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Lake Sunapee, Cozy, Lakefront - Affordable - 4 Season - Cottage

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Peaceful waterfront access and views - relax and enjoy the wonders of the lake!
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Acorn Retreat welcomes you!
From the deck, enjoy lakeside refeshments

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Sunapee
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Newbury, NH
  • Place, Lake Sunapee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Newbury
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Sunapee State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake Sunapee, Cozy, Lakefront - Affordable - 4 Season - Cottage

The Perfect Four Season retreat for you and your family, friends gathering, local to Mount Sunapee events. The locale is perfect for vendors or participants. Stay at our cozy, rustic cottage, with lake frontage and a large wrap around deck to enjoy the views. The cottage has a sloping lot reaching to the lakefront, with (2) Sit on Top Kayaks, swimming, fire pit, grill & picnic table for enjoying the days.

In the Winter there is plenty to do! Ice Fishing, Ice Boating, local Snowmobiling Trails, and snowshoeing are enjoyed during the colder temperatures.

The house is a four-season cabin, waiting for you to enjoy!. The living room slider doors over look the lake & the kitchen picture window provides views of sunset from the table.

Acorn Retreat is local to many activities, including: Mount Sunapee, The Fells, Newbury Harbor. Amazing Sunset Every Evening! Enjoy the the lake, swimming and fishing; the canopy of oak trees, the night skies(weather dependent ) and more!

Please review our photos to catch a glimpse of the interior and exterior of the cottage. It is a cozy, rustic place to enjoy. Lake Sunapee is notorious for it's rocky, sloping shore, access into the lake is via steps with a handrail.

Location: 70 Route 103A

No Smoking Retreat / No Pets

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
NO PETS please
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 944942
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Newbury

Located in Newbury, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Sunapee Harbor and Lake Sunapee Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pillsbury State Park and Mount Sunapee State Park. Bayberry Barn Christmas Shop and Sawyer Fine Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Newbury, NH

What's nearby

  • Lake Sunapee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Newbury - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mount Sunapee State Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dartmouth College - 39 min drive - 63.8 km
  • Newfound Lake - 51 min drive - 66.6 km

Getting around

  • Claremont Station - 37 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's Bar & Grille - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ziggy’s Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goosefeathers Pub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Sunapee, Cozy, Lakefront - Affordable - 4 Season - Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Sunapee, Cozy, Lakefront - Affordable - 4 Season - Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Sunapee, Cozy, Lakefront - Affordable - 4 Season - Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Sunapee, Cozy, Lakefront - Affordable - 4 Season - Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Sunapee, Cozy, Lakefront - Affordable - 4 Season - Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Sunapee, Pillsbury State Park and Mount Sunapee State Park. John Hay National Wildlife Refuge and The Fells are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time at the cabin. Perfect for our family of four! Peaceful and quiet and the best lake to swim in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Louis G.

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

Great Stay!

Loved our week! Great weather. Location was nice. Hosts were nice & respectful. We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a nice peaceful relaxing stay at the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Sunapee Cottage

The cottage is clean and and maintained well. The location in Newbury Harbor is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee D.

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

Dudley

Great place and very nice hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Great stay at Sunapee Lake!

We had a great time paddling and swimming during a hot week in NH. Cabin was comfortable and had everything we needed. The location allowed us to explore a variety of places in NH and even a quick trip to Vermont.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Cozy Cottage

A fun place to relax! Been here several times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were super-friendly. Everything about the cabin is as described in the listing. The location is perfect with easy access to the lake. Somehow we didn't get the notice about needing to bring our own linens, but the hosts provided them for us and saved the day. We strongly recommend this as an affordable but satisfying opportunity for enjoying Lake Sunapee!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Lake retreat

We had a wonderful stay at the Acorn Retreat. Enjoyed swimming and the use of available kayaks on site. So great to be on the waterfront of beautiful Lake Sunapee.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect location was the best. Kitchen was well stocked. Stove was tiny &Refrigerator was small and opened the wrong way. All in all we had an awesome week. Wished they had a table on the deck to look at the water during meals. We brought our own card table and eat every meal outside.
Nice sunset
Wine in afternoon
Coffee in the morning
Dinner with a view
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We have updated the refrigerator doo4 opening and we will be upgrading the stove. It was wonderful you enjoyed the house and lake so much!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful and the views are magnificent. The owners next door are helpful and prompt. The beds are horrible. It is was like sleeping on a box spring and we left 3 nights early due the beds
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage on Lake Sunapee! Host was very accurate in description of steep stairs and of hill down to waterfront. These presented no problem to us. We enjoyed using the 2 kayaks for early morning adventures with our teenage sons. Cottage was very clean with a generous size bathroom for the size of the cottage. Surprisingly quiet at night; very easy sleeping on comfortable firm mattresses. Would recommend this lakeside cottage to friends and family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Lee P.

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

A lovely nest.

My husband and I really enjoyed the lake views from everywhere, lakefront, deck, living room and kitchen; peaceful but also enjoyed watching the boats, feeding the ducks, listening to the loons and going for a daily kayak trip along the shoreline. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Acorn Retreat 7/15-7/22

We both enjoyed our week at Acorn Retreat. We liked the location, a short distance from great restaurants in New London and then very close to great ice cream at Bubba's! The Sunapee Lake tour is advised to learn more about the area and the neat characteristics of the region. We traveled to Polar Caves and Boston as part of our week at Acorn Retreat. It's convenient and was just the right size for this vacation this year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary S.

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

was a good stay weather was great

very nice cottage for the two of us. we were not pleased with the dirty windows and screens though. The rest was all good. we are retired and no problems with landscape
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Sweet Cottage!

We have been coming here here for several summers. Just a wonderful little cottage. The lake is right in the backyard! Loons call out every night. I always enjoy my coffee on the deck overlooking the water. The owners live nearby but are very respectful of your privacy. We plan on coming again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Sunapee

Overall the experience was good, the access to the water was great, the cottage was quaint, cute and the deck was great for meals, reading and just relaxing. The full bed is very small and not comfortable, the property is not private as listed as the neighbors who own property next to the cottage came and went as they pleased to use the dock and boat that the cottage does not have access to, also there was driveway work scheduled for the week we were there which should have been done when there are not renters at the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
We are sorry that you were not 100% satisfied with your stay at Acorn Retreat. It is our desire that all of our guests have an enjoyable vacation and regret that you did not bring your concerns to our attention while you were here. July 4th weekend this year was the busiest we have ever seen; fortunately the rest of the week returned to the peace and quiet which makes Lake Sunapee so special.
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A Beautiful Lake Vacation in a very simple house

We loved the views, the lake, swimming, kayaking and hiking and walking trails nearby. The house is VERY small, there are very steep narrow stairs to the bedrooms, which are tiny with slanted roofs that make it hard to walk around. The kitchen is well-equipped, but there is no light over the table. The living room furniture is not that comfortable and it is dark. The outdoor furniture is not that comfortable either. So even though it is a well equipped house, it is a little more like staying in a cabin. Still, the hosts were nice and accommodating and the the setting and beach and boats were delightful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan K.

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

First guest of the 2025 season

We had a great stay. When we arrived it was 90 plus degrees. Property manager had fans running in all the rooms for us. We had a slight issue with the back burner of the stove was not working, and one of the knobs was broken. The smoke detector in the living room went off during our stay. Property manager was quick to try to fix it, but it still went off. The property was clean and true to the description. The waterfront was amazing with the views, clean clear water, and a nice sandy beach. The downfall was not have a dock or a float to swim out too. We were there mainly to fish Lake Sunapee. There is plenty of smallmouth bass. If you are in search of largemouth bass, we did not have any luck. Overall this property is an amazing place to stay. I highly recommended taking a tour on Lake Sunapee. We did the dinner cruise at the beginning of the week and definitely worth it. Steven Tyler from Aerosmith has a beautiful home on the lake. Enjoy your stay we will definitely be back.
Sunset in the Bay
The perfect view of Mnt Sunapee
Glass of wine with cheese and crackers
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice, but some concerns

Harriet, the owner, greeted us warmly upon arrival. The cabin is cozy and clean, many would call it "quaint" and others might say it's "rustic." I feel there needs to be a bit more disclosure of certain on-site conditions that aren't revealed in the listing. While there is "waterfront," it is a very narrow swath of land squeezed in between two docks which are "off-limits." The lake bottom is sandy but the frontage is rocky. Fortunately, there are stairs to help navigate your way into the water from the land. While the impression from the photos is that the cabin is situated by the water, there is about a 50-yard sloping path down to the water. There is also a pedestrian easement that cuts across that slope, so there's lots of foot traffic between the cabin and the water by busy and boisterous (and friendly!) neighbors. All these are manageable constraints, but it would have been good to know in advance. More important is the issue of accessibility. Anyone with ANY mobility issues would be severely challenged by the stairs to the second floor bedrooms. They are tricky if not treacherous. particularly if you need to navigate them at night to access the one (downstairs) bathroom in the cabin. Between those stairs and the slope between the cabin and the lake, older folks and those with any mobility issues/limitations would do well to find other accommodations. On the bright side, I caught a chunky smallmouth bass right off the shore!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charlie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
It is always difficult to define "lakeside" properties. We were willing to pay a premium for lake front rental, however this property had a slope to the water's edge without a flat area for two beach chairs. There was an owner's metal bench, but it was uncomfortable. The interior of the property was fine, but there was a legitimate lack of lighting (bulb wattage). The hosts addressed the TV system not working, although we watched it only one night out of our stay. The queen bed was not large enough for us. We slept in separate bedrooms, and the small bedroom with twin beds was OK, but the mattress springs stuck in my ribs. I hate to give bad reviews, but in this instance, I would recommend the property for one couple of small stature. I am 6' and my wife is 5' 10". The hosts were gracious, the weather was spotty and our desire to dock our fishing kayaks to the dock could not be fulfilled.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2026
We are sorry that our guests last week were not 100% happy with their stay at Acorn Retreat. We make every effort to ensure that our guests have a good stay. Most of the issues mentioned seem to be a misunderstanding of what we offer as described on VRBO: 1: Our property, like most waterfronts on Lake Sunapee, has a gentle slope to the water. In spite of this, previous guests have used beach chairs by the water without difficulty. 2: As described in the VRBO listing, there are 2 upstairs bedrooms, one with a regular double bed and the other with 2 standard twin beds. There is no queen bed. 3: The issue with the TV was brought to our attention Saturday evening and was fixed by Monday morning. 4: No dock is mentioned in the VRBO listing and indeed, the property does not have a dock. The neighboring properties' docks are not for the use of our guests. 5: We provide 2 kayaks for our guests. Getting them in and out of the lake has not been a problem for prior guests. 6: Although not an issue that we are aware of for previous guests, we appreciate the suggestion for better indoor lighting and will be looking into this.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward L.

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

Great views. Enjoyed use of property owner kayaks.

Wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

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

We love Acorn Retreat!

This cottage is exactly as advertised. Very we equipped and couldn’t ask for more. The lake is right there with wonderful access. A float or a noodle is all you need for a great day!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

meaghan s.

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

Cozy

We had a great week with 3 kids! We were right on the water which had a sandy shallow area the kids could play in without being over their heads… two kayaks to use and a neighbor brought us floats to use!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

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

Heat Wave Heaven

Perfect escape from the city. Well equipped, attentive when an issue arose, pleasant neighbors, kayaks, hiking, and the lake, what’s not to love! It was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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