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Idyllic Mountain and Lake Getaway

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gilford, NH
  • Place, Ellacoya State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gunstock Mountain Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Idyllic Mountain and Lake Getaway

Tucked away in the scenic Gunstock Acres neighborhood, this newly renovated mountain chalet will capture your heart from the moment you walk in. The home has ample parking, beautiful deck overlooking a large flat backyard, and yard games. There are also plenty of quiet nooks for working from home and reliable wifi. All of this, while being equidistant between the mountains and Lake Winnipeasukee. What more could you want?

The home has been tastefully renovated with all the highest end touches, including a built in dining nook that overlooks the beautiful backyard and a bubbling stream in the distance. This, combined with a fireplace on the outside deck and a fully stocked kitchen, encourages both gathering and conversations inside and out. The propane fireplace is ideal for curling up next to in the winter. The master suite has a private balcony that overlooks the wooded backyard. There are washers and dryers in both the upstairs master suite and downstairs in the utility room. Both are at your disposal during your visit for any laundry needs. There are plentiful bath and beach towels for all guests throughout your stay. We have a large game closet for all age ranges and a multitude of outdoor games, as well, in the shed that can be taken out in the summer to be used in the yard. There are way too many amenities to name here, so please don't hesitate to reach out to inquire about any specific requests or questions.

Our home is less than half a mile away from Gunstock Mountain Resort. In the winter, the resort offers day and night skiing, tubing, a mountain coaster, and cross country skiing. In the summer months the resort has zipline canopy tours, a high ropes course, and hiking trails, just to name a few.

Ellacoya State Park is only five minutes away, as well, which has a gorgeous beach and picnic tables along the water. Please reach out to Allie two weeks ahead of your stay and she can reserve your day pass for the days you would like to go to the beach during your stay. There are beach chairs in the shed that you are welcome to bring with you. If you plan to bring a boat, there is plenty of parking for a trailer and a pass for the Town of Gilford ramp.

If shopping is more appealing, the Tanger Outlets in Tilton are less than a twenty minute drive. Popular stores include American Eagle, Brooks Brothers, Bath & Body Works, and Under Armour, to name a few.

There are restaurants that will cater to all interests within a fifteen minute radius, including multiple waterfront establishments and bars.

From our driveway, you can walk up the hill to a beautiful overlook of Lake Winnipeasaukee and Gunstock Mountain Resort. The neighborhood lends itself well to walking and biking alike with a multitude of roads with varying difficulty.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gilford

Located in Gilford, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook and Belknap Mill Society Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mill Falls Marketplace and Tanger Outlets Tilton. Travelling with kids? Consider Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Gilford, NH

What's nearby

  • Ellacoya State Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Coaster - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 11 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 24 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ellacoya Barn & Grille - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Mountain and Lake Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Mountain and Lake Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Mountain and Lake Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Mountain and Lake Getaway located?

This family-friendly Gilford holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ellacoya State Park, Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Gunstock Mountain Resort. Lake Winnipesaukee and Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this house and would highly recommend! Communication was amazing with regards to questions or requests. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. We enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SUPER nice accommodations in nice remote neighborhood and communication was great. Had everything and more you could need for a comfortable stay. Can’t say any negatives….well master bedroom you have to watch your head for sloped ceiling but so nicely appointed and bed super comfy and bathroom was huge. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Immaculate, accommodating, met all needs, comfortable. Would rent again. Minor quibbles: confusing light switches could use labels, mirror downstairs needs hanging.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really spectacular house! Exactly what the pictures show. Great communication and easy check in and out as well. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Summer Vaca

We stayed two weeks and it’s a perfect setup for our family and dog! Lots to do in the area and a great place to relax. Will book again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith T.

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

Beautiful property!

Absolutely gorgeous home! It was warm, inviting and impeccably updated. All of us loved our mini getaway and would absolutely book this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britt K.

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

Relaxing, beautiful stay

My husband, dogs, and I had a great stay at Allie’s beautiful home. It was comfortable, spacious, and exceptionally clean. Our dogs loved the walks through the very hilly neighborhood. They also loved visiting the fully fenced in dog park in Laconia just a few minutes from the house.I highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area or just a place to escape for a few days away.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Gorgeous!

This home is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! So warm and inviting. No detail has been missed. All the amenities. Quiet. Cozy. I can’t say enough. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

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

Amazing trip!

We had a great time in Guilford. The mountain was right around the corner and we could see the slopes at night. Unexpected extras like cooking spices were awesome as we did eat at home most nights. We really enjoyed the whoe experience. The only negative for us was the firmness (or lack thereof) of the mattresses but that is personal preference.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel W.

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

Relaxing week in Gilford

My wife along with our two dogs stayed at this beautiful property in Gilford for a week at the end of June. The house is really nice inside and we enjoyed grilling dinner and relaxing on the back porch at the end of the day. The backyard was perfect for the dogs to have some space to run around. The location was great for our time there in the summer. It is close to the lake the Allie provided beach passes for the town beach. It would also be a great location for a winter break as it is right next to Gunstock. Allie was great to work with. She responded quickly to any questions and even reached out when we briefly lost power during some storms. I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alli P.

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

Beautiful Home

We had a lovely time at this property. The house was well maintained and stocked. The owner was very kind and communicative. I only docked accuracy of online listing because it was advertised as a four bedroom which is why we booked it, but it was only three bedrooms. The fourth was a common area in the basement with a pullout couch, not a fully private bedroom. Otherwise, it was a really great, clean, newly updated home with everything you could think of. I would recommend this property to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Maegan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This is a beautiful house, very clean and well taken care of, and the owner was responsive and very friendly. However, it is not a 4 bedroom house. There is a large loft master bedroom upstairs that doesn't have a door but has a big bathroom and a very large closet. There are two private bedrooms on the basement floor that are comfortable and share a good size bathroom, but what they considered a 4th bedroom was a small den space outside of the two basement bedrooms that did not have privacy at all. It had a pretty rickety pull out couch that we couldn't use and my brother ended up sleeping on the floor. We were all adults so this did not at all fit our needs. It would be a good area for kids but is absolutely not a private bedroom. We were disappointed and felt mislead by the listing. Otherwise it would have been a perfect house for our stay, the first floor kitchen, dining and living areas were very clean and comfortable. The deck and furniture were all immaculately clean. We would stay there again but definitely now with as many people as we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Allie was simply amazing! Super responsive and accommodating to all of our needs. The home and property is spectacular- very well maintained, clean and offers every amenity needed for long term or in my case, a quick last minute trip to the lake! Thank you Allie for being the best host ever!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian & Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying. The home was just as beautiful as we remembered it from last year. Exceptionally clean. Well stocked. Communication with the owner was great (again), she’s very responsive. We love the peaceful location and the deck. We also love that it’s a short drive to many different fun things to do. Hour house escape room was a lot of fun. Kellerhaus is always a must-stop for us. Franconia Notch is worth the drive. Castle in the Clouds was beautiful too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara F.

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

Relaxing getaway!

We wanted a fully equipped home for a low-key getaway near the lake and mountains, and that’s exactly what this home is. From the generous deck with ample seating and views of the woods, to the comfortable bedrooms and well-stocked bathrooms, to the cozy first floor kitchen and living space, we had everything we wanted and then some. Allie was a very helpful host, even providing restaurant suggestions. We’d definitely return here if our travel plans take us back to NH!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous home and property nestled in the Gilford woods! Pristine and clean with every amenity needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr B.

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

Fantastic Property!

So easy to check-in and the place is absolutely EVERYTHING anyone might want in a vacation rental. From start to funday
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca & Brennan J.

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

Excellent! Impressive!

Immaculate, beautiful, awesome stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

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

Perfect family get away

My family and I absolutely loved this home. Clean , kid and pet friendly and plenty of room for our family of 8. The neighborhood was quiet and set in the mountains. It was just beautiful. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Dog-friendly mountain getaway

We were looking for a dog-friendly location for our family to celebrate my wife's birthday over a long weekend.The property was comfortable, well-appointed, and suited us perfectly. Winter made a late appearance, with snow and freezing rain, yet we enjoyed a 5-mile hike up Mt Major. The dogs loved it.We would love to come back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich D.

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

Beautiful Home that is Fully Stocked

A gorgeous home that is immaculate. We had a wonderful stay and like the proximity to Gunstock Mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

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

Winter Getaway

We had a wonderful stay. The property was situated in a very convenient area to many things yet quiet and quaint. Allie was easy to communicate with and the house was perfect for us. Highly recommended and we will definitely return!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Wonderful spot near Gunstock

Great home. We’ll be back!
Stayed 45 nights in Jan 2025

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