A serene lake house to escape the day-to-day!

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A lakeside setting with a campfire, a chair, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A house with a dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by dense trees with autumn foliage.
A living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, a white chair, and a view of a deck and trees.
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by large windows with white curtains, a potted plant, and a view of trees and a house.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a gas stove, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Shared communal pool
  • On-site fitness center
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Barnstead, NH
  • Place, beach near South Shore
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Locke Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Winnipesaukee
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

master bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Barnstead

Located in Barnstead, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and Merrymeeting Marsh, while Scenic Theatre and Strafford Historic Society are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Stand Up Paddleboard NH, or check out an event or a game at New Hampshire International Speedway. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Barnstead, NH

What's nearby

  • beach near South Shore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • beach near Locke Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 13 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 37 min drive - 46.8 km
  • Southern New Hampshire University Arena - 50 min drive - 71.5 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 33 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bay - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Johnson's Seafood & Steak - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A serene lake house to escape the day-to-day! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A serene lake house to escape the day-to-day!?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A serene lake house to escape the day-to-day! on Jan 12, 2027 start from $375, 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 A serene lake house to escape the day-to-day!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A serene lake house to escape the day-to-day!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A serene lake house to escape the day-to-day! located?

This family-friendly Barnstead vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Halfmoon Lake, Upper Suncook Lake and Suncook River. Belle Island and Pearson Island 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. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lake front was wonderful with a huge deck our family enjoyed
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is well appointed, very clean with a gorgeous view! Host was immediately responsive to all my inquiries.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Had a great time. Property was an easy check in and very clean. We had a great time on the water
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy house, definitely we would like to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were very accomodating and prompt with all communication. The lake was cold but beautiful and very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family spent a week at this lake house and had a thoroughly enjoyable vacation. We got great use of the large outdoor deck, the dining table in the sun room, the game room, the dock and kayaks, and the fire pit. The host was extremely responsive to any questions we had. The house certainly met all of our needs and we will consider renting here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend

Overall great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house on lake

Very clean and comfortable house. Right on the lake with a wonderful view. Kitchen well equipped. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of fun for all.

Very cozy house with plenty to do. Community beach and pool are a short paddle away. Fun toys for little ones and lake equipment for everyone. Ping pong table is a huge perk. Property and house were well kept. Master bed is super comfy. You will love it here. We booked twice because it was so great. Thanks Ivars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay in NH for a little getaway!

We had a lovely time at Ivars’ place in Barnstead. The listing was as pictured/described and super clean! Ivars was very responsive and went out of his way to check-in with us during our stay. Check-in was contactless and smooth, with Ivars even allowing us to check-in a little earlier than listed. There was plenty for the children to do, with Gunstock only a 30 min drive away and plenty of hiking options. This would definitely be a nice spot to return to during the warmer months when you can enjoy the lake more! Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

Loved the location and really enjoyed the outside by the lake. The kitchen was great. The place was listed as air conditioned but it was only two rooms. The front screen door was broken so hard to get that cross breeze going since had to leave the door shut. The place did not look like the pictures on the outside. The front was very overgrown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful locationAmenities as described Responsive host Would book again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Property was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Lakeside Property

We loved our time on Locke lake and in Ivars home. Everything was as we expected it to be: lovely and easy. Very quaint community. The highlight was the private sand beach where our kids made elaborate sand castles and spent hours uninterrupted. The house itself was great easily sleeping all six of us. Ivars was extremely responsive usually texting back with in a few minutes. Great stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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