Comfortable family lake house with tennis court and private beach
Large comfortable family house located on a quiet dirt road with access to sandy lakefront beach and walking trails. The house includes a large living room with a fireplace and grand piano, a spacious dining room, tons of puzzles, games, books, etc, and a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to cook for a crowd. The property features a short walking trail, tennis court, basketball hoop, fire pit, a barn with pool table, foosball, ping pong, and a variety of lawn games. The family beach (shared between 2 households) offers views of Mt. Cube as well as canoes, kayaks, rafts and plenty of beach toys. Nothing too fussy or fancy- this is the perfect place for a fun family vacation, reunion, work retreat or adventure base. The location offers easy access to the White Mountains and the Appalachian Trail (1.5 miles down the road) and is within reach of many hiking, biking, cross country and downhill ski destinations. The house is on a quiet, dead-end, dirt road, perfect for dog walks, kids on bikes, and birding. This place is also dog friendly. NOTE: This house shares a 20 acre property with another separate rental house. This rental is used only sporadically, but we can’t guarantee it will not be in use during your stay. For more information, please contact the host. Also, while this house has high-speed internet available to guests, there is NO tv or entertainment system, and the area we live in does not have cell service. (We hope you enjoy the opportunity to disconnect!)
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No children should be in the barn or the at the beach unsupervised.
Important information
You need to know
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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Orford
Orford is home to this holiday home. Bradford Golf Club and Lake Morey Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Mountain National Forest and Plummer's Ledge Natural Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Haverhill Library and Cultural Center, or check out an event or a game at Bear Ridge Raceway.
Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Calamity Jane's Restaurant - 19 min drive
Big Red's - 27 min drive
Roadside Grill - 17 min drive
The Greenhouse Restaurant - 26 min drive
Arianas - 25 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Comfortable family lake house with tennis court and private beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Comfortable family lake house with tennis court and private beach?
As of 14 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfortable family lake house with tennis court and private beach on 1 May 2026 start from £260, 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.
How much is parking at Comfortable family lake house with tennis court and private beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Comfortable family lake house with tennis court and private beach?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Comfortable family lake house with tennis court and private beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Comfortable family lake house with tennis court and private beach located?
Set in Orford, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of White Mountain National Forest, Riverside Park and Hamilton Field. Lake Armington and Connecticut River are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay was just perfect for the whole family with so many activities available to the group.
The house is wonderful and the host has thought of everything to complete the stay. The location and access to the water along with boats and other activities completed the stay.
This stay was everything we could have wanted! Perfect place to relax by the fire, walk by the lake, or even take the kayaks out. We're so grateful for Deva and her help!
A really great space for family! Every accommodation you could possibly need! Quick responsive replies from host. Beautiful location…..plenty of nature to enjoy. Would definitely come back!
Every thing about the property exceeded our expectations. The hosts were friendly and helpful and the house was a great place for our group to get together. Peaceful, charming and clean.
The house was beautiful and cozy as the pictures show. It was also very well stocked with three full bedrooms each with private bathrooms. We had an amazing stay hiking/skiing nearby during the day and relaxing at the house at night!
Valentin S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2023
Thanks so much for the kind words Valentin! You left the place so neat and clean. Come again soon!
This lovely home was perfect for our stay. The owners—who are friendly and live just down the road—have done a lot to make sure the house is comfortable and enjoyable:
• dozens of board games
• dozens of jigsaw puzzles
• LOTS of books
• a piano
• a fireplace
• 2 firepits
• multiple boats/kayaks/canoes/paddle boards
• a well-stocked kitchen with pretty much every kitchen gadget, utensil, and dish/cookware you could need
Highly recommended!
This is such a great property! Perfect spot for a family vacation with plenty of opportunities for every age to have fun, relax and create great memories. We were amazed by the beauty of surrounding forest and the fall colors. We will hapilly return to continue our exploration of New England.
Mihail F.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words Mihail! You were the perfect guests and the house was immaculate. Please come again!
Beautiful retreat at a perfect location, amazing hosts!
The house is spacious, beautiful, and has everything you could want (games, cookware, towels, everything. Communicating with property manager was perfect and the setting cannot be beat! If you are looking for a beautiful spacious family home, set in the gorgeous forest land of NH, with all the things you could want, this is your place. We will be back!
Our group came to NH/VT for a hockey tournament and it ended up getting cancelled - we had so much fun relaxing at the cabin with all the puzzles, books, vintage record player, grand piano, cozy fireplace. It was lovely. A little bit aways from town so get provisions for your stay (groceries, coffee, etc) and not very good cell service. Other than that we had such a fun time, so picturesque
Devinne C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2024
Thanks Devinne! Really glad you and your folks had a good time, despite the awful weather. Best wishes! Deva
Our property manager checked in prior to our staying to make sure we had all our questions answered which was great. Even thought we brought all our own stuff the home was well stocked with kitchen needs. The privacy was amazing and the pond was beautiful even though we didn't get to go on it due to weather. We took a few walks on the road. We played in the barn a part of the afternoon to do pool, foosball, and pingpong that got us through the weather. We hope to return some day in the future.
Thanks,
Our 60th birthday party girls
My husband and I stayed at this property with our friends the weekend of the total solar eclipse and had an amazing time! Since we were traveling in early April, I knew there wouldn’t be as many outdoorsy activities to do in the area, so I wanted to stay somewhere with indoor activities available. This property was exactly what I was looking for and more! We enjoyed hanging out in the barn with ping pong, foosball, and pool, plus the many board games and piano in the house. The WiFi was fast and reliable, making it easy to stay connected (if needed) in an area that has no cell service.
Walking across the road gives you access to an absolutely gorgeous view of water and mountains, no matter what the season. I’d love to visit again in the summer to make more use of the beach and basketball court. There is no shortage of activities and beautiful nature to explore at this property!
This is a wonderful place to stay with a group of friends or family. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, which is a big plus. The only suggestion I have is to make sure to time your showers because I did run out of hot water a couple times while showering, but I think my friends had showered just before me.
Otherwise everything was absolutely perfect! Deva was an excellent host, communicating with me ahead of our stay to make sure the driveway was plowed in time for our arrival and gave clear instructions on how to get there.
Would definitely recommend this property and hope to visit again!
Taryn D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2024
Thanks for the wonderful comments Taryn! We hope to host you again in the future.
About the host
Hosted by Deva Steketee
My name is Deva, I grew up in Orford on the property next door where my parents still live. With my husband, I run a small masonry business in town. Our extended family has always loved and treasured our home on Upper Baker Pond and we hope you enjoy it just as much.