Engulf yourself in the sweet sounds of the lake at this Alton home! Bordering Lake Winnipesaukee, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental features panoramic lake views, sandy-bottom swimming, and a 30-foot dock - all of which is sure to make for a memorable getaway. Enjoy an early morning coffee in the sunroom before venturing on a nearby scenic hike. Come evening, head out on your boat for a sunset cruise around the lake, and later, gather in the living room and plan the next day's adventures!
-- THE PROPERTY --
NH Room and Meals Tax License #102801 | 30-Foot Boat Dock | Interior + Exterior Lake Views | Furnished Patio w/ Outdoor Bar | 4 Mi to Mt Major Trail
Well-designed and decorated to deliver comfort, this sunny waterfront escape is the perfect place to gather with loved ones and enjoy a slower pace of lakeside living.
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3 w/ Loft: Twin Bunk Bed, Twin Bed, Twin Bed (w/ Ladder Access)
LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE (on-site): Paddleboarding, kayaking, boating, wakeboarding, swimming, fishing, sailing, Weirs Beach (8.3 miles) GET OUTSIDE: Mount Major Trail (4.3 miles), Belknap Mountain State Forest (10.8 miles), Ahern State Park (11.3 miles), Franconia Notch State Park (61.8 miles), Crawford Notch State Park (82.2 miles) MARINAS: West Alton Marina (2.1 miles), Silver Sands Marina (5.2 miles), Parker Marine (8.5 miles), Robert's Cove Basin Marina (13.7 miles) THINGS TO SEE + DO: Mt. Washington Cruises (8.5 miles), Winnipesaukee Pier (8.6 miles), Funspot (9.6 miles), Monkey Trunks Weirs Beach (14.3 miles), The Meredith Sculpture Walk (18.0 miles), Wright Museum of World War II (19.0 miles) SKI THE EAST: Gunstock Mountain Resort (4.5 miles), Wolfeboro Abenaki Ski Area (21.4 miles), Castle in the Clouds (27.8 miles), Ragged Mountain Resort (35.6 miles) AIRPORT: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (61.8 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No fireworks permitted on-site - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Stairs are required to access the water & bedroom 1 and it may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: 1 twin bed in bedroom 3 requires a ladder to access and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: A maximum of 3 vehicles can be parked at the property
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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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Alton Bay
Located in Alton Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook and Winnipesaukee Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Meredith Historical Society. Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Kellerhaus are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Tilton Station - 28 min drive
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Wendy's - 11 min drive
Barrel Bar & Grille - 12 min drive
Dunkin' - 9 min drive
Wolfetrap Grill And Rawbar - 30 min drive
El Tequila - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Winnipesaukee Lakefront Home with Dock & Views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Winnipesaukee Lakefront Home with Dock & Views!?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Winnipesaukee Lakefront Home with Dock & Views! on 1 Jan 2027 start from AU$635, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Winnipesaukee Lakefront Home with Dock & Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Winnipesaukee Lakefront Home with Dock & Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Winnipesaukee Lakefront Home with Dock & Views!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Winnipesaukee Lakefront Home with Dock & Views! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Sleepers Island and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Ellacoya State Park. Lake Winnipesaukee and Gunstock Mountain Resort are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful home! The house is stunning and so well-appointed; the owners have thought of everything guests might need. Just an outstanding experience!
This property was absolutely perfect for our family. It was modern, comfortable, functional, and adorable inside and out. We stayed only a few days and wish we could have stayed longer. We had a few questions about the property before arriving and the property manager, Tammy was very responsive and super kind. It was truly a wonderful stay.
This Lakeside cottage is beautiful, clean and wonderfully put together. We enjoyed our stay so much. Such beautiful views we would love to come back when the lake is not frozen and experience the summer here too highly recommend exactly as described and very easy to get in and out of.
We enjoyed our 2 days stay a lot. House was at the perfect location and well equipped for all our needs.
Kinsuk C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter
6 Sept 2025
Beautiful location
This location on the water is fantastic. Do not expect the house itself to be luxurious, but if a "cabin-like" feel is good for you (it was for us) then this will serve you well. As listing mentions, there is a ladder to third bedroom loft, but also the stairs down to the master bedroom are little steep and tight, so be aware of that; privacy is fine but know that one can hear all footsteps from above from the master bedroom. Comfortable furnishings and extras. View can't be beat, a little beach area (expect a little climbing), and a functional dock. We will return if available!
Fantastic time at this house. The hosts had everything we needed there and it's was so comfortable to hang out insideand outside while being near anything we wanted in town or on the lake. Would definitely stay here again.
Eric H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jackeline
6 July 2023
AMAZING!
My family and I enjoyed our time in NH, this property is AMAZING, clean, comfy, etc.
I wish we can stay in the same house our next vacation!
I recommend this property 100%!
super clean, tidy, well appointed cottage at the lake! we had the best time!!! loved the views from the house, super comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen and thoughtful amenities!
our only comments are that it is right on the main road and their is significant noise from the street. it did not deter us from a lovely stay, but something to note.
the listing mentioned a sandy bottom swimm
Gillian S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Peg and Phil R.
26 Oct 2018
Not as we anticipated
We had very high expectations for this rental and we were disappointed. We had a 2 week rental booked and left after 3 nights. Will agree that the view from the sunporch overlooking Lake Winnipeasaukee was outstanding.
Peg and Phil R.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
I am very sorry that you were DISAPPOINTED by our property. The pictures are very accurate as to what to expect. Yes, the house is off the main road but the noise from the road has never been an issue. We have sound machines in the house in case it is an issue for some. Also you were disappointed that we only have streaming TV. There are 3 Hi Def TVs all with Netflix and other internet options. We took your advice and put a mat in the tub, replaced the light bulb that had gone out and tightened up the table leg in the dining room.
Marla
beautifully maintained house with spectacular
views and right on the lake. Loved the house amenities- everything you could possibly want
was right there.
would have given this 5+ stars except for
difficulty of older family members not having easy access to the dock and downstairs
bedroom( steep staircase inside) and no railings
on steps to the dock( only access to water for swimming)
only other drawback to house was its location
on busy Rte 11- Mt Major highway..the bedroom fronting thst road was extremely noisy
all night( unfortunately we didn’t see the
“sound machine” in the room until we were
cleaning up to leave. I’m sure it would have helped immensely)
The waterfront side of the house was wonderful
so private and peaceful.
Nancy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Ryan B.
26 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Fun week
Interior of the home was very nice. Access to water was difficult and made worse by the lack of pruning of the bushes that had grown into the already narrow stairway leading to the dock. Parking was difficult, additional information regarding possible places to park another vehicle or trailer would be helpful. A broom and functioning vaccum would also have been helpful. Dock boards, posts, and cletes, were loose in multiple locations with exposed nails facing upwards. Multiple dirty dishes in cabinets, windows were quite dirty.
Ryan B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2024
From the owner: "Hi Ryan, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the interior of the home. However, we're sorry that you experienced some challenges during your stay.Regarding parking, we do provide detailed information at the time of booking, and we’re always available to offer further assistance if needed. For future reference, there is a vacuum and a broom available in the basement area for guest use. We take cleanliness very seriously and wish you had informed us about the dishes so we could have addressed it immediately.We appreciate your feedback on the dock and will address the issues with the loose boards promptly. Your insights help us to make necessary improvements, and we hope to provide a better experience in the future."
The house with lake frontage and dock was an ideal location. Although the weather was cool and overcast and rained one day we still managed to have a wonderful time. There is much to do and enjoy around the lake. The home is in great shape and was well suited for our family of 8. The only draw back which I would have liked to know in advance is that it is literally only a few feet from the main road. There was constant noise from cars, trucks and motor cycles. Although the speed limit is 35 mph, all vehicles were going much faster than that, most notably the large trucks. It was at times difficult to drive from the house onto the road. Extreme caution must be used.
Debra C.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Emma C.
16 July 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Pretty good rental on Winni
Very cute house, good location right on the lake. Yes it’s directly on the main road so be aware of that but that wasn’t any issue for us at all except that I did get heckled by someone driving by in a car while walking from the house to the car (not the owners fault just be aware haha.) Overall was a *very* cute place right on water with good views, but immediately upon entry it does have a musty smell and I have pretty serious allergies so we had to leave early as my head started pounding by day 2 there. I will also say only the downstairs master bed is comfortable for beds. We couldn’t sleep on the other double upstairs at all. I liked it a lot but unfortunately won’t return again.
The downsides of this property are: 1) It's right next to a public swim area. A few times during the stay families with kids were there. Occasionally it would get noisy, and this got annoying if we were trying to relax in the evenings. 2) The house is on a busy road which I didn't realize, if you can get over the sound of vehicles going by it's not a big deal. Some people did fly up the road, be careful if you park parallel with the house. 3) The hot water did not work well in the showers, if we lowered the water pressure it worked ok for <5 minutes. Mike is aware of the issue.
Ryan J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2021
Hi Ryan, we want all of our guests to rest easy when they stay with us, and we're sorry that you experienced some issues during your trip. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and we wanted to share the following:
- We include a map on our listing so that guests can see the approximate location and neighborhood of the home prior to booking, but we apologize that this caught you off guard.
- The owner recently installed a 40-gallon water heater tank to ensure the house consistently has hot water throughout a guest's stay.
Thanks for letting us know about your stay!
Verified
8/10 Good
Desiree P.
30 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Spacious - right on the lake
We enjoyed the property. Clean & nicely decorated.
We were warned about the street noise & it was definitely noticeable, the white noise machine was appreciated by the couple staying in the front room.
We had a bit of a hard time communicating with the property managers regarding check in time, empty propane tanks & missing toiletries. In the end they did end up providing propane, shampoo, conditioner and body wash after we asked for it. I felt the listing saying toiletries provided was unclear, since the only thing we found was hand soap, toilet paper and an almost empty bottle of body wash in 1 shower.
There were k cups, but no keurig machine
There was a regular coffee pot, and an empty container of ground coffee. (Good thing we bright our own)
King bed was very comfy. We didn’t use the kids room. We loved the patio & fire pit, the views were beautiful right from the house.
Overall it’s a nice property, but the communication from property managers could use some work.
Desiree P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kimberly H.
18 Oct 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Good not great
Pros-This property has an incredible view of the lake and mountains. There is a beautiful dining room table and cozy living area and enclosed porch.The master bedroom is large and the bedding is quite comfortable.
Location was great for easy day trips to Franconia Notch, the Kank scenic drive and up to North Conway, Portsmouth and a drive along the coast.
Cons-
There is a lot of noise from the road. It did quiet down most of the night and there are white noise machines there, but you are basically a car length from a busy road.
There is no dishwasher, at least while we were there. We were told a renovation of the kitchen was beginning the next day.
It needs a detailed cleaning. It was mostly adequate except for the upstairs bathroom floor which we called about. Tammy was apologetic and sent someone the next morning to redo it and we met that person on our way out for the day. When we returned the floor was exactly the same, including a wad of hair and visible debris. When I sent a text asking what happened, she said the cleaner told her it looked fine. Needless to say we didn’t walk barefoot or shower in that bathroom.
The windows and screens needed a thorough cleaning to really maximize the enjoyment of the view. This was disappointing and annoying since the weather was a little cool for sitting outside and we were there for that view!
Overall it seemed like it was the off season for this cottage and they didn’t really care if everything was ship shape or not.
Kimberly H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2024
Hi Kimberly, Thanks for the review and the feedback. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:- Yes, the home is on a road that can become busy during certain hours of the day. You will see that other reviews have mentioned this as well, so we include a picture of the front of the home, including the road.- Pre-renovation, there was not a dishwasher, nor did the listing state that there was one, therefore I apologize for any miscommunication that you may have received. Post renovation, we did add a dishwasher for our guests to enjoy.- Regarding the floor in the bathroom, the vinyl flooring was old and therefore, had a couple of small gouges and scratches on it. We've since renovated the bathroom and it now has high-quality tile so that will no longer be an issue.- Your concerns about the windows were also taken care of, as the home now has new windows throughout. We hope this addresses your concerns and look forward to hosting you again!
We enjoyed a relaxing week at the lakeside cottage. The home was very clean and comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make family dinners.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to return.