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Escape to Beautiful Lake and Mountain Views! SKI SEASON SPECIALS AVAILABLE

Family-friendly holiday home in Gilford

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A Great Family Getaway!
Great hill to go sledding on!
Beautiful Rainbows are a common site off the deck
Another Gorgeous site from the top deck!
One of the largest yards in the neighborhood!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gilford, NH
  • Place, Ellacoya State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gunstock Mountain Resort
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape to Beautiful Lake and Mountain Views! SKI SEASON SPECIALS AVAILABLE

Enjoy the privacy and space of this three level house overlooking lake Winnipesaukee and the Ossipee mountain range. The house has central air conditioning with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room with stone fireplace, game room with ping pong table, a deck on every level, large yard, all the amenities of home plus dvd players with a selection of movies, two flat screen t.vs, all linens provided. New in 2020, large patio with firetable and plenty of seating. The house is minutes from many recreational activities, Gunstock mountain, Weirs beach, Funspot the world's largest indoor arcade, movies, restaurants, hiking trails, Ellacoya state park beach and Meadowbrook(Bank of New Hampshire pavilion) which is a popular concert venue.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gilford

Gilford is home to this holiday home. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Meredith Historical Society are local landmarks, 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 Kellerhaus. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gilford, NH

What's nearby

  • Ellacoya State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Coaster - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 27 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ellacoya Barn & Grille - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Beautiful Lake and Mountain Views! SKI SEASON SPECIALS AVAILABLE pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Escape to Beautiful Lake and Mountain Views! SKI SEASON SPECIALS AVAILABLE?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Beautiful Lake and Mountain Views! SKI SEASON SPECIALS AVAILABLE?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Beautiful Lake and Mountain Views! SKI SEASON SPECIALS AVAILABLE located?

This family-friendly Gilford holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ellacoya State Park, Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Gunstock Mountain Resort. Lake Winnipesaukee and Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was exactly as described and the view was amazing. All 3 floors were well maintained, super clean and cozy with gorgeous lake views. The decks were perfect for reading and napping in the sun. The location was super close to gunstock, weirs beach, Laconia and plenty of places to eat. We spent a lot of the weekend just hanging out enjoying the view, playing ping pong in the game room, walking our dog up the hill in the neighborhood and breathing in the fresh air and quiet. The host was super responsive and accommodated us with early check in and the caretaker was available for any questions we had. Can’t wait to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

Great stay in a beautiful home

We had a fantastic stay. The house was beautiful with great views of the Lake. Would highly recommend and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice K.

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

The house was spacious, clean and comfortable. Everything we needed was there. Highly recommended!

Carolyn was great to work with and was very responsive and helpful. The house was a great home base for all of the fun activities in the area. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Gorgeous House with Amazing Views

We absolutely loved our stay. It was a perfect getaway for a girls weekend. We couldn't have asked for a more relaxed setting with such a perfect view. We all spoke about wanting to come back and enjoy the beautiful home!!

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Lee L.

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

Beautiful Views

The house is beautiful and had everything needed for your stay. The view is absolutely stunning 😍 The check in process ran very smooth with the property manager right down the road. Excellent property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Fall Weekend

Lovely home. Perfect spot for a getaway. House was beautiful, home away from home. Great location. Great views of mountains and lakes from house.

10/10 Excellent

Meghan O.

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

Great views

The house exceeded my expectations. Very clean and cozy. The view was amazing! We spent most of our time on the deck taking in the view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine H., New York, NY, USA

Very comfortable stay

We had a lovely stay in Carolyn's house. It is comfortable and pretty, spacious, with a lot of natural light. The views of the lake are stunning and makes the deck a fantastic place for dinner/breakfast. There are toys and board games for the little ones, which was great as we were travelling with children. Communication with the host was pleasant and easy and we felt very welcome.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B., Massachusetts

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

Incredible Views!!

Carolyn’s place was perfect for our vacation to Gilford, NH. The house was clean and exactly as expected! Rebecca met us shortly after our arrival and was wonderful as well. I would recommend this home and would definitely stay here again! My only “advice” is to be careful with the hot water - it can get extremely hot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Wonderful Get Away!

We had a fantastic 4 night stay with close friends! This house was truly beautiful with wonderful amenities and just breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee! It was well located in a quiet area, yet close by to shopping, restaurants and the Bank of NH Pavilion, where we had concert tickets to a great show. Carolyn was very easy to communicate with from the start and made sure we had everything we needed. Rebecca welcomed us upon arrival and suggested some great restaurants nearby! Great stay, we would definitely return! Thank you very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

Autumn View hard to beat

I was very excited to begin my stay at Carolyn ' s house and once I got to the house, I couldn't have been more impressed! The whole process contacting the owner before our stay was very helpful as well, Carolyn was very responsive, accommodating and even gave us suggestions in the area. The house itself was immaculate, it must be brand new and was extremely clean and spacious. We had six people and all had plenty of space, even seemed a bit too big at times! There are three levels and each has a porch overlooking one of the most breathtaking views I have seen. It overlooked winnepesauke and with the fall foliage it was incredible. The check out process was very simple, I've been at some places where they make you go through hoops but the house caretaker had very simple spelled out instructions like resetting the thermostat and easy trash disposal on site. We are already planning on returning, we just hope the hot tub is available and we won't be able to say no! Would recommend to groups of any kind! !

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All of the above house was clean Carolyn was an excellent host /pet friendly /family friendly and breathtaking views. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and we will definitely be back. And the weather was perfect!! Thank you again Carolyn for letting my family enjoy your beautiful home !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Perfect lake view home

Beautiful home in a beautiful location. The house was clean and very comfortable. The property is gorgeous and the deck space and balcony are perfect for relaxing. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

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

Collegiate Competition

Very pleasant and beautiful house
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bernie s.

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

Great house

House location is great, the views from the decks and windows were incredible, I would rent this house again. Short ride to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Great location and view!

Had a great time and communication with the caretaker and property manager was quick and helpful. Would stay again and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

What a great getaway

Wonderful property. The home was very clean and tidy with all the amenities we needed. A large lawn to let the kids and dogs run around, and a wonderful view of the lake from the deck for my husband and I to relax and take it all in. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina B.

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

Beautiful Home and beautiful view.

This was a great rental, the owner and caretaker are awesome! We will be going back! My only complaint is the beds are a little uncomfortable and the deck furniture too. Just needs updating . everything else was PERFECT!! worst case I bring a mattress topper! The road in is a little scary on a motorcycle but we found the back way. Worth the tight turns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole F.

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

Beautiful Spot

We will definitely be back 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful house with fantastic views! I’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Christmas stay

great stay in a perfect location to enjoy skiing at Gunstock
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Golf stay

House was very nice, beautiful property and great location. By the 2nd day I had the grill run out of propane with about 3lbs of tips half cooked. There were two more tanks in the shed both empty. The same night the propane tank ran out for the propane fire pit. And we went to use the hottub the next day only to find it empty and full of leaves and pine needles. Last day when I went to do some laundry there was a load still in the machine from prior tenants. Overall great house but requires better management.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

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

Exceeding Expectations

Carolynn and Rebecca surly went above and beyond for what was meant to be a long-needed getaway for me and a group of close high school friends. Their communication was great and made us all feel welcome from start to finish. I 100% plan on staying here again to continue building memories in such a beautiful New Hampshire area. Thanks Carolynn and Rebecca!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuck M., York USA

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

All you need and in a great location.

Spent the week here and I have to say the house was spotless with all the amenities of home. Beautiful views from the huge wrap around deck and for us the location could not have been better. Care taker and owner were both a pleasure to deal with. Will definitely book this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary E., Michigan, USA

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

Christmas in New Hampshire

This is a beautiful house with many extras. Our Christmas week included a winter Ice storm that locked us in on Christmas day but our family in NH was able to manage the roads and the icy drive to join us so everything worked out wonderfully. Our host made sure to have the drive plowed ASAP and we were able to enjoy the surrounding area for the rest of our stay. The only negative was a fireplace that was not functioning but our host assured us that it would be fully functional for the next guests. Overall we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn LaVerdiere- NH Rental License # 059450

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I am a Maine native with relatives in the Gilford NH region.
For an outdoor enthusiast, this house is a dream come true! I enjoy several weeks a year here.

Why they chose this property

The views are stunning, just sitting on the deck and looking at the lake and hearing the sounds of nature made me fall for the property. I felt like this house had everything I was looking for, open living room with lots of windows, very large decks for entertaining and a spacious yard with beautiful flowers. I love the feel of the town of Gilford it has a wonderful New England charm.

What makes this property unique

The location of this house is so ideal, in just minutes you could be enjoying the many hiking trails, relaxing at a beach with beautiful views or taking in a concert at Meadowbrook. When you are at the house you feel like you are in a quiet paradise.

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