Winter Hideaway Near Gunstock Mtn, Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing

Leave the hustle and bustle behind. With most neighbors seasonal, winter turns the area into your own snowy oasis. Follow the quiet, dirt road to our clean cabin nestled among the pines. It's perfect for small families, couples, or friends looking to ski, snowshoe, explore, and return to a cozy warm cabin in the evenings.

** Inside the Cabin **
- 2 Bedrooms (sleeps 4 comfortably)
- 1 Bathroom
- Cozy living room with wood stove
- Small but well-equipped kitchen with coffee bar
- Three-season porch for game nights
- Nostalgic kids’ bunkhouse with DVDs + Nintendo GameCube
- Mini splits keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter

** Outdoor Living **
- Private deck with peekaboo lake views
- Outdoor shower (May 1 through Oct 1)
- Firepit with Adirondack chairs & s’mores nights
- BBQ grill + space for yard games
- Kayaks (2 included) with carts for transport

** SHARED Lake Access **
Waterfront is a flat 3–5-minute walk on a dirt road. While there is NO sandy beach, guests love:
- Swimming and kayaking from the gradual, clear water entry
- Fishing in peaceful surroundings
- Mountain views of the Belknap Range
- We set chairs right in the water

See photos in the listing to get a feel for the waterfront area.

For sand play, head to Gilmanton Town Beach (<1 mile) or explore the many beaches around Lake Winnipesaukee (~30 mins).

** Nearby Adventures **
- Check slednh.evtrails.com for snowmobile trails (closest ~ 1.5 miles)
- Gunstock Mountain (25 min) – adventure park, ziplining, scenic lift rides
- Alton Bay (15 min) – restaurants, boat rentals
- Loudon Motor Speedway (20 min)
- Mount Major (20 min) – one of NH’s most popular hikes
- Weirs Beach & Funspot (35 min)
- Bank NH Pavilion, Gilford (30 min) – tons of concerts

** Day trips **
- Portsmouth (1 hr)
- Franconia Notch (1 hr)
- North Conway (1.5 hrs)

** Essentials **
- Iron Works Market – 5 min
- Grocery store & laundromat – 15 min

Whether you’re cozying up for a movie night, listening to the kids play in the bunkhouse, or swapping stories around the firepit, Little Bear Lodge is about slowing down and reconnecting in nature.

We can’t wait to host you!

** OF NOTE **

WINTER: We are on a private dirt road. It is flat but 4WD is recommended depending on the snow cover.

WiFi and Apple TV are offered for Guests to use their own streaming accounts (NO CABLE).

Bunkhouse is CLOSED November 1 through May 1.

Outdoor shower is CLOSED October 1 through May 1.

We love our pups but must be mindful of insurance and allergies. Pets are negotiable - please reach out if you’d like to bring your pet. $100.00 Pet Fee.

Travel insurance is recommended. Refunds are not provided for weather or other unforeseen circumstances outside the cancellation policy.

Unauthorized overnight guests will be charged $200.00 per person.

WAIVER & RELEASE of LIABILITY: The owners urge all guests to use the property’s features, facilities, and its grounds, including shared water access, in the safest manner. Use of all features, including but not limited to use of stairs, grounds, lofts, bunkbeds, decks, Kayaks, floats, and appliances are done at the guest’s sole risk. Guests understand that they are fully responsible for use of all features and owners shall not be liable to guest for any claims related to illnesses, demands, injuries, damages, or actions arising out of or in connection with misuse of facilities, natural events/disasters, or general accidents on facility grounds. Guests choosing to use the firepit agree to do so safely and in accordance with house rules. Guests who decide to use the shared waterfront understand there is an inherent danger around water. Guests understand owners are not to be held responsible for damaged or loss personal property. Guest hereby hold owners harmless from any/all claims brought against them. Guest understands that by booking a reservation they are effectively agreeing to the terms of this Waiver and Release of Liability.