Rustic Cottage On Lake Winnisquam

Photo gallery for Rustic Cottage On Lake Winnisquam

A room with large windows overlooking a lake, a bench, and a chair.
A lakeside seating area with plastic chairs, a stone fire pit, and a dock extending into the water.
A house with a dock extending into a river.
A lakeside view with a dock extending into the water, a grassy area, and a building with large windows.
A covered patio with a table and chairs, a small table, and a bench.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Winnisquam

Popular amenities

  • Dock
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

View map
Meredith, NH
  • Place, Lake Winnisquam
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Funspot Family Fun Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Weirs Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Restaurant and bar .2 miles away!
Meredith Bay - Brand New 2nd and 3rd floor Apartment in Private Home
Meredith
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (176 reviews)
Meredith Bay - Brand New 2nd and 3rd floor Apartment in Private Home

About the area

Meredith

Located in Meredith, this cottage is on a lake. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake. Annalee Outlet and Funspot Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, birdwatching and power boating.
View more Cottages in MeredithOpens in a new window
Map
Meredith, NH

What's nearby

  • Lake Winnisquam - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 19 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Funspot Family Fun Center - 22 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Weirs Beach - 23 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 29 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 21 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joes - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪T-Bones Great American Eatery - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Tavern 27 - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Cottage On Lake Winnisquam pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic Cottage On Lake Winnisquam?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Cottage On Lake Winnisquam?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Cottage On Lake Winnisquam?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Cottage On Lake Winnisquam located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Lake Winnisquam and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wickwas Lake and Pemigewasset Lake. Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Waukewan are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 43 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. It was clean, inviting and such a lovely setting. It was rhe perfect rustic cabin to visit New Hampshire. Thanks for sharing your vacation place with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The views are amazing, so peaceful just what we needed. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Swain Cottage was just as advertised, rustic, which is what we were looking for. Some 60 years ago, our folks owned a cottage on Big Diamond Pond that was built in the 1920's. Swain Cottage was a pleasant step back in time to those fond memories. It is situated on perhaps the best lot on Lake Winnisquam.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This spot is special, in the more and more rare true new England lake side camp way. Dock, a sandy spot for easily getting in the water, beautiful view, screened in porch, the basics. So if you're into that this place is great, the beds were comfy. But it's got some things to work with if you're not used to this level of rustic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing ever changes about my review of this property. We've stayed here for so many years and every year we come away feeling so refreshed! It's the most beautiful location, stocked with everything we could possible need, close to so many fun things from disc golf, to breweries, to regular golf, to putt putt, to shopping, some great restaurants around if you feel like venturing off. But, the best part is just staying at the lake, sitting on the porch, having a fire at night or in the early morning, swimming, listening to the loons, watching for the eagle and hanging out with your family. If I could give it more than 10 stars, I would.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our time here never disappoints!! Cabin is rustic but so clean! Stocked with everything we could possible need. Weather was great this year too!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect! The listing was spot on and the host had great communication. The place was clean when we got there. Had a wonderful time grilling, having fires, reading out on the dock and playing horseshoes. We cant wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway!

Clean, waterfront, great views and sounds of the loons made this a perfect place and loved the living room fireplace and outdoor fire pit!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful rustic lake cabin on sandy beach with great views. Great contact response time. Very helpf

Great views, cozy rustic cabin, clean lake, private. Owners were easy to contact and very helpful and gracious. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic with great view

If you're looking for something rustic, a step up from camping this is it. The solitude and view are why I chose this property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer vacation 2024

This location never disappoints! It's our favorite place to spend time with family. Eagles, Loons, clean lake water, sunrises, sunsets, the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A bit of heaven on earth!

Beautiful lake, cozy cabin, sandy beach, gorgeous views. Perfect!! Checkin checkout simple and easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer 2023

I think this is our 6th time booking this property. It's perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little rustic cottage, definitely need space heaters for the colder nights, our first night was very cold, the flue damper could only be closed or wide open so the heat didn’t stay in the cabin well with just a fire. Hot water also did not last long but I think it was because of the very cold night we had. Other than that it was a great little place for the weekend to relax and shut off the world for a while. Directly on the water, great views, loved relaxing by the fire pit, Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The view and the yard was the best aspect of this rental. Inside a different story. I understand the meaning of rustic which would absolutely describe this cottage, but would not expect the condition we walked into.On the first day only, the whole cottage smelled like sewer and something had died beneath the floors. However each day after there was a continuous smell of sewer coming from the bathroom that spread to the main rooms. On my first and only shower, the shower stall overflowed and flooded the bathroom floor. We messaged the owner and she sent someone to help fix it. We cleaned up the floor ourselves and the handyman unclogged the shower drain.The smell of sewer all week as we continued to use air fresheners left us disappointed in our choice of rental.Mid week we had 3 (men) strangers show up while we were on the porch, I had to scramble to get dressed while my husband went out to see who they were. We did get an apology from the owner for this unprofessionalism. We received 4 visits during our vacation from strangers who never knocked first or called to give us a heads up.I am just being honest with this review. We loved the size yard, the dock, the lake. Robin was very responsive and apologetic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Rustic is an understatement

We arrived to lights on and the door unlocked; no key to be found. Later found key hanging in living room. Dark, cool rainy weekend that required use of fireplace. No working smoke alarms. Bathroom was indeed rustic, with old, used soap in the soap dish, Wall behind toilet black with mold? not sure. Revisiting listing, closer inspection showed the electrical system showing on the walls. Renter beware, this is for the person who enjoys roughing it. In the summer, it is probably a lot easier to ignore the inside of the cottage. In the Fall, not so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this rustic cabin. The views of both the sunrise and sunset over the lake were absolutely beautiful and one of the highlights of our trip. There was plenty of room for parking in the driveway, even with the motorcycle trailer I brought along. The driveway is unpaved, which fits well with the cabin's rustic character.The cabin is spacious, with generous room sizes throughout. The two main beds were very comfortable, and there were also two bunk beds available, though we did not use them during our stay. The cabin has the occasional creak and natural sounds you would expect from a rustic property, which only added to its charm and cozy atmosphere.The fireplace was especially appreciated on a rainy morning, providing warmth and taking the chill out of the air. While the cabin does not have air conditioning, fans are provided. During our stay, the breeze coming off the lake and a couple of open windows kept the cabin comfortable and pleasant.The location offers a great balance of convenience and seclusion—close enough to shopping and restaurants when needed, yet far enough away to enjoy peace, quiet, and relaxation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Went from good to terrible

We rented this cabin last fall and we loved it that's why we rebooked this year and the cabin was filthy there was no utensils and the ones that they did have or weren't even functionable such as the skillet that was all beat up and scratched no plates dirty dishes when we got there it was cold and we realized there was no heat so we did bring a heating blanket which was fine but that next morning we didn't have any water from the lake and we called the owner and it took her several hours to get back to us it finally did fill up and then the next morning we woke up at 7:00 a.m. no water called the owner she didn't get back to us we called her several times before noon and still didn't have any water so we couldn't take a shower the toilet was filled with waste so we had to leave and go get a hotel room because the place was unacceptable to live the owner never called us so we finally got a hold of her around noon and she said she couldn't get anybody there till at night anyway so at that point we were already getting a hotel room and she was going to refund our money for the one night it's been 3 weeks we've been emailing and calling her and she's been avoiding us and we never received a check I think this is very unprofessional of her knowing our situation that the cabin was unacceptable to live that she could have refunded us the last night because we had to go pay for a hotel room would never go back to this place again or recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful View

Wonderful View! My wife and I enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

BRRRR

The only heat source is a fireplace. Not a woodstove, and no mention in the listing of whether there was even wood. We came prepared with hardwood, but most of the heat still went up the chimney. Really, a woodstove is really needed here. Owner said "just close off the second bedroom and bathroom, and that someone had stayed there until Thanksgiving one year. Hmm. Maybe with a few space heaters. The weekend was the first real cold of the fall, with a high on Friday of on 50 and 40 mph winds blowing right off the water. Saturday not a lot better. We checked in to find the coffee maker had not been cleaned and was disgusting and moldy. The toilet works poorly - filling slowly and draining like it was half-clogged. It's a truly beautiful spot on the lake, but needs some TLC even for family use, much less rental. I DO like rustic camps, but again, this one needs some basic upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place is amazingly peaceful, off the bitten path. The views and the lake are gorgeous!

The cottage has all the basics. Clean, comfortable! Quiet and solitude are abundant! The fireplace is lovely! Bring plenty of firewood as it gets chilly! On our come back to list!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2022 Glimpse of Heaven

This is the most peaceful, beautiful spot for a week to unwind, enjoy nature, rest, have fun, enjoy each other's company...we've stayed a few years at this cabin and will continue to book as long as it's available and we are healthy! Eagles, Kayaks, fires, clean lake. The only regret is not booking for 2 weeks!! We're always so sad to leave this spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quintessential summer camp on the lake

This was a perfect camp for us to celebrate my daughter’s birthday with a friends. Easy boat access even with the dock pulled for the winter. Wonderful location with loons calling from the lake. Enjoyed the fireplace on a chilly evening and morning and cooked over the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nostalgic getaway

We are so glad to have found this little gem! It is exactly as listed, very rustic, “old school “ NH lake cabin. My husband and I both grew up spending summer vacations on the NH lakes and it was very nostalgic for us. We love being outdoors, camping, and just enjoying the sounds and sights of nature, and this was the perfect spot to do all of that. To be perfectly honest, I called it “a step above camping” and I mean that in a very respectful way, because I believe that is what this property was originally meant to be. The cabin is cozy and has all the equipment you need for cooking, but don’t expect a stocked spice cabinet or condiments left behind in these pandemic times (thank you!!). Hot water is adequate, and there was toilet paper, dish detergent, and other cleaning supplies available. The queen bed was soft which I prefer. The beds in the bunk room seemed firmer, but we didn’t use those. Our favorite was enjoying the campfire overlooking the lake at night, and star gazing. We heard a few loon calls but they didn’t seem too active during our time there. LOVED the screened porch! We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

If you are looking for a place to rest and relax then this is the place to stay. It was very clean and the views of the lake are amazing, whether it was from the dock or the beautiful screened in porch. We never wanted to leave the property. We are looking forward to a return trip in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback