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Charming 2BR Lakefront Dog Friendly

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A pathway covered with fallen leaves leading through a forested area with trees and a stone bench. - Charming 2BR Lakefront Dog Friendly (Alton)
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a refrigerator with magnets, a coffee maker, and a window above the sink. - Charming 2BR Lakefront Dog Friendly (Alton)
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside. - Charming 2BR Lakefront Dog Friendly (Alton)
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a dining area, and a kitchenette. - Charming 2BR Lakefront Dog Friendly (Alton)
A wooden cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, and a window with curtains. - Charming 2BR Lakefront Dog Friendly (Alton)
Located close to Lake Winnipesaukee, Charming 2BR Lakefront Dog Friendly has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

78 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Water view

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About this property

Charming 2BR Lakefront Dog Friendly

  • Summary:

    Come back to yesteryear with a vacation in this charming cottage on Lake Winnipesaukee. This rustic home boasts a knotty pine interior, a combination living/dining room with a fully functional kitchen, and two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first level. The loft offers a lovely vantage point of the lake and a comfortable spot to rest your head after a busy day of boating, swimming, and sunbathing. You will also enjoy a large beach and picnic area with beautiful views at the Ellacoya State Park, only about three miles west of the cottage on Rte.



    The Space:

    11; bring your camera for those sunsets! The 30' screened porch overlooking the water's edge is the perfect spot for playing board games with family members, reading, doing crossword puzzles, and recharging from the hectic pace of everyday life. Come and enjoy the distinct call of the loons as the lake water gently laps against the shore and savor the beauty that is the Lakes Region.



    Things to Know

    Guests can reserve a parking spot online for Ellacoya State Park.

    This home does not have any additional heat source.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Work spaces

  • Office

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 834 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Alton Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake Winnipesaukee and Ellacoya State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Winnipesaukee Playhouse. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Kellerhaus are also worth visiting. Visit our Alton Bay travel guide
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Alton, NH

What's nearby

  • A lakeside town with autumn-colored trees, a church, and a large white building with a green roof.
    Lake Winnipesaukee
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A mountain landscape with a ski lift, forested area, and a clear blue sky.
    Gunstock Mountain Resort
    12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • A misty lake with trees silhouetted against the sun.
    Squam Lake
    30 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Weirs Beach
    16 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station
    30 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin'
    27 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    12 min drive
  • The Breeze
    8 min drive
  • Wolfetrap
    29 min drive
  • Ellacoya Barn & Grille
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 2BR Lakefront Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming 2BR Lakefront Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 2BR Lakefront Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 2BR Lakefront Dog Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Winnipesaukee and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Ellacoya State Park. Gunstock Mountain Resort and Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Charming 2BR Lakefront Dog Friendly Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great area , boat dock , fishing. Close to weirs Beach. A wonderful family getaway.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great time

The location was amazing tucked in an outlet of the Lake. We had a great time relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect quiet getaway

Everything was perfect at this property, the neighbors were all so nice and kind, the views were outstanding, water was perfect and clear! We would absolutely stay here again! Only thing we wish there was would be an outside fire pit, staple to the home on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

our stay

Great spot, great doc, great everything. It was a little small. but still nice. The only thing that it lacked was a couple of AC units because it gets very hot if it is a hot humid day especially upstairs in the loft.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lake view is stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Now that’s a lake summer house!

The house was rustic and had plenty of space for 6 adults to find privacy. The porch and dock were the best to enjoy the scenery. We absolutely loved our stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay at a rustic lake cottage. It was perfect, especially having a dock. Nice and quiet neighborhood. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Winny vacation

Was ok, boat dock was nice, had issues with rental company, they resolved they issue after my threats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We timed the weather well and had a fantastic stay at this little rustic cabin. The lake access and view from the back porch are just awesome...we're missing that view every day. If you want modern amenities, namely A/C, this is not the cabin for you. The central location between Alton Bay, Laconia, and Gilford is great with many good food options. The zip line adventure at Gunstock, which is only about 10 minutes away from this cabin, was breathtaking. Overall, we really enjoyed are stay here, and highly recommend it for the right renter.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful scenic hideaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic place on Lake Winnepausakke.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time on quiet lake
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute cottage in Alton

It was quiet and relaxing. Loved sitting on the screened in porch and watching the loons swim by.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

House was as pictured and very clean for an old house. Oven didn’t work for 2 week stay and neit...

The dock, the view and the location.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great. House needs some updates and garbage collection needs to be better
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Charming, rustic cabin. Excellent dock for swimming. Lovely, large screened-in porch. Owner/ managing company was very responsive. Would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall our stay went well!The views and water access were incredible! Prime location with a short drive to the center along with Wolfeboro and Laconia! Quiet street and the neighbors were very friendly.The house itself is where the listing falls short. Upon first arrival the house was clean with fresh towels and linens. After a little bit you start to notice lots of cobwebs on light fixtures and in bathroom, old birds nests on the porch, dirty furniture, dust caked fans etc. The house has absolutely no insulation and no air conditioning so on a hot day the house turns into an oven reaching 90 inside temp on one day. Fortunately they do provide you with a good amount of small fans but those weren’t even enough. We brought three of our own and it was still rough.Definitely not a place for young children as the back of the house is literally sitting on a giant rock. A good section of the back stairs railings to deck was lifting with nails sticking out. One whole section of railing missing that enables access to the edge of the giant rock into the water so be careful if you have young children or pets.The back porch, dock, and view 10/10The house 4/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just about any location on Lake Winnipesaukee is wonderful in magical, and we certainly prefer your authentic, uninsulated, wood frame lakefront cabins and cottages. This property tucked in Smith Cove near West Alton fits that description.We had some issues that were relatively minor, including overly bright non-dimmable LED lightbulbs with no shades, fortunately Vacasa was quick and professional in responding. At the dining table, there are no real dining room chairs, just a couple of easy chairs that are not suited for dining purposes. Also, the walls in the bedroom were covered with framed family photos, which was offputting. We removed them for the duration of our weeklong stay, safely tucked on the floor in the living room. The view from the front sun porch and dock is spectacular, this alone made it worthwhile. We use the barbecue for a few meals, that was definitely handy. It’s a nice walk around the area on the dirt road, always fun to see what neighbors are doing to their properties, it was a mix of old style and brand new giant houses, which I think Are too much but that’s a whole separate conversation. We would consider returning, the one big factor being orientation: from the Tuftonboro side of the lake the sunset views are spectacular, in Smith Cove the sun pretty much disappears by 2 PM this time of year, being early to mid September. Overall, a good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great Place! Vacasa terrible rental company

we loved this place very much, and we can tell by the logbooks that I've been there for years that many people have enjoyed this house, aside from what I am about to say next about the rental company this place is awesome and beautiful water great fishing, and we absolutely just loved the classic New Hampshire cottage, that we we always have strive to rent for. 100% would recommend staying here. But.......it appears as though it is being rented through a new company called Vacasa. this company is not local to the Lakes region. we got there and had no idea if we are allowed to park at the top of the driveway or in the driveway and quickly realized that it was a bad idea to try to even park in the driveway. DO NOT ATTEMPT DRIVEWAY! There was no house rules if you will. unfortunately, there was a lot of garbage left from the people before us in the trash cans at the top of the driveway so we had to put in an inquiry to the company which took over a day to finally send somebody local out get rid of some of the trash and by then we had already generated trash ourselves and unfortunately, for the next person they were probably left with a whole bunch of trash as well. so all in all I totally recommend the property and you'll love it once you're there but it's really too bad that this company called Vacasa who is managing the rentals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026