Serene getaway with private sauna, firepit, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer

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Very good

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6102.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Gilford, NH

Gunstock Mountain Resort
‪18 min walk‬
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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Gunstock Getaway

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This all-season getaway is waiting to welcome you for rest and recreation in gorgeous Gilford. Ideally situated near the base of Gunstock Mountain, this three-bedroom home is within easy reach of winter sports and conveniently located near Lake Winnipesaukee beaches and water access for summertime fun. Explore one of the area's many hiking trails and discover beautiful fall foliage during the autumn months. The perfect home base for adventure, this serene retreat boasts a suite of private features furnished for comfort including a private sauna and outdoor firepit.

The bright interior has been tastefully updated with modern design and amenities throughout. The full kitchen is equipped for home cooking with a set of stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, and a handy array of cookware, counter gadgets, and serving utensils. Family meals can be enjoyed together at the dining table set for six. Or, fire up the gas grill and treat your guests to an alfresco meal out on the deck. After the day's activities recharge with a sauna session at home. Gather around the wood-burning firepit for s'mores and starlight conversation. In the evenings, unwind in the living room with shows and movies on the smart TV.

Home essentials include central heating, free WiFi, and a private washer/dryer combo.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa New Hampshire LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of New Hampshire

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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs only. Max of 2.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

Gilford

Located in Gilford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook and Belknap Mill Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ellacoya State Park and Gunstock Mountain Resort. Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gilford, NH

What's nearby

Gunstock Mountain Resort - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Gunstock Mountain Coaster - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Ellacoya State Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Lake Winnipesaukee - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
‪Panorama Pub Top Of Gunstock - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene getaway with private sauna, firepit, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene getaway with private sauna, firepit, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene getaway with private sauna, firepit, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene getaway with private sauna, firepit, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gunstock Mountain Resort, Ellacoya State Park and Gunstock Mountain Coaster. Lake Winnipesaukee and Scene One Gilford Cinema 8 are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.4

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Kevin W.

27 March 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tonya M.

21 January 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Smelled like cigarettes - horrible experience!

This was honestly the worst rental experience we have ever had. The issues started with the day of check in - the steep driveway was not plowed for our arrival even though it had not snowed for 4 days so we had to shovel ourselves to be able to get up the driveway, the heat was turned off in the home so it was 42 degrees inside (we have 2 little children), the house was advertised as a non-smoking property however clearly smelled like cigarettes inside and was littered with cigarette butts all outside the property. Additionally, there was a dead mouse in the house, a fire pit was advertised but then the check in email instructions said we could not use, and my 3 year old son woke up with bites all over him which were either flea or bed bug bites. Despite communicating with corporate Vacasa on the day of check in, every day of our vacation, and afterwards in regards to all of these issues, they were not able to relocate us and showed little concern for these significant issues. Corporate Vacasa tells you only the local operations manager can assist; however, the local operations manager never called me despite numerous attempts via email and phone. The local housekeeper did drop off additional sheets; however, that does not compensate for the fact the property was falsely advertised as non-smoking. The property management company obviously did not visit the home prior to check in to make sure it was acceptable for guests. I would strongly urge to not book this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

24 October 2024

Easy-to-find property

This home is well appointed (nice shades, newer windows). It's relatively close to everything we wanted to do. We even took a day trip to Portland, ME to see lighthouses and it was only a couple hours away. We definitely enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick F.

17 October 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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6/10 Okay

Kelly M.

4 October 2024

Attention to Details Matter

Overall, the stay was ok. The home is very cute and has a quaint charm about it. That being said, as another guest mentioned, there was a very distinct musty smell as well as the smell of dog urine in many places but specifically the living room couch and the rug upstairs in the twin room bedroom. Aside from the smell, our main issues were as follows: the doors of the bedrooms and bathrooms did not properly shut offering limited privacy, the upstairs television is not a smart TV nor does the DVD player have a working remote rendering it useless, and the dryer had to be re-run 5 times to dry so much as few t-shirts. The sauna

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10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

10 September 2024

Great house for a family

Amazing house for a family! Good layout and nice little yard with swings to play in.

10/10 Excellent

Micaela D.

18 April 2024

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

Perfect little gateway

The moment you walk in you feel like you are home. The view was perfect in living area and up stairs bedroom. Even in the kitchen you felt like you could be apart of the conversation happening in the living area. It is a house my friends and I decide that it would be a house we would love to come back to in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

JOHN F.

2 March 2024

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

Quick getaway

Quiet and enjoyable

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kate b.

23 February 2024

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

Nice place

Lovely stay. Very close to Gunstock. I would say the cabin would get tight with more than 4. Not a lot of storage area for your activity gear. Really enjoyed the sauna.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

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6/10 Okay

Mary G.

7 February 2024

Light switch in downtown stairs bedroom turns off modem for TV. Thus took forever to figure out.

Location amenities and privacy

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma P., Providence, RI

19 January 2024

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

Quick weekend away at Gunstock

This house was perfect for a quick family ski trip to Gunstock. House was clean, beds were comfortable, and we were mere minutes from the mountain. Minor issues getting into the house - a text from Vacasa gave me a code, but I had to read a separate email to discover that the code was for a not easy to find key box. But a quick call to customer service and we were in.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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8/10 Good

Jamie G.

21 December 2023

Good space

Great space, usable kitchen. Steep driveway, minimal plugs.

10/10 Excellent

Jerrica H.

30 October 2023

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

Birthday Trip

We came up for my birthday and pumpkin fest in Laconia. It was a great location, close to Mount Major for our hike and Laconia for the festival. The house was really nice, pretty spot on to the listing. There were a few kitchen tools that would have been nice to have (measuring cups/mixing bowls) but we were able to work around it. All in all, the house was great. Check in was so easy and so was check out.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Eleonora G.

29 October 2023

clean, vibe-y, close to hiking

the house is well decorated and designed, and beautiful natural light comes through from the many windows. The sauna is a great addition. the house was clean and about a 10 minute drive to hiking spots and the Village Store (awesome breakfast). although there is hiking just a few minutes walk from the house as well. 1 bedroom and separate full bath downstairs. 2 bedrooms and half bath upstairs.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

John H.

10 July 2023

Great house.

This house was very nice and homie. My family and I had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

5 March 2023

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

Perfect NH Getaway

Very clean, great location, amazing sauna, nice views!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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8/10 Good

Hari S.

17 January 2023

Loved the amenities this home had to offer including the fire pit, grill, sauna, and board games!...

Loved the amenities this home had to offer including the fire pit, grill, sauna, and board games! Perfect location for hiking and visiting the lake in the summer. Very clean. Just some small issues including that the bathroom door didn’t close fully and the shower/sink took some time to drain but overall a very enjoyable stay!

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8/10 Good

Lisa H.

30 December 2022

Mountain getaway with baby and dog!

The home was well maintained, clean and stocked with everything we needed for our getaway. We loved the proximity to Gunstock and the ease of communication with vacasa. Some things of note: we took our 2 year old lab along with our 14 month old and there was a small backyard area for the dog to go out but the street and neighbors were close so we didn’t feel safe to let her roam off leash. We had some issues with the tub not filling and or staying filled which was out of our control - my baby needs her bath nightly! We also had some issues with the smart TV not working with our preferred streaming platforms but Netflix was available. The beds were not my favorite but did fine for a few nights. The sauna was AMAZING! After a long day chasing the baby around and exploring the area which we love. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Cher T.

20 December 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Too small for 6 adults

Upstairs should be for children only - Small stairs and low ceilings. Also, only one shower. Not enough outlets or lighting. Had to purchase a hair dryer and needed cookware.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

alicia m.

19 December 2022

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

Great Little Gilford Home

Excellent location. Close proximity to amenities. Best part is you can walk out the front door to hiking trails in the Belknaps! House was comfortable and clean. Kitchen utensils could use a bit of upgrading and stick a few more bowls. Vacasa was ok. They did not follow up on some communication.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

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8/10 Good

Michael M.

23 November 2022

Beautiful home, no air conditioning

This was a beautifully set up home, excellent location. It was difficult staying here with no air conditioning with sleeping quarters on the second floor.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property