Make magical memories 15 minutes from Ice Castles and Loon Mountain! Our charming 1800s barn on the shores of beautiful Mirror Lake sleeps 12 adults plus 3 kids in 6 private bedrooms. Unwind in the outdoor hot tub after skiing, looking up at the stars or at bald eagles soaring over the lake. Cozy up by the stone fireplace and prepare your meal in a modern, fully equipped kitchen, Dog-friendly with fire pit, large deck, grill, and a unique charm you won't find in condos. Comfortable with a rustic, old fashioned feel alongside new, modern appliances.
LOCATION:
15 minutes from Loon Mountain
15 minutes from Ice Castles
20 minutes from Cannon Mountain
25 minutes from Waterville Valley (Alpine and Nordic skiing)
40 minutes from Bretton Woods (Alpine and Nordic skiing)
Franconia Notch is 20 minutes away for winter hiking and scenic drives. There are many places to sample maple syrup as it is being made in the area. If you decide not to spend your nights at the lodge, there are also many restaurants and microbreweries in the area. However most people prefer to stay by the fireplace in our cozy living room or make s'mores around the outdoor fire pit.
Hubbard Brook, the world renowned Hubbard Brook Research Lab, a sledding hill, hiking and snowshoe trails, and all a short walk away. We do have plow service and a caretaker who will shovel the walkways and around the hot tub.
THE LODGE
The Lodge is in a barn built in 1890 when a lumber company owned the land and before the now beautiful forest grew back around it. It still has many visible elements of the original structure but has been thoughtfully renovated to be comfortable with modern clean details and efficient heating.
It has a fully equipped modern kitchen with dining table to seat a large group. Large windows overlook the lake, trees, and mountains.
Sleeping: 6 bedrooms sleep 12 adults plus 3 children (2 bedrooms have built-in twin beds for kids who want to sleep near parents). Two upper bedrooms have walls that don't reach the ceiling for airflow - so not ideal for light sleepers. All bed linens are provided
AMENITIES:
Outdoor cedar hot tub
Stone fireplace
Fire pit with seating
All bed linens
Towels
Deck with dining area and seating
Fully equipped modern kitchen
High-speed WiFi,
2 small TVs for streaming
Large gas grill with full tank of propane
Board games
Large flat yard
2 bathrooms
6 private bedrooms sleeping 12 adults and 3 children
THE PROPERTY:
The owners live on site. The owners have their own space in an in-law apartment on the ground floor. They live there with their two children and a dog.
The lodge is one of the few houses on Mirror Lake. Mirror Lake. It has just about a dozen homes on its shores. It is known for ice fishing. The lake is stocked with fish and visited by bald eagles and also blue heron, and loons in the summer.