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Waterfront private quiet family home, 15 min from Lake Winnipesaukee

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in New Durham

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Exterior
Smart TV
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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New Durham, NH
  • Place, Marchs Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Winnipesaukee
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Merrymeeting Lake
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

New Durham

On waterfront.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Marchs Pond and 6 miles (10 km) of Meetinghouse Park. New Durham Town Hall and New Durham Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marchs Pond - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 20 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Sunrise Lake - 21 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Merrymeeting Lake - 32 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 43 min drive - 25.8 miles

Getting around

  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Crowley's Variety & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sandy Point Beach Resort - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 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.

Waterfront private quiet family home, 15 min from Lake Winnipesaukee

Relaxation, stress free living and having fun with friends & family is what vacations are all about. Welcome to the "Happy Place." Book a stay at this quiet, relaxing waterfront home in New Durham and enjoy the solitude, peacefulness and experience the lasting memories you'll have at this 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home situated on a waterfront lot. Spend the day hiking nearby trails, swimming, fishing, paddle boat and canoeing from our private beach or take a short drive to Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro, and nearby shopping at "The Ridge." At the end of the day, enjoy the breathtaking sunsets from the porch as you relax and plan for the next day's adventures. The property is located a short drive from Gunstock Mountain Resort for all your winter fun.
The home sleeps 10 and is well suited for family getaways, with plenty of activities & games for the kids including badminton, ladder toss, corn hole and horseshoes. Indoor games include puzzles, board games, and pool table. Free Wi-fi, smart TVs, washer/dryer on site with fully equipped kitchen including stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, flatware, dishware, toaster, and microwave.
Property is centrally located to many of New Hampshire's favorite tourist attractions such as Weirs Beach, Gilford Entertainment Center, hiking at Mount Major, and Alton Bay where the Mt. Washington will give you a great trip around Lake Winnipesaukee.
During the winter and early spring, the property is located a short 20 minute drive from Gunstock Mountain Resort. The Resort has plenty of winter programs for the entire family. They have 49 trails, 8 lifts, cross country, night skiing and programs for children 4 and up including ski lessons. Visit www.gunstock.com for all the details. After an active day, you know you'll be back at the "Happy Place" awaits you to provide that peaceful, quiet, relaxing setting that you deserve. It makes for a great fun-filled weekend for the entire family!!!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

When not in the home, all windows facing the water (west side) must be closed to insure against any inclement weather damage.
The wood stove is not operational. Please do not use. Trash recycling is encouraged. Hunting on the property is prohibited. Outdoor fires not allowed
Cameras are in use. There are 2 outdoor cameras that are not monitored during your stay but do record audio and video for our guest's safety.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront private quiet family home, 15 min from Lake Winnipesaukee to the airport?

This vacation home is 24.3 mi (39-min drive) away from the Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront private quiet family home, 15 min from Lake Winnipesaukee have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront private quiet family home, 15 min from Lake Winnipesaukee to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.7 mi (19-min drive) from Alton Town Beach and 15.2 mi (31-min drive) from Lovell Lake Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront private quiet family home, 15 min from Lake Winnipesaukee offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront private quiet family home, 15 min from Lake Winnipesaukee?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waterfront private quiet family home, 15 min from Lake Winnipesaukee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront private quiet family home, 15 min from Lake Winnipesaukee?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront private quiet family home, 15 min from Lake Winnipesaukee have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront private quiet family home, 15 min from Lake Winnipesaukee have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront private quiet family home, 15 min from Lake Winnipesaukee to downtown New Durham?

This vacation home is 2.9 mi away from New Durham.

Waterfront private quiet family home, 15 min from Lake Winnipesaukee Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and spacious house, nice pond, picturesque sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spacious home in a beautiful location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful year at the Happy Place! Everything about this place is beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynda f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

Perfect in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M., Berkley, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend

From start to finish we had such an amazing stay. The property was even better than advertised, the pictures although gorgeous cannot capture what the property is. We will be renting again as everyone had such a great time. We were close enough to see what we wanted to see but honestly we could have stayed at the property the entire time there was plenty to do and see. Looking forward to returning!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing week away

Can’t even put into words of how perfect this house is. The home is fully equipped with everything you need for a fun and relaxing vacation. Truly feels like a home away from home with comfortable furniture and beds, necessary appliances, indoor and outside games, and more. It is very private, yet close to many different attractions and things to do. It was the perfect size for our family of 6 adults and 1 child (could easily sleep even more). The house had many different things to do, see, and places to relax. You can tell the home is truly loved and cared for. The home was extremely clean, and the owners were responsive and had great hospitality. Thank you for sharing your Happy Place with us, we can confidently say it served as our Happy Place as well for the week. Will definitely be renting here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views!!

We loved this place!! The house was great, very clean and have everything needed for a fun stay! Can’t wait to rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana K., Washington, DC U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing family vacation

What a fabulous home, property, and host! Paul was a prompt, thoughtful, warm communicator from the time of our booking nearly a year before our arrival. We appreciated his willingness to answer our nuanced questions. The home was beautiful, light-filled, and spotless. It was extremely well stocked with toiletries, towels, dishes, cookware to make full meals, and so much more. He really thought of everything. Additionally, we can’t thank Paul enough for the thoughtful touches, like the S’mores treat. The kids absolutely loved them - almost as much as they adored being able to play in the water and on the private sandy beach. The views of and cool breeze fromMarch’s pond were extraordinary. We can’t wait to return to this one-of-a-kind wooded paradise. Thank you for everything, Paul!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lakefront Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely lakefront home! The house is big, clean, comfortable, and very well maintained, and the outdoors is amazing - beautiful and with lots of spots to relax on the porch, in the hammocks, and of course on the beach. We appreciated how quiet and peaceful the lake is, it made our trip really feel like a getaway. We also had a fun time trying out the different boats. Paul and Lynn communicated everything very clearly, and everything is labeled in the house which is super helpful. We wished we could have stayed longer and would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation ever

This gorgeous house on a beautiful lake has everything you could ask for for a perfect vacation getaway. The clean, sandy private beach is perfect for kids and adults to swim and enjoy the canoes, paddle boat and paddle boards that are provided by the hosts. There are not one but two hammocks by the water, and plenty of cozy seating inside for everyone to find a spot, and on the porch for viewing the incredible sunsets over the lake. Paul and Lynn were highly responsive before and during the stay and made sure that everything was perfect at their Happy Place. Kids enjoyed the pool table and the crayons and s'mores supplies that they provided. We hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Waterfront Getaway- 5 stars!

Really beautiful home on the water that was quiet, spacious and very clean. Plenty of space for our two families and Nana! Really enjoyed the pool table, the two TVs (we had the Olympics on both of them!) the beach and all of the boats! Very helpful to have everything labeled. The beds were really comfortable. Paul was easy to communicate with and very responsive. Everyone loved the back porch. Hope to return for another visit next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vaca 2024

The Happy Place was absolutely wonderful! We had everything we needed at this well-maintained property. The lake was quiet and we had many gorgeous sunsets. We left with many family memories. Paul and Lynn are excellent hosts. We can’t wait to return again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynda f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home.

Perfect in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and serene getaway!

A group of friends and I stayed at this property and we were beyond thrilled with the stunning location, gorgeous, clean and comfortable place. Every morning we woke up to have our coffee on the porch facing the lake. It is close to lake winnipesaukee and not too far from Portsmouth if you wanted to make the trip. Mostly we enjoyed cooking in and relaxing. The host was fantastic. Very proactive with communication and booking through them was easy. Highly recommend this little piece of paradise for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., East Providence

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Family Getaway.

Our family decided instead of gifts for Christmas, let's rent a house on the water for a few days. "Happy Place" was the perfect choice! There was plenty of space for all of us (8 adults, 1 toddler) and then some. The beach and water play items only add to the enjoyment of this awesome place. Already planning out stay for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Wonderful stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location and Accommodations

Recently stayed at this location for a weekend getaway. Excellent location with easy water access and the accommodations were better than expected. Overall experience was a 10 out of 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Place Ever

There’s no word for this house except “WOW” My family and I come to New Hampshire every year from Boston and having a great place to stay is a must. But we have never stay in a place that is so beautiful, equipped with everything that you may need. We were stunned on how many stuff that was here. The house is really the “Happy Place” I’m planning on coming here for the summer if I need a spot open. Y’all, please don’t sleep on this house. The communication with the owner was 100% and the house was 100000% I’m so thankful to find this house for my family during Christmas break. The happy place house is well taken care of and I hope the owners continue to take care of this amazing place. Thank you for the communication and having us in your beautiful place. The amount of games and ways to make memories in this house is just wow. I’m in love and this is the best place to stay with friends, family or a group of people.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend away!

What a lovely home and such nice hosts. Paul and Lynn made themselves accessible and left us a nice little note with some tasty snacks as a warm welcome. The house was spotless and very comfortable. We even went for a canoe ride in the pond when the rain finally broke. Overall a very lovely getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven on Earth

What a great place to stay. Paul and Lynn were amazing hosts! They always answered the phone when I called with a question. The home is absolutely beautiful! The first thing that hits you when you open the door is how amazing it smells. The rooms were perfect, the grounds were great. We really couldn't have asked for anything more from our hosts!!! I highly recommend a stay at this home!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A hidden gem!

My family stayed here for long Labor Day weekend and could not have had a better stay. Beautiful home and location. Incredibly clean. The pictures do not do this house and property proper justice. The sunset from the porch was one of the most peaceful things I’ve experienced in awhile. Highly recommend this hidden gem. Owners were super helpful and kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M., San Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness

Our time of mourning

I want to thank you for sharing your beautiful lake home with our family so we could be with my sister’s memorial service with her family and friends. The wonderful atmosphere of the home, woods, and lake were major factors in healing the void of her loss. The tranquility there was powerful. We all felt God’s comforting presence. Unfortunately words cannot express our gratitude to you and your family during this time of mourning and healing. May God bless you and your family for your kindness.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023