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Cozy & bright getaway close to ski mountains and lake

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A building with a blue door, numbered 464, and a white porch with a railing.
A laundry room with a white door, two stacked washing machines, and a wooden floor.
A room with a herringbone-patterned wall, a desk with a lamp, a wooden floor, and a kitchen area in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a white sliding door, a window with a view, and a ceiling light.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a white door with a black handle, and a white wall with a sliding barn door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pleasant Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in and out access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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New London, NH
  • Place, Pleasant Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colby-Sawyer College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dartmouth College
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy & bright getaway close to ski mountains and lake

Nestled by the babbling Blackwater River and 100 yards from the banks of Pleasant Lake, the Dam Cottage is located in the heart of the quaint Elkins Village. In its 100-year history, the cottage was a mill, the Scytheville Post Office, and a flower shop. Now it is a cozy retreat and a perfect base for your next ski trip, or for swimming, boating, or taking in the sunset. The cottage is a short drive from Ragged, Sunapee, and Pats Peak Mountains, and a short walk to the beach and boat put-in. The cottage itself is bright and clean and ready to host your next getaway. We would love to host your next getaway. Please get in touch if you have any questions!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children must be supervised by an adult.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
While we have a "no pet" policy, certified service animals are welcome with notification at the time of booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2477607
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Map
New London, NH

What's nearby

  • Pleasant Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Colby-Sawyer College - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lake Sunapee - 9 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Dartmouth College - 36 min drive - 61.7 km
  • Newfound Lake - 37 min drive - 46.9 km

Getting around

  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tucker's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Loon Bakery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy & bright getaway close to ski mountains and lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy & bright getaway close to ski mountains and lake?

As of Sep 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy & bright getaway close to ski mountains and lake on Sep 28, 2026 start from $245, 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 Cozy & bright getaway close to ski mountains and lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy & bright getaway close to ski mountains and lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy & bright getaway close to ski mountains and lake located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Pleasant Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Sunapee Golf Club and Colby-Sawyer College. Sawyer Fine Arts Center is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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. 37 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
Great stay - great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2026
What a stunner of a sunset! We're glad you enjoyed your time by the lake. We recently made a few little upgrades to the outdoor lounge area. New, colorful runners and side tables will hopefully encourage you to relax, enjoy some apps, and take in the sunset! Thank you for staying at the cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a lovely place, peaceful and well located: an easy walk to the lake and a short drive into town. Also: about a half mile down the street (driving away from the lake) is a Stop ‘n Go with GREAT soft serve ice cream. The apartment feels spacious: the kitchen is well equipped and easy to use and the living room is a great place to relax. Finally, Steph was a wonderful and attentive host. Ideal!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was very pleasant. Very roomy and full equipped kitchen. Coffee, mugs and all. The beds were so comfortable and having a washer and dryer made it convenient. They even had laundry detergent and dryer sheets. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable accommodations and the little extras were a nice surprise. Cupboards were stocked with coffee and tea, olive oil, spices, ziplock bags and aluminum foil. Things that you might need once or twice during your stay but forget to buy or bring. The host responded quickly to communication both before and during our stay. There was a mix-up with towels that was quickly resolved I would definitely recommend and will stay again if I’m looking for accommodations in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2026
Thank you for your review Beth. I'm glad you enjoyed your time at the cottage and that we had a few supplies that would make the experience more convenient. We always have a big stack of fluffy towels available - thank you graciously for letting us replenish the full set. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good location very cute cottage

Cute cottage Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2023
Thank you for your kind words Meghan! We are glad you enjoyed your time by the lake!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as described, and the location was awesome. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but we didn’t give it a perfect rating because it felt like there wasn’t quite enough thought put into preparing for guests’ arrival.A few small things made a difference. The bathroom is located across the house from the bedrooms, so we felt a night light was important. Unfortunately, both night lights provided were burnt out. We also tried using one of the three flameless candles, but none of those worked either. The soap dispenser in the bathroom was empty, so we had to purchase our own.It was unseasonable warm so we needed to strategically place the fans to keep the bedrooms cool which also was a little tricky.None of these things were deal-breakers, and they were all relatively easy fixes. However, taken together, they gave us the impression that the property hadn’t been fully checked and prepared before our arrival. With a little more attention to these small details, this could have been a five-star experience. The property itself and the location were both great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2026
Hi Brooke! Thank you for being our guests. I'm so glad you enjoyed the cottage's special location and that the property matched your expectations! You are absolutely right—those details are incredibly important for a comfortable stay. I'm glad you told us about the batteries, the nightlight bulb, and the soap so we can ensure the next family has a flawless experience. I usually have extras in the cabinets, so I'll audit our entire supplies reserve to make sure we don't leave anyone hanging! We hope to welcome you back for a true five-star experience next time. Thank you for your comments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay!

This cozy cottage was perfect for our recent visit to visit family in Elkins, NH. It is located a short walk to Pleasant Lake for swimming and boating (in good weather). Steph was so attentive and helpful and provided many wonderful amenities in the cottage. This is our go-to place to stay whenever we visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2025
Hi Betsy! Thank you for your kind review. We're so glad thought the location and the cottage were comfortable for you! Hope we are able to host your next getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cutest Cottage

Always a lovely stay at this cottage. So convenient for our needs and it is clean, cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2025
Thank you for your review Rachel! We love hosting repeat guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very clean, had everything we needed, and was so very cute.Our host made sure we had our check-in info well ahead of our arrival and responded quickly to our messages however once we arrived at the cottage there was nothing else we needed. We had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2025
Nothing makes us happier than the knowledge that our guests loved the cottage! Thank you for your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property in quaint and quiet location. Everything was close by, and Pleasant Lake is the real star of the show. Perfect swimming in a clear lake to your heart's content. Apartment was well stocked with towels and silverware, etc. Hope to go back in the summer next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2025
Thank you for your kind review! Pleasant Lake really is the star of the show; we are lucky! Safe travels and hope to host you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool location, great place

We had a large family gathering nearby and the Dam Cottage was perfect for family of 4 to stay. Hard to beat the location, on a small river flowing from Pleasant Lake. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2024
Thank you Mark! The cottage is always at your disposal!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay!

The cute cottage was perfectly located for our visit. The town of Elkins is charming and the scenery was stunning. Communicating with the host was seamless as was the check in process. We would happily stay at this adorable home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

This was our second time staying here and it was just as pleasant say the first time! So convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 12, 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your second stay! Thank you for your kind words,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

peaceful retreat

My husband and I had a peaceful stay at the beautifully appointed cabin - there was good information upon check in and the air conditioning was awesome (the few days we needed it on). There were many items left in the kitchen to start our visit. There is the most lovely view from the cabin and a very quick walk to the lake - sunsets were amazing!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dam Cottage

Perfect! The lake is nice. Plenty of good hikes near by. Good restaurants to choose from.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2024
Thank you for the kind review! So glad to hear you enjoyed the cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Retreat

We had a wonderful time at the Dam Cottage. It was very clean and had the most comfortable beds we've ever had at a rental. Stephanie communicated well and made us feel very welcome. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We were visiting the area to meet our newest grandson. This charming cottage was the perfect location, just below the beautiful lake. The cottage is spacious, clean and loaded with amenities. Our hosts were very easy to communicate with and made our stay enjoyable. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2024
Congratulations! So glad you enjoyed your time at the Dam Cottage. Thank you for letting us host your visit for this very special occasion!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

This cottage was above and beyond our expectations. It was clean as a hotel, and had so many wonderful little touches that made it feel like it was set up just for us. The location is near so many great restaurants, great skiing, hiking trails, not to mention the gorgeous lake right in front of you. Elkins is a small peaceful town that feels so relaxing. It was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2025
We strive to make the cottage comfortable and spotless so our guests can focus on having fun and relaxing! Thank you for your kind words Tiffany!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Lovely stay at the Dam Cottage. More than enough space for our family of five. The location is excellent, with a quick walk to the lake and a quick drive to the local mart / gas station if any last minute items are needed. New London downtown is also close.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2023
Thank you for your review Robert. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We're lucky the cottage is in such a nice spot! Be well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Immaculate, well decorated, and well supplied. Steps from the clearest water, family-friendly lake. We wanted for nothing. I would recommend this to everyone I know.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

we liked it so much we returned for a second stay a year later

We stayed at this same property last winter and had such a great experience that we returned this year (the best kind of review is a repeat stay, right?) Stephanie is a great host: great communication, clean property, and helpful tips on local amenities. It works well for a family with two good sleeping rooms, nice kitchen, and cozy common areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 1, 2023
The best kind of review IS from a repeat guest! We are so happy you enjoyed your time at the Dam Cottage. Thank you for keeping us in your family's travel plans!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Clean Little House

Great Clean Little House, well stocked. We had a wonderful time celebrating New Years. House was clean and new and just what we wanted. Close walk to Lake Pleasant just across the street. Close to all the stores and restaurants in New London. Also, close to ski slopes of Sunapee. Will definitely rent again !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 4, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed the cottage! We love hosting families who hit the slopes! Thank you for your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was comfortable.make sure you bring your electronic wall charger plugs. We did. Heat worked well.Beds were comfortable. Had a musty smell every time you came in to the place. But would soon disappear. Could use a rubber Matt in the bathtub. I fell in the shower. But all is well. A very nice relaxing place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2025
We're glad you enjoyed the Dam Cottage! We keep restocking phone chargers but they keep finding new homes with our guests. We'll pick up a new rubber matt, and investigate the other issue. Thank you for telling us so we can take care of these things!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Cottage.

Loved this cottage. It was much larger than I expected. Comfy beds and furniture and a fully equipped kitchen. Plenty of room for the 4 adults we had in house. Nice little walk to the end of the lake to watch the sunset and sip coffee in the morning. We visited with a plan to ride the Northern Railtrail and it all went perfect. A 5 mile mostly downhill ride to the trailhead then about 35 flat miles from Andover to Lebanon. Good times!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 30, 2022
There's so much to do (or NOT do) at the Dam Cottage! Sounds like you struck a perfect balance! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful & Quaint- Steps away from a serene NH lake

The cottage was perfect for a long Labor Day weekend stay close to Colby Sawyer College and New London Main St. We took a relaxing walk to Elkins Beach and the kids enjoyed the playground amongst a beautiful mountain lake backdrop. The cottage is clean and had everything in order to be perfectly comfortable. Stephanie was accommodating in the best way allowing us an early check-in once she found out we were visiting our daughter as a new student athlete at CSC. What a welcome to a new community! Will definitely stay again and highly recommend as a perfect stay for a family of 4 (or 5 as bunk beds would accommodate 3 younger children).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2024
What a kind review Jamie! Thank you! We do everything we can to make sure the cottage is sparkling and check-in is easy! We're so glad you were able to enjoy the lake. Good luck to your daughter!

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