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DIRECT Lake Waterfront - Peace and quiet; dog friendly!

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Private dock view from the yard.
Gazebo with new outdoor furniture, hammock, protection from rain and has screen
Wrap-around deck with seating for 6, love seat glider, egg chair and grill
24' dock Kayaks, rowboat and canoe. Dock can be easily detached for all-day sun.
Firepit including firewood, gradual walk-in beach and hammock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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776 Acton Ridge Rd, Wakefield, NH, 03830
  • Balch Pond
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Great East Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Lovell Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2 - two twins

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3 King Select Comfort

1 King Bed

Bedroom #1 King Select Comfort

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

DIRECT Lake Waterfront - Peace and quiet; dog friendly!

Bring your family and get ready to reconnect. Relax while the kiddos enjoy abundant opportunities for outdoor fun.

Peaceful, year-round home with 100' private, direct lakefront and 24' dock in wooded lot on Lake Ivanhoe. Hear the loons and enjoy the wildlife. Great fishing lake. Relax from the deck, dock, new screen room, raft, or child-friendly, walk-in sandy beach. Open floor plan with windows that overlook lake but are surrounded by trees for natural privacy, and perfect southwestern exposure. New dishwasher, new gas stove, new refrigerator and new furnace. New windows. New wrap-around deck. Newish hardwood floors, working fireplace. Ceiling fans in main room and bedrooms. King bedroom and two twin bunk beds upstairs. Rest of lower level has third bedroom with king bed, and a large TV room with two sofas and half-bath, and walk-out to lake. Gas grill, fire-pit with 6 chairs and free super-high speed, gigabit Wi-Fi inside and outside. Town with welcoming restaurants and full supermarket is 5 miles away, Wolfeboro is 20 minutes and North Conway & White Mountains are 45 minutes. Enjoy nature and the slower pace from a comfortable home!

Guests have shared many positive reviews of how peaceful the property is, and how secluded it feels.

The property is not a good fit for someone that is not comfortable with an older home and its nuances. It’s a rustic, low-key , 50-year old lakefront home surrounded by trees, chipmunks, insects, etc. It's a well-loved place enjoyed by many families--some of the same families over the years because it's relatively upgraded, clean, and has great, private waterfront. It's still a campy NH place. The kitchen is open concept but on the smaller side with smaller stovetop and frig (bar frig downstairs). If you are seeking a different experience, or have questions, please let us know. Owner is responsive, reasonable and courteous, but high-maintenance guests are not a good fit.

Recent upgrades and enhancements
• 2023 new 16x20 deck with screen room and cushioned, outside seating for 6. (picture coming soon)
• 2023 added doors to the outdoor shower --of course with hot and cold water
• 2023 new curtains in main room and floor runners
• 2021 new windows
• addition of two kayaks: two-person and a one-person
• new deck
• new outdoor lighting--dimmable or bright
• Restored seats for existing canoe and rowboat, new paddles and oars--5 total watercraft including paddleboard
• Two separate dining areas--enjoy 6 seat picnic for family meals on the deck, but still be able to getaway for a bite at lakefront
• Additional seating and lounging furniture lakefront

• More outdoor games: horseshoes, ring-toss and cornhole
• New glassware and dishes
• New set of Cuisinart pots and pans, including lobster pot
• Simpler control of Sonos indoor and outdoor music system
• Simpler TV control --all 3 bedrooms and both common rooms
• Completed landscaping for completely walkable lakeside area
• Crafts for the kiddos

NOTE: cameras are used in the driveway and inside utility room for safety and in case of any mechanical problems, but there are no cameras in the living area or beach area.

Property manager

Christian Roehl

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

East Wakefield

Located in Wakefield, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Clark House Museum and Blueberry Hill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Province Lake Golf Course and BackCountry Excursions, LLC - Day Tours. Heritage Park Railroad Museum and Acton Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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Wakefield, NH

What's nearby

  • Lake Ivanhoe - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Balch Pond - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Great East Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Belleau Lake - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Lovell Lake - 13 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poor People’s Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lino's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tumbledown Farm To Fork & Watering Hole - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Knotty Pine Grill & Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Thurston and Peters Sugarhouse - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is DIRECT Lake Waterfront - Peace and quiet; dog friendly! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at DIRECT Lake Waterfront - Peace and quiet; dog friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DIRECT Lake Waterfront - Peace and quiet; dog friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is DIRECT Lake Waterfront - Peace and quiet; dog friendly! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Ivanhoe and Lake Ivanhoe Beach. Balch Pond and Great East Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fun

A week of fun and sun
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful spot on Lake Ivanhoe. My family had a great time. Christian is a very attentive host and communication was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Lake House Trip July 2023

My family had a great week at this lake house. Everything you need is provided. We had fun swimming, kayaking and enjoying the peaceful lake. I would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Lovey Serene Getaway

My stay was absolutely the most relaxing I have ever been in a long long time! My family enjoyed every second ! The place was beautiful! The owner was accommodating amd communicative in everway . He thought of everything for your stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

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

Wonderful week

We had a wonderful week at the lake! We most especially loved all the outdoor water activities, simply jumping off the dock, canoeing, and fishing. You can tell the owner is working hard to clean up the property and we appreciated the privacy and lake access. The fire pit and outdoor lighting were also great! Christians communication was outstanding and I’d highly recommend renting from him!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Lake Side Fun!

We spent a week up at the cabin and it was perfect! Location was great!! Loved being right on the lake. The wrap around porch looking out to the lake and down to the fire pit (where we spent most of our time) was awesome! Owner was friendly and cabin was kept quite tidy. Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Perfect week

We had an amazing week. The property had everything we needed, and we spent most of the time using the provided kayaks and rowboat, swimming off the dock, and sitting by the fire. As others have said, the property feels very private of the surrounding trees, and was a great getaway spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H., Natick , MA

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

Perfect February Vacation spot with kids and a dog

I was a bit last minute looking for a place we could go and enjoy some winter activities as a family. So I was happy to find Christian's place which looked perfect. It's always hard to find a good place with two little kids and a dog but this was it. We drove 35 mins to King Pine Ski Area and had a great time snowboarding with the kids for the 1st time. We did a little hike on Goat Hill Trail. The house was great because the kids loved the downstairs large tv and couches. We enjoyed the view of the frozen lake and loved eating at the eat-in kitchen table. Overall was great and recommended in the winter but would love to come back and check it out in the summer next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

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

Great Family Cabin

We spent a week here last summer with our 4 children. We all enjoyed our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi S.

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

The property was beautiful the location close to hiking fishing orchards great restaurants

It was very pleasurable the host very accommodating with good communication the location ideal
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo B.

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

Great relaxing getaway

We had a great relaxing week. Our kids loved the private sandy beach, the dock, getting on the kayaks and going around the lake, then making a fire at night. The place feels very private, surrounded by a lot of trees even though there are houses close by, a perfect escape from the city life. The house has plenty of space, when the kids would get too crazy we would just send them downstairs while we cooked in peace upstairs. We brought a lot of food with us, but also had no trouble restocking at the seven lakes provisions store down the street. We went to Wolfeboro one day and along the way discovered Bly Farm which has delicious ice cream and great farm veggies. We also saw a number of farm stands in the area. Thank you and we hope to be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We had such a great experience. Access to the house was so easy and when we pulled up the lights outside made it so welcoming. We enjoyed kayaking, canoeing and jumping off the dock. It even was cooler at night so we could do a fire in the fireplace and lookout at the water, it was so peaceful and relaxing. The kitchen had everything we needed for all meals and the beds were so comfy. Christian was so easy to communicate with and so responsive with any question we had. We had our 5 year old daughter and dog with us and both had the best time! We will definitely be going back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

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

Beautiful little getaway

This trip was exactly what we needed before the kids start getting back to school. This place had everything we needed and more , we caught fish on the dock kayaked swam had relaxing nights by the fire . We definitely are booking for next summer . Such a beautiful place and Chris was very helpful and also got back fast with questions we had .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Fairfield, CT

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

Wonderful getaway!

The lake house was perfect for our family. It is a beautiful setting on a clean, small lake with loons! It is a quite and remote area. The home is very well-equipped. Our host, Chris was excellent. He was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Great stay

We had a great week. The place was so perfect and the owner was very communicative and supportive. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

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

Wonderful

My family (ranging in ages from 10-75) had the privilege of renting this house on Lake Ivanhoe. From the start, the owner’s communication was exceptional; thorough, accommodating, and kind. The house and yard were clean and inviting. Outside, new plants lined the walkways and updates to the landscaping were noticed. The house is on a quiet end of the lake where we enjoyed fishing, kayaking, sunbathing and swimming. Many BIG bass were caught throughout the week. The kids (and adults) enjoyed the gradual, sandy beach as well as jumping off the raft and dock. At night, the trees were lined with white lights creating a “fairy like” atmosphere. It was so beautiful! We were able to sit fireside on the patio in the evenings. Although we didn’t spend a lot of time inside, the house had everything we needed (and more). The two king sized beds were more comfortable than my bed at home. We will definitely book here again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debi D.

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

Family Retreat

My husband and I are from New York and our 3 boys live in New Hampshire. We had a great week at the lake house. Plenty to do; swim, canoe, fish, play games, watch movies etc... We made wonderful memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

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

Lovely winter getaway!

We visited Christian's property over new years' and found it to be a terrific, relaxing place to unwind. The views of the frozen lake are beautiful and the house is warm, welcoming and comfortable. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H., Morristown, NJ

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

Quiet Escape

My husband and my two adult children and I had a very relaxing experience here at the lake. We traveled to Mt. Washington and Portland very easily from this location. The kitchen accommodated our hearty Thanksgiving meal and the dogs enjoyed a few walks around the lake neighborhood. We were all very comfortable each night by the fire watching our favorite Netflix shows. This cabin is a great find, small on the first level but huge downstairs with plenty of space on the deck or near the fire pit for outdoor hanging. Chris, the host is readily available and responsive if needed. This was the perfect find for our family escape.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sanae Y.

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

Lovely, Cozy Camp

I stayed here in mid-November. The house is cozy and warm, beautiful view of the Lake. I cooked every night in the kitchen and had everything I needed. Christian was extremely helpful, communicative and generous. Top ratings all the way.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christen G.

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

Super clean lakeside gem

This house has everything you need for a weekend getaway. Christian was WONDERFUL. Quick to respond to questions and over communicative about the house. He also went above and beyond to return a stuffed animal that my son left at the house. My family, including our dog, had a great weekend getaway. Highlights included a well built fire pit, gas grill and floating dock perfect for sitting and drinking coffee. The lake is quiet and peaceful. The house was also really well equipped with TVs/internet, which our kids appreciated. I would recommend this house to anyone looking to get away and we look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Great NH vacation

My family rented this cabin for a long weekend. The cabin was great and communication with the owner was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

COVID supplement vacation

Quaint, peaceful, just what we needed. Christian is a great host - very responsive and kind. We used the grill a lot, and the kitchen was well acquainted with what we needed. There was plenty of space for 6 of us and our daughter's dog. We recommend laying on the dock at night and looking at the stars. It's so peaceful and beautiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn I.

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

Wonderful Place

We had a great time at Chris’s property, beautiful location, perfect house with all you need for a relaxing lake vacation. We would love to come back again. Smooth process, communication with owner was fantastic, 5 star experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eliza S.

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

Just what we needed!

We loved staying at Chris' property. Waking up every morning and being able to have coffee on the dock or the deck was lovely. My kids and our dog were in the water or on the water in a boat most of the time. The house also provided enough space for all of us to be together or take time for ourselves. We also found and enjoyed a nearby hike up Goat Hill and had delicious ice cream in Sanbornville (some of the best we've ever had). Thanks for providing such a wonderful place for the end of our summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Christian Roehl

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I live in Boston my family and I and our friends and have enjoyed the serenity of the lake house for nearly 20 years.

Why they chose this property

I immediately fell in love with the secluded feel of the property. The lake does have some boating or kayaking activity from time from time, but generally is very peaceful.

What makes this property unique

The entire kitchen and living area shares wonderful, peaceful views of the lake from 3 sides, while the trees essentially hide neighbors’ homes from view. The southwestern exposure provides natural sunlight from sunrise until afternoon. We enjoy the call of the loon and other wildlife.

Languages:

English
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