Chalet

Secluded Waterfront Chalet

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Aerial view
Living area
Property grounds
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Holderness, NH
  • Squam Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • West Rattlesnake Mountain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Waterfront Chalet

Very unique rental opportunity that offers "The Best of Both Worlds"! Your own totally private rental house at the foothills of the Squam Range and your own dock slip on a secluded part of Big Squam Lake. "Blue Gate" as it is known is a lodge style house surrounded by hundreds of acres of land offering the ultimate in privacy. Wake up with your morning cup of coffee while gazing out over your own private pond and watch the abundance of wildlife start their day. Grab your canoe or kayak and go for a paddle. If you have a motorboat, take a short drive to your own private dock slip on Big Squam and spend the day out on the lake. Top off the day with a barbecue on the large wraparound deck and then spend the evening sitting back and enjoying a star filled night while listening to the call of the loons. If this sounds like heaven it is and it's right here in the heart of the Lakes Region.
NH rooms & meals license #061384

Property manager

Jaci Dussault

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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 is not permitted
Booking is not confirmed until a rental agreement is signed by both the renter and the owner.
The rental agreement does not reflect additional fees charged by VRBO.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holderness

Located in Holderness, this chalet is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at White Mountain National Forest and Lake Winnipesaukee. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and Ashland Railroad Station Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Holderness, NH

What's nearby

  • Squam Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • West Rattlesnake Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Squam Lakes Natural Science Center - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Squam Lakes Natural Science Center - 29 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club - 31 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad River Coffee House - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Squam Lakeside Farm - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Squam Lake MarketPlace - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Golden Pond Country Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Walter's Basin - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Waterfront Chalet pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Secluded Waterfront Chalet?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Waterfront Chalet?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Waterfront Chalet located?

Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from West Rattlesnake Mountain and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Squam Lake. White Mountain National Forest and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

J O.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Too many Things

all the reviews that I had read nobody spoke too much about the house focused on the property outside the pond, walking trails things like that the first thing that was frustrating was that there were no instructions whatsoever on how anything worked in the house or trails Wifi nothing in writing explaining what’s going on cleanliness in the bureau main bedroom. The bottom two drawers were filled with mouse droppings. The sink in the master bedroom was completely clogged I will say that was addressed very quickly but still…the washing machine when was completely filled with old soggy, smelly towels that I had to take out and put on the side pretty gross. How are they not seein In the bathroom we had to go and take a quarter of a roll that was left in the other bathroom and put in the main bathroom go back out to the store to get toilet paper. We had already shopped to get supplies left two tiny fans for the house and it was unfortunately extremely hot absolutely, no Internet access after signing into the Wi-Fi both on our iPhones, which are up-to-date and a two-year-old laptop that I’ve never had any problems with access in the Internet on all three devices so literally had no access to the Internet, which really messed us up because my wife’s position did she have to check in even on vacation and we had to drive to a place to get Wi-Fi to do that every single day just not a good experience Explanation for Internet access was well it can be funky at times really😦
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy f.

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

Great stay. Beautiful spot

We enjoyed the location and home from the first walk through the door! What a property! It was the fastest vacation I ever had!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

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

Amazing location

This house is exactly what we were looking for. Beautiful view off the deck. So peaceful and quiet. So many amazing hiking trails.. our dog especially enjoyed them. Looking forward to coming back again soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

So private a mountain and pond all to ourselves

I really enjoyed this property, close to Holderness, Squam, and Sandwich notch. Its a great location and yet totally private. No one around you and lots of interesting walking trails. We were glad, considering the current times, to bring our own linens and towels. I had missed that in the description or forgot as we booked 10 months in advance. So note you will need your own bedding and towels. Also the main bathroom shower is only a handheld but if that is an issue there is also a second full bath. If you stay here, evenings on the deck looking at the Squam range with cocktail and snack ends a perfect day in the lakes region.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Peaceful Secluded Nature Retreat

We loved our stay in this beautiful hidden wonderland. The trees, pond, and sunrise view were spectacular. We were close to the rest of our family down on the lake in another rental, but just far enough away to enjoy “some space in our togetherness” and maintain our own allergy-safe kitchen. Hoping to make it a yearly tradition!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Great Cabin

the cabin was exactly what we needed clean and super view of the lake and mountain off the porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlene G.

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

Quiet solitude

Beautiful property. Very peaceful place to stay. Loved the views of the pond and mountains. Enjoyed walking the many trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin Z.

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

Secluded cabin with path around the lake

Location is A+. Walking path around the lake for quick dog walks. Hikes to Mt Morgan and Mt Percival only a 1/4 mile down the road towards Holderness - totally walkable if parking is tight at the trailhead. Walk along the road in opposite direction past the Holderness sign 1/2 mile maybe. To the left is a parking lot. Hike from there to Mt. Double Head or from the other side of street via Col trail to the Rattlesnake Trails. Cabin is nice. Could use some more kitchen stuff like more baking sheets. Going to the washer and dryer in the basement is quite an adventure, and whoever wired the light switches and outlets - I don’t know what they were thinking - but such quirks are part of the experience of being so secluded. Definitely check out the boat dock that comes with the house - ideal to go kayaking there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

A peaceful retreat

Initial reaction? Stunned by the quiet and the beauty of the place. Longer reaction? Rapt. What a beautiful place, and the sounds of bird and frog, the wind in the trees, the ever-changing vista of water and mountain and cloud: thoroughly restorative and captivating. Hard to contemplate leaving even for groceries. We have every hope of returning as time and opportunity permit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Beautiful

So beautiful and private!! Cant wait to go back!!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Karen A.

A beautiful secluded cabin in Holderness.

Our week at Blue Gate was great. It was perfect for two couples, as we each had our own bedroom and bath on either side of the beautiful main room with huge windows looking out over a private pond. It is set back off the main road, no neighbors, you have total privacy. The dirt road that surrounded the pond was perfect for walking our dog. From our home base here we explored Sandwich, Center Harbor, Meredith and took an awesome boat tour to see the loons on Squam Lake. We also hiked in the Chapman/Visny Woods, climbed Red Hill and made our way up the the notch further into the White Mountains. There is no AC or ceiling fans, so bring your own fans if you expect a stretch of hot weather (usually not an issue in NH, but this summer was unusually hot at times). That said,we were fine the week we were there. I am happy to recommend this property as a fine rental from which to enjoy beautiful NH!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jaci Dussault

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English