10/10 Excellent
Audrey B.
1 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway!
Audrey B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Cabin
Little House on the Lake in the Forest
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 292.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Andover, NH
- Ragged Mountain Ski Resort26 min drive
- Lake Sunapee28 min drive
- Mount Kearsarge60 min drive
- Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)45 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)
First floor bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Loft
1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Little House on the Lake in the Forest
*In summer months we require a minimum stay of 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday.* Wake up to the call of loons from this tiny and cozy lakefront cabin. Nestled at the remote base of Mt. Kearsarge, with unobstructed views of Ragged Mountain, this location affords year-round adventure on the protected south shore of Bradley Lake. Five minutes from Proctor Academy, 90 minutes from Boston. This retreat mixes ample amenities and high-speed internet with outdoor adventure!
In the warmer seasons enjoy easy access to hiking at nearby Mt. Kearsarge and Winslow State Parks, a 58-mile long rail trail for running or biking, swimming on the far end of Bradley Lake, Mountain Biking at Highland Mountain Bike Park, and golfing at Kearsarge Valley Golf Course. Canoe out into the lake (canoe and life jackets provided), or fish for smallmouth bass, pickerel, and perch. Spend evenings catching fireflies and roasting marshmallows around the fire pit. Swimming is not allowed directly at the cabin, as per town regulations. There is a public beach less than a mile from the cabin. The second (and best) place to swim is the 'swimming island' in the middle of the lake which you can access by canoe (in under 5 minutes).
In the winter enjoy downhill skiing at Mt Sunapee & Ragged Mountain, ice fishing, as well as backcountry (XC) skiing & snowshoeing on the Proctor Academy trails, part of the Sunapee Ragged Kearsarge Greenway. Spend evenings cozied up by the wood stove with a glass of wine or cup of tea.
The entire cabin was recently renovated with hickory cabinetry and flooring, stainless steel appliances, and rustic, mid-century modern decor.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the basics: refrigerator and freezer, oven, stove, toaster, French press for coffee, water kettle, blender, pots and pans, cooking and eating utensils.
The cabin has one bedroom with a queen bed on the first floor. A wooden ladder with handrails up to a half-floor loft area offers a shared space with an additional queen bed. Individuals staying in the loft should be nimble-bodied.
The cabin offers robust and fast internet at 1 gigabit so bring your laptops! There is intentionally no standalone TV in the cabin, in an effort to keep the cabin a sanctuary in which to unplug. A selection of books and board games are available for your enjoyment.
In the warmer seasons enjoy easy access to hiking at nearby Mt. Kearsarge and Winslow State Parks, a 58-mile long rail trail for running or biking, swimming on the far end of Bradley Lake, Mountain Biking at Highland Mountain Bike Park, and golfing at Kearsarge Valley Golf Course. Canoe out into the lake (canoe and life jackets provided), or fish for smallmouth bass, pickerel, and perch. Spend evenings catching fireflies and roasting marshmallows around the fire pit. Swimming is not allowed directly at the cabin, as per town regulations. There is a public beach less than a mile from the cabin. The second (and best) place to swim is the 'swimming island' in the middle of the lake which you can access by canoe (in under 5 minutes).
In the winter enjoy downhill skiing at Mt Sunapee & Ragged Mountain, ice fishing, as well as backcountry (XC) skiing & snowshoeing on the Proctor Academy trails, part of the Sunapee Ragged Kearsarge Greenway. Spend evenings cozied up by the wood stove with a glass of wine or cup of tea.
The entire cabin was recently renovated with hickory cabinetry and flooring, stainless steel appliances, and rustic, mid-century modern decor.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the basics: refrigerator and freezer, oven, stove, toaster, French press for coffee, water kettle, blender, pots and pans, cooking and eating utensils.
The cabin has one bedroom with a queen bed on the first floor. A wooden ladder with handrails up to a half-floor loft area offers a shared space with an additional queen bed. Individuals staying in the loft should be nimble-bodied.
The cabin offers robust and fast internet at 1 gigabit so bring your laptops! There is intentionally no standalone TV in the cabin, in an effort to keep the cabin a sanctuary in which to unplug. A selection of books and board games are available for your enjoyment.
Property manager
Laurel Shinerock and Tristan Rocher
Premier Host
Languages
English, French, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Superivsion required in loft and at water's edge.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Andover
Located in Andover, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Moose Alley and Ragged Mountain Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Leonard Wildlife Management Area and Bog Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Potter Place Depot and Tarbin Gardens are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Andover, NH
What's nearby
- Colby-Sawyer College - 23 min drive - 18.4 km
- New London Barn Playhouse - 25 min drive - 20.5 km
- Ragged Mountain Ski Resort - 26 min drive - 16.1 km
- Lake Sunapee - 28 min drive - 26.9 km
- Mount Kearsarge - 60 min drive - 24.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Refinery - 12 min drive
- Naughty Nellie's Ice Cream Bar - 9 min drive
- Lake Sunapee Country Club - 21 min drive
- The Pub At Ragged Mountain - 27 min drive
- Pizza Chef - 8 min drive
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jacob D.
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend
Jacob D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
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5 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Brenna M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dennis M.
8 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Privacy
Dennis M.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Elizabeth L., Chicago IL
10 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Mixed bag
Elizabeth L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rose V.
16 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakeside retreat
Rose V.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathy M.
4 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, quiet
Kathy M.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephen G.
14 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Family Fun
Stephen G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ken B.
25 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic ski trip
Ken B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
About the host
Hosted by Laurel Shinerock and Tristan Rocher
Why they chose this property
The cabin is located at the end of a private gravel road, deep in the foothills of Mount Kearsarge and directly across the lake from Ragged Mountain, where our children are learning to ski. We love to canoe and fish, and hope to purchase kayaks too soon. Only 90 minutes from Boston, the town of Andover has beautiful homes, historic covered bridges, and the innovative Proctor Academy.
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