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Classic, old fashioned waterfront camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH

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Camp's front porch looks out at Diamond and Rattlesnake Islands.
Camp, thru the trees and blueberry bushes, from the West.
1st floor bedroom, with two twins pushed together as a 'king'.
Rustic living room.
2nd floor bedroom with full bed, 2 built in cots, and a lake view.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 883.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Alton, NH
  • Lake Winnipesaukee
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Child Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Classic, old fashioned waterfront camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH

Classic NH summer camp built in the 1800's....room by room by room. The camp land was bought in 1807 when Thomas Jefferson was in his second term of office. The rustic design is modest, comfortable, and sits on one of the most beautiful, serene spots on all of Lake Winnipesaukee.

*We only rent full weeks, Sat. to Sat. June/July/August/September: 1 week minimum.
A full week is
Arrival: After 2pm Saturday;
Departure: By 10am on the next Saturday.

Camp Rules:
*Renter must leave camp as clean as they found it!...or cleaner!
*Renter supplies sheets (2 twin beds, 2 full beds, 2 built-in narrow cots), pillow cases, bath towels and kitchen towels (or you can bring sleeping bags).
*Camp has a wood stove (there is no central heat); there is electric heat pump heating/cooling on the 2nd floor only.
*No Smoking
*Pets—yes...maybe...but let's talk first and discuss arrangements.
Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Gas BBQ grill, Kitchen pots, plates, silverware, ...are all available at camp.

Property manager

Harry Sleeper

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 dog or cat after discussion with owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rule#1: You must leave camp as clean or cleaner then when you first arrived! Non-negotiable. Cleanup takes 2-3 hours, minimum.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alton Bay

Located in Alton Bay, this cottage is on the waterfront. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Meredith Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and Ellacoya State Park. Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Kellerhaus are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Alton, NH

What's nearby

  • Ellacoya State Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Coaster - 13 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 30 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marker 21 - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Panorama Pub Top Of Gunstock - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Market - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Inn on Main - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Ellacoya Barn & Grille - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic, old fashioned waterfront camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Classic, old fashioned waterfront camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic, old fashioned waterfront camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic, old fashioned waterfront camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sleepers Island and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Lake Winnipesaukee. Ellacoya State Park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joseph S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Just ok

Small, not a comfortable seat in the house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

A week in Lake Winnepesaukee

A step back in time staying at “camp” on the big lake - just as we did in the early 60’s. We hiked all day, watched sunsets in the evening, ate dinner then fell into bed, exhausted from our activities!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

ML M., Winthrop, MA

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

Great Stay for Hiking and Leaf Watching

We had a great stay at the Sleeper Camp. When we arrived - everything was as described, and Harry provided a detailed email up-front with directions and instructions. The camp is in a great location, while also secluded. We enjoyed nights by the wood stove playing Yahtzee and enjoying the view. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Holly A.

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

Fall 2020

Camp was large. Views were stunning. Driveway was deeply grooved. Clean and private for the most part.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

The W.

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

Amazing Winnipesaukee get away!

Clean, old school, lake front property. ,We had an amazing time in this private, beautiful lake front property. It was private, clean and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

michael g.

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

Perfect

The camp has an amazing location right on the water. It is very clean and they are very easy to communicate with. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D., Westwood, MA

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

Wonderful stay at the Sleeper camp

Had a wonderful fall visit at the Sleeper camp. This camp has everything you will need. A jem of a location - a really special spot to share with family. The owner and property manager are very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Greatest family vacation!

I was looking for a classic lake camp and this was it! Everything was perfect from the views to the kitchenware. My 90 year old parents were able to stay on the first floor which includes a delightful screened in porch. Even inside the camp the views of the lake were incredible. Do not miss the Wright WWII museum in Wolfeboro and a tour of the lake on the M/S Mt Washington! We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rod V.

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

Relaxing getaway.

Nice camp, great views from screened in porch! Restaurants nearby if you don't want to cook but everything at the camp, pots, pans, plates, utensils, and over 20 spices in spice rack to cook your own meals. Gas grill had full charge and worked great on steaks and salmon. Canoeing was great with a rowboat also available. Property manager came by a few times to check on us to see if we needed anything and was easy to reach by phone to answer any questions. We were here two weeks and there is no washer/dryer but laundry mat just 10 minutes up the road. Was a very relaxing experience and would definitely come here again for vacation.

8/10 Good

Stu P.

Great spot - perfect views - crystal clear waters

What a great cozy little spot. Nice and quiet, rustic yet comfortable. Everything you need for a quiet retreat. This is a new favorite spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian P., Boston, MA

Exactly what we wanted, Privacy right on the Lake

The listing is accurate, but really does not describe the level of privacy and beauty of the cottages location. I couldn't have asked for a better location on the lake. The waterfront porch is perfect in its simplicity with wooden adirondack chairs and nothing but view. Upstairs bedroom also boasts the same amazing view and you don't even have to strain your head when in bed to see. Upstairs is fairly updated but still containing its old world charm. Downstairs bedroom/kitchen/living/eating area is old and simple, but very functional. Honestly I loved it. While we do love to have a grand kitchen at times, this is an original cottage and we knew that going it. Large porch and table on back of house. We actually used for a few of our big dinners. Cottage is surrounded by tall pines and has a very wooded feeling. While staying here, we saw some deer, heard the loons almost every night, and caught a lot of fish! Can't wait to come back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Henry D.

Just Perfect

To say that the pictures don't do this place justice is an understatement, and these are really good pictures. It's hard to describe how perfect the camp is, I's secluded, it's gorgeous, it's perfect. A group of my friends came up for the long weekend, and we are looking forward to a time when we can go back either together or with our respective families. The house it's self is comfortable, clean and has a feeling of home. This is a place that is cared for deeply by the owner, it is a family's escape, there are small notions around the house that speak to you of generations past. this place is loved. The grounds are lovely, and yes it is as close to the water as it looks. You are close enough to the Weirs beach are that it feels right around the corner but still far enough that you don't feel the busyness of a tourist community. We took day trips to the funspot arcade, we climbed Mt. Major (which you should do, the view is amazing). We swam; we did a puzzle; we grilled meat… it was one of the best weekends I've had in a long time and it was made only better by the setting that it all took place in. I am forever grateful that we found this place and were allowed to experience it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Relaxing, Peaceful and Fun!

Idyllic location and vibe. This cottage had all the character and comfort that was promised. Super clean with plenty of room and a great layout. Pristine views of the lake and great access to the crystal clear water. We all thoroughly enjoyed the fishing, swimming and boating but my favorite moments were spent in the Adirondack chairs on the porch reading a book or just gazing out at the lake. I will be back for sure!! -- William

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