10/10 Excellent
Katherine T.
13 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katherine T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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Charming 3-bedroom cottage on Halfmoon Lake in Alton with Dock, Beach, WiFi, AC
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61275 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Alton, NH
- Halfmoon Lake1 min walk
- Upper Suncook Lake8 min drive
- Gunstock Mountain Resort37 min drive
- Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Charming 3-bedroom cottage on Halfmoon Lake in Alton with Dock, Beach, WiFi, AC
Lake-front cottage, 3 Bedrooms, A/C, Dock, Sandy Beach.
Special pricing for this new listing.
Enjoy the new kitchen, deck, heating, AC, high-speed WiFi, gas grill, use of 3 kayaks , smart tv, washer and dryer during your stay. Linens, bath towels, and beach towels are provided.
Lake Winnipesaukee and Alton Bay are 7 miles.
The Loon Nest on Halfmoon Lake is waiting for you at this charming 3-bedroom water-front cottage with a dock and beach in a family friendly setting.
Halfmoon Lake is 283 acres, spring fed with large and small mouth bass, horned pout, and perch. We take pride in our two resident loons and occasional babies. Enjoy the lake's wildlife with our bald eagles soaring above as well as a muskrat that swims by a couple times a day.
The lake front at the cottage has a shallow entry to the lake, ideal for small children. The depth at end of dock is less than 4 feet. A sandy beach is right on the property.
Boats can be brought and tied on the left side of the dock. There are two boat launches on the lake.
Please note that a separate dock has a Float Plane that is shared with the property and is used by a couple of pilots occasionally. Please inquire if you would like to go for a Float Plane ride and share the expenses during your stay.
Alton Bay is 7 miles, Wolfeboro 16, Laconia 19 and Concord 24.
This property is licensed and inspected for Short Term Rental with the Town of Alton and registered with the State of NH. Don’t let your vacation be ruined by staying somewhere unlicensed. NH License #105602 and Alton STR License #2025-001
We hope you enjoy what the Loon Nest and Halfmoon Lake has to offer.
Other details to note:
The depth at end of the dock is less than 4 feet. Diving is strictly prohibited.
Swimming and other water recreation is inherently risky. By reserving this property, you are acknowledging this risk and are responsible for any injuries or losses incurred by swimming or participating in or using any water recreational items including by not limited to floats, kayaks, boats or any other recreational water vehicle or device.
Special pricing for this new listing.
Enjoy the new kitchen, deck, heating, AC, high-speed WiFi, gas grill, use of 3 kayaks , smart tv, washer and dryer during your stay. Linens, bath towels, and beach towels are provided.
Lake Winnipesaukee and Alton Bay are 7 miles.
The Loon Nest on Halfmoon Lake is waiting for you at this charming 3-bedroom water-front cottage with a dock and beach in a family friendly setting.
Halfmoon Lake is 283 acres, spring fed with large and small mouth bass, horned pout, and perch. We take pride in our two resident loons and occasional babies. Enjoy the lake's wildlife with our bald eagles soaring above as well as a muskrat that swims by a couple times a day.
The lake front at the cottage has a shallow entry to the lake, ideal for small children. The depth at end of dock is less than 4 feet. A sandy beach is right on the property.
Boats can be brought and tied on the left side of the dock. There are two boat launches on the lake.
Please note that a separate dock has a Float Plane that is shared with the property and is used by a couple of pilots occasionally. Please inquire if you would like to go for a Float Plane ride and share the expenses during your stay.
Alton Bay is 7 miles, Wolfeboro 16, Laconia 19 and Concord 24.
This property is licensed and inspected for Short Term Rental with the Town of Alton and registered with the State of NH. Don’t let your vacation be ruined by staying somewhere unlicensed. NH License #105602 and Alton STR License #2025-001
We hope you enjoy what the Loon Nest and Halfmoon Lake has to offer.
Other details to note:
The depth at end of the dock is less than 4 feet. Diving is strictly prohibited.
Swimming and other water recreation is inherently risky. By reserving this property, you are acknowledging this risk and are responsible for any injuries or losses incurred by swimming or participating in or using any water recreational items including by not limited to floats, kayaks, boats or any other recreational water vehicle or device.
Property manager
Richard Dame
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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 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
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Alton
Located in Alton, this holiday home is 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Alton, NH
What's nearby
- Halfmoon Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Upper Suncook Lake - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
- Lake Winnipesaukee - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
- Merrymeeting Lake - 19 min drive - 18.2 km
- Gunstock Mountain Resort - 37 min drive - 37.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Shibley's At The Pier - 12 min drive
- Jack's Pizza - 8 min drive
- Alton Village Pizza - 10 min drive
- Johnsons's Seafood & Steak - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dottie-Jean B.
13 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dottie-Jean B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Richard Dame
The Loon Nest has been in the family since the 1960's where I have spent every summer swimming and fishing. I currently reside 4 cottages away and enjoy the lake and flying the float plane.
What makes this property unique
You'll be staying in a very friendly neighborhood where cottages have been in family generations for years. The lake is great for fishing, water skiing, swimming, paddle boarding and other water sports. The Loon Nest is close to Lake Winnipesaukee if you want to explore the surrounding towns. There are many restaurants within a short drive. Mount Major in Alton is also a popular hiking mountain over looking Lake Winnipesaukee
Languages:
English
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