Family & Dog-Friendly Lakeside Retreat 15-min to Mount Sunapee

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A lakeside deck with a fire pit, chairs, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A room with two grey armchairs facing a round table, large windows with a view of a lake and forest, and a patterned rug on the floor.
A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.
A blue house with large windows and a concrete wall in front.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Sunapee, NH
  • Place, Perkins Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartmouth College
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Quechee Gorge Bridge
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Sunapee

Located in Sunapee, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Sunapee Harbor and Newport Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wendell Marsh Wildlife Management Area and Mount Sunapee State Park. Sawyer Fine Arts Center and Bayberry Barn Christmas Shop are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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Sunapee, NH

What's nearby

  • Perkins Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Sunapee - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Dartmouth College - 38 min drive - 56.4 km
  • King Arthur Baking Company - 40 min drive - 68.9 km
  • Quechee Gorge Bridge - 42 min drive - 72.2 km

Getting around

  • Claremont Station - 37 min drive
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Bend At Sugar River - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jalisco - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Dog-Friendly Lakeside Retreat 15-min to Mount Sunapee pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Family & Dog-Friendly Lakeside Retreat 15-min to Mount Sunapee?

As of Nov 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family & Dog-Friendly Lakeside Retreat 15-min to Mount Sunapee on Nov 17, 2026 start from $436, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family & Dog-Friendly Lakeside Retreat 15-min to Mount Sunapee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Dog-Friendly Lakeside Retreat 15-min to Mount Sunapee?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family & Dog-Friendly Lakeside Retreat 15-min to Mount Sunapee located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Perkins Pond, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wendell Marsh Wildlife Management Area and Sunapee Harbor. Lake Sunapee and Wendell Marsh State Wildlife Management Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We cannot wait to come back to this beautiful home. It’s exactly what my family and I needed. The views, sunset/ sunrise in the morning was stunning overlooking the lake. The neighborhood is beautiful and great to walk around with our baby. Short drive to a great local breakfast spot and other lunch options. The home was clean, beds comfortable. Couldn’t ask for a better stay.Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage on Perkins Pond was very clean, comfortable and well stocked. Our week long stay was peaceful and just what was needed. Being able to have our dog with us made it that much better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house, right on the lake, convenient to Mt. Sunapee. We enjoyed a weekend away with kids (lots of toys and games provided) and our dogs (so nice to be able to bring them).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2026
Patrick and his family were excellent guests and we'd be happy to host them again any time. Many thanks to them for taking great care of our place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property and host. Highly recommended. We plan to be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, well stocked kitchen. It had a beautiful water & Mountain View. The kayak seat appeared broken & electrical tape inside the compartment hole. I did not feel safe taking it out.We unfortunately had construction going on both sides of the house. I realize the owner has little control with this matter however, I feel we should have been informed!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the cleanliness of the home, the well-stocked kitchen, and the beautiful water and mountain views. We’re sorry that the construction activity nearby affected your stay. While the work was outside our property and beyond our control, we understand that it was disruptive, and we agree that we should have communicated what we knew about the ongoing work to our guests. We’re also sorry you did not feel comfortable using the kayak. No previous guests had reported a problem with the kayak, and we wish you had contacted us during your visit so we could have addressed your concern immediately. We have since purchased a replacement kayak seat to ensure that future guests feel comfortable using the equipment. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our communication with future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property with a great view and amazing ambiance. Lots of games and puzzles for family time, and a well equipped kitchen for cooking and even baking a pie from the apples we picked nearby!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Had a wonderful time at this lake side cottage. Home was lovely and had everything we needed for our winter retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

Everything about the property was just as described if not better… Was a wonderful location to get away for a few days. The property was clean and communication was excellent. Will definitely stay here again if given the opportunity!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2021
Thanks so much, Lindsey! You're welcome any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week at Perkins Pond!

We loved our stay at this house. Everything was so well organized, clean, comfortable and we loved being right on the water. The pond was great for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding and the views were terrific. Very dog friendly as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing View & Perfect Cottage for a weekend ski getaway

We had a lovely time at the cottage - perfect size for two families with young/small children The house is clean, cozy and has all the supplies you need. Our girls loved the place, so did our Golden Retriever :). Will definitely return again...hopefully soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend ski get away

Beautiful views, comfortable, quiet, and cozy setting. Kitchen supplies for all our needs to cook in. Quick drive to the mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great ski weekend with the kids!!

Beautiful view, cozy home, conveniently located near ski and restaurants. Would love to check it out in summer months! Super easy check in and owner was very responsive. Thanks for a great ski weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2020
Thank you, Lisa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Getaway. The property was the perfect location for what we needed: Privacy, serene beauty of the pond, and an impeccably procured home. We had everything we needed to cook, have morning coffee, have evening fire-pits, and sleep comfortably in clean and cozy beds. We played games and music on the large kitchen table and enjoyed the time together as a family that we don't always have a chance to in our busy lives. For activities, Mount Sunapee was a 12 minute drive and has that small mountain feel while offering big mountain fun. Restaurants and takeout options were nearby and great. It was an incredible stay. We would definitely be back here again and would recommended to all our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house on a lovely pond

House was a perfect size for a group of women, nicely setup and clean. We swam, played cards and enjoyed view. We would like to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thank you, Sylvia! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect lakeside stay

We have a lovely quick trip to Perkins Pond. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved being able to take a morning canoe ride. My young son loved all the games to play with. I highly recommend staying here and hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed here for a week and thoroughly enjoyed it. My son, his wife and two young boys joined us for one overnight. We canoed, did some kayaking, grilled a fabulous dinner and played several of the many board games available. The house has been beautifully renovated, and the kitchen seems to hold anything you could possibly want or need. It’s about a 20 minute drive into New London, a lovely town and great place to visit. Very peaceful, beautiful scenery, and enjoyed by all!
Enjoying the evening view from the backyard
Another view in the afternoon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

weekend away

The house was very nice the host was very attentive over email to make sure everything was there that we needed excellent location for ice fishing , relaxing , and just family time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot

We stayed here during the winter for a ski weekend and I was eager to come back to check it out during the summer. Water view is stunning. It’s a perfect size for our family of 4 + water obsessed lab, and grandmother visiting a few days. House is updated and bright, has all the amenities. Lots of fun things to do in the area. Owner’s super responsive. Great spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2021
Thanks very much for the kind review! We’re so glad your whole family (pup included!) enjoyed your second stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PEACEFUL & BEAUTIFUL!

Great girls weekend getaway celebrating a friends 50th! Clean, cozy and a GORGEOUS fall weather weekend made it even more amazing, from the waterfront to the foliage reflecting off the water like glass, to the fire pit! Absolute perfection! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home! ~ Amy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Total Relaxation

From the moment we walked in to see the breathtaking view of the lake, we knew we had made a good choice with this lake home. It was very clean, the beds were very comfortable, and the owners made sure we had everything we needed and were quick to respond if we had a question. We spent two weeks enjoying the view and relaxing in the fabulous chairs on the dock. We didn’t want to leave and hope to come back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Topnotch - Wonderful 5 Star Stay

We loved every minute of our long weekend stay. The house is easy to find and located on a quiet street. Everything was confortable and clean. The kitchen is well stocked and by well stocked I mean has everything you need including a lovely coffee bar. The living room has these fabulous swivel chairs that are perfect for enjoying a morning cup of coffee while watching the local wildlife skitter by. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are well stocked with more then enough towels and hooks! The entire family enjoyed playing board games at the dining room table. We hope to return and enjoy the house in the summer months. The owners have thought of everything and created a wonderful retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 2, 2021
Thanks so much, Kate! It was a pleasure to host your family at our Sunapee cottage, and you're welcome to stay with us again any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

February Break Ski Vacation

This house is an absolute delight and Laura is a consummate host! The location is perfect with stunning views of the mountains across Perkins Pond and just a short 17 minute drive to Mt. Sunapee for skiing. We even had the extra bonus of ice skating the day after a little rain fell to create a perfect surface for my kids (age 9 and 6), who hadn't ice skated before. The house is well appointed with lots of white fluffy towels -- and thoughtfully provided with dark towels for those of us who travel with dogs and need to wipe off snowy paws ;-) The beds are comfy and the open plan space make it ideal for hanging out and enjoying one another's company. There are many thoughtful touches like teas, coffees, and spices provided as well as labels on all the lights so you don't drive yourself nuts trying to learn the set up. We'd definitely stay here again! :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 28, 2022
Thanks so much for your kind words! We'd be more than happy to host your family again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wanted a change of scenery, found serenity and joy

My husband, sons (6&8), our golden retriever, and I just returned from a wonderful week at Perkins Pond. We were so comfortable and at peace while at the cottage that instead of 7 nights, we stayed 8. The cottage was larger than we expected, clean, and beautifully (yet comfortably!) appointed. The open floor plan on the main living level, high ceilings, and abundant natural light all day long ensured that we didn't feel cooped up or on top of each other. The bedrooms are both spacious and comfortable. The linens and towels are crisp, clean, soft, and plentiful, and the bathrooms are stocked with many of the same soaps and shampoos that we use at home. The kitchen had it all, from a wide variety of quality pots, pans, and cooking utensils, to cleaning supplies and paper products, basic cooking oils and simple spices, to a drawer stocked with aluminum foil and ziploc bags, to cute silicone ice cube trays in the freezer, we truly found everything we needed. We spent our mornings participating in the boys remote learning via the strong WiFi signal, our days skiing at Mount Sunapee (truly only 15 minutes away), and our evenings enjoying phenomenal sunsets while building an igloo on the frozen pond before cozying up to watch a movie on the smart TV in the family room. We texted a few minor questions to the owner, Laura, during our stay, and never waited more than 15 minutes for a friendly and helpful response from her. Perkins Pond Cottage is an absolute gem - we will most certainly return!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 4, 2021
It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your family, Lauren! We're so glad that you had as much family fun up there as we do. We're happy to share such a special place and would love to host you again in the future. Thanks so much for the very kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is a no fuss, no frill kind of place. It was exactly what my husband and I needed!

We initially booked the lakefront cottage as a place to stay while working in the area. Our work ended up being rescheduled but because of the refund policy, we decided to keep the reservation anyway and I am so glad we did! Gorgeous mornings enjoying a cup of coffee and a view of the lake with its light blanket of mist. Afternoons playing in and on the lake. We brought our own Stand Up Paddleboards and paddled around the perimeter. The kitchen is spacious and bright and has most everything you need. We made healthy and delicious meals with food we brought and got at the nearby market. We also mapped out a run and ran around the neighborhood. We were there Mon-Thursday morning and it was very quiet. A pontoon boat here and there, a few kayakers, a couple in a padddleboat and young family fishing out of a canoe...that was about it. Very peaceful during the week we were there. At night, we loved the spectacular sunsets. We ate dinner down on the dock until the sun went down and there were very few bugs. The cottage queen bed was comfortable and had nice linens. The shower, albeit small, is cute and has great pressure and ample amounts of hot water. We played cards (which is something we never do) and just recharged! The cottage is perfect if you’re looking to get away. It feels private, open and airy. The ac’s work well. I know the owners just bought it and will continue to make upgrades. I have allergies so not a big fan of the burber carpet but everything else was really good enough. The mid-century, minimalist decor was just fine. The owner was always there when I had a question and was very attentive to our needs and open to suggestions. We will recommend this cottage to our friends and family seeking this type of retreat and we will likely return when time permits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thank you, Parker! We are glad you enjoyed your stay. That rug is gone I am happy to say :) Come back and visit any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply excellent

Wonderful locale, breathtaking views, thoughtful touches by owner, fantastic house. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
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