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.
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.
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 didnât 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 didnât really care if everything was ship shape or not.
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 didnât use the kids room. We loved the patio & fire pit, the views were beautiful right from the house.
Overall itâs a nice property, but the communication from property managers could use some work.
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.
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.
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
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 didnât see the
âsound machineâ in the room until we were
cleaning up to leave. Iâm sure it would have helped immensely)
The waterfront side of the house was wonderful
so private and peaceful.
Very cute house, good location right on the lake. Yes itâs directly on the main road so be aware of that but that wasnât 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 couldnât sleep on the other double upstairs at all. I liked it a lot but unfortunately wonât return 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.
Million Dollar View of Lake !!! Great property within steps of water. Everything we needed or wanted was included in house ! Great dock for all our water toys and boats.
We took the jetskis up for a friends get away and loved the property. The patio in the back was amazing! Parking was a little tight with two trucks and two trailers but we made it work. Definitely recommend and will be staying again in the future!
We recently stayed at this property for a winter ski trip to Gunstock Mountain. The house is in a fantastic location - very close to most everything you need or will visit. You can tell the minute you walk in the door that the owners take pride in their property and have worked hard to make it comfortable and welcoming. We just had a short stay but it was very comfortable and all of the essentials were provided. Thank you - very enjoyable and I highly recommend!
Nice cozy little home with an amazing view, but was not clean
This house is right on the water with an absolutely amazing view. The interior of the house has been nicely redone, and it was thoughtfully stocked with everything we might need from kitchen supplies to puzzles/games, etc.
Unfortunately, the place was not very clean. Right after we arrived we had to clean a big mess someone had left in the microwave after something had clearly exploded in there, then a few minutes later our 5-year-old found a vape in the couch and asked "what's this"? The toilet, shower and bathroom floors were also very dirty. Obviously not the end of the world, but pretty gross and very frustrating after paying a pretty big fee for "cleaning".
A couple of additional things to be aware of:
1) The parking situation is not ideal as the house is squeezed between the lake and a very busy road. We parked our SUV sideways so that we did not have to walk in the road to get around the car. Being February, the parking space was a complete mud pit, but not sure that could be helped unless they put some gravel down. Overall it worked for us, but not great if you have more than one car.
2) The basement is a really nice space, but the stairs to the basement are very steep and somewhat slippery.
The house was beautiful and sat right on the lake which had amazing views and was so relaxing. My husband I visited in early October so we couldnât take full advantage of the water but the outdoor space and fire pit was so cozy and perfect to take in the views of the beautiful lake. The house had every thing you need for a stay and is well thought out and planned. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely visit again!
House could have used a deep cleaning and had a few minor issues which we were able to overcome. Owner had just recently purchased the home and will be addressing the issues. Overall, it was an enjoyable place to hang out and have fun on the lake.