Large Sandy Beach on Lake Kanasatka minutes from hiking trails
House in Center Harbor, NH
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more
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About this house rental
Nestled beside picturesque Lake Kanasatka, this charming vacation home accommodates 8 guests and offers a serene escape in nature. Enjoy the tranquility of a private sandy beach surrounded by a spacious grassy yard where children can play freely. Explore the nearby hiking trails of Red Hill for off-water adventures. The home's convenient location allows for easy drives to the amenities of Center Harbor and Meredith, including grocery stores, restaurants, and shops.
The heart of the home resides on the main floor, where your group can gather in the cozy living room and dining area. Both rooms open to a generous deck overlooking the water, featuring a convenient gas grill for delightful outdoor cooking experiences. Adjacent to the dining area, a well-equipped kitchen awaits. This level hosts the primary bedroom with a queen bed and a separate den furnished with a queen sleep sofa. There’s also a full bath on this level.
Upstairs, discover two more inviting bedrooms – one with a queen-sized bed and another with two twin beds. Both bedrooms open onto a second deck that offers breathtaking views of the lake. A cozy sitting area outside the bedrooms offers a place to curl up and read, and this floor also has a ¾ bath with laundry included.
PLEASE NOTE: No motorboats allowed, the docking provided is for canoes and rowboats only. No fires, please – the indoor fireplace is not available for guest use. The firepit pictured does not come with the property and is not available for guest use. This home does not offer air conditioning, only portable fans.
There is parking available for 3 cars in the driveway.
If you would like to rent linens, the fee for this property is $75 for sheets and $12 per person for towels. If you would like to have the beds made for you, the fee is $8 per bed.
Please note: Amenities and furnishings can change at any time without notice. At the owner's discretion, exterior cameras may be in place now or in the future.
This property is managed by At The Lake Vacation Rentals, LLC. State of New Hampshire Meals and Rentals Tax Operator's License #058822
The heart of the home resides on the main floor, where your group can gather in the cozy living room and dining area. Both rooms open to a generous deck overlooking the water, featuring a convenient gas grill for delightful outdoor cooking experiences. Adjacent to the dining area, a well-equipped kitchen awaits. This level hosts the primary bedroom with a queen bed and a separate den furnished with a queen sleep sofa. There’s also a full bath on this level.
Upstairs, discover two more inviting bedrooms – one with a queen-sized bed and another with two twin beds. Both bedrooms open onto a second deck that offers breathtaking views of the lake. A cozy sitting area outside the bedrooms offers a place to curl up and read, and this floor also has a ¾ bath with laundry included.
PLEASE NOTE: No motorboats allowed, the docking provided is for canoes and rowboats only. No fires, please – the indoor fireplace is not available for guest use. The firepit pictured does not come with the property and is not available for guest use. This home does not offer air conditioning, only portable fans.
There is parking available for 3 cars in the driveway.
If you would like to rent linens, the fee for this property is $75 for sheets and $12 per person for towels. If you would like to have the beds made for you, the fee is $8 per bed.
Please note: Amenities and furnishings can change at any time without notice. At the owner's discretion, exterior cameras may be in place now or in the future.
This property is managed by At The Lake Vacation Rentals, LLC. State of New Hampshire Meals and Rentals Tax Operator's License #058822
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Map of Center Harbor, NH
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Reviews
5.0
Everything was just as we hoped!!! Highly recommend ! The lake was clear and the temp perfect. Loved the dock and the platform we could swim to. It was so good to have the reclining beach chairs on their own little platform. Bonus points for being able to hear the loons!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Another fun week at this house. The sandy beach is mostly covered with grass at this point but that is keeping with good lake stewardship.
3.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Over all the property met with expectations. The one big negative was that there really wasn't a large sandy beach as advertised. The beach area was overgrown and not cut down. The water from the beach out to the raft was filled with growth with a mutky bottom. It was definitely not a pleasant experience to just hang out in the water.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was perfect for our needs. The home was spacious enough to accommodate everyone on rainy days, and bright and airy enough to enjoy during good weather. The kitchen had everything needed for meal prep, and the living room and bedrooms were lovely. The property was immaculate and well-maintained, inside and out, and water access to quiet Lake Kanasatka was unbeatable. We could hike, swim, kayak, read, and play to our hearts’ content. I would definitely recommend it to a group of 5-8.
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Pretty great rental especially for anyone with a toddler in tow -- really nice flat yard along the water with a shallow (and warm!) dock area. The house itself offers flexibility for multiple family groups but is a bit dated in some spots and could use a light refresh. Otherwise great stay and I highly recommend it!
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall, our experience was favorable. This picture is old and somewhat misleading. The right side of the dock now has vegetation that is at least five feet tall. It adds privacy to the beach, but does limit the view of the lake.
4.0
Nice country house
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice house, quiet lake, the beach is shallow and kids friendly. There was a problem with the kitchen stove, 3 out of 4 warm plate were not working. Also we paid 500$ too much, we paid 2995 and the real price was 2495.
3.0
POOR SWIMMING
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
THE HOUSE ITSELF WAS VERY NICE BUT THE SWIMMING WAS HORRIBLE. IT WAS EXTREMELY SHALLOW/SLIMY/WEEDY AND YOU HAD TO GO OUT TO THE FLOATING DOCK IF YOU WANTED TO SWIM. THE ACCESS POINT INTO THE WATER WAS VERY ERODED AND WOULD GET EXTREMELY MUDDY SO WE HAD TO KEEP RAKING IT. THE YARD WAS NICE A FLAT AND THE HOUSE WAS VERY COMFORTABLE. IF YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT SWIMMING, THIS WOULD PROBABLY BE A GREAT CHOICE.
4.0
A great way to relax and get away from it all !!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
No phones, husbands and daily requests for we women. This has become a yearly retreat for a close group of five women who share a love of quilting, reading and just being together. We ate in or out as the spirit moved us, plenty of places around for some great food.
4.0
Lake house
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Enjoyed the location very much and appreciated the size and privacy of the yard and the level lot and beach area. The description of four bedrooms was inaccurate as the fourth bedroom had a pull out couch which was very uncomfortable. They need a new refrigerator as was not able to keep the food at appropriate temperature. The manager did send someone out to look at fridge and adjusted the controls but we had to throw out some of our dairy items as questioned safety of food. The tv did not work the first week and was replaced with new tv by beginning of second week.
5.0
335 DiTullio
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent- the house is beautiful and location is excellent. The deeper part of the lake could have some of lake growth cleared out. The swallow beach works for toddlers. Would I stay here again - in a heartbeat!
5.0
By the water in N.H.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great place to stay, love being "on" the water. Wish we could stay longer.
4.0
Great place for a week away!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We're a women's group that plan a week's "retreat" to N.H. We quilt and relax and just take it easy, don't worry about meals as there are good places to eat and places to go should we wish . The house fit all our needs and the beach was a nice place to sit and get some sun. The deck was also great to sit and read or have a meal.
2.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is the house for you if you like noise, filth and weeds.--INSIDE-- The home is spacious and has nice furniture and décor. Unfortunately, the house had not been well cleaned in some time. Our feet stuck to the kitchen floor (even our teens wouldn’t walk barefoot inside). The stovetop and exhaust hood were caked with grease. The counters were dirty. There were food crumbs in the kitchen chairs, under the ottoman and in the slipcovers. There were cobwebs and dust throughout. The TV and slider windows were smeared with fingerprints. The mats/area rugs in the bathrooms were filthy. When we called about the conditions, the rental company had the cleaners call us. The cleaners didn’t show for the first time we arranged, called later to arrange another time, didn’t show for that time either, then never called again. The rental company made excuses for the cleaning company and has yet to resolve the situation to our satisfaction (we feel we shouldn’t have to pay a cleaning fee for a house we ended up cleaning ourselves). --OUTSIDE-- The sandy beach shown in the 7-year-old photos is now overgrown with weeds; which were 10” tall when we arrived as the lawn had not been mowed in weeks (the rental company did send someone to mow at our request). Steady traffic noise from Rt 25 detracted from the pictorially serene setting. The lake is very shallow in this cove and the photos don’t reflect how much the lily pads and lake weeds have grown in. The water is only about 15” deep at the far end of the dock, and weeds grow to just a foot or two below the surface all the way out to the raft. Our only swimming was done from floats paddled far out in the lake. The property is very private, but the stretch of woods between neighbors didn’t protect us from the icing on the cake for our disappointing week: construction sounds that started at 7:00 each morning from an addition being built on the house next door.
5.0
to relax at the Lake
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Good time by all. We like this house and its access to the Lake.
2.0
Beautiful House, Poorly Maintained, Shallow & Weedy Lake Access
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is the house for you if you like noise, filth and weeds.
--INSIDE-- The home is spacious and has nice furniture and décor. Unfortunately, the house had not been well cleaned in some time. Our feet stuck to the kitchen floor (even our teens wouldn’t walk barefoot inside). The stovetop and exhaust hood were caked with grease. The counters were dirty. There were food crumbs in the kitchen chairs, under the ottoman and in the slipcovers. There were cobwebs and dust throughout. The TV and slider windows were smeared with fingerprints. The mats/area rugs in the bathrooms were filthy. When we called about the conditions, the rental company had the cleaners call us. The cleaners didn’t show for the first time we arranged, called later to arrange another time, didn’t show for that time either, then never called again. The rental company made excuses for the cleaning company and has yet to resolve the situation to our satisfaction (we feel we shouldn’t have to pay a cleaning fee for a house we ended up cleaning ourselves).
--OUTSIDE-- The sandy beach shown in the 7-year-old photos is now overgrown with weeds; which were 10” tall when we arrived as the lawn had not been mowed in weeks (the rental company did send someone to mow at our request). Steady traffic noise from Rt 25 detracted from the pictorially serene setting. The lake is very shallow in this cove and the photos don’t reflect how much the lily pads and lake weeds have grown in. The water is only about 15” deep at the far end of the dock, and weeds grow to just a foot or two below the surface all the way out to the raft. Our only swimming was done from floats paddled far out in the lake. The property is very private, but the stretch of woods between neighbors didn’t protect us from the icing on the cake for our disappointing week: construction sounds that started at 7:00 each morning from an addition being built on the house next door.
--INSIDE-- The home is spacious and has nice furniture and décor. Unfortunately, the house had not been well cleaned in some time. Our feet stuck to the kitchen floor (even our teens wouldn’t walk barefoot inside). The stovetop and exhaust hood were caked with grease. The counters were dirty. There were food crumbs in the kitchen chairs, under the ottoman and in the slipcovers. There were cobwebs and dust throughout. The TV and slider windows were smeared with fingerprints. The mats/area rugs in the bathrooms were filthy. When we called about the conditions, the rental company had the cleaners call us. The cleaners didn’t show for the first time we arranged, called later to arrange another time, didn’t show for that time either, then never called again. The rental company made excuses for the cleaning company and has yet to resolve the situation to our satisfaction (we feel we shouldn’t have to pay a cleaning fee for a house we ended up cleaning ourselves).
--OUTSIDE-- The sandy beach shown in the 7-year-old photos is now overgrown with weeds; which were 10” tall when we arrived as the lawn had not been mowed in weeks (the rental company did send someone to mow at our request). Steady traffic noise from Rt 25 detracted from the pictorially serene setting. The lake is very shallow in this cove and the photos don’t reflect how much the lily pads and lake weeds have grown in. The water is only about 15” deep at the far end of the dock, and weeds grow to just a foot or two below the surface all the way out to the raft. Our only swimming was done from floats paddled far out in the lake. The property is very private, but the stretch of woods between neighbors didn’t protect us from the icing on the cake for our disappointing week: construction sounds that started at 7:00 each morning from an addition being built on the house next door.
5.0
Perfect!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We lucked out with being able to rent this at the last minute and could not have been happier! The space was nicer and larger than expected. The beach was perfect for our 2 year old as it was shallow enough that he could walk through it, but then got deeper near the dock so you could jump in and swim around. You will be lucky to stay here!
1.0
Don't rent here if you want to swim!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The owners tout the sandy beach. Too bad they didn't mention that the lake here is very shallow. We walked out well past the end of the dock, but the water never came past the knees. The lake bottom became very mushy and unpleasant, so too gross to continue walking, and way too shallow to swim. Huge disappointment for us, as swimming is our major reason for renting a vacation house. Might be good for small children to splash around. Big house, nicely furnished. 1st floor bathroom has 2 sections: outer sink area and very small inner toilet/bathtub area. House is close to Route 25 and amenities, but feels private. Low traffic on Red Hill Rd, but you can hear cars passing. Note that if it rains, you'll be stuck in the house as the 1st floor deck gets just as wet as the upstairs deck.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Center Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Center Harbor is $360 per night. This rental is $75 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Large Sandy Beach on Lake Kanasatka minutes from hiking trails. 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 Large Sandy Beach on Lake Kanasatka minutes from hiking trails pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Large Sandy Beach on Lake Kanasatka minutes from hiking trails?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and dishwasher.
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