Lakefront home with hot tub, beach, skiing nearby in tranquil Barnstead

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A deck with two Adirondack chairs overlooking a lake with autumn foliage.
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A lakeside house with a dock and a boat, surrounded by lush greenery.
A house with a dock extending into a body of water, surrounded by greenery.
A bedroom with a large window, built-in shelving, a bed with a striped bedspread, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views
    Relax with tranquil water views.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Barnstead, NH
  • Place, beach near South Shore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Locke Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Monroe Drive
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Black Bear Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Canoe Bedroom

1 King Bed

Fox Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Loon Bedroom

1 King Bed

Trout Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Barnstead

Located in Barnstead, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and Merrymeeting Marsh, while Scenic Theatre and Strafford Historic Society are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Stand Up Paddleboard NH, or check out an event or a game at New Hampshire International Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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Barnstead, NH

What's nearby

  • beach near South Shore - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Locke Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • beach near Monroe Drive - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 14 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Southern New Hampshire University Arena - 50 min drive - 71.8 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 34 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bay - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Johnson's Seafood & Steak - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront home with hot tub, beach, skiing nearby in tranquil Barnstead pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront home with hot tub, beach, skiing nearby in tranquil Barnstead?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront home with hot tub, beach, skiing nearby in tranquil Barnstead on Nov 15, 2026 start from $517, 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 Lakefront home with hot tub, beach, skiing nearby in tranquil Barnstead?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront home with hot tub, beach, skiing nearby in tranquil Barnstead?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront home with hot tub, beach, skiing nearby in tranquil Barnstead located?

Nestled on the beach, this Barnstead vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Halfmoon Lake, Upper Suncook Lake, and Suncook River. Belle Island and Pearson Island are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They have thought of every little detail to make your stay amazing. We loved it so much before we left we booked it again. The check in and out is simple. Super clean, extremely comfortable and so relaxing, we are looking forward to our return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! Beautiful home, well supplied with anything you would need. Clean, updated and a beautiful spot on the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. Exactly as depicted on website. Came with family for leaf peeping trip. Well equipped kitchen! Great location with grocery stores and restaurants relatively close by. Amazing back yard with great views and water toys (kayaks etc). Host Lauren was very responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lake house was amazing. Everything was included that we could possibly need for a fabulous family get together. The views were incredible. Lots of fun things to do without leaving the house - kayaking, paddle boarding, fire pit, bumper pool, or just relaxing on the beach. Hope to get back here again as there was plenty of room for our whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view. Comfy beds. Well appointed house. Easy to locate. We enjoyed relaxing in nature and took advantage of the kayak and paddleboard as well as fished in the lake. Everything was clean and comfortable. Our host was always quick to respond to our questions. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week in Barnstead. Lauren was an excellent host and answered any questions promptly. The house was clean and organized and had plenty of room for us to spread out and enjoy. The beach area was a huge hit with the kids, and we loved kayaking the lake. The extra touches like the outdoor shower and the swim mat made the overall experience even better. We have already booked again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Lauren was great to deal with and the neighbors were friendly. We’ll definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with plenty of space. Lake is gorgeous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect place

This is a perfect place to enjoy with friends and family. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If available - strongly recommend you book it asap!! We had a family fall celebration for a milestone birthday — and the house was AMAZING. Enough space to comfortably fit nine adults and two dogs with room to spare. Not your run-of-mill rental home!! This is such a lovely, thoughtfully designed, and well appointed home to meet guests needs. Every single time we said “I wonder if they have this …” we turned around and found exactly what we were hoping for!! The entire experience from initial booking to our last goodbye was outstanding!! We all left saying “best rental experience ever” and were checking our calendars to determine when we can come back to beautiful Locke Lake and this gorgeous home!!! Thank you for making our celebration so special!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful house on the lake. We loved how quiet it was there. The house had everything there that we needed and then some. The house was so welcoming that it made us feel right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing extended family vacation full of fun and memories. All the kids (ages 6 months to 11) loved the beach and all the adults loved floating around the lake! The family room downstairs was great for late night games and the hot tub was hit too. We’d absolutely love to come back next summer but unsurprisingly the house is already completely booked! I do wish weeks were held until the end of each stay to give repeat customers a chance to return — that’s our only hint of critical feedback. Everything else was a dream come true. Thank you, Lauren!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures of this home are awesome - hard to believe it’s better in person BUT it is. There was nothing we didn’t love Perfect trip. Didn’t want to leave
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 13, 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear the home exceeded your expectations and that you had such a perfect trip. Knowing you didn’t want to leave is the biggest compliment we could receive. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful stay!

We had such a wonderful time staying at this beautiful home this holiday weekend! The house was fully equipped with everything we needed for a reunion of close friends with kids. The host was very responsive and we all had a great time! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay at Barnstead NH.

The host Lauren was incredibly responsive, friendly, and accommodating. The check-in process was smooth and hassle-free. The house was, cleanliness, exceeded my expectations, along with the cozy decor, breathtaking view made it feel like a home away from home. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone visiting that area and would love to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great place but no privacy

We enjoyed the home and location. We were disappointed there were numerous cameras on all sides of the home that were not disclosed. It caused unease throughout the entire week. Overall, it’s a 4.5 rating: it would be 5 without the cameras.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the home and its location. We truly appreciate you bringing up the concern about the cameras — they are exterior-only and in place for security and guest safety, but we understand how this might have felt intrusive. We’ll take this into consideration and review how we communicate this in our listing to ensure guests feel completely comfortable. They are disclosed in our listing but we’ll have to ensure that it’s more obvious. Thank you again for staying with us and for your helpful comments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Barnstead Lake House

I cannot say enough about how amazing this house is. Lakefront. Fully stocked pantry & kitchen. Beautiful views of the lake from a couple of bedrooms. The photos don't do this property justice - it's beyond beautiful and comfortable from the moment you walk in. Lauren reached out upon our arrival and was in communication with updates throughout our stay. My 2 year old granddaughter loved playing in the lake and canoeing with her mom and dad. The property is far enough away BUT close enough to everything. You can do as many activities locally throughout the day or sit on the porch enjoying the view. That was my favorite part of the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING!!

WOW! What a gem this property was for our family including 8 adults and four kiddos (ages 3, 5 and 8) we’ve been booking a lake house every summer for the past 7 years and this one was by FAR the best. We are already planning to book again for next summer :) plenty of space, great beach, great amenities and activities for kids! We spent a LOT of time in the water. Caught many sunfish and 3 large bass! Enjoyed seeing the loons, ducks and even a beaver! Plenty of parking. AC was great for the very hot days we had. There was an early morning car accident nearby which caused a power outage but the generator kicked on and worked flawlessly until power restored. Kitchen was fully equipped! So many towels in each bedroom. I had the pleasure of sleeping in the Fox room downstairs - amazing!!! Lauren was fantastic and super responsive. We can’t wait to go back!!! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our extended family. Everyone had plenty of room. The lake with the beach, canoe, and kayaks was amazing. We got to enjoy a wonderful firework display on July 3rd. We had the ideal location on the lake! Would highly recommend this house for large families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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