Cottage, close to Lake, Ski, Hike, Concerts

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Nice yard, with grill and fire pit, gated if you bring your pet

Overview
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Location
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Laundry
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Gilford, NH

Lake Winnipesaukee
‪4 min drive‬
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
‪4 min drive‬
Gunstock Mountain Resort
‪10 min drive‬
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

We have two of these houses if your dates aren't available I'll check the other house calendar for you.

This house is so cute!! Newly updated
New siding, new fencing, new couch, new window looking out back, new decor, new flat screen TV. New shower!!!

Cute, fully furnished one bedroom HOUSE!! PET FRIENDLY!!. warm and cozy, it has a fenced and gated yard and a fire pit. Close to all area attractions. Rent a house for less then the cost of a room!! (We ask that you do not leave your pet alone in the house unless the pet is crated.) Thank you.

The Space

Bank of NH Pavillion and Lake Winni, Gunstock, close by. This is a cute little house, it has one bedroom, a living room, a kitchenette, with a stove, oven, sink, fridge, cabinets. Coffee maker, micro wave, toaster, blender, dishes, silverware and pots and pans. I will have coffee, sugar and creamer in the house also snacks.

All linens provided.
Check in time is 4:00
Check out time is 10:00
Guest Access

You will have access to the whole house and yard.
There is a fire pit, . Also a grill in the yard for grilling..

Interaction with Guests

You will have your privacy, keys in a lock box I'll give you code the night before, I'm available by text if you need me.

The Neighborhood
Quiet neighborhood, close to everything, Pefect if you are coming up to a Pavillion Concert. Patricks Pub, Beans and Greens Farm, Lake Winnipesaukee, Fays Marina, Gunstock winter and summer activities.

GUNSTOCK Gunstock Mountain Resort Description:
Summer at Gunstock Mountain Resort offers the Aerial Treetops Adventure course at the Gunstock Mountain Resort Adventure Park, which consists of 91 games that include 41 course challenges covering over 1000 feet, 22 ladders, and 12 zip lines totaling almost 1,400 feet in length. Also at Gunstock are the Mountain Segway™ tours utilizing the Segway X2, this is the only authorized Segway off road tour experience in New England. Gunstock summer also means horseback riding, scenic lift rides overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee and summer events for the whole family to enjoy.
ake Winnipesaukee, boating, fishing.
Gunstock Mountain Resort is only minutes away The mountain offers great family summer activities, panoramic vistas of the Lakes and the White Mountains, miles of groomed trails skiing and riding during the winter,.

Getting around

Good walking, biking area. Close to beach on Winnipesaukee, Restaurants, Movies and Shopping close by!

Other Things to Note

Right up the road from Meadow Brook Concerts!
Lake Winnipesaukee! Fays Marina
Restaurants!
Shopping!
A perfect year round get away!!!!

We also ask that you remove your shoes inside.
We will ask each guest if they want to use our linens or have us remove our linens and guests can bring their own.
We ask at check out all linens be placed in the hamper and left outside the door.
We ask that all windows me opened so the unit can air out before the housekeepers go in. Please contact us if you have any questions about any of the rules.

Property manager

Susan Kretschmer

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Laundry

Outdoor space

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

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Pets with owner Pre-Approval ONLY

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check in is at : 4: 00 or after. Check out is by 10:00 a.m. One dog allowed with permission , not allowed on furniture

Booking Traveler MUST: -be part of the group staying in the property.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gilford

Located in Gilford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Meredith Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Kellerhaus. Funspot Family Fun Center and Annalee Outlet are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

Gilford, NH

What's nearby

Lake Winnipesaukee - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Weirs Beach - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
Ellacoya State Park - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
Gunstock Mountain Resort - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

Tilton Station - 23 min drive
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
‪Panorama Pub Top Of Gunstock - ‬10 min drive
‪T-BONES Great American Eatery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage, close to Lake, Ski, Hike, Concerts pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Cottage, close to Lake, Ski, Hike, Concerts ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage, close to Lake, Ski, Hike, Concerts ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage, close to Lake, Ski, Hike, Concerts located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Winnipesaukee, Scene One Gilford Cinema 8 and Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook. Ellacoya State Park and Paugus Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

14 Jun, 2024

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

Cute

Cute little house. Close to everything we wanted to see for bike week. Will definitely be back to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

5 Jul, 2022

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

Gilford cottage

Very gracious and accommodating host Susan and very nice location and neighborhood.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen P.

18 Jun, 2023

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

Perfect amenities, perfect cottage!

This adorable cottage is central in location and Susan is the best hostess. Thoughtful & generous. She provided everything you could possibly need. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H., Berwick, Maine

4 Jul, 2022

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

Great place!

Quiet spot with everything you could need. Quick ride to all the action at Weirs Beach and Laconia. Great yard yard with seating and a fire pit. Susan even left a bottle of wine for us. Loved our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Byron P.

24 Jun, 2018

Great house, great location, great Lady

We had a wonderful stay. Walking distance to the NH Pavilion for the concert. Restaurant and produce markets close by. Great little place with fenced yard for our dogs. Susan was very attentive and accommodating. Could not ask for a better trip

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Mary D.

2 Sept, 2019

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

Very clean

Well stocked, clean and owner was very accommodating. Road was a bit busy.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

17 Jun, 2023

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

Nice cottage in New Hampshire

Susan was a wonderful host. Great communication. Everything explained in detail. I rented this for Laconia Bike Week. Even during that crazy time, the area and street the cottage is on was extremely quiet. Nice little yard for relaxing and using the fire pit. Very close to Weirs Beach and everything it has to offer. I will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M., Carlisle, PA

22 Oct, 2021

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

Pleasant stay

This cozy two room Home was a pleasant respite for us. Cozily decorated, and tiny but useful kitchen stocked well with most used utensils and cooking items; we had access to good heat during chilly nights, and shower was clean and hot water plentiful. Susan even left a bottle of wine and marshmallows and sticks for us to enjoy at the fire pit or in the screened canopy in the front yard. The refrigerator was small but there were two of them so it was adequate for us. It was in a quite neighborhood hood with very easy access to major highways. We would definitely consider staying there again. Susan was very responsive to my texts which was greatly appreciated! We were very happy with our accommodations!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

joan c., Lawrence, MA

13 Jul, 2018

Great little dog friendly cottage

What a great place to stay, especially if you are bringing your fur-babies along. It has a fenced in yard out front with a screen room where you can relax and have a bite or read a book. Both of which we did. It is super close to Bank of NH pavilion, Patrick's Pub, NH State Liquor Store, Sawyer's Ice Cream, Kitchen Cravings (amazing breakfasts) and the beautiful lake. Nothing fancy but just a budget friendly, comfortable place to stay and enjoy all the Lake region offers. Susan is super nice and friendly. She leaves you a folder with tons of info on things to do and places to go. She even leaves a nice bottle of wine and granola bars for you to enjoy. If you bring your pups, I highly recommend Ahern State Park as it is dog friendly and they can swim in the lake. You really can not beat Susan's cottage for price and location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Kristin R.

11 Aug, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Schitt’s creek

After 10 minutes we dubbed the property Schitt’s Creek. This is not a cute cabin. It is a trailer that has had some poor work done to try and make it appear like a cabin. Spiders and bugs galore, the water came out of the tap milky white. Totally overpriced as it really is more like camping than a cabin. Also the road is not quite bit a cut through. This is located across from a commercial workout club and next to a trailer park. The location is convenient to those attending a concert as it is walking distance to the venue. I would not rent here ever again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Lori I.

23 Oct, 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location - Not Worth the Price

Two things before I get started: 1. I already reached out to the owner about my concerns so I'm not typing this out of spite. I'm typing it to make sure everyone else that views this property next understands what they're getting in to. 2. I know it is not the owner's intention for us to check out of their property feeling this way. I think they really take pride in their cabin unfortunately there are things that need to be addressed. Renting the property was easy as pie. Susan was great in communicating and check in/check out was incredibly smooth. The location was amazing. Mid-way to pretty much everything. However, once checked in we found broken blinds, a dirty credenza, a hole in the closet door, incredibly dirty windows, hair and dirt on the shower floor, dirty walls, doors and floors. My husband accidentally dripped some of our milk in the fridge and floor in the living room the first morning. I used a wet paper towel to wipe up the fridge and it picked up a bunch of dirt. Then when I used a fresh paper towel to clean up the floor there was nothing but dirt and dust. The wood floors definitely hide dirt well, we have them too, but this should all be cleaned out/up before anyone arrives. The two most disappointing aspects of our stay were the super busy road and the towels. I wish the owner put something in the description that the road was busy. There were huge trucks passing by all day. I know in the description she mentions it's a quiet road and this is temporary but maybe there is construction going on somewhere close? It was just SO loud. And the towels. This was unfortunately the breaking point for me and when I decided I had to put a review online for everyone. I almost cried the first morning we took our showers. The towels smell like they weren’t actually washed with soap or as if they’ve been sitting for a very long time in a humid/moist place. Unfortunately, most smelled like smoke (which I don't understand since it's a smoke free rental and DID NOT smell like smoke at all) and urine. At the end of the day, my husband and I are just frustrated that we had to pay a cleaning fee when we feel like it wasn't even cleaned before we even showed up other than the sinks, toilets and change of sheets. The pictures online are accurate of what you are going to get, don't get me wrong. But what's missing is doors, walls and windows that need a extreme wipe down before the next renters arrive.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Conor M.

2 Nov, 2021

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

Great place to stay while in the Gilford area!

Very convenient to all that Gilford and Laconia have to offer, we really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Helen F.

20 Sept, 2021

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

Cute house. Nice location

The house was a perfect size for the 2 of us and our dog. We didn't spend a lot of time there because we were out exploring but when we were there we enjoyed the fire pit outside. Our dog was happy to have a fenced in yard. The yard is in the front of the house along a road but that didn't bother us. Communication with Susan was great. She responded quickly to any of our texts.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam F.

17 Aug, 2021

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

Perfect for little spot for couple and dog

Great host, nice fenced in yard, close to everything!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

cynthia h.

3 Aug, 2021

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

Hidden GEM!

The presentation on line of this property was spot on. Hidden away, but yet close to everything. The Kretchmer's were excellent hosts and made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. They were kind enough to leave complimentary items. Even a bottle of wine for guests. Fenced in yard for my dog was perfect! It was so quiet too Best part is if you like mountains and lakes you have the best of both worlds at you fingertips. We will be back!!!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra J.

10 Jul, 2021

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

Annual vacation was a success!

This is the first time I used an online booking for a vacation rental. I usually stay with friends who have a small condo ~3 miles away for the 4th of July week, but this year, decided to rent separate space so they would be more comfortable. This fit my situation perfectly- able to visit with friends during the day and come back to my own space at night. Ample space for 2 dog crates (30”) in the bedroom. Great yard for the pups (20 lb & 15 lb). Felt safe for a single female.

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn U.

24 Aug, 2020

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

Great Rental for Dogs

Quaint cabin for a good price. Just enough space for 2 people and 2 small dogs for a few days. Front yard is fenced in and has a fire pit and a tent with bug screen. We loved spending a lot of time in the yard. Conveniently located near amenities like Hannaford’s, a couple restaurants, Beans & Greens, Gunstock Mountain and Locke’s Hill. Ahern Park is a short drive (dog friendly) for some swimming on Lake Winnisquam. The cabin is stocked with whatever you may need for a few days. Fun stay and perfect if you have small dogs!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

31 Jul, 2020

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

Mini getaway

Quiet, great location and great price for a couple days away with a dog in tow. Susan was very hospitable and available if we needed anything

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

8 Nov, 2019

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

A+++

I have said from my first visit that this is such a great find! This was my 3rd time staying in Susan's home. I often need a place to stay close to friends and family in the Lakes Region and I am so happy I stumbled across this little gem. Susan is always great at communicating and from the first visit to this one, she walked me through each step of check-in and check-out, although there are great instructions inside the house. The home to suits my needs perfectly. It's very comfortable, sparkling clean from the rooms, bathrooms and kitchenette, fresh linens are always prepared, the heat was on and all other necessities to help me feel at home for my stay are at my fingertips. The neighborhood is peaceful and very small town New England, which is exactly what I needed and wanted. I will certainly be back for another stay!

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

7 Oct, 2019

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

Right in the heart of every thing

Small but perfect for one or two people. Close to great restaurants, shopping, hiking and lakes. Nice little fenced area for dog. Host was so helpful and sweet. Absolutely everything provided for including big lobster pot.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deb D.

14 Sept, 2019

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

Extended vacation

We rented the house for 3 weeks in August and it met our expectations and needs. It was a great, quiet location and the fenced in yard was perfect for our dogs.

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Freddy V., Bloomfield, NJ

12 Aug, 2019

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

New Hampshire Love

Great experience, wonderful state, great home. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to stay in the area. Just far enough away from the lake but a very short ride.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

robert f.

22 Aug, 2018

five star plus from Carol and Bob

My husband and I were visiting from Florida and found the cottage was far more than our expectations. It was clean and well stocked with most every thing that was a daily use. Not just one brand of an item but choices of a few.The fact that they thought of every thing includeing a screened out side sitting -dinning area, a fire pit and grill for out side cooking.We could not ask for anything more.This deserves a 5 star + rating

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Richard B., Moriah Center, NY/ USA

9 Aug, 2018

It was nice easy access to the surrounding area.

It had everything you needed. The place was small but fine for 2 people. Susan was very helpful with any questions we had. It was very close to the NH Pavillion. We liked being far enough away from the busy Wier Beach area.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Linda L., Chepachet

26 Jul, 2018

cottage near everything

cottage was comfortable and loved that the yard was fenced in for the dog to wander around. Close to all activities.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Susan Kretschmer

Why they chose this property

Great house close to all area attractions. Privacy fenced yard, storage!

Cute, clean and comfortable, (new tile shower) Updated! close to everything.
Great in the summer because its close to the lake, winter its close to Gunstock for skiing.