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A majestic fully restored mansion to call your own. 8 Bedrooms+8.5 Bathrooms.

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A large two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by trees and a driveway.
Two glasses of white wine on a table with a bowl of crackers and cheese, and a plate of grapes.
A row of motorcycles parked in front of a house with a porch and a white fence.
A fire pit surrounded by four striped chairs and two small tables, set on a stone-paved patio.
A dining area with three tables set for a meal, each with a white tablecloth and red placemats. There are various dishes, bottles, and a clock on the tables.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
8 bedrooms9+ bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Center Harbor, NH
  • Place, Lake Kanasatka
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Squam Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Blue Hyacinth King Suite

1 King Bed, 1 Crib and 2 Child Beds

Green Garden Room

1 Queen Bed

Main Pink Rose Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Peach Lily Suite

1 King Bed

Pink Rose Annex

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Purple Peony King Suite

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

White Lotus Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Yellow Daffodil Room

1 Queen Bed

9 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 9

Bathroom 10

Blue Hyacinth Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A majestic fully restored mansion to call your own. 8 Bedrooms+8.5 Bathrooms.

This Victorian mansion operates as a Bed & Breakfast and a Vacation Rental for large groups. The whole property can be booked for a minimum of 2 nights with 8 bedrooms/8.5 bathrooms for a max. of 22 guests. Meals can be provided for an additional cost or you can choose the option of using the main kitchen to prepare your own meals. Extra features include flannel sheets, fireplaces, soaking tubs, generator, large BBQ patio, swimming pool and play yard with swing.
The swimming pool, gazebo, and fire ring are available for use from Memorial Day through Columbus Day weekends. A maximum of 15 cars can be parked at this site. Additional free parking space can be arranged next door. Recreation parks and lake access are only a few blocks away.

First floor common areas, 2 King guest rooms, back yard BBQ patio and front porch are all accessible via ramps. The house features:
* 1 King Suite with large soaking tub
* 3 King Suites with additional beds (twin beds or sleeper sofa or rollaway options)
* 4 Queen Rooms with single roll away bed
All bedrooms have a full bathroom. A common half bath is located on the main floor.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
2 pac n’ play cribs & 4 rollaways
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Events

Events allowed
In house catering service available for up to 30.
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Pets

Pets allowed
$25 pet cleaning fee, Must use leash, poop bags
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside -designated ashtray area.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Full clean up service is included in the charges so you don’t have to at checkout.
All we ask is to pack up any food items you want and just leave anything you don’t want.
Please place used pool towels in a basket in the sunroom. Return chairs to their original location both inside, outside and around the pool or fire ring areas.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The town of Center Harbor has an obnoxious behavior ordinance which does not allow for any disturbing noise, music, loud voice, singing after 10:00pm.
A list of all guest names, cell phone numbers, email addresses and room assignments is required before check-in. Ages of children must be provided.
No extra day visitors or overnight guests without prior approval.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4939231
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: In house catering service available for up to 30.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Center Harbor

Located in Center Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Travellers 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 Squam Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Interlakes Summer Theater and Annalee Outlet.
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Center Harbor, NH

What's nearby

  • Lake Kanasatka - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Squam Lake - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Weirs Beach - 16 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 23 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Loon Mountain Resort - 43 min drive - 72.0 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 35 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Twin Barns Brewin - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A majestic fully restored mansion to call your own. 8 Bedrooms+8.5 Bathrooms. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A majestic fully restored mansion to call your own. 8 Bedrooms+8.5 Bathrooms. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A majestic fully restored mansion to call your own. 8 Bedrooms+8.5 Bathrooms.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A majestic fully restored mansion to call your own. 8 Bedrooms+8.5 Bathrooms.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A majestic fully restored mansion to call your own. 8 Bedrooms+8.5 Bathrooms.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A majestic fully restored mansion to call your own. 8 Bedrooms+8.5 Bathrooms. located?

This family-friendly Center Harbor holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Winnipesaukee, Lake Kanasatka and Squam Lake. Wakondah Pond and Beaver Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muriel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space for our annual couples trip location, host and house was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Muriel's group was a great organized group that had a lot of fun enjoying being together with close friends, family and a break from the kids. For couples having your own bathroom in each room was surely a big plus. I hope this group will consider coming again as a group or as couples or family visits in the future. Thais
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russ W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent facilities and location. Property manager was present but not intrusive. Everything you could want on site! Hope to come back many times!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
This group of retired Army service men and their spouses were amazing. It was a very pleasant experience to meet everyone and help facilitate an enjoyable stay. Many groups come from so many different locations where the recycling rules are all different. I find it works well to collect recycling, trash and garbage daily when convenient for the guests. As a professional host I have learned to do this without being intrusive and also available for questions regarding places to go or eat and explain how things work in this historic 160 year old house. Everyone is most welcome to come again as a group or as couples traveling on their own.-Thais
Verified

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms are absolutely gorgeous and spacious. Thais is incredibly easy to work with and is devoted to pleasing those who stay. Each room having its own bathroom was key to our stay with 9 adults and 3 children. The only tip for others looking to stay is that there is a lot of delicate items in the home so keep that in mind when staying with small children. My family and friends would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall B.

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

Great stay

Very nice. Enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2023
We are very glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

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

Great time

We had a wonderful time. Thais was a pleasure to work with. It was a vacation that we, our children's and grand children will always remember!♥️
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Vary good

Bike week
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2024
Thank you James and the whole group. Your group was a pleasure to have visit and we would love to have you return year after year. Your host, Thais
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Fun!

3 generations, 17 people and a perfect house to share. The grandchildren interacted and loved the common rooms. Plenty to do locally and just the right amount of interaction with the host. Probably the best family vacation ever. Thanks Thais!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S G.

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday Experience

Big thanks to Thais and Kody and the rest of the management team for accommodating my extended family (24 adults and children and two dogs) for the week of Thanksgiving. It was a very special and memorable stay with you all. What a great property and home you have there and I highly recommend renting the whole home for a big group gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2023
Thank you and hope you come again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

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

family delight

The inn is just across the busy street from the lake. There are lots of spaces for large and small groups to gather, which was nice. When the weather warmed we really enjoyed an afternoon at the pool. For a couple of us who are a bit infirmed, it was great to be able to drive up the hill to the pool. Guestrooms are all spacious and very comfortable. Large kitchen made meal prep easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2023
Dear Robin and the rest of the group, We were very happy to have your group enjoy the SuttonHouse Main Mansion. It makes us happy to see family groups enjoy precious time together where everyone can relax and have their own bathroom. We look forward to your visit next year in 2024. Smart to book early. With warm regards, Thais StClair Host/Inn Keeper/Owner
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will R.

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

Wonderful house with great outdoor space

Our group of 20+ gets together for a long weekend once a year and this was our first time visiting the property. Thais was a great host and very accommodating. The house and property are great for large groups with a large outdoor space perfect for enjoying the good weather. There's also a large section of the patio that is covered in case the weather is not so cooperative. All in all it was another great weekend for our group!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Perfect location, beautiful accommodations, 5 star hospitality 🙂

Our group of friends and family rented the entire Sutton House for our 8 night 9 day vacation to Laconia Bike Week 2022. The owner, Thais, was a pleasure to work with start to finish. Assisting us personally in making our reservation as well as welcoming each of us to her lovely B&B and showing us to our beautiful rooms. She was readily available whenever we had a question. We all felt like we were at home! We enjoyed the wrap around porch each evening and used the grill for a cookout for our final night together. We highly recommend Sutton House would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2022
It was such a pleasure to have your group stay with us at the Sutton House Bed & Breakfast. You all were such a wonderful group. We were very glad that you had great weather also. We welcome you back again anytime. You can hang out by the pool or the lake. Please take care and be safe. Lynn/Thais/Sally
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sutton House

Although the host was very kind, we found her walking through the house quite intrusive on our family event. The gathering areas were small and could not comfortably accommodate our group of seventeen people. The house was clean and well equipped with all the supplies we needed. The bedrooms were comfortable and liked that each room had a private bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2023
Large historic homes need constant tending to whether it be locking exterior doors, monitoring heaters or cooling temperatures , removing trash & recycling, providing nighttime lighting or responding to requests from guests such as how to reboot the internet or TV controls. Providing this worry free and convenient service requires interaction between host and guests and should be expected. B&Bs are required to have an onsite owner which is very helpful for guests to have a responsive person readily available to take care of the property and answer questions that come up. Interaction goes smoothly when guests arrive within the check-in window and are present for the property orientation. Late check-ins miss this important information and often are surprised to learn the owner / host was present to assist with requests from other members of their own group.
Verified

8/10 Good

Zach B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Reunion stay

We stayed at House for the Fourth of July weekend. My family and I (19 people) get together every two years at different VRBOs for our big family gatherings traveling all across the country with a large range of ages. The big advantages of the house is that every room has a bathroom, there was plenty of space for everyone with multiple areas to congregate both inside and outside. The innkeeper was very responsive during the whole stay and even came over in a moment’s notice to take our picture. The house is centrally located as it is walking distance to a grocery store, restaurants, the beach and we were able to walk to hear a band and watch fireworks on the 4th. The House also operates as a hotel which is nice because there wasn’t the long list of clean up and checklists typical of VRBO. But it also meant there were people outside our group coming through the house unannounced, and staying for multiple hours even though we had booked the entire main house. Other things to note; the house is on a busy street, there is a substantial hidden cleaning fee after booking, and there was an area that was blocked off to us that was shown in the advertising pictures on the listing but was inaccessible as other people were staying in the secondary house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

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

Great place for our large family rented the whole main house private bathrooms were key

Great place Great amenities Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Good time

Our stay was a good time. I felt there were too many rules but we got along just fine. All of the family had good comments.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julius J.

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

Sutton House

Cleanly, and quiet. Good for large groups requiring their own rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari A.

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

Fabulous 4 family getaway

We rented the entire inn for 4 families of 4 and had a wonderful time. Each couple had their own room and private bath and the kids shared. Rooms were very cozy and well appointed. Kitchen was the highlight and though tight we were able to host all 16 of us for a Friendsgiving in the dining room. There was everything we could possibly need in the kitchen from pans to serving utensils to gravy boats and more. Fridge had plenty of room and multiple people could be prepping food at once, a lifesaver! Thais was was a good communicator and very attentive to our needs. Kids enjoyed sledding and we all enjoyed the firepit. We also went tubing at nearby Gunstock. The Sutton House is very convenient to a lot of attractions. We'd definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brea M.

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

Wedding house

Thais was great hosting our group for my wedding at castle in the clouds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Family Vacation

The mansion was perfect in many ways. It was a perfect property for our three generation, four family group of 15. The rooms were large and comfortable and easily accommodated the four adult couples, one with a four year old, the two teens who wanted their own rooms and the two pairs of cousins who wanted to bunk together. The large living room was a great place for playing board games at night or for just unwinding. The large, well-equipped kitchen was very organized and all drawers and cabinets were labeled. Beautiful sun room for breakfast or lunch. Nice outdoor patio for relaxation and a large covered patio area for grilling and outdoor dining. Nice pool with firepit which grandkids loved for making smores. Situated within walking distance of Center Harbor: restaurants, beach, supermarket, etc. Located on fairly busy route with early morning traffic. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and Thais was a warm and friendly hostess and very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Beautiful Place

The house is beautiful and worked out perfectly for our family get together
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
It was such a pleasure to have you and your family come and spend time with us. We hope that in the near future you will come again. Take care of yourselves.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Beautiful place

Our family, including children and grandchildren, had a wonderful time here. The rooms are beautiful, each with their own bathroom. The pool was great, and Thais was very responsive and helpful to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2021
We are so happy that you and your family chose the Sutton House B+B to vacation at. It was an absolute pleasure having your family here. We hope that you will come again soon and make this your vacation spot!! Take Care
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle M.

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

Perfect 3 day getaway

Stayed here with family to celebrate my mother’s 70th bday and it was incredible. From the minute we walked in Thais made us feel like we were at home. I have never stayed at a cleaner B&B. Our whole trip was a wonderful experience!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Wonderful escape

We met 3 other families at the Sutton House for a week of fun. We had children ranging from 2-12 and filled the house to the brim. Thais was such a wonderful host. She was available anytime we needed assistance and her home is a perfect blend of a historical house with every modern amenity. Thais quietly did extra things to enhance our stay without us knowing or asking that made our stay feel even more special. The location could not be better! We very much hope to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2021
Thank you Jennifer. We enjoyed having your family and hope you will come again.-Thais
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Winter getaway

Great house for a big family! Close to so many different fun things to do. Right on the lake, so we will be thinking about coming back for a summer getaway in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

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

Perfect COVID getaway

This property is the perfect weekend getaway (even during COVID). Very happy with the cleanliness and COVID precautions the Property Manager has implemented.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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Hosted by Thais StClair

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