Pet-Friendly, 4-Season, Lakefront, Vacation Home

• So Far The Best Place We have Stayed on Winni!

  So Far The Best Place We have Stayed on Winni!

  • Guest Marty
  • Date of stay 06/02/12
  • Review Submitted 11/21/12
  What a great,comfortable place to stay. Very cozy! Easy access to water. Everything is right at your finger tips! The weather was prettty rainy on our stay and the fishing was a bit off from previous years. The accomadations were perfect! Great TV'S movies...etc. It seemed as though there was a place for everything! Looking forward to this years stay! The Gansy Lane owners are the best and went out of there way to make us happy!! The house was clean and neat. The washer and dryer came in so handy!! I very seldom write reviews......this in my eyes is the place to stay on Winni!!!!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, people with disabilities, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Wonderful Stay!

  Wonderful Stay!

  • Guest Melissa
  • Date of stay 10/12/12
  • Review Submitted 10/23/12
  We had a wonderful stay at the lake house. The weather didn't always cooperate, but the owners have the house stocked with games and movies to keep you occupied! The house has all the amenities of home. If you have small children it's a great swimming location as it's in a "no wake" zone, so no speeding boats and jet skis! It's super close to Castle in the Clouds and some really great dining! We look forward to another stay, this time in the warmer months!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, people with disabilities, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• We love this place!

  We love this place!

  • Guest Keith J.
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 08/10/12
  This is the third time we have rented here and plan to rent again next summer. This is a place you can feel at home and really enjoy your time away. The property is not fancy, but its exactly what we are looking for - a clean, private and well maintained home in beautiful surroundings. The owners have invested a lot into the house this year including a new large lake front deck, new high def TVs, super fast internet, some new furnishings, kitchenware, etc. The owners (Roger and Claire) are professional and honest - good people. If you are looking for a vacation away from malls, t-shirt shops and fried dough, this may be a place for you. If you have teens, I suggest you rent the room over the garage. They like the space and we like the quiet. Buddy, our cocker loves this place too.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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• Perfect Vacation for My Family and Friends!

  Perfect Vacation for My Family and Friends!

  • Guest Kris and Jay
  • Date of stay 06/30/12
  • Review Submitted 08/10/12
  This was our second year staying here and we are already planning for next year! My husband and I come up with our friends for 2 weeks and we have a blast! I have 2 children and my friends also have kids. The location of the house is great. It's in a "no wake zone", so I don't have to worry about fast boats speeding by. I also like the fact that it is in walking distance to the beach and playground. The kids and I went to the beach every morning. It is very quiet and relaxing.The dock is perfect for our boat. We like to sit on the dock and have cocktails, while the kids nap! We went tubing and water skiing. The water was gorgeous!! This year we went horseback riding at the Castle in the Clouds and it was so much fun. We also went mini-golfing, got ice cream, and took the boat to Weir's Beach for the day. My husband and the guys love to fish and went 3 times a day... of course there was a contest to see who could catch the most and biggest! While the guys fished the girls went shopping for the day. My husband and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary while on vacation and he took me on a dinner cruise out of Weir's Beach. The boat ride and the views were incredible! We saw the sun set and fireworks were going off from all around. It was perfect. We were pleasantly surprised when we saw that the owners had redone the deck and put in a new slider. The new couch in the sun room was a nice addition, along with the new televisions. The house was clean and I like the recycling bins... it keeps it organized! I like that is feels like a cottage and it is kid and pet friendly. I love that is has a washer and dryer! I can get my wash done before I leave! We do rent the loft and the only thing is I wish the loft had a regular bed instead of a futon to sleep on. However, the owners are great to work with and are very thorough. They gives us a packet of "what's happening" the weeks we stay along with various other things to make our stay relaxing and care-free. If anything is not to your liking just call the caretaker or the owner and it will get taken care of. I would recommend this property who is looking for a relaxing and peaceful getaway!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers.

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• Great place to stay, even in the off-season

  Great place to stay, even in the off-season

  • Guest Two Brooklyn Dads
  • Date of stay 04/07/12
  • Review Submitted 04/15/12
  We stayed at this property after all the ski slopes had closed for the Winter season and before any of the summer attractions (of which there seem to be plenty) had opened. In short, nearly everything was closed. There were no leaves on the non-evergreen trees and it was mostly cloudy, cold, and kind of rainy all week. You would think we would have had a bad experience. To the contrary, we had a great experience. We were looking for a quiet, low-key, time-away-from-home vacation in a beautiful, peaceful setting. And we got exactly that. The house had everything we needed, including a well-equipped kitchen. The beds were quite comfortable to sleep in and the couches and chairs were also very comfortable. Our six year-old daughter could have spent hours just throwing rocks into the water in the back. In fact, we had to put a limit on that activity so she wouldn't deplete the yard of rocks, making point of bringing rocks back from our hikes instead. There's a very nice grocery store in Center Harbor, where we were able to get everything we needed. It was great to be able to bring our dog with us, which made it that much more of a family vacation. Locally, we did a couple of drives and went up into the White Mountains and hiked a few of the trails. Going up to Diana's Baths waterfall was a highlight. We saw a moose on the side of the road on Hwy. 113A. Wednesday morning we looked out the back windows and saw three otters playing in the water in the channel between the house and Gansy Island. We watched as they got out of the water, ran around in the leaves and jumped back into the water again. It was great. Knowing all of the activities available in the area in the summer, I can't wait to come back next year for a more active, fun-filled summer vacation.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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• The View

  The View

  • Guest Marlon V.
  • Date of stay 12/28/11
  • Review Submitted 01/03/12
  My family and friend's families stayed for several days during New Years. The place is great however I must say the sun room was our personal favorite. Early mornings we enjoyed breakfasts here and sipped coffee while looking out into the lake. There is a fireplace which made the whole experience cozy and rustic. There is a island just across the channel which was just beautiful. Although it was cold, being in here in winter, stepping outside and standing on the docks stargazing and enjoying the scenery of the lake was simply amazing. I would imagine that spring, summer and fall would be best to enjoy the outdoor grill, the kayaking and swimming that this place offers. There are many rooms to house many guests. The kitchen is large, enough to handle 'many cooks in the kitchen.' The bedrooms are cute and clean. The large room upstairs in the back was very nice. It has all the amenities and there wasn't anything else that we needed. Everything was clean and it was stocked well. I am a fisherman, so this place was perfect for fishing. However, since we had a warm December, Lake Winnie was not iced over yet. I was told by AJ's Bait and Tackle in Meredith, (The best tackle store ever) that Lee's Pond nearby which was smaller, was iced. Crappie fishing was the name of the game. Mirror Lake, also close by, had lots of trout and was partially iced, was another great place to fish. I can't wait for Lake Winnie to be fully iced or come back in soft water season. The little convenience store/gas station close by, Skelley's Market was a hoot. They had a deli, hot foods like chicken wings, cool knick-knacks and a good meat selection. If you need something larger, there is a Hannaford 30 minutes away. The Gansy house was fun, easily to navigate to, and the area of Lake Winnie is breath-taking. If you like to grill outdoors, enjoy water activities, fish, and just be inside by the fireplace and be cozy, this place is it.

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• Everything we needed

  Everything we needed

  • Guest TBM
  • Date of stay 10/06/11
  • Review Submitted 10/17/11
  This was our first stay at Gazy Lane and we will defnately be back. We have been renting in the region every fall for over 15 years and change rentals as our needs change. This had everything we needed and then some. The owners, Roger and Claire, are extremely thorough and remind you that if you do your part then the property will be enjoyable for everyone. We loved the fact that we could bring our well behaved pet. Our favorite part is having the boats on site. No need to rent kayaks and try to get them to the property. We'll be back.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Great Escape- Excellent Location

  Great Escape- Excellent Location

  • Guest Shannon B.
  • Date of stay 05/27/10
  • Review Submitted 08/21/11
  My Husband & I have been coming here for a few years now; We love It!.. We bring Our pets (never had a flea problem) and we bring Our Boat..Great Dock (Private & Quite)......It's beautiful - I can run my business & check messages when needed. Laundry facilities On sight are GREAT!! If you get to know the Owners they are Very accommodating In every way; Even allowing Us to stay an Extra Day Or Come in Early than Normal Check In.. (IF Available)..Even Called to see If everything was Okay- Not to many Property Rentals Do this.. We are looking forward to coming again in September 2011- I honestly cant say anything bad about Our stays here. I have and will continue to recommend to Other families.. We spend much of Our time On the lake; Its absolutely beautiful -The Views & Sunsets are Just Gorgeous!! The Long hot showers are a +, If you don't find this to meet your needs- maybe you should try the FOUR SEASONS- this Is a Cottage/Home Rental On the Water- Out In the COUNTRY; It doesn't get much better than this. I've stayed in Other locations on this Lake & It was a nightmare- these Vacations here have been enjoyable & comfortable with many Luxuries- Personal Boat Docking-Plenty Of Parking- High Speed Internet- 2 Baths- 2 Living Rooms w/ T.V.'s - a Plus to be able to bring Our pets!- Laundry IN HOME- Cell phone reception (Is nice to Have- If you want It)... This is a beautiful Vacation Destination- No frills- Always Clean- No mold!! Im extremely allergic to It & wouldn't be able to stay, If there were any! I Love coming here & cant wait to Return- Yes I would recommend to any one who loves Privacy; has a family with kids , Loves to be On the water & wants a down to earth Nice Clean Vacation Rental that Offers Plenty amenities..

  Recommended for: Pet owners, sightseeing, families with teenagers, adventure seekers.

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• Beautiful location and a nice place too!

  Beautiful location and a nice place too!

  • Guest Hanover
  • Date of stay 07/24/10
  • Review Submitted 08/20/10
  The property is "away from it all" and private. The location on the lake is fantastic and beautiful. The house is clean and well maintained. The owners are easy to work with and very professional. We rented the additional room over the garage for the teens and it was good for them and better for the adults. Wireless internet throughout the entire house, multiple TVs, well stocked kitchen, and great extras. Pay not attention to the angy review from last year. I have no idea what their issue was. The house is clean but not a fancy estate. Great for adults, teens and others who want a great time on the lake without malls and other distractions.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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• Summer fishing trip 2009

  Summer fishing trip 2009

  • Guest Mark AKA
  • Date of stay 07/18/09
  • Review Submitted 01/25/10
  I spent an entire week here last year with all my uncles and cousins. We have been going on an annual fishing trip for the last 18 years and I would have to say that this is the worst place we ever stayed in. The place was a dump. It was NOT clean, the refridgerator was filled with condiments that the owner says leave for the next guests. Would you eat condiments and things from the fridge if you didn't buy them or know personally how long they have been in there? We didn't, especially due to the fact that half of the stuff was covered with mold. After 4 days almost everyone left to go home early because the place was soooo nasty. Oh and speaking of mold, the disgusting shower had so much mold in it that after everyone left and my wife and kids came up, my wife refused to step foot in the bathroom She would only use the other one down the hall, which by the way needed upgrading badly. I will NEVER go back here, EVER!!! The amount of money that we dished out to stay in this flea ridden place was a shame. Oh, did I forget to mention that my cousin got bitten up all night from the fleas in the couch!! Ya it was a great vacation, can't wait to get back and sleep in a dirty house with fleas. I plugged a night light in in the kitchen and blue sparks shot out and after that no plugs on that half of the kitchen worked. Please, DO NOT take your family here.

  Owner response: Lease rules and guidelines specifically discuss issues related to the house during a tenant's stay. These guidelines are very clear on what is expected of the guests during their occupancy and what to do if they have a concern. These clearly were not followed. Condiments are bought by renters and left for future renters to use. All condiments are removed and thrown out at the beginning of the rental season in June, and again in October. Whatever they found, was purchased within the month. Perhaps the excessive humidity in the refrigerator, which was present in July and repaired in August, contributed to the problem. The cleaning service spends time each Saturday cleaning the house and scrubbing the bathrooms prior to the next arrivals. They take pride in doing a good job. It is hard for me to believe there was mold anywhere. We allow pets, and everyone brings them, so if someone got bit by fleas, its because their pet or a previous tenant brought them into the house (which no one ever reported ever and never found by the cleaning service). If an outlet shorts out from a bad night light, it will blow the circuit and you have to determine where the breakers are to reset them. We try and pre-screen our tenants and cater to families with children. We do not rent to people who are not family related. We do rent to fishing parties. I have three different groups that have been coming back for several years. They know what to expect, follow the guidelines, and love all the amenities that go with the property. No one ever complains about it being not clean. If they do, we always find that it is even worse after they leave (they say they really cleaned it). Some people are never happy. We maintain a 70% return renters, give early booking discounts, previous tenant discounts, early check-ins, and extended stays at no additional cost. Read some of the other comments, and you will see that almost everyone loves the location, the amenities of the house, and vacationing with their pet along. We've even been know to refund some money for an inconvenience that might have happened during your stay. What Realtor ever did that? References are available upon request. We welcome comments, and always strive to continue to improve the property from one year to the next. Sometimes it takes seven or eight months to find out why someone wasn't happy. Most of the time when you experience it yourself, you wonder "Did they go to the same place?" Come and find out.

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Additional information about rental rates

Additional Space above garage is extra charge; Heated in winter season, but no bathroom available; Sleeps 4x additional people; Separate Housekeeping Fee;

Prime Weeks are minimum 7x nights & run Friday to Friday;

All other times can start any day; If don't take minimum time, $100 less that rate;

Pets always stay free.

$150--$300 Credit Card Deposit to lock out time;

50% payment 120 Days Out;

100% payment 90 Days Out;

$150--$500 Security Deposit'

Pets Stay Free

Special Discounts For Events, Early Bookings & Multiple Weeks.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

Admin Fee $50

Housekeeping Fee $135--$185

NH Hotel Tax 9%

$100 less if take 1 day less than minimum, except Prime Weeks;

Additional Space For 4 Above Garage--$950-$1000/wk, Night Varies; No Bath available in Winter Season in this area.