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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Lebanon, NH
  • Place, Mascoma Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartmouth College
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Newfound Lake
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Black Bear Lodge: Lakefront Home on Mascoma Lake

Welcome to Black Bear Lodge, a great family-friendly home right on the beautiful Mascoma Lake! Our home encompasses the best of both summer and winter as we are located on the water and just minutes from Whaleback Mountain, Mount Sunapee, and an hour from Killington Ski Resort. Come make lifelong memories at this beautiful home; we would love to have you!

Looking for a luxurious place to relax after hitting the slopes? Look no further, Black Bear Lodge is located minutes away from

Whaleback Mountain (9 min)
Mount Sunapee (28 min)
Ragged Mountain (44 min)
Killington Ski Resort (1hr 10min)

For all of you summer renters, this home is right on Mascoma Lake and we provide kayaks and pedal boats for guests to enjoy all summer long!

We have two living areas that you can enjoy, one on the first floor w/ a 60" TV and another in the basement with a 70" TV. With internet and cable in both rooms, you can always stay connected. A ping pong table is provided for you to enjoy as well!

Sleeping accommodations are as follows:
Main Level Master Bedroom: 1 Queen Bed
Upper Level Bedroom 1: 2 Queen Beds
Upper Level Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds
Lower Level Bedroom 3: 2 Bunk Beds (4 twins)
Lower Level Bedroom 4: 1 Queen Bed

Just three exits away there is a shopping plaza with:
Groceries:

Price Chopper | Walmart | Hanna-ford’s | Shaw’s

Restaurants:

Ziggy's Pizza | Burger King | Panera Bread | McDonald's | KFC/Taco Bell
Applebee's | Chili's | Wendy's | Five Guys | Moe’s Southern Grill
Little Caesar | Chinese cuisine | Sport's Pub

… Just to name a few

Department Stores:

Kohl's | T.J Maxx | J.C Penney | Eastern Mountain Sports
L.L Bean | K-Mart | Home Depot | Best Buy | Sears

Pharmacies:

Walgreen's | CVS | Rite Aid

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
6. Check out time is 10:00am. If not checked out in time the security deposit will be withheld unless discussed otherwise.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4351853
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Lebanon

Located in Lebanon, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. King Arthur Baking Company and Quechee Gorge Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Green Mountain National Forest and Henry Laramie Wildlife Management Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Thompson Arena or Memorial Field. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Lebanon, NH

What's nearby

  • Mascoma Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dartmouth College - 16 min drive - 18.3 km
  • King Arthur Baking Company - 17 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Quechee Gorge Bridge - 21 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Newfound Lake - 53 min drive - 66.8 km

Getting around

  • White River Junction Station - 15 min drive
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DHMC Cafeteria - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fort at Exit 18 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gulf / Evan's Expressmart - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Lodge: Lakefront Home on Mascoma Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Bear Lodge: on Mascoma Lake?

As of 3 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Lodge: on Mascoma Lake on 9 September 2026 start from NZ$1,414, 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 Black Bear Lodge: Lakefront Home on Mascoma Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Lodge: Lakefront Home on Mascoma Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Lodge: Lakefront Home on Mascoma Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Lodge: Lakefront Home on Mascoma Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Mascoma Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Northern Rail Trail and Enfield Shaker Museum. Packard Hill Covered Bridge is 3 mi (4.8 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. 62 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely lovely time. We had trouble with flight delays and owners were super responsive and helpful. The property was gorgeous and comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed to enjoy our getaway. It was truly perfect!
Fun walking on the frozen lake!
Plenty of space to connect with beautiful views and comfy furniture
Gorgeous view and decorated for Christmas
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful spot right on the shore of Lake Mascoma. It was clean and spacious with great amenities. The kitchen was so well stocked from plates and glasses to a wide variety of cooking utensils and pots and pans. We’ve already decided we’re returning next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y.

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

We enjoy the stay

The house is spacious and very clean. Really good for family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

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

Beautiful Lake Front Home

Would highly recommend staying at this property. Everything you need to have nice weekend or an extended stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great location and wonderful space for our large family

We enjoyed the great location, and the house was well laid out for our large family. Beautiful area with plenty of hiking trail to explore.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana S.

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

Great stay

Our family absolutely loved this house and all of the room as well as location. The trampoline and raft on the water were an added bonus. Many of us fished or swam in the beautiful lake. The owner was very responsive.
The trampoline and dock for fishing.
The view from the sofa.
Early morning from the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delia B.

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

Yay

So fun!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SCAMP

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake experience our family didn’t come out of the water. The home is very spacious and we had a wonderful week of making memories. Looking forward to staying again next year. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

A great house!

Great location on a a beautiful lake. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

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

Family Weekend

We had an absolute wonderful time. It has become a yearly tradition to spend a family weekend at Black Bear Lodge. Everyone loves the house, the location and our host Andy is wonderful communicating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Acadia T.

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

Wonderful home, perfect for groups.

Our ski team greatly enjoyed our stay at the Black Bear Lodge! We loved the convenient location, just a short drive from Whaleback Mountain and the beautiful views of the lake. Most importantly, Andy was a very responsive and understanding host to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

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

Perfect family gathering spot

We stayed with family for a graduation at Dartmouth College. The three bathroom made it easy for everyone to get ready at same time for ceremony. There was plenty of bedrooms and hang out space for us all to hang out together. Everything clean and well stocked! Very satisfied. This propert is a recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Black bear lodge was perfect for our family

I can’t say enough good things about this house. It was well stocked, had lots of towels and kitchen amenities. The house was quiet even though it’s near a campground and the road. The view from the second floor was beautiful and we loved the outside deck. We loved the large wooden table near the kitchen. We hope to stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

Great family friendly home!

This was our second year staying at The Black Bear Lodge with our large extended family and we had an amazing time. There is plenty of room for all of us and Adam is very responsive and accommodating. The kids loved the addition of the diving float!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
We are so glad that you are back for the 2nd time! We hope this can be a tradition amongst your family and our home. We shall have a welcome basket on your next stay (:
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s really hard not to give this place five stars across the board! When we arrived, there was some kitchen cleanup that we needed to do in order to function in the kitchen. It really was a matter of people not respecting the property. In addition, and it is not the owner’s fault, the lake was really low, so it was a little bit of a challenge for us to use our boat. Next time we just need to watch the rain and it’s affect on boat use. We had a great family vacation! Andy is an excellent host and he is very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Graduation weeked

Needed a large house for family and friends for graduation weekend. As it turned out it was just my wife and myself, most of the time. Great location on the lake and nice open layout of house for entertaining or larger groups (5 bedrooms). But also nice place just for a couple that likes room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Fantastic weekend!

We rented this house as an annual Lake Weekend getaway with friends, and will likely rent again! First to mention is the location-- gorgeous house right on the lake, with a floating dock and big yard. We had the best time using the house kayaks, swimming to dock, and floating on the lake. We also grilled dinner on the deck and had fires in the fire pits at night. The house itself was perfect for our group of 17- a nice big kitchen & table to prepare meals, and many common spaces for relaxing. I would absolutely recommend this house, it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Thanks Amanda, We hope you and your guests come back in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

The house was beautiful. There so much room and we loved that it has three floors with bathrooms on

Our family had such a great time. We did some boating and kayaking and the kids were swimming.. we all walked down the street to get ice cream. It was such a great time. There are stores near by so that’s very convenient. Andy was amazing to deal with. He always responded to txs or emails and he was very helpful. I would definitely recommend this house for a get away!!!! Margo Douston
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Thanks Margo and Joe! We strive to be the home away from home. Hope we see you back here with us in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Spacious lake-side house

This house is great! We had four families together for a weekend, (seven adults and six kids), and there was plenty of space. Some houses have enough beds but you end up on top of each other, this was NOT the case here. There are two different living room type areas, a kitchen table that legitimately fits at least ten, and sufficient parking for multiple cars. The house is clean and in good condition. The outdoor space is lovely and the kayaks are a great bonus. The only negative I would note is that it is right on a relatively busy road, so the two bedrooms that face that side have some road noise. (It may not bother some people - I'm a light sleeper and ear plugs took care of it). I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review! We hope you do come back soon and we will continue to improve on our home to maximize your enjoyment and comfort.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karlie C.

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

The BEST!

We just wrapped up our second year staying at this incredible home, and we couldn’t be happier! With 14 family members, finding a place that fits us all comfortably is a challenge, but this home nails it. The house is thoughtfully designed, making it feel spacious yet cozy. The lake views are absolutely stunning—our mornings started with coffee on the deck, watching the kids play in the water, and our evenings ended with the most picturesque sunsets. It truly is a slice of paradise. The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need and then some. From the fully stocked kitchen to the ample entertainment options, we never found ourselves lacking anything. It’s clear that a lot of care has been put into making guests feel at home. A special shoutout to Andy, the owner, who is just incredible. Communication with him is a breeze, and he genuinely goes above and beyond to ensure we have everything we need for a perfect stay. His attention to detail and dedication to his guests’ comfort are unmatched. This place has become a cherished spot for our family to make memories. We adore every moment spent here and can’t wait to come back again next year. If you’re looking for a place that feels like a home away from home with a stunning lake backdrop and a host who truly cares, this is it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill V.

Beautiful, charming, fabulous location, perfectly equipped, FUN!!

We are longtime Home Away users so this review means something... and we are very critical people! This beautiful and well endowed home on the ever beautiful Lake Mascoma is the place of your dreams. It will easily hold eight adults and four children... and if you share bedrooms, 12 adults and six children. It has ping pong, two huge wall TV's, an immense kitchen/game table, a 2nd level large & lovely wraparound deck, a ground level patio, and a nice grass backyard that leads right down to the lake- just 50' away. Lake Mascoma is crystal clear & clean, we've been coming to it for years. You've got your own private 30' long dock, 60' beyond the dock is a brand new private swim float with diving board... and a plethora of kayaks! Did I mention a glassed-in viewing-sitting room on the 2nd floor (what a view!), a huge and comfortable living room, a magnificent well equipped kitchen, a huge walk out 1st floor entertainment area with ping pong, and another huge TV, with very comfortable seating for ten. There is a big stainless steel BBQ and a fabulous smoker, too! Two bedrooms on the 3rd floor are huge with two queen beds in each. Another bedroom, also huge, had one queen bed. Another bedroom, smaller, had a double bed. And the fourth bedroom has four bunk beds. All are delightful and very comfortable. The three bathrooms are very nice, too! The owners were friendly, professional and very responsive & helpful, too! If this place is available, grab it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Thanks Bill for your inputs, we look forward to improving and showing you that we took your advice seriously!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is wonderful! I agree with all of these other amazing reviews, and we certainly hope to return for another stay. :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lake house for a family gathering!We rented this home for a place to gather as we celebrated our daughter‘s graduation. The house was very clean and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies. We wish the weather had been warmer and we could have taken advantage of kayaks as well. Our grandchildren enjoyed the game room.The rail trail is a five minute walk from the house and great for walking and riding bikes. The host was easy to communicate with. Overall, a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Beautiful lake views

Had a great visit with my family of 8 adults. Location is close to Woodstock and Quechee Vermont and Hanover New Hamphire. Lots of pretty fall foliage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Perfect house for getaway

We went for a family vacation and we’re lucky enough to stay in this home. It was perfect with everything needed for a home away from home. The lake swim up dock was a welcome and incredibly fun addition. This is a perfect home for fun with family and friends. There is more than enough sleeping accommodations. Grateful for the time spent there with the fam.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Andy Lam

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My family purchased this home in the hopes of it being our permanent place to host our annual ski trips and summer trips. We hope you do the same and get to enjoy it as much as we would!

Why they chose this property

It has become an annual tradition that my family host a ski trip and every year we are renting a place on Homeaway. We figure it was time to invest in a home where we had the best of both worlds where we can ski in the winter and swim in the summer.

What makes this property unique

Mascoma Lake was a great option for us because it has no motor boat restrictions and we wanted the freedom of bringing in motor boats if we ever desired.

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