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Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Bear Island Cottage w/shared Dock, BOAT REQUIRED

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A deck with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A hotel room with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a large mirror on the wall.
A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.
A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, armchairs, and a dining area, featuring large windows and a wooden ceiling.
A lakeside cabin with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees and a small building in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Winnipesaukee

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

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Tuftonboro, NH
  • Place, Lake Winnipesaukee
    ‪1 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Room - Second Floor

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

First Floor

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom - Second Floor

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Tuftonboro

Located in Tuftonboro, this cottage is on the waterfront. Ridgewood Country Club and Waukewan Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Squam Lake and The Loon Center. Interlakes Summer Theater and Annalee Outlet are also worth visiting. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Tuftonboro, NH

What's nearby

  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 57 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Breeze
  • ‪Ellacoya Barn & Grille - ‬50 min drive
  • Castle In The Clouds
  • ‪Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls 2 - ‬46 min drive
  • Patrick's Pub & Eatery

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Bear Island Cottage w/shared Dock, BOAT REQUIRED pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Bear Island Cottage w/shared Dock, BOAT REQUIRED?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Bear Island Cottage w/shared Dock, BOAT REQUIRED?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Bear Island Cottage w/shared Dock, BOAT REQUIRED?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Bear Island Cottage w/shared Dock, BOAT REQUIRED located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Multonborough Town Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake Kanasatka and Old Country Store and Museum. Blackcat Island is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a fantastic property with a great host. I would definitely recommend staying here. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and very nice hosts. Loved having water and linens provided. The kitchen was a bit small and lacking room for preparing meals and clean up. It was a bit difficult getting in kayaks since there was no sandy beach. But all in all it was a great vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2025
Hi Clede, thank you for staying with us at 26 Little Bear Island, glad you had a nice stay, would love to have you return sometime. Greg Barsanti
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little bear island cottage

Wonderful stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding location!

Nice cottage on a beautiful island. Calm, relaxing location. Very friendly host and easy transaction. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2025
Thank you Josh, we truly appreciate your staying with us and please keep us in n mind for any future visits. Greg Barsanti
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing Trip

Great place, Very nice people
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful vintage lakeside cottage but with all the modern amenities. Very well stocked kitchen, soft bed linens, loads of towels.We swam every day, used the kayaks, best of all was lounging on the porch. We had a perfect relaxed vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Get Away

Greg’s house on Little Bear is absolutely wonderful. The lake is great, it’s tucked in a quiet spot, and has everything you’d ever need. I couldn’t recommend a better place to stay on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2020
Thank you Tyler, our goal is to provide a unique experience off the beaten path. Would love to have you join us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect island getaway

Comfortable home, fully appointed for family/boat life on the lake. Great location! The owners/next door neighbor were very welcoming and make you feel like a part of the family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome trip!

We loved staying in this cabin on Little Bear Island - Location and view were stellar! Enjoyed swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. The neighbors were super nice too. Great experience overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Hi Stephanie, thank you for choosing 26 Little Bear Island. We endeavor to continually upgrade the experience folks have visiting. Please come back next year to see what’s new. Greg Barsanti
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd stay in the past 3 years. I can’t say enough about the courtesy of the host. Above and beyond any other host I’ve dealt with. Same as the property, I can’t say enough about how pleasant it is to stay there. The house has always been above expectations. Me and my son look forward to the next year as soon as we leave the lake. Can’t have a better, relaxing, enjoyable vacation anywhere else. The only problem is that the week goes by to fast. We never want to leave. These vacations on Bear Island are memories that can never be forgotten or taking away from my family. We are already looking so forward to next year. Greg, thank you so very much for the stay and the memories that you give us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2026
Thank you Timm, we truly appreciate your kind words, our goals are to foster an awareness of the specialness of our little slice of Lake Winnipesaukee and create longterm relationships with appreciative guests, thank you for assisting us. Greg Barsanti
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation 2023

Everything was just as described.had a great time Can’t wait to go back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

Little Bear Island and it’s inhabitants were welcoming and despite the poor weather, we had a fantastic time taking advantage of the gorgeous views and nature. We will surely return!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2023
Thank you Shannon, glad you were able to make the best of Mother Nature’s almost continuous rain this year. Greg Barsanti
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what I needed

The Barsanti family where very friendly and accommodating. The house was spacious and clean plenty of games on hand for rainy day entertainment We enjoyed everything about our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best place to stay on the lake!!!

We absolutely love staying on Little Bear Island! As avid boaters, it is such a unique experience to be able to stay on an island (and something we'd never be able to afford otherwise!!)!!! This property is perfect for our low-key and relaxing family weekend. The owners are such fantastic people and make you feel like family when you're there! The property is lovely and has everything we could ask for. We look forward to many more Memorial Day weekends on Little Bear!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Birthday Ever

Absolutely beautiful place!! Owners are extremely friendly and fast to respond with any questions. Celebrated my wife’s birthday here and she fell in love with the place. Very clean, private, and peaceful. 5 stars all the way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2022
Thank you James, so glad we could be part of the special day for your wife’s birthday. “Happy Birthday “, would love to have you return in the future. Greg Barsanti
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great communications with the owner and family

We all had a very good experience at the camp, it was a first time for us good .with island living you have to have all your ducks in a row
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

The Greg and his family could not have been nicer. The property was clean and bedrooms fresh. The bathroom was nice as was the kitchen. It was great to explore another part of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2020
Hello Heidi, thank you for your comments, our goal is to provide a comfortable home away from home experience and continually make the experience better. New living room furniture and kitchen cabinets this month. Would love to have you back next summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Right!

Wife and I wanted a comfortable island experience on Lake Winnipesaukee and this was just the right fit! My wife, our dog and I had a great weekend at this affordable island house. Hosts were responsive throughout the process whenever we had questions. Thanks for a memorable weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2021
Hi Ross, Thank you for your comments. My family is committed to bettering our guests experiences by continually upgrading the property both during the season and pre and post season. Would love to have you and your family return next season to see the changes we make. Greg Barsanti
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful September stay

Our family had a wonderful stay at Little Bear Island the first week in September. It was a truly great stay. We enjoyed the house and being able to spend time on the water. The communication before and during our stay was excellent and the guidance on how to navigate to the island dock was so appreciated. We rented a boat from Trexler's Marina and they also provided excellent and responsive service. Our family, including kids were so grateful for the chance to spend a week on this island and to be on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and Enjoyable Getaway

This home exceeded our expectations! It had everything we needed and more. My husband and two boys (ages 8 and 10) enjoyed fishing and kayaking, while I soaked up the gorgeous sunrises and swam in the lake. It’s the perfect location with so much to do in the area from hiking trails with waterfalls to nice beach spots on the lake. The owners are wonderful people who were more than accommodating with any questions and concerns we had. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again, couldn’t ask for a better stay, so peaceful and such a kind, helpful host. Coming to the house has such a comfortable, relaxing feeling. Everything is perfect and just waiting for our arrival. I would give 10 stars if I was able. The whole family couldn’t be happier. Thanks again to the host and we will see you again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing week-long getaway here with my husband and our dog. The island property is perfectly located with easy access to the dock, which made for a nice week of boating and fishing. It was such a peaceful, relaxing escape, and the home had everything we needed. A highlight was spotting a group of deer right in the backyard during our stay. Greg was incredibly welcoming and accommodating in our communication and went above and beyond to make sure everything was ready for our stay. He was even so thoughtful about other dogs in the area while our pup was with us recovering from leg surgery. We would definitely love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Thank you Brianna, we love having families as yours who can openly communicate during the entire experience. We would love to have you return anytime in the future. Greg Barsanti
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overall fantastic experience, great host/family, beautiful and clean home.

Just a great stay, can’t say enough about the host, house and property, well kept, great dock for the boat, this property is the definition of a vacation home. Everything you need is there, the host goes above and beyond to make sure the guest are happy. The area on the island is beautiful with great views. Nothing at all negative to say about the host and property. Had such a relaxing and great time with just me and my 18 yr old son, great fishing as well. Thanks again the the host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2024
Thank you Tim, glad you had a wonderful time. We truly love our Island retreat and enjoy sharing our special place with great folks. Would love to have you return and enjoy more Island time and great fishing. Many thanks, Greg Barsanti
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