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Cozy rustic cottage w/private shared beach on Newfound Lake & easy ski access

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A beach with a sandy shore and a wooden post.
A small, single-story house with a porch, a deck, and a fenced yard.
Parking for 2+ cars in front of fenced-in side yard
Fenced-in yard has gas grill, picnic table & lots of seating
Fence provides privacy during your stay

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Newfound Lake
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bridgewater, NH
  • Place, Newfound Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Squam Lake
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Loon Mountain Resort
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cozy rustic cottage w/private shared beach on Newfound Lake & easy ski access

Welcome to Newfound Lake! Claire’s Cottage has been in our family for nearly 60 years, and we are the 3rd and 4th generations to call this place ours.

Enjoy the large open concept living space, with a big kitchen able to accommodate cooking family dinners. We provide a gas (propane) range, side-by-side refrigerator, coffee maker, blender, microwave, and toaster oven. The dining table seats 6, and there are 3 additional seats at the bar. Enjoy sitting in front of the working fireplace, where you can log in to any of your apps on our smart TV, watch DVDs, play board games, or enjoy reading one of our many books.

With 4 adjoining bedrooms, the cottage comfortably accommodates 6-8 people:
- Summer bedroom (2 twins) & Autumn bedroom (double/full)
- Spring bedroom (2 twins) & Winter bedroom (double/full)

There is a full bath. We provide all kitchen, bed, and bathroom linens, but you have to BYOBT (bring your own beach towels)!

Just across the street, not even a 5 minute walk away, is Newfound Lake. Shared among Claire’s Cottage and our neighbors, the beach provides 90' of sandy access to pristine Newfound Lake. In the summer months, you can enjoy a shallow entry into the lake for lounging, floating, playing, or just enjoying the view! Pasquaney Bay boasts the best sunsets on the lake. It is a perfect location for ice fishing and snowmobile access during the winter.

During the summer, you’re also welcome to bring your boat! Our parking area can accommodate a boat trailer, and while we do not have access to a mooring or dock, our guests can access the public boat launch at Wellington State Park, a short drive away.

If you're looking for a ski getaway, our cottage is a great home base with proximity to some of the best resorts in central New Hampshire! We are 10 minutes from Tenney Mountain (Plymouth), 25 minutes from Ragged Mountain (Danbury), and less than an hour from Waterville Valley, Cannon Mountain, Gunstock, and Loon Mountain.

During your stay, you can enjoy hanging out in our private gated yard, BBQ'ing on the provided propane grill (May-September), or exploring all of the wonders that Newfound Lake and the larger Lakes Region have to offer.

Let us know if you have any other questions. We’d be happy to host your vacation!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We provide a portable crib and high chair.
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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
Please note that you are responsible for any damage to the property (e.g., furniture, decor, appliances, dishes, etc.) caused by you during your stay.
NO: - outside fires - additional guests beyond those identified when booking. - smoking - pets - candles - space heaters - parties
Please respect relative quiet in the neighborhood 10pm-7am. Please don’t eat/drink in the bedrooms. If you use the fireplace, only burn dry hardwood.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2854816
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Bridgewater

Located in Bristol, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Newfound Lake and White Mountain National Forest. Traveling with kids? Consider Paradise Point Nature Center and Rhino Bike Works. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Bridgewater, NH

What's nearby

  • Newfound Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wellington State Park - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Squam Lake - 26 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Loon Mountain Resort - 36 min drive - 66.2 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 41 min drive - 53.0 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 33 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Odysea - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cielito Mexican - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪LinCross Roast Beef and More - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy rustic cottage w/private shared beach on Newfound Lake & easy ski access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic cottage, shared beach on lake?

As of Jul 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic cottage, shared beach on lake on Oct 20, 2026 start from $373, 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 rustic cottage w/private shared beach on Newfound Lake & easy ski access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy rustic cottage w/private shared beach on Newfound Lake & easy ski access?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy rustic cottage w/private shared beach on Newfound Lake & easy ski access located?

This family-friendly Bristol cottage is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Newfound Lake and Bridgewater Town Hall. Paradise Point Nature Center and New Hampshire Audubon are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming 4 bedroom single bath cottage. Lots of books and games from which to select. Comfy beds. Good water pressure. Ice cream shop was within in walking distance. AC works fine. All in all a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2026
We are so glad that you had a great stay! We would love to host you again in the futures.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage for a week on the lake. You do need to cross the road to get but it’s a short walk & the check in process was probably the easiest one I had. Google Maps was a bit off so follow the directions they provide. The cottage was adorable & well kept. Everything was needed to make our stay easy! Beautiful week on a gorgeous lake & the sunsets are stunning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2026
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! We hope we can host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. The cottage was great! The owners hospitality shone through in all the details and accommodations made for their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful, thanks Claire!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 11, 2025
We are so glad you had a wonderful time. We hope we can host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

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

Cozy cottage

Quaint, clean cottage with nice living space to recharge and relax. Easy check in, lake access and still close enough to local attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
We’re so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for being such great guests, and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailey M.

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

Beautiful house and amazing lake!

Everything was clean and the property was very nice. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope we can host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Great location!

My family & I had a great time, the home was located perfectly within driving distance of many attractions! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2024
We are so happy that you had a great stay! We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Small but nice

Happy with the trip
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your visit. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Cozy with great location!

Everything you could ask for in a family mini getaway. Claire’s had plenty of family friendly needs: extra towels, ample beds, kitchen necessities, etc. Ice cream spot down the street was perfect and access to the private beach was ideal. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2023
We’re so glad that you had a wonderful stay and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

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

Nice little cottage- we had a nice time.

Very cozy cottage with all the staples you need. Huge stone fireplace that I bet is amazing in the winter months.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2022
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! Hope you come back for a visit next summer too. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry and C.

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

Great time

My family stayed here to attend a wedding up the road. The cottage was just right for all of us. The area is beautiful. If I'm ever looking to stay in the area again I would definately look into staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2022
We are so glad that you had a great stay! We look forward to hosting you again the next time you visit Newfound Lake. :)
Verified

6/10 Okay

jillmarie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Lake

Lake swim was great yet rocky beach....no sand entry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2025
I’m sorry that the beach was not a highlight of your stay with us. We’ve had some rain recently, and unfortunately we can’t control the lake levels, which vary throughout the summer. We hope that the rest of your stay at the cottage was enjoyable and that you will consider a visit again in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

stephen e.

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

Nice stay

Very comfortable. Wish it was closer to the lake. Had to cross busy road with little children.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
We’re glad you had a great stay! Thanks for your feedback. We encourage all guests to carefully review the listing and photos, and to reach out with any questions about the property or location, prior to booking.
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10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Great location - beautiful lake!

We had a group come for an the Swim for a Mission swim on the lake. The accommodations perfectly fit our group of friends - spacious and plenty of outdoor space. The location was ideal...we loved relaxing on the beach after the swim and floating in the shallow water. Would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2024
We are so happy you had a great stay - and for a wonderful cause! We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie F.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

My friends and I rented Claire's Cottage for my birthday weekend and it was the PERFECT house in the most PERFECT location! Quick walk to the private beach and there's even a cool ice cream shop/antique shop a quick walk away. The accommodations were perfect for our group and there's tons of vintage games, DVD's, and a Roku TV for entertainment. We're already excited to plan our next visit to Claire's!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2022
Happy birthday! We are thrilled that you had a great time and can’t wait to host you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura D.

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

Everything we needed

Claudia’s Cottage was perfect for 2 families of 3 enjoying a week together in the lake. The walk to the water is easy and it is shallow for a long stretch. there is a great ice cream store up the road. We were centrally located to many great activities. Bring your own beach towels and toys, but the kitchen is fully stocked and there were so many books, games, and movies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2025
We are so glad that you and your family had a great stay! We hope we can host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil t.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2023
We’re so glad you had a great time! We hope you will stay with us again. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Amazing Cottage!

My family and I had an amazing week at the cottage. It has everything you need and more. The kids and adults loved having game nights with the endless supply of games. The beds and furniture were all comfortable. We will definitely be going back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2023
We are so glad you had a wonderful stay! We can't wait to host you next summer. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

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

Pure peace

Waking up to the ac on full blast and know that i was in a vacation home of my own made the vacation that much better i loved it private beach was great and the neighbors are so polite would love to go back there 100%
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2022
We’re so glad that you had a wonderful stay, and we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike D.

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

Bridgewater, NH

Comfortable little house. Lots of games and DVDs for the kids. The beach was a little disappointing as there was not much area of sand to set up our chairs, the beach was pretty much under water. The lake is gorgeous and one of the cleanest I have ever seen. The town of Bristol nearby has great coffee shop and tubing down the Pemi river was a highlight of our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2025
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay! We hope you’ll consider staying with us again in the future, perhaps when the lake levels allow for a bit more beach. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Newfound never disappoints!

Claires Cottage was just perfect for us. We had such a wonderful time. The host provides absolutely everything you need and she was so very easy to work with. The fenced in yard provided privacy and safety when my 6 year old granddaughter was outside and with beautiful weather, we enjoyed some great sunsets on the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2023
We are so happy that you had a wonderful visit! We can’t wait to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tuulia V.

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

Summer weekend getaway

We had a great time staying in Claire’s cottage at the lake! The location was nice; just a couple of minutes walk to the beach and great hiking close by. The Newfound lake is super nice especially with young kids, since the water is warm and crystal clear. We needed some assistance on the day of arrival with the toilet, but the host was super fast in replying and came to fix the issue immediately! Overall, a great experience and a good choice for a family weekend. Would recommend for other families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2022
We are so glad that you had a wonderful stay! We look forward to hosting your family again in the future. :)
Verified

8/10 Good

John M.

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

Wedding event stay

Claire’s cottage, though rustic, was very clean inside. Claire’s cottage worked out perfectly for us, it was in a central location for all of our events we were attending on Newfound lake Labor Day weekend. The host/property manager was extremely accommodating, quickly answered our questions and very helpful. Things were organized well and instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2023
We’re so glad that you had an enjoyable weekend! We hope we can host you again in the future. :)
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10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

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

Cozy and quaint house

Claire’s cottage was perfect for our family to stay while we were in the area for a lacrosse tournament. The home was cozy and clean. It was a bit dated, but that added to the ambiance. The location was great. Access to the lake was easy. It was a small beach, as mentioned in the listing. Perfect to play with the kids and watch the sunset after a long day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2022
We're so glad that you had a wonderful stay! We hope you'll be our guests again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Lalitha G.

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

Wonderful rustic experience that took us back to childhood grandparents visits !

We loved Claire’s cottage - it is minimalist but has everything you need ! It is cozy and awesome space for a visit with family and friends. We enjoyed the backyard and near by association shared beach - new found lake is serene and just relaxing. The house is tricky to find but the instructions from the host helped ! Highlights of the trip were Wellington state park, ice cream shop near the property and wonderful lake near the house. We would love to visit Claire’s cottage again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2022
We are so glad you had a wonderful stay! Looking forward to hosting you again in the future :)

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