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Family-Friendly Lake Cottage-Private Beach, Kayaks & Dock Access

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Private association beach
Lakeview side of house and deck
Farmers porch
Driveway side of house
Beautiful sunset and roadway to beach area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Family-Friendly Lake Cottage-Private Beach, Kayaks & Dock Access

Escape to this charming Deerfield,NH lake cottage on Northwood Lake with partial lake views,private association beach access,and boat launch/dock space. Perfect for families,it’s bright open concept, dog friendly,and centrally located for exploring New Hampshire. The cottage sleeps up to 6 guests with two bedrooms plus a sleeping loft, and features one full bathroom with tub and a washer,dryer. The open living,dining,and kitchen area makes it easy for everyone to gather,relax and enjoy meals together. Outdoor Fun Deck facing the lake for morning coffee or evening downtime Classic farmer’s porch overlooking the backyard,fire pit and quiet dirt road Private beach access (shared with 4 homes only) for swimming and sunbathing. Beach is stocked with kayaks,a paddleboard floats,and beach toys for children Boat launch & dock space available for your boat Good to know: Beach access is via a short walk down a steep hill,which may not be suitable for guests with mobility limitations .Family Friendly Highlights .Sleeps 6 2bedrooms +loft Open concept living,kitchen ,dining Child safe roped in swimming area Dog friendly Quiet dirt road with stone walls,peaceful setting Location & Nearby Activities Concord,Manchester,and Portsmouth nearby 1 hour to NH ocean and beaches 1 hour 20 minutes to White Mountain National Forrest Bear Brook and Pawtuckaway State Park - 20-25 minutes Antique Alley (Northwood) 10 minutes Hiking at Hart Town Forrest and Northwood Meadows 10 minutes Deerfield Fairgrounds 20 minutes Whether your family wants to swim,kayak explore,or just relax by the lake,this cottage offers a welcoming home base.

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House Rules

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No parties this is a quiet rental. No overnight guests. Maximum guests is six.

Pets must not be left alone for an extended period of time. Well behaved pets are allowed on beach.

Swim at your own risk and children must be supervised in the beach area.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 102081
Property # 3757058
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Deerfield

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Deerfield, NH

What's nearby

  • James Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Veasey Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Northwood Lake Beach - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Epsom Town Hall - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Suncook River - 8 min drive - 9.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Epsom House Of Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blooms & Brews - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

On-site parking is available at the property.

This family-friendly cottage is located on a lake.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very friendly hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun lakehouse, with all the toys.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location and being close to the water. Cabin was nice and everything was just as described. Loved the attentiveness of Ellen. She offered great recommendations on food and provided much needed direction. Appreciated the coffee that was provided that hit the spot!! A
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melody T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very peaceful beautiful views

Couldn't have had a more relaxing vacation.The lake and property are breathtaking.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KERIN L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for me as I had family in the area. Enjoyed the lake with my dog, and the proximity to stores, the highway. The hosts were extremely friendly and enjoyable. Even went into the lake with me to help me find my lost glasses! ( and found them!).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thanks Kerin. I’m glad that you enjoyed our and look forward to seeing you on future visits to NH.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was better than expected. You can tell the owners take pride in their property and provided everything needed and more. Ellen and Pat were very friendly and available but not at all intrusive. It was far enough away but close to everything as well-a true retreat. The water was warm and clean with a sandy bottom and the beach area was well maintained. Would definately go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Wonderful home

Beautiful place and a gracious owner. Very relaxing and close to the lake. A delight to be there.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Adorable place

Everything you need and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Paddy Shack was exactly the relaxing New England escape we were looking for. The cottage was cozy, spacious and had everything we needed for a perfect family vacation. My husband, two teenagers and even our dog felt completely at home. We spent our days paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and just lounging by the lake, soaking in the peaceful views and observing the loons. We enjoyed the fire pit and being surrounded by nature, yet still close to restaurants, a grocery store and beautiful hiking trails. Pat and Ellen were very welcoming and made us feel like guests, not just renters. We left feeling recharged and full of great memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you Andrea. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you back some day. Pat and Ellen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel D.

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

Beautiful week on the lake

We had a wonderful stay at the Paddy Shack. The house was clean and spacious with everything we needed. The shared beach and swimming area were a ton of fun for us, our dog, and our friends. We had the chance to meet Pat and Ellen and they were fantastic hosts. We hope to return next summer!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Lake Views

The house was well stocked and location was great. The only thing I wished I had known ahead of time is that one of the bedrooms was a loft and not an actulal room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen I.

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

The Best Time

Pat and Ellen, Paddy Shack is beautiful it had everything and more than we needed. The boat ride around the lake with you both was amazing. The Lake water is so clean and clear we had such a good time playing in the sand and floating on the raft you provided. Great family memories were made and we cant wait to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Our little splice of heaven

We stayed a week and it was wonderful. We had great weather and rode our motorcycle every day. The house was exactly what was described and better. Everything that we needed was there, and more. The owner was over to welcome us and let us know where to find him if we needed anything. We just thoroughly enjoyed the quiet the home gave us. Thank you so much Pat and Ellen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori K.

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

Beautiful and well appointed property!

Ellen and Pat have a little slice of Heaven and were gracious hosts. The home had everything you could possibly want or neeed for a relaxing stay. The little extras like the dog toys, bed and bowls as well as all of the water sports equipment for our use was appreciated. Pat even took our girls tubing and gave all the adults a relaxing ride on his brand new pontoon boat with a tour of the lake! They are a couple who we would call friends as they are both so pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

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

Home away from home

The house itself was great with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay for our family of four with two boys (9 & 6) and grandparents visiting each day. The beach area was also great with multiple docks and water equipment (kayaks, paddleboard, water mat, etc.) available. Had lots of fun fishing in the lake - caught over 60 fish during the week, mostly small but at least two >8”. The one thing to be aware of is the steep hill between the beach and the house; this was fine for our family but was a bit more challenging for some of our visiting grandparents. The owners were very kind and made us feel welcome while also giving us our space. Thank you so much Pat and Ellen for hosting us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen H.

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

80th Birthday and 10 pounds of clams.

We rented this property because it was near our son and daughter. We wanted the family to help celebrate my husband’s 80th birthday. (We live in Florida.) We also had family from Michigan and Miami stay a few nights. The house was roomy and perfect for a large group. It was well stocked with all the essentials. The only concern we had was that the largest bed was on the second floor and we didn’t want to try to navigate the stairs at night so we used the main floor bedroom which was small. Also, there was only one bathroom. The beach was down a steep hill, but the lake was beautiful and the water was warm. Enjoyed our week and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Sweet cottage with wonderful hosts

This rental checks the important boxes - clean, warm, comfortable, and well-stocked. Plus you couldn't ask for better hosts! We were there for a storm that took out power in wee hours of the morning to 600,000 residents, including ours. Pat was at our door at 8am to start the generator and make sure we had everything we needed. As a courtesy caution to anyone who brings their dog, please know that the neighbor has a not-so-friendly German Sheppard who is let out to go potty off leash. To avoid conflict, we simply took our dog out after theirs was back inside. This shouldn't deter anyone from staying here - just be aware if the dog happens to be out. We would definitely stay again and can imagine it would be great fun in the summer with access to the lake! We were here for the entire month of October, and the trees were absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie C.

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

Labor Day Weekend at the Lake

Ellen and Pat’s place is VERY well stocked! They’ve thought of everything! The location is a quiet dirt road. Loved the front porch! Wish it was facing the lake, but still very relaxing. It was a busy weekend at the lake. Pat and Ellen’s family were at the beach, so we found other ways to entertain ourselves. We found an awesome pontoon and jet skis rental available that brought the boat right across the lake (near the brewery). D&N Good Time Rentals LLC. Pat and Ellen offered a boat ride as well. There are 3 sleeping areas. One is a half wall - something to be aware of depending who is going on the trip with you. There are some quirks to the house. Lots of dogs around the property, so would only advice bringing yours if they are good with others. Overall, it was a quick getaway, close to home, on a very cute lake and did the trick for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Family fun

We had a great time staying at the Paddy Shack for our family vacation. The house itself was very nice with an open concept that was perfect for spending time with the family. The beach area was great especially for our 3 year old daughter. It is hard to find both a family and pet friendly place to stay and this checked off all our boxes. Our hosts were so helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay memorable!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

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

Wonderful Vacation

Staying at the Paddy Shack was great fun for all. The hosts and neighbors were friendly, helpful and welcoming. We had a wonderful tome!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Ellen and Pat were excellent hosts!

We had a great stay. Ellen and Pat were excellent hosts and the house had everything you could possibly nee for a week at the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc T.

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

Great family retreat!

Pat & Ellen are gracious hosts! The house was spotless and attention was given to small things travelers might need, like sunblock and forgotten toothbrushes. The furniture is comfy and we loved how they had everything from paper plates to weighty cutlery and wine and martini glasses. There are even s'mores sticks to roast your marshmallows by the fire pit. They made it clear not to hesitate to ask if there was anything else we might need. It's a short walk down a fairly steep hill to get to the lake. We pretty much had the small sandy beech to ourselves our entire week there. There were plenty of chairs and tables and lots of flotation devices, including a chaise lounge (my favorite!) and a water pad. My husband & I enjoyed the kayaks, and our daughter enjoyed showing us all up on the paddle board. If you are looking for a nice private retreat to get away with your family (only 5-6 other houses grouped on the road) this is a great spot! Within a 10 minute ride is a really nice brewpub/full restaurant/outdoor creamery with an excellent breakfast/lunch diner across the street. Hannaford's market only 15 minutes away. Lots of great day trips within 30 minutes (like Wolfeboro & Weird beach) to an hour (like Portsmouth and York Maine beaches).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Great place to stay!

We had an excellent time. Full access to canoe, kayak, beach area. We will definitely be back. Owners are great!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

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

Mindfulness Retreat

The Paddy Shack was a quiet and relaxing place to stay. The kids enjoyed being outdoors. They were able to find all kinds of cool things in nature. They enjoyed fishing at the dock, kayaking and looking for frogs. Pat and Ellen were friendly and accommodating. We drove our boat up and were able to dock it for the week. The cul-de-sac was so far in that it was quiet and calm. Pat and Ellen have gone above and beyond in providing the essentials for your stay inside and outside. Awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

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

Lovely vacation spot

We have two young children and a dog and there was more than enough to do right on sight that we barely left. The place was immaculate, beds were comfortable, and very private. We would absolutely go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ellen and Pat McGovern

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We are Pat and Ellen McGovern and are lifelong residents of Northwood Lake. We both grew up here in the summers and went to school together in Manchester NH. We have four adult children and ten

grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

We love and really take pride in our homes. We just love Northwood Lake, it’s in our blood. We will be readily available for any questions or any of your needs, while maintaining your privacy.

What makes this property unique

Nicest beach and swimming area on the lake. Perfect swimming area for young children. Our home is well kept and very clean, with all the amenities you would want.

Languages:

English

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