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Castle Rest - At The Center Of Weirs Beach

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Castle Rest
Deck of Castle Rest
View from Deck
Front Porch
View of Lake from Front Porch

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Laconia, NH
  • Weirs Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Winnipesaukee Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Funspot Family Fun Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Back Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Green (Master) Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Pansy Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Red Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

TV Room

1 Double Futon

Twins Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Wedding (Pink) Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Forest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ocean Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Sky Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Castle Rest - At The Center Of Weirs Beach

If you are a large family or group, looking for a house to rent on Lake Winnipesaukee, we have a delightful, Victorian style house for you!
Downstairs, there are two bedrooms, a living room with a working gas fireplace and work desk, a fully-equipped, eat-in kitchen, a laundry room, and a bathroom with a tub/shower combo. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, a TV room with frig, microwave and sleep sofa, and two bathrooms (one with a tub/shower combo, one with a shower). There's plenty of parking.
If you just want to take it easy, you can relax on the full, wrap-around porch, or on the garage roof deck. By day, it has an outstanding view of the lake and mountains. In the evening, enjoy the clear night sky while watching the colorful lights of boats out on the lake. On select nights during the summer, the fireworks are set off right across the street from the house.
The house has an unbeatable location in Weirs Beach. You can walk to everything. Walk across the street to the beautiful public beach and park. Walk down the boardwalk to the docks, where you can take a boat cruise across the lake. Farther down the boardwalk you'll find the railroad station, where you can take a scenic train ride along the lake. There are numerous restaurants and shops within walking distance. For entertainment, an outdoor movie theatre, arcades, bumper car rides and miniature golf are all within walking distance.
Our State of New Hampshire Meals & Rentals Tax Operator's License is #060388.

Property manager

Robert Ames

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Small or medium dogs are allowed for a pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only allowed outside, on the porch.
After booking, the owner will email the guest a copy of the rental agreement.
The guest must print the rental agreement, sign it, and provide their credit card information and their postal mailing address.
The guest must return the completed rental agreement to the owner within one week of booking.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Laconia

Located in Weirs Beach, a neighbourhood in Laconia, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Meredith Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and Ellacoya State Park. Kellerhaus and Funspot Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Laconia, NH

What's nearby

  • Weirs Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Winnipesaukee Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Funspot Family Fun Center - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 26 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪D.A. Long Tavern at Funspot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tower Hill Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Rest - At The Center Of Weirs Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castle Rest - At The Center Of Weirs Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castle Rest - At The Center Of Weirs Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castle Rest - At The Center Of Weirs Beach located?

Located in Weirs Beach, this holiday home is steps from Weirs Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Winnipesaukee. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Endicott Rock Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Monika G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location…but

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Perfect location!

Spacious home with room for everyone. Beautiful view of the lake and the mountains from the front porch. Minor issues taken care of promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth E.

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

Great Place for Family Vacation

This was our second stay at Castle Rest, and probably won't be our last (although we may switch off with other beach towns going forward). The location can't be beat, the house is roomy and has charm and character to spare, and the porch is the perfect place to relax and admire the view. With 10 of us staying and more bedrooms than we actually needed, there was plenty of space for the kids to spread out and do their own thing. I did waffle between 4 or 5 stars under the "cleanliness" heading, not because the housekeeping staff doesn't do an excellent job, but because some needed minor repairs to the exterior are starting to add up. All the same, we wouldn't hesitate to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Sibling vacation

Excellent location. Beautiful sunrises over the lake. Great swimming. Loved the front porch. Very relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara E.

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

Yearly beach / lake trip

Every year we a group of friends and our families go away. We have been to many houses over the years. There were several reasons we liked this house. Location to the beach, shops, restaurants was great. The house was clean when we arrived and well stocked. All linens and towels were provided and clean. They even provided some toiletries! It is definitely an older house but we loved the charm. There was plenty of room with multiple bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and the wrap around porch was an additional living space with amazing views of the lake. We were sad to go and will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty T.

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

Family fun Weirs Beach Summer 2023

Perfect location Plenty of room for extended family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert W., Laval, QC Canada

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

Perfect

This year was our second year for a family retreat with all attending. If you don't mind the sound of motorcycles this space is ideal for a family gathering. We had perfect weather as well. The owner heard our suggestion last year and made the change. Thank you, Robert!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth E.

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

Lots of character, lots of space, amazing location

We had a wonderful time, loved the house, and have already reserved it for next year. With just the 10 of us we had tons of room and could easily have fit more people. The area had a wide variety of things to do, enough to keep both the outdoorsy family members and the video game addicts happy. The kids loved the playhouse and having their own space to hang out upstairs. The adults congregated mostly in the kitchen and on the porch. We found the house well-equipped and didn't really need any extras. The household items I'd bring again are liquid hand soap (if you prefer liquid to bar soap), paper towels, extra dish towels, and maybe aluminum foil for grilling. I sometimes bring my own pillow and mattress topper when I travel but I totally didn't need them because the mattresses and pillows were plenty comfortable without. A few minor corrections to the listing: We double-checked the fireworks schedule before going and found out that they're no longer every Friday. We lucked out and happened to be there for a Saturday display but they're not an every week thing. And the Juliet balcony in the pics is currently unavailable for safety reasons. Plus, although there were some puzzles and other pastimes scattered about the house, the huge pile of board games shown in the laundry room photo was nowhere to be found—it wasn't a big deal, we just would have brought some of our own if we'd known. All the same, we loved the place enough to grab it again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

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

Family fun house

Booked this house for a 60th bday party and family reunion. The space and location is the best. The outside deck is perfect for a family gathering and the views and accessibility to everything in walking distance is awesome! Would definitely book again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Loved location!

Never had to get in the car! Plenty of beds and space. Would stay again. Great family bonding. L
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert W., Laval, QC Canada

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

Labor Day 2022 Family Gathering

Great place, attentive property manager, charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W., Hudson

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

LOVE This Home!

This was the 2nd year that we rented this amazing home for our very large family, enjoying our time together at Weirs Beach. The location cannot be beat, since anything and everything is ALL within walking distance, from arcades, ice cream, pubs and bars to hang out in, mini golf, and restaurants are all RIGHT THERE! And the view!!!!! Unbelievable, to say the least! GREAT vacation home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jack n., stratford ct

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

Fantastic vacation

Family loved staying here so much everyone wants to return. Very well run rental property and arcade. All employees were friendly and helpful.the whole family gave it thumbs up!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

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

Big house - lots of beds!

Perfect for our reunion of friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

Perfect location and great parking for the motorcycles, loved the outside patio, The only thing I would change is the check in process it would be nice to have a number code lock on the door or a lockbox with the key in it having to go get a key and return it at a different location then we were staying as we were on motorcycles… but you can’t beat the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W., Hudson

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

Fantastic Home ! Amazing Vacation!!!

I have to say, if you are looking for that perfect home that needs to be able to accommodate your very large family, that has unbelievable views, and is in an area where there is that special something for everyone to enjoy, then this is the place for you!!! The advertisement for this home was right on, with SO many bedrooms and places for my entire family to spread out, yet lots of places for togetherness. The porch was awesome, and was a blessing during the rainy times. The patio was absolutely PERFECT for our large meal gatherings, since there were 25 of us altogether. Yes, I agree that perhaps it could have been a little cleaner, but with covid and the lack of staff to work, we were very pleased with the homeowners diligence in doing all that he could as far as the cleanliness. No complaints from us at all! I would highly recommend a stay at Castle Rest, for a vacation that will give you many wonderful memories to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Exactly what we expected!

The booking process and communication back-and-forth with the property manager was perfect heading into the week. Upon arrival the place was exactly what we expected and absolutely perfect for our large annual family gathering. Despite a bit of rain this week, we had a fantastic time and especially enjoyed the outdoor patio area which is big enough to accommodate a group of just about any size looking to have fun while enjoying the amazing views of the lake. All in all, this was a tremendous value for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

This is a fantastic location with a beautiful lake front view.

The house is very large with plenty of space for for our family and friends. There was something to do for everyone. The porch was my favorite spot overlooking the lake and every hour during the day the train came by. Plenty of restaurants and activities within one and activities within walking distance. We all had a fantastic time! Communication and help was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

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

Excellent location

Plenty of sleeping areas for our large group. Outside area was great to relax and enjoy the evening. Great staff and a few minor problems were fixed quickly. Would book again if I had a large gathering in the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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

Outdoor space was great

We really enjoyed our stay. Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Paul F.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but wasn’t clean.

Location was perfect , set up of rooms were efficient . Definitely needs to be cleaned a lot better . Not sure if you hire a cleaning company because if you did they didn’t do there job well ! For example , not sure there was someone staying in the house the Friday before we got there but if there was and they checked at 10am . We got to the house at 1110 and there was no one there , so not sure how they can clean that big house in about an hour especially with the pandemic we are going through.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Great

Overall no problem, great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

June C.

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

Great house, plenty of room.

I think it could have been cleaner,found wrapper and someone hat behind a chair. No real broom, dustpan or mop left to do clean up. Otherwise great house and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Dennis & Joanne D., Merrimack, NH

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

Labor Day week 2019

We rented this house to stay in the week of our daughter's wedding at the Margate. Lots of rooms! The bride and bridesmaids had room to get ready. The amount of stairs and the steepness of them was a drawback. Definitely not handicapped accessible. Lacking a few basics that we had to run to the store for the 1st night like soap in the bathrooms. All in all a good experience.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy and Steve M.

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

Perfect!

This house was perfect for our family of 10, with plenty of room!! The A/C worked fabulously which was important as we were there during the hottest stretch of summer with temps in the upper 90,s. The location could not have been more perfect! Directly across from the beach, and just a minute walk to the pier, we were in the center of all the activity and fun, and a birds eye view to the wonderful fireworks on Saturday night! The house was stocked with everything you could possibly need, and very clean. It was a wonderful vacation and I would definitely rent this house again!

About the host

Hosted by Robert Ames

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English