New Hampshire Home w/ Private Beach, Dock & Rafts!
4.6
Outstanding(25 Reviews)House in Barnstead, NH
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
A quiet lake getaway awaits at this vacation rental home, nestled right on the shores of Locke Lake! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath retreat features a private boat dock, a private beach, a swimming platform, and floating rafts. After summer days on the water or winter days spent ice fishing on the lake or cross-country skiing at Gunstock Mountain Resort, head inside to curl up in front of the warm pellet stove, or enjoy chilly nights by the campfire with s’mores under the stars. The adventure awaits!
-- THE PROPERTY --
NH Room and Meals Tax License #102801 | Furnished Deck | Gas Grill | Dog Friendly w/ Fee
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin/Full Bunk Beds | Den: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Additional Sleeping: 2 Pillow Top Air Mattresses, Pack ‘n Play, Toddler Bed
OUTDOOR LIVING: Pergola, fire pit, outdoor seating & dining, private beach, beach chairs, beach umbrella, hammock, private boat dock, kayaks, canoe, swimming platform, 2 4-person rafts, outdoor heater, outdoor string lights, horseshoes, garden
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TVs, pellet stove, 2 dining tables, breakfast bar, walk-in shower, shower/tub combo, ceiling fans, high chair, printer, board games
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, wine cooler, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, linens/towels, beach towels, hangers, iron/board, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: 2 exterior steps required, single-story interior, no fence before lake, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Heated garage (1 vehicle), driveway (8 vehicles), street parking (first-come, first-served basis)
-- THE LOCATION --
ATTRACTIONS: Mount Major State Forest (12 miles), McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (24 miles), American Classic Arcade Museum (26 miles), Beaver Meadow Golf Course (27 miles), Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (30 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Jump N Joy (18 miles), Canterbury Shaker Village (19 miles), Funspot (26 miles), Hilltop Fun Center (26 miles), Chuckster’s (30 miles), Story Land (65 miles)
HIT THE TRAILS: Cooper Cedar Woods (6 miles), Sargent Town Forest Nature Trail (10 miles), Mount Major Trail (12 miles), Blue Job Mountain Parking Area (17 miles), Winnie The Pooh Trail (21 miles)
HIT THE SLOPES: Gunstock Mountain Resort (20 miles), Wolfeboro Abenaki Ski Area (20 miles), King Pine Ski Area (43 miles), Attitash Mountain Resort (69 miles)
AIRPORTS: Portsmouth International Airport (36 miles), Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (47 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 2 exterior steps to enter
- NOTE: The property may not be suitable for young children due to the unfenced lake area
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the front exterior of the home facing the driveway, and 1 camera is located by the back door facing the back outdoor entryway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video while guests are in residence
-- THE PROPERTY --
NH Room and Meals Tax License #102801 | Furnished Deck | Gas Grill | Dog Friendly w/ Fee
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin/Full Bunk Beds | Den: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Additional Sleeping: 2 Pillow Top Air Mattresses, Pack ‘n Play, Toddler Bed
OUTDOOR LIVING: Pergola, fire pit, outdoor seating & dining, private beach, beach chairs, beach umbrella, hammock, private boat dock, kayaks, canoe, swimming platform, 2 4-person rafts, outdoor heater, outdoor string lights, horseshoes, garden
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TVs, pellet stove, 2 dining tables, breakfast bar, walk-in shower, shower/tub combo, ceiling fans, high chair, printer, board games
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, wine cooler, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, linens/towels, beach towels, hangers, iron/board, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: 2 exterior steps required, single-story interior, no fence before lake, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Heated garage (1 vehicle), driveway (8 vehicles), street parking (first-come, first-served basis)
-- THE LOCATION --
ATTRACTIONS: Mount Major State Forest (12 miles), McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (24 miles), American Classic Arcade Museum (26 miles), Beaver Meadow Golf Course (27 miles), Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (30 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Jump N Joy (18 miles), Canterbury Shaker Village (19 miles), Funspot (26 miles), Hilltop Fun Center (26 miles), Chuckster’s (30 miles), Story Land (65 miles)
HIT THE TRAILS: Cooper Cedar Woods (6 miles), Sargent Town Forest Nature Trail (10 miles), Mount Major Trail (12 miles), Blue Job Mountain Parking Area (17 miles), Winnie The Pooh Trail (21 miles)
HIT THE SLOPES: Gunstock Mountain Resort (20 miles), Wolfeboro Abenaki Ski Area (20 miles), King Pine Ski Area (43 miles), Attitash Mountain Resort (69 miles)
AIRPORTS: Portsmouth International Airport (36 miles), Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (47 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 2 exterior steps to enter
- NOTE: The property may not be suitable for young children due to the unfenced lake area
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the front exterior of the home facing the driveway, and 1 camera is located by the back door facing the back outdoor entryway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video while guests are in residence
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Barnstead, NH
Reviews
4.6
Outstanding(25 Reviews)4.6
This house was perfect for our needs. Everything was clean and as advertised. We were given early check which was greatly appreciated. Will look to stay again.
4.6
We booked this stay for our mom and dad’s mothers/ Father’s Day gift. The idea was to spend the weekend together as a family with the kids and the dogs to use the beach, swim, canoe, etc. I had reached out to the owner through vrbo and personal email asking questions about check out time and never received a response. When we got there the place looked nice but the back yard had such long grass that we had to weed wack. The deck was covered in dirt and looked like it hadn’t been visited in a while. The canoe that they advertised had no seats and couldn’t be used. After swimming in the water for the first night and next morning we became aware that the water was dangerous and had a high level of Cyanobacteria. Thank goodness the kids didn’t get sick after being exposed for an extended amount of time. House has potential but the yard should be cleaned before people come.
4.6
I had an incredible experience at this property! It truly has everything you could ask for. The space is perfect for accommodating a great group, with ample room and a lively atmosphere. The lake access adds an extra layer of enjoyment, and the patio is absolutely amazing. I couldn't recommend it more highly!
4.6
Really spacious home, in a nice neighborhood. We came here in the winter and it was beautiful, but I can’t imagine how beautiful it is in the summer with the lake right out in the backyard.
4.6
We were 6 adults and 3 teens in this lovely home with enough space and seating to accommodate all of us comfortably. The house was very clean and was true to the description. Having plenty of seating outside was wonderful and the option of being in the sun or the shade was a real plus. Some of the outside chairs were not usable due to wear but even with that, we were able to manage without difficulty. One thing I would mention though is that if you plan to cook meals for a large hungry group, you might consider bringing one of your larger pots (we had to cook 2 lbs of spaghetti in 2 batches). This rental is still worth a 5 star rating.
4.6
Wonderful
4.6
Family of 10 had an awesome time at this great lakefront home on Locke Lake in Barnstead, NH. House was awesome; the backyard was amazing. New trellis on the private beach. Gazebo on the patio.
Private dock, kayaks, canoe and peddleboat. Kids loved using the slide and floating trampoline. Highly recommend!
4.6
Not prepared for our stay
As our vacation approached I tried many times to contact our contact person listed the letter we received with our check in info. I started on My 31st with an email followed by text messages then by phone, all with no luck. My many calls to Evolve and VRBO were ignored, with many promises to get back to me still with no luck!
We checked in on June 18th and found the outside unkept, the decks and beach were not ready for use, there was 2 small bags of frozen ice cubes in the freezer but no ice maker or ice cube trays to make more… we are on a beach vacation and can’t even put ice in our drinks! We cooked a steak dinner to celebrate our 1st night but there were only 3 dinner plates (This house slept 14!) and only 2 steak knifes, which we had to share!!!!! We paid $8300 to stay here and it was supposed to have a fully equipped kitchen, which was not true! There was no laundry detergent left in the jug provided, no, extra trash bags which we were told to use, the shower handle kept falling off (it was very heavy and could have hurt someone) the hand soap dispenser in the main bathroom seemed to have been watered down that among other small things just weren’t right for the price we paid !
The worst thing of all though was when I finally got a text message from our contact persons husband, I returned his text with a phone call in which he told me that his wife had died 2 weeks before (how could I complain about his home now)…. I was treated very unfairly and I can’t get any compensation from either Evolve or VRBO since neither one will return a call with the answers I am looking for!!! I feel bad for the next renters !!!
4.6
Great place for family to gather!
The property was just as described and we had a wonderful vacation.
4.6
A wonderful vacation!
We had an amazing stay here! The property is on the lake, gorgeous, very fitting for a large group of varying ages - we were celebrating my dad's 70th birthday, and had 2 families with young kids, 2 babies and adults
The place is very well equipped, with games, the lake has canoes, a slide, a floating trampoline dock - really everything a kid could want :) The kitchen is very well equipped, great grill, wonderful gazebo to sit and eat watching the lake, a fire pit, breathtaking sunsets - a dream. We had an amazing time and can't wait to return!
There were very clear instructions in a folder, and when I couldn't find a light switch I was given help.
Thank you so much for a lovely and relaxing stay, it was perfect!
4.6
Had a great week at lake. The lake is great for kayaking and paddle boarding. Yard is perfect great for games and dogs. Lots of space inside and outside Would highly recommend
4.6
Great pet friendly location
Had a great week at lake. The lake is great for kayaking and paddle boarding. Yard is perfect great for games and dogs. Lots of space inside and outside Would highly recommend
4.6
Myself and friends stayed here for 5 days. What an amazing house! It had everything you would want for a trip to a lake. Everything was also fully stoked and made it very easy for our group. 10/10 trip, I would absolutely go back here!
4.6
House was as advertised. The lake was beautiful. Made for a great trip
4.6
Fun trip with friends
Myself and friends stayed here for 5 days. What an amazing house! It had everything you would want for a trip to a lake. Everything was also fully stoked and made it very easy for our group. 10/10 trip, I would absolutely go back here!
4.6
Great property
House was as advertised. The lake was beautiful. Made for a great trip
4.6
This house and location was great for our families to share with our kiddos. The lake was quiet, the house was a great size and had all the amenities we needed. Close to trails and Lake Winnipesaukee. Will definitely rent again.
4.6
Great family location
This house and location was great for our families to share with our kiddos. The lake was quiet, the house was a great size and had all the amenities we needed. Close to trails and Lake Winnipesaukee. Will definitely rent again.
4.6
Here for an extended family Thanksgiving, LOVED the home, the location(!), and very accommodating all around. 13 of us at any given time and the size was just right. We felt very “at home.” Impressed with management and ease of use. HIGHLY recommend!!
4.6
Awesome property for quality family time
Here for an extended family Thanksgiving, LOVED the home, the location(!), and very accommodating all around. 13 of us at any given time and the size was just right. We felt very “at home.” Impressed with management and ease of use. HIGHLY recommend!!
4.6
We had a "framily" reunion at this beautifully located property. It is obvious that the owners take a lot of pride in their property from the tasteful decorations and welcoming atmosphere! Being pet friendly was definitely a plus and the owners were more than helpful with providing information and responding to questions. I hope to visit again someday!
4.6
Ideal and beautiful spot!
We had a "framily" reunion at this beautifully located property. It is obvious that the owners take a lot of pride in their property from the tasteful decorations and welcoming atmosphere! Being pet friendly was definitely a plus and the owners were more than helpful with providing information and responding to questions. I hope to visit again someday!
4.6
Great Little Spot on Locke Lake
The owners, Larry and Yazmin are great. Very responsive and present. We had a lot of rain on our vacation and with eight adults, two toddlers and some dogs we spent a good amount of time inside and under the deck awning. The property handled all of this very well. Plus the property has AC and a generator and this helped as power went out a few times and it was very hot on a few days. I cannot say the same about the Evolve group. Taking four weeks to respond to my email request with a standard template email sent by "Evolve Vacation Rental" with no contact person is not my idea of service.
4.6
Perfect for Groups
This house was perfect for our group of 12.
Bummer that it was the winter but the outdoor space has a ton of usable waterfront space that would be enjoyable for large groups.
Inside our group of 12 was very comfortable and the house had all the accommodations we were expecting.
House was clean, check-in/out process simple.
Would recommend!
4.6
This house was perfect for our group of 12.Bummer that it was the winter but the outdoor space has a ton of usable waterfront space that would be enjoyable for large groups.Inside our group of 12 was very comfortable and the house had all the accommodations we were expecting.House was clean, check-in/out process simple. Would recommend!
4.6
4 generations enjoyed this amazing home! Private beach and kayaks were a hit!
4.6
Great vacation
4 generations enjoyed this amazing home! Private beach and kayaks were a hit!
4.6
All the extras at the property were definitely a plus, and unexpected!!! We brought beach stuff with us, but there was so much there we probably didn’t need anything. And, all the amenities in the house were unexpected too! Thank you to the owners... such a nice touch. Feel bad that we were loud one night and they got complaints. We hadn’t been together as a family in quite some time, and we forgot how noise travels on the water... thank you for being understanding and bringing it to our attention in such a nice manner. We had a wonderful 2020 family vacation!!
4.6
Beautiful property! Fit our family dynamics perfectly. All had a wonderful time!!
All the extras at the property were definitely a plus, and unexpected!!! We brought beach stuff with us, but there was so much there we probably didn’t need anything. And, all the amenities in the house were unexpected too! Thank you to the owners... such a nice touch. Feel bad that we were loud one night and they got complaints. We hadn’t been together as a family in quite some time, and we forgot how noise travels on the water... thank you for being understanding and bringing it to our attention in such a nice manner. We had a wonderful 2020 family vacation!!
4.6
Great property for families
My family and I had a great time on this beautiful property. The property had everything we needed. The children enjoyed jumping off the dock and riding the kayaks. The fire pit and grill were a plus. We enjoyed making s’mores and sitting by the fire. We spend our days outside enjoying all the amenities. The neighbors were very friendly. The only negative was the bottom of the water once you got about knee deep. It was very mushy. The lake was great for fishing. The house was very clean and tidy. Thank you for sharing your home with us! We made wonderful memories here! We would definitely recommend this home to others and hope to return next year.
4.6
Home is larger than it appears outside. Functions very well for a larger group. We had 9 adults and 3 children and were quite comfortable. The beach at the house is awesome and made for kids!!! They loved it! We did bring our own kayaks and happy we did. Overall a very nice stay.
4.6
Barnstead rental
Home is larger than it appears outside. Functions very well for a larger group. We had 9 adults and 3 children and were quite comfortable. The beach at the house is awesome and made for kids!!! They loved it! We did bring our own kayaks and happy we did. Overall a very nice stay.
4.6
The Lake is not great; shallow, lots of weeds floating upon the shore, beach at the Lake house is mucky when you go beyond your knees. This was disappointing. The listing needs to be updated to show a summer picture as opposed to a winter picture. The Lake House is wonderful, it is clean and has all the amenities you would ever want. The Property owner is awesome to work with. The geese fence needs to be up 100% of the time to avoid what happened to us: poop all over the lawn and beach. Took 2 people, 2 hours to clean it up.
4.6
Locke Lake
The Lake is not great; shallow, lots of weeds floating upon the shore, beach at the Lake house is mucky when you go beyond your knees. This was disappointing. The listing needs to be updated to show a summer picture as opposed to a winter picture. The Lake House is wonderful, it is clean and has all the amenities you would ever want. The Property owner is awesome to work with. The geese fence needs to be up 100% of the time to avoid what happened to us: poop all over the lawn and beach. Took 2 people, 2 hours to clean it up.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Barnstead?
The average price for a rental in Barnstead is $552 per night. This rental is $195 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at New Hampshire Home w/ Private Beach, Dock & Rafts!. 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 New Hampshire Home w/ Private Beach, Dock & Rafts! 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 New Hampshire Home w/ Private Beach, Dock & Rafts!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, parking, and laundry.
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