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Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit,

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A wooden dock with two Adirondack chairs and a small table.
A house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a second-story balcony.
A sunroom with a dining table, chairs, and large windows overlooking a lake.
A living room with a fireplace, a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.
A living room with a TV, two wicker chairs, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Stand Up Paddleboard NH

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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New Durham, NH
  • Place, Stand Up Paddleboard NH
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Winnipesaukee
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

New Durham

Located in New Durham, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Wolfeboro Abenaki Ski Area and Ellacoya State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Winnipesaukee and Wentworth State Park. Stand Up Paddleboard NH and Hampshire Pewter Co. are also worth visiting.
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New Durham, NH

What's nearby

  • Stand Up Paddleboard NH - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Lake Wentworth - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 36 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 39 min drive - 50.6 km

Getting around

  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lino's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Wolfetrap - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tumbledown Farm To Fork & Watering Hole - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit,?

As of Nov 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit, on Nov 1, 2027 start from $439, 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 Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit,?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit,?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit, located?

Nestled on the beach, this New Durham vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Stand Up Paddleboard NH and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Rust Pond. Lake Winnipesaukee and Brewster Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We liked everything about this house. Very clean. Great location close to Wolfeboro. They have a kayak and a canoe that we used. Canoe seats were damaged so we had to use our towel to sit , but that was OK.The house had all necessary supplies for cooking and baking.The hosts live right next door and have a very cute dog that came to greet us.I would stay again .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Shaw’s Pond Retreat. There was plenty of space in the house and the access to the water was beautiful. Owners were very nice and responsive to any questions I had before and during the stay. Would highly recommend this for anyone that wants to have a fun, relaxing vacation, on a peaceful pond. Thank you so much to the owners. I wish the weather would have cooperated better abut that's the only thing I had to complain about during our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a beautiful spot right on a lake. The owners provide a Kayak, canoe and lifejackets for their guests. We felt very lucky to have found such a beautiful setting.The house is spacious and has an old world charm. The owners of the property are a lovely couple with a vacation home a few steps away from the house where we stayed.We would have liked to have had a washer and dryer since we were there with a two year-old and a five year-old, but we were given information as to the closest laundromat, which was a fun activity for us.We were lucky to have had beautiful weather, but if it’s very hot, the air conditioning is not the best and doesn’t cool the whole house. We thoroughly enjoyed the week there.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our waterfront retreat with kayak, firepit,and grill was amazingly RELAXING! It was exactly what we needed for a nice slow down and disconnect. Everything was exactly as pictured and described. Beds were very comfortable and the showers were excellent! Kitchen was fully stocked. No washer/dryer or AC downstairs but we did fine without it and it was mid July. No TV downstairs but was SO HAPPY to NOT have TV and spend time talking. Floated everyday on the water. Our hosts Joe and Karen were the best !!!! Super nice and live next door but don't let that intimidate you they are wonderful good people. Steps down to the water are steep so be careful. LOVE this little Oasis. Very rejuvating and refreshing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay!

We truly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back one day. The deck was a great place to chat and chill!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The deck was our favorite! So peaceful sitting out there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We had a very nice stay: comfortable house, nice areas to sit outside, delightful water for swimming, etc. The owners thought of everything. Terrific location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House was great! Located on a very quiet large pond was nice. Fishing was great!

Brought 2 kayaks with us which added to fun on the water. Wolfeboro is very close and many activities to do in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roomy cottage with a beautiful view

The cottage was very nicely laid out. Kitchen was a good size and the dining area with a view of the lake was perfect for the 6 of us. If we are up there again, I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

We had a great time on Shaw’s Pond! House was perfect for us and our 3 grown kids! Awesome fishing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2024
It was a pleasure hosting Aimee! They were fantastic guests—friendly, respectful, and left the place in great shape. Highly recommend them and would be happy to host them again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Girls weekend trip

Place was cozy, beds were comfortable. Pond was amazing, very quiet Downside, can't check on til 5pm, lame, place had allot of spider webs, in the house. Neighbors are the owners, that was weird, nice people...
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sibling getaway

Beautiful location on the pond. 5 minutes to Wolfeboro center. Very quiet, clean, spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Truly a lovely property, kayak was a bonus, my teenagers loved fishing. Highly recommend for a quiet getaway in the woods. Everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in
Who has a 5pm check in, with a 70 fee to come any earlier!? And then a 10am checkout time the next day? Seems criminal. Other than having the landlords live next door, and a dismal checkin/checkout times, the property itself is fantastic, a true 10/10. The house has a perfect layout for guests to have their own spaces to play inside (on rainy days) and outside. The pond was great and we appreciated having a canoe and kayak to use!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice house on the lake

We had a wonderful time at this house on the lake. We had coffee and cocktails on the dock and watch the beautiful sunsets and sunrise.Did some fishing ! Owners have a house next door and they are very nice . Ate dinner on the back patio. House was clean and well supplied. Could have used another AC unit on first floor ....and a TV on the first floor ...and cleaning supplies. Other than that ....very nice !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location

Cottage good but charged xtra deceptive fees

Bathroom was dirty also the grill wasn’t really clean. The charge a fee for cleaning. My husband had to clean the grill. Before we left, my husband cleaned the grill again, cleaner than what we got. They charged my credit card $35 extra because they said it was dirty. They probably do that to every renter. Take pictures before and after.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Cute - but disappointing

Cute house, nice location – but with issues (be sure and read #4). 1. Before arriving we confirmed that the house came with a kayak and life vests. Despite assurances, no such kayak existed. Despite repeated inquiries we have never been informed whether it was stolen, misplaced or just a blatant misrepresentation. 2. If we opened one upstairs window the top pane of glass fell down and would not go back up. 3. The house lacked adequate towels, and minor things such as a table or shower caddy in the downstairs bathroom for shampoo, etc. 4. The first afternoon, we took a shower in the upstairs bathroom and it flooded the downstairs bathroom – water coming through the ceiling and light fixture. There was an inch of water on the floor. Fortunately they sent a plumber 4 hours later to fix the problem, but we were without both bathrooms for half a day while trying to get ready for a pre-wedding dinner. And Stay NH was surprised that we also wanted them to send a cleaning company to mop and clean the downstairs bathroom and replace the sopping wet rugs, because we didn’t want to do it on our vacation. (This is going to need a more permanent solution or the house will have mold, etc.) After numerous inquiries they refunded us a whopping $100 for our difficulties, and took 3 weeks to pay it. Unfortunately, we can’t recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and lovely patio, plenty of room for 6. No soap in the shower/bathroom and one towel per person knocked them down a star for me. Also be alert - I didn’t notice there was no washer and dryer in the listing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shaws Pond

Great location! House very clean in a peaceful location! Fabulous amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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