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

Guest: TBM (Virginia)
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:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

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:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

Beautiful location and a nice place too!

Guest: Hanover (Massachusetts)
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:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Summer fishing trip 2009

Guest: Mark AKA (Haydenville MA)
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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love it

Guest: sarahgrace (fairfield, ct)
Date of Stay: 08/08/09 Review Submitted: 10/19/09

we have had 3 great years here & will return in 2010. the owners are a pleasure and there is pretty much everything you would need here. not super - fancy, but comfortable, clean and perfect for the family with kids & dogs.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Nice place on the lake

Guest: Keith (Hanover)
Date of Stay: 07/25/09 Review Submitted: 08/01/09

We rented this home the last week of August 2009. Overall the house is very nice and comfortable but not fancy. The owner allows dogs, which for us, was very important. We spent the week with various friends and family and found the house big enough to provide privacy if desired. The washer / dryer, two baths, three TVs and wireless internet were a nice bonus. The dock was big enough for our 20' walkaround with ample water depth. The launching ramp is minutes away, as was the marina for gas. The location is beautiful and private. We spent most of the week on the dock or on one of the boats. The owners are fair, easy to work with and very professional.

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

great vacation spot on a lake near Meredith, NH

Guest: lardude (old saybrook, ct)
Date of Stay: 08/09/08 Review Submitted: 08/26/08

We had 6 adults, two teenagers and two younger children and this place was large enough to accommodate us all. We even had a dog and we were able to let her loose without worry. It was very clean and had all the equipment you would find in a nice home any where. Two full baths and two kitchens made this rental a real find. We are hoping all works out with our family for a repeat visit next year.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Summer 2008

Guest: jennylyn (South Hadley, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/12/08 Review Submitted: 07/29/08

This property was very well equipped. Not having to bring linens was a real plus. Also, with 4 kids, having a washer and dryer was terrific. Fishing was good.....we had a couple of fish fries while we were here. Also saw the bears of Gansy Island. One swam across while we were sitting in the sunroom! Being able to bring our 4 legged family member was also so nice......I think he enjoyed swimming more than the kids! The only tough thing was this property is truly away from it all. It was quite a drive to the grocery store or other "touristy" things. Luckily, the weather was great and we were primarily there to relax and have fun.

Recommended for:Pet owners, families with young children.

Fall Getaway

Guest: 2 pats (Bath,N.C.)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/04/08

We found this property to be exceptionaly well equipped from the kitchen to amenities like bikes ,a rowboat etc. Local information was provided as well as games and videos for a rainy day.Both the owner and management were responsive to any questions or needs.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.