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Vintage island cottage on 2.5 acres and 376 feet of lake frontage!

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Exterior
Lovely cafe lights at night
aerial view. The dock to the right is on vacant lot 21 - no homes on that side
Lawn and deck on the water with Adirondack chairs
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Alton, NH
  • Lake Winnipesaukee
  • Brewster Beach
  • Lake Wentworth
  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Downstairs bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vintage island cottage on 2.5 acres and 376 feet of lake frontage!

Family cottage for the last 50+ years. Large deck and large open concept kitchen. Rare large deck at the water’s edge with lots of seating. Great location in protected cove with deep 40 foot dock. It is a 10 min boat ride to Wolfeboro. See the lights from Wolfeboro at night. Great walking path in the center of the island approx 1.5 miles long. House sits on 2.5 acres with a total of 376 feet of lake frontage between two lots, very private. Three season porch has two pullout couches a favorite sleeping spot with knotty pine walls. Close to loon sanctuary. Since it is an island home - you must have your own boat or rent to get to and from the island. There are no motorized vehicles on the island (about 60 houses) - very tranquil and quiet. Prefer to rent > 1 week at a time but feel free to send me a message we can work something out depending on the dates. High speed internet, Direct TV, with a desk space as well you can work from home here. This is a cottage my family uses as well so you will find everything well stocked - not the typically barren vacation rental with cheap furniture and minimal silverware.

Property manager

Michael Smith

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 campfires, no fireworks, no using fireplaces or electric heat.
Must take your trash with you and wash your linens and towels, leave the house as you found it
Must have your own boat or transportation to get to the island

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alton Bay

Located in Alton Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and Wentworth State Park, while Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook and Wolfeboro Institute of the Arts are cultural highlights. Hampshire Pewter Co. and New Hampshire Boat Museum 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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Alton, NH

Restaurants

  • Marker 21
  • Shibley's At The Pier
  • Harvest Market
  • The Inn on Main
  • Saka Japanese Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage island cottage on 2.5 acres and 376 feet of lake frontage! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vintage island cottage on 2.5 acres and 376 feet of lake frontage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage island cottage on 2.5 acres and 376 feet of lake frontage!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vintage island cottage on 2.5 acres and 376 feet of lake frontage! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is close to McKinney Park, Brewster Beach and Carry Beach. Local attractions also include Wolfeboro Institute of the Arts and Cate Park.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael F.

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

Barndoor Vaca

House is outdated, need some fixing up. Location of Property on Lake - excellent.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

TJ B.

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

Perfect Location!

If you love lake life and are excited by the opportunity for living on a lush wooded island, this the rental for you! PERFECLY located straight across the from quaint Wolfeboror made fun trips into town very easy. The property is tucked nicely into a very calm cove that made it great for afternoon lounging and swimming. The house was exactly as advertised with close-up views of the lake. Our favorite part was the lakeside deck!!! The lake is beautiful with breath taking views and amazingly homes around every corner and on every island no matter how tiny. Important heads-up and tip: The lake does have MANY unexpected rock shoals that are not as well maked as many people may be accustomed. I strongly recomend using a navigation app at all times. I found Navionix to be very accurate. I ran with it on the dash at all times. There are many local hikes available. We did the waterfall hike at Castle in the Clouds which I highly recommend. Our host Mike couldn't have been more accommodating and helpful! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Vintage vacation home

Loved the long deck along the water and the great view of the lake from most rooms. Vintage home which added to the charm of it. The canoe allowed us to see some pretty cool small islands nearby that would be too shallow to visit by boat. Large property gave us plenty of privacy. Would go again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Armelle D.

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

Great week

this property is ideally located, with evening views of the lights of wolfborough but some protected areas for watersports. It is a camp house, with dated appliances that actually are a part of the charm. Everything worked well, the dock is long enough for a larger boat. Michael is the ideal host. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

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

Great location

The property owner was responsive and helpful. The location of the house is perfect, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

We loved it! Location, Location, Location!!!

We had such a wonderful stay at Michael's cottage. We brought our 21 ft. boat up from Rhode Island and it was easy to launch at the Wolfboro public boat ramp. Public trailer parking was just across the street. The ride over to the Cottage was a short 6 minute trip. Docking at the cottage was easy and we never worried about the boat on the dock. Michael's Cottage is very peaceful and comfortable. It has a rustic charm that takes you back to another time- no cars on the Island. Gorgeous views and a great spot for swimming. The large deck over the water is where we spent most of our time. It is perfect for relaxing. Swim, Eat, Sleep, repeat. The kitchen has everything you need for family meals and there is a convenient grocery store in Wolfboro, walking distance from the boat ramp (Also, we recommend a Hot Dog from the guy at the stand and checking out the Meat Market for the best meatballs!). The Wolfboro lights are magical at night and can be seen from the large picturesque window in the living room. Lots of rooms to spread out for large families. This Barndoor Island cottage is a treat and we can't wait to book our next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Michael Smith

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My great aunt- and uncle built on the property when Barndoor Island was first developed by Robert Ronci in the late 1960s. At that time the only structures were a cow barn and a caretaker's cottage. They both grew up during the Great Depression and you will see photos of them hanging in the house as the cottage was their dream. I lived there myself for 13 summers with my great-aunt after my great-uncle passed away. I had a vegetable garden behind the house - the only one on the island.

Why they chose this property

You will be hard pressed to find a place with this much privacy on the big lake - in addition to the protected cove. You will be able to find newer houses, more updated houses, bigger houses, but you won't get the same privacy and space for the price. I have several families that come back year after year and limited VRBO openings.

What makes this property unique

2.5 acres, 330 feet of lake frontage.
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