Relax in our comfortable cottage and enjoy the beautiful beach and glacial lake.

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A wooden cabin interior with a red sofa, kitchen area, and a wheelchair.
A cabin with two Adirondack chairs, a hammock, and a picnic table.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a chandelier, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a dining area with a view of the forest.
A lakeside campsite with a swing set, chairs, and a warning sign.
A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, a porch, and a garden area with flowers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Alton, NH
  • Place, Halfmoon Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Monroe Drive
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Winnipesaukee
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Alton

Located in Alton, this cottage is near 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. Heritage Park Railroad Museum and Stand Up Paddleboard NH are also worth visiting. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Alton, NH

What's nearby

  • Halfmoon Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Monroe Drive - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 11 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 32 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 35 min drive - 43.1 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 32 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bay - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shibley's At The Pier - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Johnson's Seafood & Steak - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax in our comfortable cottage and enjoy the beautiful beach and glacial lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relax in our comfortable cottage and enjoy the beautiful beach and glacial lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax in our comfortable cottage and enjoy the beautiful beach and glacial lake.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax in our comfortable cottage and enjoy the beautiful beach and glacial lake.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax in our comfortable cottage and enjoy the beautiful beach and glacial lake. located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is steps from Halfmoon Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Upper Suncook Lake and Suncook River. New Durham Town Hall and New Durham Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to relax and unwind. Surprisingly quiet and peaceful. The beach was amazing and well kept. Best beach for kids, stays shallow for quite aways out. Definitely will come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

It is defintely a little piece of heaven......

We had a wonderful vacation at this cottage on half moon lake. The cottage is fully stocked and the grounds are beautiful!!!! The lake has a beach that is absolutely beautiful with breathtaking views. One of our best family vacations!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Cheryl, thank you for those kind words. We are so glad that you found us. We look forward to sharing our cottage with you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

Great little cabin in the woods with everything that we need to enjoy our stay. Short walk to a very clean beach, set up with tables and chairs, hidden gem for sure! Only thing is the beds are not very comfy some new mattresses could make it perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Forget About Life for a While

We had the most wonderful time at the cabin. It was so clean and inviting. So many amenities.....dinnerware, cookware, utensils, BBQ grill, picnic table and even chairs and table on the beach. The lake is so clean and refreshing. Definitely would go back again....5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clean home and lake

We loved our weekend getaway to the lake. The C abin was cozy and clean and had that camp-like feel to it. The lake was 100 strides away and was warm, clean with well-groomed beaches and fun for the whole family. We liked taking the canoe out to explore the lake, as well. Thank you for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Marc and Emily, we are so glad that you had a great family get away! Denise enjoyed your family very much. She works hard to keep our place in good shape for our renters, so I know that she will appreciate your comments! We would love to have you back again next year.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful view

The lake was gorgeous. The grounds were kept up. The cabin was very rustic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Like Beach Camp When I was a Kid

Very clean and cute. The cabin was built in an era where people expected a bit of "roughing it" when they were out the lake. The septic is not set up for long, hot showers or half a dozen people flushing all day long. Also, you are expected to clean up after yourself. If you can live with that, the beach is lovely and the other residents are mostly very friendly. (I did have one person explain to me that I was at "her" table, which was for cabins not rented out, while literally every single other table on the beach was empty.) The kayaks are perfect for the kids to play on and the sand is suitable for building. The stove and oven are full-sized and there are plenty of dishes. You can make regular coffee or K cup. We definitely hope to go again in the spring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

We spent a beautiful weekend unplugged by the lake! Cabin was clean and comfy, well stocked, and just a quick walk to water. Owner was super quick to reply and gave us directions to launch our boat which by the way, was perfect Todd. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin by the Lake

Enjoyed our stay at Halfmoon Lake.! Temps hit 90s but the cabin was cool and comfortable in the shade and with the fans going. WiFi was excellent which was important because I had to work and take video calls. As noted in other reviews, Bathroom/ shower a bit rustic but everything worked fine. Cabin well appointed with everything we needed and kids loved the hammock. But most importantly the Lake! So great, so close, loved being able to take a dip whenever I felt like it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Clogged shower drain (YUCK)

We were unable to shower due to a completely clogged shower drain. We didn't dare try and determine what was causing the backup. Other than this 1 untenable issue the cottage was reasonably clean and located in a family friendly little lake community with good swimming and other recreational opportunities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family time

We enjoyed swimming in the clean lake and the cottage was comfortable. The area was quiet and loved having a grocery store near by. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful setting, clean tidy rustic lodging

Property was as described. Clean, tidy well taken care of with beautiful surroundings. It would have been nice to know before we got there that the septic was old and that we shouldn't flush very often, and had to take short showers. The bathroom was between the two bedrooms and not very private. The master bedroom bed was very comfortable but the other beds were not. Our host was wonderful and was very attentive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Quiet and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So fun :)

Todd's community is just beautiful! The beach is fun and family friendly. The house was just right. We had a great time paddle boarding and hanging on the beach. Thanks Todd! :)
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2020
Thanks Jason, we are very glad that you found us and had some time to relax in this crazy year! We hope you are able to come and stay with us again. Blessings!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place for younger children.

Overall the place was great. The lake was crystal clear and clean. Used the kayaks and peddle boat a few times. Everyone was friendly. The only downside was the grill wasn’t clean and also the bathroom was older. I would go again.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2020
Thanks for the review Barbara. We are happy that you had a great time! We are planning a bathroom remodel right now which we hope will be done for next season. The grill is a challenge, guests don't always remember to clean that. I will work on that. Blessings!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feels Like Home

This cabin on Halfmoon Lake exceeded all of our expectations. The pictures just can't do it justice. It does not feel like a rental property, it feels like home. It's equipped with all of the comforts you would expect at home and offered plenty of room for our family of 5. The views of the lake along the private beach are breathtaking. We are already planning our visit for next year. Thanks for having us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hypnotic Halfmoon Lake

Halfmoon is a beautiful lake in New Hampshire, and Todd has a lovely cottage that overlooks it. The cottage has plenty of space, and the main bedroom's bed is super comfortable. This is a great property to rent if you want to get away from it all. Unlike most places round New England, the Alton area has not really changed in the past 30 years.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2020
Thanks Joseph for the kind words. The lake is awesome, I totally agree! And Alton has remained pretty much the same, which is nice. Anything you might need is close enough, but Alton and Alton Bay have not changed too much from when I started coming up to this area 50 years ago. We hope you are able to stay with us again soon. Blessings!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Weekend

Cabin was almost perfect for myself, 3 kids and granddaughter, room for more if needed. I say almost and gave four stars for only one reason, they didn’t allow campfire or fire-pits. Other than that the lake, cabin, amenities and location was perfect. Highly recommend(unless you really want to hang out by the fire at night haha)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

nice cabin

We enjoyed the cabin, the lake was very nice and the beach was great. Having access to the boats and swing set at the beach was great for our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Hetaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin is clean and cozy. It had everything we needed to be comfortable. It’s just a short walk to the sandy beach area. I loved how quiet and peaceful it was. We had two rainy days. Luckily, the cabin has good Wi-Fi connection and. a bunch of games to play. We also took a short ride to an arcade near Lake Winnipesaukee that had old school games like Pac man, Space Invaders and Donkey Kong. We floated down the Saco River on tubes one day and explored the Lost River Gorge another. Both were about an hour away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous week

Todd was excellent about communicating with me as this trip got figured out. Denise was very helpful during our stay. The property is in a beautiful area. I loved the view from the tables...flowers and lake. We enjoyed the peacefulness of the cottage, the fun beach times, putzing to Lake Winnipesaukee, and more. The neighbors gave great recommendations for meals. It was a vacation that can be repeated!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing hidden gem!

I can not say enough great things about this property. This was not our first stay at this cottage. The cottage is warm and welcoming with everything you need for a peaceful, family vacation. The beach and lake (which is visible from the cottage and about 100 step away) is beautiful. Having your own table and chairs at the beach is awesome. The lake is so clean, great for the little ones because it is shallow for quite a distance out. The bigger kids will enjoy swimming out to the raft. Todd, the owner is so easy to work with and very attentive to your needs and quickly responds to any questions you might have. Overall a great place to stay. We will be back again next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

perfect family getaway

My husband and I and our two children loved our time here. The cottage was more than we expected and suited us perfectly. The grounds and beach are beautiful and close to plenty of things to do. Recomended to any family who needs a getaway:) can't wait to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Mandy, thank you for your review. We are so glad that you found us and we would love to have stay with us again next year!
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