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Welcome to the Lake

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Relax in this serene gazebo with a semi-circular roof, surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating for two.
Enjoy serene lakeside views and tranquil surroundings, perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Stunning room with high ceilings, wooden paneling, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Enjoy serene lake views from the covered porch of this lakeside property.
Relax in a warm, inviting space with a leather sofa, armchair, and large window offering a view of lush greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$663
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to the Lake

1950’s era honey colored knotty pine former childhood summer home self contained and on picturesque Harvey Lake. Great bass fishing boating swimming kayaking and floating lake. BBQ grill patio and gazebo seating areas. 2 loft bedrooms one oqueen size and 2 children’s single beds. Row boat kayaks and floatation devices available for guest use. Free K-cup coffee and tea. Bathroom includes shower with free shampoo body wash and conditioner. Owners live in attached wing off cottage with three corgi's.

Property manager

Gary and Nick

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Welcome to the Lake Northwood
Welcome to the Lake Private vacation home
Welcome to the Lake Private vacation home Northwood

About the area

Map
Northwood, NH

What's nearby

  • Harvey Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Northwood Lake Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Bow Lake - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
  • University of New Hampshire - 29 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Bear Brook State Park - 38 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 26 min drive
  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northwoods Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Original Johnson's Dairy Bar at Northwoods Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cooperhill Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cooper Hill Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to the Lake?

As of 17 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to the Lake on 17 Aug 2025 start from AU$662.74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Harvey Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Northwood Meadows State Park and Northwood Lake Beach. Forest Peters Wildlife Management Area and Northwood Athlectic Fields are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Welcome to the Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MaryBeth M.

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

Great place for a relaxing week at the lake.

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful lake house with great hosts. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a New Hampshire getaway.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenitra N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great view

Very nice some spots very small like bathroom and upstairs loft
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

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

Great

If you are looking for a relaxing place to vacation with beautiful views this is the spot for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Simple, peaceful getaway

No complaints! A clean, quiet stay at a beautiful property with friendly hosts and all necessary amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reinor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A piece of heaven
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B., Rehoboth, Ma

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

Gary and Nick were so kind, helpful and heartwarming !

The location was on a relaxing lake with a great abundance of things to do such as swimming,kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and boating. The view of the lake was amazing Thank you Gary and Nick for your hospitality (and the delicious eggs and banana bread)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Perfect Stay

The property was immaculate. Gary was very welcoming and had everything covered for our stay. It was a perfect spot for me and my small kids (5 and 3) to just relax and swim every day and enjoy the yard and row around on the water. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

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

Perfect escape!

The place was super cute and soooo relaxing! Gary and Nick were great and let us be as we enjoyed our time but helpful when we needed them. This was the perfect short escape where we enjoyed fishing on the lake and just time away from home. Highly recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi B.

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

Peacefully PERFECT

Gary and Nick are wonderful - they are there if you need them and are as pleasant as can be. (And their corgis are the sweetest babies!) Their home is beautiful and very comfortable, with just what you need and easily within all the important routes to take you to the "sites". Of course it's on the lake, so just doing nothing is like a luxury. Whether soaking in the quiet lake, or using the home for "home base" this was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

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

Northwood - Harvey Lake

Overall very pleasant stay! Owners on-site but very respectful of privacy. Loft bed very comfortable for sleeping, but no standing room, so had to be careful. Lots of private seating areas outside - very relaxing to sit and read! Easy access from Rt. 4, and central to all of NH and northshore MA. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie F.

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

Wonderful hosts and property

Stayed here for my 40th wedding anniversary. Gary and Nick were wonderful hosts and very gracious. The house was immaculate and very comfortable to to stay in. The views are killer enjoyed our first night sitting by the fire pit and looking at the lake. Unfortunately we had the very windy Saturday because of the hurricane that was coming through. Would definitely stay there again. 100% recommend this listing. Thanks again Gary and Nick for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

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

Mini Moon

This was the perfect quiet getaway for us after our wedding weekend as a mini honeymoon. The peaceful tranquility of the lake, the homemade jam & banana bread waiting for us, and the zen like plants and statues were perfect. We enjoyed sun bathing in the yard, sitting under the lot up gazebo at night, and the gas lit fireplace. The queen bed upstairs was very comfortable! We took many naps.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Lake Front weekend

Was in town for a friends wedding and needed a place nearby to stay. Decided on this lake front and my girlfriend and I couldn’t have been happier with our decision. The property is even more beautiful in person and Gary is a very attentive host. We were pleasantly surprised by the fresh delicious eggs and banana bread in the fridge. I would give my overall experience a 10/10, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Lovely

The view is lovely & yard well manicured. The gazebo & patio are very nice. The owners are super respectful, which is appreciated. Most everything was quite clean. The banana bread, waters, coffee & creamer were very nice touches. The decore was wonderfully eclectic. I did have a nice time hiking and going through the antique shops. Loved having a little face time with your corgies. The price point cannot be beat. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

It's all about the lake!

We had a truly wonderful time at Gary and Nick's place. The space is attached to their home and was the original dwelling 70 years ago. It has the cabin paneled walls, a tiny kitchen and bathroom but a spacious main room, and a fun loft that kids will like. The best feature, though, is the amazing setting. The home is located on the lake and there are beautiful outdoor seating areas. The whole property is magnificently maintained. Really everything you would want, even a couple of kayaks and a rowboat. We saw loons, a bald eagle and many ducks. The 3 corgis were great hosts, too. The property is also close to good restaurants. We hope to return next summer! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Beautiful Getaway

A very beautiful setting, with the lake right at your back door. It's a very quiet and tranquil setting which we certainly enjoyed. There are a number of places to venture out and see all within 30-60 minutes depending on how far you want to go. My wife and I had a wonderful stay and I think as long as you know that the bed is up in the loft, you should be fine. There are plates, utensils, pots/pans if you would like to cook and a large TV with various streaming options for entertainment. Gary and Nick were wonderful hosts and it was a pleasure to stay and meet them both.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Domenic B.

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

Nice relaxing trip

Enjoyed the stay at Gary and nicks. House was clean and as described. Rustic in a good way. Has the essentials you need. Reminds me of a traditional New Hampshire/Maine lake house or larger cottage. Back yard right on the lake was extremely well kept and peaceful. Only suggestion I’d really have is although the large windows outlooking the water is an amazing view. It would’ve been nice to have some curtains or drapes on the windows. Will absolutely consider renting from them again next year for our yearly trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail F., Coventry, RI

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

Lake getaway

The house has a separate apartment and it is right on the lake. Guests have use of a rowboat and two kayaks. We used the kayaks and enjoyed paddling around the lake. The bedrooms are in a loft area with a slanted ceiling so you had to be careful not to bang your head. Gary was very nice and answered promptly when I asked for the WiFi password. They provided dishes, pots and pans, some bottled water, half & half and sugar, and some spices. My husband and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Licia C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not quite as advertised

The setting is beautiful and the kayaking is great. But the noise of the traffic outside on the main road and the dogs barking constantly when the owners were not there detracted from the experience. The upstairs loft bedrooms are very tight and challenging to get to- ceilings are very low and on one side you have to crawl to get to the bed (though kids would love it.)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Lakewood, OH

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

Amazing!!

This is the perfect lake getaway. First off, super friendly owners; very kind and accommodating. The House itself is so quaint, small, but adorable. There is a small kitchen; we didn't cook, but it seems very functional. Queen bed an 2 twin beds upstairs in the loft area....you need to duck, but very comfortable sleeping. Nice living room with large TV and all the streaming services. AC downstairs; worked very well....we didn't need it on the last day, we just opened the windows and soaked in the breeze. The lake.....so wonderful! There's a row boat, kayaks, and just swimming. The outdoor landscaping was beautiful and there are places to sit and relax. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to go back again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Beautiful!

The lake is right outside the door, and the view from the living room is just beautiful! We were in the area for work and didn't have much time to enjoy it, but there is a gorgeous gazebo on the side and a fire pit on the patio out back - both looking directly our onto the lake. One small downside, the bedroom is quite small - but we did enjoy the view of the sunrise on the lake right from the bed..
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy K.

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

Relaxing place

This was a relaxing little apartment to stay in off the beaten path. The little apartment was connected to the owners home by locked doors. However, we felt totally secluded as if we were in our own separate cottage. The queen size bed was in a loft with a very low ceiling, as the home was only one and a half stories. We could not stand up in the bedroom. The stairs were also very steep and narrow. It worked well for us to keep our luggage on the lower level. The living area was huge. Our favorite was the outdoor gazebo where we could relax in the morning with coffee or in the evening. The kayaks were very nice and clean and easy to use. The lake was peaceful. The owners keep an immaculate property with beautiful flowers and plays all around. The gas grill for our private use was great! We enjoyed the local brewery and pizza place. Northwood Meadows State Park was very close and great for hiking. We hiked the NALMC trail which was 5.7 miles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Peaceful and tranquil Lake setting

We had a lot of rain but it was great to be right on the lake and also great to have usage of the row boat and kayaks for fishing (mostly small mouth bass)...I wouldn't consider this lake totally ideal for small children/swimming but it was definitely clean and quiet and a lot of that could have had to do with the rainy weather. the grounds were immaculate and you can tell there is pride of ownership from the beautifully manicured lawn and flowers to the clean interior. The second floor was challenging to sleep in as you could not stand and it got a little hot up there and felt crowded so I could see where that might not be ideal for some people looking for more space.... I would consider it more of a loft. overall we had fun, there was a lot to do in the area (Chucksters, antiquing, brewery, restaurants, etc) and we saw brilliant 4th of July fireworks. Hosts were on onsite but you wouldn't even know with the way the house was set up up so that was zero issue they were really respectful of privacy and kind. I saw a review about the noise/highway and wanted to note that it was definitely not a big deal and the house was not on the main road.... felt private enough. Thanks for having us!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess d.

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

Nice place for a short getaway

We had a wonderful stay. Our host Gary was welcoming and they even included delicious banana bread and fresh eggs from their chickens. Beautiful little house right on the lake. The only downside for us was some traffic sounds nearby when you’re outside and the ceiling height on the loft bedrooms. I’m 5’8” and had to duck while up in the loft. Those were just minor things as the house was just lovely. The kayaks were a bonus too! We did a few peaceful kayak outings on the lake while we were there. Overall a wonderful stay with wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Warwick

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

Relaxing

We were greeted by Gary and some fresh baked banana bread, and his fresh eggs. The place was clean, wonderfully eclectic decorated, and had a beautiful view of the lake. Outdoor seating and gazebo added to the relaxation. Couldn't have asked for a more perfect location! Thank you Gary and Nick!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022