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“It’s not the cold that makes winter special; it’s the warmth of home.”

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From front yard to back yard, right side of house.
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Front of house
Side yard
From Dock to back of house. Home is just shy of 5000 sqft.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

“It’s not the cold that makes winter special; it’s the warmth of home.”

Beautiful 4800sqft Year-round log cabin on a clear unobstructed view lakefront lot with 200ft shoreline and 2 docks. Public boat ramp 600 feet from doorstep. Unload your toys and drive them up to your private shoreline docks.

Very low-key private road with only several homes on the road. Enjoy the serenity of the lake from the back yard fire pit to the oversized porch with a morning cup of coffee. There is fishing, swimming, water skiing, hunting, snowmobiling, ice fishing, ice-skating, four wheeling, bicycling, trail walking or just hang out in the big backyard playing horseshoes, volleyball, corn hole, croquet, Frisbee, sunbathing, cookouts just to name a few.

Enjoy the beautiful sunrises, seeing the bald Eagles, hearing the sound of the Loons.

The home itself offers 5 bedrooms,.3 bathrooms, well equipped Kitchen, a small gym, and a bar area with games to keep everyone entertained (shuffleboard, bowling, Foosball, darts, arcade Pac man, bumper pool/poker table). Looking for a quiet area? How about enjoying our Library with many styles of books to choose from with cozy chairs and blankets to curl up in. Or maybe just hang out together in the great room with the warm cozy wood stove.

Our guest will receive a STARTER set of essentials. We do our best to make sure your arrival goes smoothly. The supplies will not last you a full week.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Washington

Located in Washington, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ashuelot Wildlife Sanctuary and Pillsbury State Park, while Washington Museum and Mole Hill Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Washington, NH

What's nearby

  • Ashuelot River - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Keene State College - 32 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Lake Sunapee - 39 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride Area - 47 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Pats Peak - 52 min drive - 67.6 km

Getting around

  • Bellows Falls Station - 43 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marlow Grocery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Steurgons General Store - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Highland Lake Marina Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Lemon Tree Pastries & Desserts - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Music House - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “It’s not the cold that makes winter special; it’s the warmth of home.” pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at “It’s not the cold that makes winter special; it’s the warmth of home.”?

As of 17 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at “It’s not the cold that makes winter special; it’s the warmth of home.” on 26 May 2026 start from NZ$996, 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.

How much is parking at “It’s not the cold that makes winter special; it’s the warmth of home.”?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at “It’s not the cold that makes winter special; it’s the warmth of home.”?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “It’s not the cold that makes winter special; it’s the warmth of home.”?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “It’s not the cold that makes winter special; it’s the warmth of home.” located?

This family-friendly Washington holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ashuelot River and Ashuelot Wildlife Sanctuary. Andorra Forest is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a large group. Kitchen and eating areas were great and large gathering area to hang out. Location is scenic and worth the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kfitz511

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They were very welcoming and helpful to all questions. The house is amazing. Kitchen was well equipped to cook, great views from every room, and very comfortable beds and furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house! Very well equipped kitchen. Multiple grills and eating spaces! Great for a large group. Fabulous screened in porch with wonderful view of the pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place on the water with rustic charm. Super friendly landlords. Great for watersports as they have many watercrafts available! The two basement bedrooms are nicely cool, the upstairs room with bunk beds was the queen-dom of the teenagers. Well stocked kitchen made feeding everyone a breeze.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
When we arrived we were greeted by Michelle and James (they were so nice) showed us around, even grabbed us some wood on their way up! Probably nicest people we’ve ever rented from. The house was awesome our group travels every new year looking just to cook and hang out, this house was perfect! Kids loved sledding down the hill on side of house and making snow angels on the frozen lake.The kitchen was fully stocked there was folding chairs , a folding table high chairs. We spent the evenings in the living room watching movies by the wood stove while guys hung out shooting darts in basement. Bedrooms were roomy and lots of extra blankets pillows etc. I honestly don’t think there’s anything that we were missing here. We loved our stay and will DEF be returning thank you Michelle and James for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Amazing family lake retreat

My family and I had a wonderful time (4 adults + 3 children). The place is beautiful, there was plenty of room for a large family and there's so much to do, we wish we had more time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Wonderful stay!

Lovely house. Every toy and amenity you could ask for. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Vacay!

Nice space for big family. Very well stocked with everything we needed. Hosts were very attentive to making sure our stay went well. Lovely setting, lots of outdoor and indoor options. Great place to spend a relaxing vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

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

Great summer vacation on great / quiet lake

Our group, comprised of 4 adults and 4 kids aged 7-10, had an awesome week at the house! House, yard and lake were exactly what we were looking for. Michelle and James were great hosts and extremely responsive anytime we had a question.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

Great experience

Simply put, we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great time !

Great experience with my family. We enjoyed fishing , boating and floating around on tubes all week long. The house has everything you need to make you feel right at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

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

Beautiful log cabin on the lake

Renting this property could not have been easier. Michelle was quick to respond to any question. The house is beautiful with lots to do both inside and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

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

Beautiful setting, fantastic house

This house was amazing and perfect for our group of friends for the weekend. Everything was as pictured or even better. Takes a bit to get there but well worth it. Loved everything in the house and wished we had more time to enjoy it all. My favorite was sitting out on the dock looking at the view and just relaxing. The hosts were very helpful and responsive. Lots of amenities and very comfortable even for a bigger group without feeling too crowded. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel-Marie S.

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

Well equipped log home

This home on the water has everything you would need and more. The water toys are amazing. Fishing was great off of the 2 docks. Even on a rainy day it was no big deal because inside the house there are plenty of entertaining things to do. This house is a hidden gem. Michelle and James are amazing host’s. We can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

Sunappe ski vacation

We had an excellent time at this beautiful home. We go yearly on a extended family ski trip. This year who chose New Hampshire because is the freshman at Plymouth state University. Although it was a 1/2 an hour was to Sunappe the drive was easy. Absolutely loved your house. We enjoyed game room/ bar the most. Thank you for your beautiful home. My favorite ski house in the past 14 years!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa P.

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

Great family gathering

Overall we were very pleased with our stay. The kids had a blast being able to all be in one bedroom. Space was amazing. I would state that for a house this size (close to 5,000 sq. ft.) there should really be a couple of dehumidifiers in the lower level of the home. Especially since there is a lot of rugs. Also a house this size could use another set of hands with the cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Comfortable house, on a wonderful body of water. The kids love the bunk beds! Owners are communicative and helpful. Plenty of things provided to amuse us on rainy days, and when the weather is good we can swim and kayak. Ashuelot has lots of nooks and crannies to explore, the wildlife is abundant, the fishing is excellent. There is a really sassy chipmunk living in the lawn, who stole apples and chips right at our feet. Love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Incredible house and location!!!

Michelle and James have thought of everything for this house. It has everything you need. Very well stocked. They were so accommodating and communicated right away to make our winter wonderland stay with our family an amazing experience. Its something we'll never forget. Thank you for sharing it with us. I absolutely love this house. Wish it was mine!!! Lol
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid M.

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

Fantastic Family Vacation !

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mama Bear lodge. The view from the house and backyard were beautiful. We were more than pleased with the amount of kayaks, water floats, life jackets, paddle boat and the canoe available for our use. We also enjoyed using the outdoor fireplace to cook on, and eating dinner in the netted gazebo. The yard was spacious for our kids to run around on, and they enjoyed the provided kiddie pool. The house itself was spacious. The furniture was really comfortable and we loved the rustic feel. The house was stocked with games, a pack and play and high chairs for little ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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A Momma Bear Hug

Lot's of bear motifs and a very outdoorsy feel on the inside. Still, very cozy and accommodating. The game room was a big hit for the teenagers. They spent most of their free time there. The couches in the living room were wondrously comfortable and a great place to snuggle down in front of the fire. Overall, the property is very well kept, a noticeable attention to detail and has much to offer. We are considering it for a larger family gathering over the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

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Great stay at Mama Bear with family

A big thank you to James and Michelle for being wonderful hosts. They really try to consider everything that a family may need and want. The property is well stocked with a variety of toys, games and various supplies and size of the house allows for large groups to come together but still have space for people to decompress and have a quiet moment. The pond is beautiful and there were many ways available to us, to experience and appreciate it. For groups of 10-12, this is a great option to consider. We all had a great time and it is especially perfect for kids. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

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Great waterfront location

The property was big and provided adequate space for our family of 10, 4 kids(12-15yrs) and 6 adults. Kayaking was great around the pond. The yard was big and allowed for outdoor games and space for the kids to run around. The dock was great for jumping into the pond. The outdoor eating area was also a plus to continue enjoying the outdoors being on the waterfront. I really liked the fact that the pond was very quiet and peaceful. Everyday we got to enjoy views of the eagle catching fish and the loons swimming around and calling. The downstairs game room was also great and provided much entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Amazing family vacation

This house is perfect for a large family vacation. Everything about it fit our needs. Comfortable and beautiful to boot! We are all about being together, hanging out and playing games. The openness of the main area floor plan gave us that. The kitchen was equipped with everything you would ever need. Everyone was so happy with the bedrooms. Our favorite part of staying here was the time we spent hanging out on the dock and floating around in the water. The paddle boards and kayaks were a pleasant bonus. I would recommend this house to anyone And we are looking forward to coming back next year! Thank you Michelle and James!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ilja W.

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

Cozy but spacious log home at the lake

We loved our stay at Mama Bear lodge! It was perfect for our group 8 adults, 4 teens) and we had a great time hiking, skiing, building fires, cooking, watching movies and enjoying time together. The house was clean and had everything you need, both in the kitchen as the bathrooms as the playroom and gym! We loved the festive decorations and Michelle (homeowner) was very responsive. Even doing the dishes together (there’s no dishwasher in the house) was a fun activity for some. If you are a tall crowd (like us) note that the beds are fairly small. Fortunately we all liked snuggling up. Alltogether, we’ve had a great time and would recommend this rental at the lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawna P.

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Amazing Family Vacation!

This property is perfect for a family who enjoys water activities - kayaking, waterskiing, swimming and floating. The dock was perfect for our motor boat. We enjoyed nightly campfires, lawn games (provided), and eating dinners in the screened in gazebo. The house is very spacious (11 of us - youngest 17 years old) had lots of room. The house is very clean and equipped with tons of board games, puzzles, and a full game room downstairs for additional fun! We caught very big large mouth bass from the house shore. Michelle and James are gracious hosts. This annual extended family gathering (for 17 years now) was one of the best!! We would highly recommend this property for a relaxing and fun filled vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by James and Michelle Taylor

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Why they chose this property

James and I picked this property for its beauty and serenity. We could see how our family and your families could have endless fun.

What makes this property unique

There is a public boat ramp 600 ft down the road from our home. This is a great convenience to unload your toys and drive them up to one of our 2 private docks.

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