Outdoor family fun on beautiful Messer Pond - 11 miles from Mt Sunapee! - New London

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
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Explore the area

New London, NH

New London Barn Playhouse
‪5 min drive‬
Colby-Sawyer College
‪6 min drive‬
Lake Sunapee
‪6 min drive‬
Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Children's Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Outdoor family fun on beautiful Messer Pond - 11 miles from Mt Sunapee!

You can feel the stress leave your body when you arrive at this quintessential New Hampshire paradise. Evergreen forest surrounds you as you enjoy nearly 4-acres of wooded property and over 100 feet of waterfront on beautiful Messer Pond, while only being minutes from the convenience and ambience of New London or Sunapee.

This four-season home is the perfect location for a family get-away. Only 11 miles from Mt Sunapee, you can ski all day and then enjoy the wonderful dining of New London or Sunapee through the evening during the winter. Summer brings new opportunities to swim, kayak and fish on serene Messer Pond.

Warm and welcoming for family gatherings and entertaining, the living room, dining room and kitchen flow together with a vaulted ceiling and lovely views of the property and pond. There is a large deck and beautiful gazebo off the main living space, complete with great outdoor furniture and a gas barbeque for grilling. The kitchen boasts new appliances and all the comforts of home with a kitchen dining area and breakfast bar. The house is outfitted with smart TV's and/or cable throughout. If you must do some work, although we don't recommend it, there is excellent Wi-Fi throughout the house!

There are 3 bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the first floor. The master bedroom is private with a comfy king size bed and large master bath with a soaking tub. The second floor is private and can be closed off with a door. The newly built out second floor has a generously sized 4th bedroom with a king-sized bed, a media room, and a full bathroom.

A bonus loft off the main living area enables you to sleep an extra teenager or two, or you can use the area for arts and crafts for the young kids. We also provide a queen air mattress in case you need to sleep more!

There is a full 2-car garage to park cars in during the cold, snowy nights. We also have plenty of outdoor toys, including kayaks, a canoe, stand-up paddleboards, and tubes for sledding in the winter.

Property manager

Rob

Languages

English

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

New London

Located in New London, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. New London Historical Society and New London Barn Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bayberry Barn Christmas Shop and Potter Place Depot. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

New London, NH

What's nearby

New London Barn Playhouse - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Little Sunapee Lake - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Colby-Sawyer College - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Lake Sunapee - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Sunapee Harbor - 18 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille - ‬9 min drive
‪Bubba's Bar & Grille - ‬14 min drive
‪Tucker’s - ‬6 min drive
‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
‪Millstone Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Outdoor family fun on beautiful Messer Pond - 11 miles from Mt Sunapee! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Outdoor family fun on beautiful Messer Pond - 11 miles from Mt Sunapee!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outdoor family fun on beautiful Messer Pond - 11 miles from Mt Sunapee!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Outdoor family fun on beautiful Messer Pond - 11 miles from Mt Sunapee! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of New London Hospital, New London Barn Playhouse and New London Historical Society. Lake Sunapee and Little Sunapee Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

26 Feb 2025

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

stay for wedding

We rented this house to attend a family wedding in Sunapee. It was immaculately clean, beautifully decorated, comfortable beds, crafts and games and a movie room, and a ton of space for all. We had a wonderful stay, thanks very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

5 Sept 2024

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

Family end of summer getaway

Great location! Close to town but felt relaxed and peaceful. Would definitely look to rent this house again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

30 Dec 2023

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

Winter stay

Loved the house had everything we needed! Place is beautiful would definetely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

XIAO LI

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Nice house, beautiful and clean, first choice when you travel in New London!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

31 Aug 2024

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

Relaxing Stay

Robs place is great! Very spacious and clean with just about everything you need. Just a very short walk to get to the dock which had a paddle boat and kayaks to use, all in great shape. We personally love messer pond, it’s more like a lake with beautiful views, great fishing, and is quiet and peaceful. Hopefully we’ll be back again soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

17 July 2024

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great host

We love this property. Close to a beautiful pond. Quiet. All amenities. Robert did everything to make our stay comfortable.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

26 Jan 2024

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

Great House and Friendly Responsive Host

We've stayed here a couple of times. The house has a great layout for the family, is not far from the Mt. Sunapee and the grocery store. Most importantly, the host is responsive and accommodating. We've stayed here two years in a row and are considering making it an annual tradition.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

18 Feb 2025

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

Winter Getaway

This was our second stay. Plenty of privacy in a nice neighborhood. Although our party was smaller, the home offers plenty of space for 2 families with children. The open kitchen, dining and living room space allows for good family time. The open loft is a great play space for children while allowing the opportunity for adults to monitor what’s going on up above. We have yet to use the upstairs family room- but it would be a great for space teens to hang. An added perk was having use of the 2 car garage. Easy unloading/and packing and not having to clean the cars off after a storm. The driveway was plowed when we arrived even though snow had just stopped falling shortly before and was plowed twice during a larger storm on our last day so we had no trouble leaving the next morning. Just a short ride to Mt. Sunapee for boarding, as well as a hospital and market. Host and property management team very responsive to questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

28 Sept 2023

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Daughter's wedding

Great place, had some problems at first but the owner was very responsive and we had a great time! Beautiful home! This was the perfect gathering spot for the pre-wedding festivities and for family to gather. Would stay here again and recommend to family and friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

1 Mar 2024

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enjoyable

lots of space; enjoyed spending quality time with my grandchildren; I especially liked the use of the garage. As far as suggestions go, kitchen was very well equipped but could use a few more spoons and a ladle. I would certainly consider renting it again Thanks Paul S.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kent W.

17 Aug 2023

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NH Vacation Home

A newer well appointed home. Spacious with many nice features. A great winter ski house for a group. Nice in summer too, but Messer Pond access and water frontage is NOT for young kids. Quite swampy and weedy.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman B.

19 Aug 2023

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Multigenerational getaway

This home was close to perfect for our trip family of nine, ages 7 to 77. There were enough beds, 3 full bathrooms, and the dining table was large enough to fit us comfortably. It was located in a quiet, private area yet only minutes to the grocery store, restaurants, and nearby attractions. Everyone especially enjoyed the kayaks, canoe, paddle board and even a paddle boat. The property, its amenities and location did not disappoint. We would consider booking again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 July 2023

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Perfect!

This house perfectly met our needs. There was a play area for the kids, a large dining table for the whole family, a wonderful kitchen, and plenty of comfy room for the adults. It was spotlessly clean and beautiful. The house and furnishings were in great condition, but not too precious/fragile to be used. The access to the pond and the kayaks and paddle board were fantastic. We felt private and secluded, but it is only a few minutes to shops, restaurants/bakeries, and grocery. The beach at Little Sunapee was wonderful for the kids. Nice hikes were nearby. The owner and management company were very responsive. And there were fireflies!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle N.

29 May 2023

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Wilderness Immersion with Comforts of Home

This home is situated next to Messer Pond in the woods near New London. Easy access to town, restaurants, shops, grocery store and more. Home was very comfortable and clean with ample space for large family. The outdoor screened in gazebo was amazing for a pre dinner drinks and appetizers. And access to kayaks, canoes and paddle board at the pond was a huge hit with the teens in our group. The theater room upstairs was a great way for the teens to have a separate hangout space. We rented a boat at Lake Sunapee and topped off a long day with a family cookout back at the house. Perfect way to spend the holiday weekend - we will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony N.

16 Aug 2023

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Lake house get away

Our family enjoyed staying at this house. The 4 bedrooms plus loft and three full baths fit the 6 of us perfectly. The host left a welcome book with activity ideas we enjoyed including a dinner restaurant, a nearby beach, and the local playhouse. The dock has an 11'4" paddleboard, a mini paddleboard, a large kayak, a medium kayak, a ride-atop kayak, and a 2 driver paddleboat, all of which made for good times on the very calm and quiet pond. Note the pond is a short walk down some stairs, across a small street, and down a trail, and only a sliver is visible from the house through summer foliage. Host was accommodating of our dog and the area is dog friendly. As with anywhere near a pond in summer, bring bug spray! We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan F.

31 Aug 2023

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Absolutely Perfect Stay For Our Family

My family stayed in this New London home for a few days over the summer, and we truly could not have asked for a better experience. Not only was the home incredibly clean and spacious, but it had everything we needed to have a comfortable stay. This house is in a wonderful, private location with a dock and water view a few steps away in the backyard. We also enjoyed coffee and breakfast in the gazebo, as our 1 year old ran around. There were beach chairs, life jackets, and everything you could need to enjoy the warm weather. Additionally, the upstairs apartment area and movie room made the perfect spot to relax and put our little one to bed quietly, while we enjoyed some down time. I can’t say enough about how perfect our visit was, and we truly hope to be able to come back again. I can absolutely see some hiking, exploring New London, and visits to Colby-Sawyer in our future.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim w.

31 Dec 2022

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Family Christmas

The home was perfect for our family Christmas. A few suggestions: king size sheets for upstairs bedroom. They went with a queen size flat sheet as their only sheet. More kitchen dish towels. More kitchen sponges. More kitchen serveware (only one serving spoon and fork). The property management company was very responsive when we called about the slushy driveway that was quickly turning to sheer ice They came and plowed, sanded and salted, then came back the next day as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sybil C.

22 Sept 2022

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This is one of the best VRBO homes we have ever stayed in. Peaceful, secluded, perfect place to rela

My husband and I and our son and his wife thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this well appointed and lovely home. The staircase leading to the upstairs "apartment": bedroom and full bath provided perfect privacy for our son and his wife. Relaxing in the gazebo on the back porch was a favorite activity. We especially loved eating breakfast outdoors and listening to the birds.The owner provided several kayaks and a paddle board for exploring Messer Pond which is actually a small lake. The kitchen is modern and great for cooking family meals. We visited in August and were amazed to look up at the night sky and see a spectacular view of the Milky Way and a myriad of stars in the sky! The host was easy to communicate with via VRBO. He also has a property manager which is a bonus. Although we didn't have children with us, a nice feature is the loft space that is open to the living room, dining room, kitchen area - so children could play with the many games provided but within easy hearing of adults. The clothes washer and dryer seem very new and are easy to use. We were totally in love with this home away from home - and would give it a 10 star rating if we could!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne S., Spencer, MA

3 Sept 2022

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Total relaxation 😌

Our family enjoyed this relaxing vacation home. Kayaking around Messer Pond was beyond relaxing and we enjoyed ourselves. Kitchen just needs a spatula and a chef knife and I would be all set to cook for my family ❤

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

26 Aug 2022

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Comfortable home--great location

The home was tastefully decorated and very comfortable. It was fun to use the outdoor deck and gazebo, and having lake access was great. The location, close to New London and Mount Sunapee is wonderful. Cooking equipment was a bit minimal and kayaks could use a little maintenance.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen S.

5 Aug 2022

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Perfection.

Came into town for a family wedding, and we really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend this place! It’s even better in person than the pictures. We loved exploring Messer Pond and will definitely book this house again should we find ourselves in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R., SHARON, MA

14 Mar 2022

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Great modern clean house in an awesome area near Mt. Sunapee

We had a great time! Really liked your house, very roomy and clean with great amenities!! Also an awesome house noise insulation in the area over garage, as we had small kids with us and no issue with the TV noise from the main area. We got to enjoy nice snow as well, very pretty area all around your house and of course Mt. Sunapee near by! Thanks again and we will definitely come back next year. Thanks, Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

11 Mar 2022

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Perfect home for our group

We had a blast, and the house was clean, spacious and offered a great place for our family to reconnect and have some fun. Quick ride to the Mtn and ski conditions were fantastic especially since the day before it was downpouring. Couldn't have asked for more, thank you again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

28 Feb 2022

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Great house, great location

Great house and great location. Stayed here over February break with 4 adults and 2 kids. About 35 minutes to ragged mountain and 20 to mount Sunapee. House is on a dead end road with absolutely no traffic. Property is less than a 5 minute drive to center of town for grocery shopping, breakfast, shops, and restaurants. Could easily ride a bike there. Plenty of space for everyone and even a separate loft area overlooking the living room that was the perfect area for the kids to play. Main living area (kitchen, living room, dining room) is just one big open area. Large kitchen with what looked like pretty new appliances. Would definitely rent this house again.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan F.

16 Feb 2022

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Robert's Home

Robert was great & easy to work with. House was just as advertised & clean. The theater room was a cool surprise for kids. Recommend to anyone considering!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

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Hosted by Rob

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Children's Bedroom

Guest 1

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Upstairs Bedroom

3 bathrooms

First Floor Guest Bath

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Second Floor Guest Bath

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Outdoor family fun on beautiful Messer Pond - 11 miles from Mt Sunapee!

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10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

stay for wedding

Mary S.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

Family end of summer getaway

Lindsey G.

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Winter stay

Amy R.

10/10 Excellent

XIAO LI

XIAO LI

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Relaxing Stay

Stephanie B.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

great host

Stephen C.

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

Great House and Friendly Responsive Host

Alex T.

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.