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Spacious Gilford Retreat w/ Deck: 2 Mi to Skiing!

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Gilford Vacation Rental | 5BR | 4BA | 3,400 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Deck Views
Living Room | Free WiFi | Cable TV | Central A/C & Heating | Wood-Burning Stove
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ellacoya State Park
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 100

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Gilford, NH
  • Place, Ellacoya State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gunstock Mountain Resort
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 100)

Additional Sleeping (Den)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Spacious Gilford Retreat w/ Deck: 2 Mi to Skiing!

Pack your bags for an unforgettable getaway to this 5-bedroom, 4-bath vacation rental! At this inviting log home, you'll find 3 stories of bliss, ideal for families or friends looking to enjoy all 4 seasons of fun and adventure in beautiful New Hampshire. Take advantage of the prime location just 2 miles from Lake Winnipesaukee and Gunstock Mountain Resort, enjoy family board game night, or simply admire the serene mountain and lake views from the deck to make your Gilford getaway a true dream!

-- THE PROPERTY --

NH Room and Meals Tax License #102801 | Family-Friendly | Mountain Views

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed, Twin Bunk Bed (Suitable for Children & Small Adults) | Bedroom 5: Queen Bed | Den: Full Futon | Loft: Queen Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck w/ seating, mountain & lake views, charcoal grill
INDOOR LIVING: Open floor plan, wood-burning stove, dining table, board games, books, foosball
KITCHEN: Gas stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, Crockpot, coffee maker, toaster, dishes & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer & dryer, central heating & A/C, ceiling fans, towels, linens
FAQ: Unfenced steep hill & pond on-site, 4WD recommended in winter
ACCESSIBILITY: Stairs required, 3-story home
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE (1 mile): Boating, fishing, kayaking, Mount Washington Cruises, ice fishing, ice boating
GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN (2 miles): Year-round hiking, snowboarding, snow tubing, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, fishing, segway tours, mountain coaster
LOCAL HOT SPOTS: Ellacoya State Park (1 mile), Weirs Beach (8 miles), Mount Major (9 miles), FunSpot (9 miles), Wright Museum (21 miles), Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (21 miles), Castle in the Clouds (28 miles)
AIRPORTS: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (57 miles), Portland International Jetport (75 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property may not be suitable for unsupervised small children, as the house is on a steep hill and has a small fish pond
- NOTE: This multi-level home requires stairs to access
- NOTE: 4-wheel drive is highly recommended in the winter, as there are very steep hills to access the property
- NOTE: The twin bunk bed is best suited to accommodate children and small adults
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 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4866119ha
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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Gilford

Gilford is home to this vacation home. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Gilford, NH

What's nearby

  • Ellacoya State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Weirs Beach - 13 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Newfound Lake - 42 min drive - 53.8 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 26 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Barrel Bar & Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Gilford Retreat w/ Deck: 2 Mi to Skiing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Gilford Retreat w/ Deck: 2 Mi to Skiing!?

As of Jun 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Gilford Retreat w/ Deck: 2 Mi to Skiing! on Jul 6, 2026 start from $772, 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.

What time is check-in at Spacious Gilford Retreat w/ Deck: 2 Mi to Skiing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Gilford Retreat w/ Deck: 2 Mi to Skiing!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Gilford Retreat w/ Deck: 2 Mi to Skiing! located?

Situated in Gilford, this vacation home is steps from Ellacoya State Park, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Gunstock Mountain Resort and Gunstock Mountain Coaster. Lake Winnipesaukee and Sleepers Island are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was lovely and relaxing, very private and peaceful. Beautiful space, we will be definitely coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2025
We are glad you enjoyed our peaceful home as much as we do, Sheila. Thank you for your 5-star review and sharing your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Girls' Getaway

We enjoyed our stay. The beds were very confortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan C.

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

Awesome house

Everything about the listing and the owner were outstanding. Great house for a large group of friends. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita K.

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

Great mountain retreat

We had a wonderful stay. Host was super gracious and allowed us to check in early. House is well stocked with kids books which is a huge plus for us. The view is to die for. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette M.

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

Best view ever!

Perfect getaway to celebrate November birthdays in our three generation family. Great house, best view ever. Playing games by the woodstove, absolutely so much fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

Beautiful cabin hassle free rental 10/10

Beautiful cabin with an awesome location and plenty of privacy. Spacious living room with incredible views of winnapasaukee and surrounding mountain to be seen from pretty much every angle of the house. Open floor plan with a real log cabin feel, Clean and accomadating with everything needed for a weekend away. Roughly 8 minutes away from wiers beach and 15 minutes from grocery and shopping. Best renting experience I've had to date
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Awesome Property

The property was very well kept, and all amenit tests were more than satis. Factory period spoke several times with Eric. And he was absolutely awesome to work with. Will definitely consider another stay at this home period
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Log cabin with beautiful views great location

We had a weekend stay at this cozy log cabin paired with a show at the Bank of NH pavilion which is a quick drive away. Plenty of sleeping options, although the bunk beds really are only sized for kids under 10 or so. The Koi pond in the back was a nice surprise.Plenty of parking out front and in the garage.We didn’t have great weather so couldn’t enjoy the nice deck that spans most of the house.The house is a little dated but other than that was clean and had all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Girls Weekend Getaway

We had a wonderful weekend in NH. This was our 15th year getting together. We try and pick a different area each time and Gilford NH did not disappoint. Great communication with the host. The house was in a nice quiet location and had a beautiful view of the lake. The house was clean and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Large open floor plan on the first floor which was great for all of us to be together.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Wonderful views and location

We had a great time here. Sitting on the deck with views of Lake Winnipesaukee and mountains was so relaxing; we spent lots of time there. Had some meals in the screened in porch. And enjoyed exploring the area, with Gunstock Mountain area just 5 minutes away, and went on the Mail Boat on the Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy c.

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

spectacular view

The view is amazing! The owners were very easy to work with. We could not have chosen a better home to stay at. When we go back to NH we look forward to staying in this house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brad and Carrie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great ski getaway

Enjoyed our extended weekend stay at this mountain home in close proximity to Gunstock. Check-in process was easy and owner great with communication. Home itself spacious and in good location but decor is dated and overall needs a deep cleaning and de-cluttering.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen H.

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

Fun late summer getaway

Perfect place for three families with varying ages. The three season porch was a welcome sight for night time dining and sunsets. Proximity to Lake Winnie was a real plus and other attractions in the area. Enough space for all, no one felt crammed. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM B.

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

Great Peaceful Location

Nestled in the woods, very quite, awesome screened in porch with large dining table. Beautiful view of the lake. Very comfortable house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Great Vacation

Our family of 11 stayed for 2 weeks enjoying the house and access to the lake. The house is spacious, clean and welcoming. Plenty of room for all
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

rinchu a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

It was just ok….

Good size house for large families….
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Chaitra S.

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

Amazing views, good space but needs some TLC

Check in and communication before the trip was very easy. The house is a great size for a multi family group, nicely laid out and the views are amazing. The house however did not feel clean and had a ton of clutter. Lots of trinkets and Christmas decor collecting dust, stuff in many of the bedroom drawers. I don’t know how else to explain it except it feels like there is just a lot of stuff collecting dust. We found grime in the kitchen cabinets and although it was clean on the surface, it is in need of a deep clean. We found dirty clothes under the bed of one of the bedrooms and things like the coffee makers not cleaned out. This could be a really great spot and rental if these things are addressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 13, 2021
Hi Chaitra, thanks for your review. This homeowner has asked us to pass along the following response: "We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We take great pride in our home and will redouble our efforts to ensure it is always guest-ready."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa d.

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

Large home, Beautiful view, great location

Annual Multigenerational family winter vacation (6 adults, 3 children), we really enjoyed the large home with a beautiful view. Location to Gunstock and attractions was fantastic! Half of the group skied the week while the other ice fished, after a long day in the snowy winter weather it was nice to reunite over dinner and spend the night by the fire. The house had tons of room, the kids 11,11 and 9 loved the Fooseball table and playing in the snow! The house had a large kitchen and dining room and was very spacious, there were lots of us in the house and it never felt crowded. Thank you for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

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

Family Getaway

Very comfortable accommodations for 7. Kitchen was well suited for cooking up great dinners for all. Beautiful views of lake and foliage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Winnipesaukee Vacay

The property was lovely and had special vibes. Lots to do in vicinity and we loved the access to the private beach club very close by. It was a beautiful place to share family time together. The owners were communicative and vet helpful when I had questions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Great weekend

The view was amazing, house was beautiful. Great communication with the owner. Would rent again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danisha V.

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

Fall trip getaway

We came here to enjoy the fall colors in the lakes region, we were a group of 11 people and the place was spacious and comfortable for everyone. It’s a bit difficult to figure out the lights and their switches, I think some tag near the switches would help. It has a very good view overlooking mountains and the lakes. Enjoyed staying here for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin C.

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

Great weekend with friends

Really fun house with a beautiful view and everything you could need for a group of 10! We loved the deck and the foosball table. The communication was great from the owners of the property and we would recommend this to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Loved this house!

We had such a great stay at this cabin. Very clean, plenty of space, and everything you need for a very comfortable stay. We had such a wonderful weekend here!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cindy T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Bike week

Could have been better maintained. Christmas decorations still up no yard complete fish pond not maintained. Not enough towels and wash rags for all bedrooms. Ants in some of rooms Dishwasher did. Not work properly. Washer and dryer had musty smell Dead mouse in garage just felt it could have been better maintained and cleaned grill was no cleaned. Dirty socks in basement bed. Beautiful location and view and size for our group of 8.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Cindy, thank you for your review. This homeowner has asked us to pass along the following response: "Thank you for your feedback, Cindy. We're sorry our home did not meet all your expectations. We are addressing the maintenance issues you mentioned. The dishwasher does work, as specifically explained in our welcome memo. Note also that we choose to keep some Christmas decorations year-around in our log home. :)" Best, the Evolve Team

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