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Serene getaway with private sauna, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer

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A two-story cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. There are large windows with a view of trees, a staircase, and a framed picture on the wall.
A wooden deck with a grill, red chairs, and a view of a forest.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a gray sofa, a patterned rug, and a staircase with wooden railings.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a framed map on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Gilford, NH
  • Place, Gunstock Mountain Coaster
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gunstock Mountain Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Gunstock Mountain Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serene getaway with private sauna, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer

Gunstock Getaway

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This all-season getaway is waiting to welcome you for rest and recreation in gorgeous Gilford. Ideally situated near the base of Gunstock Mountain, this three-bedroom home is within easy reach of winter sports and conveniently located near Lake Winnipesaukee beaches and water access for summertime fun. Explore one of the area's many hiking trails and discover beautiful fall foliage during the autumn months. The perfect home base for adventure, this serene retreat boasts a suite of private features furnished for comfort including a private sauna and outdoor firepit.

The bright interior has been tastefully updated with modern design and amenities throughout. The full kitchen is equipped for home cooking with a set of stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, and a handy array of cookware, counter gadgets, and serving utensils. Family meals can be enjoyed together at the dining table set for six. Or, fire up the gas grill and treat your guests to an alfresco meal out on the deck. After the day's activities recharge with a sauna session at home. Gather around the wood-burning firepit for s'mores and starlight conversation. In the evenings, unwind in the living room with shows and movies on the smart TV.

Home essentials include central heating, free WiFi, and a private washer/dryer combo.

THINGS TO KNOW
PLEASE READ: Motorcycles, RVs, Boats, Trailers are prohibited by the HOA and fines of $500 will be assessed for any violators.
This property is managed by Vacasa New Hampshire LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2951319
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

About the neighborhood

Gilford

Located in Gilford, this vacation home is in a rural area. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Winnipesaukee and Weirs Beach. Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Winnipesaukee Playhouse are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding.
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Gilford, NH

What's nearby

  • Gunstock Mountain Coaster - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • beach near Gunstock Mountain Resort - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Weirs Beach - 13 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 24 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Barrel Bar & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene getaway with private sauna, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private sauna and firepit near Gunstock?

As of Jul 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private sauna and firepit near Gunstock on Sep 13, 2026 start from $303, 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 Serene getaway with private sauna, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene getaway with private sauna, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene getaway with private sauna, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gunstock Mountain Resort, Ellacoya State Park, and Gunstock Mountain Coaster. Lake Winnipesaukee and Scene One Gilford Cinema 8 are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, prime location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ali slopes were nearby, as stated in the listing. Very comfortable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming to pets, clean and close access to mountains, the lakes and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host communication was great, there were some minor issues with the house that we didn't discover till later in the evening so we didn't report it. But the TV remotes didn't work other than to turn on or turn off and the first floor bed wasn't the most comfortable. The Sauna was AMAZING especially after a long day of skiing. You are RIGHT next to gunstock the view is beautiful and it was great to be so close.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was such a great place if you’re going to Gunstock. Was a mother daughter’s snowboarding trip. It is maybe a mile from the mountain. Everything that you would ever need in the house was there. The view also was so pretty of the mountain, especially at night when Gunstock had their lights on. We will definitely be back. It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Suana easily fits 2 adults. Excellent views and plenty of room. Great place overall. 3 minutes away from the Bronco off roadeo too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, loved the sauna, could use an iron and board .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Perfect NH Getaway

Very clean, great location, amazing sauna, nice views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Great house for a family

Amazing house for a family! Good layout and nice little yard with swings to play in.
Verified

8/10 Good

C L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little place. Excellent location, it's quiet with places to walk and explore. Pet friendly is a great plus!Home needs better mattresses and pillows. Also needs airing out. Views from many windows with good blinds to help the getaway feel special, and airing quick weather permitting. We didn't use the sauna, so I can't review.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Great house.

This house was very nice and homie. My family and I had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

JOHN F.

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

Quick getaway

Quiet and enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Easy-to-find property

This home is well appointed (nice shades, newer windows). It's relatively close to everything we wanted to do. We even took a day trip to Portland, ME to see lighthouses and it was only a couple hours away. We definitely enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

David H.

Dirty condom left in bedroom, not clean at all, keep your family away

Location was nice but neighbors were right there next to you, not much privacy
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2025
Hi, David. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re glad you enjoyed the location, but we understand your concerns about the proximity of neighbors and the limited privacy. We appreciate your feedback and will share it with our team as we continually strive to improve our guests’ experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate b.

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

Nice place

Lovely stay. Very close to Gunstock. I would say the cabin would get tight with more than 4. Not a lot of storage area for your activity gear. Really enjoyed the sauna.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 28, 2024
Kate, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed our lovely home. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jamie G.

Good space

Great space, usable kitchen. Steep driveway, minimal plugs.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Hari S.

Loved the amenities this home had to offer including the fire pit, grill, sauna, and board games!...

Loved the amenities this home had to offer including the fire pit, grill, sauna, and board games! Perfect location for hiking and visiting the lake in the summer. Very clean. Just some small issues including that the bathroom door didn’t close fully and the shower/sink took some time to drain but overall a very enjoyable stay!
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
Thank you for your review Hari, we are glad to hear you had an enjoyable stay. We apologize for the issues with the door and drains, and we appreciate your feedback and have shared this with our team. We hope we can host you again soon!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mary G.

Light switch in downtown stairs bedroom turns off modem for TV. Thus took forever to figure out.

Location amenities and privacy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 7, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, Mary, we hope that you had a great stay! We apologize for the issues you had with the light switch. We are glad you enjoyed the location. We have made the local team aware of your comments so that they might address the issue for future guests. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope we can host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micaela D.

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

Perfect little gateway

The moment you walk in you feel like you are home. The view was perfect in living area and up stairs bedroom. Even in the kitchen you felt like you could be apart of the conversation happening in the living area. It is a house my friends and I decide that it would be a house we would love to come back to in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerrica H.

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

Birthday Trip

We came up for my birthday and pumpkin fest in Laconia. It was a great location, close to Mount Major for our hike and Laconia for the festival. The house was really nice, pretty spot on to the listing. There were a few kitchen tools that would have been nice to have (measuring cups/mixing bowls) but we were able to work around it. All in all, the house was great. Check in was so easy and so was check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2023
Hi Jerrica, thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, we are so glad to hear that you had a phenomenal getaway. We appreciate you letting us know that there is room for improvement and will follow up with our local team regarding your feedback. We hope to host you for another great stay in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alicia m.

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

Great Little Gilford Home

Excellent location. Close proximity to amenities. Best part is you can walk out the front door to hiking trails in the Belknaps! House was comfortable and clean. Kitchen utensils could use a bit of upgrading and stick a few more bowls. Vacasa was ok. They did not follow up on some communication.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

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

Quick weekend away at Gunstock

This house was perfect for a quick family ski trip to Gunstock. House was clean, beds were comfortable, and we were mere minutes from the mountain. Minor issues getting into the house - a text from Vacasa gave me a code, but I had to read a separate email to discover that the code was for a not easy to find key box. But a quick call to customer service and we were in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 22, 2024
Thank you for you review and we are glad to know that your enjoyed your stay with us. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience regarding the issues that you've experienced during your stay with us and we are glad to know that we were able to help you with those. We appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora G.

clean, vibe-y, close to hiking

the house is well decorated and designed, and beautiful natural light comes through from the many windows. The sauna is a great addition. the house was clean and about a 10 minute drive to hiking spots and the Village Store (awesome breakfast). although there is hiking just a few minutes walk from the house as well. 1 bedroom and separate full bath downstairs. 2 bedrooms and half bath upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cher T.

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

Too small for 6 adults

Upstairs should be for children only - Small stairs and low ceilings. Also, only one shower. Not enough outlets or lighting. Had to purchase a hair dryer and needed cookware.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kelly M.

Attention to Details Matter

Overall, the stay was ok. The home is very cute and has a quaint charm about it. That being said, as another guest mentioned, there was a very distinct musty smell as well as the smell of dog urine in many places but specifically the living room couch and the rug upstairs in the twin room bedroom. Aside from the smell, our main issues were as follows: the doors of the bedrooms and bathrooms did not properly shut offering limited privacy, the upstairs television is not a smart TV nor does the DVD player have a working remote rendering it useless, and the dryer had to be re-run 5 times to dry so much as few t-shirts. The sauna
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 4, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Kelly. We’re glad to hear that you found the home cute and charming. However, we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay, particularly the musty smell and the odor in the living room couch and upstairs rug. We take these matters seriously and will address them with our cleaning and maintenance teams to ensure a more pleasant environment for our guests. We also appreciate your comments regarding the bedroom and bathroom doors, the upstairs television, and the dryer performance. Your insights are invaluable, and we will work to resolve these issues to enhance the overall guest experience. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.

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