Front of Vacation Retreat The Back Faces Sparkling Rockwood Pond
Location: Fitzwilliam, Monadnock Region, New Hampshire, USA (Rockwood Pond 12 mi S of Keene and 6 mi North of Mass border)
Accommodations: Open Concept Home on 1.5 Acres, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 7-9)
Plan now for the Fall. Winter and especially Summer 2010!
Relax in peaceful private comfort on 1.5 acres on serene 110 acre Rockwood Pond. The view out the full length deck across the lake will make it easy to fully enjoy the Great Room with cathedral ceilings, wood stove, modern appliances and lots of seating.
2 cozy bedrooms (both Queen beds) and Expansive Family size sleeping loft/entertainment center with a King, 2 single beds,crib and hideabed will accommodate all the family after a fun filled day around Rockwood Pond. So very private and yet only 2 miles from the Town Green in so typically New England Fitzwilliam, NH.
The private road to a Classic Saltbox style home with all the modern conveniences is very secluded, you can't see another home from the house.
Step into your vacation retreat, drop your bags and gaze out the wall of glass to crystal clear Rockwood Pond down the gently sloping lawn and pathways with numerous wildflowers, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry and strawberry bushes galore. Your secluded level beachfront with dock and big floating swim platform makes it very easy to start your vacation explorations. There are very interesting rock formations from an old granite quarry that closed 100 years ago.
After swimming, fishing, and exploring with the 2 canoes,2 kayaks, rowboat, 4 person paddleboat and other fun toys, it will be the perfect end to the day to sit on the expansive deck, grill dinner and renew relationships with friends and family.
Enjoy the games, current books, magazines, DVD library and then retire to the 2 tastefully decorated bedrooms, all on one floor or head up to the private,fully carpeted,Large sleeping loft with King size bed, double hide-a-bed and 2 single beds in the kids corner. Great for a family with young children with a full ent center with 2 TVs, VCR,DVD, IPOD docking station, and Broadband Wireless DSL computer with printer and speakers.
The full modern high ceiling sunny lower level holds a Ping Pong table, Full sized poker table, TV for the kids video games,another single bed, fishing gear, games, life jackets, winter sports equip, art supplies and other fun things to do.
In the 2 car garage are both adult and kids bikes, strollers, kids cars & toys, badminton, volleyball, soccer and other sporting supplies.
Rockwood Pond has well spaced seasonal homes on only one half of it's almost two mile length. From Sept to June only 5 homes are occupied and in the summer the other 20 are primarily used on weekends only.
Half of the Lake is a "Rails To Trails" pathway for walking, bike riding, nature watching,picking blackberries, or hiking over to Mt. Monadnock, the most climbed mountain in the world, for a 100 mile view to downtown Boston. You have got to try the Big Rope swing out over the water for an exciting drop into the sandy bottomed lake!
The Changing of the Seasons from late spring has abundant strawberries, the summer brings raspberries and big blackberries and as you head to fall, the loads of plump blueberries will amaze you. There are all sorts of festivals, antique shows, theatre in nearby Peterborough, NH (The "Our Town" of Thornton Wilder) and special presentations at the Fitzwilliam Museum which is housed in the old town doctors home, unchanged for almost 150 years. Keene, about 12 miles away has a very active downtown with about 70 shops , restaurants, concert hall etc, all locally owned and no national chains. 6 miles away in Rindge you can get Walmart etc in Sales Tax Free NH
After your time in this quiet corner of Southern New Hampshire, you head home refreshed, renewed and dreaming of your next visit!!
Make sure to look at our unedited comments from previous guests just below!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: The cool prevailing breezes,ceiling fans and opening skylight suffice just fine!
- Washer: Brand New
- Dryer: also interior and exterior clothesline
- Garage: Sporting Equip, bikes,XC skis,kids riding toys, in modern 2 car garage
- Off Street Parking: parking for 6 cars
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove: Vermont Castings,In the Great Room with plenty of seasoned wood and a stone fireplace down by the lake!
- Beds
- King Bed: One King bed, 2 singles and a hideabed in Cathedral Ceiling,Expansive loft/ent center overlooking the lake!
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : 2 In the Cathedral ceiling loft overlooking the Lake, one in the downstairs rec room
- Child Bed
- Convertible Bed (2) : one in Living Room and one in loft
- Crib: Crib, high chair, strollers, kids cars and little kids bikes
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Direct TV
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: A bunch of recent classic movies and a lot for the kids.
- Video Game Console: NO- GO outside and fish,canoe,swim,hike, take a nap!
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: eclectic group of cds and Ipod Docking station
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Kitchen has Everything!All Brand New Appliances including spices, condiments, and basic baking supplies, Extra Refrigerator in lower level
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Everything you need!
- Refrigerator (2) : Extra refrig for big groups
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Full length southern exposure of the home overlooking the lake with 3 Sliding glass doors into the Cathedral Ceiling Great Room. Very bright and cheery! Seating for 14
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lakefront: Gradual slope with pathways to level beach area on our one and 1/2 acre property past the blueberry, strawberry, raspberry and blackberry bushes. Very gradual entry into the sandy bottomed crystal clear lake with big dock and swim platform. Go out across the lake for the big rope swing!
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- Free Long Distance (3)
- Computer: Wireless Broadband DSL with printer and speakers
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 2 Canoes, rowboat,2 kayaks, 4 person paddleboat, lots of bikes, sporting equipment, fishing gear, life jackets, kids toys, games, etc.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Your Pets are always welcome!
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): one step up into home with drive up capability right to front door. 4' wide hallways
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): one step up into home with drive up capability right to front door. 4' wide hallways
- Kid Friendly: Bring all the kids and pets!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25 yr old for responsible party
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Only 8 Miles to Mt Monadnock- The most climbed mountain in the world! See a great view of it halfway across the Lake. 19 miles to Peterborough, NH, The "Our Town" of Thornton Wilder fame and a very active arts, antiques, culture and theatrical center. Only 2 miles to downtown Fitzwilliam with a museum, antiques shops, the Fitzwilliam Inn for a classic New England Dinner. Real privacy on the property and yet so close to so many activities.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov 01-Apr 30 ........... $600/weekend $500/midweek $800/week
May 01-Jun 15,Sep 02-Oct 31 .. $700/weekend $600/midweek $1300/week
Jun 16-Sep 01 .......................... $2100/week Sat3pm-Sat11am
Jun 16-Sep 01 .......................... $1800/6 nights (Sun3-Sat11)
Often free bonus stay from November through May
Weekend-Fri 5pm-Sun 2pm, Midweek-Sun 4pm-Fri 2pm, Week-Sat 3pm-Sat 11am
$250 to hold dates and act as security deposit.
Full rental plus 8% NH tax due 6 weeks before stay
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
We used to run a Country Inn & Spa in Canada and have always enjoyed providing a fun and relaxing time for our guests. We do also own another home vrbo.com/24790 on Forest Lake In Winchester,NH. We hope that you'll visit! - Paul & Anne
The Unique Benefits of this Open Concept Home on 1.5 Acres
Peace & Privacy,Lots of Lake fun, wildlife viewing, hiking on the level Rails To Trails or up Mt Monadnock, The most climbed Mtn in the World. Swing out over the lake on the big rope swing!
Property Photos
- Front of Vacation Retreat The Back Faces Sparkling Rockwood Pond - Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire Beachfront Vacation Home
- View off Back Deck past Blueberries Galore! to Rockwood Pond - Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire Beachfront Vacation Home
- Across Crystal Clear Rockwood Pond with homes only on 1/2 of its 2 mi. shore - Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire Beachfront Vacation Home
- View from Big Loft Lake to Great Room then out to Lake
- Part of the Expansive Cathedral Ceiling sleeping Loft & Ent. Center
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