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Charming Chalet 5 minutes to both Lake Winni & Gunstock Mtn

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Butcher block island with comfortable stools; new fridge, stove & dishwasher
Comfortable open concept living, cozy wood ceilings
Front/side view
55" inch smart TV  with basic cable and a sound bar; Wood burning stove
Clean kitchen equipped with most amenities you may need

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 999.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gilford, NH
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lake Winnipesaukee
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Futon

1 Double Futon

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Half Bathroom

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Chalet 5 minutes to both Lake Winni & Gunstock Mtn

This is a charming chalet with beautiful cherry wood ceilings accented with dark wood beams, a wood burning stove, butcher block island, full stand-by generator, AC mini splits, and so much more.

It is in a great location for all seasons. In warmer months, we are 5 minutes to beautiful Ellacoya State Beach on Lake Winnipesaukee and 15 minutes to Weirs Beach & Boardwalk. In the winter months, we are only 5 minutes from Gunstock Mountain Resort that has skiing, snowboarding and more. Gunstock Mountain also is a fun spot in summer months, as it has an adventure park with ziplines, e-bike tours, segway tours, aerial treetop adventures, scenic lift rides, hiking, and the mountain Coaster. In the fall, you can view some of the most colorful foliage. Whatever the season, you are sure to find local activities to enjoy.

** Please do not hesitate to send messages with any questions while trying to book. We are flexible and try to make reasonable accommodations.

Here is a list of other local fun activities:

- Ellacoya State Park & Beach ~ 5 minutes
- Gunstock Mountain - 5 minutes (2.3 miles away)
- Weirs Beach ~ 14 minutes
- Funspot Arcade (largest arcade in the world) ~ 15 minutes
- Tiki Hut Boats ~ 14 minutes
- Hour House Escape Room ~ 8 minutes
- Weirs Drive-in Movie Theatre ~14 minutes
- Pirates Cove Miniature Golf ~16 mintes
- Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad
- Mount Washington Cruises ~ 13 minutes
- Gilford Cinema 8 ~ 10 minutes
- The Gateway Spa ~ 8 minutes
- Kellerhaus Candy & Ice Cream ~ 14 minutes
- Castle in Clouds ~ 44 minutes
- Craft Beer Xchange Brewery ~ 14 minutes
- Hermit Woods Winery ~ 21 minutes
- Twins Bar Brewery ~ 19 minutes
- Broken Spoke Saloon ~ 16 minutes
- Tanger Outlets ~ 23 minutes
- Walmart Supercenter ~ 12 minutes
& so much more!

Children are welcome but house is not child proof.
We have one outdoor camera on the shed to assist with property management.

Property manager

Francis Madden
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are welcome but home is not childproof
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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
Not smoking allow inside the property.

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

About the area

Gilford

Located in Gilford, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Ellacoya State Park and Gunstock Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad. Kellerhaus and Funspot Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Gilford, NH

What's nearby

  • Ellacoya State Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Weirs Beach - 13 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 24 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panorama Pub Top Of Gunstock - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪T-BONES Great American Eatery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Chalet 5 minutes to both Lake Winni & Gunstock Mtn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Chalet 5 minutes to both Lake Winni & Gunstock Mtn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Chalet 5 minutes to both Lake Winni & Gunstock Mtn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Chalet 5 minutes to both Lake Winni & Gunstock Mtn located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ellacoya State Park, Gunstock Mountain Resort and Gunstock Mountain Coaster. Lake Winnipesaukee and Scene One Gilford Cinema 8 are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for a ski weekend.

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for our family ski weekend and was just as described. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Fall Trip 2024

Perfect location for fall fun at Gunstock MNT! The accommodations were perfect with the outdoor fire pit too. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ivan b.

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

2024 Fall Foliage

We had a great time staying at this house with foliage right from front deck. Convenient, clean and inviting place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

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

Stupendous!

Excellent accommodations where host has thought about every item you will need and more! Loved the open concept we hosted Thanksgiving dinner and had every dish, bowl, pot, pan we needed! Beds were clean and comfy and wood stove was a bonus in the pretty snow we got. Host was receptive and made our stay easy. We will be back! Beds were comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirby R.

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

Friend Reunion

House was great for our group. Beds were very comfortable and location was close to everything. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Summer Hiking in NH

We had a great time staying here. The house is close to everything (lake, activities, and hiking). Mount Major was a great hike and so was Gunstock/Rowe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen B.

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

Comfortable home, great location

Very comfortable for us and our teenage grandson. Had a nice week
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Great Vacation

This property was welcoming and was a good location for what we like to do up at the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

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

Mini vacation with concert

Great location from the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion where we saw the Foo Fighters and also Weirs Beach area. Very clean and also very relaxing house. Would definitely recommend staying at this house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

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

Great weekend!

It was a cute place for a bachelorette weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ned C.

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

Close to Gunstock

Wonderful house that is only 5 min to Gunstock ski area. The house is located on a quiet residential street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Great Home

Loved this home!! It's very clean and convenient to everything. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Great property-great hosts

I don’t normally leave reviews but the entire experience from booking through our stay was great. The house was very clean, well maintained and close to Gunstock and local restaurants. I highly recommend this host and their property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

NIce getaway

Everything we need, great place would recommend for anyone

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Cute home with everything you need.

Stayed during the holidays. The house had everything we needed. Nicely decorated. The neighborhood is very nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilou G.

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

Great place!!!

This place was perfect for a girls weekend away.. it was clean, well maintained, and a great location, close to restaraunts, and activities, and shopping!! I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Great

Will stay again if given the opportunity
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

Great place!

We loved our stay, the house is a good size and was very clean. All you’ll need for pots and pans and the beds were very comfortable. Francis was also very easy to deal with! 10/10!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Fantastic getaway

The house was beautiful, especially the kitchen! It was cozy, clean, and perfect for us. The host was wonderful and the location was great, away but so close to everything. Will definitely be visiting again for another fantastic fall getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JP B.

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

Quaint Cabin in the Woods. Great Location!

Great cottage and 'base camp' location for exploring the lake region and Gunstock Mountain. Super clean. Owners great to work with and super responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna P.

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

Incredible weekend!

We had the best time in this cute and cozy home! We also came at just the right time and got to enjoy the Santa Shuffle 15 minutes away in Laconia! We would absolutely stay here again as it was a perfect home to enjoy a weekend away with friends! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., Milton

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

Perfect rental!

House was perfect for a multi-week, end of winter stay for our family of 5. Ideal access to Gunstock and Mt Belknap. Francis was incredibly helpful. We already booked to come back in June!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Great vacation house

House was perfect for our quick getaway. Great location close to everything. Equipped with all the conveniences of home which made things much easier traveling with kids. Loved the coffee/espresso bar and the wood stove. Beds were very comfortable and all the games were a huge bonus. Definitely regret not booking a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful forest refuge

We had a lovely time! the house is well equipped, located in a beautiful neighborhood - already feels like you are in a forest, and close to many hikes. We could hear the tree leaves rustling, could see the stars. The communication with property owners was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Y.

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

A wonderful stay!

Great house and great hosts! Francis & Courtney were very accommodating and provided everything this family of 6 needed. Loved the wood stove and coffee bar! We’ll be back for sure. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Francis Madden

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We purchased this property as a place to spend time off from work in the city. We love traveling and going on adventures. The environment is quiet and tranquil, a perfect respite for a quick weekend away.

Why they chose this property

We immediately knew this was the perfect house for us. We love the chalet style and the wood beam ceilings are our favorite feature as it brings so much character and warmth to the home. And the location is perfect for year round enjoyment as we love to go out on the lake as well as snowboard/ski.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests