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Summer at its best, come see what your family has been missing!

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Exterior
Front of house
Side yard
From Dock to back of house. Home is just shy of 5000 sqft.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Washington, NH
  • Highland Lake
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Keene State College
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Lake Sunapee
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Keene, NH (EEN-Dillant-Hopkins)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Summer at its best, come see what your family has been missing!

Beautiful 4800sqft Year-round log cabin on a clear unobstructed view lakefront lot with 200ft shoreline and 2 docks. Public boat ramp 600 feet from doorstep. Unload your toys and drive them up to your private shoreline docks.

Very low-key private road with only several homes on the road. Enjoy the serenity of the lake from the back yard fire pit to the oversized porch with a morning cup of coffee. There is fishing, swimming, water skiing, hunting, snowmobiling, ice fishing, ice-skating, four wheeling, bicycling, trail walking or just hang out in the big backyard playing horseshoes, volleyball, corn hole, croquet, Frisbee, sunbathing, cookouts just to name a few.

Enjoy the beautiful sunrises, seeing the bald Eagles, hearing the sound of the Loons.

The home itself offers 5 bedrooms,.3 bathrooms, well equipped Kitchen, a small gym, and a bar area with games to keep everyone entertained (shuffleboard, bowling, Foosball, darts, arcade Pac man, bumper pool/poker table). Looking for a quiet area? How about enjoying our Library with many styles of books to choose from with cozy chairs and blankets to curl up in. Or maybe just hang out together in the great room with the warm cozy wood stove.

Our guest will receive a STARTER set of essentials. (Not shampoo and cream rinse) We do our best to make sure your arrival goes smoothly. The supplies will not last you a full week.

Please Note: We are NOT a pet friendly home. As much as we understand the love for our extended family, our family has a little granddaughter who is highly allergic. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions for us on this rule.

Property manager

James and Michelle Taylor
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Washington

Located in Washington, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ashuelot Wildlife Sanctuary and Pillsbury State Park, while Washington Museum and Mole Hill Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Washington, NH

What's nearby

  • Pillsbury State Park - 28 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Highland Lake - 34 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Crescent Lake - 35 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Keene State College - 39 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Lake Sunapee - 49 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Bellows Falls Station - 43 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Highland Lake Marina Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Lemon Tree Pastries & Desserts - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer at its best, come see what your family has been missing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer at its best, come see what your family has been missing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer at its best, come see what your family has been missing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer at its best, come see what your family has been missing! located?

This family-friendly Washington holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ashuelot River and Ashuelot Wildlife Sanctuary. Andorra Forest is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

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

Beautiful setting, fantastic house

This house was amazing and perfect for our group of friends for the weekend. Everything was as pictured or even better. Takes a bit to get there but well worth it. Loved everything in the house and wished we had more time to enjoy it all. My favorite was sitting out on the dock looking at the view and just relaxing. The hosts were very helpful and responsive. Lots of amenities and very comfortable even for a bigger group without feeling too crowded. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Amazing family lake retreat

My family and I had a wonderful time (4 adults + 3 children). The place is beautiful, there was plenty of room for a large family and there's so much to do, we wish we had more time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

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

Great summer vacation on great / quiet lake

Our group, comprised of 4 adults and 4 kids aged 7-10, had an awesome week at the house! House, yard and lake were exactly what we were looking for. Michelle and James were great hosts and extremely responsive anytime we had a question.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa P.

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

Great family gathering

Overall we were very pleased with our stay. The kids had a blast being able to all be in one bedroom. Space was amazing. I would state that for a house this size (close to 5,000 sq. ft.) there should really be a couple of dehumidifiers in the lower level of the home. Especially since there is a lot of rugs. Also a house this size could use another set of hands with the cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian g.

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

Family Trip

Our Family had an awesome time at Michelle and James VRBO. It was exactly as described and more. The house was beautiful, James and Michelle greeted our family and made sure we knew how to utilize the heat and any extra items in the house. They were very thorough and answered any questions. VERY Accommodating and genuinely wanted to make sure we were comfortable with everything. The children loved the downstairs area of games and activities. The scenery was just beautiful!! This was a winter family get away....the frozen pond was perfect for the children to play (still be careful, it was solid where we were!) It was close to MTN Gorge for tubing and ~two hours from Ice Castles. We stayed mostly in the home as it was a family bonding time and a great place to play family games. The great room with fire place was awesome and the views from all areas breath taking. We really appreciated the fact that they did not skimp on leaving quality towels for all family members to utilize in the bathrooms and kitchen. The washer and dryer were very helpful and leaving some laundry soap allowed us to throw on the wash and leave some clean towels before we left. We appreciated the advance knowledge of no dishwasher-we brought disposables which worked out great for the family. We would DEFINITELY consider a summer vacation as we were told the lake/pond are swimmable and able to do water activities there. We would even returning for a winter get away in the future. Thank-you
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

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

Great New Years Eve

We had a great long weekend to close out 2023! The house was amazing with a great wood stove, extra comfy couches and plenty of reading options for the adults. The basement with shuffleboard, pop a shot basketball and pacman was where the kids spent all their time(other than eating around the table and by the fire pit). The hosts were very thorough with their instructions at check in. Only adventure was getting to the house on the muddy road(which the hosts warned us about earlier in the week). It added some excitement arriving and gave us more reason to just enjoy the house. Highly recommend even in the winter(tubing is just 30 mins away at Granite Gorge). It was a great way to end 2023 and ring in 2024!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Incredible house and location!!!

Michelle and James have thought of everything for this house. It has everything you need. Very well stocked. They were so accommodating and communicated right away to make our winter wonderland stay with our family an amazing experience. Its something we'll never forget. Thank you for sharing it with us. I absolutely love this house. Wish it was mine!!! Lol
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Wonderful stay!

Lovely house. Every toy and amenity you could ask for. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Amazing family vacation

This house is perfect for a large family vacation. Everything about it fit our needs. Comfortable and beautiful to boot! We are all about being together, hanging out and playing games. The openness of the main area floor plan gave us that. The kitchen was equipped with everything you would ever need. Everyone was so happy with the bedrooms. Our favorite part of staying here was the time we spent hanging out on the dock and floating around in the water. The paddle boards and kayaks were a pleasant bonus. I would recommend this house to anyone And we are looking forward to coming back next year! Thank you Michelle and James!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne E.

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

Peace on the Lake!!

We try to get together with family once a year and a lake vacation is our go-to destination. Mama Bear house was perfect!!! It has so many amenities that you cannot count. The lake is beautiful for swimming, boating, fishing and just hanging out. In bad weather the house is stocked with games, tv's and space!! Great for just being together. There is a boat, paddle board or canoe for everyone. More than you could ever need. The home also has a very well stocked kitchen. Just Bring food... It is a very quiet lake, which was perfect for our family of 12 to just enjoy the time away. Great Home!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Comfortable house, on a wonderful body of water. The kids love the bunk beds! Owners are communicative and helpful. Plenty of things provided to amuse us on rainy days, and when the weather is good we can swim and kayak. Ashuelot has lots of nooks and crannies to explore, the wildlife is abundant, the fishing is excellent. There is a really sassy chipmunk living in the lawn, who stole apples and chips right at our feet. Love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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A Momma Bear Hug

Lot's of bear motifs and a very outdoorsy feel on the inside. Still, very cozy and accommodating. The game room was a big hit for the teenagers. They spent most of their free time there. The couches in the living room were wondrously comfortable and a great place to snuggle down in front of the fire. Overall, the property is very well kept, a noticeable attention to detail and has much to offer. We are considering it for a larger family gathering over the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri P.

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

Amazing!

My friends and I from high school are now in our mid-40s with kids and husbands but try to get away twice a year once in the winter and once in the summer this was the first time we stayed here and it was absolutely amazing!!! Michelle was so accommodating! Communication was open 100% of the time if we needed anything which we really didn’t everything that you could think of was already thought of by her. The spaces were clean, cozy and comfortable. There’s so much room for a group of people who wanted to do different things to move around the house... and still have plenty of privacy. All in all our stay was absolutely amazing and we intend on going back every year!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ilja W., Brooklyn, NY

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

Cozy but spacious log home at the lake

We loved our stay at Mama Bear lodge! It was perfect for our group 8 adults, 4 teens) and we had a great time hiking, skiing, building fires, cooking, watching movies and enjoying time together. The house was clean and had everything you need, both in the kitchen as the bathrooms as the playroom and gym! We loved the festive decorations and Michelle (homeowner) was very responsive. Even doing the dishes together (there’s no dishwasher in the house) was a fun activity for some. If you are a tall crowd (like us) note that the beds are fairly small. Fortunately we all liked snuggling up. Alltogether, we’ve had a great time and would recommend this rental at the lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

Great experience

Simply put, we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Our First All-Family Vacation with Lots of Memories!

This is an awesome property for family gatherings! We enjoyed lots of space to relax and roam around without being on top of one another. It was like walking into an Inn! The beds were quite comfortable for sleeping and the 3 bathrooms were a plus! The game room was a huge hit for all ages from 5-adult. Fishing was great and we loved having the 2 boat docks for continuous fishing and anchoring our boats! Life around the pond was so very quiet, bass fishing was great and the dirt road was great for the 6 mile workouts. The fire pit was the place to be for roasting marshmallows and enjoying each other’s company. Yummy ice cream was right around the corner! This place was so cozy! So much laughter and good times had by all! This was our first family vacation with 3 generations and we want to come back next year! We couldn’t have found a better place! Thank you Michelle and James for sharing your special place in paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid M.

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

Fantastic Family Vacation !

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mama Bear lodge. The view from the house and backyard were beautiful. We were more than pleased with the amount of kayaks, water floats, life jackets, paddle boat and the canoe available for our use. We also enjoyed using the outdoor fireplace to cook on, and eating dinner in the netted gazebo. The yard was spacious for our kids to run around on, and they enjoyed the provided kiddie pool. The house itself was spacious. The furniture was really comfortable and we loved the rustic feel. The house was stocked with games, a pack and play and high chairs for little ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward J.

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

Fantastic Lake House Vacation

We had a wonderful week at this gorgeous lake house. The house is laid out fantastically, accommodating both young children and older adults, and the amenities are superb (games room, fitness room, etc.) The lake itself is blissful for swimming, fishing, and water sports and the lawn was used for badminton, corn hole, and star-gazing (including an epic meteor shower). This property is superb and James and Michelle were terrific, responsive hosts. Thank you for an amazing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

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

Great stay at Mama Bear with family

A big thank you to James and Michelle for being wonderful hosts. They really try to consider everything that a family may need and want. The property is well stocked with a variety of toys, games and various supplies and size of the house allows for large groups to come together but still have space for people to decompress and have a quiet moment. The pond is beautiful and there were many ways available to us, to experience and appreciate it. For groups of 10-12, this is a great option to consider. We all had a great time and it is especially perfect for kids. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great time !

Great experience with my family. We enjoyed fishing , boating and floating around on tubes all week long. The house has everything you need to make you feel right at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawna P.

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Amazing Family Vacation!

This property is perfect for a family who enjoys water activities - kayaking, waterskiing, swimming and floating. The dock was perfect for our motor boat. We enjoyed nightly campfires, lawn games (provided), and eating dinners in the screened in gazebo. The house is very spacious (11 of us - youngest 17 years old) had lots of room. The house is very clean and equipped with tons of board games, puzzles, and a full game room downstairs for additional fun! We caught very big large mouth bass from the house shore. Michelle and James are gracious hosts. This annual extended family gathering (for 17 years now) was one of the best!! We would highly recommend this property for a relaxing and fun filled vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D., douglas,MA

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Great waterfront location

The property was big and provided adequate space for our family of 10, 4 kids(12-15yrs) and 6 adults. Kayaking was great around the pond. The yard was big and allowed for outdoor games and space for the kids to run around. The dock was great for jumping into the pond. The outdoor eating area was also a plus to continue enjoying the outdoors being on the waterfront. I really liked the fact that the pond was very quiet and peaceful. Everyday we got to enjoy views of the eagle catching fish and the loons swimming around and calling. The downstairs game room was also great and provided much entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mario V.

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

Great Family Getaway

We had an amazing week at Mama Bear’s Amazing Lakefront Retreat. James and Michelle were great hosts and extremely helpful! This is a perfect place for all ages. We had four generations of our family from great grandparents to toddlers and infants. The house comfortably slept 12 of us. It was extremely spacious and was filled with many amenities including many games to keep us entertained at night or during rainy days. There are plenty of outdoor toys for all, including a several kayaks, paddle boats, canoes, docks to fish off of, a kiddie pool, gazebo with lights & netting to allow for sitting outdoors at night, a fire pit, that we made much use of, and so much more! The view of the lake is AMAZING! During our stay we had a washing machine malfunction in which Michelle and James were prompt to remedy by having a new washer installed in less than 24 hours. We will definitely consider coming back here in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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Sunappe ski vacation

We had an excellent time at this beautiful home. We go yearly on a extended family ski trip. This year who chose New Hampshire because is the freshman at Plymouth state University. Although it was a 1/2 an hour was to Sunappe the drive was easy. Absolutely loved your house. We enjoyed game room/ bar the most. Thank you for your beautiful home. My favorite ski house in the past 14 years!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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Incredible winter home

We had such a positive experience celebrating my fathers birthday at this home. The hosts were super helpful and checked in to make sure we arrived safe and had everything we needed. The home was so well stocked, it made for such a great stay. Would def be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by James and Michelle Taylor

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Why they chose this property

James and I picked this property for its beauty and serenity. We could see how our family and your families could have endless fun.

What makes this property unique

There is a public boat ramp 600 ft down the road from our home. This is a great convenience to unload your toys and drive them up to one of our 2 private docks.

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