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Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok

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Property grounds
A cozy room with a blue sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table. Large windows offer a view of a forested area.
A group of people seated around a campfire in an outdoor setting with trees and a house in the background.
A covered porch with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the surrounding trees.
A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a desk with a lamp, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Toys
  • Free internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gilmanton IW, NH
  • Place, Crystal Lake Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Winnipesaukee
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Gilmanton IW

Located in Gilmanton IW, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Hampshire Pewter Co. and Stand Up Paddleboard NH are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Brookside Mall and Tanger Outlets Tilton. Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Libby Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Gilmanton IW, NH

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 17 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 34 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Weirs Beach - 36 min drive - 46.7 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 38 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 29 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bay - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Shibley's At The Pier - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gilmanton IW cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Lake Park, Suncook River and Lake Manning. Sunset Lake and Gilmanton Iron Works Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 12 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 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 made amazing family memories! Very family friendly beach and the water was so warm and crystal clear. Would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cottage, very homey and comfortable for me and my daughter and her husband and two girls, ages 2 and 4, and their dog! Owners were friendly and helpful and the beach area was perfect for swimming and docking the small boat we brought. I would absolutely recommend this spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are very thankful that we were allowed to bring our two larger dogs with no issues from the host. It is difficult to find hosts that are OK with bigger dogs.The property was amazing and calm and just what we needed after a hectic summer. The water was beautiful and everyone on the property was extremely friendly and pleasant. We hope to return one day soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our rustic cabin met all our expectations. Our host was very responsive and friendly, even accommodating our unusual two am arrival time. The location and the lake were beautiful, with many attractions close by and panoramic views of mountains from the edge of pristine Crystal Lake. We definitely plan on returning!Greg and Eve
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners were very nice and accomodating helping us with anything we needed. This was a perfect location to stay at for the races at NHIS.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect get away

I spent a week at this property with my friends and family, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. The cabins are quaint and rustic with nothing fancy but just the right amount of space. We spent most of our time at the lake, with the extremely friendly and accommodating owners of the property. The porch in the Brown Camp cabin, where we stayed, is perfect for meals and makes cool evenings and rainy days enjoyable. The property is adorable, with 3 docks and a floating raft, plenty of canoes and kayaks to use as we pleased, and floats and toys for the kids to use on the beach and in the water. There's a cute country store 5 min down the road if you need supplies. If you're looking for a comfortable, cabin vacation next to a quiet lake where you can kick back and relax and forget about the real world, this is your place. We definitely plan to return as often as we can.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in the “Brown Camp” was everything that we could have wanted!More than adequate space for 4 adults, 3 children aged 2-7, and 2 large dogs!I personally enjoyed the screened in porch so much and claimed my spot in a comfy wicker chair where the breeze was cool and comfortable, and perfect for reading a good book!Our hosts were very friendly and super easy to communicate with, even inviting our family to the lake to share a fire and smores with them! Darcy put in a request for good weather for our stay and we had beautiful weather with only 1 rain day!We had a great time and really hope to visit again in the near future!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rain

Great library
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sue & Art were great host. I had forgotten a tarp for my motorcycle they pulled one off there boat

Would definitely come back! Would highly recommend! Family friendly. Great fishing, the scenery was breathtaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A slice of Heaven

My husband, myself along with my sister and brother-in-law stayed a week in September in the Villa. The property was gorgeous, weather was fabulous and Sue and Art were the perfect hosts. It was one of the most relaxing weeks we’ve had in a very long time and are thankful for the time we spent enjoying the property and Everything the camp had to offer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

This place is a little slice of heaven. The cabin was absolutely perfect- It was rustic, with plenty of space, comfortable beds, and everything you need to make delicious meals! The beach front is absolutely beautiful, the best spot on the lake, with a sandy beach, three piers, a dock to swim out to, and every kind of water toy you can imagine! My family had a blast canoeing, kayaking fishing, swimming, and enjoying a week of lake life! We will definitely be renting here in future years! Thanks to Sue and Art for being such awesome hosts, they were attentive, but not overbearing! I already miss the view, and the sunsets over the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2020
These folks were so much fun to have around. Our Grandkids loved their kids in spite of the age differences (3-11) and Stacy spent a lot of time doing craft projects and "visiting" with our Grands. They are fun to visit with and watch them enjoying Crystal Acres. I do hope they come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our rainy vacation

Was exactly what I expected with pics and description.owners were super friendly and helpful when necessary but never overbearing,as they live on the property.well water was super nice! Also VERY welcoming and accommodating with our two dogs.the free use of canoes and kayaks was sweet.What really stunk was the weather.we only had one beach day,if they could have controlled the weather it would have been an outstanding week!! Than you all for a relaxing vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
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