8/10 Good
Doug W.
16 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Doug W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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Chestnut Cove Cottage- Winnipesaukee - Alton
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Alton, NH
- Lake Winnipesaukee5 min walk
- Mount Major
- Gunstock Mountain Resort35 min drive
- Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Blue Room
1 Queen Bed
Master
1 Queen Bed
The Nook/Office
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Futon
Twins
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Master Bath
Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Shared Bath
Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Chestnut Cove Cottage- Winnipesaukee - Alton
Your relaxing vacation begins at this picturesque Lake Winnipesaukee lake house, now renting for Summer 2025! Just perfect for vacation vibes with peaceful lakeside setting, gorgeous long easterly views! Chestnut Cove location offering dock space and great swimming area in protected cove. Modern kitchen, comfortable and cozy living room. 3 bedrooms downstairs, two have queen beds, 3rd bedroom has two twin beds. Two bathrooms downstairs, both with showers. Upstairs has another twin bedroom, and a queen futon. Accommodates a strict limit of 9 people, well behaved dogs welcome! Dock length 35' for your boat, left side of dock will be open for your use. Lots of outside fun here, propane & charcoal grills, walk in water entry with sandy bottom for the kids.
Property manager
Steven Chandler
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Return keys to lock box code 7642
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Alton Bay
Alton Bay is home to this holiday home. Clark House Museum and Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gunstock Mountain Resort and Wolfeboro Abenaki Ski Area. Hampshire Pewter Co. and Stand Up Paddleboard NH are also worth visiting.
Alton, NH
What's nearby
- Lake Winnipesaukee - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Alton Town Beach - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
- Merrymeeting Lake - 20 min drive - 11.4 km
- Gunstock Mountain Resort - 35 min drive - 33.2 km
- Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 38 min drive - 37.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- Marker 21 - 16 min drive
- Shibley's At The Pier - 10 min drive
- Jack's Pizza - 11 min drive
- Alton Village Pizza - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
8.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Steven Chandler
Semi retired Heating engineer graduated Tufts university Past International treasurer Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Live here 10 months of year. Enjoy interntional travel during the summer
Why they chose this property
my family chose this spot close , white mountanis beautiful lake lots of thinks to do, privacy 25 acres of woods on drive in, owned by association. protect from reallt rough water 205 ft frontage Was chosen by my famiy and purtchased on my 19th birthday in 1959
What makes this property unique
Fairly secluded beautifiul Son and moon rises raes ENE close to Wolfeboroand Antique Boat Museum, oat ride and the Wright Musueum
Languages:
English
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