This water-front home is very clean and comfortable with everything you will need to relax and rewind. Fran is a wonderful host and adds to the totally positive experience.

Easy, enjoyable.

Fran is a most gracious host and the cottage is lovely. It was very clean and we were even treated to her delicious homemade zucchini bread, hot from the oven! The private beach was just that...PRIVATE! Just the relaxing getaway we were looking for. My husband enjoyed fishing in the pond very much. There is a DVD player, as stated in the description, which is good since there are very few channel options for the TV. We did bring a movie to enjoy one night, and we relaxed by the fire pit on the next night. Fran recommended some local area restaurants which we visited and were pleased with. The Northwood's Brewing Company was definitely worth a visit. The only issue we had at the cottage was with the water. We couldn't use it for drinking or bathing due to an issue with the well. Fran did provide gallons of spring water as well as stock the fridge with bottled waters for drinking and cream for coffee. We would love to return to this cozy cottage and are hopeful that the water issue will be resolved. Thank you, Fran for sharing your home with us!

Dear Fran, Thanks for a great week at your cabin. We especially enjoyed early morning kayaking, morning swims and being close to several state parks. It was a good jump off point for visiting sites in Portsmouth and Concord. We enjoyed local sites such as Calef’s General Store and the Lazy Lion Restaurant. Hiked at Pawtuckaway State Park, challenging but good. Morning coffee and dinners on the porch were great we were visited by Hummingbirds, a wild turkey, and woodpeckers and saw a heron and loons on lake. We enjoyed hopping in the kayaks to go fishing every day.

This was an adorable find. Relaxing and quiet, just what we needed. Fran was an amazing host, very accommodating and kind.

Great hospitality, awesome environment and perfect place to relax and recharge. Would stay here again!

Fran is a warm and gracious hostess. The cottage is comfortable and quaint, perfect for a couple, and it was spotless when we arrived. The location is fantastic. We had a great time rowing around the lake, and a lovely evening by the fire pit. It's far enough from the beaten path that we didn't have to deal with any noise or traffic, but there are several nice local restaurants in the area, as well as a neat little local cinema (Barn Z's). Would definitely stay again. Highly recommend.

Beautiful spot on a very small pond with great views and privacy.

Fran was very sweet, informative and kind. She made the whole process extremely easy, comfortable and enjoyable. My girlfriend and I loved her place. The cottage is cute and cozy. And with just a 20 foot walk you’ll be on the beach, relaxing by the beautiful pond. She has row boats and kayaks for use, which was great. She also has wood to start a bonfire. I’m happy she provided bug spray cause we forgot and it did get buggy..but once sprayed it was fine. Definitely worth it.

Great time relaxing, swimming and fishing.

Quite serene

It was exactly as listed. Charming little house with spectacular views. Private beach, great fishing, and very quiet. One of the most relaxing vacations I've had. Listening to all the birds in the morning was soothing. Will definitely stay again. Thank you very much Fran. It was an amazing stay.

The property was beautiful, there was a problem with the water. Unable to use for drinking or bathing.

Great place with amazing views! Especially loved eating dinner looking out at Lucas Pond! Fran was an exceptional host and went out of her way to make us welcome! I would highly recommend 😊

Searched last minute for places in NH/ME for quiet weekend and came upon this tiny cottage, rates comparable to most hotels and then some. Booked Wed for Fri-Sat stay. Contacted our host, Fran, early Friday for late check in, and she was most accommodating. After meeting w Fran she gave us the crash course on the unit, the pond, use of kayaks, canoes, and rowboats, and reviewed many of the town restaurants and supermarket, all very close driving. There remained in the unit a folder with all this info plus various menus and brochures, very handy. Plus we were told there may be a bagpiper at dusk. We unpacked and quickly checked out things on our own, I was very impressed with the grill. Our plan for the night was supermarket to include some nice rib eyes, and then to local sports/pizza bar, food very comforty. Made pot coffee Sat morning then went to the Northwood Diner, anything you want for breakfast anytime. Tried various kayaks, I went with rowboat in the end, but Patty loved one of the sit ins and she went with that. Nice pond, no motorboats, cottages all nicely tucked in to surrounding landscape, clean water, warm for swimming. Not so huge that you get lost. Grill and cook dinner Sat night. Cold front came through with downpour kind of dashing hopes for bonfire but stayed in and did some reading. I read a book on the pedestal, a work of fiction. it turns out the author is Fran's husband John, and he is also the anonymous piper. Alas we did not get a chance to meet him or see him play, perhaps we may get the opportunity next time we book. Regards, Mike and Patty

The cottage was lovely with all the comforts of a stay with a friend - ncluding half & half for my coffee! Fran is a gracious host whom I felt very comfortable with from the moment we met. The quiet of the pond was so restful - I needed a break from work and stress - and the pond gave it to me. I hope to return again. Sherri H.

We were looking for a quiet place to spend some quality time, just the two of us; Fran's place was perfect for us, and Fran is an AWESOME host. Her place is next door, and she was there to greet us about two minutes after we pulled up. The cottage is spotless, and it is small., but it's plenty roomy enough for a couple. The bed was the most comfortable we've had in any rental, and the kitchen was well equipped. The wifi is strong, so we were able to stream anything without any issues. The location was good, too. We didn't get to spend as much time on the lake as we would have liked, but that was because of the weather. Northwood is an easy drive to Manchester, which we enjoyed exploring - especially the Currier Museum. Fran was warm, helpful, and generous.- she left us some delicious tomatoes fresh from her garden, and helped us bail out the rowboat. If you want a nice quiet place that's a good base for exploring the area, you can't do better than Fran's place.

The only thing better than the charming small cottage was how Fran, the host treated us. She is a wonderful host and a pleasure to chat with. The cottage is perfect for two people and the lake is beautiful. We will consider coming back to this great place.

Perfect place for a quiet getaway. Enjoyed the use of the kayaks. and some time on the beach. Unfortunately we had more that our share of rain during our stay but there's no controlling the weather. Fran was wonderful and most attentive to any questions or concerns we had.

Fran was absolutely amazing! Fresh flowers on the table, coffee and creamer, cold waters in the fridge! The property was very clean and cozy! The lake is just steps away from “home” We had such a relaxing week and look forward to visiting again!

We had a great time at this cottage. Also we forgot one item and Fran mailed it to us the same day!

Cottage was very clean and close to the water. We enjoyed the use of the rowboat and being able to fish. It was so quiet! The analog tv was a little hard to get use too. Overall a relaxing get away.

Great little cottage on a cute pond, perfect for a couple's getaway. Sadly, it was rainy the entire time we were there, but there were boats available for use and we saw a beautiful heron on the pond. Also, the internet was great for remote working.

The host could not have been kinder in making our vacation perfect. Such a beautiful family. We had everything we needed and coffee and creamer waiting, flowers and the kayak’s and row boat were so wonderful for my grandson to enjoy. We had wonderful weather! Thank you so much for a fun time on the pond!

Had a great stay with my group.Mrs. Newman excellent host she is there for all your needs.The cottage super clean and kitchen is equipped with all your needs.This was my 2nd stay with the Newman’s and I will be coming back again.Having a beautiful pond is a big plus for your stay. Thank You Mrs. Newman again for a great stay ! DAVE

Perfect trip! Our first road trip with our son and we couldn’t have picked a better spot. The little beach pond was our favorite part! It was so nice to be able to walk out the front door to a gorgeous view. Thank you so much Fran for your hospitality!

Awesome hosts, awesome property. The ability to use the boat, canoes are a great touch. Beautiful little cottage. If you want to get away from the stress of the world, come here.

We had a nice stay at this cute cottage. The reservation and check in process was very easy and the owner was very responsive. We enjoyed the view from the deck and the kayaks were a nice way to enjoy the pond.

First we have to say that Fran is an excellent host. Attentive and available to take care of the small things that arise. The cottage is perfect for two and the privacy and setting just right. The pond is beautiful and I was able to get in one paddle despite the rainy weekend. The Brimfield North antique show saved our Saturday. Overall a most enjoyable stay.

We had a wonderful stay..it was the relaxing time we were looking for.. We fished everyday and the house was so cute and perfect. We did miss the bag pipes and hope that next time you will be there to play. I also loved the book you wrote and read it in less than 24 hrs. It was great. Thank you and your family for a great time

The one-bedroom cottage was quaint and clean. John and Fran have created a great getaway spot on Lucas Pond. There are no motorboats on the pond which added to the tranquility of our week-long stay. Kayaks, which were provided with the cottage, was a major "sport" for us. At times we were the only ones on the pond. You can also use their rowboat to fish the many coves. I was able to "perfect" my casting so if I go back, I can concentrate on getting the fish to bite. :) The cottage is centrally located so that day trips to many of the local attractions are easily accomplished. John and Fran were definitely very gracious hosts.

Wonderful place and relaxing stay on Lucas Pond. Thank you so much.