Highland Lake Waterfront home perfect for family, fun, outdoors, and S’Mores!

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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Washington, NH

Highland Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Lake Sunapee
‪38 min drive‬
Keene State College
‪52 min drive‬
Keene, NH (EEN-Dillant-Hopkins)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Boys Bunk Room - Hawk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Girls Bunk Room - Horse Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Upstairs Queen - Bass Room

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Queen - Wood Duck

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2 - Upstairs Half Bath

Toilet

Main floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Birch Cabin is a beautiful and quaint house made for your family get-away, with it’s own small and shallow beach! Perfect for young families to get out and enjoy nature. At the end of a dirt road, it’s a peaceful location to enjoy quality family time. Stunning foliage awaits you this year! Close to Pillsbury State Park, Mount Sunapee, Mount Monadnock, Crotched Mountain, and Pats Peak, hiking and skiing is ideal. A new dock awaits you this year but note the cove is shallow. A shallow beachfront property for the young ones to swim. Also the perfect location for snowmobiling and ice fishing. Outdoor activities at the home features kayaks and a pedal boat for you to use, a fire pit, two person swing for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Lots of games, indoors and outdoors! Cornhole boards, Giant Jenga, and an indoor bumper pool/card table! Indoor fireplace for that perfect cozy and toasty feel. Comfortably sleeps NO MORE than 8 people. Plus a nice kitchen to home-cook your meals, as well as a Weber Grill for all you grillmasters! This is the waterfront of your dreams, in a quaint lakeside cottage!

Plus, it has full internet and WiFi for your Flexcation or work retreat.

Winter activities in the area are good for snowmobiling, skiing, ATV’ing, skating and so much more! Skiing nearby include Pat’s Peak, Sunapee, Crotched Mountain, all within a half hour or so. A bit further away is Okemo (an hour) and more!

Around you is the beautiful outdoors for you to enjoy and unplug! Skiing, hiking, biking, and restaurants are all an easy commute away down peaceful country roads. Nearby shopping in Hillsboro with a Shaws supermarket.

Property manager

Thomas Higgins

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not allowed in or within 25 feet of the house or the deck, boats, or dock. We do this to keep smoke from getting in the upper bedrooms.

Parties are strictly forbidden. The septic system cannot handle large groups, which is why we limit overnight guests to 10 and forbid parties.

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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

Washington

Located in Washington, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Pillsbury State Park and Ashuelot Wildlife Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eaton's Magic Morsel and Hardings of Hancock.

Washington, NH

What's nearby

Highland Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Franklin Pierce Homestead - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
Pillsbury State Park - 15 min drive - 7.1 km
Lake Sunapee - 38 min drive - 34.2 km
Keene State College - 52 min drive - 58.5 km

Getting around

Bellows Falls Station - 57 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

‪Highland Lake Marina Restaurant - ‬36 min drive
‪Lemon Tree Pastries & Desserts - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highland Lake Waterfront home perfect for family, fun, outdoors, and S’Mores! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Highland Lake Waterfront home perfect for family, fun, outdoors, and S’Mores!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highland Lake Waterfront home perfect for family, fun, outdoors, and S’Mores!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Highland Lake Waterfront home perfect for family, fun, outdoors, and S’Mores! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Highland Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Washington Common and Washington Museum. Shedd Free Library is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gerald J.

23 Jul, 2024

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

Loved it!

My wife and I spent the week and loved every minute of it. So peaceful and quiet! Daughter and family came up for a couple of days and the kids has a ball!! Hope to stay there again. Thank you,Tom and Julie

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen N.

21 Aug, 2024

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

Relaxing and enjoyable

House was clean and comfortable. Plenty of room. Lots to do. Kayaking, fishing, outdoor and indoor games and fire pit. Owners very nice, easy to communicate with, available and made sure everything was ok. Everything we needed was there. Relaxing and fun.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

1 Jan, 2023

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

Wonderful trip with wonderful hosts at a great location

My family and I booked the birch cabin for a ski trip and it was absolutely amazing. We loved how close we were to the mountains and Tom was there to fix any issue we had! We are already talking about possibly coming back one summer to enjoy the lake!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

G V.

23 Feb, 2022

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

Wonderful

Comfy and quiet place.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

23 Jul, 2024

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

Relaxing lake cottage

Our 3 generation family enjoyed canoeing and kayaking on the lake. We cooked meals and gathered around the large dining table nightly for dinner and games. The screened sunroom was ideal for reading and relaxing. The only disappointment was that the lake is too weedy to swim off the dock, and the local beach was for "owners only, no renters". The AC in the bedrooms made sleeping comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

17 Sept, 2023

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

Great location

Me and my family stayed and would definitely stay again it’s on a nice quite cove on the lake. There is and brand new dock perfect to bring your boat i looked for reviews about boats fitting at many rentals on highland with not much info but my 24 foot bow rider had no issues fitting or with depth here at his dock and still plenty of room for the kids to swim when docked

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna N.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Wonderful week on the lake

We loved how calm and peaceful this home was; we took many trips to get ice cream, visit the general store, went to Sunapee for a day of summer activities, and relaxed on the sun porch, deck and boats on the lake. Such a great vacation! Thank you!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Relaxing

We had a great week of sun kayaking and relaxing The house was equipped for lake activities and the house for fun with games. Very enjoyable

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

23 Jul, 2023

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

Highland Lake Vacation

We had a great time at Toms house on the lake, lots of things to do on the water with a paddle boat, kayaks, and canoes. The fishing was great too. There is ample parking for guests and it is very easy to get to the water. We enjoyed the s'mores and wine left for us. I highly recommend this lake property if your looking for a quiet and relaxing time away.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

19 Jun, 2023

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

Very comfortable at the quiet end of the lake.

Tom provided all the information we needed and more. The property is comfortable, clean and offers privacy even though it is surrounded by other summer homes. There is room to enjoy oneself, entertain, or just relax.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie U.

27 Aug, 2024

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

Another great week at Birch Cabin

My adult family spent another great week at Birch Cabin. Everything we needed was right there and we were able to enjoy a relaxing week. The addition of air conditioners in all the bedrooms was a nice bonus this year. Everyone slept comfortably. We never get around to making the s'mores that Tom leaves for us but we do enjoy the individual parts, chocolate and the fudge stripe cookies he provided this year. We brought our boat and jet ski again this year and was able to tie up both to the dock. My favorite part is the kayaking to the sandbar. Highly recommend the green kayak, it is the most comfortable. Going to try and book again for next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter R.

28 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Washington lake?

Only issue was Central AC was listed and there was none

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary E G.

17 Aug, 2022

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

Birch Cabin

It was a wonderful 2 weeks - only problem was the sliding screen doors - hard to slide- so we left them open during the day. Kids all had a great time fishing. Communication was excellent. Mary

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W., Lakeland, FL

21 Oct, 2023

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

Fall seeker

We enjoyed our stay very much. We did not use the water activities due to weather, but we went for the cool tempertures and fall leaves. Tom is great and available for any questions. We had no problems, but felt that if we did Tom was within reach. There was wood to enjoy a fire which was very nice. Next time we will need a few more days. Lynn

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

1 Sept, 2022

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

Great Week Away with the Family

We had a great week away in June 2022. The house was great for our 2 young boys. We really enjoyed the kayaks, paddle boat, and indoor and outdoor fire pits. The indoor fire place was great for a very cool rainy day. There are lots of games and blow up toys to keep the kids entertained. The cleanliness was the house needed some work, but I communicated this to Tom and I am confident he will address it with his cleaners (who were new). Overall a fabulous week away and the house has everything you would need. Just be careful on the dock without sandals. My youngest got a few splinters. Would book again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerald J.

21 Jul, 2022

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

So quiet and restful! Highly recommend!

Love the quiet location - able to do daily evening long walks without worry about traffic - always felt safe. Saw lots of wildlife - turtles (large and small), weasels, fisher cat, geese, wild turkey on our car, bullfrogs, fish, grey fox. Kayaking on the lake was a peaceful, relaxing and fun. Watching our grandchildren happily use the kayaks and paddleboat was a sheer joy. They spent lots of time playing bumper pool in the cabin basement. Owner, Tom, was super responsive and helpful if ?'s came up. Hope to do this again next year. Oh! Having 2 bathrooms there was a HUGE help when grandchildren were staying with us. Gerry & Ann (Haverhill, MA)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dena C.

26 Jun, 2022

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

Great Lakefront property

The lake house was very spacious, private and quiet. If your looking for relaxation in a great lake front property, this is the place for you. The adult boys with our party enjoyed fishing in the lake which has a lot of bass. Use of the canoe and row boat was a big plus. They also enjoyed trout fishing in the river that runs through Hillsborough. We did some nice hikes but the ticks were especially bad this year so I suggest lots of bug spray. We also sprayed with lavender which the ticks hate and had some wonderful tick free hikes later in the week. The kitchen was well equipped and the grill was great for cooking. The smore supplies and bottle of wine the owner left us was a very nice touch. The sun room was great for family night games which we played every night. I'd also like to thank Tom and Julie for the special accommodations they made so we could bring my handicapped mother along. It was a great week. I would definitely stay here again when visiting NH.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie U.

6 Aug, 2023

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

Relaxing vacation.

I spent a week at Birch Cabin with my adult family. Everything was wonderful and I highly recommend this house. Tom, the owner, was very easy to communicate with and usually answered texts within a few minutes. The theme for the week was "just relax" and that's exactly what we did. Mornings were spent either drinking coffee/tea on the porch or reading in the sunroom. Afternoons brought everyone outside to enjoy the sunshine or take a kayak for a spin. I liked the green kayak and took it twice to the sandbar which is a little bit of a distance but great exercise. Even though the lake was low we were able to bring our speedboat and tie it up to the dock. We also tied up our Seadoo Spark to the end of the dock so there is definitely plenty of room there. The kitchen is well equipped with most things you will need to cook in every night. The dining room table seats 8 and most nights we played Palace and LRC. There are plenty of other games for all ages. Of note there is plenty of parking for 4 cars in 1 spot and truck and trailer in another. Also of note the water at the house is too shallow or weedy to swim, we went around the corner to the inlet in the kayaks or paddleboat and swam there or we went to the sandbar. I recommend water shoes for both locations. Shaws is an easy 20 minutes away for anything you may forget.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mark O.

15 Sept, 2024

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah b., Usa

24 Oct, 2022

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

Sister reunion

Working with Tom was easy. He always responded immediately. Contacted me during week to ensure everything was okay. House was comfortable, well stocked. Easily accommodated family of 10 for a game night. Nice fireplace. Tom supplied the wood. Beautiful setting. Quiet. Ample parking. Lots of games, game room, movie channels, outside fire pit, comfortable seating outdoors, pretty patios

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

1 Sept, 2022

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time at the lake house! The weather did not always cooperate but we made the best of it. We completed two 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles, kayaked, swam and used our boat, played bumper pool, and numerous games. We also watched our favorite WNBA team, the CT Sun move on to the next playoff round! The peace and quiet was wonderful. One rainy day we visited the Franklin Pierce mansion historical site and stopped in at the Lemon Tree bakery in Washington - highly recommended. All three generations of our family had fun connecting. Our granddaughter celebrated her 5 month "birthday" and our oldest daughter celebrated her 40th. Thank you again for your hospitality and kindness. The wine and smores were great! The Murphys(& others) Family

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse E.

24 Oct, 2021

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

Anniversary week

We had a great time just relaxing as the house and surrounding areas. Would def recommend

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

carrie j.

12 Oct, 2021

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

We would love to stay again!

Our family of 5 stayed for 8 days and loved our time in the Birch Cabin! It had all of our “must haves”: on the water with kayaks, fireplace, video games/TV, 2 bath , laundry and plenty of bedrooms! The beds were comfy, the coffee pot was great, the outdoor toys as well as indoor games/board games were ample and the location was gorgeous! We were hesitant to stay because there weren’t any reviews but the listing is just as described online/photos. Tom was amazing from start to finish and we had a GREAT trip! :)

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021