean that in a very respectful way, because I believe that is what this property was originally meant to be. The cabin is cozy and has all the equipment you need for cooking, but don’t expect a stocked spice cabinet or condiments left behind in these pandemic times (thank you!!). Hot water is adequate, and there was toilet paper, dish detergent, and other cleaning supplies available. The queen bed was soft which I prefer. The beds in the bunk room seemed firmer, but we didn’t use those. Our favorite was enjoying the campfire overlooking the lake at night, and star gazing. We heard a few loon calls but they didn’t seem too active during our time there. LOVED the screened porch! We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald G.

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

Amazing Stay

If you are looking for a place to rest and relax then this is the place to stay. It was very clean and the views of the lake are amazing, whether it was from the dock or the beautiful screened in porch. We never wanted to leave the property. We are looking forward to a return trip in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kendra C.

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

Beautiful!

My best friend and I were looking to get away for the weekend at a "cabin in the woods" and this was a great find!! It was pretty chilly (Oct 2-4) but the fireplace helped. Beautiful views of the lake and not far from "downtown". We definitely want to come back in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Lovely getaway!

Great quiet getaway. This is a rustic property, however, very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

nora c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

great views

the stay was great We never left property everything we were looking for was right very rustic but didn't mind
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Love the location

This was a great property to rent, quiet on the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Perfect setting for tranquility

Although rustic and a bit cold, the fireplace served us well and the magnificent view of the lake made up for it. We enjoyed a time of peace, restoration and refreshment. Next time a few weeks earlier might be better. The location is close to perfection. Thank you for sharing this slice of heaven !!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

David S.

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

Picturesque view, bare bones cabin

I thought the location was terrific. The house is steps from the lake. I thought there were a few simple things that could have been provided to make the experience better (e.g., soap, shampoo, bath mat,). Sleeping at night was cold and a couple space heaters this time of year would have been great. Overall robin was very communicative, and notwithstanding the small potential improvements noted above I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

A bit of heaven on earth!

Beautiful lake, cozy cabin, sandy beach, gorgeous views. Perfect!! Checkin checkout simple and easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jennifa D.

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

Amazing vacation

We fully enjoyed our week at this quaint, rustic cabin. The sandy walk in was perfect for swimming & the dock is nice & wide for sunbathing. We enjoyed the big screened in porch for every meal! We would definitely itely come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Blaine S.

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

Pleasent stay

Nobody should rent this property.just leave it for me to have all to myself!lol
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Relaxation!

The cabin is rustic, but if you read the summary, you know that. The views from the deck are stellar! I will miss sitting on the deck with coffee, and then again at night for cocktails. It was nice to unplug from my phone, and social media for the week and simply read a good book. The check in was super smooth, and we were able to find out way around no problem. The swimming area is perfect, nice sandy area to walk out into the water. Cant wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gene T.

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

Awesome location

This cottage has one of the best spots on the lake. The breeze comes off the water right into the screened in porch. The porch itself is one of the best features. I miss sitting out in the morning with my coffee looking out at the lake and watching the sunset at night without the bugs bothering you. It has a nice little beach to access the water and a dock for your boat or just to sit and enjoy the sun. The fire pit was another nice feature and we enjoyed sitting by the fire at night. The peacefulness, tranquility and old fashion feel of the place was a welcoming and very relaxing change form our busy lifestyles. We are looking forward to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

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

Paradise on Winnisquam

The cottage is advertised as rustic and that is accurate. That is the beauty of the experience. The first morning I watch a bald eagle fly into a tree on the property an sit for over an hour. The Loons never stopped signing there tunes. He cottage has a screened porch that is so relaxing. Always a nice breeze and few bugs. The Dock was great because we brought our boat. The beach next to the dock is very nice. Gravel bottom to wad out to cool off in the heat. A perfect environment to relax and recharge your personal batteries. A great vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Robin Simons

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My Grandfather used to hunt all this area in the 1920 when there was only one camp in the area. In the 30's this property came available and he bought it. When our Dad was a toddler there are pictures of him playing with the building material as his brother and parents built the camp. Decades later, us kids enjoyed a break from the family dairy farm in Sanbornton to come for a swim before going back to chores. Now as adults, we own this cottage with fond memories. Making more memories as we bring our kids to the family camp.

Why they chose this property

Family heritage-this place is so wonderful and peaceful. It is rustic. There is a bathroom added on. It is lake water so drinkable water needs to be brought in. The firepit out front-cook hotdogs then roast marshmallow for desert-kids running in and out of the water-just perfect. Walking or bike along Black Brook Road pleasant and beautiful.

What makes this property unique

On the water, sort of at the end of Lake Winnisquam. No tv reception but dvd player if really necessary. Bring your kayak or rent one from Winnisquam Marina or Piche's in Belmont, NH and enjoy the water. Enjoy a sunrise on the water. Listen to the loons! Watch the eagles. A quiet location but you are not far from Weirs Beach, FunSpot, Meredith, Laconia, or Tilton Outlet shops. Then back to the peaceful beauty at the camp.

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