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Lake Sunapee- above it all, High-up Hideaway! Lake Swim Ski Hike- ALL Year FUN

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Sunset on the dock
Exterior
Firepit area
Property grounds
Large open living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
13 Highland Ave, Newbury, NH, 03255
  • Lake Sunapee
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • The Fells
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mount Sunapee State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake Sunapee- above it all, High-up Hideaway! Lake Swim Ski Hike- ALL Year FUN

Set in a tranquil wooded area high atop a gravel road, this chalet home features all the amenities with a touch of rustic. Access to private community acreage on Lake Sunapee is a short walk downhill and includes a large dock for relaxing with steps to sandy beach- bring a book, lunch, or your kayaks/ SUPs / floats.There are many hiking trails, close to the Fells, and less than 2 miles from Mt Sunapee skiing- this is the perfect getaway for any season.
The living room is cozy and is open to the kitchen and dining room. This home can accommodate a party of up to 8 with 4 bedrooms/ 2 Baths (2nd floor with: large Master Bedroom with a King Bed, 2 Full Beds room, and a Bath with stand-up shower; 1st floor with: 1 Queen room, 2 twins room and a bath with tub/ shower).
There is Wifi and there are board games, as well as a fire pit for evening relaxation.
Get away from it all, high up above Lake Sunapee in a chalet for family and friends to gather and make memories!

Mount Sunapee is 1.5 miles away and the Mountain always has events going on at the base lodge. You can check the calendar of events on their website to see if there is a concert, 5k mudrucker race, lobster bakes, or craftsmen fair going on during your planned stay. In the winter the Mountain offers fantastic skiing with terrain parks, challenging slopes, the new acro bag, and even winter ziplining. In the summer there is also a range of activities available at the Mountain. They offer Ziplining, off road Segway Tours, Frisbee golf, miniature golf, and more.

The views from the dock on Lake Sunapee are amazing and you could walk down and enjoy them anytime. It was an amazing night when we walked down with flashlights and watched all the shooting stars crossing the night sky. With little surrounding light the night sky can be fascinating and the kids absolutely loved seeing it.

The Fells historic home and gardens are very close by and in the summer they are a must see. The home brings you back to earlier times and the gardens are beautiful and have trails for you to hike down to the shores of Lake Sunapee.

If you are a more avid hiker there are trails all around this home that range from easy walks to more challenging climbs. The moderate hike up to sunset hill is enjoyable and can be attempted by anyone. One of the more challenging hikes is the Summit Trail that takes you from the parking lot of the ski mountain to its peak and if you want to extend that hike it connects to a trail that continues on to Kearsarge Mountain. Sorry- no boats or motorized water sports from our dock.

Property manager

Brenda Janotha

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Chidren will love all the outdoor activities.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Inquire with owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the home please.

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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newbury

Located in Newbury, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at John Hay National Wildlife Refuge and Pillsbury State Park, while New London Historical Society and New London Barn Playhouse are cultural highlights. Bayberry Barn Christmas Shop and Potter Place Depot are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Map
13 Highland Ave, Newbury, NH, 03255

What's nearby

  • John Hay National Wildlife Refuge - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Sunapee - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • The Fells - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mount Sunapee State Park - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Colby-Sawyer College - 16 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Claremont Station - 35 min drive
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's Bar & Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tucker's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Millstone Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Sunapee- above it all, High-up Hideaway! Lake Swim Ski Hike- ALL Year FUN pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Sunapee- above it all, High-up Hideaway! Lake Swim Ski Hike- ALL Year FUN?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Sunapee- above it all, High-up Hideaway! Lake Swim Ski Hike- ALL Year FUN?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Sunapee- above it all, High-up Hideaway! Lake Swim Ski Hike- ALL Year FUN located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Sunapee, John Hay National Wildlife Refuge and The Fells. Pillsbury State Park and Mount Sunapee State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Great spot near the lake!

Beautiful views from the deck! We spent the nights out there while the kiddos were sleeping. I was nervous about mosquitoes but I’m not sure if it was bc the deck was so high up we never had an issue! Huge plus. We spent most of our time on the dock fishing and just taking in the gorgeous view. The owners were super helpful and accommodating. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay as the house was very close to my family who live in Newbury so it was convenient for visiting. The house is comfortable and in a peaceful forested area. One recommendation I would make if possible is to install a thermostat that can be controlled remotely. We arrived late at night on a very cold night and the house took a long time to warm up.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Allen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

To many steps

The house was clean and well equipped. However the climb from the parking area up to the house should be made clear (34 steps). Then there’s the hike to and from the dock. It’s a very steep incline to get to the water. Unless you use a stairclimber and are under 55 I’d look for something else.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Duncan B., Alexandria virginia

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

Comments

I was there with siblings all 65+. It was difficult on interior and exterior chairs not having handrails; especially with luggage. Someone needs to check the light bulbs as there were a number out. The coffee maker needs to be updated from standard drip to Kuerig.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Extreme Inclines Curtailed Family Fun

While the property was lovely and comfortable with all the amenities we needed as a family. We were disappointed in the physical location and the unexpected terrain. The property has no clear view of the water and feel more like a treehouse than a lake front rental. The wooden steps up to the house are many and very slippery in the rain, for anyone with mobility issues this would be a problem. Finally, access to the lake front includes an extreme incline, making trips with water equipment and supplies incredibly difficult and involved. The area does have some good restaurants and activities but there is a weekend warrior rather than vacation land vibe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Allyson F.

Would love to come back

My friends and I had great time staying at the Sunapee house. All ten of us had a comfortable place to sleep. The amenities were all very nice. The washer/dryer was definitely a plus, as well as the full kitchen with a dishwasher. The wood burning fireplace was also a very nice touch. You can tell the space is brand new. The location was perfect. We skied a few days at Mount Sunapee, which was only a 7 minute drive away. So convenient! The house was very easy to get to and there was plenty of parking. The property is private and has nice view of the lake. I image it would be a great vacation destination in the warm weather. The owner of the property was very accommodating and responsive to any questions or concerns we had before and during our stay. The rental process was very easy. My only suggestion would be to provide more towels, toilet paper, and paper towels for guests. It would also be great to have some board games. Thanks for letting us stay!

6/10 Okay

Willa R., Hartly, Delaware

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Love the house!

Love the house. It was nice and cozy. But it was a walk up and down a steep hill to the water. Lots of stairs to get to the house. I had a stroke and two knee replacements. Plus my husband had surgery done on his thigh. If I had realize there were so many steps I would not of rented it. But otherwise it was absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Billy S.

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

Sunapee dream.

Great property, dreamy location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Carol O.

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

Cabin in the woods

Beautiful area of New Hampshire! The cabin is located in the woods a short distance from Lake Sunapee. You can see glimpses of the lake through the trees from the deck. It’s an older cabin, but comfortable for our 7 people and it had everything we needed. We had a great time! We did have a couple of issues. Check-in was challenging since the host had died the day before and there was no backup number, so it took us several hours to get the code to the lock box. Thanks to a neighbor, we were in before dark. We had an invasion of carpenter ants after the first rainstorm, but spraying the base boards, entry ways and a hole above the bottom of the stairway every night before bed kept them away. We were never able to get in touch with the other owner, but we were able to resolve the issue that we had at check out. Unfortunate about the death of the host. My sympathies to family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Jennifer B.

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Girl’s Weekend

Property was not quite as described in pictures and written narrative. Walk to the water is short, but not if you are planning on bringing kayaks, chairs, etc. Really have to drive down. No real view of water. Trees blocking view from deck. Fire pit very over grown. Septic smell in morning was horrible if on deck. House needs a good cleaning. Lots of Spider webs in corners, ceiling, etc. Deck has nails that need to be hammered down. Cute place, but needs some care, painting, deep clean. There was an issue with it not being cleaned when we checked it. Owner was able to get cleaning people in with hour, hour and half. They did basic clean because we were sitting on the deck. However, owner compensated for this issue. Overall met our needs for a few days away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Brett H.

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

Very nice

Was a good stay for myself and friends over the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Sunapee Home

Nice house. Very quiet neighborhood. Short walk to the semi private pier. Rick was very good host. Never had an issue getting in touch with him. Would love to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Valerie A.

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

Great place for family gathering

Had a great time for a smaller (10) family gathering. Enough sleeping quarters, nice deck, short walk to association deck to fish or float in surrounding water. Didn’t use the fire pit but was a nice set up. Cozy and nice all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Edward C.

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

Family vacation

Had a great time beautiful area
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Kassandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good place to stay

Overall was a nice place clean easy to find beach just a walk away quiet little get away
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R., Merrimack, NH

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

Great time

Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Julie L.

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

Peaceful and homey

Quite and private. Beautiful area to hangout on semi-private dock on Sunapee. Very comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darlene D.

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

Newbury

Place was very clean and the check in process was simple. Host was very responsive to questions via message though VRBO site. I contacted him a few times and he got back to me very quickly which made a difference. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Philip L.

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

Nice place to sleep when spending time in the slopes or lake.

The home was nice and cozy. Plenty of space for sleeping. A good base for winter or summer outdoor fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

Great house and excellent location!

I recently stayed here with my family. We were in the area for a ski trip to Mount Sunapee. The house is super close to the mountain which made it a very convenient place to stay. The neighborhood is quiet and very peaceful. The owner was easy to work with too. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

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

Great trip

We enjoyed our stay at the lake house. The lake was beautiful and we had the dock to ourselves. We also did some hiking. The weather was perfect. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Perfect Family Gathering Place

We all had an amazing week enjoying the coziness & privacy of the house. We all slept comfortably & had space to be together in the open living room & adjoining deck. The kitchen is well equipped. The beautiful lake was enjoyed by all & only a short walk away. The fire pit in the yard was an added bonus where we spent several evenings together. Rick was very helpful, easy to communicate with & always available to speak to if needed. We found beautiful hiking trails to enjoy nearby as well as a good Italian Deli & great ice cream! It was hard to leave. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Perfect for our 8 person group

This Newbury property was perfect for our family trip with 8 people. There were enough rooms to fit everyone, a nice open main floor that opens out to a big deck - so we didn't feel cramped. The private dock was a short walk away and we always had it to ourselves. Great time and place, and working with the owner (Rick) was a breeze. We would definitely consider staying here again when we return to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Great location

Stayed for an extra long weekend (Thursday-Tuesday) with family. House was clean, bright and comfortable beds! Great layout for larger groups with open kitchen/den and large deck. Located near restaurants, lake and shopping. Rick was great very attentive when called. Would definitely recommend! Thank you again Rick!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Easy and friendly process and the perfect place!

We had a fantastic time. Rick made everything extremely easy and straightforward and the house was absolutely wonderful. Great spot for the whole family!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Brenda Janotha

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This home is owned by two couples looking for a place to create memories with their children.

Why they chose this property

This property offered the unique opportunity to own a vacation home that could be used in any season of the year. With Lake Sunapee access and Mount Sunapee close by there is always fun things to do.

What makes this property unique

The quiet and peace that you find just being at this home and at the same time having many activities to enjoy so close to the home is just amazing.

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