This is our third stay at Higher Ground for our family of four, and this stay has been just as wonderful as our previous ones. It's a well-appointed, beautiful, and peaceful property. Some of the highlights for us included having breakfast on the porch, fishing and kayaking on the lake, and spending our evenings by the firepit grilling hotdogs, eating smores and stargazing. We are looking forward to our next stay!

Ryan’s property is beautiful and peaceful. Its exactly what I would describe as a perfect summer getaway.

Staying at Higher Ground is like being transported to a retreat. The property is so expansive, secluded, and scenic. Right from the house is a view of Mt Monadnock and the lake down the hill. The sunsets over the lake were breathtaking. The house itself is a rustic-style cottage but with all the comforts and decor of a cozy resort. The furniture was nice, lots of great seating. We loved using the fireplace on chilly mornings and evenings. The beds and pillows were very comfortable, we all slept so well. Everything was very clean, and the kitchen had everything we needed. All communication was easy and quick. We enjoyed the little hike down to the water to enjoy the lakeside, it’s so great how much room there was to wander around on the property alone. We spent our last morning sitting outside on the screened in porch and found it hard to leave. Thank you Ryan and Heidi for a great stay!

We stayed at this property last year and loved it so much we came back again. Great location, so peaceful with lots of room for our kids to run around. The house is beautiful, extremely well-stocked with anything you might need. We used the firepit every night, kayaked, fished, and just enjoyed the peace and quiet on the porch. We will definitely be visiting again!

Really lovely 'camp' cottage! So cozy and welcoming inside. Well appointed with necessities and 'toys' and great opportunities for nature viewing and outdoor fun in the water. Wish we could have stayed longer. Beautiful, peaceful place and attentive hosts.

Beautiful location.

There was a big lawn beautiful view, fire pit, tire swing and the lake was nice and fairly secluded. Fishing Poles. Life jackets. Boat all waiting for us. Beds were crazy comfy. The screened in porch was a wonderful place to hang out. The house was so well decorated it really felt like we went somewhere special. The upstair rooms are small and old and squeaky but still so charming.

Amazing things come in small packages. While this beautiful mountaintop cottage is small, it is perhaps the most wonderful vacation home we've stayed in. The property is secluded - not a neighbor anywhere in sight. With views of the lake on one side and Mount Monadnock on the other, you can just sit and gaze at the beautiful landscape for hours. You have your choice of amazing picnic spots - either down by the spectacular lakeside, or up by the cottage with the mountain as your invited guest. The cottage itself is the true definition of cozy - you walk right in and feel like home. The decor is charming, and while the home is small, it has everything you'll need from a well-appointed kitchen, a comfortable table for six, a kitchen island with stools to set up a laptop, and strong wi-fi signals (if you really must work.) The home was incredibly clean, with touches like fresh firewood at both of the fire pits (one by the lake, one by the cottage), as well as fresh firewood for the wonderful wood-burning stove - which we took advantage of on one of the chillier nights. The screend-in porch is a delight, and an extension of the living space to the house. We sat outside to enjoy the view, and played cards at the table. Getting down to the lake, for the many times we did during our stay, is a challenging walk but thankfully we took our FJ Cruiser on this trip and drove down the steep and rocky path when toting our lunches with us. Finally, not to ignore the fact that quality sleep is important, the beds are also quite comfortable. The area is charming - quiet and beautiful landscapes. Mount Monadnock and Pack Monadnock, the stunningly beautiful Cathedral of the Pines just next door to the cottage, and numerous walking and hiking trails enable an outside person of any level find something they can enjoy. However, we ended up staying in more than venturing out, because we just did not want to be anywhere else but at this charming little cottage tucked away with the most amazing views. I highly recommend this beautiful get-away, and will definitely come back again. Thank you for creating a wonderful vacation home, and wonderful memories, for so many to enjoy!