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Rustic Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pet-Friendly
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 655.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gilmanton, NH
- Crystal Lake Park9 min walk
- Lake Winnipesaukee24 min drive
- Gunstock Mountain Resort46 min drive
- Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Rustic Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pet-Friendly
200’ of beach on Crystal Lake with a gorgeous view of the Belknap Mountain range – best view and beach on the lake!
Woodsy summer cottage with a small but full kitchen that rents Saturday to Saturday. Living room with smart TV (bring your netflix password!) Dinning room table inside plus one on the screened porch! Sleeps 6 total (hard limit).
Bedroom #1: double bed.
Bedroom #2: two twins or a king
Living room: Futon for up to 2
Gas grill provided. Screened porch with chairs for reading and a full table for semi-outdoor dinning.
Aptly named, Crystal Lake has clean, clear water. Our location has a naturally sandy beach (no rocks, and you can see to the bottom!) great for families and swimming, fishing, boating. We have 3 piers and a large swim raft which is deep enough to dive from. We provide kayaks, canoes, paddleboat, rowboats, and life preservers for your use. This is a great place for lounging on the beach while watching your kids swim, floating in a tube with a drink, fishing, or exploring the area in a kayak. Picnic tables and large yard for yard games- bring your favorites along! Shuffleboard court available. Quiet roads for biking/jogging with beautiful views. Owner on property if you need assistance.
Perfect for Family Reunions- this is one of 3 cottages on site (inquire for available dates). Beach is private for use only by our renters. 200 linear feet of waterfront.
Woodsy summer cottage with a small but full kitchen that rents Saturday to Saturday. Living room with smart TV (bring your netflix password!) Dinning room table inside plus one on the screened porch! Sleeps 6 total (hard limit).
Bedroom #1: double bed.
Bedroom #2: two twins or a king
Living room: Futon for up to 2
Gas grill provided. Screened porch with chairs for reading and a full table for semi-outdoor dinning.
Aptly named, Crystal Lake has clean, clear water. Our location has a naturally sandy beach (no rocks, and you can see to the bottom!) great for families and swimming, fishing, boating. We have 3 piers and a large swim raft which is deep enough to dive from. We provide kayaks, canoes, paddleboat, rowboats, and life preservers for your use. This is a great place for lounging on the beach while watching your kids swim, floating in a tube with a drink, fishing, or exploring the area in a kayak. Picnic tables and large yard for yard games- bring your favorites along! Shuffleboard court available. Quiet roads for biking/jogging with beautiful views. Owner on property if you need assistance.
Perfect for Family Reunions- this is one of 3 cottages on site (inquire for available dates). Beach is private for use only by our renters. 200 linear feet of waterfront.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
All dogs leashed.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Check out is by 10AM.
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Gilmanton IW
Located in Gilmanton IW, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Sun Day's Salon & Spa, Inc. and Bolduc Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hampshire Pewter Co. and Stand Up Paddleboard NH. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at New Hampshire International Speedway or New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
Gilmanton, NH
What's nearby
- Crystal Lake Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Sunset Lake - 13 min drive - 4.9 km
- Lake Winnipesaukee - 24 min drive - 14.6 km
- Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 45 min drive - 39.0 km
- Gunstock Mountain Resort - 46 min drive - 38.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 17 min drive
- Dunkin' - 16 min drive
- Foster's Tavern - 17 min drive
- Aroma Joe's - 15 min drive
- Shibley's At The Pier - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Darcy Cloutman
I am 4th generation on this property. My husband and I manage the rental cottage, which was built in the early 1900's, since my parents gave up management in the 1970's. I love watching people enjoy the lake, boats and surroundings as much as I have all my life. My husband and I are fortunate to have retired here in 2002.
Why they chose this property
This is a very unique spot with lots of history and of stories which, given a chance (watch out!) my husband will tell you in great detail as you sit on the peir dangling your feet enjoying the sun. It has the best view on the lake of the Belknap Range and the lake itself. The drop off is gradual and therefore wonderful for kids (of all ages!). My grandkids spend hours playing in the water and/or the beach and have made many friends through our guests. I made life long friends from people I met here when I was a child as have my now adult girls. It's rewarding to see parents who came here as children now returning with their children and in some cases their grandchildren. Crystal Acres has a genuine 'family' atmosphere
What makes this property unique
Crystal Acres has all the benefits of a resort vacation without the big resort. Parents often tell us it's the most relaxing vacation they've ever had because there is so much for the kids to do without having to leave the place and yet they don't have to worry about where they are because it's not that big! There's always shuffleboard, games to make up or set up (croquet, bocci, whatever!) on the lawns, the beach which provides hours of 'lots to do' fun and then there's the water! You do have to pay close attention there but chances are you'll be in the lake with them! Families all love the boats too and we provide the life preservers. In the evening, bring your fishing rod or make s'mores by the fire pit. You'll marvel at the stars you can see over the water. Such a wonderfully relaxing piece of heaven!
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