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Cozy, lodge-style cottage in wooded, quiet lakeside neighborhood

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
View from side yard
Fornt of the house and deck
Main living area
View of main living area from the sunroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 680.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Newfound Lake
  • Place, Wellington State Park
  • Place, Profile Falls
  • Airport, Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Loft

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sun Porch

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy, lodge-style cottage in wooded, quiet lakeside neighborhood

Wildwood Cottage is part of the small 1950s Forest Acres vacation community tucked away on a wooded hillside in Bristol, New Hampshire.

The cottage sleeps 6 comfortably. There is private bedroom with a queen bed, a loft bedroom with 2 twin beds, and a double futon on the sun room. As an old fashioned "houskeeping" cottage ask you to supply your own sheets & towels. Blankets and pillows are provided. However, if you would like the convenience of linen service we can provide it fro a $60,00 service fee

It has been our family’s vacation home for more than 29 years. The crystal clear water of Newfound Lake is just a short, if steep!) walk to the bottom of the hill, and the wondrously tall conifer trees are all around.

Though the outside of the cottage is deceptively small, the inside is quite spacious, with plenty of light, natural pine woodwork, an open cathedral ceiling and loft area, a fireplace, screened sun room, and the obligatory deer head. If you're looking for "lodgey," you've found the right place!

The kitchen is equipped with a a small gas stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven and the usual cooking utensils. Being small and low tech there is no dishwasher. There is a flat screen TV with DVD player, a stereo, iPod/phone charging station. Wifi is available for subscription TV services. Cell phone service seems to be good in our location.

Outside there is a front deck with gas grill, outside tables & chairs and umbrellas to keep off the afternoon sun. There is a sand box in the yard if you have little tykes with you. We have a fire ring in the backyard and wood is provided. There is an enclosed outdoor shower for rinsing after the beach if you like the back to nature feeling.

The cottage is not on the beach, but it is right between the two Bristol Town beach areas, and about 7 minutes from Wellington State park - we'll provide the beach chairs and floaty noodles! We have found being off the main road and the busy lake front has means more peace and quiet, and a safer place for kids.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bristol

Located in Bristol, this cottage is on a lake. Pauline E Glidden Toy Museum and Whipple House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Paradise Point Nature Center and Ashland Railroad Station Museum. Rhino Bike Works and Annalee Outlet are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bristol, NH

What's nearby

  • Newfound Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wellington State Park - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Profile Falls - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Sugar Hill State Forest - 16 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Plymouth State University - 31 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 28 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Odysea - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cielito Mexican - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Cat Winery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, lodge-style cottage in wooded, quiet lakeside neighborhood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, lodge-style cottage in wooded, quiet lakeside neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, lodge-style cottage in wooded, quiet lakeside neighborhood?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cozy, lodge-style cottage in wooded, quiet lakeside neighborhood located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Newfound Lake and Cummings Beach. Mill Stream Park and Mayhew Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ron O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean, perfect getaway. No complaints.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described with plenty of room. The only downside was that we couldn't stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here. The place is the perfect size for our needs, and it’s clean and well stocked. It’s so close to town and the beach. Laura is always fantastic to communicate with. Another great year at Wildwood!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dusty and posts of cobwebs on the front porch.Everything else was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilia T.

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

Fun cabin in a cute lake town

The cabin/cottage is very cozy and clean. Some nice stores and restaurants nearby not to mention the beautiful lake! Me and my husband loved our stay here.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Perfect Place

Loved everything about this cabin. Location, amenities and ambiance were top notch. Will stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

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

Always love visiting Wildwood!

We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Newfound Lake Cozy Cottage

This was our 3rd year at this cottage. It has everything you need and more. A trip down the road to Cummings Beach is a 2 min ride. Our family loves staying here and we look forward to it every year!!! Thank you Laura for sharing your little paradise with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Wesley G.

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

Very special place

Thank you for sharing that space with us. That place is definitely recorded in one of our best memories. That place is awesome, cozy and beutiful. Everything perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

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

Perfect New Hampshire getaway

We’ve been going up to New Hampshire every summer for my entire life. This is the first time we stayed at a rented location and we could not have asked for more. The location was perfect, the house was fantastic, and communicating with the host was very simple and easy. The pictures are great, but seeing it in person was even better. We can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Bristol Beach Home

This cottage is the best on almost all fronts: clean, tasteful warm decor, romantic, convenient location, well stocked with supplies, welcoming hosts...the only small down-side, which would only be a deterent to a few, is that it is not a very private location. That said, the location made a great central location for all our adventures. We would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessie L., Wareham, MA

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

Fantastic Spot close to Newfound Lake

Absolutely perfect spot for a summer getaway. The property itself is fantastic and the smell of the wood when you come through the door is instantly relaxing. The communication with the owners was phenomenal, very responsive, and kind enough to find and return my eReader when I left it under the bed!!! The cabin instructions are so thorough and left very little to be wondered about, and the beach was just a short stroll away! Great access to so much nature! Would absolutely stay here over and over again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

End of Summer Getaway

Our stay at Wildwood cabin was exactly what we needed. Though the weather wasn't on our side, we were still able to enjoy the comforts the cabin offered and improvise (s'mores in the fireplace!). Everything you need is there, and especially grateful for the small washer and dryer which was needed after getting caught in a downpour while hiking little Sugarloaf. Across from the gorgeous Newfound Lake, we are already excited to try to plan a trip back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard d.

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

Enjoyed our stay at the cottage

No surprises when we got there, the place is as advertised. The bed was comfortable, plenty of room in the house. Good wifi. well stocked kitchen so we were able to cook our own meals. Very pleasant neighbor hood and nice back yard. The lake was beautiful but we didn't spend much time there as we were on this trip to enjoy the fall colors. Unfortunately this area had not reached much color yet, but was only a short drive north to find beautiful places in the White Mountains and even farther north. Nice drives, and a great place to return to in the evenings. Would love to return someday and maybe try fishing in that lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cottage in the Woods on a Mountainside

Well kept property, among the nicest I've rented. I ranked Accuracy of Online Listing as only a 3 because the pictures show a small pond on the property visible through a window. There is no pond. The lake is a short drive away. The access road is extremely steep with large and long frost heaves. Lots of scrapes where cars have hit the road surface. A neighbor said the road will be redone Fall 2022.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

April C.

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

Traditions in the making!

We love Wildwood! We walked in and the first thing our kids did was run upstairs to see if the teddy bears were “still on our beds”. Of course, they were because of the thoughtfulness of Laura and Jane. The house was so clean and ready with everything we could need including beach toys and chairs for our whole family! We climbed rocks in rivers, fished, swam a ton, collected water from the spring, enjoyed cruise night at village pizza and the Ecotour which was incredible! Our twins have made friends with the twins who own Twin Designs in town and their sweet turtle Dianne. Going to their gem of a shop is a repeated highlight. This house is wonderful and the location is perfect for a family but it’s the people who make the experiences our family has had so memorable. You can stay in a cabin anywhere or shop any small town store but here teddy bears are placed on pillows to welcome kids and people come out from behind the counter to get to know one another. It’s our happy place and we look forward to many joyful returns. Thank you Laura, Paul and Jane!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

EndGame P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin. Great area. Very responsive host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and communicative hostBeautiful and cozy cabinGreat location to hikes/trails near lakes region and a short drive to the White Mountains
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cozy spot, quiet area, quick access to beach and a wonderful state park.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay! Adorable cabin with comfortable beds and lots of games, supplies and kitchen staples. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love this place! This was our 4th year here. Such a lovely home. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcie R M.

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

Adorable Camp

Everything you need and a quick drive to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULA E.

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

Cozy, comfortable getaway

I chose this cabin because we could come here after our daily FALL adventures to absorb the beauty we had experienced during the day and enjoy each other's company. Also because the location was within 2 hours of so very many fall beautiful sights. We enjoyed several fires in the welcoming fireplace, and the firewood was provided. That was magnificent! The kitchen was small, but plenty big enough for us to cook breakfast and make coffee. Pots and pans were there to make more elaborate meals. The washer and dryer were a huge plus. Thank you for providing them. We didn't really spend much time on the deck, but it was an inviting and useable space, with 2 tables, chairs, and umbrellas. Our #1 adventure in this area was on Cardigan Mountain. There is a little apple orchard that was the BEST and most lovely experience ever. If you are here in apple picking season, check them out. A lovely 15 minute drive from Wildwood Cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

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

Peaceful Cottage

Lovely rental with great location! It served as a covenient home base as we explored the area and enjoyed the Fall foliage!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Wonderful cottage just

Just as described on Vrbo everything you would want bed was very comfortable price was very affordable and owners of the cottage really care about there quest
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Laura Tedeschi

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Owners Paul and Laura Tedeschi live in Brooklyn, CT
We met as art students at UMASS at Dartmouth. We somehow ended up fixing up 3 older homes, before buying Wildwood Cottage.

We have 2 children a son and daughter, who spent many happy weekends and vacations at the cottage. Laura was scout leader (cub and girl) and has had her troops stay at the cottage.

Why they chose this property

We chose this area for a vacation home because Paul's parent's had been living in the White Mountains area and on return trips from visiting, we often would drive down Route 3 just to look at Newfound Lake and say, "Wouldn't it be great to have a little get-away spot here - it's so beautiful and peaceful - imagine going for a hike near the lake then coming home to a nice cozy fireplace?"

Paul's parent eventually moved to Bristol and his mom convinced us we should look for a place there. After looking at many run-down , low ceiling-ed, crowded cottage colony places, which was all we could afford on the lake, Paul's Mom called us to say she had our cottage, it wasn't on the lake "but just wait until you see it!"

We loved it the minute we walked in. The house had a sweet woody smell, the living room with the necessary cozy fireplace was perfect, and the house had never been finished so we could fix it up they way wanted. We could picture kids up in the loft bedroom. There was little noise from the busy shore road and lake. But we could see the lake through the trees, and we could walk down to Cummings Town beach.

The area has a great old-fashioned 50's-60' vacation feel, no over-development or huge motor boats on the lake. Shackett's grocery right up the street. Plus a nice little downtown area with antique shops and some great breakfast places and pubs. And all close to some nice natural areas we like to visit like Sculptured Rocks, Hebron Marsh, Quincy Bog and Wellington State Park. We were hooked!
Now it's your turn to love Wildwood Cottage and Newfound Lake!

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