Skip the crowds of Winnipesaukee for a quieter family escape and picture yourself at Belleau Bear Camp—coffee brewing in the kitchen as sunlight pours through the skylights. The house is still, kids tucked away in the bunk room, and the day ahead is yours—another easy morning before heading down to Belleau Lake.
- Comfortably sleeps 10
- Peaceful, safe setting ideal for families
- 2min walk to the lake beach
- Knotty Pine Restaurant down the road
- Charming country stores nearby
- Close to Maine for scenic day trips & coastal adventures
- Family-friendly / bunk room
- Quiet alternative to Lake Winnipesaukee
WHY FAMILIES LOVE IT
- Walk to the lake in minutes (no driving, no parking stress)
- Sleeps 10 comfortably – perfect for multiple families
- Bunk room = instant kid zone
- Fully stocked for lake days (kayaks, beach gear, games)
- No need to worry about packing linens, towels, pillows, etc
- Quiet & safe setting
THE EXPERIENCE
Mornings start slow with coffee on the deck as sunlight filters through the trees. Grab the beach cart and head down for a day at Belleau Lake—swimming, kayaking, or just relaxing by the water while the kids play.
Afternoons are easy: come back for lunch, spread out in the living space, or let the kids take over the bunk room. Evenings are what it’s all about—fire up the grill, gather around the fire pit, and settle into that classic New Hampshire rhythm.
No rush. No crowds. Just time together.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Designed with groups and families in mind:
Primary Bedroom: Queen bed
Bunk Room: Double bunks (twin over twin & twin over full)
Loft: Queen & twin with pull out twin trundle
Additional Sleeping: Roll out cot & Pack n Play
Comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests
THE SPACE
Open, comfortable living area for gathering
Fully equipped kitchen for family meals
Spacious deck surrounded by trees
Fire pit for evening hangouts
Plenty of room for kids to play and explore
AMENITIES THAT MATTER
Kayaks for guest use
Linens & Towels are provided
Beach cart + chairs + toys
Games, books, and family-friendly entertainment
Pack ’n play + kid-friendly setup
Grill + outdoor seating
Everything you need—without overpacking
LOCATION
Tucked away in a peaceful neighborhood in East Wakefield, New Hampshire, you get the best of the NH Lakes Region—without the crowds. Being on the Maine border also gives you the opportunity to head to the seacoast!
Short walk to shared beach access on Belleau Lake
Easy access to hiking, boating, and outdoor activities
A quieter alternative to busy Lake Winnipesaukee
GOOD TO KNOW
The lake is clean, shallow, and swimming areas are marked
Quiet, family-oriented area (not a party house)
Great for families, groups, and relaxing getaways
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For those that like all the details up front, we've prepared the below.
Designed with families in mind, Belleau Bear Camp keeps things simple in the best way. With a main floor primary bedroom, with a queen bed, and double bunk bunk room you can easily sleep up to 6 people on just the first floor. The upstairs loft can sleep another 4 with the queen bed and twin with a trundle. The main floor also has a full bathroom with shower but the loft has its own half bath making life easier on all guests.
No long drives to the water, no overcrowded beaches—just an easy 2 min walk to Belleau Lake, where you can spend the day swimming, floating, or watching the kids play. Back at the house, there’s space for everyone to spread out, whether it’s game time in the living room, quiet coffee on the deck, or kids claiming the bunk room as their own.
What guests love most is how effortless everything feels. You’re close enough to enjoy the charm of East Wakefield, New Hampshire and the broader Lakes Region, but far enough from the crowds of Lake Winnipesaukee to truly relax. It’s the kind of place where you don’t have to plan every moment—just settle in and let the days unfold.
Cabin Highlights
- A flexible layout designed for families & groups
- Back deck dining area & fire pit
- Bunk room
- Pack 'n play
- Loft sleeps 4
- Toys, games, books, DVDs
- Kayaks & life jackets
- Towels, linens, beach towels, beach toys & cart
- Quiet setting
ARRIVAL
From the moment you arrive, Belleau Bear Camp invites you to slow down. Towering pines surround the property, offering privacy and a true “in the woods” feel, while the soft glow from the windows promises warmth inside.
Step through the door and you’ll find spaces designed for togetherness — whether that’s curling up with a good book after a day on the lake or gathering around the bonfire for late night hangs.
KITCHEN
Start your mornings with coffee on the deck as the woods wake up around you. You will find everything you need allowing you to make a quick breakfast or a full on celebratory meal.
Check each cupboard and drawer for mixers, serving & baking trays, platters, and utensils, yes, even a can opener and egg slicer.
Whether you're a toast afficionado, or a seasoned chef, you'll be in good hands.
BATHROOMS
You will find towels in the closet in the downstairs bathroom and the drawers hold extra hand and make up towels for your needs. In the loft closet you will also find beach towels and extra linens, if needed.
Feel free to wash anything you need in the downstairs laundry, just please shake out any beach towels outside before washing them.
BEDROOMS
1. On the main floor you will find a bunk room that can sleep up to 6 people. This can be arranged by sleeping two in the full size bottom bunk and rolling in a cot from the room next door. So really...if you wanted to, 6 kiddos could pile right in.
2. The primary room on the main floor has a queen bed as well as built ins that house all of the books, games, & puzzles.
You will also find an office desk and chair in this room in case you need to find a quiet spot to work. You can also place our provided pack 'n play in this room and keep everyone together. The pack 'n play can be found in the upstairs closet. Sheet is provided.
3. In the loft is the cozy second living room and a space that could sleep a whole family thanks to the queen size bed and the twin bed with a pull out twin trundle.
Go ahead, make the space yours by lounging on our XL leather chair while you either take in your own tv show or read a book under the sky lights.
OUTDOORS
Spend your days paddling on the lake or exploring charming New England towns.
When heading to the lake, feel free to grab some inflatables, beach chairs, and toys in the basement and fill up the beach cart with all you need. (Don't worry, we have a pump for those inflatables, if needed.)
Come back in the evening and get that fire pit going as you grill out on the back deck and get ready for a meal under the setting sun.
Late into the evening, wind down with a cocktail while sitting in front of the bonfire or grab a game or a puzzle and see who wins an extra s'more!
**We do not provide firewood but you will drive past plenty of locations that sell it
GAINS
If you're looking for an early morning sweat, you have options - take in a morning jog which will be just hilly enough and end it with a plunge in the lake, or get on the original Nordic Track in the basement, where you will also find some light weights.
LITTLE EXTRAS
- Bathing and beach towels provided
- Extra linens available (even for the pack 'n play)
- Beach cart
- Life jackets
- Foldable beach chairs
- Small cooler
- Inflatables and pump
- Books for kids and adults
- Toys, puzzles, games, table top games in the basement, Legos and Barbies too!
- Stocked kitchen full of pans, platters, utensils
- Glassware
- Band-Aids and first aid kit - if you use anything just let us know so we can restock.
NEARBY TOWNS
- North Conway, NH (1hr) – shops, cafes, restaurants, at the foot of Cranmore Mountain, Stonewall Kitchen, L.L. Bean, White Birch Books, etc
- Weirs Beach, NH (1hr 5min) – Classic New England. Find arcades, shops, restaurants and the Mount Washington cruise ship here.
- Portland, ME (1hr 15min) – shopping, children’s museum, summer concert series, museums, restaurants, cafes
- Lincoln, NH (1hr 20min) – Visit Flume Gorge, or Clark’s Trading Post - a theme park with a bear show, an Americana museum and a steam railroad
- Portsmouth, NH (1hr 20min) – Great seaside village with shops and restaurants
- Freeport, ME (1hr 30min) – Home of the original L.L. Bean store, shops and restaurants galore
GROCERIES
- Country Goods (3min) - fishing license, essentials, deli, pizza & ice cream
- Town farm country market (5 min) - pies, coffee, ice cream, home goods. A must stop! Open mid May to mid Oct.
- Hannaford Supermarket (18min) – Full grocery store
Walgreen’s (18min) – Pharmacy
- Ocean state Job Lot (18min) – Large general goods store
RESTAURANTS & TAKE OUT
- Knotty Pine (5min)- great food, live music
- Tumbledown Farm to Fork (15min) – Cozy farm-style eatery & pub
- Wontons (15min) – Asian cuisine & sushi
- Poor People's Pub (15min) – Classic pub food & drinks
- Harley Jack’s Burgers & Brews (15min) – Burgers & Brews
- Dunkin’ Donuts (15min) – Coffee & donuts
DEPARTURE
- Check out is at 11 am
- Make sure to check behind every door and in each drawer for anything you forgot!
- Make sure to close all windows and doors
- Take out all trash & do not throw loose trash or recycling into outdoor receptacles.
- Make sure to close all windows and doors
- Turn off the lights & appliances
- Place any used linens in the washer, no need to run it. Make sure if towels are sandy they are shaken out outside before washing.
P.S. Clicking on each photo will give you a description of all the amenities!
By staying at the property, guests voluntarily assume all risks associated with use of the cabin, amenities, and surrounding environment.
Guests agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the property owners from any claims, injuries, damages, or losses arising from:
- Use or misuse of amenities
- Natural conditions
