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Lakes Region - Lakeside cottage on pristine Great East Lake - Smoke Free

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Cottage with screen porch
View from the Loft
New Kitchen
Living area
Access to the Loft

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 439.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Wakefield, NH
  • Great East Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lovell Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Balch Pond
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakes Region - Lakeside cottage on pristine Great East Lake - Smoke Free

The cottage is a stand alone structure nestled in a woodland setting with a full kitchen, cozy living area and private bath. All four cottages and the main lodge enjoy wonderful views of Great East Lake from the privacy of your own space or join in community events just a short distance from your front door.

Outdoor Events might include sailing the 2 sunfish, paddling the 6 kayaks or 2 SUPs (stand up paddle boards), enjoying the pedal boat, playing volleyball, basketball, badminton, bean bag toss, or swimming, snorkeling, fishing and floating. The game room offers ping pong and pool while offering a great place to relax, read a book or play a board game.

Please inquire about accommodations for larger groups. Check out HomeAway #367203 & #366812.

Smoke Free - Both INSIDE & OUTSIDE

FIREWORKS are prohibited due to the high risk of fire and personal injury.

New Hampshire Rental Operators License #054360

Property manager

Dave Barr

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sanbornville

Located in Wakefield, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and Mary Grant Nature Preserve, while Heritage Park Railroad Museum and New Hampshire Boat Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Acton Fairgrounds and Hampshire Pewter Co.. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Wakefield, NH

What's nearby

  • Great East Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lovell Lake - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Lake Ivanhoe - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Balch Pond - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 33 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Willy's Ale House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Poor People’s Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lino's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tumbledown Farm To Fork & Watering Hole - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thurston and Peters Sugarhouse - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakes Region - Lakeside cottage on pristine Great East Lake - Smoke Free pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakes Region - Lakeside cottage on pristine Great East Lake - Smoke Free?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakes Region - Lakeside cottage on pristine Great East Lake - Smoke Free?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakes Region - Lakeside cottage on pristine Great East Lake - Smoke Free located?

This family-friendly Wakefield cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Great East Lake and Wilson Lake. Lovell Lake Beach and Lake Ivanhoe Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael A.

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

The grounds are very nice and we just went up for the weekend to see the fall leaves change color.

Very nice. More of a Summer getaway and we look forward to going back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Great East Lodge & Cottages

Dave & MB are wonderful hosts. The property is immaculate. Cottages are clean, cozy and comfortable. They are equipped with everything you would need. The lake is gorgeous, with plenty of kayaks and SUPs to use. This is a little slice of heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Wilmington

Perfect!

This cottage was adorable, decorated just right, the screened in porch was so nice, especially at night! The owner's couldn't have been any sweeter or any friendlier. The whole property is amazing!! We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Just as pictured

We really enjoyed this property and the amenities - easy access to a lovely part of the lake, use of stand up paddle boards, kayaks & sunfish. Hosts are great and often on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Charming

The spot was beautiful. Grew up vacationing on the lake and it was a treat to be able to enjoy its charm again. The host was very accommodating and the cabin has so many wonderful touches. Will be going back because it was so relaxing. The cabins are simple but decorated so well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

L M.

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

Charming cottage by the lake

The cottage was very clean and the kitchen was unusually well-equipped. It had everything we wanted, including a screened porch with a view of the lake. Dave gave us a nice tour when we arrived, and showed us the kayaks & paddleboards we could take out on the lake. There was also a gameroom. If you bring a regular boat, the public launch ramp is fairly close. An ideal getaway for a couple, and there is space for kids in the loft. Wished we had more time to spend there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanae Y.

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

Perfect

This is a cozy, delightful cabin on the most beautiful, clean lake. Wonderful screen porch. Dave was easy to communicate with and a welcoming, friendly host. The property has interesting history and is very well kept and cared for. It’s clear that many guests come back here every year, and I can see why. I would stay here again any time. Absolutely loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley C.

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

Cozy Cabin…

What a great place for our anniversary weekend retreat! Dave is a wonderful host - communicative and so friendly. We loved talking to him about…well a lot things. This place is really well appointed from mustard/mayo in the fridge to water toys to the game room - even cozy blankets for a fall nap on the porch. We look forward to going back for a longer stay! Thank you Dave!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simply charming and totally relaxing!

We stayed for a week with our 2 children (ages 5 & 8) and had a lovely week exploring the lake and enjoying all of the kayaks, paddle boards, and floats. The cottage is cozy, clean, and charming. The kids enjoyed the little loft sleeping area and the screened in porch was a great place to relax. The owners are lovely, generous and helpful and we all enjoyed visiting with their friendly golden retrievers. I would highly recommend this property to friends and relatives and we hope to return for another week next summer.

10/10 Excellent

sara r., salem n.h

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

Peaceful paradise

Cabin is wonderful and decorated in rustic cabin style. Kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals .The screened in porch is wonderful for meals , drinks , naps ,gets afternoon sun great view and beautiful sunsets . My only suggestion would be a heat source maybe electric fireplace. First morning was very cold untill the afternoon sun hit. Loved my stay would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nina j.

Love this place!

Our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids aged 9 &14) spent a week at Dylan Cottage 2 summers in a row. We LOVED it! The cabin is so comfortable with everything you could possibly need. It's a quick walk down to the lake and all the lake toys - kayaks, SUPs, small sailboats, floats, etc. The boathouse with pool, ping pong, foosball, etc is fun for the kids, too. The tiki bar and adirondack chairs are fun for the adults. The water is warm and clear. The owners, Dave and MB, are awesome people - warm, friendly and welcoming! My daughter adored spending time with their 2 friendly and adorable dogs :) We are taking a break for a vacation out West next summer, but know we will be back to Dylan Cottage again one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John H., San Diego

A Real Gem

I contacted Dave back in February of this year about the availability of the Dylan Cottage for two nights in June when we were planning to attend my nephew's wedding. He was not only prompt and helpful in getting back to me, but he was also very funny as he periodically regaled me with stories through e-mail about getting through one of the worst winters ever experienced in New England. Dave and his wife MaryBeth are not only some of the nicest and gracious people we have ever met, but the whole complex is a real gem. They have obviously put a lot of thought into the entire set-up, and being located on Great East Lake is a bonus as the water is very clear and clean. We loved staying in the Dylan Cottage. It was tastefully decorated, very comfortable, and clean and had everything we needed. Plus we loved the screened-in porch! The cottage and property are well cared for, and we highly recommend staying here as it's such a relaxing and enjoyable place. We do have two regrets: the first is that because we were so busy with wedding activities, we did not have the time to take advantage of the kayaks and SUPs (and the boat ride with Dave); and the second is that we did not stay longer. However, the good news is that when we come back to visit my brother and his wife, we have a wonderful place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Murali I.

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

Absolutely awesome

Dave is a super awesome host and the place was perfect, right by the lake!! Thanks David
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN P., Washington, New Hampshire

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

The Perfect Getaway!

We enjoyed our time at the Dylan Cottage. Clean, great cabin and views of the lake and woods. Host Dave Barr was helpful and easy to reach. We will definitely rent again. We recommend this rental. Mark and Kathy Washington, NH
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Cozy cabin

Dave and MB were great hosts. Property and amenities were top notch, really enjoyed being out in the water. Very quiet and relaxing. Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Medford, MA, USA

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

Relaxing getaway

Dave is an excellent host. He was responsive to requests and maintained communication throughout the process. The property is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shayna S.

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

Perfect lake getaway

We had an amazing time at the Dylan cottage. The lake is beautiful and peaceful, the cabins are perfect and adorable decorated. We had absolutely everything we could have needed right on sight. We enjoyed kayaking, fishing, hanging out in the tiki bar, and playing ping pong and pool! Dave was an excellent host, very easy to communicate with and super helpful. We would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Sweetest fun getaway

Easy. Clear, friendly, thorough communication. Owners were truly the best! We wanted for hardly anything for comfort and our teens had so many fun options for lake and land. Cutest loft cottages.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Awesome lake retreat

We stayed in the Dylan cabin. Beautifully appointed, cozy and comfortable. Pristine lake, lots of toys, David and MB are warm and friendly hosts. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Fun-filled Stay at Great East Lake Lodge!

Our family of 4 (including two little ones, ages 4 and 8) just returned from a one week stay in the Dylan cottage. The cabin was adorably decorated and fans kept it cool and comfortable. The boys were thrilled to sleep in the loft (keep in mind if you have little ones, you may also find yourself going up and down that ladder)! To kick off our stay, Dave and MB were kind enough to invite us, and the guests from the other cottages on the property, for welcome drinks on the lake. The lake is AMAZING! Crystal clear and calm. We made good use of kayaks, SUPs, snorkels and floats available in the boathouse. When we weren't on the lake or exploring off property, we enjoyed playing basketball and soccer on the court, ping pong and foosball in the game room above the boathouse or lazing about in our cabin with a DVD or game from their collection. We were friendly with the other guests but often had the amenities completely to ourselves. You do not have to step foot off the property to have a good time BUT if you do, you couldn't have a better location from which to explore. The White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee, Portsmouth, and coastal attractions of New Hampshire and Maine are all easily accessible. Locally, there was a small supermarket with great meat and baked goods, several cute places to grab a bite to eat, as well as a few antique and specialty stores. In summary, this is a perfect place to spend your vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Nathan I.

Slice of Pure New England Magic

Dave and MB keep up a wonderful mini-resort on the shore of a stunning lake. The water was unusually clear, warm, and scum-free, and we wished we booked more time to explore it with the paddle-boards, kayaks, boats, etc they provide. Cottage was clean and quaint - charmingly classic, yet refreshingly updated. Best of all, hosts were helpful, hospitable, and chill. Highly recommend to anyone. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

The most wonderful place!

My family (2 adults, 2 teens) are about to go back for our 5th summer in a row to Dave and MB's little piece of heaven. We have stayed at the Dylan & Charlotte cabins and also with a large group at the lodge. All are wonderfully decorated- each with a slightly different vibe. All the cabins are thoughtfully equipped with most everything you could need- and if it not in the cabin they have some supplies available in the boat house. Speaking of the boat house, it houses lots of water toys- kayaks, paddle boards, floating devices and indoor activities including ping pong & pool tables. You have lots to do or do nothing at all and relax! The lake is gorgeous, refreshing and clean. But my favorite is meeting down at the lakeside for the sunset with other guests and the hosts. I wait all year to come back and someday hope to stay a few weeks! Oh and the loons lulling you asleep...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Wonderful - couldn't be better !!!

Our cottage was clean and equipped with everything we needed. We really enjoyed the kayaks, SUPs, ping pong, playing pool, swimming, watching the sunsets and just relaxing. It was great to have indoor activities for when the weather wasn't exactly perfect as well as the evenings. The owners were very accommodating and helpful. Our only problem was a week was too short of a stay - thinking about two weeks next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peace Tranquility and Nature

The attention to detail at this location is stunning. The cottage is worthy of a magazine spread as you will note in the pictures. From the sparkling clear lake endless water toys and morning kayak trips to our evening tour of the lake ( compliments of Dave) when we spied an amazing rainbow this property did not disappoint. If you are looking to relax, retreat or reconnect with your family this location has all the ingredients. We saw numerous loons and heard their calls as well as an owl. Thank you MB and Dave we will be back. Debbie and Bill Boatwright
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Beautiful lake, lots of loon and a full moon!

A great place from moment one! We were greeted by David and Golden Retrievers Sushi and Mini. David made sure to introduce us to other guests, making us feel like part of the family. We were shown into our lovely and cozy cabin. Cabin was very clean and beautifully done with lots of nice touches - extra fuzzy throw blankets, raccoon and bunny slippers, a s'mores kit and monogrammed tote bag to take home! Then a tour of the complex including boat house, beach front and tiki bar. Lots of wonderful shared amenities. David and MB were often around to chat, check on our stay and offer tourism advise and directions. Mini and Sushi gave us our dog fix! The loons sang us to sleep most nights. We had multiple sightings of a mother and father loon with their chick. Highly recommend booking when a full moon is due. Paddling in the moon light is spectacular, especially when the loons are calling. Great spot for families, retirees, couples - anyone! We'd love to visit again!

About the host

Hosted by Dave Barr

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MB & I live in Newburyport, MA with our Golden Retrievers, Mini & Biker. We enjoy entertaining, spending time with friends and traveling. MB's triathlons require lots of training but there is still time to watch the sunsets.

Why they chose this property

It's hard to describe .... that feeling when you know something is just right !!! Sounds crazy that we bought lake property in February but it felt so good and has been even better than we dreamed.

What makes this property unique

The Lodge was built in 1889 and the Cottages were added in the early 1950's so there is yesterday's rustic charm with today's conveniences. The sunsets, clear water, stars above the fire pit and the loons make us all warm & fuzzy.

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English
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