Waterfront home with wraparound deck, floating fireplace, deck, & firepit

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m

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Pet-friendly
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Center Barnstead, NH

Halfmoon Lake
‪4 min drive‬
Upper Suncook Lake
‪6 min drive‬
New Hampshire International Speedway
‪33 min drive‬
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Center Barnstead Lake House

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An exceptional stay awaits at this tranquil lakefront escape. With plenty of room for the whole family, this three-bedroom vacation rental comes equipped with all the comforts of home. Make the most of outdoor living on the spacious private deck or head down to the waterfront firepit for s'mores and starlight conversation. Interior highlights include vaulted ceilings throughout the common areas, a suspended, wood-burning fireplace, and ample seating for group gatherings. Enjoy casual downtime with shows and movies on the smart TV. At-home meal planning is a breeze in the well-appointed, full kitchen and the built-in dining counter offers seating for six. Home essentials include free WiFi and a private washer/dryer.

WHAT’S NEARBY
With miles of snowmobile trails, crystal clear lakes and streams, and an abundance year-round beauty to explore, this ideal retreat makes the perfect New England retreat for all seasons.

THINGS TO KNOW

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 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: Home has 3 cameras, one facing front entrance and porch, one facing parking area and one facing rear door of home and beach area with recording capabilities

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.

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Vacasa of New Hampshire

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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.

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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

Center Barnstead

Located in Center Barnstead, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and Merrymeeting Marsh, while Scenic Theatre and Strafford Historic Society are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at New Hampshire International Speedway or New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

Center Barnstead, NH

What's nearby

Halfmoon Lake - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Upper Suncook Lake - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Lake Winnipesaukee - 18 min drive - 14.9 km
New Hampshire International Speedway - 33 min drive - 28.6 km
Gunstock Mountain Resort - 36 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

Tilton Station - 29 min drive
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪Jack's Pizza - ‬14 min drive
‪Alton Village Pizza - ‬15 min drive
‪Johnsons's Seafood & Steak - ‬14 min drive
‪Foster's Tavern - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront home with wraparound deck, floating fireplace, deck, & firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront home with wraparound deck, floating fireplace, deck, & firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront home with wraparound deck, floating fireplace, deck, & firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront home with wraparound deck, floating fireplace, deck, & firepit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Halfmoon Lake, Upper Suncook Lake and Suncook River. Belle Island and Pearson Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

6.8

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6.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

SRA D.

25 February 2025

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

Barnstead stay

Overall we had a really nice stay and enjoyed our time in Barnstead The lights were a bit tricky and would suggest updating the welcome book with clearer instructions.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

21 February 2025

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

Little getaway

Just did a little getaway with some friends place was super cute and clean cute little area. Will definitely be booking for the summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

3 February 2025

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

Charming Cabin with Ideal Location

I recently stayed at this charming cabin and had a wonderful experience. The property was exactly as described in the listing. The amenities were more than adequate, providing everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was ideal. While the cabin was a bit outdate that is what we were expecting and it didn't distract from our overall enjoyment. Plan on booing again in a few weeks for another great getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis V.

26 January 2025

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

Locke lake

Got there, 51 inside. Found that boiler switch was off. Turned on, reached 62/63. Range control top was disgusting. Had to clean before I could use it. Location was great. Still don’t understand why we couldn’t get in in the morning. I’m sure cleaning crew was there the day before. No one there night before

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi B.

31 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

michele w.

29 December 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dated

The beds were very comfortable. Water pressure was Great and Hot.The washer Dryer were Great! View was Beautiful The floors and closets were dirty and tons of cobwebs. The light switches are not easy to identify and the heat didn't work very well. The heat kept going offVery Dated

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Irving O.

24 October 2024

Needs Help

It needs a lot of TLC. Entry Doors open hard. Very Poor lighting . Kitchen cabinets very messy. a Smells down stairs . cobwebs everywhere .The first floor bed mattress needs to be replaced. Springs coming right through. The closets were cluttered with items not needed….and the lake was full of germs Glad our children wasn't with us. It would have been a unhappy week for them and us We should have been informed of this lake situation. In all fairness we should be reimbursed half of our money. When two of us arrived-they couldn't get in. they thought they had wrong code-so they waited for us an half hour. we couldn',t get in either. So after another half hour of trying-we made a call. Just not fair when u wait all year for a weeks vacation. This was the worst cottage and surrounds in ten years we have rented. the pics on the cumputer are made to make the cottage look so special. Let us know how your company feels about this review Also we had company and they said we should had been informed about the lake. It would be best if u didn't say to us u didn't know about the lake. Because we feel that 's your business and you need to be upfront and honest! We will expect a partial refund.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott B.

7 October 2024

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

B- A frame

Overall, we enjoyed the stay. The place is a little rundown and dated. The fireplace was cool and worked very well. We enjoyed hanging out at the island and playing games. A few cobwebs here and there. But overall pretty clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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6/10 Okay

luisa L.

28 September 2024

Lakefront getaway

Lake front, beautiful views and spacious. My husband, 2 dogs, and myself stayed a night. The property is dusty/cobwebs in fans, window, etc. bedroom/bedding were clean, bathrooms were spotless. The only real downside was we could not use the lake as there was a cyanobacteria warning. If you plan on bringing pets, highly recommend doing your research before booking.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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8/10 Good

Margaret O.

9 September 2024

Home on locke lake

We must say this was a great experience. It was our family vacation for the year and it met all our needs. There could be a few updates that would have made it perfect. Ex. Fix light bulbs. Our dog loved the yard and was thrilled to experience swimming in the lake. The home was located in a private peaceful area. We enjoyed kayaking and exploring the area. All and all it was a wonderful choice and we would certainly like to enjoy this home again for our family’s vacation next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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2/10 Terrible

Donna B.

1 September 2024

Beautiful view

The accommodations were below our expectations. Musty, dusty and full of bugs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela S.

14 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gorgeous View

The house was nice but needs updates. The view was absolutely gorgeous and very easy to get too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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4/10 Poor

Robert B.

14 June 2024

Great property Lake house

Water was great and neighbor was awsome

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

lisa d.

12 May 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax

Other than the lack if dusting and sweeping the stay was wonderful and peacful.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Fanny P.

21 November 2023

Nice!

Is big, have a room per floor, have jacuzzi and you will love it!

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8/10 Good

Deborah C.

22 October 2023

Good value

It is dated, but the house is comfortable and clean. The view is fantastic!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

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4/10 Poor

ANDREW S.

6 October 2023

Beautiful home but had it's issues..

Overall this home is so beautiful and the view of the lake was awesome! But the house needs a major deep cleaning and the furniture isn't all that great. The bed on the main floor was not very supportive for my dad, the love seat in the living area was broken on one side, & there wasn't enough furniture outside. There is a bedroom in the basement which is mostly remodeled but the musty smell was overwhelming. I had to buy a candle & have it lit for a few hours before I went to bed down there. This house didn't feel homey at all and I wouldn't stay here again. It's unfortunate because this house has so much potential. Your better off staying elsewhere.

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8/10 Good

Roseanne B.

3 October 2023

NH Lake House

The A frame style is fun, great fireplace, beautiful view of pretty lake and nice wraparound deck. Comfy beds and bed pillows.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian T.

28 August 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, poorly maintained

Run down outside and in. Dirty inside from poor cleaning and neglect. Cobwebs years in the making mixed with spider webs in windows. Couches had sand on them. Musty main bedroom had a dehumidifier but didn’t work.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

21 August 2023

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

Comfortable lakeside stay

The location is, as advertised, right on Locke Lake which is a quiet community. House was clean when we arrived. Fresh linens were also provided. Comfortable beds! The house has only one shower. Great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Heather G.

14 August 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

When we arrived, the house hadn't been cleaned since the previous tenants left. Over the following days, we were disappointed to find no internet, a kitchen without glassware (plenty of mugs, though), running toilets, a goose-poop covered backyard strewn with sodden towels, torn and broken screen doors, broken chairs, broken light fixtures, and more. The Vacasa support phone line and text were slow and difficult to navigate. While the house cleaner and tech guy I eventually spoke with were both very nice, it couldn't make up for my embarrassment for bringing my mom to such a neglected space. The upsides: the lake is beautiful and the hanging fire place was fun to use.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Anne C.

7 August 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

old

Needs some updating, the screen doors were so old you could hardly open them. No glasses or even plastic glasses, coffee mugs only. Just not what I was expecting based on previous rentals. Call Vacasa the first day and someone was going to get back to me and never did. It was 90 degrees and there were no outside trash barrels. We had keep the trash in the house and it was no pleasant. Very disappointed that some of the issues were not addressed before VRBO puts the rental out there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael W.

5 August 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

No garbage pick up

No garbage pick up was provided after we contacted Vacasa.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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8/10 Good

Renee T.

17 July 2023

Renee

Location and private community are awesome.

4/10 Poor

Debra M.

13 July 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Communication

Bad service

When I go out there, the cleaning people were still there when I was supposed to check in at four and it was 515. The screen door to get in the front you couldn’t even open it. It wasn’t off the hook. It was broken and the bottom of it had a completely open screen so all the bugs could get in. I called the Vacasa number and spoke to somebody because it’s hot and there’s no air-conditioning. They said they would have somebody come and repair it or replace it and nobody came. I stayed there for five nights like that I will not be doing business again with them.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Loft

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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