Cottage located on a large cove of Ossipee Lake with beautiful view of White Mountains; has its own beach, dock, screen house, fire pit and beach side grill, wood burning fireplace, fully-equipped kitchen; one hour from ocean, one half hour to one hour from the mountains, close to outlet malls and family-friendly restaurants. All linens provided; beach towels not provided. Beach can accommodate small watercraft like canoes, kayaks, jet-skis, and small motor boats. Limited parking. Check-in/check-out days are Friday to Friday.
Rustic Comfort On A Mountain Lake
Ossipee, NH, USA
- Cottage1200 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps8
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Min Stay7 nights
4 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, sleeps 8; mountain view and lakeview
Owner
Ruth or Seth Stevens
Member Since 2013
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Aug 18, 2018
About Ruth or Seth Stevens
This cottage has been in the family since the late 1800's. It contains lots of family history and has been enjoyed for many vacations during the summers.
Ruth or Seth Stevens purchased this Cottage in 1955
Why Ruth or Seth Stevens chose Ossipee
This is located in a typical, quaint New England area with a small town feel, and affords plenty of ways to enjoy the countryside. Many growing-up years were spent here swimming, boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and mountain-climbing.
What makes this Cottage unique
The cottage is like a family 'heirloom' handed down through the generations and, while renovated over the years, its rustic charm has been maintained.
Amenities
- Internet
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Bedroom 11 double, First floor
- Bedroom 22 twin/ single, First floor
- Bedroom 31 double, 1 twin/ single, Second floor; twin bed is a metal frame cot
- Bedroom 41 king, Second floor
- Sheets and towels provided. Beach towels not provided. The cottage sleeps 8 comfortably.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower, Shower stall and toilet are in one room; sink in adjoining.
- Cottage is on a septic system.
Location Type
- BeachfrontProperty has its own beach.
- Lake ViewCottage is located on a large cove that opens out onto the main lake.
- LakefrontSandy beach gets morning sun and afternoon shade, shallow enough to be safe for small children, supervised. Sandy bottom becomes more rocky as one goes out a few feet. There is a 28 ft. dock.
- Mountain ViewCottage is situated so that beautiful views of the Freedom Hills, the Moat Mtns., Mt. Chocorua, and Mt. Washington can be enjoyed.
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- TelephoneDue to prevalent usage of cell phones, there is no landline.
- HeatingMonitor heater located in living area
- Linens Provided
- Washing MachineHas a small capacity. However, laundromat located within 2 miles.
- Fireplace
- ParkingLimited space for parking; no more than 4 cars advised. Check with owner.
- Internet
- Towels ProvidedBeach towels are NOT provided.
- Iron & Board
- Living RoomOld upright piano playable, but not kept in tune.
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsSeasonings, spices, baking ingredients
- Dishes & UtensilsCookware provided
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningLiving room/dining area is an open room concept.
- comfy seating for 8 people
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / CableBasic service only
- DVD PlayerWithin the flat screen TV
- Books
- Games
- ToysLimited beach toys
- Video Library
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- BoatThere is a dock. Watercraft not provided for liability reasons. May rent from marinas on the lake. Public launch on Pine River, which feeds into the lake.
- Outdoor GrillFire pit on beach; no fires until after 5:00 pm. There is also a post grill in which only charcoal may be used. Use of wood in the grill is strictly prohibited! Grill may be used after 11:00 a.m.
- Lanai / GazeboScreen house down near the shore.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleThere are three steps on each porch entrance, and stairs to the upper level.
Attractions
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- marina
- museums
- theme parks
- water parks
- live theater
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- sight seeing
- walking
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- boating
- miniature golf
- shelling
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- freshwater fishing
- swimming
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- water skiing
- mountain biking
- roller blading
- equestrian events
- deepsea fishing
- fly fishing
- sailing
- hiking
- jet skiing
- mountain climbing
- pier fishing
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- water tubing
- ski lift privileges
- hot air ballooning
- kayaking
- rock climbing
Notes
- The surrounding area offers many recreational activities. Boats are not provided by owner. However, boats, kayaks, and jet ski rentals are available from marinas on the lake. There is a 28 ft. dock. Bring your own fishing tackle and gear. Zip lining, hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, outlet shopping, bicycling available. (Cottage sleeps 8 comfortably, limited parking)
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date.
8 Reviews
Exceptional5/5
1 - 6 of 8
Great for summertime fun
5/5 Stayed Jul 2018
Jane C.
Our family had a wonderful vacation in the Stevens’ comfortable cottage. Our toddler loved exploring the beach, the woods, the lake, and the new gazebo overlooking the water and the mountains. Ossipee Lake is a special place for our family, and the owners made our stay easy and pleasant.
Submitted Aug 18, 2018
An amazing place to spend your time
5/5 Stayed Jul 2018
Anthony A.
My family and I vacation yearly together in the month of July. This was by far the best place we have ever stayed. The views are breathtaking, the house is clean, with everything you need at your reach. The beach is absolutely perfect. The water was warm, clean, and inviting. I wish I could put into words how much my family and I enjoyed our stay here. You won’t regret spending time at this amazing place.
Submitted Jul 17, 2018
Owner's Response:
Thank you for your highly complimentary review! You have clearly captured a love for the place, and we so appreciate the care you took during your stay. It was a pleasure to have you and your family as guests!
The quintessential lakefront cottage.
5/5 Stayed Jul 2017
Brian C.Fairfax, VA
An experience we will treasure always. Ruth and Seth were wonderful to work with from the get go and made everything simple, creating a perfect experience for all. Their lovely lakefront cottage seemed almost as if it were prepped in a Hollywood studio. The sites, sounds and smells were those of a quintessential New Hampshire lakefront cottage. We spent the week of July 4th enjoying their jewel on Ossipee Lake with our four children. The cottage was perfectly equipped for an out-of-state family. We wanted for absolutely nothing. My brothers pontoon boat made easy pit stops on the dock just off the sandy private beach. A wonderful grassy expanse between the cottage and beach made for a perfect wiffle ball field. The fire pit was enjoyed for late night s'mores and firework viewing around the big lake. Our only complaint is that the week came and went far too quickly! Thank you Ruth for everything. We hope to be back next year!
Submitted Jul 20, 2017
Great Cottage
5/5 Stayed Jul 2016
Mark B.
Located on the best part of the lake with large sandy beach and gradual waterfront. Beautiful views and sunrises. Very clean and spacious. The owners are very responsive and want to ensure your experience is a good one. Loved it!
Submitted Jul 25, 2016
Cottage Girls
5/5 Stayed Jul 2015
Pamela G.
Great Cottage. We really enjoyed our stay at this beach front cottage on gorgeous Lake Ossipee!
Cottage was super clean and has lots of space!
Submitted Jul 20, 2015
Owner's Response:
Thank you for posting your enjoyment of your stay at the cottage!
Great Escape
5/5 Stayed Jul 2015
Nancy G.
This house suited our family vacation to a tee. The location was great - easy on/off Route 16, yet secluded and very quiet. The views from the house/beach were breathtaking. The beach was a good size and never felt crowded even when the neighbors were out. The house itself was very clean, well appointed, and even more spacious than it appears in the pictures. It's obvious that the owners take great pride in their home and have really thought of everything when it comes to their renters' needs. In a perfect world, there'd be one more bathroom; other than that it's as good as it gets!
Submitted Jul 23, 2015
Owner's Response:
Thank you for your very complimentary review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the cottage and your stay there. You have found, like we have, that it's a pretty special place.
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Ossipee, NH, USA
Availability
Check-in/check-out days are Friday to Friday. Check-in is 2:00 p.m. Check-out is 9:30 a.m. the following Friday. This to accommodate the schedule of our professional cleaners.