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Escape to Beautiful Lake and Mountain Views! SKI SEASON SPECIALS AVAILABLE

Family-friendly holiday home in Gilford

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A Great Family Getaway!
Great hill to go sledding on!
Beautiful Rainbows are a common site off the deck
Another Gorgeous site from the top deck!
One of the largest yards in the neighborhood!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gilford, NH
  • Place, Ellacoya State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gunstock Mountain Resort
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape to Beautiful Lake and Mountain Views! SKI SEASON SPECIALS AVAILABLE

Enjoy the privacy and space of this three level house overlooking lake Winnipesaukee and the Ossipee mountain range. The house has central air conditioning with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room with stone fireplace, game room with ping pong table, a deck on every level, large yard, all the amenities of home plus dvd players with a selection of movies, two flat screen t.vs, all linens provided. New in 2020, large patio with firetable and plenty of seating. The house is minutes from many recreational activities, Gunstock mountain, Weirs beach, Funspot the world's largest indoor arcade, movies, restaurants, hiking trails, Ellacoya state park beach and Meadowbrook(Bank of New Hampshire pavilion) which is a popular concert venue.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gilford

Gilford is home to this holiday home. Gunstock Mountain Resort and Ellacoya State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Winnipesaukee and Ahern State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gilford, NH

What's nearby

  • Ellacoya State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Squam Lake - 33 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 27 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ellacoya Barn & Grille - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Beautiful Lake and Mountain Views! SKI SEASON SPECIALS AVAILABLE pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Escape to Beautiful Lake and Mountain Views! SKI SEASON SPECIALS AVAILABLE?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Beautiful Lake and Mountain Views! SKI SEASON SPECIALS AVAILABLE?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Beautiful Lake and Mountain Views! SKI SEASON SPECIALS AVAILABLE?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Beautiful Lake and Mountain Views! SKI SEASON SPECIALS AVAILABLE located?

This family-friendly Gilford holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ellacoya State Park, Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Gunstock Mountain Resort. Lake Winnipesaukee and Sleepers Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All of the above house was clean Carolyn was an excellent host /pet friendly /family friendly and breathtaking views. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and we will definitely be back. And the weather was perfect!! Thank you again Carolyn for letting my family enjoy your beautiful home !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was exactly as described and the view was amazing. All 3 floors were well maintained, super clean and cozy with gorgeous lake views. The decks were perfect for reading and napping in the sun. The location was super close to gunstock, weirs beach, Laconia and plenty of places to eat. We spent a lot of the weekend just hanging out enjoying the view, playing ping pong in the game room, walking our dog up the hill in the neighborhood and breathing in the fresh air and quiet. The host was super responsive and accommodated us with early check in and the caretaker was available for any questions we had. Can’t wait to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Perfect lake view home

Beautiful home in a beautiful location. The house was clean and very comfortable. The property is gorgeous and the deck space and balcony are perfect for relaxing. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

Great stay in a beautiful home

We had a fantastic stay. The house was beautiful with great views of the Lake. Would highly recommend and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Great location and view!

Had a great time and communication with the caretaker and property manager was quick and helpful. Would stay again and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

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

Collegiate Competition

Very pleasant and beautiful house
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Christmas stay

great stay in a perfect location to enjoy skiing at Gunstock
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Great property.

Great property with a breathtaking view! Sunrises were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carole F.

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

Beautiful Spot

We will definitely be back 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T., Melrose, Massachusetts

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

Beautiful weekend getaway

Our family had a wonderful stay at this property. It's clean, modern interior, and the balconies are in great shape. Probably the best view we've had from a rental. We would certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

bernie s.

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

Great house

House location is great, the views from the decks and windows were incredible, I would rent this house again. Short ride to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful house with fantastic views! I’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice K.

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

The house was spacious, clean and comfortable. Everything we needed was there. Highly recommended!

Carolyn was great to work with and was very responsive and helpful. The house was a great home base for all of the fun activities in the area. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Gorgeous House with Amazing Views

We absolutely loved our stay. It was a perfect getaway for a girls weekend. We couldn't have asked for a more relaxed setting with such a perfect view. We all spoke about wanting to come back and enjoy the beautiful home!!

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Lee L.

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

Beautiful Views

The house is beautiful and had everything needed for your stay. The view is absolutely stunning 😍 The check in process ran very smooth with the property manager right down the road. Excellent property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Fall Weekend

Lovely home. Perfect spot for a getaway. House was beautiful, home away from home. Great location. Great views of mountains and lakes from house.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

What a great getaway

Wonderful property. The home was very clean and tidy with all the amenities we needed. A large lawn to let the kids and dogs run around, and a wonderful view of the lake from the deck for my husband and I to relax and take it all in. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

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

Beautiful views!

Great house with a lot of room for everyone to spread out! Beautiful views and very clean! Would definitely go back! Thank you Carolyn !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Fabulous home, fabulous location. Gorgeous view!

Truly, what we saw online in the photos was exactly how it looked in person. A beautiful, well-maintained home. Gorgeous view of the lake. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meghan O.

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

Great views

The house exceeded my expectations. Very clean and cozy. The view was amazing! We spent most of our time on the deck taking in the view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Great getaway

Property just as described. Excellent views, house had everything necessary & then some. Communication was great & the early check in was much appreciated given our 2nd day was a washout weather-wise. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine H., New York, NY, USA

Very comfortable stay

We had a lovely stay in Carolyn's house. It is comfortable and pretty, spacious, with a lot of natural light. The views of the lake are stunning and makes the deck a fantastic place for dinner/breakfast. There are toys and board games for the little ones, which was great as we were travelling with children. Communication with the host was pleasant and easy and we felt very welcome.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B., Massachusetts

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

Incredible Views!!

Carolyn’s place was perfect for our vacation to Gilford, NH. The house was clean and exactly as expected! Rebecca met us shortly after our arrival and was wonderful as well. I would recommend this home and would definitely stay here again! My only “advice” is to be careful with the hot water - it can get extremely hot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Peaceful

Lovely and peaceful we enjoyed our time near the lake. Carolyn is SUPER responsive!! She answered any/all questions quickly!! Great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rich P.

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

Great Labor day weekend

The location is perfect, we attended a concert at nearby Bank of New Hampshire pavilion a short 10 minute drive, the beach is 5 minutes away and Gunstock right down the road. Tremendous views from the various decks. Caroline and her sister could not have been more accommodating. Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn LaVerdiere- NH Rental License # 059450

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I am a Maine native with relatives in the Gilford NH region.
For an outdoor enthusiast, this house is a dream come true! I enjoy several weeks a year here.

Why they chose this property

The views are stunning, just sitting on the deck and looking at the lake and hearing the sounds of nature made me fall for the property. I felt like this house had everything I was looking for, open living room with lots of windows, very large decks for entertaining and a spacious yard with beautiful flowers. I love the feel of the town of Gilford it has a wonderful New England charm.

What makes this property unique

The location of this house is so ideal, in just minutes you could be enjoying the many hiking trails, relaxing at a beach with beautiful views or taking in a concert at Meadowbrook. When you are at the house you feel like you are in a quiet paradise.

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