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Peaceful Getaway Close to Lake Boating, Hiking, Skiing

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A row of houses by a calm lake with reflections, surrounded by autumn trees.
A spacious living area with a large island, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A dining area with a wooden table and black chairs, large windows with views of trees, and a vase with flowers on the table.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a chandelier, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a view to a balcony.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Alton, NH
  • Place, Hills Pond
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Gunstock Mountain Resort
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

lower floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

main florro bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Getaway Close to Lake Boating, Hiking, Skiing

Tucked into the scenic Alton Bay mountainside, this charming cottage offers 3 bedrooms and 2 living areas— and a loft, ideal for a weekend getaway or longer stay. Quiet neighborhood with great walking.
Perfect for families or couples, it's your go to adventure spot! Explore 3 nearby lakes, hike picturesque trails, or hit the ski slopes in winter. Rent a boat for lake fun or relax in nature’s beauty. This property is a blend of adventure and retreat, with historic Wolfeboro just a quick drive away.
We have parking available for 3 cars. The garage is currently not available.
Your adventure awaits with Winniescapes.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4246166vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Alton Bay

Located in Alton Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lake Winnipesaukee and Merrymeeting Marsh reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hampshire Pewter Co. and Gunstock Mountain Coaster. Travelling with kids? Consider Stand Up Paddleboard NH and New Hampshire Boat Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Alton, NH

What's nearby

  • Hills Pond - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 30 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 33 min drive - 33.5 km
  • New Hampshire International Speedway - 41 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Squam Lake - 51 min drive - 56.0 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 42 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Barrel Bar & Grille - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bay - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shibley's At The Pier - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Getaway Close to Lake Boating, Hiking, Skiing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful Getaway Close to Lake Boating, Hiking, Skiing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Getaway Close to Lake Boating, Hiking, Skiing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Getaway Close to Lake Boating, Hiking, Skiing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Getaway Close to Lake Boating, Hiking, Skiing located?

This family-friendly Alton Bay holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Hills Pond and Sunset Lake. Mount Major is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

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

Great location

Great views
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2025
We enjoyed hosting Sherry and her family and welcome them back anytime. They were great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stasia B.

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

Parents getaway

Property was extremely clean and very well represented in the listing, honestly even more room than I was expecting! So quiet and perfectly located just far enough from the city center. We do this little getaway every year for Laconia and it was a perfect distance from Weir’s Beach for a nice little ride in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2025
Stacia, It was an absolute pleasure hosting you all!!! We have a great venue in Gilford for summer concerts for your next trip. We would love to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter L.

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

Pleasant place to stay in.

Overall, the house is very nice and provides for all the basic needs. Some things have been overlooked, such as providing an adequate number of hangers in the closets and a drying rack for hand-washed dishes in the kitchen. Also, there wasn't a single sharp knife in the kitchen, In general, the kitchen was not adequately equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing this Peter. This is a new listing and we apologize that you felt the kitchen knives weren’t efficient. We will make sure we update them and check on closets for hangers. We appreciate your feedback.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This was a good, clean, solid stay for a couple who used primarily the main floor. The main floor bedroom was comfortable with an in window AC, the house had on demand, tankless hot water, and the main floor living room had comfortable couches and another in window AC. There was a definite lack of privacy on the main floor as one side of the house and bathroom lacked curtains or blinds. The house is in thick woods but I could see two windows of the neighbor’s house directly out the living room bay windows and kitchen window. The loft was a nice space but unusable due to the extreme heat Alton had during our rental. There is no central air. The house was advertised as air conditioned, which was accurate for the main floor, but the loft and basement had no AC. The basement is partially subterranean (two bedrooms) cooling the rooms off and likely making them tolerable but we expected AC and didn’t have it. The host was responsive and understood the listing issue, and should correct it moving forward. There was a lower floor laundry, which was helpful and we used it before we left. The main floor dining room table wasn’t used as the chairs were an old timey swivel type design, which felt as if it would fall apart. The barstools were a similar design and equally unusable for me but we really didn’t need the table or bar area. There were instructions for a pellet stove, but only a gas grill with ancient propane tank were found. This rental was near family, and served our purpose.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026

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