Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront! Family Friendly, Amazing View, HotTub,Kayaks+more
House in Gilford, NH
12 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Everything needed for an ideal vacation at your doorstep. Lakeside hammock, covered deck, outside deck, corn hole (bean bag board game), seesaw, 2 mile walk/jog/run path, 33ft dock (whips and swim ladder), year round 4-person hot tub with TV, swim raft (10ft deep), mooring (13ft deep), two 10ft kayaks, 14ft canoe, dinghy/rowboat, Solo Stove (exterior fire pit), wood burning fireplace, firewood, basketball hoop, and great stargazing. Row or drive 1 mile to breakfast at Ames Farm Inn during the summer.
Nine minutes to Bank of New Hampshire Pavillion [concert venue fka Meadowbrook], eleven minutes to Gunstock Recreation Area [winter snow skiing, summer zipline/ropes course/hiking], and sixteen minutes to Weirs Beach [classic Drive In, arcades, boardwalk, beach, etc].
Three bedrooms with a queen bed in each one, den/playroom with bunk bed [two twins] and a single twin bed. Four heat pump/AC units, large 6-burner propane grill, dishwasher, microwave, Wi-Fi, HD cable, Mr. Coffee maker, K-Cup machine, clothes washer & dryer.
Note: there are standard beds for nine, but the property can sleep up to twelve - three “full sized” Millard Premium folding beds with memory foam mattresses are available [standard cots are only 26” wide … these are 38” wide]
Linens and bath towels provided. Last house on a “dead end” street – plenty of parking for vehicles and/or trailers.
NH M&R Tax Operator's License No. 061297
Nine minutes to Bank of New Hampshire Pavillion [concert venue fka Meadowbrook], eleven minutes to Gunstock Recreation Area [winter snow skiing, summer zipline/ropes course/hiking], and sixteen minutes to Weirs Beach [classic Drive In, arcades, boardwalk, beach, etc].
Three bedrooms with a queen bed in each one, den/playroom with bunk bed [two twins] and a single twin bed. Four heat pump/AC units, large 6-burner propane grill, dishwasher, microwave, Wi-Fi, HD cable, Mr. Coffee maker, K-Cup machine, clothes washer & dryer.
Note: there are standard beds for nine, but the property can sleep up to twelve - three “full sized” Millard Premium folding beds with memory foam mattresses are available [standard cots are only 26” wide … these are 38” wide]
Linens and bath towels provided. Last house on a “dead end” street – plenty of parking for vehicles and/or trailers.
NH M&R Tax Operator's License No. 061297
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Gilford, NH
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Great location and great amenities. The view is absolutely amazing, interior and exterior spaces are comfortable and spacious, kayaks and a canoe were nice touches, the dock and swimming platform made swimming easy and fun. Easy access to Mt. Major and other hiking, as well as local restaurants.
5.0 / 5.0
This property was absolutely amazing. Our family had a fantastic time and enjoyed our stay very much. This property had everything we needed for the week. It was clean, comfortable, spacious, private and quiet. The location was very close to shopping, activities and restaurants. We will definitely stay here again as it had everything to make our vacation great. Thank you to Jamie for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home.
5.0 / 5.0
This is our 2nd stay at this property, and we will be going back! The host is very accommodating and responds quickly. This home has absolutely everything you will need for a comfortable and wonderful vacation stay, from the amenities to the location - you can't go wrong. This property is in great condition and it is very obvious that the Host takes great care of the property. It is also impressive that he took the time to prepare a "House Book" that outlines in detail everything that you need to know about the home and what it has to offer and where to find it and how to use it, local attractions, activities and mileage. He has thought of it all!
5.0 / 5.0
This cottage is outstanding, especially for a family. The hot tub, beach, dock, kayaks, canoe and swim raft are steps away from the house- which is in a quiet and secluded neighborhood. The 2.3 mile walking trail is perfect for kids and dogs. We keep coming back and it gets better every time!
5.0 / 5.0
This is our second time staying at this property. We are a small group of retired FDNY. We come to laconia yearly for bike week. The Home and the property are amazing and the owner takes well care of it. If the views weren’t enough Jamie has all the amenities and accessories there to enjoy yourself.Close to dining and wiers beach.I highly recommend staying here if your visiting or vacationing in the area
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful time at this home. Beautiful location right on the lake. Boats were great. House was clean with great setup for kids (2 sets up bunk beds in the basement.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great stay in the fall. House was perfectly located on the lake. Terrific amenities, including the canoe and hot tub. Communication with the owner was flawless. Would definitely stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
Great experience and perfect location for a sunny weekend. The house was exactly what we needed and had plenty of activities and things to do. Being right on the water was fantastic. Jamie was extremely responsive to all questions. Would stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
This house and location was perfect for us. It had everything we needed for a fun and restful time. Jamie is the best host, all questions and needs answered very promptly. He really wanted us to be comfy and have the best time. This was our third vacation here! Hope to come back!
4.0 / 5.0
2 loads of towels and 1 load of linens were left on washer for us to do, house had many fruit flies, couldn't figure source until went to throw away a bag of garbage, there were hundreds of flies and fruit flies in storage bin. the garbage cans are hard to get to and to small, this situation must have existed for some time.2 bed were full not queens, just needs a little upgrade, otherwise place was great.
5.0 / 5.0
This property had everything we could possibly need for a family vacation! From the size (3 bdrms plus the 2 sets of bunks in the finished basement, the interior living space, large kitchen area with everything you could need provided), to the exterior with the dinghy, kayaks and canoe, corn hole, hottub, covered deck, chairs and lounges, hammock - wow! I"ve stayed at other lake front properties, and this one is by far the best fit for our family. We had lake friends visit for the day and there was plenty of room to park their pontoon and jet ski at the dock, with another jet ski at the mooring. The swim dock with the seat-backs and pop-up table were a nice surprise! The home was super clean and they provide linens - one less thing to pack =) Mini splits a/c and fans in every room. Any kitchen appliance you could need - another nice surprise because i usually bring all that with me. Plenty of parking! We had 8 vehicles one day. And the communication with this owner was outstanding! Clear, concise instructions and immediate responses. Just wonderful! Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Clean, well equipped appliances. The dock can be tough to dock a boat. But all in all this is one of the better houses I have to stay at on the lake.
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely perfect getaway spot for Lake Winnipesaukee!! Communication and check in process with Jamie was easy and accommodating. This property has everything you need for a lake getaway whether it be with friends or family. I took my family here for a 4 day weekend and we didn’t want to leave! There were 9 of us and everyone was comfortable and relaxed. Everything was perfect and my mind was at ease knowing that Jamie would be quick and helpful if anything went awry. I rented a pontoon boat for two days and getting out onto the lake and docking was extremely easy. The kayaks and canoe did not go to waste either. Beautiful sunsets for a beautiful property. Can not wait to book again!
5.0 / 5.0
The owner Jamie and the property are awesome.It is right on the water and has many amenities.The property is close to restaurants and shopping.We have been staying in this area for the last 20 years until the owner sold and we neede a new place to stay.I would say we would 100% stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house and property. We were very happy with our stay and would stay here again. Highly recommend this property to others.
5.0 / 5.0
What a beautiful home! We were 8 woman on a bachelorette party looking for relaxation and laughs! This was such a perfect setting and Jamie could not have been a better host. This spacious home allowed for all us to spread out comfortably. It was clean and well stocked! Location was perfect, right on the lake with beautiful views of the mountains. Jamie was responsive, kind and extremely accommodating! Fresh flowers upon arrival was an extra special touch! Would definitely use this property again if I were to be in the area. The only complaint we had was Mother Nature did not cooperate for us. Even still the house was perfectly set up for us to enjoy. Despite the weather we were able to grill, use the jacuzzi and hang inside comfortably! Book this property, you won’t regret it!
5.0 / 5.0
Property was extremely well kept, had all the amenities you could think of. Easy and fast communication with Jamie made renting the property so smooth. Great view on the lake with plenty of good times to be had.
5.0 / 5.0
What an amazing spot. The cleanliness of this house was refreshing right when we walked in... fresh flowers, mints on pillows. The view!!! wow. From the view, layout, beds, coziness and cleanliness the listing and pic's don't do it justice.
We had friends and family in the area as well and the house was perfect to entertain family dinner.
5.0 / 5.0
Great communication with the owners, home was tidy and very well kept, location was fantastic.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome awesome house, the pictures don’t do it justice, the hot tub is incredible and the panoramic view of the lake is insane. Would definitely recommend
5.0 / 5.0
We can't say enough good things about our stay.
Pre-trip- communication was fast and clear with our host.
Arrival- Everything was clean and ready to go. We had a question about parking that was answered immediately. There was easily enough parking for 6 cars (we had 5), and I suspect you could have fit 9 if you squeezed.
The stay- everything was comfortable and clean. We were able to relax and the fall weather allowed us to take advantage of the beautiful area and hot tub. We didn't use either firepit or fireplace, but both were prepared with wood and kindling and would have been easily going with just a single match. The other two houses around were not occupied when we were there, but there would have been plenty of privacy had they been occupied.
Checking out- instructions were clear and easy to follow. As no one was checking in right after us our host let us know a late checkout would be fine (unprompted).
I would absolutely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
We had an excellent experience renting this property! The location was beautiful, right on the water with plenty to do & beautiful sunsets. The house was very clean & the owners were super responsive! Overall 10/10 experience & would definitely recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Our host Jamie was fantastic to deal with from start to finish. His communication and care was great. The location on the water was brilliant as was the hot tub! Would recommend this home.
5.0 / 5.0
Clean, tons of space, great view. Plenty of amenities included to keep you entertained as well. I would definitely consider staying here again.
5.0 / 5.0
My mom wanted to be surrounded by family for her 70th birthday. With ages ranging from 2-75, Acorn Acres couldn’t have done a better job accommodating everyone’s needs. We paddled at sunrise, had cocktail hour on the deck, read stories of Winnipesaukee and even kept tweens happy with the hot tub. Everything in house was organized and accessible. The views were outstanding. The street was quiet, and the instructions were clear. This was the epitome of a lake house. We will be back.
5.0 / 5.0
I personally have been vacationing on the lakes of ME, NH and VT since the 60's, with my wife climbing onboard several decades later. But never in all of those years have we found a more perfect lake house, it was stunning in every respect. The house itself is beautiful. It’s warm and inviting with just the right amount of opulence and comfort. It has great amenities with everything we could possibly need as Jamie’s attention to detail is spot on - as soon as we stepped inside we felt at home. And without even having to step outside, the view from the living room alone is breathtaking. But when you do step outside, whether on the deck above or ground level below, you’re basically on the edge of heaven – particularly if you climb into the Jacuzzi. The view of WinnP, Mt. Washington and the Presidential Range are just mesmerizing. And even the neighborhood the house is situated in is VERY nice, with privacy that's hard to find in this day and age. I could go on and on but I’ll just say this . . . Bravo Jamie!, and thank you!!!
5.0 / 5.0
This house is a perfect choice for families / groups looking for a great week at the lake. It was spacious and clean, with incredible views of the lake. (From the deck, patio, dock, sitting area near the water, and big window in the living room.) Hot tub and fire pit were perfect for cooler days, AC was great for the hot humid ones. Water was pretty rocky, but with water shoes or floats (or the provided kayaks) it was totally fine. Can't be the location, not too far from Weirs. Host was very easy to work with and left clear directions for the house. Great experience all around.
5.0 / 5.0
Our family had a wonderful week at this summer paradise! Perfect location, fully stocked with amenities and clean. Can’t wait to return for another week next year!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Phenomenal stay
Our family and 2 dogs really enjoyed our stay and hope we can return one day. Home had everything we needed, was clean and cozy. Views from the house and outside were phenomenal. I’m going to miss the sunrise and sunsets!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely stay on the water of Lake Winnipesaukee!!
This house had everything! We loved our stay. Our only suggestion was that there were 2 sets of bunk beds downstairs that had to use the one available bathroom. There was another bathroom in the master bedroom, but during the night when needing the bathroom, no one wanted to wake up the people in the master bedroom.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome view and relaxing experience
We never stay in the same place twice, but we would love to here!!!!! The house is amazing and perfect for my elderly wheelchair using family members. The host was wonderful and I had the most relaxing time. The house is a gem! My cousins have cabins on Cow island so they zipped over on the boat for sunset cruises. The view of the mountains is breathtaking. Sunsets are pink and orange. Thank you so much for these wonderful memories. We appreciate you opening up your home. Cheers
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful location and comfortable house to stay in.
The house was nicer than I expected, and the owners made it very inviting.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing Property and Amenities
We had a family and friends group of 12 adults and this property was perfect! The setup with the deck, cornhole, hot tub, outdoor tv, basketball hoop, and dock was unbelievable. Jamie was quick to respond with any questions and we were even able to tie a boat up to the dock. Perfect stay for larger groups and you can’t beat the price to stay right on Winnipesaukee!
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic snow weekend getaway
We had a wonderful time for a long weekend to celebrate my birthday! The house is fantastic, very accommodating for a group of adults with two infants. The lake view is great, the hot tub and deck have beautiful views. It's a very quiet neighborhood which is nice to get away from the city. It's a short drive to Gunstock as well as some nearby hiking. Jamie was a great host and was super communicative especially about what to expect with the property. Would definitely love to come back any time of year!
5.0 / 5.0
Ice fishing weekend/ snowmobiling
Group of 10 adults, ice fishing and snowmobiling on Winni. Enjoyable time had by all. House was comfortable and had everything we needed. Thank you to Jamie for his insight and communication. Perhaps we will rent again next winter.
Everett and Lisa Johnson.
5.0 / 5.0
Great property for vacation
Jamie was a great host who answered all questions regarding the property. Home was ready for us upon arrival with the fireplace loaded and waiting for a match. Everyone had a great time enjoying the view and the home. Would love to come back again in the future it was perfect. Thanks again
5.0 / 5.0
Weekend getaway
Property is very accommodating as is the host. Jamie went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Excellent written instructions and suggestions. I highly recommend this property
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay
Great place. Great stay
5.0 / 5.0
Vacation
This house is the best! It’s actually better than advertised. Thank you Jamie for sharing your home! I sure hope to be back again someday.
5.0 / 5.0
Best Family Vacation
We had a great time. You can't find a better location. The view is beautiful. It's located in a nice quiet neighborhood at the end of a street. Close enough to take a drive to the grocery store. Nice little walking path at the corner of the street, which we loved. The covered porch & backyard is where we spent most of our time. And the linens included was great, less I had to pack. Communication with Jamie was awesome. Would definitely rent this property again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Gilford?
The average price for a rental in Gilford is $484 per night. This rental is $550 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront! Family Friendly, Amazing View, HotTub,Kayaks+more. 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 Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront! Family Friendly, Amazing View, HotTub,Kayaks+more pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront! Family Friendly, Amazing View, HotTub,Kayaks+more?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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