Waterfront, family oriented, large families get together 'Heaven here on earth'

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View from end of newly renovated pier; enjoy a ride in the paddle boat

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Explore the area

Sandown, NH

Zorvino Vineyards
4 min drive
Hampstead Hospital
7 min drive
America's Stonehenge
12 min drive
Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal)
34 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

50 minutes from Boston, spacious 2 story summer home, quiet, private waterfront, sleeps 12 comfortably, perfect for large family. Swimming from a 50 foot pier or raft, (raft and pier available June 1 to September 1. BBQ, 2 picnic tables, fire pit, Plenty of room for badminton or horse shoes. Location has a lot to offer: Restaurants, one mile from Zorvino's Winery (tours,tasting and dinners), 2 Major golf courses, 7 to 15 min.(golf academy & putting green open all year) 20 min. from Canobie Lake Amusement park, Tax free shopping Mall, Large Bowling Alley and Miniature golf all within 15 minutes away. Pond is naturally spring fed with swimming and fishing right out the front door. The lake has plenty of fish to catch - including: bass, pickerel and catfish! Yard large enough to play horseshoes or have a Wiffle ball game! Large fire pit is great for roasting marshmallows to make Smores! Linens and bedding included! Kitchen offers everything: pots, pans, coffee maker, Keurig, microwave, mixer, blender, toaster, dinnerware and glassware, crock pot, set-it-and-forget-it too! Washer machine available and detergent and fabric softener provided. 4 clothes lines and clothes pins provided for drying. Main bedroom and living room have TV, DVD, cable and WiFi!
Near by spots:

America Stonehenge
Follow to Rt. 28 Salem N.H. Left, are multiple stores, all that were mentioned above & a lot more, including Rockingham Shopping Mall,
Canobie Lake Amusement Park,
Restaurants: T-Bones; applebees; Uno; panera bread; five guys; starbucks.
Park Place Lanes, candlepin bowling
Victorian Park, mini golf Ice cream parlor.

Property manager

Ray Willis

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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View of your "Private swim area & Private dock"....

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet

Pets are not allowed on beds

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Do not flush anything other then the septic safe toilet paper provided. Septic tanks can clog and overflow easily. It is not pleasant if this happens.

Please take all trash barrels to the end of the driveway on Friday evening. Failure to do this will result in a $50 charge to have trashed removed.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sandown

Located in Sandown, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Robert Frost Farm State Historic Site and Winnekenni Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Christmas Country Gallery Barn and Canobie Lake Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Cedarland Fun Center and Kimball Farm Corn Maze. With kayaking, waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Sandown, NH

What's nearby

Zorvino Vineyards - 4 min drive
Atkinson Country Golf Course - 17 min drive
Canobie Lake Park - 19 min drive
Tuscan Village Salem - 20 min drive
Hampton Beach - 40 min drive

Getting around

Exeter Station - 24 min drive
Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Crows Nest Pub and Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Jamison's - ‬6 min drive
‪Beantowne Coffee House & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Honey Dew Donuts - ‬4 min drive
‪Saddle Up Saloon - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront, family oriented, large families get together 'Heaven here on earth' pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, family oriented, large families get together 'Heaven here on earth'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, family oriented, large families get together 'Heaven here on earth'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront, family oriented, large families get together 'Heaven here on earth' located?

This family-friendly Sandown cottage is located on the waterfront, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Zorvino Vineyards, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Christmas Country Gallery Barn and Hampstead Hospital. Arlington Mill Reservoir and Atkinson Country Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rod S.

21 Aug 2024

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

Great Family vacation house.

House sleeps 12

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

18 Aug 2024

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

Perfect Family Get Together!

Family members from both the west and east coasts were reunited here and enjoyed each other's company in this beautiful, tranquil setting. Some of us swam, paddled and fished. Others read books while relaxing and soaking in the views. We all enjoyed home cooked meals prepared in the well equipped kitchen. The location feels like it's rural and private but all the amenities we needed were only a few minutes away.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

14 July 2024

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

Wonderful Lake Vacation

My family had the most wonderful week at Camp Pickles. The owner was great and communicated well. The camp had a very spacious kitchen with all the things you would need. My grandchildren (age 5&6) love the little nook for games and arts and crafts. The outside fenced in yard was so helpful for our 2 dogs. Very gradual sandy waterfront close to the dock. The kids love swimming and jumping in. Loved the out door fridge in the storage building. Kept from going in and out of camp. There were so many things that made Camp Pickles an ideal place for our family. We hope to be back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick A.

18 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful lakeside retreat

All the kids and grandkids loved it. Relaxing, refreshing and rejuvenating. Great fishing, great fires, and just quiet and slow paced yet close to all groceries and restaurants!! Good quality linens.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mona W., Stoneham, MA

26 Aug 2023

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

We've already booked next year!

We really love coming to this property. The ease of communication with the owner, the proximity to what you need, and the beautiful location make it a repeat vacation for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

15 Aug 2023

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

perfect spot

Idyllic location on the pond with wonderful hosts!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

27 July 2023

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

Great house and waterfront

We enjoyed our week at 'Camp Pickles'. We were very comfortable in the cottage and had lots of fun on the lake. Our dogs learned to swim from the shore and even wanted to fetch and explore. It was fun taking out the kayaks and paddleboat, hanging out on the dock and swimming to the swim dock. Everything in the cottage kitchen was clean, well-organized and in great condition. We had all we needed. The rooms were full of nooks where people could sit together, watch tv, dine or read and check in at work. The bedrooms were nice and the beds were very comfortable. In the evenings we enjoyed the campfire. One evening we had a wonderful dinner at Zorvino's winery. The owners have thought of everything to make our stay wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod S.

24 July 2023

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

Great vacation in Sandown NH

This was our 2nd year staying at Camp Pickles and it didn't disappoint! The property, communication, amenities, and location were all great. Looking forward to next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mona W., Stoneham, MA

27 Aug 2022

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

Relaxing vacation in beautiful nature

We had a wonderful week at camp pickles swimming, relaxing, barbecueing, and having good fun. Communication with Jonna was fabulous. There is lots of space for a large family and our dogs loved being in the fenced in backyard. Will be returning!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

cindy c.

13 Aug 2022

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

charland vaca

the owner was very nice and helpful with all things

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

6 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful

A great camp with wonderful property managers. Highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rod S.

1 Aug 2022

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

Great family vacation...

We had a great family vacation thanks to the Willis Family! The house was in a nice location and in great shape with lots of extras most rental properties don't offer.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

cindy c.

29 Aug 2021

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

Charland Family Vacation 2021

It was a great location. the fenced in yard made is wonderful and helpful to keep track of a 2 year old and 3 dogs. We have already booked again for next year. T,he property owner,Jonna, was very accessable and it was a pleasure to actually meet her in person upon our arrival to the property. It is because of her that I truelly wanted to book again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith K.

7 Aug 2021

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

Family Fun

Camp Pickles is a great family rental. Plenty of things to do on the water, plenty of space, and very comfortable. Our best family vacation so far.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer v.

25 July 2021

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

Absolute heaven!

Thank you so much for our wonderful stay! We enjoyed this trip more than any other place we have rented! There was plenty of space, the yard was amazing for wiffle ball, Kan jam, lighting a fire and the fact that it was fenced in made all the difference in the world. Having dogs with us makes the trip stressful but not here with the fence! I could actually relax! Joanna was so attentive and was always ready to answer any questions we had. You can tell how much pride they take in their home and I would highly recommend this vacation home to anyone! This was by far our best trip to date! Thank you again!

10/10 Excellent

Danielle Q.

24 Oct 2020

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

Just What We Hoped For!

We wanted a little getaway and I found this listing on VRBO. Jonna was so nice and patient in answering all my questions before I even booked the house. The house was very easy to find and when we got there it was clean and looked exactly like the pictures showed. The yard is huge and the backyard is truly peaceful. The sunsets were amazing every night, and the firepit was perfect for once the sun set and it got chilly out. The kitchen had every pot/pan/baking dish I could have needed, loved that there was a coffee pot and a keurig machine (made it so much easier for the 1 person that likes flavored coffee....lol). It was just what we had hoped for - a relaxing and enjoyable week away with the best part being that we were able to bring our dog with us. Thank you Jonna for letting us enjoy your family's house...we'll be back!! Danielle Quinn

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

13 Oct 2020

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

Fall family get away

Camp Pickles was a perfect fit for our family vacation of 6 adult couples. Two of the bedrooms have multiple full and twin beds which was fine for the younger adult couples. There is two other bedrooms with queen beds. We go away every year, unfortunately, our usual spot was not an option this year due to Covid-19. This property is a gem! The family can't stop talking about all the positives. Kitchen-fully stocked with pots, pans, coffee pot and washing machine. The large island with 6 stools allowed some family to gather while the others were cooking. Dining/living room-has a cute breakfast nook that could sit up to 4 and the large dining room table made it comfortable for the majority of us to sit together. Comfortable for 6-8 to play cards or other board games. Bath-one full upstairs and half on main level. Given the amount of adults it was nice to have the two options esp. when someone is taking a shower. Towels are provided. Outside-propane grill, 2 picnic tables, fenced in backyard and large fit pit! The "cottage" outside is an added bonus with a radio, small fridge and cooler. Firewood is for sale near the grocery store. We enjoyed many hours relaxing by the camp fire. We brought our own corn hole game and outdoor chairs. Some of the family went to lunch at Jamison's on check in day. They raved about their meals! Compared to our usual site, where we bring our own linens and towels, it was so nice to leave the laundry behind. Jonna was helpful leading up to our stay and responsive to questions during our stay. After talking amongst the family, this might be our new annual, fall vacation spot due to how well it fit our family needs!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

lee s.

11 Oct 2020

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

perfect reunion

Perfect location for our family reunion. Indoor /outdoor living was just what we were looking for. Family enjoyed the lake and fire pit at night. Fenced in yard was perfect for a young four legged friend alone for the journey. Just what we had hoped for, perfect weather in a cozy setting.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

6 Oct 2020

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

Relaxing sunny weekend

Our family had a wonderful stay at Camp Pickles. We spent a ton of time outside getting sun on the Adirondack chairs and paddle boat and eating dinner at sunset at the picnic tables, it was perfect! It was nice to have cable TV too so we could watch sports at night together. The bedrooms were spacious and clean and we all slept well. We had a really fun time at Zorvino's winery which is very close by and has patio seating that is dog friendly. There is a Hannaford's and Walgreens <5 minutes away which was good for last minute ingredients. Jonna and the Willis family were perfect hosts, making sure we had all of our questions answered before we arrived. Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

2 Oct 2020

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

Restful retreat

If you are looking for a place to slow down and connect with your family or friends, this is the place to do it! Plenty of room for a big family! A little tricky in the living room to all gather around to watch a movie- but for the most part, we weren’t in front of the TV much. Our slogan words Here for our family to focus on Were “Simple, flexible, and present” Everywhere you look around this house there are simple quotes on the walls to remind you that you are here to enjoy each other. The kitchen has all the appliances you could ever need! I taught my kids a chicken recipe That they have always enjoyed but never knew how to make. I loved how all of their soaps and cleaners were either plant based or natural base. Even the toilet paper is made of bamboo and sugarcane:) It was so refreshing waking up to a view of the lake every morning. My 15 yr old son was out there at sunrise ready to go fishing! Hahaa We kayaked, swam( the water is clear and beautiful by the way!! We worshiped With acoustic guitar around the fire on Sunday. Board games, volleyball, you name it. The memories made here will always be remembered. Thank you for opening your home to us! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S., Millbury MA

22 Sept 2020

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

Family Memories

Camp Pickles was the perfect place for a family getaway. The house was cozy and plenty of rooms to accommodate our blended family. The kitchen was huge and great for making meals or just hanging out catching up with each other. The outside was amazing! The fenced in yard was great for the dog and it was huge. Plenty of room for everyone to sit; the picnic tables were great. The fire pit next to the water was definitely a little piece of heaven at sunset. The family and I can't wait to go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edmund S.

1 Sept 2020

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

Nice vacation

Waking up to a view of the lake is most enjoyable. I did a lot of water skiing in my day. Having a lake that is always calm like this would have been a dream.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara Q.

5 Aug 2020

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

Great for a family getaway

Just returned from a great vacation with my family at this lovely home. There was more than enough space for our six adults + one small dog. Between the enjoying the adirondack chairs looking out at the lake, riding along in the paddleboat plus the kayaks we brought along, swimming off the dock, and enjoying the grill & an evening fire, we had everything we needed and didn't feel like we were *missing* the excursions we might normally do if we weren't dealing with COVID. Sunny spot but could find shade during a hot afternoon. The sunsets were awesome every night. Enjoyed watching the ducks swim by, also had heron and eagle sightings. The kitchen was well appropriated, including plenty of containers for leftovers (small thing but big deal when you're there for a week!). We enjoyed playing family games on the big dining table that looks out at the lake. Jonna was very responsive when we had questions before and during our stay. You'll be happy if you pack some slippers to pad around the house in, and water shoes are always a nice to have when you're at the lake :) We'll look forward to a return trip!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

4 Dec 2019

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

Had a great time and enjoyed the lakehouse

We were very pleased with the property and care that the owners gave us. The lake was so beautiful and relaxing. The lakehouse was perfect for us. We would rent from the owner again.

10/10 Excellent

Debra O.

26 Aug 2019

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

Great time!

Ray & Jonna were very helpful to us from the beginning when we decided to rent. The camp was all we hoped for in a vacation. Thank you for everything!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ray Willis

Why they chose this property

This property has been in our family for over 60 years, I was brought up there, our 4 children were brought up there. We only rent it out a few weeks in the summer, when it is not rented our family is enjoying the cottage.