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Lake Winni's Most Romantic Fall Retreat, featured by Yankee Magazine.

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Fish, swim, boat or soak up the sun!
Property grounds
Secluded, yet only 3 miles to downtown Wolfeboro!
Property grounds
Cottage (storm windows will be removed, revealing a screened-in eating porch.)

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wolfeboro, NH
  • Place, Libby Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mirror Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Brewster Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lake Winni's Most Romantic Fall Retreat, featured by Yankee Magazine.

Classic 1940's- 2-bedroom, lakefront cottage on Lake Winnipesaukee. Fall is the dream season here-warm water, fiery foliage, golden sunsets, and loons calling at dusk. Enjoy sunrise coffee on the porch, a deep-water dock, fire pit, grill, and cozy wood-burning fireplace.

Wolfeboro stays lively with museums, fine dining, concerts and boat rentals, along with day trips to view fall foliage!

Three-night minimum. Peaceful, colorful, romantic!

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Sandy, shallow swimming area off of dock.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A $100 fine for any smoking.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off all heat/AC
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
A maximum of 10 total people are allowed between 8 am and 10 pm, including renters. No overnight guests. Noise should be kept at a reasonable level.
No pets allowed! No smoking! No outdoor fires!

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the area

Wolfeboro

Located in Wolfeboro, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Clark House Museum and Castle in the Clouds are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wolfeboro Abenaki Ski Area and Ridgewood Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Libby Museum and Hampshire Pewter Co.. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Wolfeboro, NH

What's nearby

  • Libby Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mirror Lake - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wolfeboro Railroad Depot - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Wolfeboro Abenaki Ski Area - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Brewster Beach - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 51 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wolfetrap Grill And Rawbar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lucas Roasting Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Timber Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ellacoya Barn & Grille - ‬37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Winni's Most Romantic Fall Retreat, featured by Yankee Magazine. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Winni's Most Romantic Fall Retreat, featured by Yankee Magazine.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Winni's Most Romantic Fall Retreat, featured by Yankee Magazine.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Winni's Most Romantic Fall Retreat, featured by Yankee Magazine.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Winni's Most Romantic Fall Retreat, featured by Yankee Magazine. located?

This family-friendly Wolfeboro cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Winnipesaukee and Libby Museum. Hampshire Pewter Co. and Mirror Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sigmund K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2025
We’re so glad you liked the location. Is there something that we could do better that would have warranted 5 stars? We’re always looking to improve!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a wonderful, beautiful, peaceful place. Everything was perfect and easy thanks to Pam and John.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Great location!

We had a great time staying at West Breeze! Cottage is perfect for a lake vacation and Pam and John are wonderful hosts. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2022
Please feel free to book any time! You were wonderful guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

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

Fall by the Lake

Wonderful hosts. Beautiful property. Excellent vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

On the Lake

Wonderful and peaceful place. John and Pam are great hosts and if you are considering a tranquil stay their cottage is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vason S.

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

Beautiful place

Our visit here was outstanding. The view of the lake was gorgeous and the owners made our trip easy with their service. They also offered great ideas for hikes, restaurants, and other sites to see. I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone looking for the quintessential New England experience
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2022
We loved having you and are so glad that you were able to enjoy all the fall foliage-the colors in our area were stunning but you also traveled into the White Mountains, about 50 minutes away, where the colors were spectacular!! We’d love to have you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had an amazing long weekend at Pam and John’s cabin. This was our first time ever in a VRBO and I’m not sure anything else will ever compare! They were very gracious, helpful, and friendly. As for the property itself, it was immaculate. It had everything we needed, and I loved the decor, especially the homemade touches! Our two children enjoyed exploring the property and they loved the dock. The location is great too, only five minutes from all the good shops and restaurants in Wolfboro. We visit New Hampshire every year and will definitely stay here again in the future. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed our property as much as we do! We can't wait to host you again!! Pam and John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paris E.

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

Peaceful Getaway!

This cute little cabin is nestled right up against Lake Winnipesaukee. Beautiful waterfront views from cabin interior and screened in back porch. This cabin is located 5 minutes from Wolfeboro Main Street and there is plenty of other activities nearby. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Aj

Phenomenal property, great location, Pam and John are awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Great place to telax

This was my first time using Vrbo and I was a bit Nervous, however, it was a wonderful experience. The owners were nice and easy to talk to and no demands. They supplied the wood for the fire inside as well. I highly recommend this place for peace and relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Peaceful getaway

Really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. Just what we were looking for…a quaint rustic retreat with all the comforts of home. Can’t beat the lake views. Owners were very very friendly and responsive. I would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

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

Lake Winni summer vaca stay was 10/10

We spent a long weekend at Lake Winni in June 2025. The hosts, that live next door, are very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The cabin is spotless and the view is to die for. Instructions for the cabin were clear and easy to follow. Beds were comfortable, air worked great, it was fairly hot when we were there. The water is CRYSTAL clear, one of the most beautiful lakes we've ever seen. We would not hesitate to go back to stay here. Thanks again for having us!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2025
We are so glad you loved the lake as much as we do! You were such appreciative guests! We’d love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Grandpa's cabin!

We loved our stay at this 70 year old cabin on the lake. The only problem was that our stay was too short! Warm memories of my Grandpa's cabin a long time ago. Very clean & comfortable. The owners are very friendly and helpful. It was a great place to celebrate our anniversary. We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Beautiful cottage on a gorgeous lake!

We had a lovely stay and the cottage is charming, spotless, and beautifully decorated (the custom birch-trimmed furniture was beautiful). We loved sitting in the screen porch in evenings. The private dock and the lake made for excellent swimming and there is so much to do in the area that we couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. We love it in Wolfeboro,too and hope you'll come back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Charming Cottage on Winter Harbor

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our week at West Breeze. We rented a boat and toured the lake, took our kayaks out on Winter Harbor, and windsurfed on my sailboard. The quaint cottage was comfortable and well-appointed and reminded me of my family camp where I spent many summers growing up. Thank you Pam and John!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
We are so glad our cottage brought you back to a quieter, more simple time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Marvelous quiet time

We chose the cabin because we needed a quiet place where I could work on some writing. That did not quite turn out like we thought, but we found Wolfeboro to be a marvelous community. I probably could return again and again. Marvelous cabin. Wonderful town
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed Wolfeboro and our cottage. We are curious about the problem with the writing. We don’t recall any disturbances but perhaps it was a more personal reason.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Wonderful cottage and location!

This cottage was precisely what we wanted with an old-fashioned screened in porch overlooking Winter Harbor with a sandy bottomed swimming area, a dock, wooden screened doors, outdoor seating and all of it nestled in the woods. Perfect for our needs. Pam and John couldn’t have been more helpful. Many thanks for an outstanding visit. We hope to come back sometime in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov, 2024
We are so pleased that you recognized our efforts for a relaxing, enjoyable vacation! We look forward to perhaps seeing you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Outstanding and relaxing!

My wife and I rented this property to see if we might like the area in retirement. Needless to say we loved it! Even though it rained a good part of the trip, we had a nice fire in the fireplace and were completely relaxed inside. John and Pam were great! The cottage was impeccable and the views were outstanding! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

An Amazing Week

The beautiful cottage has all the amenities that we were looking for and it was spotless. We loved the birch bark furniture and the screened-in porch. Sitting by the lake, swimming off the private dock, kayaking, and the peaceful nights were a plus for us. We went into town each day to walk, and explore. Pam and John are warm, kind, accomodating hosts! We will be back next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2020
We are so glad you found us! We’re sure you found the crystal clear water very inviting and those great loon songs at night!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaler S.

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

West Breeze

A traditional lakeside cottage, with knotty pine panelling, fireplace, and beautiful views, pristine clear lake water, and proximity to wonderful Wolfeboro. I was looking for a Winnipesaukee experience like those I remember from my youth in the 1950s, and this is what I got, along with 21st c amenities like WiFi, cable TV, and modern appliances. Owners Pam and John were generous and attentive hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lydia H.

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

Beautiful spot!

This was a lovely quaint little property with an absolutely surreal view of the lake. The fireplace was wonderful and we were very comfortable. The only reason I wouldn’t give a five star review is that there wasn’t a bar of soap which would have been handy and it is an additional fee for bedding and towels. My feeling is that when you’re paying over $500 a night those should be should be included. That would be the only reason I would not stay there again. Other than that, lovely spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2024
Dear Lydia, Thank you for your review! We are so glad that you were comfortable and enjoyed the view of the lake! We are sorry about the bar of soap. My cleaners must have omitted it. Regarding the linen fee, let me explain. During the majority of our rental period we rent weekly and 95% of our renters choose to bring their own linens. I understand that charging for them must have been unsettling and I will look into providing them without charge on the shoulder seasons. Perhaps you might have discussed your concern with me prior to arrival as I did let you know in earlier correspondence and it is also mentioned in the description that you read before you booked.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

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

Cozy on the water

Our hosts could not have been better. They were welcoming, helpful and responsive to all our requests. We enjoyed all their restaurant and activity suggestions. The cottage was clean and ready on arrival. It is about 50 feet from the lake shore with its own private dock. The view is to the west across a wide expanse of water. We heard loons calling as we sat to enjoy the sunsets. Wolfeboro center is minutes away by car. There is an outside grill, screened porch and feeling of privacy. The wood pile was stocked. We highly recommend this place for a small family and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your foliage visit! The leaves are so vibrant and at that time of year skies are generally clear blue! A live fire or our gas fire pit really sets the mood!! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

So wonderful

This cottage is adorable and in an amazing location. I’ve gone to lake winni every year for 38 years and this is a really desirable spot - wolfeboro / winter harbor. The house is adorable and spotless. It’s small (as expected) but very well equipped. My husband and two small children and I had a wonderful stay. It rained all day one day and we made a fire and the kids watched Bluey on the tv. On the nice days the kids swam, used the kayaks with us, and went fishing. Becuase of the drought the lake was really low so they couldn’t jump off the dock but I’m sure in normal times they could. It was still deep enough for a boat to pick us up. Pam and John are really friendly and gracious. You really can’t go wrong with this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2022
We loved having you! First of all you were so enthusiastic and very respectful of our property. It was great hearing the giggles and splashing from your children and we're so glad you were able to experience the fireplace, kayaks, and all we had to offer. We look forward to renting to you again very soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Gorgeous and wonderfully secluded

This place is in a stunning location, with excellent water access and views. I expected to feel very exposed on this big lake packed with houses. However, this cottage and the surrounding lots, are quite old and are nestled in to a fairly private area... at the height of the season, we couldn't see any neighbors even from the dock, just the owners (who were barely seen) and people on boats in the water. One could completely 'get away from it all'. However, it is also very close to town (5-10mins drive) so its really easy to pop in to grab a meal, catch a show, or whatever. The cottage itself is fairly small (as described),but super cool. This is a real deal, well built, vintage lake cottage. Awesome deck and dock. Awesome owners - both Pam and John were warm, welcoming, and extremely helpful. Only thing to note is that while there is WiFi and DirectTV, there is limited internet data available (usage, not bandwidth), and very limited TV Channels... if you want to watch movies, etc..., bring your own DVDs or download stuff prior to arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
We are so glad you loved it! Since you were here, we changed internet companies, so usage is no longer limited to a certain amount of data! Hurray!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie J.

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

Amazing Getaway!

Cozy cottage with direct lake access. The property includes the cottage and the owner's house, but it was still very private. We loved our relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Pam Hopkins

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My husband and I are life-long residents of NH. In fact Pam inherited this beautiful property from her dad. We love the outdoors and hope you, too, will love our Winter Harbor property on Lake Winnipesaukee, 3 miles from downtown Wolfeboro!

Why they chose this property

With a true western exposure, you can enjoy the sun all day, as you swim in the crystal clear water, with sandy bottom. Paddle Winter Harbor in the two kayaks that are provided with the rental or sit back on the screened porch or around the fire pit and listen to the loons.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, secluded, surrounded by nature and located in a sheltered cove.

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