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Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Bear Island Cottage w/shared Dock, BOAT REQUIRED

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 788.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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26 Little Bear Island, Tuftonboro, NH, 03853
  • Castle in the Clouds
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Lake Winnipesaukee
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Room - Second Floor

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

First Floor

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom - Second Floor

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Bear Island Cottage w/shared Dock, BOAT REQUIRED

3 Bedroom, 1 bath, 950 square foot, sleeps 7 , eastern facing Lakefront Cottage with front deck. Approximate GPS of dock 43.6410166 - 71.3170510

Recently renovated cottage with living room, eat in kitchen and queen bedroom on first level. Queen bedroom and 3rd bedroom with bunk beds and single bed in same room and full bath on second floor. Inside balcony on second floor looks down into living room. Linens and towels provided.

Cottage water is from the Lake with filtration, no chemical treatment added. The cottage has bottled Spring Water available for drinking purposes.

The cottage is accessible by boat only. Boat launching is available at several locations, 19 Mile Bay (Union Landing) several miles away with parking for car and boat trailer. Public dock available for daytime docking only. A launching ramp is also available at the end of Long Island Road, parking here is roadside and very limited, there is a public dock with very limited availability. Rental boats are available at local Marina's, with contact information that we can provide as part of the booking process. We suggest you kindly check boat rental prices prior to booking as they can be higher than the property charges.

The cottage is not handicapped accessible, there are stairs into the house and to the second floor bathroom.

Complete kitchen with accessories, new refrigerator, gas stove, coffee maker, toaster oven and microwave. Wireless internet access and ROKU HD television with wireless Blue Ray DVD player. No cable TV.

Cottage shares dock for up to a 26' boat and water access with owners cottage next door, shore frontage is rocky with steps into the Lake, no sandy beach, but sandy lake bottom at base of steps. Owner or owners family may be in the cottage next door.
No laundry facilities available in the cottage.
Cottage has 2 different length canoes, 2 kayaks, a 3 person sea kayak and a paddle board available.
Dogs permitted (2) for extra fee and proof of current vaccinations for Rabies and Distemper, other pets considered.

Property manager

Greg Barsanti

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
2 dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum 7 day rental when schools are closed for summer months . Saturday to Saturday. Requests for multiple days before and after summer recess.
Requests for a multiple number of weeks would require cleaning every seven days at a reduced cost.
We require a current Veterinary certificate of Rabies and Distemper vaccinations for guests bringing their 4 legged family

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tuftonboro

Located in Tuftonboro, this cottage is on the waterfront. Ridgewood Country Club and Waukewan Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore The Loon Center and Multonborough Town Beach. Annalee Outlet and Funspot Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tuftonboro, NH

What's nearby

  • Castle in the Clouds - 36 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 47 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Mirror Lake - 47 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 50 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 56 min drive - 45.1 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 57 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inn on Main - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Ellacoya Barn & Grille - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Patrick's Pub & Eatery - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Winnepesaukee Bay Gulls 2 - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Sawyer's Dairy Bar - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Bear Island Cottage w/shared Dock, BOAT REQUIRED pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Bear Island Cottage w/shared Dock, BOAT REQUIRED?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Bear Island Cottage w/shared Dock, BOAT REQUIRED?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Bear Island Cottage w/shared Dock, BOAT REQUIRED located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Multonborough Town Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake Kanasatka and Old Country Store and Museum. Blackcat Island is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful September stay

Our family had a wonderful stay at Little Bear Island the first week in September. It was a truly great stay. We enjoyed the house and being able to spend time on the water. The communication before and during our stay was excellent and the guidance on how to navigate to the island dock was so appreciated. We rented a boat from Trexler's Marina and they also provided excellent and responsive service. Our family, including kids were so grateful for the chance to spend a week on this island and to be on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little bear island cottage

Wonderful stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome trip!

We loved staying in this cabin on Little Bear Island - Location and view were stellar! Enjoyed swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. The neighbors were super nice too. Great experience overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, well appointed getaway!

We loved our stay on Little Bear. We were very pleased with the location, as it's in a calmer part of the lake. Less traffic, far less wake at the dock than other properties we've stayed at. We felt right at home with the property, very well appointed. Nice not having to boat your trash out or bring bottled water. Dock has bumpers in all the right spots. Just pull up and cleat up. It's the little things like this that pay dividends when you're on an island. Place was clean, excellent wifi, plenty of the things you may forgotten back at home were already in place. Greg is very responsive, and truly wants his customers to enjoy their stay. Super happy about our time on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Enjoyable Getaway

This home exceeded our expectations! It had everything we needed and more. My husband and two boys (ages 8 and 10) enjoyed fishing and kayaking, while I soaked up the gorgeous sunrises and swam in the lake. It’s the perfect location with so much to do in the area from hiking trails with waterfalls to nice beach spots on the lake. The owners are wonderful people who were more than accommodating with any questions and concerns we had. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timm B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall fantastic experience, great host/family, beautiful and clean home.

Just a great stay, can’t say enough about the host, house and property, well kept, great dock for the boat, this property is the definition of a vacation home. Everything you need is there, the host goes above and beyond to make sure the guest are happy. The area on the island is beautiful with great views. Nothing at all negative to say about the host and property. Had such a relaxing and great time with just me and my 18 yr old son, great fishing as well. Thanks again the the host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best place to stay on the lake!!!

We absolutely love staying on Little Bear Island! As avid boaters, it is such a unique experience to be able to stay on an island (and something we'd never be able to afford otherwise!!)!!! This property is perfect for our low-key and relaxing family weekend. The owners are such fantastic people and make you feel like family when you're there! The property is lovely and has everything we could ask for. We look forward to many more Memorial Day weekends on Little Bear!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Randall C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good, relaxing

I've done the island thing on Winni many times before so I had a good idea what to expect, and I wasn't disappointed. It was all very relaxing, clean, very nice place. For some reason we thought there was a washer/dryer, when I went back to the listing I didn't see it so I guess I was confused. But I would definitely suggest they be added. Tracking down and using a laundromat is a real detriment when you're on an island and on vacation and I'd rather do a small wash on wednesday than bring more out with me. Just a suggestion, like I said, it was a good relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family lake vacation

The home was exactly as described and the pictures were accurate. The views were awesome...we caught a couple sunrises which were beautiful. We used the kyacks and the canoe...fished from the dock. The home had everything we needed for a family of 6. We rented a boat from Trexlers Marina which worked out pretty well. I'd recommend renting from a nearby marina as you'll need your car from time to time for day trips/grocery shopping...a nearby marina will simplify island logistics. The lake is huge and the open water areas can get rough-we rented a 21 foot boat and I wouldn't have wanted anything smaller. The hosts were EXTREMELY responsive and really went above and beyond. I left a life jacket behind that belonged to the marina and the hosts returned it for us...How nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leclair Family Summer 2023 Vacation

The perfect spot for our family! Two teen boys and two large dogs, us and even a friend joined us one night. Plenty of room - we grilled, cooked dinners, did WFH - my husband took a zoom meeting video on and NO issues. Kids used the kayaks, canoe, paddle board, streamed TV, hooked up their switch. The family was wonderful to deal with, good communication and good conversation. We would recommend anyone rent this place - just not when WE want to come back again ;) Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what I needed

The Barsanti family where very friendly and accommodating. The house was spacious and clean plenty of games on hand for rainy day entertainment We enjoyed everything about our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Trip

Great place, Very nice people
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

Little Bear Island and it’s inhabitants were welcoming and despite the poor weather, we had a fantastic time taking advantage of the gorgeous views and nature. We will surely return!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation 2023

Everything was just as described.had a great time Can’t wait to go back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect island getaway

Comfortable home, fully appointed for family/boat life on the lake. Great location! The owners/next door neighbor were very welcoming and make you feel like a part of the family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew and S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stat at Little Bear Island

My wife and I returned to this island this last week after first staying there 20 years ago. Greg's home is perfectly quaint and cozy and had everything we needed for a great week. Greg was helpful and quick to respond with any questions we had and the home was appointed nicely and just what you picture when you think of a cottage in this part of the country. As you do need to rent a boat for the week to get back and forth from the island, I highly recommend Trexler's Marina which is an easy 15-20 min boat ride from the house. Their price was the most competitive I found and it's run by a kind family that has owned the marina for years. All in all, we had a wonderful trip and I could not recommend Greg's place any more!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean S., Derry, NH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Rental!

It was wonderful staying at this cottage on Little Bear Island! The cottage was lovely and the owners were very accommodating and super friendly! We also had plenty of room for our 26ft boat! We highly recommend this place and will most likely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Beautiful location Clean House Greg was quick to respond to any questions and very easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuck L., Gilford, NH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lake front home

My wife and I had a great stay at this property. It is a beautiful part of the lake, and the home had everything we needed. Check-in and communication was great. We brought our two dogs, and they really enjoyed the large front deck and boat dock. Nice way to wrap up the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Island Stay

We had a great week at the cottage on Little Bear Island. We rented a pontoon boat for the week we enjoyed the sunrises and the pink sky at sunsets. Greg was awesome to deal with the cottage was exactly as pictured with a new dining and living room set. We had an awesome time playing in the water at the dock with our furry friend. The privacy and the views were exactly what we needed . Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B., Conway, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Bear Island

We loved our stay! The cottage is well equipped. We were amazed that only 2 air conditioners cooled the entire cottage, and it was needed! Would love to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy d., Tyngsboro, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Week at the Lake

What a great property and the owners were so accommodating! We really enjoyed our week on the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Topsfield, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Bear Big Gigantic Heart

There are a few places in this world where you get to truly connect to what's important, and disconnect from thats not. This is one of them. The Hosts are a salt of the earth great family who love to share this little slice of pure lake life with others. This place is a special place, unpretentious island living at its best. Enjoy the stay, make sure you wake up early for a sunrise that rivals any, play some corn hole, ease into the lake for a leisurely float the way Mr B would. And look up at the sky on a moonless night and wait for a shooting star. Some say Lake Winnipesaukee means “beautiful water in a high place.” The second, more popular interpretation is “the smile of the Great Spirit.” Well our family spirit is most definitely smiling.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., Sandown, NH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Island Cottage

Just returned from a perfect island vacation. The cottage is exactly as described in the listing and the pictures are current. From start to finish Greg was attentive and very helpful, including meeting us on the dock and helping us unload our boat. He showed us around the house and property. The house was clean and comfortable and provided items such as dish soap, paper towels, bath soap, toilet paper, towels and all linens. When leaving all we had to do was pack up our things and shut the doors. We enjoyed using the two kayaks and canoe. The water was so clean in front of the cottage and the sunrises could not have been more stunning along with all the loons. This cottage and location were perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay and accommodations

We loved our time at the lake. Everything was clean and perfect for us! Bonus with all the lawn games, canoe and kayaks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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