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Lemon Drop Cottage a private cottage getaway

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Thelemondrop603 built in 1933 is renovated . Private driveway. On a Main rd.
Queen sleigh bed with cotton sheets. Washed linens are fragrance free.
full shower on the side of kitchen area original plumbing route dictated this
Commode and sink
4 Season porch, fridge,hightop workstation, view to nature/fields

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 265.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Peterborough, NH
  • Peterborough Players
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride Area
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Pack Monadnock Mountain
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Keene, NH (EEN-Dillant-Hopkins)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lemon Drop Cottage a private cottage getaway

Our cottage is a renovated hunting cabin , circa 1933 and sleeps TWO adults and kids stay free. It has a comfy queen bed, equipped kitchen, ROKU tv and wi-fi. We're 4.5 miles from Peterborough center on 18 acres. Hiking, great pubs and restaurants all around us. Close to all the fun things in the Monadnock region, yet your own private space. Grill provided along with outdoor dining set up. NEW this year, a salad garden!!
The space is comfy and quirky. The shower is on one end of the kitchen, which is its original location. We are constantly upgrading, the most recent, windows all replaced and upgraded WIFI, along with fresh coats of paint.

Property manager

Kathy Bassett

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside ever and we recycle...use only electric heat..DO NOT touch the power outage heaters (gas and wood stove)
minimum two nights if booking weekends
One night books are ok during the weekdays or if Sunday is still open and Sat is blocked

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Peterborough

Located in Peterborough, this cottage is in a rural area. The Monadnock Center for History and Culture and Peterborough Players are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Yankee Siege Trebuchet and Peterborough Town House. Ava Marie Handmade Chocolates and Hardings of Hancock are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Peterborough, NH

What's nearby

  • Greenfield State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Peterborough Players - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride Area - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Pack Monadnock Mountain - 25 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Monadnock State Park - 31 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Nashua, NH (ASH-Nashua Municipal) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Common Place Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mi Jalisco - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Grappelli's Pizza Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bagel Mill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bowling Acres Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lemon Drop Cottage a private cottage getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lemon Drop Cottage a private cottage getaway?

As of 1 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lemon Drop Cottage a private cottage getaway on 2 May 2025 start from NZ$387.62, 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 Lemon Drop Cottage a private cottage getaway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lemon Drop Cottage a private cottage getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lemon Drop Cottage a private cottage getaway located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Greenfield State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Picnickers Beach and Contoocook River. Yankee Siege Trebuchet and Rand Brook Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Peterborough 1 day-stay

Straightforward check-in, very nice host. Great short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Perfect

Everything was exactly as advertised. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Cozy cottage

Comfortable cottage for two. Near town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

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

Perfect getaway

Amazing love the property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Lemon delight

What a cheerful, cute, colorful cottage! It's exactly as described inside, with a delightful place to eat and lounge outside surrounded by a lovely autumn meadow. We loved our stay and would return again. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

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

A lovely home in a beautiful area

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lemon Drop. The property has excellent access to a variety of outdoor fun, and the surrounding towns are as charming as they come. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Quiet Place to Enjoy the Monadnock Area

Nice quiet place to base a trip to the Peterborough area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Big Phill B.

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

Cute cottage

Cute cottage . Perfect for a couples weekend away. Very lovely little town . Host was very responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

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

Lemon Drop

We enjoyed our second stay at the Lemon Drop. The owners are in process of renovation. The house is now a true lemon color. The host is very accessible and responsive to any issue. The space was reorganized this year to a more functional style. It works well as a pied a terre when visiting the Monadnock area.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie J.

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

Cute little place

It was a cute place in convienent location with a great back yard view. They're working on the place so there is construction material around it. Inside the layout is a little funky and it was a little dusty. It was quiet and worked well for needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

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

So cute!!

My boyfriend and I came here for a new years weekend getaway! We wanted to relax and enjoy nature while getting away from the craziness of life. Everything here was so great, just like the pictures only better! We walked in to a cozy little cottage with a candle lit for us which was a nice touch. Everything we needed was there, and more. There were binoculars to look at the wildlife…we saw several deer and a bobcat!!! The place was clean and decorated so cute! Kathy was the perfect mix of being there for us when we had questions and giving us our space to unwind! Couldn’t have asked for anything better!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

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

Cozy

Lemon Drop is a great little spot to recharge and access all the nearby trails and towns. Miss Kathy is a kind and responsive host!
Stayed 23 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

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

Great visit in NH!

Lemon drop cottage was exactly what we were looking for. It’s cute, cozy and comfortable place to explore the peterborough/monadnock region
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Cozy spot with everything you need

We really enjoyed our stay. Comfortable bed and a/c. Small kitchen with plenty of basic supplies to make coffee and breakfast. Great backyard for relaxing. Easy to find. Close to local attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace K.

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

Lemon Drop

Cleaner than five star hotels. Actually impressed, I try n travel often. Beautiful outdoor plantlife and natural nature. Definitely will stay agian.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Great stay

Great stay I will stay here again. Quite beautiful area and convenient access to town services
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

JOHN M.

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

Here for a wedding

This being a different type of 'overnighting' for us, we truly had no expectations. It was different but, it wasn't at all disappointing. We enjoyed pleasant conversations with the owner and enjoyed the quiet of the location and the closeness to the wedding location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Traci K.

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

Super Cute

This little place from the outside is very deceiving.. as it looks a little outdated. Inside is absolutely beautiful! Kathy made the best of this cute little space.. it is very peaceful and quiet here. The owner does live right next door but I would really never know it as I never see her. Perfect for my needs! I wish the fridge was a little bigger.. but I understand the concept of space saving. Thank you :-) so much
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariah F.

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

Lovely cottage

We really enjoyed the lemon drop cottage. It was so welcoming and the property is beautiful. We had coffee while watching the butterflies enjoy the milkweed flowers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Katherine S.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Pretty place but neighbors are psycho

It’s a pretty place in a good location. Great size for one or two people. Just don’t tell the property owner one single thing about yourself because she and her multiple housemates will then discuss you at length and you’ll have a guy who is drunk at noon on a Saturday sit down next to you when you’re just trying to think explaining that you are “perfectly safe” there because of “all our guns.” Then he will admit to a federal crime while attempting to coerce you into sex including saying “my room is right over there, you can come right to my door. I’ll leave the light on.” Which he did, leave the light on. I was staying there because I am recovering from a traumatic experience. I have severe PTSD. The number one cause of PTSD in this country is rape. This man not only made it clear he wanted to have sex with me, he actually started arguing with me about the location of my physical body the night before because “Kathy said you left.” Which is, first off, none of their business when I leave and for how long, as I PAID TO STAY THERE. And second, it is VERY CLEAR that they have at least one if not multiple hidden cameras in that cottage and they are also watching every single move you make, probably behind their drawn curtains in the house 15 feet away. Total nightmare.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Sweet Cottage

The Lemon Drop was exactly as described, and communication with Kathy was easy. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire O.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Lovely, cozy cabin. Everything was as described. Private and peaceful. 10 minute drive to downtown Peterborough. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

A quiet break away from work

The property was beautiful and quaint, a small cottage about 20 feet to the left of the owner's house. Despite the close proximity, it was wonderfully private, the windows were all curtained and the place was well-removed from the sounds of outside and the nearby road. The decorations were perfect and fittingly vintage, and the cottage had a number of little quirks that definitely date it to the period it was built. We adored it and our stay there, and the owner was polite, simple, and low-contact while still being as helpful as you could need. The kitchen was perfectly well-stocked, and had all the tools we needed for simple meals, along with coffee, tea, fresh fruit, and nuts in a bowl. Thank you so much Kathy! If we're in the area, we'll certainly come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

A nice few days!

My partner and I had a very relaxing few days kicking around the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G.

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

Great stay!

We had a wedding in the area and this home was exactly what we needed to spend the night. It was very clean and tidy and the check in/out instructions were easy. I appreciated the hand written note welcoming us inside. We were able to get ready for the wedding and it was the perfect size for the two of us. The back yard overlooks a beautiful field and I wish I had more time to sit outside and enjoy the peace and quiet. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Bassett

Host profile image
Hi I'm Kathy. I own a small garden design company. My three sons are all grown up. I love to host, travel, and never pass up a botanical garden.

Why they chose this property

I bought this place to raise my sons and we enjoy the area very much!

What makes this property unique

The Lemon Drop is the only stand alone cottage spot in the Peterborough area. Enjoy town, hike, fish, attend concerts, canoe/kayak, grill out and relax....WEEKLY rentals ONLY in JUNE, JULY and August. I added a pick your own SALAD GARDEN, firewood for $15 and bouquets for sale....

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English
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