Location: Alton, Lake Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region, New Hampshire, USA (15 minute drive to Wolfeboro and Gilford (Gunstock Mountain)) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-14)
Keywords: Contemporary House, Waterfront, dock space, Gunstock, ice fishing,
This Ultra modern 4 bedroom contemporary featuring 4 levels, 5 decks, 3 bathrooms, fireplace, and views of Lake Winnipesaukee from almost every room. A 34' U shaped dock and gradual sandy shoreline make this an exceptional lake Winnipesaukee waterfront vacation retreat. Lots of windows, skylights, 5 decks and spectacular views. Four levels of luxurious living featuring an attractive master suite with cathedral ceiling and fan, double sliders to common deck and private balcony, and master bath with marble floors and double sinks.
There is an additional bedroom on the same level for the children with two twin beds and a double bed and double sliders to a deck overlooking the lake. Upstairs there are two additional bedrooms, both queen beds, cathedral ceilings, and one with double sliders to a deck overlooking the lake. This is a year round home with laundry facilities, patio furniture, and water accessories. Come and have fun!
Welcome to our Lake House!
We'd like to welcome you to our lake house! We've owned the house for a few years and we thoroughly enjoy using it ourselves several weeks a year. We rent it when we're not using it ourselves. Because of that, we have it furnished to utilize for us and also for you. Whether you come in the summer for the water fun, come in the fall for the beautiful fall foliage, come in the winter for the skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing, or come in the spring for the hiking, golf, and fresh air, we hope you will RELAX and find this a retreat you'll want to enjoy year after year! -Marie Presti, Owner
Boaters/Improvements
For our Boaters... NH requires all drivers of boats and water vehicles to have a license. Parker Marine located at the tip of Alton Bay (about a mile and a half away) has boats for rent. Gillan Marine is about 12 minutes away and also offers boat rentals. There are over 200 islands on Lake Winnipesaukee, some private and some open to the public.
We'll be updating each room over the next year and hope you like the improvements. For example, in Sep 07 we installed all new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen including new stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. In spring '08 we purchased all new furniture for the family room. In Fall '09 we install a new bedroom set upstairs. Who knows what new items we'll have by the time you arrive!
Gunstock Mountain Information for Winter Fun - Less than 30 minutes away is Gunstock Mountain which is great for downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, or snow tubing! General Info:
Vertical Drop: 1400 feet
Total Acreage: 220 (trail and glade)
Snowmaking Coverage: 80%
Number of Trails: 51
12% Novice, 61% Intermediate, 27% Expert
Lifts: 7 (1 high-speed quad, 1 quad, 2 triples, 1 double, 1 conveyor)
Night Skiing: 21 Trails, 5 Lifts
Snowboarding: All Trails, freestyle terrain park and wall (its the closest 12 acre park north of Boston!)
Thrill Hill Tubing Park – NH’s Longest Tubing Run!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : We ask you to take them off the bed and leave them in the laundry room before you leave.
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace : Plenty of Wood!
- Beds
- King Bed : There is a king bed in the master bedroom.
- Queen Bed : There are queen beds in the upper two bedrooms. One in each room.
- Double Bed : There is a double bed in the children's bedroom.
- Twin/Single Bed : The are two twin beds in the children's bedroom.
- Convertible Bed : Futon in the lower level. Also the sectional has a pull out bed.
- Crib : We have a pack n play in the master bedroom closet.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : We have Metrocast with HD box and also offer Netflix for movies.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : There is a large screen HD TV in Family Room and also in Master Bedroom. There is a smaller TV in the living room off the kitchen and also a smaller one in the basement.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lakefront : Plus a u shaped dock. steps into the water from the dock. Sandy botton when you get in the water.
- Lake View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Fall oct16-dec 22 $3,100/week, $1450/2 nt weekend, $300 extra night
Winter Dec 22-Mar 31 $2K/week, $1K/2 nt weekend, $200 extra night
Spring Apr 1-May 20 $3,100/week, $1450/2 nt weekend, $300 extra night
Early Summer May 21-Jun 22 $3600/week,$1750/2 nt weekend,$400 extra night
Summer Jun 23-Sep 3 $4,100/week (Sat-Sat)
Early Fall sept 4-Oct 19 $3600/week, $1750/2 nt weekend, $400 extra night
Holiday Weekends 20% higher
9% nh rental tax; $200 sec dep $150 cleaning fee includes 4 hours cleaning
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront Four Season Contemporary Sun/Ski
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Alton
We loved being on the "Big Lake". You can go so many places by car or boat, and this house has such awesome views, sometimes you don't have to go anywhere to be entertained by other boaters, snowmobilers, water-skiers, or other lakers. Also, this house has all the privacy you need but you have lots of common areas to socialize also.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Peace and serenity are the best benefits of being at this home. Just reading a book on one of the decks or inside in front of the windows can calm anyone down. Whenever we bring friends or family, they take a deep breath as soon as they enter the home and look at the beautiful view.
Owner's Map of Alton
We've owne the house for 6 years and use it ourselves in the off season. We like to keep it open year round and have it set up like a year round home.
Property Photos
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- View of home from boat on water - Waterfront Alton House with Dock, Decks, and Fireplace
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- Summer View from one of the upper decks - Waterfront Alton House with Dock, Decks, and Fireplace
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- View of house from across the lake
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- View from one of 5 Decks
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- Fall View of the lake from the dock
Traveler Reviews (11)
2008 New Year's stay
Guest: ask_Sb
(Boston)
Date of Stay: 12/01/07
Review Submitted: 01/06/08
I can't tell how much we were impressed by this beautiful house. No one wants to come back to work now, time well spent! Perfect location: Gunstuck Ski resort is only 20 min away.
Owner response:Thanks for your nice comments. We really appreciate them! Yes, so many people think this is just a summer vacation house but its wonderful all year round! We also have cross country ski'd in Wolfeboro just 15 minutes away also.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Picturesque vacation, comfortable home, helpful owners
Guest: KC Traveler
(New York City)
Date of Stay: 11/20/11
Review Submitted: 11/28/11
My family, including 2 kids, and 2 sets of grandparents, stayed in this property Thanksgiving week 2011. The house was cozy and comfortable, with beautiful lake views from many windows -- amazing to wake up to the view. The owner was very helpful with any questions we had about the house or the area. We enjoyed using the new instant Netflix feature on the TV, as well as the free wifi for our various laptops and iPads. There was plenty to do within an hours' radius, even in this off-season time. When we were out and about on our day trips, my 3 year-old daughter would ask if we could go back to our vacation house instead. My husband managed to squeeze in 3 or 4 morning kayaking adventures even in the cooler temperatures. There are enough different gathering areas in the house for small groups to do their own thing when they want to, which was good for our family. Clean property with many more amenities than other standard vacation rentals -- would definitely recommend it.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
An Amazing Month on the Lake
Guest: Pete K.
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 10/11/11
This house should be at the top of the list for anyone looking for a large, clean, and ideally located vacation home on the lake. Local amenities are plentiful and the house is especially suited for groups or big families. There’s a Hannaford supermarket about 3 miles away and for organic groceries, Meat House steaks, and Boar’s Head cold cuts, Fiddlehead Farms Market is about a mile away. You can find big houses like this on Lake Winnipesaukee but not at this price point. Our group consisted of young kids, adults and older grandparents. The design of the house is such that there are lots of stairs – but with proper planning and baby proofing it’s not an issue. Everyone had a great time and agreed the house provided the perfect backdrop for our vacation. The description of the house was accurate and the owner was very good to work with. Although we didn’t need him often, over the course of our month-long stay a local house caretaker was very responsive and eager to assist. The house is situated on a narrow part of the lake and watching the boats cruise in and out of Alton Bay while enjoying a cocktail on one of the many decks was a great way to pass a leisurely afternoon. There are plenty of activities nearby with Wolfboro’s great downtown, Laconia and Tilton all within a reasonable distance which made even the rainy days enjoyable. I would certainly recommend this house to anyone looking for a great place to stay while at the lake.
Owner response:Thanks Pete! We would love to host you again should you have the opportunity! And we love large extended families! Best, Marie
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Magnificent Vacation at Magnificent House
Guest: William J.
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 07/09/11
We had a wonderful time at a 3-family reunion in this spectacular house - 9 adults and 5 kids. The house is magnificent - it must have won some architectural design awards with its multiple levels, tasteful decks at each one of them, skylights and spectacular views - and the lake is beautiful. We had plans to go visit other parts of the lake, including the municipal beach for the kids, but this place had everything, so no one wanted to leave. The kids loved the beach and the little swimming area between the two docks. Everyone loved the two kayaks and the rubber raft, and they got lots of usage from adults and kids - we even kayaked through Alton Bay to the Merrymeeting River. The kitchen was a big hit - lots of room and very well-appointed with every appliance we needed - stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher and even a blender for margaritas. The house was well-furnished and a cut above what we'd expect for a vacation place. The multiple TV sets were a big plus as the kids often wanted to watch different shows. The wireless setup and the printer were great (and well-used) for us computer people with our three laptops up there. The NetFlix subscription was a nice touch, though we didn't take advantage of it - too much else to keep us busy. The beds were fully supplied with linens, including the air mattress and futon, and the bathrooms were clean and modern. The views out the living room window were panoramic and spectacular. The decks were well-furnished and comfortable - when the sun left one deck, we'd just move to another. The grill was great and got well-used for hamburgers, hot dogs, kabobs and steaks - everything tastes better on a lake. What a magnificent vacation in a magnificent house. We loved it, and we'd love to come back again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Excellent!!
Guest: Iceberg
(Lakeville,Ma)
Date of Stay: 02/03/11
Review Submitted: 02/06/11
We just came home from our annual family ski trip - this house was perfect for us - plenty of room for everyone!! Very clean and neat!! Ice fishing right out the back door and only 20 mins. to Gunstock!! I would definately recommend this house for any family gathering!!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
From the Maillette Party from our guest book
Guest: The Maillette Party
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Date of Stay: 10/08/09
Review Submitted: 01/17/10
OMG! This house is just incredible! The layout is very cool. Thank you so much for opening it up for the "Golden Girls" weekend. Its a perfect location for our reunion - sounds of the water, watching the trees sway with the breeze, and living around such beautful surroundings make this "easy living". It will be tough to go home :) Thanks Again.
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From the Huntowski's out of our Guestbook
Guest: The Huntowski Family
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Date of Stay: 09/08/08
Review Submitted: 01/17/10
September is the time to be up here - We had several days of swimming weather, a wonderful rain storm, and then several nights of "by the fire weather". Earlier in the week - I had the girls here for a mini retreat. We laughed, ate, sang, read, prayed. It was wonderful. The house layout is amazing - plenty of private space and every single one so connected to the beauty all around. Then, the family was here for the weekend - Alex (18), Brandon (16), and Hope (13). We went to storyland yesterday and dinner at Shibleys, then a fire and games here. A perfect day. So glad we came!
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alton bay a great spot
Guest: Dann
(NOrth CArolina)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07
Review Submitted: 09/17/07
this was our first trip to Lake Winni and we could not have picked a better location for a big family with kids than this house in Alton Bay. It is scenic and tranquil, with great views from several decks and lots of trees for privacy. The gradual entry into the lake was perfect for our 3 year old.
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Simply Amazing
Guest: thomas117
(NY)
Date of Stay: 09/01/07
Review Submitted: 09/11/07
My friends and I enjoyed a nice LONG weekend at this property and found everything to be far beyond our expectations...the house is simply amazing...views are incredible!!! I have never seen so many decks on 1 house!! We all loved our time here and were very sad to leave...can't wait to come back next year!!
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