Front of house/parking area/early spring before extensive gardens are in bloom.
Location: Winchester, Monadnock Region, New Hampshire, USA (Forest Lake, 10 mi.S.of Keene, NH. 14 mi.E of Brattleboro,VT)
Accommodations: Lake House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
TRULY FOUR SEASON,Special for Aug 29- Sept 13 Inquire today! We had a health related cancellation so the quiet time after the kids are heading back to school is available. The Lake is still 80 degrees and yet no one is around! Come for a week, or two or just a long weekend. !!!.BOOK NOW FOR Fall 2009 & SUMMER 2010!! CHECK OUR NEW HOME IN FITZWILLIAM, NH ON ROCKWOOD POND Available July 25 - Aug 1/2009!! A Stunning Lakefront home on crystal clear,sandy bottomed, 110 acre Forest Lake at the junction of NH,VT,& MA will be your long awaited retreat in the whispering pines, shimmering lakes, and beautiful foliage of New Hampshire. Bring the kids & dogs or just enjoy by yourselves. The Great room with 25' high natural pine cathedral ceiling, skylights, entertainment center and fireplace is comfortably, casually, and uniquely furnished.
It looks out over the pristine Forest Lake that lends itself to a memorable vacation with family and friends. A fully equipped gourmet kitchen that incorporates a Jennair oven/range/grill, refrigerator/icemaker and dishwasher with all utensils, equipment, spices, condiments, etc. will make it difficult to try the eclectic restaurants in Keene, New Hampshire or historic Brattleboro, Vermont nearby.
Three Bedrooms (2Q,1D), the 4 season sun-porch with single bed & Queen hide a bed (Great kid or teen suite with their own TV and VCR) and a Queen hide-a-bed in the living room and crib allow for a peaceful nights rest after a nice bath in the Jacuzzi tub or sitting in the 6 person private outdoor Hot Tub overlooking Forest Lake!
An additional living room/ sitting area with wood stove and AC and new half bath with full size washer & dryer gives you a chance to plan your day fishing,which is superb, swimming off the 150 square foot floating dock, using our 2 canoes, 2 kayaks, 4 person paddle boat,rafts or floating lounge chairs on the lake, cross country or downhill skiing, snowmobiling on marked trails, antiquing and shopping in sales tax free NH, playing golf, hiking, biking, leaf-peeping, or attending one of the many auctions, flea markets concerts, shows or festivals in the area.
For a little exercise and a 100 mile view, climb Mt Monadnock, the most climbed Mtn in the world and only 15 miles from the house. Try the bicycle built for two down by the hobby farm with Llamas, goats, ducks, geese,lambs,horses etc. Horses and trail rides are less than a mile away and afterwards, rest those weary muscles in the 6 person Hot Tub with the sun setting right into shimmering Forest Lake.
Winter brings cross country skiing right from the door,(10 sets of skis, 12 sizes of boots & lots of skates, hockey sticks and Ice fishing "jigs" for your use!)big time
downhill skiing within an hour, snowmobiling on marked trails,ice
skating, sledding, ice fishing or just relaxing around the wood stove or propane fireplace.
Maybe best of all, just grab a book,snuggle in a chair by the fire,or on one of the 3 outdoor decks and just let your cares drift away as the sun slowly sets out over the lake! We do book up for the Summertime usually 6-9 months before, but check out our new home on Rockwood Pond in Fitzwilliam, NH vrbo/181030 . We'd love you to be one of our first visitors!
Make sure to click on the Comments link just below to see what our previous guests thoughts were!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage: 2 car modern with concrete floor,lots of bikes,kids cars, sporting equip,sleds,toys,firewood etc
- Off Street Parking: room for 6 cars
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: plenty of room for all the toys
- Gas Fireplace: Manual or thermostat controlled
- Wood Stove: Unlimited well seasoned wood
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Child Bed
- Convertible Bed (2) : Queen size
- Crib: Regular crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): For the kids Video games in the downstairs rec room.
- DVD (2)
- VCR (3)
- Video Library: Approx 200 Movies on DVD & VCR
- Video Game Console: Karaoke machine, TVs have easy plug in for Video game consoles, But go outside and have Fun for a change!
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: about 200 CD's with Controllable speakers in every room & outside
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub: Off Very Private Back Deck overlooking the Lake open from May 1 to Thanksgiving
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Gourmet Kitchen with Everything, including spices, condiments and baking supplies!!
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Everything, and we mean everything, you need, including spices,condiments,some baking supplies etc, etc
- Refrigerator (2) : Jennair with Icemaker and chilled water.Extra Ref/Freezer in basement with additional stove and sink.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2) : 3 separate decks on different levels- let the kids eat on one while you enjoy another.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lakefront: 100' of private lakefront with gradual sandy entry into the water. About 40 ft out it is 6' or deeper at the end of the floating 12'X12' dock attached to a stationary 25' long dock. 2canoes, 2kayaks, 4 person paddleboat, floating lounge chairs,rafts etc. swim platform out about 50 feet.
- Communications
- Telephone (4)
- Free Long Distance (4) : Unlimted Long Distance to US , Canada and Puerto Rico
- Computer: Wireless Broadband Cable desktop with printer and speakers
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): signal goes down the the dock on the water
- Other Amenities
- Inquire about our End of Summer special from Aug 29-Sept 13/09 As you can see we are very popular, Book now for Fall 2009 and summer 2010 or check out our new home on Rockwood Pond in Fitzwilliam, NH!! We are often booked by Christmas for the following summer. Inquire Today! Hot Tub overlooking the Lake!! Unlimited LD Phone, Forced air heat, 2TVS, 2VCRS, DVD (200 movies), CD Player (200 CDS)with controllable speakers in every living area & outside, current & unusual books and games, musical instruments, Full Kitchen with Jennair Oven/Range/Grill, 2 Canoes, Tandem Kayak, 4 person paddleboat, Tubes, Rafts, lifejackets, Hammocks, 10 Bikes (big, little and one built for TWO!), 2 strollers, Ping Pong & Poker Table, darts, 5 hole mini golf, bocce, fishing equip & tackle volleyball/badminton, basketball net, exercise equipment, XC skis,boots, skates, hockey sticks & pucks, sleds, Fireplace (both inside & out), Woodstoves, 2-car Garage, Gas and Charcoal BBQ, Kids & Pets are always welcome, No
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Your pets are always Welcome!! We have a run, leash, pooper scooper, dog dish,bed and lots of old tennis balls.
- Handicapped Accessible: 2 steps into house, inside of home is all one level, but does have a regular tub/shower combination.
- Kid Friendly: The kids will have a blast and yet the property lends itself to keeping them on premises! Lots of games, toys and sporting equipment for all ages
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25 yrs 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
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- (Pitch & Putt, full, and our own little 5 hole mini in the front yard) Tennis, Bowling, Antique (& Junque!) Auctions 2-4/week, Fall Foliage, Mtn climbing, Ice Skating, Ice Fishing,snowmobiling from the lake to anywhere in New England
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Book NOW for Fall 2009 and Summer 2010! 20% off any time 8/29 to 9/13
Nov-April (Week-Sat 3pm-Sat 10am ..$900) (Midweek-Sun 4pm-Fri 2pm ..$500)
Nov-April (Weekend-Fri 5pm-Sun 2pm .. $600) Often Free Bonus Stay!
May-June 15,Sept-Oct $1300/week,$700/midweek,$800/weekend
June 16- Labor Day $2300/week Sat-Sat ,$2000 Sun 4pm- Sat 10am
Please add 8% NH Tax We are booking thru Dec 2010
$350 Deposit to hold dates , full rental due 6 weeks before stay.
We are VERY flexible from Nov to May please inquire!!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2002
We used to run a Country Inn and Spa in Canada. While we really enjoy our home when we can on the weekends, we have fun providing an enjoyable and relaxing time for our guests, who do seem to return year after year. We'd like you to be one of them!
Property Photos
- Front of house/parking area/early spring before extensive gardens are in bloom. - Forest Lake/Winchester, NH - New Hampshire Vacation Rental Real Estate near Keene!
- One of 3 Decks overlooking Crystal Clear Forest Lake - Forest Lake/Winchester, NH - New Hampshire Vacation Rental Real Estate near Keene!
- Email us for a lot more photos of our home & Forest Lake! - Forest Lake/Winchester, NH - New Hampshire Vacation Rental Real Estate near Keene!
- Gourmet Kitchen with Everything!
- View out back over Forest Lake
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