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Family friendly lake front retreat with easy access to skiing and snowmobiling

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Incredible views of pleasant mountain
Huge private beach
Beach
Incredible views from the huge private beach
Sunsets over the presidential range

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fryeburg, ME
  • Lovewell Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Fryeburg Academy
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fryeburg Fairgrounds
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family friendly lake front retreat with easy access to skiing and snowmobiling

Enjoy open concept living: kitchen & living room on main floor are one large space with a wood-buring fireplace and spectacular views across lake. Main floor has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The master bedroom suite has a queen bed and a 3/4 bath with steam shower. The second bedroom has a full sized lower bunk with upper single plus a crib. The third bedroom has two twin beds. These two bedrooms share a full bath. There is a wrap-around deck with lounge chairs and umbrellas for sun-bathing and a screened porch with dining set on this main level all overlooking the lake.

Lower level daylight walkout features large sliding glass doors that let the sunlight pour in while permitting great views of lake. There is an entertainment area with a full sized sectional couch that affords comfortable viewing of a 55 inch panasonic plasma with surround sound and blu-ray player. There is a second large fridge and wet-bar area on this lower level. There are both a bunk-room (sleeps 3 plus extra mattress) and another bedroom (queen bed) and a full bath/laundry room on this lower level. Walking out the sliders of the lower level leads to a ground-level deck with sitting area and a 6-person hot tub.

Property manager

Kenneth Buttermore

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Max of 10 people of the deck/screened porch
House is rented as is, renter releases owner of all liability and indemnifies owner for damages as a result of renters actions
Rental agreement to be provided and executed by renter

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fryeburg

Located in Fryeburg, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Cranmore Mountain Resort and Saco River Brewing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Mountain National Forest and Andrews Preserve. Saco Valley Sports Center and Fryeburg Fairgrounds 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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Fryeburg, ME

What's nearby

  • Lovewell Pond - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fryeburg Academy - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Fryeburg Fairgrounds - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • White Mountain National Forest - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Cranmore Mountain Resort - 26 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saco River Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Frye's Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Froagie's Ice Cream - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fryeburg Kitchen and Marketplace - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Back Burner Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly lake front retreat with easy access to skiing and snowmobiling pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly lake front retreat with easy access to skiing and snowmobiling?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly lake front retreat with easy access to skiing and snowmobiling?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly lake front retreat with easy access to skiing and snowmobiling located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fryeburg holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lovewell Pond, Saco River and Eastman Memorial Grove. Andrews Preserve and Robert E. Peary Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

M C.

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

Ski weekend

Beautiful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Lovewell Pond

We had an amazing stay on this lakeside property which had all the necessities (canoes, kyaks, paddle boards) and great views from the beach. The house was extremely clean and also had everything you need to make your vacation complete. We highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie W.

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

4th of July Trip

The first overall impression is great (pond, beach, fire pit, chairs, hot tub, toys for children, plenty of bedrooms and beds). The negatives mainly have to do with cleanliness and water pressure. We stay at a lot of rentals so we know what to expect. The fridge was hard to get past, especially for a rental property. There should not be dirt caked on, hair, and expired foods and condiments. One of the requirements when leaving the property is cleaning the dishes and putting them away. We had to clean the dishes before using them because whoever used them prior didn’t clean them very well. The water pressure was probably the worst part. We have a large family so we accumulate a lot of dishes and the kitchen sink water basically trickled out. The property itself is really beautiful but I feel like it needs to be taken care of better or maybe a new cleaning company. Besides the issues mentioned, it was an enjoyable place to stay! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Weekend trip to Fryburg ME

Spacious, Beautiful place. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Beautiful Lake and Property

This is our second time staying on Lovewell Pond. We really like being able to kayak to the Saco from the pond and having the Mountain Division Trail across the road to walk/run on, as well as the convenience to town and North Conway--not to mention it is just a pretty spot. The house has great views, and it is good to have the screened porch and the deck as options for places to sit outdoors. It was buggy on the two cloudy days we were there, but fine on the two sunny days. With the high water the beach in the picture was covered but you could still just swim in the lake from the grass. And the owner was good about giving us the heads up. All in all, our four days just wasn't quite long enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brad C.

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

Quiet lake house

Two families shared this property for four nights for the 4th of July. Comfortably slept our 9 people (4 adults and 5 children ages 8 to 13). We brought our own boat and there is a boat launch not far away (no marina on the lake though). We enjoyed boating and fishing when the weather cooperated. There were not many boats on the lake considering it was a holiday. The water level on the lake was at least 5 feet higher than usual though, so the nice sandy beach shown in the photos was completely submerged. The owner informed us of this in advance, and it did not really impact our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

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

February vacation

Nice house plenty of space. Close enough to shopping and North Conway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle w.

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

Great location and house for families!

This house is in a great location for summer or winter. Has all the amenities you would need. The owner was great to work with. We stayed with young kids and they loved it! We will be back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

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

Lovely stay

We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merilee G.

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

Fun for three generations

A great spot for a family getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Great Ski house

Perfect location in a cozy cabin on a lake. East access to Attitash, Cranmore, and Shawnee made this a great ski house along with close proximity to restaurants, grocery stores, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Ice fishing

Great location, plenty of space, great scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Great place and close to the ski mountains

This was a great place to stay if you're looking for a relaxing and fun ski weekend. The house had plenty of room and was very clean. Beautiful view from the hot tub. Ken was easy to talk to and get in touch with. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Great Ice Fishing Experience

Had a wonderful time. Enjoyed ice fishing all day and relaxing in the hot tub and playing games at night. Went out to dinner at the 302 Smokehouse (5 minute drive) and had an amazing dinner. Must try. Caught some monster pickerel they the ice. My son caught the biggest one I’ve ever seen. Great time overall. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rusty R.

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

Fryeburg

We are a group of fire instructors from out of state, we were in the area to train with the local departments. This rental allowed us all to stay together rather than in a bunch of hotel rooms two towns away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Family Lake Life At Its Best

This property is tucked at the end of a dead-end road offering privacy and one of the best lakefront beaches I have ever seen. Also, this house is close to the center of downtown Fryeburg. Our favorite aspects were: 1. The hammock by the beach, 2. View from the deck, 3. Hot tub, and funny enough, 4. The kitchen desk for the kids homework.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Outstanding family in a peaceful location

Had a change of plans on our original summer vacation. Suddenly needed a place for a small family gathering that would range from the matriarch of our family (83 years) to a couple tweens (12,13,14). Couldn't believe how lucky we were to find this place and these hosts! Everything as awesome as summarized in the other reviews and then some! Lovewell Pond is peaceful yet active. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Perfect for a large family vacation.

There were more than enough beds, canoes, kayaks and paddle board for the entire family to enjoy! The furniture was worn but comfortable and the hime was roomy. I don’t think I can find a more perfect fit for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie S.

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

Perfect for families!

We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

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

Great Location

We had a nice time on our weekend trip. The weather was perfect and we used the yard and fire pit a lot. The house was just the right size for our group. Definitely has a rustic feel but was what we were expected and had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dylan P.

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

Excellent place with amazing view. Hot tub was a huge plus.

Great experience and excellent place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

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

Such a comfortable home

Our group of 4 friends had a great time staying here. We stayed here to enjoy the outlets nearby. The 3 bathrooms were so convenient to have. The hot tub was amazing. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Fantastic retreat

A perfect escape for our young family to a winter wonderland. The house is beautifully maintained, plenty of space for our family of five and lots to do outdoors including sledding, skating and cross country skiing. The hot tub was a big plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

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

Quiet retreat

We had a wonderful time at this house! There were so many things to like: a quiet, sheltered location, a large space in which to spread out, a beautiful view of Lovewell Lake that we could enjoy from the back deck, the lawn, the lower deck, the two fire pits and a private secluded beach. We had two of our grandsons with us (ages 2 & 5) and they were near and in the water as much as possible (they had their first kayak ride with their Dad). They climbed rocks on the side of the beach and explored the woods. Their parents were grateful for a chance to leave them to Meme & PaPere and get a much-needed break! We had a great time together and hope to come back to the area soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Very relaxing!

We had a great week by the lake. We even saw a double rainbow. The house is a perfect set up. Plenty of room. We spent most of our time by the water. Beach area was plenty big enough to play games. Great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kenneth Buttermore

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We live in Portsmouth and have known the prior owners for 10 years as former neighbors. We have two young children and enjoy our adventures to Hattie Pike!

Why they chose this property

This property offers a tranquil and quiet retreat from life's stressors. No road noise can be heard from the water's edge and no paved roads can be seen from any vantage point when boating.....yet a short 5 min (2 mile) drive to Fryburg provides most services. The large size of the lake makes for great boating and watersports. The lack of boat traffic, even on holiday weekends, is striking. The views of the surrounding mountains, including snow-capped Mount Washington from November-April, strikes a chord with most visitors. The 2/10 of a mile unpaved camp access road (Hattie Pike road) reminds one they are entering a wilderness setting. The gentle slope of the wide-open front yard is ideal…it is flat enough to allow for games of croquet and frisbee in warmer months while transforming to a sledding hill in the winter months. The frozen lake is populated with many ice-fishing huts from Jan-March and serves to connect the many snowmobile trails on either side of the lake.

What makes this property unique

Amazing waterfront property with private beach and easy access to the White Mountains!

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