Fresh powder! 6bd ski lodge near Loon/Waterville - hot tub, fireplace, fire pit

WINTER AT MIRROR LAKE LODGE:

Fresh powder and more on its way. Recent cancellations mean some prime February vacation days now available. Our rustic 6-bedroom ski lodge is base camp for epic skiing at many major NH resorts - Loon, Waterville Valley, Cannon, all nearby. Unwind in our cedar outdoor hot tub under the stars. After a day on the slopes, gather around the outdoor firepit or cozy up by the indoor fireplace. Don't miss the nearby Ice Castles for a fun unique experience for families or friends.

Without getting in a car, you can strap on snowshoe or cross country skis and explore miles of backcountry trails in the neighborhood, try your hand at ice fishing on frozen Mirror Lake. Bald eagles are often spotted from our deck overlooking the lake. With room for 12 adult guests plus 3 children and 2 dogs, this is your base for winter adventure and lifetime memories.

SUMMER:

Wake to loons on pristine Mirror Lake, surrounded by White Mountain National Forest! Private beach, dock, kayaks and canoes included. Watch wildlife from your deck while sipping morning coffee. Our 1800s lakefront barn sleeps 12 adults plus 3 kids in built-in bunks. Hot tub with lake views, new architect-designed kitchen, rustic charm, stone fireplace. Dog-friendly with fire pit and grill..


LOCATION:

12 - 15 minutes from Loon Mountain & Lincoln Woods & Ice Castles
20 minutes from Franconia Notch & Cannon Mountain
25 minutes from Waterville Valley
30 minutes from Tenney Mountain
40 minutes from Bretton Woods & Cog Railway

Franconia Notch is 20 minutes away for 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 evenings grilling or cooking 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. They have a separate driveway and entrance. In the winter, they are often skiing in the mountains all day.

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.