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10/10 Excellent
Laura W.
Sep 3, 2025
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Laura W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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Windswept Cottage: A Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41372 sq ft
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Explore the area
Alton, NH
- Place, Alton Town Beach5 min drive
- Place, Sleepers Island6 min drive
- Place, Ellacoya State Park12 min drive
- Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Twin Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Windswept Cottage: A Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Alton Bay
Located in Alton Bay, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Ellacoya State Park and Gunstock Mountain Resort 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 Merrymeeting Marsh. Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Hampshire Pewter Co. are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
Alton, NH
What's nearby
- Alton Town Beach - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
- Sleepers Island - 6 min drive - 8.9 km
- Ellacoya State Park - 12 min drive - 15.7 km
- Gunstock Mountain Resort - 15 min drive - 19.7 km
- Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 18 min drive - 23.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Taco Bay - 5 min drive
- Dunkin' - 9 min drive
- Aroma Joe's - 8 min drive
- Shibley's At The Pier - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Amanda Connelly
WELCOME TO THE LAKES REGION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND ALL THE FUN AND RELAXATION THAT IT HAS TO OFFER. WE HOPE YOU WILL CHOOSE TO STAY WITH US IN ONE OF OUR GREAT PROPERTIES INCLUDING HAROLD'S CAMP, JACK'S POST & BEAM BARN OR WINDSWEPT COTTAGE. WE LIVE IN THE AREA FULL TIME AND LOVE TO BOAT, SWIM, KAYAK, PADDLE BOARD, FISH, BBQ, HIKE, EXPLORE THE WOODS, SKI, SNOWMOBILE, SNOWSHOE ALL RIGHT HERE IN OUR BACKYARD. IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN HERE BEFORE ASK US FOR SUGGESTIONS FROM ACTIVITIES TO MEALS AND WE WOULD LOVE TO SHARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITES WITH YOU. WE INVITE YOU TO COME UP AND ENJOY ALL THAT THIS AMAZING AREA AND LAKE TOWN LIVING HAS TO OFFER.
Why they chose this property
SITUATED OFF OF ROUTE 11D ON ONE OF THE SMALL PRIVATE ROADS, WINDSWEPT COTTAGE IS THE SECOND TO LAST HOME ON A DEAD END STREET OFFERING A PRETTY QUIET SPOT - OVERLOOKING LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE GIVES YOU AN AMAZING VANTAGE POINT OF 'THE BIG LAKE' ALL WHILE BEING SO CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. MINUTES TO ALTON BAY AND RIGHT DOWN THE STREET LITERALLY TO MOUNT MAJOR AND WITHIN 15 MINUTES TO WOLFEBORO, GUNSTOCK AND MEADOWBROOK - CANNOT GET MUCH BETTER THAN THAT.
What makes this property unique
WE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THIS HISTORIC COTTAGE RIGHT IN ALTON BAY. WINDSWEPT COTTAGE WAS THE ORIGINAL GUEST HOUSE OF THE GLIDDEN PAINT FAMILY - SUBDIVIDED YEARS AGO WHEN WATSON POINT WAS DEVELOPED, WINDSWEPT IS ITS OWN STAND ALONE HOME OFFERING ITS GUESTS AMAZING SUN DURING THE DAY AND THE MOST AMAZING SUNSETS IN THE EVENINGS FACING MOUMT MAJOR TO THE LEFT AND LITTLE MARK. THIS HOME HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RENOVATED SO WHILE WE HAVE MADE IT VERY WELCOMING, COZY, CLEAN IT ALSO HAS A MODERN KITCHEN - FULL HEATING SYSTEM AND CENTRAL AIR. BASIC LOCAL TV AND INTERNET HAVE BEEN ADDED SO YOU HAVE - BUT TRY TO DISCONNECT A LITTLE AND ENJOY THE PEACE THAT WINDSWEPT COTTAGE OFFERS. WE HOPE YOU LOVE IT AS MUCH AS THE ORIGINAL FAMILY, OUR FAMILY AND OUR GUESTS HAVE.
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