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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6854 sq ft
Popular amenities
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Effingham, NH
- Place, Province Lake5 min walk
- Place, Lake Winnipesaukee40 min drive
- Place, Cranmore Mountain Resort58 min drive
- Airport, Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)58 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Loft Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Loft Bedroom 2
3 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Direct Lakefront. Swim/Fish/Kayak/Hike/Relax White Mountains & NH Lakes Region.
Get back to nature at Dragonfly Cottage, a 4-season retreat right on Province Lake, with 50 FEET of lakefront!!! Let the pines & hemlocks insulate you from the world as the tranquil majesty of the lake & mountains unfolds at your doorstep. Swim, fish, paddle, hike, read, relax, or play all day. Unwind and enjoy a glass of wine around the fire pit with orchestra seating for the sunset over the gorgeous lake while listening to the sweet call of the loons. In the warmer months a gentle breeze from the mountains helps keep the bugs away while you swim, fish, paddle, hike, play & unwind with orchestra seating for the sunset over the peaceful lake as you listen to the call of the loons. A canoe, kayaks, paddle boards and inner tubes are provided in the summer months for the guests enjoyment.
For winter adventures, snowshoe, ice skate, cross country ski or hike in your backyard or take a quick jaunt to King Pine, Cranmore, Attitash, Wildcat or Wolfeboro to ski, snow tube or ice skate. Ski, snow tube or ice skate at nearby King Pine, Cranmore, Attitash, Wildcat or Wolfeboro. Enjoy wonderful antiquing, shopping and dining in nearby Ossipee, North Conway and Wolfeboro NH.
PLEASE NOTE: WASHER/DRYER IS AVAILABLE FOR GUESTS STAYING 8 DAYS OR LONGER.
HELPFUL DETAILS TO PROVIDE TO EXPEDITE YOUR BOOKINGS:
- Number of guests
- City/town and state you are tarveling from
- Full names of guests
- Ages of guests
- Are there any day or night guests during your stay that are not on your reservation? If so, please explain prior to your arrival.
THE GROUNDS:
Guests have access to a spacious deck, an outdoor dining table, gas grill, outdoor shower, kayak, canoe, 2 paddle boards, inner tubes, a private dock, a small beach for launching and a lakefront fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs which serve as front row seats to sweeping views of the lake.
THE COTTAGE:
Dragonfly Cottage is steps to the water’s edge. It’s lofted, knotty pine interior thoughtfully marries rustic charm and cozy comfort with its pine floors, exposed beams, soapstone counters and breakfast bar, generous farmer’s table, vintage inspired lighting and a warm living room with nature themed décor. Just bring your suitcase as your hosts supply a fully equipped kitchen, bedding, sheets, beach towels, bath towels, hand towels, Sling TV, internet access, an Alexa, plenty of games and a small cooler for a fun excursion.
NEARBY:
There are a host of activities nearby for every season. Within minutes you can be golfing at Province Lake Golf Course, hiking at Province Mountain, cross country skiing at Deer Cap in Ossipee, snowmobiling at Seven Lakes Snow Mobile Trails (with connections to the main trail complex) and skiing or snow tubing at King Pine Ski Area. You are a short trip to North Conway’s outlet shopping, antiquing and restaurants, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Abenaki Ski Area, Santa’s Village, Mount Washington, Wolfeboro, the White Mountains, Saco River and much more.
YOUR HOSTS:
Tim in Theresa found this hidden gem while looking for a lake front property in NH and ME to unplug from the craziness of the world around us. We fell in love with the home as soon as we saw it because of the serene surroundings and the restful feeling of being away from it all. We live and work in Massachusetts and love that we can shoot up to this lovely home in a little over an hour. We have 3 busy, youngish girls and a dog named Ozzy. We hope you will find your stay peaceful and relaxing and you will leave with many fond memories of your time with loved ones.
RING DOORBELL
To assist guests and facilitate check-ins there is a Ring Doorbell located at the front door (the door nearest the driveway). The device is equipped with a camera and microphone and is the only camera on the premises. The camera has complete, wide-angle views of the driveway and street and has night-vison capability. Should guests require assistance please ring the bell and we will be in touch via the intercom to walk you through any check-in issues. The camera is not monitored although recordings are assessible and stored for a period of time by Ring. Any attempts to disable or cover the camera will result in IMMEDIATE termination of stay.
WHAT IS INCLUDE - inside:
- 1 set of sheets/pillow cases for each bed (1 queen, 1 full & 3 twins). Turned over after each guest departure
- 1 blanket for each bed
- 1 quilt for each bed
- Pillows for each bed (7 pillows total)
- 1 bath towel per guest
- 1 wash cloth per guest
- 1 hand towel per guest
- 3 kitchen towels
- 2 throw blanket (living room & master bedroom)
- coffee filters
- sugar
- salt & pepper
- spices
- cleaning supplies
- 2 rolls paper towels
- 2-4 rolls of toilet paper
- dish soap
- new dish sponge
- liquid hand soap (bathroom)
- first aid kit
- blow dryer
- iron
- ironing board
WHAT IS INCLUDED - outside:
- 1 - 3 person canoe & oars (seasonal)
- 1 - 3 person kayak & paddles (seasonal)
- 1 - 1 person kayak & paddles (seasonal)
- 2 stand up paddle boards and paddles (seasonal)
- a variety of life preserves (seasonal)
- 3 inner tubes (seasonal)
- firepit wood
RESTRICTIONS:
We would like apoligize in advance for the strictness of these policies. The vast majority of our guests are absolutelay wonderful, but unfortunately we have had a few bad experiences to warrant these restrictions :(:
- ALL GUESTS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THOSE ON THE INITIAL RESERVATION. VIOLATION OF THE GUEST POLICY WILL RESULT IN AN IMMEDIATE $1000 FEE AND AND POTENTIAL FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF YOUR STAY.
- Any additional unscheduled guests MUST be approved by the Hosts.
- No pets
- No smoking
- No events or parties
- No shoes in the house
- No flushing anything other than toilet paper
- No grease, oil, food items, etc. down the sinks
For winter adventures, snowshoe, ice skate, cross country ski or hike in your backyard or take a quick jaunt to King Pine, Cranmore, Attitash, Wildcat or Wolfeboro to ski, snow tube or ice skate. Ski, snow tube or ice skate at nearby King Pine, Cranmore, Attitash, Wildcat or Wolfeboro. Enjoy wonderful antiquing, shopping and dining in nearby Ossipee, North Conway and Wolfeboro NH.
PLEASE NOTE: WASHER/DRYER IS AVAILABLE FOR GUESTS STAYING 8 DAYS OR LONGER.
HELPFUL DETAILS TO PROVIDE TO EXPEDITE YOUR BOOKINGS:
- Number of guests
- City/town and state you are tarveling from
- Full names of guests
- Ages of guests
- Are there any day or night guests during your stay that are not on your reservation? If so, please explain prior to your arrival.
THE GROUNDS:
Guests have access to a spacious deck, an outdoor dining table, gas grill, outdoor shower, kayak, canoe, 2 paddle boards, inner tubes, a private dock, a small beach for launching and a lakefront fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs which serve as front row seats to sweeping views of the lake.
THE COTTAGE:
Dragonfly Cottage is steps to the water’s edge. It’s lofted, knotty pine interior thoughtfully marries rustic charm and cozy comfort with its pine floors, exposed beams, soapstone counters and breakfast bar, generous farmer’s table, vintage inspired lighting and a warm living room with nature themed décor. Just bring your suitcase as your hosts supply a fully equipped kitchen, bedding, sheets, beach towels, bath towels, hand towels, Sling TV, internet access, an Alexa, plenty of games and a small cooler for a fun excursion.
NEARBY:
There are a host of activities nearby for every season. Within minutes you can be golfing at Province Lake Golf Course, hiking at Province Mountain, cross country skiing at Deer Cap in Ossipee, snowmobiling at Seven Lakes Snow Mobile Trails (with connections to the main trail complex) and skiing or snow tubing at King Pine Ski Area. You are a short trip to North Conway’s outlet shopping, antiquing and restaurants, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Abenaki Ski Area, Santa’s Village, Mount Washington, Wolfeboro, the White Mountains, Saco River and much more.
YOUR HOSTS:
Tim in Theresa found this hidden gem while looking for a lake front property in NH and ME to unplug from the craziness of the world around us. We fell in love with the home as soon as we saw it because of the serene surroundings and the restful feeling of being away from it all. We live and work in Massachusetts and love that we can shoot up to this lovely home in a little over an hour. We have 3 busy, youngish girls and a dog named Ozzy. We hope you will find your stay peaceful and relaxing and you will leave with many fond memories of your time with loved ones.
RING DOORBELL
To assist guests and facilitate check-ins there is a Ring Doorbell located at the front door (the door nearest the driveway). The device is equipped with a camera and microphone and is the only camera on the premises. The camera has complete, wide-angle views of the driveway and street and has night-vison capability. Should guests require assistance please ring the bell and we will be in touch via the intercom to walk you through any check-in issues. The camera is not monitored although recordings are assessible and stored for a period of time by Ring. Any attempts to disable or cover the camera will result in IMMEDIATE termination of stay.
WHAT IS INCLUDE - inside:
- 1 set of sheets/pillow cases for each bed (1 queen, 1 full & 3 twins). Turned over after each guest departure
- 1 blanket for each bed
- 1 quilt for each bed
- Pillows for each bed (7 pillows total)
- 1 bath towel per guest
- 1 wash cloth per guest
- 1 hand towel per guest
- 3 kitchen towels
- 2 throw blanket (living room & master bedroom)
- coffee filters
- sugar
- salt & pepper
- spices
- cleaning supplies
- 2 rolls paper towels
- 2-4 rolls of toilet paper
- dish soap
- new dish sponge
- liquid hand soap (bathroom)
- first aid kit
- blow dryer
- iron
- ironing board
WHAT IS INCLUDED - outside:
- 1 - 3 person canoe & oars (seasonal)
- 1 - 3 person kayak & paddles (seasonal)
- 1 - 1 person kayak & paddles (seasonal)
- 2 stand up paddle boards and paddles (seasonal)
- a variety of life preserves (seasonal)
- 3 inner tubes (seasonal)
- firepit wood
RESTRICTIONS:
We would like apoligize in advance for the strictness of these policies. The vast majority of our guests are absolutelay wonderful, but unfortunately we have had a few bad experiences to warrant these restrictions :(:
- ALL GUESTS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THOSE ON THE INITIAL RESERVATION. VIOLATION OF THE GUEST POLICY WILL RESULT IN AN IMMEDIATE $1000 FEE AND AND POTENTIAL FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF YOUR STAY.
- Any additional unscheduled guests MUST be approved by the Hosts.
- No pets
- No smoking
- No events or parties
- No shoes in the house
- No flushing anything other than toilet paper
- No grease, oil, food items, etc. down the sinks
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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About the area
South Effingham
Located in Effingham, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Heath Pond Bog Natural Area and Waterboro Barrens Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds and New Hampshire Boat Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Effingham, NH
What's nearby
- Province Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Lake Winnipesaukee - 40 min drive - 42.3 km
- Kahuna Laguna - 56 min drive - 58.2 km
- Cranmore Mountain Resort - 58 min drive - 60.3 km
- Sebago Lake - 59 min drive - 57.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dunkin' - 23 min drive
- Circle K - 22 min drive
- Blue Bay Seafood & Steaks - 11 min drive
- Country Goods & Groceries - 11 min drive
- Knotty Pine Grill & Tavern - 22 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
27 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jr K.
16 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in grst location
Jr K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David A.
26 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Neal F.
4 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakeside cottage
Neal F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David H.
1 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway...
David H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joshua D.
30 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way
Joshua D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy T.
23 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot!
Cindy T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maria H.
21 Oct, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing four day vacation!
Maria H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Fran S.
22 Apr, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lake Gateway
Fran S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jay F.
19 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is perfect
Jay F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David L.
17 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NiceGetWay
David L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
kathleen s.
26 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely lake view
kathleen s.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary Beth H.
19 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Relaxing
Mary Beth H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
david d.
6 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
dragonfly
david d.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Mary K.
17 Jul, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute, cozy home!
Mary K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Lisa N.
3 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private, peaceful setting for family looking to get away and enjoy a lake!
Lisa N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin B.
8 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great winter getaway
Kevin B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Taylor C.
12 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
Taylor C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Raja-Elie A.
31 Dec, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing winter getaway
Raja-Elie A.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason P.
12 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed break in a great spot
Jason P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carol C.
28 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax at Province Lake
Carol C.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
30 May, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
restorative
Mary B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Teresa L.
21 May, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bliss I needed
Teresa L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
gee r.
3 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
gee r.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura O.
29 Oct, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL Lake House Getaway!
Laura O.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
About the host
Hosted by Tim Smith
Just your standard working folks with youngish children and a dog. If you look hard you'll find a picture of Ozwald, our 'sort-of' lake dog who is afraid of the water (but getting better!)
Why they chose this property
Having lived in and then maintained a property in Boston after we moved north, we were looking for something at the other end of the 'city living' spectrum. We had scoured Maine and New Hampshire (and VT a little bit) when we came across this little gem. Province Lake never came up on the radar in our prior searches but when we saw it we loved the out of the way vibe it offered relative to some of the larger lakes. At approx. 1000 acers Province Lake is by no means small, but it seems light years away from the hustle and bustle often found on ‘big’ lakes.
What makes this property unique
From Rt. 16 it takes a 25 minute drive down a relatively rustic but very well maintained road (153) to get to the property. You won't find a big-box store or suburban sprawl anywhere near Province Lake. We like the fact that the home is really not a classic camp, but a sturdy, 4 season home that allows for full enjoyment of the fall and winter seasons. In the warmer months the shallow, sandy-bottomed area provides a fun and safe environment for younger children, while those looking for a little more adventure can paddle out to deeper waters. The golf course is challenging yet forgiving and virtually right around the corner! The well-regarded restaurant at the course (Carriage House and Bistro) is open year-round and the property is popular with cross-country skiers in the winter months (though not formally groomed)... Speaking of winter activities, both the King Pines Ski Area in Madison and the Abenaki Ski Area in scenic Wolfeboro are less than 30min. away. Cranmore in ever-popular North Conway is approx. 50 minutes away. The location is also in close proximity to the 'route 19' snow-mobile corridor which allows access to the North East's extensive primary trail system. Or just sit back, read a book and try to spot the eagle.
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