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Hounds Nest:Community Decks on Stinson Lake, Dogs Ok, Central AC, Fire Pit, Fast WiFi & more

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Gorgeous Post & Beam - spacious open concept, yet cozy!
Eat In Kitchen - let's go fishing and catch tonight's dinner
Board games?  You bet!
Welcome to Hound's Nest in beautiful Rumney
Picnic by the lake - bring your canoes, your kayaks, your paddleboards - Lake Stinson beckons!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Rumney, NH
  • Stinson Lake
    8 min walk
  • Polar Caves Park
    14 min drive
  • Rumney Rock Climbing
    15 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    59 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1st Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft Bunk Room

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Hounds Nest:Community Decks on Stinson Lake, Dogs Ok, Central AC, Fire Pit, Fast WiFi & more

Welcome to NH’s natural playground where the Pemi River meanders through the White Mountains. There’s an amazing array of fun things to do nearby.

Within 20 minutes, find 55 hiking trails, climbing areas, equestrian centers, and riverside fun. Bike along peaceful roads, crisscross rivers, & traverse covered bridges. Stop to fish & swim.

Enjoy local restaurants: craft brews, pubs, family fare, & fine dining - there's something for every palate! Or just relax; enjoy your cozy accommodations.
Hound's Nest is the perfect place for you, your family, and your friends to get away. Hound’s Nest welcomes guests into its warm woodsy décor and soaring post & beam construction. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by a peaceful paradise. Enter the spacious screened-in porch; rest on a rocking chair; sit at the dining table – please enjoy the birdsong.

Now, enter through the main door, one can’t help but look up and marvel at the gorgeous post-and-beam construction – it takes you back to a by-gone era of quality craftsmanship. Guests are wrapped in the warm wood finishes. Plenty of space for family and friends to gather and spread out at Hound’s Nest. Two living rooms book-end the eat-in kitchen. Tucked away behind the stairway is the main floor bedroom. Climb the stairs to the second bedroom and sleeping loft that overlooks the kitchen and living room.

Hound’s Nest wraps you in the peaceful blanket of the New Hampshire woodlands, and yet nearby fun abounds!

Come to Hound’s Nest and enjoy all the fun Stinson Lake & Stinson Mountain offer. Stinson Lake, a deep-water, glacier lake, is one of the few NH lakes without parasitic plants; its waters boast 25-foot visibility. Perfect for water play – fish, boat, paddle, and swim in Stinson Lake’s refreshing, clear water. Good news! Guests of Hound’s Nest enjoy access to Stinson Lake via the community’s deck.

Hound’s Nest is close to Stinson Mountain, a lesser-known peak of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. As with all White Mountain National Forest venues, guests can enjoy hiking, climbing, & mountaineering. With an elevation of 2,890 feet, Stinson Mountain has some family-friendly walks that lead to great views! Prefer to ride? Hound’s Nest is surrounded by peaceful winding country roads – take a ride and enjoy! Prefer spelunking? Hound’s Nest is less than 15 minutes to Polar Caves Park. Prefer Rock Climbing? Rattlesnake Mountain is just 15 minutes from Hound's Nest.

After a day of adventure, return to Hound’s Nest to relax and enjoy family and friends. Hang out on the screened-in porch – gather around the large dining table: enjoy dinner, play board games, or make a puzzle. Prefer comfy conversation: the front living room provides cozy seating for conversation over cocktails. Prefer to watch a show? The back living room provides a big screen, smart TV. Watch your favorite streaming services!

As your evening winds down, Hound’s Nest comfortably sleeps 7 guests in 2 bedrooms and a sleeping loft. Each bedroom has a Queen bed; the sleeping loft has 3 Twin beds. With a blend of queen and twin beds, Hound’s Nest easily accommodates couples, singles, and kids. 1 full bath with a walk-in shower rounds out the accommodations.

Have a furry family member? Hounds Nest will host a small to medium sized dog. Please contact your host to make arrangements. A pet fee will apply.

***** Hound’s Nest Accommodation Highlights:
- Lake Access: 5-minute walk to Community Docks & Decks: bring your boat, kayak, canoe, paddle board, fishing gear or picnic
- Fun Entertainment: Hi Speed WiFi, Big Screen Smart TV, & Board Games
- Open Living Space: Two living rooms – plenty of comfy seating for everyone
- Mobility-Friendly: After climbing a few stairs, the main floor provides a bedroom, a bathroom, and living space.
- Fully-equipped kitchen with full size appliances
- Kitchen has a coffee maker, blender, toaster, dishwasher & more!
- Laundry: Full-size washer & dryer in the basement
- Parking: Private driveway accommodates up to 4 cars, or 2 cars and a small boat (<22-feet) trailer
- Large Screened-in Porch: Enjoy the evening mountain air
- Central AC and Central Heat ensures you're comfortable in any season.

***** SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Maximum Occupancy – 7)
Main Floor Bedroom (Sleeping Capacity – 2)
** Queen Bed
** Bedside Tables with Lamps
** Bureau
** Large Closet

Second Floor Bedroom (Sleeping Capacity – 2)
** Queen Bed
** Bedside Tables with Lamps
** Bureau
** Smart TV

Second Floor Loft (Sleeping Capacity – 3)
** 3 Twin Beds

Bathroom Facilities
** 1 Full bathroom with walk-in shower on the main level
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Mobility Friendly Property: This home is considered mobility friendly, because it meets the following criteria:
1) One floor living is possible - at least 1 bedroom and 1 full bath are on the main living level.
2) Few stairs (6 or less) to enter the main living level.
3) Easy access bathing: either a walk-in shower or grab bar to assist with entering a tub/shower combination.
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About iTrip NH Properties
- Smoking is strictly prohibited. Guests will be fined & immediately evicted for smoking or vaping in the home or on the property.
- NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME.
These are cause for eviction with no refund. If any damage impacts our ability to offer the home for future guests, you will be held liable.
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Amenities:
-Each of property features a starter set of supplies for guests which includes toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, & hand soap.
-The beds are fully made & ready for your arrival with freshly laundered linens. A set of towels for each registered guest are included in the rental rate.
- For family friendly homes, children's furnishings are available for an additional charge (as availability permits).
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Visiting like a local means being neighborly. Please be respectful of the owner's home and considerate of the neighbors at all times.

Property manager

Liann DiMare
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Mountain view

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

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

About the area

Rumney

Located in Rumney, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Mary Baker Eddy Historic House and Plymouth Historical Society Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Rhino Bike Works and Paradise Point Nature Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Rumney, NH

What's nearby

  • Stinson Lake - 8 min walk
  • Polar Caves Park - 14 min drive
  • Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club - 30 min drive
  • Loon Mountain Ski Resort - 42 min drive
  • Ice Castles - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plain Jane's Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Moose Scoops Ice Cream - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Rumney Rocks Bistro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Common Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Miss K's Homemade Ice Cream - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hounds Nest:Community Decks on Stinson Lake, Dogs Ok, Central AC, Fire Pit, Fast WiFi & more pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hounds Nest:Community Decks on Stinson Lake, Dogs Ok, Central AC, Fire Pit, Fast WiFi & more?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hounds Nest:Community Decks on Stinson Lake, Dogs Ok, Central AC, Fire Pit, Fast WiFi & more?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hounds Nest:Community Decks on Stinson Lake, Dogs Ok, Central AC, Fire Pit, Fast WiFi & more located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of White Mountain National Forest and Stinson Lake. Mary Baker Eddy Historic House and Rattlesnake Mountain are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hideout in the woods!
The place was fabulous, and I loved the location. My only negative comments would be 1) that the laundry facilities are in a basement only accessible from outside, so I didn't do any laundry since it was raining; and 2) most of the beds are up rather steep stairs, but probably not a problem for folks younger than our old knees. We just used the one downstairs bedroom. Otherwise, the place was well-furnished, comfortable, secluded and quiet. I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away and relax!
Amazing location away from the main stream traffic. Property was supplied with all the essentials and provided a quiet retreat that we would gladly visit again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Retreat
We enjoyed our stay at the Hound’s Nest. The cottage was well-appointed for our visit, providing everything we could need. The Lake Stinson/Rumney area is beautiful and the weather was perfect for walking, fishing, swimming and hiking, as well as evening campfires. We deducted some stars because the cleaning company failed to remove the trash and recycling of the previous guests. It took several days and several texts to the management service to have it removed. But other than that, it was a perfect stay and wonderful getaway for our family over the extended holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arti D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great comfortable home
The home was clean and had all the necessary amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paweł Ł.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paul
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

JB

Great Stay
We spent two nights and found the listing to be exactly described. The house was well-equipped. We slept well. We found the location to be quiet and peaceful with easy access to the lake. The furniture was not as comfortable as we would have preferred. The beds were great, but the dinning chairs and living room furniture weren't ideal. Overall, it was a great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Cozy Lakeside Cabin
My family of 5 stayed here for 3 nights and were happy with our experience. The location was excellent, just a short walk from the lake and very quiet, and the house itself is beautiful. The porch was the highlight for our family, and we spent much of our time in the house sitting out there and playing games. We had a couple of minor things come up that we followed up with iTrip on, and they were very responsive and helpful. We hope to visit again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robin s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Little Holiday Destination
Home is well maintained and quirky. Only complaint and it's super minor was the lack of snow removal. We enjoyed our Thanksgiving holiday weekend and would love to come back during the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary f., Dearborn, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The home was clean and had all the kitchen equipment we needed. Questions to the manager were promptly answered. We found the location to work out very well, as there were plenty of hiking trails within 30 minutes and a couple of small towns nearby to visit as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Emilie H.

Wonderful Autumn Getaway
My husband and I rented this house for a long weekend away and it was exactly what I wanted for a fall getaway! Everything was clean and cozy. The screened in porch was perfect and the location was so nice. Thank you for hosting such a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin
We stayed for PSU homecoming weekend and plan to stay again soon . House was spotless when we arrived and had everything we needed. We loved the joinery woodwork inside and screened in porch was great for morning coffee . The drive in is classic New England.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Damien T.

Hounds Nest, Rumney NH
We had a very relaxing stay. A very minor issue on the first evening but the management team got it resolved quickly. House was clean and well set up. We enjoyed the porch, outdoor fire-pit and got to explore the area. I would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P., East Hartland, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time!
Perfect spot for the family to hang. Had terrible weather so spent a good portion just hanging out inside playing games with the kids and made most of our meals at the house. Everyone had a great time and the house was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

Hounds Nest Rumney NH
Beautiful clean well maintained cabin, perfect for a week stay in NH. Short walk to Stinson lake. Lake access very limited, small deck overlooking a very nice and clean lake, but no real shoreline to use. Small dock available which was nice but 2 boats moored there which took up most of the space. Parking at lake extremely limited so best to walk from cabin. We did enjoy bringing our lunches and relaxing on the deck at the lake which was nice . Washer & dryer in basement very convenient to use. Short drive to town for food & supplies if needed. House was well stocked when we arrived, BBQ grill available, and dog friendly which for us was a huge plus. Overall very pleasant stay in a nice quiet location which was what we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jos K.

Awesome stay at Hounds Nest
My wife and I had a great stay at Hounds Nest. This well equipped house has everything you need for a great stay! The team was very to communicate with. It’s very easy to get to some challenging hikes and we enjoyed the well deserved beer in Rumney afterwards. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mellow
The kids loved the house. My wife loved the house. We had a relaxing stay off the beaten track.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay close to White Mountain National Forest
We had a great stay at this well maintained, spacious cabin in the woods. Everything was as advertised and both checkin and checkout were easy. 2 notes of advice: It is several miles off the beaten path -- get groceries before you make your way from Rt. 3 or Rt. 93. Also it is a solid 45 min from Franconia Notch State Parks -- if that is part of your day, budget that time into your travel. All in all, totally positive and would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hounds Nest is wonderful
We stayed the week up at Lake Stinson and it was fantastic. Hounds Nest is a beautiful home and it is well equipped with everything you may need. House was comfortable and very clean. Easy enough to walk to the lake to swim and fish. Nice little welcome package of water and wine was a very nice touch! We have friends that own a home just down the street so it was a perfect location for us to be close to them as well. I highly recommend this place. Everything about it was super easy. We will be back next summer for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jesus z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin
Enjoyed our stay - easy access and check in / out process was seamless
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Loved our stay at Hounds Nest. Took the dogs to swim in the lake. It was clean and comfy. Rumney was cute and friendly. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin in Rumney!
Wonderful place, very clean with all the amenities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace G., Boonton, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy wooden house
The house is simply adorable. We are impressed about the wood joinery and construction of this house. We spent most of the day rock climbing in Rumney. It was nice to come home to this cozy house at the end of day. The host left bottle waters, a bottle of wine and coffee. That is a classy and considerate touch. Everything we need was in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a quiet weekend!
Great location near hiking trails and the lake. The home had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rumney
The property was perfect for us and was close to our hiking location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jean H., Stow, Ma.

Very relaxing and quiet getaway!
My husband and our hound dog, Molly, went to Hounds Nest for 5 days and had the best time! The post and beam house is beautiful!! Just the right size house! Very nicely stocked!! It was after Labor day so it wasn't as busy as it gets in the summer, which made it even better to sit down on the lake and have our cocktails. We will definitely recommend this property, and hope to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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