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On Locke - Family lake house with pvt beach, dock

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A wooden bench with chains, situated in a park with a lake and trees in the background.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and bar stools.
A covered outdoor area with a view of a lake, furnished with a sofa, ottoman, and table, and string lights.
A lakeside view with a fire pit, two chairs, and a dock extending into the water.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a cozy seating area with a rug and a blanket.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Center Barnstead, NH
  • Place, beach near Locke Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Monroe Drive
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Halfmoon Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

On Locke - Family lake house with pvt beach, dock

Come experience the beauty and tranquility of our private family lake house, On Locke, the perfect getaway spot for any season.

*Summer: Private beach & dock, plus community beach with swing set & pavilion just steps away.

*Fall: Stay warm with a cozy fire pit & access to nearby wildlife trails.

*Winter: Ice fish, snowmobile, or ski with water front view & trailer parking.

Ample space for trailers year-round to enjoy the water front view no matter the season.t home.

This cozy retreat is a beautiful lakeside property that offers stunning views of the lake from the living room and kitchen windows. The interior of the house is furnished with new appliances and everything you could need. The enclosed porch overlooking the lake is a special highlight and a perfect place to relax and unwind. The space is perfect for a peaceful getaway, and it's great for couples or small groups of friends or family. The house is located in a private spot, surrounded by beautiful scenery, and is pet-friendly.

Overall, this is an excellent choice for those looking to escape and enjoy a relaxing vacation in a beautiful setting.

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Pet Fee = $75/pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please share the reason for your trip and some details about your group before submitting your Instant Book reservation. Renter must be 25 or older.
Quiet hours begin at 10PM Pet fee: $75/pet Early Check-in(if possible): $25 Failure to check out on time: $30 every 30 minutes.
Strictly no smoking. No tampering the technology in the home such as NoiseAware Manager/owner being called out for a rules violation is a $250 fee.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3016125vb
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Center Barnstead

Located in Center Barnstead, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and Merrymeeting Marsh, while Scenic Theatre and Strafford Historic Society are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at New Hampshire International Speedway or New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Kayaking, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Center Barnstead, NH

What's nearby

  • beach near Locke Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Monroe Drive - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • beach near South Shore - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Halfmoon Lake - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 39 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 33 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blueberry Station - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Johnson's Seafood & Steak - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On Locke - Family lake house with pvt beach, dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at On Locke - Family lake house with pvt beach, dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On Locke - Family lake house with pvt beach, dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Locke - Family lake house with pvt beach, dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On Locke - Family lake house with pvt beach, dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Halfmoon Lake and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Upper Suncook Lake. Suncook River and Belle Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This property is so lovely, quiet and private. Everything was spotless when we walked in, Darrell has a very good cleaner. The house is not close to other homes, the Lakers, clean and beautiful – loons passing by in both directions. Morning coffee on the end of the dock at dawn on a mirrored lake. Sunrises and sunsets visible from each end of the lake! We made a lot of visits to Wolfeboro, Meredith, and Moultonborough – there’s so much to see and do from this central location- arts and photography studios, a community art making center, wonderful restaurants and cafés, beautiful shops of all kinds. And the rail trail alongside the water. Having a lovely cottage to come back to was a real pleasure. Darrell was extremely responsive to my questions and requests, respectful and professional. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

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

Locke Lake Retreat

Lovely little Locke lake beach house … Everything you need for a family vacation on the water … Highly recommend staying here for a family lake vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

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

Very nice place to stay

Cottage was comfy and had a nice screened in porch. Lake was very active with boats and water activities. Perfect place to go and just chill. Darryl was easily accessible and gave us tips about the area restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michaela B.

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

Beautiful Property

We had a wonderful time at this property! The house is lovely with a beautiful view of the water. The property was clean and in great shape and the owner was very responsive to all communications. Highly recommend this property for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Great quiet cottage on Lake Locke

We stayed two nights while visiting our son who is a nearby camper. The cottage is small but has everything one needs. Sandy beach, fire pit, comfortable beds, grill, screened porch. It does have the tiniest bathroom we’ve ever seen but it was clean and functional! Overall a great stay and we would recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

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

Awesome retreat

Our stay was to short. The cottage was updated and very clean. Nice flat lawn down to the water front.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The cabin has lovely lake views that made mornings and evenings especially relaxing, and we enjoyed spending family time gathered around the grill for meals together. The space was cozy, clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable getaway.A couple of small notes: it would be helpful to have signage indicating that the fireplace is out of order, as we initially weren’t sure if it was usable. Also, the bathroom is on the smaller side — those needing extra space to move around should be aware — but it was very clean and functional.Overall, a charming spot to relax and make family memories by the lake. We’d happily return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Simple & Quaint Place, Just Enough

My girl and I along with our small pup stayed here on a last minute lodging change. We were visiting Gilford to see a concern Friday night and spend a few days of R&R. The home sits right on Locke Lake and was neat and clean. We seriously had no complaints at all and the owner Daryl was kind to give us plenty of information including places on where the eat while visiting. Thanks much Daryl.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Beautiful private lake front house

Overall, I was looking for a private, on the water, modern house, and this is exactly that! I am kind of surprised there are no other reviews, so I think I’m the first one. The owner Darrell, is very communicative, the inside is very updated, especially the kitchen with all new appliances and living room/dining room area, the house sits about 15 to 20 feet back from a little private beach area that’s probably 15 or 20 feet wide that comes with a dock and some sand near the water. The outdoor grass/weed/deck area could use a little cleanup and weed whacking and painting, but those are very minor things , the house also has an outdoor Fourseason but fully enclosed and covered deck area with windows that slide open, which is very cool and also has an outdoor deck with patio and grill. To the left through some woods is a private but public beach area for the homes in the area with a swingset and picnic tables and roped off for safety beach/water area and to the right you have a house about 50 feet and you can barely see their dock or their house, the southside everything I was looking for as I am big on privacy as I don’t want to see neighbors lol from way across you could see some really pretty houses. Just be careful voice travels and small sounds gonna go far away lol overall I would definitely stay at this house again, and definitely recommend it, five stars!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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