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Antique charm, modern amenities, lake and mountain views

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1821 Cape Cod on Mt. Belknap overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee
Outdoor Fire Circle with view of lake and mountains
Side Entrance
Side Entryway
Living Room with gas fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Antique charm, modern amenities, lake and mountain views

Restored 1821 Cape Cod farmhouse with modern kitchen/family room addition just 1.1 miles from Gunstock ski (and year round) resort, 15 minutes from Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire's beautiful lakes region.

Antique living and dining rooms, each with a gas fireplace downstairs, plus kitchen and small family room with casual dining space and adjacent spacious bedroom (with King size bed adjustable to 2 twins), large window seat on the lake/mountain view and bath with sunken tub and skylight. Two additional bedrooms (one queen, one full/double) upstairs with additional bath. Living room sofa is queen sofa bed.

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About the area

Gilford

Located in Gilford, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook and Belknap Mill Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ellacoya State Park and Gunstock Mountain Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Winnipesaukee Playhouse. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Gilford, NH

What's nearby

  • Ellacoya State Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Weirs Beach - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Squam Lake - 26 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 22 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Barrel Bar & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive

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. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and the views. Very peaceful spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to write a review.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property with beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to write a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful view , great ambience and amenities. Hope to go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to write a review.
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10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot and cute cottage. Narrow steep steps going upstairs and quite a low ceiling. Comfortable beds and good WIFI. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to write a review.
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

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

Was very nice

Very nice with a great view near lots of places
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2024
Thanks for taking the time to write a review.
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10/10 Excellent

sandra b.

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

concert weekend

The cottage was wonderful. Beautiful views, quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Declon W.

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

I honestly enjoyed my stay the house was as comfortable as i taught it would be, muffind were great.

Hassle free and absolutely will rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

travis a.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July Stay

We stayed for a month in July and had an amazing experience. There is so much to do on the property, close by, and within an hour drive.
Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family felt so relaxed in this lovely historic home. The views were beautiful with the changing leaves and the water. We enjoyed everything about the property and hope to revisit in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juanita D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has so much charm. House is beautiful. The view is amazing. There is nothing I can say that is negative. I wish we would have booked a longer stay. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolyn was very welcoming and even left fresh baked muffins for our arrival. The house is picturesque with a spectacular view of the lake and mountains. Close to just about everything. We hiked Mount Major, toured around the lake towns and took in a concert. The fire pit is a great bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Thanks Laurie, for taking the time to write a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

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

Gorgeous views and Charm

This property was breathtaking. We stayed for the last weekend in September and the view to the lake was beautiful. I was here for the morning of my wedding and it was so peaceful and calming to sit outside or to sit in the kitchen with the windows open.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2024
Thanks for taking the time to write a review and best wishes for a wonderful future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

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

Cherry Cottage

We had a wonderful time exploring Lake Winnipesaukee area. Carolyn was attentive and helpful. The Cherry Cottage is restored with loving care. Very clean and outstanding views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2024
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Perfect getaway

We absolutely love Cherry Cottage! We are so sad to leave. The view, the ambience, the location near Gunstock, everything was wonderful. We loved the antique flair, the fire pit, and did I already say the view?! The communication was great, and we can’t wait to come back. We wish we lived here year-round!
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max P.

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

charming cottage overlooking lake

Fun and beautiful cottage. Had everything we needed for our use Beautifully landscaped. Lots of blooming flowers. Stunning views of lake. We used fire pit at night for smores and made burgers one evening on charcoal grill. Easily accessible to Laconia, Gunstock, and lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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

Snug as a bug

Very comfy, fully equipped. Homemade crabapple muffins greeted us as we opened the door.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Lovely home and view!

Lovely historic home with great views both from the table next to the kitchen and from the seating outside. We spent much of our time in these two spots. The home has been restored to provide appreciation for its history and also for modern living. We enjoyed the homemade muffins and had everything we needed to relax and spend time together. Easy access to the house and to other local spots around the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. It was a pleasure to host your group, welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Fantastic stay

1821 homestead with all the charm and updated including a subzero that kept up with allour needs. All beds and sofa sleeper very comfortable. Lots of superior linens, not missing anything in kitchen, lovely lookout from dining room of Lake Winnepasaukee, lovely sitting area oveorlooking the lake and great outdoor fire pit. Daily visits by deer and turkeys. Zipline and loads of hiking trails down the road from CHERRY COTTAGE. We cannot say enough about the location. Near Weirs beach to catch the wonderful Sophie mailboat and tour, Castle in the Clouds and local great dining.Shaws,Walmart, Hannaford all within 5 miles. There is so much to be said that made our 35 night stay so memorable including our specialhosts Carolyn and Stephen. Highly recommend!
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Beautiful home with million dollar views

We rented the home for the weekend for a concert. The house is beautiful, immaculate, spacious and we needed for nothing. It overlooks Lake Winnipesaukee, and it is breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

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

very clean and welcoming. Beautiful views of the lake and nice outside seating areas.

Very nice linens, towels and well stocked kitchen utensils. Nice upgraded kitchen and baths.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marijana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quite beautifully location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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