Waterfront Cottage

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Salem, NH

Tuscan Village Salem
‪5 min drive‬
Canobie Lake Park
‪7 min drive‬
The Mall at Rockingham Park
‪7 min drive‬
Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Come enjoy a quiet and peaceful lake in Southern NH, close to exciting local attractions such as Canobie Lake Park and the new Tuscan Village. Beautiful spot on the lake in all four seasons! Sit on the deck overlooking the water and the passing kayakers, or take a dip in the lake from one of two private docks. In the Winter, the lake is a great place for ice skating, ice fishing or just talking a brisk Winter walk when the lake freezes over.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

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Salem Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | Step-Free Access | 950 Sq Ft

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 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

Salem

Salem is home to this holiday home. America's Stonehenge and Robert Frost Farm State Historic Site are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tuscan Village Salem and The Mall at Rockingham Park. Canobie Lake Park and Cedarland Fun Center are also worth visiting.

Salem, NH

What's nearby

Tuscan Village Salem - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Canobie Lake Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
The Mall at Rockingham Park - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
America's Stonehenge - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
Atkinson Country Golf Course - 10 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

Andover Ballardvale Station - 21 min drive
Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
‪SHS Cafeteria - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
‪Suppa’s - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage located?

Situated in Salem, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Arlington Mill Reservoir, Tuscan Village Salem and Canobie Lake Park. Cinemark Rockingham Park and The Mall at Rockingham Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Eric H.

8 Feb, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Just a little disappointing

Coming from Texas, i rented this cabin on the water. And was expecting that. I should of been notified that the Dam was being repaired and the lake was empty.The shower was clogged and slowly drained and

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Jan, 2025

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

XMAS

The property was perfect for what we needed and we will definately be staying again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

30 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Thanksgiving 2024 stay

Home was lovely, just what I was looking for. Unfortunately the lake was dry which would have been nice to know prior to arrival.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mario & Christina T.

8 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lakefront vacation with no water in lake

The main reason we selected this property was the lake. Thats the cover picture for this place and a lot of photos touch on it. Its even called the lakefornt cottage, i believe. That is the only reason we selected this place. Much to our dismay, when we arrived inthe lake. We are from Texas so if this happens every winter, we have no idea. We wish the host would have told us this as we had planned activities around the lake. The water also smelled like metal when I showered or washed my hands. I read that th this happens in NH with the water and means the ststem needs a cleaning or something. I also read this was not a health hazard so thst made me feel better. Someone had posted previously of the cottage smelling musty or moldy. I have a great sense of smell and i could smell it but didnt say anything to my damily. My husband later commented saying he smelled it so for him to smell it too with his bad allergies means something. Other than this the cottage is well updated and i believe with a little maintaince it has a lot of potentional. Oh, and the cleaning staff may want to slow down on how quickly they wash the dishes. We found a few forks with food stuck to them. We would stay again if theres water in the lake. tlake.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie J.

29 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect size house for our family trip

The rental was clean and had the perfect location. I love the lake in the back with the kayaks and the fire pit. This rental is about 40 minutes from Boston and 40 minutes to an hour from Salem depending on traffic. Around 2 and a half hours from the white mountains. Cons: I wish there was a washing machine and dryer on property, would have made it easier for me since I have a baby that is spitting up all over his clothes. I wish they had a play-yard available for those traveling with a baby, I had to put him on the bed with me

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

20 Oct, 2024

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

Great location

The location was wonderful for our long weekend for our daughter's wedding nearby. We enjoyed the kayaks, sitting outside and watching all the birds. The kitchen had everything we needed. We could have used more bedding as there wasn't anyadditional blankets under the sofa bed. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

11 Oct, 2024

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

So relaxing and beautiful

The place was beautiful and clean and so gorgeous and peaceful. If im ever in the area again will definitely be staying again. Only an hour away from Boston and Salem MA. Was able to make the most of our stay. Absolutely worth it.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

4 Sept, 2024

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

Perfect for a family vacation

Our family of 5 came to the cottage this summer to enjoy a relaxing week by the water and enjoy the local attractions. My kids loved the paddle boards, kayaks, and just swimming in the lake. The house was perfect size, queen size bed in one room, bunk beds in one room and a comfortable pull-out couch in a separate room. There were lots of games, books, and a large Smart TV. The kitchen was well-equipped and had a Keurig coffee machine. There was a great grocery store and rail trails for running/biking. The owner was super responsive, helpful, and accommodating. We would definitely stay again in future summers!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie W.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Paradise on the lake!!

Beautiful home by the water with everything needed to have a perfect and relaxing holiday. We hope to be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian S.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Lake Place

We stayed while visiting New Hampshire and Vermont. This property is great, we had no issues and waking up to the deck viewing the lake was wonderful for morning coffee.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

19 Aug, 2024

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

We celebrated a 90th birthday party/family reunion

Great location for our needs. Wonderful lakeside cottage. Clean, cute, well-equipped. We had a ball with the kayaks and paddle boards. Greg is a great communicator. When we need to, we would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

17 Aug, 2024

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

Wonderful house on VERY quiet lake

This house had literally everything we needed for a great vacation. We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to go back. Things we didn’t know we needed were already there for our use! If I had to nitpick- the ONLY thing that would have been helpful was some kind of table lamp or night light because it was so dark! That will be on our next vacation packing list though!! We didn’t want to leave when it was time to check out!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

12 Aug, 2024

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

Lovely

The house is very clean, and in a great location. The back patio overlooks the lake- it was nice to sit outside and relax. Being technically challenged (lol) I had issue with thermostat and door lock but the landlord was always available and very helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

4 Aug, 2024

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

Mini vacation

We were up for a wedding and a mini vacation. This camp was perfect. Location, on a lake, house had all we needed. The AC was on when we got there on a very hot day. It was clean and very comfortable. We enjoyed the lake to the fullest. We brought our own kayak and paddle board. There are some there to use also. We fished and had a great time! Thank you Greg!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Can't wait to book again!

We had a fantastic stay. The cottage was perfect for our family of four. We had plenty of room. The kids had there own bunk bed room which was great. The whole place was beautiful and clean!...it was wonderful waking up and having coffee on the deck looking at the view and my husband fishing whenever!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

24 Jul, 2024

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

Nice getaway

We enjoyed this lakeside cottage so much last summer that we couldn’t wait to visit again this summer. Hard to believe it’s only about an hour or so from Boston. It was perfect for our family of 5. The property was well kept and right on the lake with plenty of water activities for us and the kids to enjoy (paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming in the lake). The host Greg was great and responsive. We’d love to visit again next summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Very pleased

The place was very nicely remodled. Every utensil you could think of. Very peacefull and quiet location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dan L.

13 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Very scenic.

We did not expect the water to be black, and did not swim in it. But this seems to be the condition of pond water in the area. Even have the Black Water Grill which was very nice. But 4 waitresses that I asked about black water could not answer the question. Camp was roomy and we slept very good on the mattress. Plenty of hot water and camp cool during the hot weather. First class entry and locks. Plenty of kayaks but did not use as we are too old. Lots of fireworks on the pond. We had to use GPS most of the time because of the difficult location.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark H.

20 Jun, 2024

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

Disappointed —Left a day early

While the house was cosmetically nice there was an issue with the odor in the house. It was definitely coming from the ductwork and probably not cleaned in a long time. There was a mixture of oil and mildew odor. Not conducive to enjoying indoors or sleeping. There was minimal furniture one being no coffee table and only one end table. The couch and recliner were very uncomfortable. The handheld shower was great if you were 6’ tall. I couldn’t reach it. Not an overall pleasant stay. However it was clean and Greg is nice. He just needs to address these issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

17 Jun, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful location and property. it is in a quiet neighborhood located on a waterfront. We had a great time on the water in the kayaks and spending time with family in the area. This was our second time at this cottage and plan to book it again. The immediate location has many restaurants, shopping and entertainment. It is also very close to the I-93 and I-495 highways which make it easy to travel to Boston or Maine from this location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

7 Jun, 2024

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

Waterfront cottage

This was a great weekend spot for my family of four, 2 adults, 2 kids. The cottage seems recently flipped and well done. Bunk beds were a hit with the kiddos and the waterfront was much more peaceful and quieter than expected. Close to plenty of food and activities.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgie S.

20 May, 2024

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

Relax

Great stay. Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

30 Nov, 2023

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

Wonderful cottage in a quiet neighborhood on a nice little lake. It is a great setting and was perfect for us to decompress after spending holiday festivities with family. Greg was great to work with and provided all the communication needed to be prepared for the cottage. We are looking to book again due to the proximity to the coast, shopping and restaurants!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023