View from the lake, concrete stairway to beach, dock and boathouse
Location: Alton Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region, New Hampshire, USA (2 hours from Boston)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: House
This waterfront home was built on one of the premier lots in Alton Bay in 1918 and has been owned by the same family to this day.
The house has been modernized, but it retains the old cottage feel. It has a screened in porch facing the water on the west side of Alton Bay which affords excellent views of the lake and plentiful morning sun.
The private driveway places this house over 700 feet from the highway. There is adequate parking next to the house. The parking is on the same level as the main floor, and is accessed by a single six inch step.
On the main (first floor) there is a bedroom with two single beds. The full bath is located on the first floor. There are three bedrooms on the second floor with one double and two queen-size beds, and a half bath.
The house is fully furnished. The kitchen is fully equiped with new appliances, dishes, silverware and settings for 8 persons. Renters must provide their own bed linens and towels.
The beach is located about 40 feet from the house via a concrete and stone stair way. (Vertical distance is about 20 feet.)
Please go to the Web Page link below: many photos.
The boathouse has two outside docks available to the tenant which will accommodate up to 30 ft. boats. The sandy beach opens onto a shallow sand bar which extends for 100 feet into the lake with a depth of about 4 feet. This is an excellent and safe place for young children.
During 2007 this house was equiped with all new appliances including: Dishwasher, Clothes washer, Bottom freezer refridgerator, and ceramic top electric range.
In December 2010 a new forced hot water heating system was installed which includes an on demand hot water supply.
A 50" Plasma TV with DVR was added in September 2008. Four rooms have TV via Dish Network Sat.
All rentals require an $850 refundable reservation/security deposit(cashiers check).
Owner prefers contact by email, please use convenient form on this page.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : 2 years old
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Plenty of space for cars and boat trailers
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace : Inside Living room good for rainy days
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : located in downstairs bedroom
- Convertible Bed : in living room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : 50" plasma TV Dish Network
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : 4 rooms with TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully equipped with new ceramic topped stove, microwave, toaster,coffee maker, many cooking utensils,wide variety of pots&pans, and wide counters.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : New You will find almost everything you would need
- Refrigerator : New with bottom freezer and ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Propane
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Stone charcoal pit.
- Deck/Patio : The screened in porch surrounds 2 sides of the house facing the lake. Eating on the porch is one of the great features of this home.
- Balcony : Back side Deck
- View/Location
- Beachfront : 150 feet of private natural sandy beach
- Beach View : Right on the waterfront
- Lakefront : A unique and special private sandy beach
- Lake View : Alton Bay is protected from high waves
- Water View : 180 degrees
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone : You provide phone card for long distance calls, or use the Wi -Fi Internet provided
- Broadband Internet : DSL/Wireless modem
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Local Access Point
- Other Amenities
- No linen provided, renters responsible for cleaning
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : There is a six inch threshold to have access to the first floor, which includes the full bath,a bedroom, Living area,and porch.
- Kid Friendly : water is waist high for 100 feet.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking allowed on screened in porch
- 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
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Main season (Late June-Labor Day)$2,750
Reservations for rental season summer 2012, start in January 2012
Refundable security/reservation deposit Required. Cashiers Check/cash only
Preference and discounts given to multiple week rentals
Very large lot in large private area with plenty of parking
Discounts for reservations made before March 1, 2011
NO SHORT TERM RENTALS ( less than 1 week)
NOT Available September 24 2012 through to June,2013
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1918
I am a retired teacher/administrator who has very high real estate taxes, so I rent during the summer in order to afford to continue to own this property.
Why the Owner Chose Alton Bay
This is the cleanest water anywhere, and when My Great Grandfather bought it in 1918 it had the best location with a great sandy beach.
It is private, and quiet.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The accommodations are complete, with excellent views and modern appliances to make your stay confortable.
Property Photos
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- View from the lake, concrete stairway to beach, dock and boathouse - Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire Vacation Rental
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- Yard, gas grill, charcoal grill - Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire Vacation Rental
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- view of the "Mount" going by - Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire Vacation Rental
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- Screened in porch looking north, lake is to right
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- View from living room showing porch and lake view
Traveler Reviews (4)
A relaxing, peaceful getaway!
Guest: Pat
(Norton, Ma)
Date of Stay: 09/05/11
Review Submitted: 02/05/12
My husband and I rented this home at the end of the summer last year and it was everything we hoped for. We were overdue for a vacation and this turned out to be a great getaway. It was private, peaceful and very relaxing. We spent alot of time on the beautiful screened in porch enjoying the view and the solitude. Even our english bulldog enjoyed himself! He loves the water but isn't a very good swimmer, so the beach was perfect for him. We looked at many rental properties online before choosing this one. It had everything we needed and the location was great. It was a very private spot and at the same time just a short drive to stores and shops including Dunkin Donuts! We are definitiely interested in renting this home again...we loved it!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great spot! Great Landlord! Great Week!
Guest: Marissa
(Monroe, New JErsey)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10
Review Submitted: 04/06/11
I am a 26 year old female, who spent a week at this great spot last August. There were 8 of us in total. The house has a very cozy feel, and it over looks the gorgeous lake. The house is fully equipped with everything you may need! The house, although older, is very clean, and feels like home! There is a big TV (which we barely even used), as well as an awesome screened in porch that we frequently made use of. Additionally, the landlord ensures that the place is turned over quickly and that everything is cleaned out before the next tenant occupies the house. There is an available contact to call at anytime should you have any questions, concerns etc. (Although we didnt have one single problem or question while we were there!). It really was a wonderful vacation, and would recommend it to anyone and everyone to rent this place.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful view
Guest: Mike
(Maryland)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10
Review Submitted: 11/09/10
As the review states, this house was built in 1918, so if your looking for a modern look, you wont find it here. I found both good and bad here. Yes, the stove and fridge are new, but as for pots and pans and utensils, bring your own. We had to go out and buy a pot and pan and a few utensils because the ones there were "not usable". The on demand water heater DOES NOT WORK and should be removed from the listing. Two short showers and the hot water is gone. The Filtered water was not filtered,, it was actually pretty disgusting. The deck off of the kitchen is held up by two 4x4's. I would not allow anyone on it or under it. The water pipes in the bathroom sweat constantly, so you have to leave a towel around the pipes. The gas grill,, well lets just say it needs to be thrown out. The life preservers for the canoe are unserviceable. OK, now the good. I can see why it says the property is located on a sought after area. Its view of the lake is beautiful. The water is clear and actually pretty warm. If you have smaller kids, they will love it. We sat on the porch every evening playing games and just relaxing. The beds were pretty comfortable for a rental unit. The TV, when we used it, was great. Surprisingly, hardly saw a bug. The owner was very responsive to our needs. So, in the state its in now, I cant really recommend it if your looking for new and modern. If the items I described were corrected and you didn't mind an older house, then I would say go for it. Remember that the cleaning is your responsibility. I also received my deposit back in about a week.
Owner response:The problems mentioned by this renter have all been adressed long ago. Even new Heating systems occasionally have difficulty. We responded immediately, and were luckily able to install an old electric water heater which was replace in order to provide more hot water. This is not a new hotel/condo...but is accurately described. If you want rmodenr nesort amenities, this is not for you. He accurately described how well we responded, and how they loved it. enough said.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children.
Guest: Jim & Elaine
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Date of Stay: 08/01/09
Review Submitted: 04/12/10
Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our stay. We especially appreciate the extra day. The weather was beautiful yesterday. We really relaxed and felt quite at home here. The personal items (Alice's stichery ...) says much about its history. I hope everything is in order. Thank you. Jim and Elaine
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