Lovely Location on Quiet Pristine Mountain Lake

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Andover, NH

Webster Lake

8 min drive

Toad Hall

14 min drive

Ragged Mountain Ski Resort

27 min drive

Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)

39 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Exterior

About this property

With 225 feet of lake frontage this property shares the end of a peninsula with one other house. It is considered one of the finest properties on Highland Lake. Attractive sitting areas, a screened gazebo and an expansive level yard all face the lake and distant views of Mt. Kearsarge and Ragged mountain. Full use of the lake is encouraged with a small shallow beach, a 30 foot dock, and available kayaks, canoe and paddle board. Additionally, the spacious Andover town beach is in close proximity (a few hundred yards), as is the 50 mile Northern Rail Trail (walking and biking) and a public boat ramp. All close but not too close. This is not a rental house as such; but a year-round family vacation home which is occasionally rented.

The house has 1940’s charm with many updated features including an all new kitchen. The large living room/dining room has wall to wall south facing windows taking in the magnificent views while brightening the house interior. There are three well furnished bedrooms upstairs and a full bath; one of the rooms has a king bed, one a queen bed, and the third a double bed along with a bunk bed. There are two small multi use rooms off the living room and the kitchen on the main floor along with a second bathroom (with a shower). On the north side of the house is a large screened in porch. There is a washer and dryer in the basement. The house is very nicely furnished with virtually everything a renter could reasonably want.

Property manager

Joshua Norris Owner/Property Manager

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Similar properties

Come spend summer on the lake and relax.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

East Andover

Located in East Andover, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Winslow State Park and Wadleigh State Park, while Toad Hall and New London Barn Playhouse are cultural highlights. Tarbin Gardens and Jennifer Mitchell / JemGlass Studio are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Andover, NH

What's nearby

Webster Lake - 8 min drive
Ragged Mountain Ski Resort - 27 min drive
Lake Winnisquam - 29 min drive
Highland Mountain Bike Park - 34 min drive
Newfound Lake - 34 min drive

Getting around

Tilton Station - 21 min drive
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pizza Chef Of Franklin - ‬10 min drive
‪Vulgar Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
‪The Refinery - ‬13 min drive
‪May Garden - ‬14 min drive
‪Naughty Nellie's Ice Cream Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Location on Quiet Pristine Mountain Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Location on Quiet Pristine Mountain Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Location on Quiet Pristine Mountain Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Location on Quiet Pristine Mountain Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Webster Lake, Daniel Webster Birthplace State Historic Site and Tarbin Gardens. Toad Hall and Franklin Regional Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

sokhanb

3 Sept 2024

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

Quiet and peaceful

Wonderful home. Plenty of space. Kids had a blast. My husband and I got to relax and watch our kids enjoying themselves. Great view! Great spot to get up and walk out to the back, sit down by the lake and enjoy and leisurely cup of coffee...and a glass of wine in the evening.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

19 Aug 2024

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

Exactly what we hoped for

Fantastic host, beautiful lake house. Plenty of space inside and out for family. Highland Lake itself is clean and desirable. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calder S.

8 Dec 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Probably one of the best places we’ve stayed. Excellent host, beautiful property, location and neighbors. Has one of the best kitchen setups I’ve seen, has everything you’ll need.

Stayed 60 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

27 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Lake Stay

This property is an ideal family lake house. It is homey, comfortable, clean, and has everything you need. There was no kitchen gadget we reached for that it didn't have. The washer, dryer, and dishwasher all worked great. For indoor entertainment there's tons of board games and a great library (plus tv with apps like Netflix etc.) The outside is beautifully landscaped and the lake is just steps away from the back door. There are multiple seating areas in the yard. The dock is sturdy and the fishing is good. Best of all kayaks and paddleboards are available. The host was super helpful and responsive and made some great local restaurant recommendations too! We couldn't ask for more!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo Y.

23 May 2020

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

Exactly what we were looking for

We stayed for 2 months with the whole family. The house is much roomier than it appears from the outside, 8 or more people would have been very comfortable there. House has anything and everything you can possibly need including children toys and kayaks. Josh was great to deal with and very responsive. Great friendly neighbors and plenty of privacy. The house is right on Northern rail trail making for very easy hiking and biking even with children. Fast strong internet for those who can't leave work behind.. Hoping the house will become available in the fall so we can come spend some time on the lake again!

Stayed 59 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

28 July 2019

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

Fantastic vacation lake house

Our family had a wonderful vacation at this home and found the entire place very relaxing and peaceful. Was awesome !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Michael K.

23 July 2019

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

A hot week at Highland Lake

Our family of five adults and a two-year old toddler spent a week at this property. We had a wonderful time. The property was every bit as advertised, with ample bedroom space, a large and welcoming family area, dining room and kitchen. The house sits literally feet from the water and activities ranging from swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing are all at your finger tip. It was quite hot the week we were there, but the window A/C units in the downstairs space plus two upstairs bedrooms kept us comfortable--and except for one night the temperature dropped nicely anyway. We would definitely stay here again, with two quite minor caveats: first, the presence of the town beach a few hundred yards away was nice for our toddler, but also ramped up the noise factor as large numbers of people enjoyed the community beach; and second, while we had ample privacy, this is not a secluded property as the house sits on a cul-de-sac with several other properties, two of which abut this location on each side. This proximity was not obtrusive, but you knew you were part of a neighborhood instead of in a sequested retreat location. Not a bother for us, but worth knowing. One final word. Josh, the owner, was quite responsive from beginning to end, and made the details of our stay quite simple.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

31 July 2018

Great family vacation

We had a great stay. The house was perfect for our family. We’ve been vacationing with my in-laws for 10 years and this was the nicest house yet. Thanks for sharing it with us. We spent lots of time outdoors and really enjoyed the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Laura J., Hartford, CT

27 July 2018

Property was just as described. Immaculately clean. Comfortably furnished. Perfectly situated on lak

Had a Wonderful week at this terrific cottage! Immaculate, comfortable perfectly situated about 20 ft from the water. Nice, sturdy dock. Kitchen extremely well stocked with everything you might need. Kayaks, paddle board and lots of water toys. Pretty little lake with crystal clear water perfect for swimming and floating . Quiet and very relaxing. Great yard for games and fire pit for enjoying at night. Loved watching at listening to the family of loons which we saw several times each day. Great family vacation!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dena C.

24 July 2018

Wonderful House for Family Fun

Simply perfect. Quiet lake, beautiful house and kind owners. If you are looking for a place to connect with family and enjoy the outdoors, this is it.

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

30 May 2018

Super clean, super peaceful and awesome views. We can’t wait to come back!

Shhhh...it’s perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Arturo Roberto T.

10 May 2018

Amazing place with a very communicative owner

We were a party of 5 and we came to see my daughter graduate from college. We stayed 2 days and the house was extremely beautiful, on the lake with an amazing view. There was a lot of space for all of us and the owner was really fast at replying to our questions. Thank you so much for letting us stay here! Absolutely recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Skye B.

11 Oct 2017

Beautiful House

Thank you for hosting us. The house and property are gorgeous. We especially loved the lake views from the house, and also the seating area w/fireplace in the backyard. The bunk beds and sleeping arrangements work perfectly for the family. We would definitely come back. Thanks again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alice J.

31 May 2017

Wonderful Lake House

We just loved this beautiful place! It was comfortable, clean as a whistle, quiet and picturesque, which was perfect for our family. Everything you need for cooking, it's there in the well-equipped kitchen. And you can dine inside, on the porch or out on the dock -- lots of options, no matter the weather. We couldn't have asked for a better place to gather for a local graduation weekend. Thank you, Norris family, for sharing this gem!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

pEG D.

18 May 2017

Wonderful place

This was our 2nd stay, and it was just as good as our first stay. We love this place.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

pEG D.

26 Feb 2017

Lake House Perfection

The house on HIghland lake was perfect. It was clean, well maintained, comfortable, warm ( in a blizzard), and has beautiful views of the lake. Josh was accommodating of our special requests, ( providing a ground floor bed for our elderly father) and shoveling the drive and walk. It was a wonderful Place to write, read, relax and enjoy our grandchildren. We can't wait to return.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Myriam W., Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland

14 Oct 2016

Beautiful location right on the lake, great house

We had a very nice stay on Highland Lake. The house is well-equipped, clean, and comfortable. We enjoyed the kayaks, paddle boat, and even swimming. Fall foilage was at its peak and the vista from the house with the colorful trees was absolutly gorgeous. We hope to be back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robin and Len O.

16 Sept 2016

Gorgeous location, wonderful lake and caring owners

What an amazing week we had. It was hurricane weather at our home and positively perfect at our home away! The lake is the nicest we have been to and the home and owners were delightfully comforting. Thank you to all involved!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean Z.

3 Aug 2016

We had a great time; we would come back again.

My family of four rented your wonderful lake house the last week of July. We are from Pennsylvania and usually vacation down the Outer Banks, NC so this was out first rental up North. I wanted to explore New Hampshire since my youngest daughter attends college here. We thoroughly enjoyed staying at your wonderful lake house. It started the moment we stepped through your front door and were treated to a beautiful view of Highland lake through the back windows. We went outside and couldn't believe how quiet and peaceful it was. We were looking for a quiet, peaceful, and relaxing vacation and we found it here. The bedrooms were comfortable. The kitchen was clean and well stocked. All the appliances worked perfectly as did the WiFi, television, DVD player,, washer and dryer. The master bedroom had a window air conditioning unit which we never used. We were quite comfortable with the fan. All of the rooms had fans. We loved having the 2 kayaks and canoe so that our whole family could explore the lake together. We took full advantage of the kayaks and canoe throughout the week. There was also a stand up paddle board which we attempted for the first time. We also went swimming in the lake; the water was quite comfortable. I am fascinated my loons and was very excited that their was a family of Common Loons living on the lake. We saw them and heard them quite often. There is also a bald eagle living near or on the lake. We like to go hiking so we took excursions to Kearsarge Mountain and Mt. Cardigan. The hiking was great. We also took a trip over to Gunstoke Mountain to go ziplining which we found to be quite fun. There are some power boats on the lake but there are not a lot so it is not too noisy or crowded. There is a grocery store about 15 minutes away. All in all we had a fun and relaxing vacation and would definitely consider returning in the future. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Joshua Norris Owner/Property Manager

This house was recently purchased by our family to be used as a vacation home. We live and work, close by, at Proctor Academy which is also in Andover. We are both college graduates, if that is important. VRBO seems to think so.

Why they chose this property

We had been looking for a house, appropriate for us, on Highland Lake for some time and feel very fortunate to have been able to purchase this property. It is a gem. We think the pictures tell the story.

What makes this property unique

This is one of the few four season houses on this area of the lake. There is a nice sense of community here during the summer, and during the other months we have the area pretty much to ourselves. We have the benefit of our own secluded and completely accessible waterfront with a small beach and a dock, but also the property has proximity to the town beach and the rail trail. This is a perfect spot for one or two families with up to six children (more if the two multi-use rooms are utilized as bedrooms--there are two air mattresses available).

There is lots to do in the area: Although East Andover itself is a very small village, Andover is 7 minutes west on rt 11 (Bank, Pizza Chef, mini mart wine and beer selection), and Proctor Academy (tennis, hiking trails). 15 minutes to the east on Rt. 11 is the small city of Franklin with restaurants and a Hannafords Grocery Store. 10 minutes further east on Rt. 11 is The Tangiers Discount Mall which is surrounded by box stores (Walmart, Hone Depot, Lowes) and lots of franchise restaurants. So the unique benefit is a beautiful and peaceful rural lake setting which is not far from lots of things people seem to want.