Charming, Four Season, Mountain View, Lakeview Cottage
Beautiful lakeview and calm wooded surroundings provide for a relaxing vacation. Lake access is a short walk (10 min./.4mile) to public beach with a boat ramp. 10 minute drive to North Conway shopping area. 20 Minute drive to Storyland, Saco river and hiking trails. 15 minute drive to Cranmore Ski Mtn, . 20 minute drive to Attitash/Bearpeak Ski Resort, 30 minute drive to Brettonwoods Ski Resort. Book early to visit Fryburg Fair, view beautiful foliage. Nearby trails for hiking or snowshoeing.
Great for couples, families with young children. Walk to beach. Canoe on lake or river. Fishing. Mountain climb in White Mountains. Visit Storyland. !0 Minutes drive to Fryburg Fairgrounds.
Property manager
Donna Gillis
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Wash all dishes and replace in cabinets.
Return heat to 55 degrees if used. Shut AC off. Shut off any room heaters or fans.
Secure trash in trash bags in steel box by back door. Clean recycling, sorted in barrels on porch. close and lock windows.
If you brought a dog, please be sure poop is picked up in secure bags in trash bag, not bottom of trash bucket.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Dogs are not to be left alone for long periods of time. Must be on leash when on property. Not allowed on furniture, one dog only, no cats or birds.
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Center Conway
Located in Center Conway, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Cranmore Mountain Resort and Attitash Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Conway Scenic Railway and Story Land. Travelling with kids? Consider Handcrafters Barn, or check out an event or a game at Saco Valley Sports Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
133 Hill Rd, Center Conway, NH, 03813
What's nearby
Settlers' Green Outlet Village - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
Conway Station - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Kahuna Laguna - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
Conway Scenic Railway - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
Cranmore Mountain Resort - 22 min drive - 15.1 km
Getting around
Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Barley and Salt - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Sea Dog Brewing Company - 11 min drive
Black Cap Grille - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming, Four Season, Mountain View, Lakeview Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Charming, Four Season, Mountain View, Lakeview Cottage?
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming, Four Season, Mountain View, Lakeview Cottage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming, Four Season, Mountain View, Lakeview Cottage located?
This family-friendly Center Conway cottage is located on a lake, steps from Conway Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Handcrafters Barn and Conway Station. Pirate's Cove Adventure Mini Golf and Saco Valley Sports Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The cabin was beautiful and super clean. Very quite and beautiful view of the lake. Near everything you need swimming hiking and shops. Will be back next year for sure
Property was nice went to north conway to fish conway lake only complaint was grill was dirty and couldnt find a brush to clean drive way was very tight dor a boat trailer
Overlook was an experience like a step back in time. The spotless, well cared for property evoked a 1940's cabin with stone fireplace and knotty pine interior.
Very welcoming hosts, Donna and Steve.
This was a cozy little cabin in the woods with the pleasure of some sunshine by the water. Yet still close enough to shopping, good food and attractions too! Clean and accommodating. Donna and Steve are so kind and responsive! Hope to come back again!
This property was great, off in the woods a step to the lake! So much to do, kayaking, hiking, just being a tourist, such a wonderful experience, thanks for listing this gorgeous place! Would definitely recommend!
This was our 3rd stay at Overlook and it never disappoints. The location is perfect and quiet and close to many attractions.our dog got to see her little chipmunk friends as she sat by the front door daily! Until next time…
We really enjoyed our stay at the overlook. Hiking on the sunny days and staying in and playing board games on the rainy ones, the weather was a non factor on our enjoyment. The cabin was just the right size, very cozy and well supplied. We were more than thrilled to be able to bring our dog along with us for this adventure. Will definitely be looking to book again in the future.
The cabin was great for my children, husband, and I. It exceeded my expectations and Had everything we needed and was close enough to everything in town and other places. It was super quiet and inviting. We didn’t spend time at the lake at all, but the atmosphere was very relaxing as far as the little yard area out back of the cabin. Donna was really responsive as well and made everything easy. I will definitely stay here again with my family.
My husband and I like to stay in small cabins when we go away. This one was just what we were looking for. Very cozy. Had everything we needed. Well maintained and clean. I'm sure we will be back!
Location was excellent and the Cabin was Clean, Cute and Cozy. Located close to town but very private nestled in the pines. The owner Donna was Kind and very receptive, great communication. My husband and I visited the near by town of North Conway and saw the train station, We also had the opportunity to hike and see the most beautiful waterfalls in the area. Local Resturants had great food, and our pet Schaunzer had a great time.
Eileen M.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Christopher G.
21 August 2017
Nice, Quiet get-away with a lake view
The house was well kept, with all the necessities provided (sans sheets) and very accommodating owners. Donna was willing to let us tie our rowboat to their dock while they were there, but we were a bit surprised to find that the public beach was a half mile walk away down a relatively busy road. All in all, we had a great stay, and it was worth every penny.
This was our 2nd visit to Overlook with our dog Rizzo. It is a very relaxing get away, so convenient to many amenities. Shopping, eating, hiking, running and just getting away from the rat race!
The cottage is very homey and exactly how the pictures look…it has become an annual trek with our pup..can’t wait to return.
Teresa
Donna was lovely, easy communication, and contactless entry. There was an A/C which was a great relief as it was over 90F when we arrived. Cabin was clean and comfortable, kids loved the bunkbeds. Stove and fridge were in nice working order, we do a lot of food prep in due to allergies. We used the cabin as a home base as we went out to hike and see natural beauty. Would recommend. Thank you.
My husband and I and our dog Rizzo just returned from a 4 nite stay at the Overlook. Everything is exactly as it appears in the pictures...quaint and comfortable! We hiked every day and used Donna and Steve’s kayak, which was fun. We went out to dinner but also cooked 1 nite in the cottage. When we were inside the cottage, Rizzo could be found at the front door looking for her critter friends, chipmunks and squirrels!
The funny part about this location was 32 yrs ago my daughter and her dad rented a similar cottage in what was the Hill Cottages, which coincidentally is the exact location of the Overlook! It is a perfect location to many restaurants, shopping, hiking etc. You won’t be disappointed when staying here!
Teresa, Fairhaven Ma
Avoid unless you like sleeping in layers of dust and animal hair
Normally we enjoy staying in cabins but didn't last 24 hours at this place. Ended up packing the car back up at 1:00am and driving 3 hours home to get away from it. My kid could barely breath in the house. There was dust and animal hair everywhere, especially in the furniture and mattresses. Was absolutely disgusting.
Disputing charges on my credit card now for failure to provide a habitable place. Owner refusing to refund full amount.
I rented this cabin for my mom & aunt who are in their 80s and my sister in her 60s. I & my other siblings rented places in Conway for their familes as well the same week. My mom, aunt and sister were looking forward to spending time at a secluded cabin in the woods and on the lake as well as having me & my siblings over to visit.
Pro: Donna was wonderful to interact with ahead of time and said that they could borrow her kayak and have direct access to the lake. She also let me know her family would be using the main house for the beginning part of the week.
Con: Several interactions during the stay with Donna's husband who was not as welcoming and accomodating.
Pro: The cabin was just as they'd imagined, all wood, with a screened in porch, cozy, clean and stocked with beach chairs, games, books, even candy and dog biscuits, a nice touch.
Cons: The cabin is not in the woods per se. It is in a neighborhood located behind a large house where the Gillis family was staying, within a neighborhood of even larger houses that are part of an association.
There were rules imposed by the owners, neighbors, and association about parking (only 2 cars allowed & no street parking) and lake access (no swimming allowed even when the main house was unoccupied).
The walk to the public beach in the heat was tougher than expected for this elderly trio.
Due to the lack of parking it was not really possible to host the family here, and our gatherings had to happen at the other rentals. We did have one afternoon game session but were told by the owner parking more than two cars would not be allowed in the future.
Pro: Convenient Conway location just minutes drive from the siblings. Being able to put in kayaks right from the house was much appreciated and the best part of the stay.
As far as suggestions for the host, I'd make the cabin location and parking & lake access rules a bit more clear in the description and photos. The cabin is set fairly far back from the lake; it would be good to replace the 3 photos of the lake taken from the beachfront in front of the main house with instead one showing the view from the porch of the cabin which overlooks the main house and has a glimpse of the lake.
We came up to NH from RI for Thanksgiving with our small family. It was great to get away and just chill by the fire. We got some nice snow and it was magical being in that setting during the storm. The cabin stayed cozy and warm the whole time. It was just what we needed. The cabin had everything we needed and we would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a nice escape.
cushman g.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
About the host
Hosted by Donna Gillis
Why they chose this property
This cottage is located in a quiet community on Conway lake, which is near enough to enjoy what North Conway has to offer. It is clean and cozy, comfortable for a small family or 4 adults and though it does not have the amenities that a hotel has it is clean, comfortable and affordable.
What makes this property unique
Open living space on a wooded lot with room for small family to play or dine outside or inside .