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New Hampshire Home w/ Private Beach, Dock & Rafts!

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Barnstead Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 2,328 Sq Ft | 2 Stairs Required
Private Yard | Deck | Fire Pit | Lake Access
Living Room | Smart TV | Free WiFi
Living Room | Central Heating
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12216.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Barnstead, NH
  • Place, Halfmoon Lake
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Winnipesaukee
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Additional Sleeping (Den)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

New Hampshire Home w/ Private Beach, Dock & Rafts!

A quiet lake getaway awaits at this vacation rental home, nestled right on the shores of Locke Lake! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath retreat features a private boat dock, a private beach, a swimming platform, and floating rafts. After summer days on the water or winter days spent ice fishing on the lake or cross-country skiing at Gunstock Mountain Resort, head inside to curl up in front of the warm pellet stove, or enjoy chilly nights by the campfire with s’mores under the stars. The adventure awaits!

-- THE PROPERTY --

NH Room and Meals Tax License #102801 | Furnished Deck | Gas Grill | Dog Friendly w/ Fee

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin/Full Bunk Beds | Den: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Additional Sleeping: 2 Pillow Top Air Mattresses, Pack ‘n Play, Toddler Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Pergola, fire pit, outdoor seating & dining, private beach, beach chairs, beach umbrella, hammock, private boat dock, kayaks, canoe, swimming platform, 2 4-person rafts, outdoor heater, outdoor string lights, horseshoes, garden
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TVs, pellet stove, 2 dining tables, breakfast bar, walk-in shower, shower/tub combo, ceiling fans, high chair, printer, board games
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, wine cooler, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, linens/towels, beach towels, hangers, iron/board, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: 2 exterior steps required, single-story interior, no fence before lake, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Heated garage (1 vehicle), driveway (8 vehicles), street parking (first-come, first-served basis)

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: Mount Major State Forest (12 miles), McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (24 miles), American Classic Arcade Museum (26 miles), Beaver Meadow Golf Course (27 miles), Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (30 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Jump N Joy (18 miles), Canterbury Shaker Village (19 miles), Funspot (26 miles), Hilltop Fun Center (26 miles), Chuckster’s (30 miles), Story Land (65 miles)
HIT THE TRAILS: Cooper Cedar Woods (6 miles), Sargent Town Forest Nature Trail (10 miles), Mount Major Trail (12 miles), Blue Job Mountain Parking Area (17 miles), Winnie The Pooh Trail (21 miles)
HIT THE SLOPES: Gunstock Mountain Resort (20 miles), Wolfeboro Abenaki Ski Area (20 miles), King Pine Ski Area (43 miles), Attitash Mountain Resort (69 miles)
AIRPORTS: Portsmouth International Airport (36 miles), Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (47 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 2 exterior steps to enter
- NOTE: The property may not be suitable for young children due to the unfenced lake area
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the front exterior of the home facing the driveway, and 1 camera is located by the back door facing the back outdoor entryway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video while guests are in residence

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Center Barnstead

Located in Center Barnstead, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and Merrymeeting Marsh, while Scenic Theatre and Strafford Historic Society are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Stand Up Paddleboard NH, or check out an event or a game at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Barnstead, NH

What's nearby

  • Halfmoon Lake - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 15 min drive - 18.2 km
  • New Hampshire International Speedway - 31 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 37 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Southern New Hampshire University Arena - 50 min drive - 68.6 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 35 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blueberry Station - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Johnson's Market Place - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Hampshire Home w/ Private Beach, Dock & Rafts! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at New Hampshire Home w/ Private Beach, Dock & Rafts!?

As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Hampshire Home w/ Private Beach, Dock & Rafts! on 13 April 2026 start from NZ$730, 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 New Hampshire Home w/ Private Beach, Dock & Rafts!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Hampshire Home w/ Private Beach, Dock & Rafts!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Hampshire Home w/ Private Beach, Dock & Rafts!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Hampshire Home w/ Private Beach, Dock & Rafts! located?

This family-friendly Center Barnstead holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Halfmoon Lake and Upper Suncook Lake. Belle Island and Pearson Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our large family. We loved the sandy beach and the clean lake water. The fishing was fantastic as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host deserves a 10 star rating! He was always very prompt with responding to our questions and our needs. He was very accommodating, absolutely one of the best host we have ever had. The house was clean and we had everything we needed and more. We will definitely return. We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful outdoor area for a large family to spread out and enjoy the water and the views; outdoor dinners and grilling. Great for dogs with privacy and good boundaries. Very communicative friendly host, going above and beyond. We managed to make the space inside be 5 bedrooms with the area off of the kitchen having trundle beds. Great for kids. Big kitchen. Our family enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Great house on a lake

Overall great experience. Home was just as described and the owner was in constant communication for anything we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 25 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lalith

Great stay

I had an incredible experience at this property! It truly has everything you could ask for. The space is perfect for accommodating a great group, with ample room and a lively atmosphere. The lake access adds an extra layer of enjoyment, and the patio is absolutely amazing. I couldn't recommend it more highly!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Race weekend

This house was perfect for our needs. Everything was clean and as advertised. We were given early check which was greatly appreciated. Will look to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruslana K.

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

Fun oasis

Really spacious home, in a nice neighborhood. We came here in the winter and it was beautiful, but I can’t imagine how beautiful it is in the summer with the lake right out in the backyard.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

leo d.

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

Vacation

Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is beautiful! House is very roomy and beds are comfortable. Host is great and very responsive. We had issue with the fridge and he was quick to send a neighbor over to help us out. We were able to get it to function properly but host checked in 1st thing in the morning and was ready to have new fridge brought over that day if we needed it.We had a great time!
Fun trampoline!
Lake is perfect for Kayaking
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Fun trip with friends

Myself and friends stayed here for 5 days. What an amazing house! It had everything you would want for a trip to a lake. Everything was also fully stoked and made it very easy for our group. 10/10 trip, I would absolutely go back here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Oran B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Christmas in Barnstead

Arrived after 4 as instructed (would have liked to arrive earlier, but our host never answered our request).Found the place heated and with 2 Xmas trees, which was wonderful. All in all it was a great stay, but would have liked to communicate with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway! The property was clean and ready for guests. Very spacious property, plenty of beds, plenty of seats both inside and out. The kids had a great time playing in the beach. We did not use, but there were paddle boards and kayaks ready and available for use. We did use the grill, plenty of propane already there. Plenty of seasoned firewood for the fire pit. At check in, we were not able to get the front door code to work, but the garage code worked perfectly, so not a big deal. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie B.

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

My favorite week of the year

This was our 2nd year staying at your cottage and we already booked for next year- The outdoor space is what keeps us coming back- It is perfect for our family I was disappointed when we saw all the ants that were in the house especially the kitchen- we did buy ant traps and it did resolve this-
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tatiana B.

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

Nice house with great potential

The house was spacious and well stocked. Not enough toiletries for our large group but I didn’t expect that. Kitchen well stocked. We had a heatwave while there and overworked the a/c but owner was able to help us get it going again so he was good at communicating with when it mattered the most. The outdoors is a good area but could have used some cleaning up in advance. Spider webs and the like. Just felt not the most unkept but some could argue it’s an outdoor area at a lake. Don’t think it’s quite for us that we’d return but the sunset and water toys (kayaks, canoes, etc) were a big hit with the teens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gad

GK

We were a group of 5 adults and 2 young boys (and a dog), and we all enjoyed it tremendously. The house had plenty of rooms/beds to accommodate us - note that one of the bathrooms is only accessible through a bedroom. Everything was in order when we arrived. The house is a truly water front - easy access to the water for launching water crafts or just go for a dip in the water. We used several kayaks and one paddle boat, even though the steering mechanism was broken, so we used an oar as a workaround. It has a water trampoline, alas it was deflated and unusable. The house has several TVs, which we haven't turned on, as we were outdoors most of the time. We had a minor issue with the septic system, which was resolved a few hours after we reported it. The weather was comfortable, so we haven't used the AC. A good chance that we'll return next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Would highly recommend this rental and plan to return next summer if possible.

We were 6 adults and 3 teens in this lovely home with enough space and seating to accommodate all of us comfortably. The house was very clean and was true to the description. Having plenty of seating outside was wonderful and the option of being in the sun or the shade was a real plus. Some of the outside chairs were not usable due to wear but even with that, we were able to manage without difficulty. One thing I would mention though is that if you plan to cook meals for a large hungry group, you might consider bringing one of your larger pots (we had to cook 2 lbs of spaghetti in 2 batches). This rental is still worth a 5 star rating.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Locke Lake

The Lake is not great; shallow, lots of weeds floating upon the shore, beach at the Lake house is mucky when you go beyond your knees. This was disappointing. The listing needs to be updated to show a summer picture as opposed to a winter picture. The Lake House is wonderful, it is clean and has all the amenities you would ever want. The Property owner is awesome to work with. The geese fence needs to be up 100% of the time to avoid what happened to us: poop all over the lawn and beach. Took 2 people, 2 hours to clean it up.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth F.

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

Beautiful location, very family friendly

Our group included my husband, myself, our older daughter, her husband and 3 month old baby, our younger daughter, and our two dogs. The house is in a gorgeous location right on the lake, with its own small beach, which was perfect for our plans for a quiet relaxing week. We were also very excited to have use of the kayaks - the lake is ideal for that! It seems like the house has undergone some renovations and maybe got stalled in the process. The living room, dining room, and some of the kitchen seem to have been updated, and the bedrooms were okay, but there wasn't anywhere to put clothes - no dressers or shelves, only a closet bar with a few hangers. We had trouble with the septic system after a couple days, but the owner was quick to respond and sent a repairman first thing the following morning, so we only had to live without toilets for one night, thank goodness. The house did have many extras for the baby and for the dogs, which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryann C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice potential

We booked this stay for our mom and dad’s mothers/ Father’s Day gift. The idea was to spend the weekend together as a family with the kids and the dogs to use the beach, swim, canoe, etc. I had reached out to the owner through vrbo and personal email asking questions about check out time and never received a response. When we got there the place looked nice but the back yard had such long grass that we had to weed wack. The deck was covered in dirt and looked like it hadn’t been visited in a while. The canoe that they advertised had no seats and couldn’t be used. After swimming in the water for the first night and next morning we became aware that the water was dangerous and had a high level of Cyanobacteria. Thank goodness the kids didn’t get sick after being exposed for an extended amount of time. House has potential but the yard should be cleaned before people come.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Awesome Barnstead, NH Lakefront Vacation

Family of 10 had an awesome time at this great lakefront home on Locke Lake in Barnstead, NH. House was awesome; the backyard was amazing. New trellis on the private beach. Gazebo on the patio. Private dock, kayaks, canoe and peddleboat. Kids loved using the slide and floating trampoline. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Denise Goodrich

Not prepared for our stay

As our vacation approached I tried many times to contact our contact person listed the letter we received with our check in info. I started on My 31st with an email followed by text messages then by phone, all with no luck. My many calls to Evolve and VRBO were ignored, with many promises to get back to me still with no luck! We checked in on June 18th and found the outside unkept, the decks and beach were not ready for use, there was 2 small bags of frozen ice cubes in the freezer but no ice maker or ice cube trays to make more… we are on a beach vacation and can’t even put ice in our drinks! We cooked a steak dinner to celebrate our 1st night but there were only 3 dinner plates (This house slept 14!) and only 2 steak knifes, which we had to share!!!!! We paid $8300 to stay here and it was supposed to have a fully equipped kitchen, which was not true! There was no laundry detergent left in the jug provided, no, extra trash bags which we were told to use, the shower handle kept falling off (it was very heavy and could have hurt someone) the hand soap dispenser in the main bathroom seemed to have been watered down that among other small things just weren’t right for the price we paid ! The worst thing of all though was when I finally got a text message from our contact persons husband, I returned his text with a phone call in which he told me that his wife had died 2 weeks before (how could I complain about his home now)…. I was treated very unfairly and I can’t get any compensation from either Evolve or VRBO since neither one will return a call with the answers I am looking for!!! I feel bad for the next renters !!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Great place for family to gather!

The property was just as described and we had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Orly B.

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

A wonderful vacation!

We had an amazing stay here! The property is on the lake, gorgeous, very fitting for a large group of varying ages - we were celebrating my dad's 70th birthday, and had 2 families with young kids, 2 babies and adults The place is very well equipped, with games, the lake has canoes, a slide, a floating trampoline dock - really everything a kid could want :) The kitchen is very well equipped, great grill, wonderful gazebo to sit and eat watching the lake, a fire pit, breathtaking sunsets - a dream. We had an amazing time and can't wait to return! There were very clear instructions in a folder, and when I couldn't find a light switch I was given help. Thank you so much for a lovely and relaxing stay, it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

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

Great pet friendly location

Had a great week at lake. The lake is great for kayaking and paddle boarding. Yard is perfect great for games and dogs. Lots of space inside and outside Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik W.

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

Great property

House was as advertised. The lake was beautiful. Made for a great trip
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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