Sandy Beach Oasis on Lake Ivanhoe
9.2
Outstanding(46 Reviews)House in Wakefield, NH
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this house rental
Lake Ivanhoe sandy beach oasis! .This cottage has everything you need for a perfect lake front getaway. Kitchen with stove, fridge, microwave. Three bedrooms in total. Lake front bedroom has a queen size bed with a large picture window overlooking the lake. The second room also has a queen size bed. The third bedroom has full size bunks for the kids to sleep comfortably. The open concept dining and living room has a large flat screen TV, pull out sofa, and dining table. Oversized deck in the front overlooking the lake with a patio table. Sandy beach has a fire pit and dock and crystal clear water.
For the times when you just don't feel like cooking, there is the Blue Bay Seafood and Steaks Restaurant and Bar less than a half mile away on Province Lake Road. Plus Jim's Wheelhouse Pizza in the same area. The Knotty Pine Restaurant and Poor People's Pub are 10 minutes down the road. There is also the Country Goods and Groceries store less than a half mile away on Province Lake Road, which sells pizza and subs and has all of your grocery needs, along with beer and wine and some of the best ice cream in the area! The New Deal grocery store and gas station is in the same area. If it's a great breakfast you want, try Cindy's just across the street.
The lake isn't just for summer vacation. There are many antique shops to explore, fresh fruit to be picked at local farms, and leaf peeping in the Fall. These all make for fun family day trips and memories to last a lifetime. We are approximately 45 minutes to North Conway. There, you can shop the many outlet stores, and other local hand-craft, antique and gift shops, ride one of the area's scenic train rides, visit the many family attractions, such as Story Land and Santa's Village, and ski at one of the many resorts in the area. If it's golf you enjoy, Province Lake Golf Course is just a 10 minute scenic drive away. There you can enjoy a round of golf, then dine at The Restaurant at Province Lake Golf located in the clubhouse. You can travel to North Conway or Lake Winnepesaukee for the day!
Come enjoy our home away from home, create wonderful memories and see why we fell in love with peaceful Lake Ivanhoe.
For the times when you just don't feel like cooking, there is the Blue Bay Seafood and Steaks Restaurant and Bar less than a half mile away on Province Lake Road. Plus Jim's Wheelhouse Pizza in the same area. The Knotty Pine Restaurant and Poor People's Pub are 10 minutes down the road. There is also the Country Goods and Groceries store less than a half mile away on Province Lake Road, which sells pizza and subs and has all of your grocery needs, along with beer and wine and some of the best ice cream in the area! The New Deal grocery store and gas station is in the same area. If it's a great breakfast you want, try Cindy's just across the street.
The lake isn't just for summer vacation. There are many antique shops to explore, fresh fruit to be picked at local farms, and leaf peeping in the Fall. These all make for fun family day trips and memories to last a lifetime. We are approximately 45 minutes to North Conway. There, you can shop the many outlet stores, and other local hand-craft, antique and gift shops, ride one of the area's scenic train rides, visit the many family attractions, such as Story Land and Santa's Village, and ski at one of the many resorts in the area. If it's golf you enjoy, Province Lake Golf Course is just a 10 minute scenic drive away. There you can enjoy a round of golf, then dine at The Restaurant at Province Lake Golf located in the clubhouse. You can travel to North Conway or Lake Winnepesaukee for the day!
Come enjoy our home away from home, create wonderful memories and see why we fell in love with peaceful Lake Ivanhoe.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Wakefield, NH
Reviews
9.2
Outstanding(46 Reviews)6.0
Enjoyed time with the family on the lake. Amazing views, great swimming and kayaking and a clean quiet home. Definately got to relax and watch the kids enjoy the end of their summer break. The host was kind enough to reach out and tell us that we did not need to rush on our departure day which was helpful to us as a family of five with a baby.
Would reccomend checking if the dock mentioned in the listing will actually be out in the water when you stay. Plan to bring some kitchen items for saving food (tupperware, plastic wrap/plastic sandwich bags, etc) and trash bags if you need them Also, plan to bring your own towels and blankets.
10.0
The Sandy Beach Oasis does not disappoint! Right on the water, we had a perfect swimming spot and amazing views. The house was clean and comfortable. All our needs for a beautiful lake weekend were exceeded! Thanks for sharing your space with us.
10.0
Lovely house with everything we needed. Would’ve booked again this year but it was already booked up!
6.0
The view of the lake was nice. The beach area to get into the water had steps into the water, which was nice. One of the next-door neighbors must have been gone during our stay But the others were home. Random mother daughter showed up to get into the water right near where we were staying and then they walked off down the road so they were not staying next-door. I didn’t like that we had to bring blankets and towels. As we walked in our socks throughout the house, we had random bunches of hair got stuck to our feet so it wasn’t clean. Shower was not clean. Tried to communicate with the host several times because there was no hot water in the shower, no response at all. Needless to say, I was dying to go home just to take a shower. Property itself is nice and cabin is comfortable. I don’t think I would stay again.
10.0
The lake house is great! Neighbors were so kind and welcoming. (Not super private if that is what you are looking for). Views of the lake while laying in bed. Sandy beach with steps into the crystal clear water. Soft sandy bottom for quite a way out. Kayaks, floats, lounge chairs all provided. We had to reach out to Layce one time but she was so responsive! We would absolutely rent here again!
10.0
3rd year renting and something I look forward to every year.
8.0
Our six night seven day stay, was very enjoyable. The lake was beautiful had
Some gorgeous sunsets. The house was well appointed with pots and pans grill. our only criticism would be. A little bit of where in tear on the property. The awning on the deck was broken a cabinet door in the kitchen was hanging on by one hinge. The water pressure in the bathroom was a little lackluster.
But with that would not keep me from recommending this to family or friends.
10.0
Long overdue family vacation! Enjoyed the sun (when we had it)! Loved the water and floats. Close to restaurants. Great location! Lit the fire pit each night! Used the grill to barbeque. Lots of family time with swimming, chatting, and games!!!!
10.0
Staying right on the lake was such a peaceful experience if you’re looking to get away and just relax. It was a quiet lake. Not a lot of boat noise. Very close to neighbors, but the closer one wasn’t there except for the weekend, and both sides were respectful. Not a deal breaker, just good to know if you’re someone who enjoys privacy. We had a blast. Most things people had suggested in reviews were addressed by the owner, who was a pleasure to deal with. You have everything you need to have a wonderful time. Water toys (2 kayaks and 2 paddle boards were the favorites), AC, games, wood sold down the road for $5 a bundle, crystal clear water, grocery store not too far away, and the house was beautiful. Loved every minute. Hope to come back someday.
10.0
An incredible house right in front of a crystal clear pond. Kayak, SUP, and floats helped us explore the water even on cloudy days. The lake was relatively quiet for a holiday week - not a lot of motor boat traffic. There’s not much shade around the cabin in the afternoon and with a couple of days in the high 80’s, it got quite toasty inside, which was a challenge for our napping toddler, however it cooled down at night.
The loons were fun to watch and several neighbors had impressive fireworks display on the 4th! Layce, our host was super accommodating and quick to respond when we reached out. Overall a peaceful and charming location. Absolutely recommend!
8.0
We all had a great time, on a beautiful lake with decent accommodations. The blue paddle board has served out it's usefullness.
8.0
Bathroom wasn’t cleaned, no toilet paper was provided & we were stuck having to take our trash back home with us. Overall nice location.
10.0
This property was beautiful!! Xo
10.0
Really great for families. Home is right on the water with a large sandy beach front. Kayaks provided. House itself is very open with nice deck and great view from the master bedroom. Would love to visit again!
6.0
Ok
4.0
The beach and shallow lake was perfect for our young children to swim and play, and we enjoyed the week relaxing by the water and using the water toys. That being said the cabin could use a thorough cleaning: the stove wasn't clean, and the oven was filthy, wouldn't use. The bathroom toilet paper holder was broken, and the bathroom paper shade needs to be replaced with an operable shade. Bathroom needs a good cleaning/update. We didn't realize until the last night there was a glass window behind the quilt in the bunkbed room which is definitely a safety issue for young kids.
10.0
June Getaway
This was our second year in a row staying here. The location is amazing and pretty quiet. There were six of us and we had plenty of room. We’re hoping to stay next year. Thank you for some great memories.
10.0
Great location and views!
We really enjoyed our stay, great views of the lake!
10.0
Incredible and unforgettable stay!
Won't ever forget this stay as I proposed to my now wife on the beachfront here. :)
The neighbors are AMAZING and the lake is flawless. My wife and I kayaked using the neighbors kayak (very kind to share) all around the lake. Would be very nice jf the property had one for us to use! Paddleboards were broken, but luckily neighbors provided those for us as well. Also, it would be nice if the property stored some logs for the firepit. We had to buy them separately (again, from the kind neighbors, that has a honor system box you put $5 into in exchange for logs).
The pros:
Very comfortable bed, unforgettable view of the gorgeous lake right when you get up, the LAKE and views, being able to have breakfast on the deck right on the lake. Relaxing on the super comfortable beach chairs in the sun. Watching the stars at night. Great TV to cuddle up on couch and watch Netflix with popcorn after a day of hiking at gorgeous trails nearby (highly recommend seeing Diana's falls, Mount Washington/The Cog, etc). Wow. Whole experience literally perfect.
The cons:
The water smells very metallic (bring a brita filter if you wanna use it to cook), the heat was very complicated to work (it was cold one of our nights), the lights are wired very weirdly so you'll have to scavenge for which switch works for which light, the pots/pans are VERY scratched up and I would highly recommend the owners to buy new ones.
Overall we loved the property, and the minor inconveniences didn't lessen our enjoyment. But we do recommend the owners to take note of our feedback to make some improvements! :)
8.0
Cabin
Good and bad, the bad no heat we threw blankets in the dryer to sleep warm. Could use motion detector lights outside. Could not see a thing at night. Good .tv worked good, windows overlooked the lake. Nice deck. And beach area was sandy
10.0
Cute lake cottage
This was a great property with wonderful amenities, like lake floats and life jackets. Super cute place, very spacious, and the neighbors were really kind.
10.0
Nice sandy beach on quiet Lake!
Our family of 5 had an awesome week on the Lake! The place was sweet and we felt very welcomed by the neighbors on both sides. Great vibes and great times!
10.0
Perfect family getaway
This vacation was everything we could have hoped it to be. The water was beautiful and the cottage accommodated everything we needed
10.0
Great little place, perfect for family vacation
This place was awesome! Steps from the water, great setup, just enough space for our family of four and a guest. The front room did get pretty warm on the particularly hot days, but we made do with some strategically placed fans. We would definitely return!
10.0
Lake Ivanhoe - East Wakefield
What an absolutely amazing time we had! The location is nice and out of the way, the sunsets are incredible, and the firepit on the beach is a great touch! And, our friends got engaged while we were there which made it extra special! We will definitely be back next year!!
8.0
Beautiful Lake house
Great view of the lake, great and comfortable house layout. Owner was very responsive in addressing any issues that arose during the trip.
10.0
Lovely Lake Front Home on Lake Ivanhoe
My husband, daughter and I really enjoyed our April vacation in this very cute cottage. The beach and water are steps from the front door. If you have small children this would be the perfect spot for a summer vacation. The three bedrooms each had plenty of room. The lake view from the dinning room, master bedroom and front deck cannot be beat. I would recommend this lake home and the price was very reasonable.
8.0
Beautiful Lake house
The house was right on the lake with its small private beach. The water was clean and shallow so our kids enjoyed playing in the sand and water. Highly recommend to someone who wants to come away from the daily hectic schedule. Host was very accommodating too.
10.0
Excellent
We wanted to stay at a place that was right on the water and this was perfect. The water is your backyard, the people around were very friendly, the house was great. We all enjoyed fishing and relaxing on this beautiful lake. The whole process was easy which made our stay even more enjoyable. We will be back!
10.0
Great lake view!
It’s a very nice place with a great view, if you’re looking to relax this is just a place for that! Lake is vey clean with warm water, even for someone who grew up on the Mediterranean coast. Nice neighbors, very quiet. Owner is very helpful and respond quickly to the messages. I would recommend this house!
6.0
I wish I had known certain things before booking
The morning we left the owner informed me the handle on the screen door was broken but they “rigged” it so it could work ( elastic and string which lasted three days and then could only use the glass door so we didn’t break the screen and with no AC it got warm inside. When I arrived I learned I needed to take the trash to a dump 6.2 miles away. One set of neighbors has no divider so they are basically in your yard with you the other set of neighbors are not to far over with a fence in between so it is not secluded at all. The slide and dock don’t belong to this house it is not exclusive. The owner messaged me 3 day before check out to let me know the dump was closed the last two days before I check out so I would have to bring two days of trash all the way home in my car( a hour and a half away) I asked her if there was a different dump I could use she never responded. I wish I new about the trash situation, how close the neighbors really are and to know before booking that dock doesn’t belong to that house.
8.0
Fun getaway !
We had an amazing time at lake Ivanhoe! We were two families and had plenty of space. We were there during a heat wave and were concerned about no air conditioning - during the day the back of the house did get hot, but luckily cooled down at night. The big sliding glass doors provide a great view but allow so much heat in- if there was blinds or something that may help! Be prepared to get firewood (right up the road) and propane if you plan on using the grill- we wound up using the grill way more then we planned on because the thought of adding more heat inside with the oven made no sense. The sandy beach brings a lot of sand inside- we were constantly sweeping as the vacuum wasn’t really the greatest. Also there is a washer and dryer which I didn’t realize until right before & we were asked to bring sheets- just good to know so you can prepare properly. The lake is beautiful, truly a special place. So quiet and absolutely gorgeous. We rented a paddle board and had the best time exploring. The kids enjoyed using the slide, when the neighboring house had family over it was a bit awkward as it’s technically their slide-but our kids did have days when no one occupied the house next door. We spent the whole 5 days in our bathing suits enjoying all the lake had to offer and relaxing! If that’s what you’re looking to do this is the place for you. I highly recommend mckensies farm stand, worth the drive and such delicious produce, local beers, homemade pies and the pickles are amazing !
10.0
We’ll be back!
Finding a getaway that checks all the boxes can be tricky, but this property did it. Waterfront, but quiet, and residential, with wonderful neighbors. Very accessible and safe for children with disabilities; perfect space for a family or three! Check-in was so simple and Layce was in touch the entire weekend confirming that we were having a worry-free stay. We especially appreciated the shallow, warm, and clean water steps away from the home. We spent our final night looking at the property calendar for next summer for a longer stay.
10.0
Good nice place
loved the house. And the lake. Also the dock was awesome!
10.0
Perfect lake getaway
Perfect family get away! The cottage was adorable and clean. It is clear that the owners have pride in ownership, we felt right at home. Enjoyed paddle boarding and fishing on the lake during the day and relaxing campfires at night. Can’t wait to go back again. Thank you Layce
10.0
Beautiful family lake house getaway
Great for family bonding of all ages, my 6 children are between the ages of 2-23 there was something entertaining for them all. We brought our kayaks and spent much time on the lake kayaking and swimming, playing many board and card games that are provided by Layce, cooked on the bbq grill, made smores using the fire pit at night, my 2 yr old enjoyed playing in the sand. We enjoyed breakfast at Cindy's place, its an amazing little diner I recommend their homemade muffin with egg, cheese, and your choice of protein. Layce is a great host who was very accommodating. I highly recommend this host and this beautiful lake. waking up to the amazing view of the lake, listening to the beautiful sound of the loons is simply magical.
10.0
Beauty in peace
I recommend this house anyone who wants spend a peaceful weekend.
10.0
I want to retire on a Lake Property
You were so nice and accommodating. Wish I could have stayed another week.
10.0
Wonderful family vacation
We had a great time staying here. The property was beautiful and everything we needed was available. We made many fun memories and would love to come back again!
10.0
Perfect for family with young ones
My family can not say enough about how much fun we had vacationing here. We were amazed everyday by the views of the lake, the sandy beach front, and friendly neighborhood that surrounds this home! We did not want to leave and definitely plan on coming back next year! The house is spacious and even allowed enough room for family to visit while we were there. The renter quickly responds to questions.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Wakefield?
The average price for a rental in Wakefield is $631 per night. This rental is $336 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sandy Beach Oasis on Lake Ivanhoe. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sandy Beach Oasis on Lake Ivanhoe pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sandy Beach Oasis on Lake Ivanhoe?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.
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