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Antique charm, modern amenities, lake and mountain views
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m
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Explore the area
Gilford, NH
- Place, Ellacoya State Park19 min walk
- Place, Gunstock Mountain Resort6 min drive
- Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook9 min drive
- Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)10 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Antique charm, modern amenities, lake and mountain views
Restored 1821 Cape Cod farmhouse with modern kitchen/family room addition just 1.1 miles from Gunstock ski (and year round) resort, 15 minutes from Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire's beautiful lakes region.
Antique living and dining rooms, each with a gas fireplace downstairs, plus kitchen and small family room with casual dining space and adjacent spacious bedroom (with King size bed adjustable to 2 twins), large window seat on the lake/mountain view and bath with sunken tub and skylight. Two additional bedrooms (one queen, one full/double) upstairs with additional bath. Living room sofa is queen sofa bed.
Antique living and dining rooms, each with a gas fireplace downstairs, plus kitchen and small family room with casual dining space and adjacent spacious bedroom (with King size bed adjustable to 2 twins), large window seat on the lake/mountain view and bath with sunken tub and skylight. Two additional bedrooms (one queen, one full/double) upstairs with additional bath. Living room sofa is queen sofa bed.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Gilford
Located in Gilford, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook and Belknap Mill Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gunstock Mountain Resort and Ellacoya State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
Gilford, NH
What's nearby
- Ellacoya State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Gunstock Mountain Resort - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
- Gunstock Mountain Coaster - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
- Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
- Lake Winnipesaukee - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- Wendy's - 10 min drive
- Whiskey Tavern - 11 min drive
- The Breeze - 7 min drive
- Ellacoya Barn & Grille - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Carolyn Johnson
Originally from Texas and Illinois, we served abroad in the US Foreign Service over two decades, collecting souvenirs in Asia and Europe. Our 3 children are all grown now, only with us on holidays at Cherry Cottage. We continue work from home (immigration law and renewable energy consulting) in the other of the two buildings on the compound.
Why they chose this property
We loved the scenery, the warm, straight-talking New Englanders and the wealth of outdoors activities offered by New Hampshire's Lakes Region. When we saw this property, it seemed a perfect for us now, when our children are rarely here but we can have access to the beautiful outdoors to kayak, hike, snowshoe, cycle or ski whenever it works.
What makes this property unique
Visitors confirm our sense that the view from our ridge of Lake Winnipesaukee and the Ossipee Mountains to the east is truly delightful. It wasn't till we lived here though that we began to collect photos of the spectacular sunrises over the lake and mountains. We thought the 1821 Cape Cod farmhouse, with original moldings and proportions appropriate to 200 years ago, was charming and cozy but the kitchen and baths are modern and efficient, just as they should be. You can curl up with a book on the Master Bedroom window seat, ensconced in throw pillows and an afghan, while soup or spaghetti sauce bubbles gently on the stove and bread rises in the "warming oven", casting a glance from time to time out the wide window on the view towards the White Mountains.
Convenient both to amenities like Gunstock Resort (1.1 miles away) and Route 93 (about 5 miles), one can get to Manchester Airport in about a hour, Boston in 90 minutes, Hampton Beach in 45 minutes, Lake Winnipesaukee in 10 minutes and a half dozen other ski resorts or state parks for a variety of outdoor sports in New Hampshire, within 45-60 minutes. Charming Wolfeboro, NH is about 30 minutes drive.
Convenient both to amenities like Gunstock Resort (1.1 miles away) and Route 93 (about 5 miles), one can get to Manchester Airport in about a hour, Boston in 90 minutes, Hampton Beach in 45 minutes, Lake Winnipesaukee in 10 minutes and a half dozen other ski resorts or state parks for a variety of outdoor sports in New Hampshire, within 45-60 minutes. Charming Wolfeboro, NH is about 30 minutes drive.
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