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Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach

Vacation home near Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gilford, NH
  • Ellacoya State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gilford

City center stay.You'll find Ellacoya State Park and Gunstock Mountain Resort within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Also, Gunstock Mountain Coaster is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Winnipesaukee is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ellacoya State Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Gunstock Mountain Coaster - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 26 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ellacoya Barn & Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach

Deer Run Retreat

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Enjoy a getaway with family or friends at this spacious Lakes Region retreat! The home is ideal for any season, whether hitting the slopes at Gunstock Ski Resort a few miles away, swimming at one of the nearby Lake Winnipesaukee beaches, or indulging in the incredible sunsets and mountain views from the deck. This house features a central location near tons of great year-round activities and attractions. It also boasts two furnished decks for prime outdoor living and a seasonal barbecue grill that is provided for summertime cookouts. The home is only a few miles from Ellacoya State Beach, making sandy excursions easily accessible. Gunstock Ski Resort boasts many outdoor activities year-round, including skiing, tubing, mountain biking, and ziplining. The Belknap Mountain Range and Mount Major also feature breathtaking views and hiking trails close to home. You can catch in-season concerts at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, about five miles away.

After the day's adventures, take a soak in the hot tub or kick back on one of the decks to take in the sunset and striking mountain views. Conveniently, each floor of your vacation home features ideal spaces to lounge while watching your favorite streaming services on one of the two smart TVs.

The full kitchen comes ready and equipped with all the major appliances, cookware, and utensils for preparing and serving family-style feasts with ease. There's also a dishwasher included for easy cleanup. Additional perks include free WiFi and a private washer/dryer.

Things to Know
PLEASE READ: Motorcycles, RVs, Boats, Trailers are prohibited by the HOA and fines of $500 will be assessed for any violators.
Check-in time: 4:00 PM.
Check-out time: 10:00 AM.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This property is managed by Vacasa New Hampshire LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.5 mi (13-min drive) away from the Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.3 mi (15-min drive) from Opechee Park Cove Beach and Opechee Point Beach and 8.5 mi (16-min drive) from Weirs Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach to downtown Gilford?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Gilford.

Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place. Just as described
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was perfect for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house

The house was great.. good space. Nice hot tub and well kept. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this place and host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house , close to every thing , very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean, quiet, and close to everything. The hot tub was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lester C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Retiree “I’m sailing trip”

At first, we were excited for this property and we thought it was going to be great. But here is a rundown of some of the things that we are upset about in addition to the air conditioning being broken for nearly 36 hours. Later the maintenance guy showed us the filters. It had obviously been a long time since Maintenance had been done. This cause them not to work when it was 100 out. The house stayed at over 85 inside for a day. Additionally:1. Upstairs bathroom Towels had stains/dirt on them from previous renter. They also left several boxes of beer box trash. We do not drink. 2. Downstairs TV had no channels or programming to watch. Which was bad because we were stuck down there due to the heat and broken AC. 3. Upstairs bedroom had curtain rod fall off of window(previously reported). We never used the room. 4. Downstairs sliding door was unlocked when arrived and could not be locked. Bad mechanism poor maintenance. 5. On the last night we could finally watch tv upstairs and enjoy the upstairs, but the Upstairs couch was very hard and appeared very old. It also had a stain on the ottoman portion. Looked real old, but for the cost expected more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracy B.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mice, no heat, not hot way, burst pipes

We checked in Friday night and arranged to checkout late on Sunday.Saturday morning, my adult son who had slept downstairs-reported that the mice in the room had kept him awake most of the night. Later he tried to have a nap and the mice were still running around and in fact just sitting next to the bed. I immediately called Vacasa and told them about the problem. That night (Sat) it got extremely cold. The downstairs was absolutely freezing to the point that, again, my adult sons, were shivering. The next morning, we heard a loud hissing noise from downstairs, and there was water coming out from under the baseboard heat. I immediately called Vacasa-they said they would call the Handyman. Approximately 30 minutes later, the handyman called me and said that he would be to the house in 45 minutes or so, I told him I believed it was a burst pipe and he arrived about an hour later, with no equipment to fix it. He then left and returned a few hours later, the water was gushing, even worse. I asked him if we should take showers now, and he said that the water had nothing to do with the problem he was there to fix. What we did not know was that he had turned off the heat and hot water so that within an hour, it was freezing upstairs and we could not shower because there was no hot water. Called Vacasa again-and we left. Vacasa is refusing to compensate me in any way for my trouble-that because the Handyman was there when I left-it was being fixed-and that’s good enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable home for weekend getaway

We had a great stay at this property. It was very conveniently located near Gunstock Ski Resort. The hot tub was perfect after a long day skiing and tubing. The home was clean and well-furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrey R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

MLK Family Weekend

We were very disappointed with this rental for two reasons; no working fireplace and poor cleaning job done. If you advertise a home with 2 fireplaces and send an email with instructions how to use it, then I would expect to have a working fireplace! We stopped on our way to load up with wood for our ski weekend only to find out it was out of order. This should have been communicated to us before our arrival. Thid was one of the main reasons we wanted to rent this property!The cleaning crew did a terrible job by leaving the kitchen trash bucket full, as well as the recycling bin full of glass bottles & cans. While loading the frig we discovered a used container of ice cream and a half eaten bowl of ice cream with a spoon still in it. And in one of the bedrooms there was a dresser with clothes in it left behind by previous renters.Because of these inconveniences we had to start off our stay by calling Vacasa Management to log our list of complaints. We were told that someone would stop by to collect the trash but nobody ever came.They apologized for the non working fireplaces and clothes left behind. And I should also mention the LR sofa should be cleaned of all its stains. Someone should also check the dryer for a terrible odor left on laundered clothes.We have requested our cleraning fee be reimbursed so I'm curious to see how their customer service will handle our dissatisfaction. This property is over-rated and lacks many things. We will not be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather L.

Disappointed stay due to amenities not working

After confirming two times prior to my arrival that the fireplace was working I arrived with firewood I was told to purchase myself to a fireplace that wasn’t working. My vision of my family relaxing by a cozy fireplace during our winter vacation was ruined. After texts and phone calls to attempt to resolve the issue I kept being assured that the “local team” would be in touch but I never heard from them. I was offered a whopping 150 credit. So incredibly disappointed with this VRBO and Vacasa experience and the owner should take some accountability for the false advertising.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

cathy r.

xmas family trip

The property was in a good location as far as activities didn’t like the neighborhood HOA feeling and the offensive neighbors signs. beds are comfortable furniture needs to be deep cleaned. over all price was good and home was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home

Nice home, close to bank of NH pavilion, and Weirs beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Joan B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

The cleanliness to this property was less than acceptable. Food and dirty undergarments left under a bed. Dirt and dust everywhere. Coffee grinds in coffee pot. Grease and dust on appliances. Was in immediate contact w property management who said someone would come and clean but no one came. Furniture stains are dishusting. Falsely advertising fire pit in the description title but you can’t use it. You don’t know this until You arrive to see you need a permit. When you check out you get a notice that the fire pit is for owners only. Never mentioned anywhere in Our contracts or on the site. Hot tub was not working and appears it has been that way for awhile based on reviews. That was mentioned on the listings.although it sleeps 12, Living area and Kitchen area doesn’t accommodate Seating for more than 6 people. It is a shame that the cleanliness and listing was misleading because the layout was good and house well stocked for what you need. Nice quiet neighborhood close to everything and all attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend trip!

Overall this property was great! We loved the hot tub and were very happy with the space! We did see quite a few ants and spiders in the house, but that was the only complaint we had. The management team was very responsive to any messages I sent them and even offered early check-in. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stargazer's Retreat

We had a wonderful stay here. We loved the location of the house and neighborhood. The house was clean and great communication with property management. We will come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great ski vacation!

We had a great week at Deer Run Lane! We booked almost a year in advance to ski at Gunstock Mountain. You can't beat the proximity to the mountain! The house is an "upside down house" with the majority of the living space/ kitchen/ etc. on the second floor (two bedrooms up & two bedrooms down). It gets lots of natural sunlight. We were provided with ample towels, toiletries and other supplies which aren't typically provided in a home rental. I booked through VRBO but this property is managed by Vacasa. Had I known I probably could have saved a bit by booking directly with Vacasa. The few times I contacted Vacasa (in advance) it took them a long time to get back to me and didn't seem to be local to NH. Our only feedback would be more/ better instructions on how to operate the hot tub & flue for the fireplace. We would definitely book this home again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

I went with my family we enjoyed and have a good time . The house was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

This was a great place with a great layout and really made our ice fishing weekend even better!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jesseca S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Meh

Stained furniture and rug- both need cleaning or replacing. Overall not as clean (particularly the kitchen) as we would have expected. Price was very high… hot tub unavailable. Location was great but we would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

The house was great. We appreciated that they reached out to let us know we could check in early. The only issue was they did not have supplies, for example: garbage bags, cleaners to clean up after yourself. We were disappointed the hot tub didn’t work as it was one of the reasons we had chosen the property, but they did alert us to this prior to our stay. Other than that, very nice comfortable, clean and roomy house. And very close to Gunstock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Audrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

Place was today but just ok….missing quite a few essentials (garbage bags, napkins, tissues, dryer sheets, starter logs). Hot tub wasn’t working
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sapna J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Property

This home is nice and accommodates 10 people well. Two sets of towels were included for each person for shower and hot tub use. Patios were nice and kitchen was well stocked with large dishware. There was only one couch in the main living area which was a bit tight but otherwise it was good. Very close to Mount Major. Bedding and linens were nice and bathrooms were clean and had good showers. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend with family

House was nicely furnished - beds very comfortable and kitchen very easy to use! Only complaint was when we booked it said pet friendly and then three weeks before we got a notice no pets!! Had to pay and find a pet sitter which was not expected!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirby R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gilford

Very nice house with very comfortable beds. House was very clean and well stocked. Very nice porch to view mountains and some of the lake. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023