**NOTE - THE FIREPLACES IS NOT FUNCTIONING AS OF 11/2022** The Cottage is located in the charming Chalk Pond community nestled between Sunapee Lake and Wadleigh State Park in Newbury, NH. Chalk Pond is a relaxing summer retreat and a quiet winter getaway close to Mount Sunapee ski area and multiple state parks. It is the perfect rental for all seasons and all activities!

Built in a Swiss Chalet style, this clean two story home is functional and charming. The living room/dining room is a cozy open concept adjoining the recently renovated kitchen featuring new cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and gas range. Kitchen appliances include a microwave, dishwasher, crockpot, and is fully furnished for cooking enthusiasts. Or if you prefer, walk outside onto the deck where you can fire up the Weber grill and take your cooking outdoors.

Relax and enjoy the fall foliage from the living room windows or read a book after a long day of hiking. Two bedrooms and a full bath are located on the main level. The master bedroom has a comfy organic queen mattress and a small desk. The second bedroom has a queen bed. High quality bedding and linens are provided throughout the house. The lower level has a 1/2 bath with washer/dryer, large sectional couch with Flat screen TV, and a bedroom containing 4 twin beds (2 bunks). The downstairs also has a large romping/yoga area and ample space for hanging jackets and storing skis, bikes, etc. A pack-n-play is available. Wi-fi provided. Plenty of DVDs and board games are provided for rainy days. Roku is available with wi-fi to connect to Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube TV.

The cottage has seasonal water views and is a short walk to the Sunapee Hills at Chalk Pond association amenities: 2 tennis courts, a basketball court, volleyball, playground with picnic tables, canoe and kayak storage/launch area, and just down the dirt road the association private swim beach with floating swim platform. Chalk Pond is a clean 21 acre pond perfect for a summer swim. Motorized boats are not permitted. Two kayaks are available for your use.

The Sunset Hill Trail, Stoney Brook Audubon area, and Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge-Greenway hiking trailheads are a walking distance from the cottage.

Mount Sunapee Resort is a scenic 10 minute drive around the southern tip of Lake Sunapee. Besides skiing/snowboarding, the resort hosts activities year round, including mountain biking, zip-line tours, mini-golf, disc golf, concerts, hiking, festivals, culinary events and scenic trips to the top of the lifts for a panoramic vista of the area.

A 10 minute drive to the north, New London, NH hosts a variety of restaurants, shops, and theaters. Grab a craft brew at the Flying Goose Pub or catch a show at the New London Barn Playhouse.

Experience nature with a visit to John Hay National Wildlife Refuge or The Fells (historic garden/estate, nature trails), both less than 10 minutes drive.

Of course, if doing less is more your style, our cottage can accommodate that too! Make yourself comfortable and enjoy.