Historic Lakefront Home/Retreat
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Historic family summer home built in 1918, on shore of an unusual quiet lake, in Holderness, NH. This home was the meeting place for anthropologists and psychologists, such as Rollo May, Margaret Mead, Gregory Bateson, Eric Ericson, Peter Blos, and Robert Lynd. Owner's family in residence since 1921. Private and peaceful setting.
House ideal for family reunions, gatherings, wedding party accommodations, etc. Large dining room, kitchen with two refrigerators and commercial six burner stove. Great room with ‘cathedral ceiling,’ fireplace, pump organ, piano, and overlook balcony. Porch overlooking lake was background for photos in books about Margaret Mead. House and lakefront were background for Life Magazine article in 1959.
Six bedrooms in house with total of 5 Queen Beds, and 5 Twin Beds. Caravan has an additional Queen Bed. Study by lake has two Twins that can be put together. Additional fee for additional guests past total of 14.
Tenting possible on large private island in lake owned by same owner.
Lakeside cabin and caravan both accommodate two persons.
5 acre lot wooded on both sides. Caretakers live on property in adjacent homes.
Keywords: House
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 18, Beds for 13-18
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 5
- Bedroom 6
- Detached Unit
- Queen size Beds (1), Double Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1)
Bathrooms
- 3.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom 3
Kitchen & Dining
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Washing Machine
- Parking Off Street
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- VCR
- Pool Table
- CD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- Shared Hot Tub
Communications
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Broadband Access
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
- Balcony
Location & View
- Lakefront
Activities
- Zoo
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sailing
- Water Skiing
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Wind-Surfing
- Rock Climbing
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Jun, Sep .. $500/night (3 night minimum) Jul, Aug .. $650/night (7 night minimum) Labor Day Weekend $650/night (minimum 3 nights)
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Owner info
Contact us
- Primary: (603) 968-9585 (New Hampshire, USA)
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Photos
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White Oak Pond from lakeside cabin
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Dock view of lake
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Balcony view of great room with piano and organ
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Lakeside view of house from garden
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Gypsy caravan with queen bed
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