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Winnipesaukee waterfront - cozy and clean - pet friendly - best view ever!
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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6
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West Alton, NH
- Lake Winnipesaukee5 min drive
- Gunstock Mountain Resort11 min drive
- Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook13 min drive
- Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Bunk Beds
1 bathroom
Full bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Winnipesaukee waterfront - cozy and clean - pet friendly - best view ever!
You will love our charming, clean 2 bedroom lakeside cottage, on the shores of Winnipesaukee, located in West Alton, NH. We believe it has the best view on the lake! And is available to rent from June to mid-October. Pet-friendly fenced property. Non-barking, well-behaved dogs welcome upon approval at no extra charge,
Perfect size for a family with 2-4 kids or 1 or 2 couples. Maximum number of people sleeping at the cottage is 6.
From seniors to little kids this a great spot for all ages. Being lakeside on Winnipesaukee you will love relaxing by the lake and looking out at the view. You will enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water with a beautiful sandy bottom.
We provide 3 kayaks and 2 paddle boards for your use and the dock is available if you have a boat. (We can suggest boat rentals)
Built by my grandfather in 1927 we’ve modernized it over the years to be very comfortable and have the amenities we all require. Everyone who has ever visited comments on how country cozy and beautiful the cottage is and how unbelievable the view is!
Both the outdoor fireplace and the fire pit at the waters edge are available for your use in the evenings. Often you can hear the the call of the loons on the lake. It is so peaceful.
There is a hammock for a nap by day and to gaze at the stars by night.
The are 2 rocking chairs and several adirondack chairs to relax in on the dock or shore while looking out at the lake, islands and the Ossipee Mountain Range.
Winnipesaukee is the perfect lake for boating. You can go to Wolfeboro for the biggest best ice cream cone ever, Alton Bay for a yummy lunch at Pops Clam Shack, visit the Weirs for arcades and more, and our favorite restaurant in Meredith for lunch is Town Docks where you can eat outside on a glorious day! All of these places and more are available by car as well.
There are lots of great restaurants… it’s just a 10 minute car ride to one of our favorites, Ellacoya, where they have daily specials and the food is always delicious.
If you like to cook at home it’s less than 15 minutes to Beans and Greens for fresh veggies. They even have fresh baked pie. (Blueberry is our favorite) Shaw’s and Hannaford are the closest grocery stores just a few minutes from Beans and Greens.
A favorite of many is to swim from our cottage to the “Point” (Smith’s Point) along the shoreline in the morning. Or go out for an early morning kayak to catch the sunrise.
Great outlet shopping is about 30 minutes away in Tilton. Terrific shopping for souvenirs and boutique clothes are in Gilford, Meredith, Wolfeboro and Laconia. Funspot is not far for arcades and bowling and there are several mini golf locations close by. There is a 3-ring binder at the cottage with info on area attractions, restaurants and more.
If relaxing at the most beautiful spot on Winni seems good to you we hope you’ll inquire for more info.
Well behaved dogs welcome with approval.
Perfect size for a family with 2-4 kids or 1 or 2 couples. Maximum number of people sleeping at the cottage is 6.
From seniors to little kids this a great spot for all ages. Being lakeside on Winnipesaukee you will love relaxing by the lake and looking out at the view. You will enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water with a beautiful sandy bottom.
We provide 3 kayaks and 2 paddle boards for your use and the dock is available if you have a boat. (We can suggest boat rentals)
Built by my grandfather in 1927 we’ve modernized it over the years to be very comfortable and have the amenities we all require. Everyone who has ever visited comments on how country cozy and beautiful the cottage is and how unbelievable the view is!
Both the outdoor fireplace and the fire pit at the waters edge are available for your use in the evenings. Often you can hear the the call of the loons on the lake. It is so peaceful.
There is a hammock for a nap by day and to gaze at the stars by night.
The are 2 rocking chairs and several adirondack chairs to relax in on the dock or shore while looking out at the lake, islands and the Ossipee Mountain Range.
Winnipesaukee is the perfect lake for boating. You can go to Wolfeboro for the biggest best ice cream cone ever, Alton Bay for a yummy lunch at Pops Clam Shack, visit the Weirs for arcades and more, and our favorite restaurant in Meredith for lunch is Town Docks where you can eat outside on a glorious day! All of these places and more are available by car as well.
There are lots of great restaurants… it’s just a 10 minute car ride to one of our favorites, Ellacoya, where they have daily specials and the food is always delicious.
If you like to cook at home it’s less than 15 minutes to Beans and Greens for fresh veggies. They even have fresh baked pie. (Blueberry is our favorite) Shaw’s and Hannaford are the closest grocery stores just a few minutes from Beans and Greens.
A favorite of many is to swim from our cottage to the “Point” (Smith’s Point) along the shoreline in the morning. Or go out for an early morning kayak to catch the sunrise.
Great outlet shopping is about 30 minutes away in Tilton. Terrific shopping for souvenirs and boutique clothes are in Gilford, Meredith, Wolfeboro and Laconia. Funspot is not far for arcades and bowling and there are several mini golf locations close by. There is a 3-ring binder at the cottage with info on area attractions, restaurants and more.
If relaxing at the most beautiful spot on Winni seems good to you we hope you’ll inquire for more info.
Well behaved dogs welcome with approval.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supervision needed at water's edge
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Pets must be kept on a leash
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Alton Bay
Located in Alton Bay, this cottage 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 Scenic Railroad. Kellerhaus and Funspot Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

West Alton, NH
What's nearby
- Lake Winnipesaukee - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
- Ellacoya State Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
- Gunstock Mountain Resort - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
- Gunstock Mountain Coaster - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
- Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ellacoya Barn & Grille - 4 min drive
- Harmony Coffee House - 28 min drive
- Gilford Village Store - 13 min drive
- Wolfetrap Grill And Rawbar - 29 min drive
- Patrick's Pub & Eatery - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Janet Johnson

Engstrom-Stuga has been in our family since 1926. My grandfather immigrated from Sweden to the Boston area and wanted a red summer cottage on a lake like his family had in Sweden. He found this property and began building it. The cottage has so much history and we are so grateful to my grandfather, Herman Engstrom, for finding this piece of heaven on earth. "Stuga" means cottage in Swedish... thus the name -- Engstrom Stuga!
Why they chose this property
When you sit outside the cottage and look out on Lake Winnipesaukee you can’t help but relax and let the pressures of everyday life leave you.
Breathe in the fresh air.
Swim.
Float.
Nap.
Eat.
Read.
Repeat!
Breathe in the fresh air.
Swim.
Float.
Nap.
Eat.
Read.
Repeat!
What makes this property unique
Our breathtaking view of the “Broads” across Lake Winnipesaukee make Engstrom Stuga the perfect vacation spot! We are pet friendly (upon approval) with no additional fee.
Languages:
English
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