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Idyllic Mountain and Lake Getaway

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs TV Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Idyllic Mountain and Lake Getaway

Tucked away in the scenic Gunstock Acres neighborhood, this newly renovated mountain chalet will capture your heart from the moment you walk in. The home has ample parking, beautiful deck overlooking a large flat backyard, and yard games. There are also plenty of quiet nooks for working from home and reliable wifi. All of this, while being equidistant between the mountains and Lake Winnipeasukee. What more could you want?

The home has been tastefully renovated with all the highest end touches, including a built in dining nook that overlooks the beautiful backyard and a bubbling stream in the distance. This, combined with a fireplace on the outside deck and a fully stocked kitchen, encourages both gathering and conversations inside and out. The propane fireplace is ideal for curling up next to in the winter. The master suite has a private balcony that overlooks the wooded backyard. There are washers and dryers in both the upstairs master suite and downstairs in the utility room. Both are at your disposal during your visit for any laundry needs. There are plentiful bath and beach towels for all guests throughout your stay. We have a large game closet for all age ranges and a multitude of outdoor games, as well, in the shed that can be taken out in the summer to be used in the yard. There are way too many amenities to name here, so please don't hesitate to reach out to inquire about any specific requests or questions.

Our home is less than half a mile away from Gunstock Mountain Resort. In the winter, the resort offers day and night skiing, tubing, a mountain coaster, and cross country skiing. In the summer months the resort has zipline canopy tours, a high ropes course, and hiking trails, just to name a few.

Ellacoya State Park is only five minutes away, as well, which has a gorgeous beach and picnic tables along the water. Please reach out to Allie two weeks ahead of your stay and she can reserve your day pass for the days you would like to go to the beach during your stay. There are beach chairs in the shed that you are welcome to bring with you. If you plan to bring a boat, there is plenty of parking for a trailer and a pass for the Town of Gilford ramp.

If shopping is more appealing, the Tanger Outlets in Tilton are less than a twenty minute drive. Popular stores include American Eagle, Brooks Brothers, Bath & Body Works, and Under Armour, to name a few.

There are restaurants that will cater to all interests within a fifteen minute radius, including multiple waterfront establishments and bars.

From our driveway, you can walk up the hill to a beautiful overlook of Lake Winnipeasaukee and Gunstock Mountain Resort. The neighborhood lends itself well to walking and biking alike with a multitude of roads with varying difficulty.

Property manager

Allison Arnold
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Gilford

Located in Gilford, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Meredith Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ellacoya State Park and Gunstock Mountain Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Kellerhaus. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Gilford, NH

What's nearby

  • Ellacoya State Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Coaster - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 24 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panorama Pub Top Of Gunstock - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Mountain and Lake Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Mountain and Lake Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Mountain and Lake Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Mountain and Lake Getaway located?

This family-friendly Gilford holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ellacoya State Park, Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Gunstock Mountain Resort. Lake Winnipesaukee and Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Dog-friendly mountain getaway

We were looking for a dog-friendly location for our family to celebrate my wife's birthday over a long weekend.The property was comfortable, well-appointed, and suited us perfectly. Winter made a late appearance, with snow and freezing rain, yet we enjoyed a 5-mile hike up Mt Major. The dogs loved it.We would love to come back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich D.

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

Beautiful Home that is Fully Stocked

A gorgeous home that is immaculate. We had a wonderful stay and like the proximity to Gunstock Mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

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

Winter Getaway

We had a wonderful stay. The property was situated in a very convenient area to many things yet quiet and quaint. Allie was easy to communicate with and the house was perfect for us. Highly recommended and we will definitely return!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Wonderful spot near Gunstock

Great home. We’ll be back!
Stayed 45 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Absolutely Perfect

The house was so beautiful. It looks exactly like the pictures and maybe even better! It was warm, cozy and had just about everything and anything you needed there. We will definitely be back. It was just what we needed for our family gathering. Allie was wonderful to work with and responded quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britt K.

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

Relaxing, beautiful stay

My husband, dogs, and I had a great stay at Allie’s beautiful home. It was comfortable, spacious, and exceptionally clean. Our dogs loved the walks through the very hilly neighborhood. They also loved visiting the fully fenced in dog park in Laconia just a few minutes from the house.I highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area or just a place to escape for a few days away.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

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

Peaceful Escape!

We had an absolutely amazing weekend at this peaceful mountain escape! Our friends all enjoyed the amenities, the lovely toiletries the host left, and the fire pit on the deck was the perfect spot for nighttime conversations. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Cosey, clean and beautiful!!

Stayed for a weekend and it was perfect!! Would definitely stay again! Great host who has very good taste and thinks of all the details!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Gorgeous!

This home is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! So warm and inviting. No detail has been missed. All the amenities. Quiet. Cozy. I can’t say enough. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

Beautiful home!

Our group stayed briefly one night as a stop on our running route. Even though our visit was so short we enjoyed ourselves. The home is very clean and organized and in a very quiet neighborhood. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo S.

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

Beautiful house with lots of extras

My girlfriends and I stayed here for a weekend. The house is immaculate and there were so many nice touches (wine, chocolates, toothbrushes etc). We had a wonderful stay. We grilled, hungout outside and made use of the ping pong table. Communication was prompt and information regarding the property ( and anything we could wish to know) was available via a pdf they put together. The only thing that was not quite accurate was the 4th bedroom. Like others have said it is basically a common area in between the 2 basement bedroom. Absolutely no privacy. We didn't mind but it would have been nice if it were clear in the description.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Close to BNHP for concert and Gunstock

We needed a place close to the event space and it was perfect! We came down for one night and it was so easy to get to the concert. It was a holiday weekend and very crowded so we ordered takeout and enjoyed the bottle of wine the host had left. The place was clean and fully stocked. Plus very close to Gunstock for a morning run to the top. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

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

Highly recommend this home!

This home is hands down the best rental I’ve ever stayed in and I’ve stayed in many. Very clean and has everything you need - right down to toothbrushes, toothpaste and even contact lens solution. The host is super responsive to questions/concerns often responding in minutes. Our group of 4 adults, a teenager, a 5 year old and an 18 month old had a great stay (so did the dog 😊)
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian & Jill T.

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

Beautiful home

My family of 5 and I had a wonderful stay at this home. The home itself was gorgeous and well-stocked with everything you could need. The yard is big and there were plenty of outdoor games in the shed. The beds were comfy, the furniture was comfortable and newer and the layout was great. We especially enjoyed sitting out on the deck. The location is great with lots of restaurants and things to do within 15-20 mins away. One thing to be aware of is that the 4th "bed' wasn't in a private space. We knew it wasn't a true 4 bedroom home because the listing states that. We also knew that the 4th bed was a pull out couch because that was made clear in the listing too, but it was in an open space outside of the other 2 bedrooms and the bathroom - not at all private. Just something to consider if you're looking for 4 private sleeping spaces. This is really a 3 bedroom home with a pull-out couch in a common room. With that being said; we'd definitely return because we were able to make the sleeping arrangements work out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Great House

We have stayed in many properties. This one was so wonderfully stocked with everything you could think of as a guest. The house was very quality and very clean. A few issues we needed to contact the owner over and she was very responsive and attentive. You will not want to miss this one!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

2nd Stay

We stayed last year and enjoyed so much we did it again this year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith T.

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

Beautiful property!

Absolutely gorgeous home! It was warm, inviting and impeccably updated. All of us loved our mini getaway and would absolutely book this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M., New York, NY

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

Thanksgiving getaway

This was our second stay and we enjoyed spending the Thanksgiving holiday here relaxing with family. The house is cozy and comfortable and Allie the host left a Thanksgiving welcome kit for us and had the table set for Thanksgiving dinner! We can’t wait to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

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

Lovely Home

We had a fabulous time on our girl's trip. The property manager was amazing, and very prompt in getting back to me with my questions. The welcome we received when we got there was so kind. The home itself was beautiful, and the yard was amazing. Such a perfect place for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Beautiful Property and Great Amenities

We had a great stay, house was beautiful and fully stocked with amenities. Location was private but close enough to local attractions. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Summer Vaca

We stayed two weeks and it’s a perfect setup for our family and dog! Lots to do in the area and a great place to relax. Will book again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

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

Had a fabulous stay house was perfect for our family and access to activities highly recommend

Clean and fully stocked
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney W.

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

Beautiful Seasonal Vacation Home

We can't say enough about this beautiful rental home. We are a family of five with three children and a dog. The home was clean, spacious and stocked with everything you could possibly need. The location of the home worked really well for us. We were visiting for a big family reunion with most family staying at Samoset Townhomes near the lake. We were able to visit them daily in less than three miles. We were also very close to Gunstock for the tree top rope course and alpine coaster adventure days. We did that twice and had a blast grabbing lunch & drinks on the patio restaurant at the base of the mountain with our large group. The Fun Spot arcade was close by and perfect for a rainy morning. On our last night we were visiting family at Somaset and the power went out all over the town. We drove home and the lights and internet were working at the house!!!! We were the only house around with a generator and with three children, this was a major bonus! We also enjoyed the large deck and backyard with the kids. We saw deer, wild turkeys, a bobcat and a porcupine! The kids thought it was awesome. We would highly recommend this home and plan to rent again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Terrific Stay!

Allie has a wonderful property. Fit and finish is top notch and the house has everything. you could reasonably need. Location is perfect - quick drive to both Gunstock and the lake. Communication is prompt. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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