If you are a large family or group, looking for a house to rent on Lake Winnipesaukee, we have a delightful, Victorian style house for you! Downstairs, there are two bedrooms, a living room with a working gas fireplace and work desk, a fully-equipped, eat-in kitchen, a laundry room, and a bathroom with a tub/shower combo. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, a TV room with frig, microwave and sleep sofa, and two bathrooms (one with a tub/shower combo, one with a shower). There's plenty of parking. If you just want to take it easy, you can relax on the full, wrap-around porch, or on the garage roof deck. By day, it has an outstanding view of the lake and mountains. In the evening, enjoy the clear night sky while watching the colorful lights of boats out on the lake. On select nights during the summer, the fireworks are set off right across the street from the house. The house has an unbeatable location in Weirs Beach. You can walk to everything. Walk across the street to the beautiful public beach and park. Walk down the boardwalk to the docks, where you can take a boat cruise across the lake. Farther down the boardwalk you'll find the railroad station, where you can take a scenic train ride along the lake. There are numerous restaurants and shops within walking distance. For entertainment, an outdoor movie theatre, arcades, bumper car rides and miniature golf are all within walking distance. Our State of New Hampshire Meals & Rentals Tax Operator's License is #060388.
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After booking, the owner will email the guest a copy of the rental agreement.
The guest must print the rental agreement, sign it, and provide their credit card information and their postal mailing address.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Laconia
Located in Weirs Beach, a neighbourhood in Laconia, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Meredith Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and Ellacoya State Park. Winnipesaukee Playhouse and Kellerhaus are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Winnipesaukee Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Funspot Family Fun Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Tilton Station - 26 min drive
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Dox On Winnipesaukee - 6 min walk
Cumberland Farms - 10 min walk
D.A. Long Tavern at Funspot - 3 min drive
Cackling Crow Tavern & Grille - 6 min drive
Alamo Texas Bar-B-Cue & Tequila Bar - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Castle Rest - At The Center Of Weirs Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Castle Rest - At The Center Of Weirs Beach?
As of 9 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castle Rest - At The Center Of Weirs Beach on 21 May, 2026 start from S$934, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Castle Rest - At The Center Of Weirs Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Castle Rest - At The Center Of Weirs Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Castle Rest - At The Center Of Weirs Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Castle Rest - At The Center Of Weirs Beach located?
Located in Weirs Beach, this holiday home is steps from Weirs Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Winnipesaukee. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Endicott Rock Park are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
GREAT space for a family "reunion"!!! 12 of us, all slept comfortably and throughly enjoyed that porch! Saving this listing for future stays as it was a gem!
Castle Rest has the best location on Weirs Beach. It is directly across the street from the beach. Easy access to the Mount Washington ship and to the train.
Perfect location and great parking for the motorcycles, loved the outside patio, The only thing I would change is the check in process it would be nice to have a number code lock on the door or a lockbox with the key in it having to go get a key and return it at a different location then we were staying as we were on motorcycles… but you can’t beat the view!
Booked this house for a 60th bday party and family reunion. The space and location is the best. The outside deck is perfect for a family gathering and the views and accessibility to everything in walking distance is awesome! Would definitely book again
This year was our second year for a family retreat with all attending. If you don't mind the sound of motorcycles this space is ideal for a family gathering. We had perfect weather as well. The owner heard our suggestion last year and made the change. Thank you, Robert!
This was our second stay at Castle Rest, and probably won't be our last (although we may switch off with other beach towns going forward). The location can't be beat, the house is roomy and has charm and character to spare, and the porch is the perfect place to relax and admire the view. With 10 of us staying and more bedrooms than we actually needed, there was plenty of space for the kids to spread out and do their own thing.
I did waffle between 4 or 5 stars under the "cleanliness" heading, not because the housekeeping staff doesn't do an excellent job, but because some needed minor repairs to the exterior are starting to add up. All the same, we wouldn't hesitate to come again!
Every year we a group of friends and our families go away. We have been to many houses over the years. There were several reasons we liked this house. Location to the beach, shops, restaurants was great. The house was clean when we arrived and well stocked. All linens and towels were provided and clean. They even provided some toiletries! It is definitely an older house but we loved the charm. There was plenty of room with multiple bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and the wrap around porch was an additional living space with amazing views of the lake. We were sad to go and will be back again!
Tara E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Paul F.
14 Sept, 2020
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but wasn’t clean.
Location was perfect , set up of rooms were efficient . Definitely needs to be cleaned a lot better . Not sure if you hire a cleaning company because if you did they didn’t do there job well ! For example , not sure there was someone staying in the house the Friday before we got there but if there was and they checked at 10am . We got to the house at 1110 and there was no one there , so not sure how they can clean that big house in about an hour especially with the pandemic we are going through.
Paul F.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov, 2020
This guest checked in on a Saturday. The previous guest checked out the day before, on Friday, and the house was cleaned that same day by our own cleaning crew. We're sorry to hear now that this guest was not satisfied with the cleanliness of the house. We ask guests to let us know right away if there is an issue. We will send the cleaning crew over immediately.
Archival
8/10 Good
Lauren M.
17 Aug, 2017
Castle Rest
We had a large family gathering at Castle Rest July 28th-August 4th. . The pros - This house is great for large families! It is very kid friendly for the most part. The location to the beach and other activities in Weirs beach is perfect. The younger kids loved the play house in the yard. We used the TV room in the back as the kids space for sleeping and hanging out and that worked out really well. The front porch is great with amazing views of the lake. We spent a lot of time on the front porch. The cons - As much as this house is kid friendly, we were told after we found it that the kids were not to use the kids playroom in the basement because of a "moisture problem." This was very disappointing to them as there were tons of toys and dress up clothes in that room. The room was open and advertised but we were told not to have the kids there and to lock the room. The house is in desperate need of some new furniture! Many chairs were falling apart and you had to be careful before sitting in some. The beds were comfortable over all. The porch is the highlight of the house so it is unfortunate that there are not comfy and nicer chairs out there. Overall we would stay here again, especially if we hear that the house has been updated. We had a great week in Weirs Beach!
Lauren M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Due to the heavy rains this season, the basement has been damp and in need of constant dehumidification. We were concerned if children were to play there for long periods. We are pleased that the children discovered the outside playhouse and enjoyed it.
We recently installed two new overstuffed chairs in the living room, and have scheduled several other pieces to be reupholstered and restored this fall. We also recently added four new adirondack chairs, which can be used on the patio or the porch, and will be adding more.
Lots of character, lots of space, amazing location
We had a wonderful time, loved the house, and have already reserved it for next year. With just the 10 of us we had tons of room and could easily have fit more people. The area had a wide variety of things to do, enough to keep both the outdoorsy family members and the video game addicts happy. The kids loved the playhouse and having their own space to hang out upstairs. The adults congregated mostly in the kitchen and on the porch.
We found the house well-equipped and didn't really need any extras. The household items I'd bring again are liquid hand soap (if you prefer liquid to bar soap), paper towels, extra dish towels, and maybe aluminum foil for grilling. I sometimes bring my own pillow and mattress topper when I travel but I totally didn't need them because the mattresses and pillows were plenty comfortable without.
A few minor corrections to the listing: We double-checked the fireworks schedule before going and found out that they're no longer every Friday. We lucked out and happened to be there for a Saturday display but they're not an every week thing. And the Juliet balcony in the pics is currently unavailable for safety reasons. Plus, although there were some puzzles and other pastimes scattered about the house, the huge pile of board games shown in the laundry room photo was nowhere to be found—it wasn't a big deal, we just would have brought some of our own if we'd known. All the same, we loved the place enough to grab it again for next year!
This was the 2nd year that we rented this amazing home for our very large family, enjoying our time together at Weirs Beach. The location cannot be beat, since anything and everything is ALL within walking distance, from arcades, ice cream, pubs and bars to hang out in, mini golf, and restaurants are all RIGHT THERE! And the view!!!!! Unbelievable, to say the least! GREAT vacation home!
Family loved staying here so much everyone wants to return. Very well run rental property and arcade. All employees were friendly and helpful.the whole family gave it thumbs up!!
I have to say, if you are looking for that perfect home that needs to be able to accommodate your very large family, that has unbelievable views, and is in an area where there is that special something for everyone to enjoy, then this is the place for you!!! The advertisement for this home was right on, with SO many bedrooms and places for my entire family to spread out, yet lots of places for togetherness. The porch was awesome, and was a blessing during the rainy times. The patio was absolutely PERFECT for our large meal gatherings, since there were 25 of us altogether. Yes, I agree that perhaps it could have been a little cleaner, but with covid and the lack of staff to work, we were very pleased with the homeowners diligence in doing all that he could as far as the cleanliness. No complaints from us at all! I would highly recommend a stay at Castle Rest, for a vacation that will give you many wonderful memories to come!
The booking process and communication back-and-forth with the property manager was perfect heading into the week. Upon arrival the place was exactly what we expected and absolutely perfect for our large annual family gathering. Despite a bit of rain this week, we had a fantastic time and especially enjoyed the outdoor patio area which is big enough to accommodate a group of just about any size looking to have fun while enjoying the amazing views of the lake. All in all, this was a tremendous value for us.
This is a fantastic location with a beautiful lake front view.
The house is very large with plenty of space for for our family and friends. There was something to do for everyone. The porch was my favorite spot overlooking the lake and every hour during the day the train came by. Plenty of restaurants and activities within one and activities within walking distance. We all had a fantastic time! Communication and help was great!
Plenty of sleeping areas for our large group. Outside area was great to relax and enjoy the evening. Great staff and a few minor problems were fixed quickly. Would book again if I had a large gathering in the area again.