Ossipee Lake

"A great waterfront and an architect’s house…..what could be better? This home is a combination of elegance, comfort, and ingenious use of space. There are multiple gathering spots to afford simultaneous puzzle construction and a game of Risk in the family room, enjoy a cup or coffee (or a margarita) in the spacious kitchen or comfortable outdoor space beyond the three sets of French doors, or nap under the overhead fans in the hurricane lamp-lit screened-in porch. We became fascinated with finding all of the space efficiencies in the home including the in-island microwave drawer, the tucked away mixing bowl, and an entire closet of cookware. The light-flooded kitchen worthy of being a Food Network set easily seats 10 (we are 2 families of 4 and grandparents) and inspired meals with the cast-iron skillet (blueberry and peach cobbler) and array of cookware. The light and airy bedrooms are all upstairs and cozy; the master suite is uncommonly posh…elegantly luxurious. Outdoors, artistry is present with a wrought iron railing attached to the boulders to assist water entry via stone steps into the lake. There is colorful landscaping, a yard to throw a football and a new u-shaped dock. The navigation of docking takes some skill but is clearly marked in the owner home manual. There are multiple kayaks, life-jackets as well as water skis and a tow rope so you don’t have to rent those along with a motor boat. Owners, Cathy and Denny, clearly have a passion for the outdoors with a hiking/biking library (efficiently stored by the fireplace), and a love of family and good times. They are immediately responsive to questions and the home owner’s manual is full of local tips. I hesitate to share this gem, but there is no better spot to rejuvenate and connect with friends and family---just don’t take our week!"

"Pros; Gorgeous well equipped house. Lovely beach and cove. Wonderful private yard. Amazing master suite! Also, the master suite has a walk in closet that is the size of a small room, with a large window. It worked perfectly as a bedroom for my 5 year old twins to sleep on air mattresses! We had planned to put them on one of the pull out couches, but it was much better for them to have their own private room. Also, the "loft bedroom" is a full bedroom with a window and door and two beds!-I wasn't clear about that from the description. So really, it's a four bedroom (not including the walk in closet). Cons; The one downstairs bathroom is off the downstairs bedroom. So if someone is staying down there and wants any privacy everyone else needs to go upstairs whenever they need to use the bathroom. The "private, go away" sign as you travel down the driveway to the house is rather startling-and some of the artwork and decorations throughout the house seemed rather personal for a rental. Other than that the only complaint is that the master bed has a middle leg that sticks out from the bed and me and my husband stubbed our toes on it repeatedly!"