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Lakefront Salem Retreat - Fish, Swim, Kayak & More

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Salem Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | Step-Free Access | 950 Sq Ft
Kitchen | Cooking Basics | Drip Coffee Maker
Shadow Lake Access
Living Room | Smart TV | Queen Sleeper Sofa | Single-Story Home
Living Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Salem, New Hampshire
  • Canobie Lake Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tuscan Village Salem
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • The Mall at Rockingham Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Manchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Lakefront Salem Retreat - Fish, Swim, Kayak & More

Treat yourself to a quintessential New Hampshire getaway at this lakefront home in Salem! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental offers a tranquil location just off the shore of Shadow Lake so you can make the most of your time in the area by fishing, swimming, or simply taking in the views. There's also plenty to do on land, including hiking in Salem Town Forest, strolling through downtown Salem, and golfing at nearby courses. At the end of the day, return home to cozy up on the couch.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Large Private Deck | Lake Views | Kayak Available

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Waterfront deck, exterior sunroom, large backyard, kayak & canoe, swimming & fishing access on-site
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, updated interior, dining table, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, drip coffee maker, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, knife block, air fryer, kettle, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, central heating & air conditioning, trash bags & paper towels
FAQ: 5 exterior security cameras (facing out), Minut noise sensor, device/phone monitor, washer & dryer (available upon request)
ACCESSIBILITY: Step-free access, single-story home
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles max)

-- THE LOCATION --

ON THE WATER: Shadow Lake Beach (0.2 miles), Windham Town Beach (5 miles), Hampstead Town Beach (7 miles), Gallien's Town Beach (9 miles)
GOLF: Campbell's Scottish Highlands Golf Course (6 miles), Crystal Lake Golf Club (7 miles), Merrimack Valley Golf Club (7 miles), Garrison Par 3 Golf Center (9 miles), Hickory Hill Golf Course (11 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Salem Town Forest (0.4 miles), Windham Town Forest Parking (3 miles), Hampstead Town Forest - Western Section Trails (5 miles), Windham Rail Trail (6 miles), Derry Rail Trail (8 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Salem Town Forest (0.4 miles), America's Stonehenge (4 miles), Field of Dreams, Inc. (4 miles), Painted Wall (8 miles), Wildcat Falls (30 miles)
AIRPORT: Boston Logan International Airport (37 miles), Portsmouth International Airport (40 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 23 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 external security cameras. These cameras are outward facing and do not look into any interior spaces. Camera 1 is a doorbell camera located on the front door facing the front entry. Camera 2 is located on the left corner of the home facing the driveway. Camera 3 is located on the front right corner of the home facing the patio and shed. Camera 4 is located on the back left corner of the home facing the back patio. Camera 5 is located in the exterior sunroom facing the sunroom door. These cameras actively record video and audio when motion is detected
- NOTE: This home is equipped with a Minut sound detector that measures decibel levels, as well as a device that measures the number of phones/devices in the property to ensure guests do not host parties
- NOTE: This single-story home offers step-free access
- NOTE: Access to the laundry room is available upon request
- NOTE: A fishing license is required to fish on-site

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Lake view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Salem

Located in Salem, this holiday home is on a lake. Windham Town Museum and Methuen Memorial Music Hall are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Granite Oaks and Tuscan Village Salem. Canobie Lake Park and Cyclones Arena are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.
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Salem, New Hampshire

What's nearby

  • Canobie Lake Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • America's Stonehenge - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Tuscan Village Salem - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • The Mall at Rockingham Park - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Atkinson Country Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Andover Ballardvale Station - 23 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Heav'nly Donuts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugar & Spice Bake Sho - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Salem Retreat - Fish, Swim, Kayak & More pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Salem Retreat - Fish, Swim, Kayak & More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Salem Retreat - Fish, Swim, Kayak & More?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Salem Retreat - Fish, Swim, Kayak & More located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Arlington Mill Reservoir and within 3 miles (5 km) of Canobie Lake Park and Granite Oaks. Tuscan Village Salem and America's Stonehenge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wayne S.

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

Nice place

House was nice. It was clean and well located. As it is an older home, it did have some quirks, such as sagging floors in the kitchen but was functional. Price was good. Only issue was that the dock was not installed, so getting the boats in the water was a bit of an issue. We were told that there was a swimming area down the road, but it was locked and the owner was unable to get us the combination. I think these would have been good things to know, but we still had a nice time
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

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

Cute and quaint.

The property exceeded expectations. There's nothing like opening the front door and looking out the back window at the lake. I wish we could have stayed longer. The first morning I texted the owner and got a response from them within 10-15 minutes. That's great as far as I was concerned. We were very happy with our stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Brian

Quiet Get Away

Had a fine stay in this quaint lake home! Location was easy to find and get to/from.Winter stay - enjoyable to see folks out on the ice.A lovely spot for a weekend rest. It seems to be primarily a summer home and older, but nothing wrong with that.All published amenities were present!Propane stove for cookingPropane heat for most of the living space, with electric for the bedrooms.

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Great stay

Property was as descibed and was very clean. Instructions were well writtenn.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jess

Cute cozy getaway

I did my research and I read up on this place. I took my family to New Hampshire and around Massachusetts for 5 days. We loved this little cozy cute location. It was right on the lake small and cozy for the 4 of us. We enjoyed looking out upon the lake every morning and watching the wildlife. We did exactly as they wanted and for our stay we made it like it was our home. It was a great central location to take a bus to Boston and close to many stores in New Hampshire. It’s a quiet neighborhood. I read about the floors being uneven, but you know in my own home it’s the same way. I’m grateful and pleased with our stay and if you like a small open living space to spend some time relaxing it’s a perfect little place on the water. I would recommend it and I would stay again. Thank you Evolve and homeowner for allowing us to stay in your home. A 🤗😀

8/10 Good

Joseph M.

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

Late Fall Stay

We stayed for our daughter's wedding and the location was 10 minutes from the venue. The stay was nice but I didn't realize there was no dishwasher - which meant "KP" duty for us. The '4' rating is because there was no working sink stopper - which meant dishes had to be washed in a big bowl - plus the sink faucet is plumbed backward - making us think there was no hot water!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kathlyn L.

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

Our stay

The house is very nice however, the floors are a little slanted and uneven. The bathtub has no grip handle and we found it a little uncomfortable getting in and out. The bathmat smelled moldy, luckily we bought our own and did not use theirs.When taking a shower, the bathtub did not drain well it filled up to about 3 inches while taking a shower. One of the chairs in the dining area is wobbly because the screw underneath looks loose, we did not use that chair. I left it in the corner of the dining area. The first window blind behind the club chairs in the living room popped off while I was pulling it down. The air conditioner that is in the little room next to the master bedroom was not connected. The hose was just sitting in there next to it and when I went to connect it, I noticed the filters were filthy so I cleaned them and I left them next to the sink on the counter countertop. Last thing, the blind in the little room by the bedroom doesn’t close. We had a great time and the house is really cute. The view is awesome too. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfortable little house on the lake

Overall, we were happy with our stay. We were there in the winter, so we didn't get to enjoy the lake. The house was great as a launch point between Boston and the mountains.The house is literally on the lake. Water touches the lake side of the house. When we were there, the lake was frozen and beautiful.The house was well stocked and perfectly ready for us. There's plenty of parking. It's an older house, so the ceilings can be low and the floors are sometimes uneven. But the main room is vaulted, spacious and wonderful.Our only complaint is that it's listed as "sleeps 6". We came with 5 and that was a stretch. There's a main bedroom, a smaller secondary bedroom, and a pullout in the main room. If the secondary bedroom had a double bed in it, then "sleeps 6" would be accurate, if tight.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joyce A.

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

Cute lake house

Largely, it was quite nice. The description inferred that it would have no steps and I thought it would be ADA friendly. While there are no steps, there is NO chair with arms that would allow a person with limited mobility to stand and sit safely. that was disappointing. More disappointing was the phone call to the property manager where I informed him that the toilet seat was loose and sliding sideways and did ask if a chair with arms was available. His answer was that neither could be managed during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

dana p.

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

Quaint & Cozy Cottage

My husband and I stayed here during our 1st trip to NH for my son's graduation for SNHU; we were located centrally to everywhere we needed to go; the home was welcoming, cozy and comfortable; we settled in for our week stay quickly; we had everything we needed, except for patio furniture for the sweet deck area; it was due in the week after our stay, but we bought a couple of inexpensive chairs to utilize during our stay; which we left of course for the next guests; we absolutely loved everything about this house and how it sits "ON" the water; the views were breathing taking and quiet; we would absolutely stay again if we make it back to the northeast area; if I had to make a suggestion, it would be to add additional TV in one of the bedrooms, but other than that we had a terrific time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Beautiful stay on the lake

Beautiful little lake house. It was a perfect stay for me and my fiancé. We really enjoyed our time out on the canoe and it was so peaceful throughout our stay. With the neighbors close by it still felt like we had so much privacy. A perfect romantic getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Great stay

Nice house. Lake very clean and warm. Kayak and paddle boards are in great shape. House is extremely quiet at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Chris

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay. Quiet little cabin on a lake. The opposite of fancy but good location and nice view of the water. Convenient access for canoeing and kayaking. The place does not comfortably sleep 6 people as advertised, but we made it work. There's only one actual bed in the entire place. The living room has a pullout sofa, then there's a couch to sleep on in another room and a trundle as well. For a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids) everyone had their own space but not everyone got to sleep in a bed.We were happy to be there and it served our needs. No major complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie R.

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

Would stay again

Our stay was great! Appreciated a place for the family to spread out a little more than a hotle room. Perfect for families. Matt was very responsive to some things that came up. We would definitely stay here again if we are in the area again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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