Cottage on the lake--you can't get any closer!

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A wooden deck with a glass table and blue chairs, overlooking a lake with autumn foliage.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove.
A cabin with a covered deck and a red umbrella, overlooking a clear stream.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, and decorative wall elements.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Harrisville, NH
  • Place, Sunset Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Dublin Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Friendly Farm
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nashua, NH (ASH-Nashua Municipal)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Harrisville

Located in Harrisville, this cottage is on a lake. Peterborough Town House and Jaffrey Civic Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shattuck Golf Course and Granite Gorge. Travelling with kids? Consider Friendly Farm and Hardings of Hancock.
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Harrisville, NH

What's nearby

  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Dublin Lake - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Friendly Farm - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Hardings of Hancock - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Monadnock State Park - 19 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Nashua, NH (ASH-Nashua Municipal) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fiddleheads - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Del Rossi’s Trattoria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Common Place Eatery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Smokehaus Barbecue - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the lake--you can't get any closer! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cottage on the lake--you can't get any closer!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the lake--you can't get any closer!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the lake--you can't get any closer!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the lake--you can't get any closer! located?

This family-friendly Harrisville cottage is located on a lake, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Sunset Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Friendly Farm and Dublin Lake. Silver Lake and Nubanusit Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

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
This was our second stay. The whole family loves this cozy lakeside cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a peaceful, homey, cozy stay. Whether swimming, kayaking, or just playing games beside the woodstove, we felt completely at home.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us and we are so happy you had a nice time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends getaway

We had a fantastic time. We thoroughly enjoyed the proximity to the lake, right on it! After full days of swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding we spent evenings around the fire pit roasting marshmallows. We only wish we were able to stay longer!
Relaxing around the fire pit
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week on the lake

Everything was perfect and we loved the set up of your home. We kayaked and fished and enjoyed the fire pit . Thank you so much we were pleased
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2024
Thanks so much for coming and your kind words. Glad you had a good time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All 3 bedrooms are spacious. The whole cottage had plenty of room to roam around. Love the deck which has a beautiful view of the lake, enclosed screened in porch for those bug free moments with a view of the lake as well. Hot Showers. Dishwasher and a couple of cabinets that are empty so you can put your own pantry items in. Kitchen has the basic items to cook what you like. We grilled outside on the deck about 4 nights on the Weber grill. (In my opinion, there is nothing better than Weber)Great area for swimming. The whole lake has big rocks under water which was fun to stand on.There is Big fish but you gotta work for it.Eric was an excellent host. Super friendly and always responded to all questions or information that we requested.Even during HOT days, the nights were cool with breezes coming off the lake while we slept.The dock has a ladder to get into the lake.Great location. Great neighbors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2026
Thank you, Lori, for your review and staying with us. Glad you had a great week!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

We had a great stay at your wonderful home. Weather turned out to be perfect almost everyday. The lake was nice to swim and fish in. The local people were all so nice and the general store was a fav. Lovely hiking trails all around. Thank you so much for letting us stay at your wonderful piece of paradise. Regards, The Fregoe Family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation at the Nelson Cottage!

Wonderful vacation at the Nelson Cottage! Closest spot on the water, ever experienced. Easy to jump in anytime! Awesome location, near historic Peterborough and Harrisville , perfect size lake for us, very comfortable beds, kitchen very well equipped and organized and enjoyable to work in, hiking trails close by, historic towns and area, was interesting and fun to visit. Most Gracious and thoughtful generous hosts! Thank you so much Eric and Amy !!! Hard to send a personal message through VRBO links, wouldn't go through on my text ... will keep trying.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best spot ever!!!!

My husband and I stayed with our 4 boys aged 26, 18, 16 and 13. This house did not disappoint 🙌 We've been renting houses for vacation for 14 years and this house is my favorite. So much to do for the kids and adults!!! Besides the water being so close to jump right in you have access to canoes, paddleboards and a kayak!! Jumping off the floating deck was my favorite activity!! Would definitely recommend to families with kids all ages. Planning on booking again next year! Shoutout to the awesome neighbors! Thank you to Eric and Amy for opening up your beautiful home to us. Memories that will last a lifetime!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most wonderful stay ever!

When I stumbled on this cottage on-line, it seemed almost too good to be true: sure, beautiful cottage on the lake but having never used VRBO before and being Eric and Amy's first guest, I was a bit nervous. But boy, I won the lottery with this little slice of heaven! If you're looking for serenity, nature, small town wonder and the friendliest neighbors coupled with modern necessities (WIFI), this is your place to stay! To top it off, Eric and Amy are the kindest hosts ever! I had a few friends /family join me for the most relaxing and enjoyable stay ever! The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. The beds are comfortable, bathroom and kitchen are great and location is incredible! Thank you, Eric and Amy! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Lakehouse!

We had an incredible stay at Amy and Eric's lakehouse in Harrisville! The cottage was fantastic, situated right on the water with the lake coming right up to the deck. It was the perfect spot for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, and the peacefulness of the lake made it even more enjoyable. We also loved using the BBQ—perfect for grilling up some great meals. Amy and Eric were amazing hosts—super responsive! We had a minor plumbing issue one morning, and they quickly organized a plumber to fix it the same day, which was much appreciated. The surrounding towns of Harrisville and Peterborough were so picturesque and charming, offering a lot to explore. We also ventured into Keene, where we enjoyed shopping in the town center. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a relaxing and scenic getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Right on the Lake!

We had a wonderful time at the Nelson cottage! We loved the outstanding view of the lake and the feeling of privacy. Swimming couldn’t have been better with crystal clear water and a sandy bottom off the dock. My husband tried out a paddle board and we even ran into loons as we canoed around the lake. The cottage was clean, the beds were comfortable, and everything you need in the kitchen was provided. The closets were organized with extra sheets and towels and we even found batteries for the remote! The house instructions left by the Nelsons were much appreciated. Our favorite time of the day was in the afternoon, dining out on the deck and watching some incredible sunsets. It was fun to watch the water skiers and party boats, yet it still felt like the lake was peaceful. We loved exploring Peterborough and found the food shopping easy and close by. We would definitely return to this beautiful area, and especially this great cottage on the water.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake House

This was a great lake house for a casual group! We had an awesome time at the house due to all the pros of this place and found the couple cons to not be a big deal. The Pros: - 2 canoes, 1 kayak, 2 paddle boards and a swimming dock made it so everyone could get out and enjoy the lake - great grill, outside seating and fire pit - great screened-in porch - the house is at the end of the lake so you get a good breeze which keeps the bugs away - it had plenty of dishes, pots/pans and cooking implements so its easy to have great meals on the deck - it had a dishwasher so meal clean up was easy - king and full sized bedrooms are separate and bunk bed room is by king bedroom so adults can spread out and if there were kids then they could be by parents - bathroom is updated - owner was very responsive for one minor issue/question we had about the grill - in a quiet area but close to great little towns for restaurants/breweries if you want Cons: - as with most lake houses they can be a bit musty especially if it has been rainy. This was the case when we first entered the house, but after opening the windows the air freshened quickly. However, the closets and bureaus did remain musty so we did not use them. - the kitchen cupboards could use a cleaning and organizing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2026
Thank you for staying with us and we are so happy you had a great week!
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