Happy Place On Lake Sunapee - 10 minutes from the ski resort

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A wooden deck with white wicker chairs and a blue chair, a potted plant, and an orange umbrella.
A two-story house with a front porch, a deck, and a view of a lake.
A stone staircase leading up to a wooden deck with a view of a house and trees in the background.
A kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in microwave.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, and a large island. There is a dining area visible through an open door, and a window provides natural light.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Sunapee

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Gas barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Newbury, NH
  • Place, Lake Sunapee
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, John Hay National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, The Fells
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Newbury

Located in Newbury, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. New London Historical Society and New London Barn Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sawyer Fine Arts Center and Bayberry Barn Christmas Shop. Potter Place Depot and Jennifer Mitchell / JemGlass Studio are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Newbury, NH

What's nearby

  • Lake Sunapee - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • John Hay National Wildlife Refuge - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Fells - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mount Sunapee State Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Dartmouth College - 39 min drive - 62.7 km

Getting around

  • Claremont Station - 35 min drive
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tucker's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ziggy’s Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Place On Lake Sunapee - 10 minutes from the ski resort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Place On Lake Sunapee - 10 minutes from the ski resort?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Place On Lake Sunapee - 10 minutes from the ski resort on 13 December 2026 start from NZ$3,865, 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 Happy Place On Lake Sunapee - 10 minutes from the ski resort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Happy Place On Lake Sunapee - 10 minutes from the ski resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Place On Lake Sunapee - 10 minutes from the ski resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Happy Place On Lake Sunapee - 10 minutes from the ski resort located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Sunapee, John Hay National Wildlife Refuge and The Fells. Pillsbury State Park and Mount Sunapee State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very nice property, pricing was fair until Vrbo added extra fees.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Awesome place for a family re-union!

We LOVED this place! The house was stocked with all of the essentials, including towels and linens. This made traveling there easier. The swimming area was great too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2024
Thanks for your review! Did you really mean to give us just one star? It is completely fair if you did. We just would love more feedback so we could improve. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful Lake Property

This property is well appointed, cheerful and nicely located on the lake. My wife and I and another couple enjoyed the lake atmosphere with kayaking, sightseeing and shopping. Thanks to the owners for providing our perfect getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunapee tradition

Our second visit to this property and it has improved with some nice updates. My family always has a great time at lake sunapee and a day on the mountain is a nice diversion. We are already looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Lakehouse

Lovely views, very nice interior, needs updating outside, air conditioning would be great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location on the lake. We had an isdue when we furst arrived that the owners took care of the next morning. The house had everything we needed. You can't get better sunsets anywhere. The water level of the lake was slow because of the dry Summer but we were able to successfully navigate the 8 miles from North to South with no issues. The sandbar was beautiful and we were the only boat there. Totally relaxing vacation for us. Blue Canoeis a great spot for dinner right on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Place exceeded all of our expectations! The house is even more beautiful than the photos and was perfect for our group of two adults, three teenagers, a younger child, and a water loving dog. There was plenty of space, comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms, and everything was impeccably clean.The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed, and the washer and dryer were incredibly convenient. The deck overlooking a picture perfect view of Lake Sunapee quickly became our favorite spot for morning coffee and family dinners.The lake itself was the highlight. The water was crystal clear, clean, and the perfect temperature for swimming. The bottom is mostly sandy with a little natural debris and a few rocks near the shore, but no silty muck or weeds—you can see straight to the bottom! Some of us wore water shoes while others went barefoot, and everyone was comfortable. The kayaks and paddle boards were a fantastic bonus and were used every day.The house was well stocked with bath and beach towels, check-in and check-out were seamless. The neighborhood was quiet, peaceful, and relaxing, yet still conveniently located. Shaw's is about 20 minutes away, with several restaurants nearby. We also loved exploring Sunapee Harbor and New London. By far our favorite family lake house vacation—we hope to absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house has a very well supplied kitchen - plenty of plates, mugs, silverware, pots and pans. The large deck and stone patio were great for dinners and fire pit! Sunapee is a lovely lake and there is a wonderful public beach (5/person) a short car ride away. We loved that there were several kayaks and paddle boards - the only downside is that water access is challenging. You have to carry the kayak/paddle board down several steps and there isn't a launch, so you have to get it from the dock several feet down into the water. Also no shore access to the lake - the only way in is from the dock down the ladder. There is a nice floating dock to swim out to! We had a fantastic week with family and would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not a vacation rental

We spent a long weekend in early March - home not equipped with essentials- no dish washing liquid, no soap in bathroom, no wine opener, no mixing bowls, no paper towels, no batteries in TV remotes - etc! This home is in a rural location - great for skiing- but 10 miles to grocery store - we came to ski not drive to constantly get the basics. The biggest problem wasn’t discovered until the Monday morning we checked out - trash was suppose to be carried to town dump which is closed on Monday!!!! Never before have I stayed at a VBRO home where I was responsible for garbage.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2024
We are truly sorry to hear about your negative experience back in March. Our first reaction is "Was this our house?" Because we provide all the things you mention. Batteries are in the storage room and could have been provided upon request. We were not aware we needed more mixing bowls but we bought more since - thank you for that tip. Wine openers do get lost or taken by mistake from time to time and we now instructed our cleaning crew to double check so nobody gets stranded without one. The garbage is a HUGE mystery. We do not ask people to take trash to the dump station! Unless they fill all 3 large containers on the side of the house and are asking for more - which happened once in 8 years. Our cleaning crew takes the trash away when they clean. Furthermore, we are well aware when the dump station opens so sending you there on Monday seems unlikely. There must have been some confusion and we apologize for it. Taking the trash to the dump is NOT renters responsibility. Thank you for your feedback and we apologize our Happy Place did not meet your standards. Sincerely, Dana and Tomas
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely vacation

We had a really wonderful 2-week vacation at 'Happy Place'. The owners were very responsive and nice, and the location couldn't be better--right on big Lake Sunapee, with a dock to fish from and a floating dock that the kids spent most evenings on. The house has lots of lake equipment, including paddleboards and kayaks, and our friend was able to dock his boat for several nights. The fireplace patio is beautiful and delightful for evenings with cookouts and s'mores. The beds are very comfortable and there are lots of towels and comfy blankets and couches. There are neighbors very close by on three sides of the house but they were pleasant and only had parties on weekend nights. The kitchen is decent but not well set up to prepare meals for a large group and the house overall was a little bit tight for nine people (5 adults and 4 teenage children). There were plenty of beds but not a lot of extra space to spread out in, but that wouldn’t be an issue for a shorter stay. Overall, this house is an excellent choice and very good value for a family vacation on one of the most beautiful lakes in the world!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fourth time back - just as great as the first

Annual gathering of high school friends now in their 50s never disappoints with this fantastic property. Great location and beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feels Like Home with a Gorgeous View

This is a very comfortable home with plenty of spaces indoor and out for our family to spread out and relax. All six were comfortably seated in the living room to watch a game, around the dinner for table for meals or piecing together a puzzle, and even maneuvering in the kitchen. We had no need to even touch the bunk bed room which could have slept 4 teens. The location is quiet and fabulously located right on the lake with its own dock and multi-levels of gathering and relaxing. The only thing that could have been more perfect was if hiking trails were accessible from the property, yet there are many beautiful trails less than a mile away. Highly recommend the Hay Estate and Mount Sunapee where there is abundant parking and well-marked trails. For the gourmet chef, there are plenty of pots, pans and flatware, but not an abundance of larger utensils such as serving spoons, mixing bowls, liquid measuring cups, storage containers for leftovers, etc. The washer and dryer are large and easy to use. There were plenty of bath and hand towels but you'll need to bring your own washcloths if you use them. We purchased a few kitchen cloths from the grocery store and left them behind. Overall, a fantastic experience for our first VRBO stay. The entire family had an amazing time. Highly recommend this property!!! P.S. We also appreciated being able to bring our dog. He absolutely loved it! (Just don't use the Pine Hill property marked Private as they don't appreciate intruders.)
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends reunion

Lovely property with gorgeous water views. Quiet neighborhood and the property was just as described. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice lake house

Beautiful sunset views on Lake Sunapee. four bedrooms so, lots of room in the house. Lots of water toys-kayaks, canoe, paddleboards. The deck was the best spot especially with the dog as there is a gate to keep them in. Got to meet and play with Walter, the neighbor dog. Refrigerator died when we were there. Things happen-not the owners fault. They were very good at taking care of it and getting a new one in as soon as they could. Would definitely recommend this house/property
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of heaven

The location of this home is perfect! The sunsets every night were amazing! The home has everything you need and was very comfortable for my growing family. Dana was very responsive to our needs. Just watch out for Walter the neighborhood dog! He steals shoes lol! Every night we had campfires by the water which is something that brings the whole family together! Thank you Dana for sharing your lovely place with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

The house is very nice with an amazing location right on the lake. It has all you need to enjoy a great time at the Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lake house!

We had a wonderful week staying on sunapee! The weather wasn’t perfect but we did some day trips to the state park, Sanctuary Dairy for ice cream, hiking and lots of biking. The house was great for our group of 4 adults and 6 kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous spot

The house was great with plenty of room. It was a perfect spot to relax AND keep people entertained. The loons and night were a bonus.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lakeside retreat

The Cvrk family was communicative before and during our stay, including a gracious welcome with provided paper goods and fresh flowers on the table. The easy lake access is perfect, with a deck and fire pit patio in addition to the dock. Our two families, with children ranging from 10-17 all had a fabulous time. Allowing our small dog to come with us was a Godsend and very much appreciated. We would absolutely stay here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Lake House

What a wonderful home away from home!! This was one of 4 houses we rented in the area for a family reunion and this home was the best for location, view and overall accommodations. It was often the gathering place. The house was comfortable, clean and accommodated 3 couples and 5 teenage boys. The bathroom situation could be challenging at times, but it worked. It is exactly as described and more. The hosts were great with communication and always available and quick to respond by messaging. I would recommend this home for anyone who enjoys lake living or anyone who just wants sit and relax by the water and fire pit. Thank you Dana & Tomas!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restorative

Fantastic environment to reconnect with family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent and the CLEANEST place I’ve ever rented!!!

Had the best time!! Thank you Dana and Tomas!! And we miss Walter, The Lake Sunapee Doggie!!! Enjoyed the wild life too - a couple of families of merganser ducks...very cute sunning themselves on floating docks...would definitely rent this home again. Torrie (Fairfield CT)
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great gateway close to Boston

Only 1,5 hour from Boston, and you’re in the middle of the woods facing a beautiful lake. Close to plenty of nice hikes and only 10 minutes from a ski station, ice-skating, ice-surfing,etc. Easy and very different from city life. The house is easy and comfortable for 6 to 8 people. Must be even nicer in the summer if you like swimming as we do! Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome house

Great place we all had a blast. The neighbors have a dog named walter that comes by and he likes to eat free cookies. Overall very nice my bed was very comfy. My favorite view was from the kitchen looking out at the lake. Stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect location and home

Couldn’t be more happy with this property. The kitchen is perfect for family cooking. It’s well stocked and easy to navigate. Everything in the property is as advertised. TV with cable, roku, Xbox all worked perfect. We even played a little Xbox Kinect and had a blast. Yard, dock, patio, fire pit, grill, deck, kayaks, life jackets are all in great shape and perfect for keeping everyone busy and happy. The property is well maintained, updated and clean. Beds were also very comfortable. Owners were responsive and accommodating of everything. Would have no hesitation recommending this property to couples or families.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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