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Secluded Lake House, Private Beach For Swimming or Boating, Kids & Pets Welcome

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Kayaking on Lake Nubanusit
Nubanusit Lake House
The swimming area
Kayaks by the private beach
The private swimming area and splash island

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hancock, NH
  • Nubanusit Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hardings of Hancock
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Keene State College
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Keene, NH (EEN-Dillant-Hopkins)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs sitting area

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Secluded Lake House, Private Beach For Swimming or Boating, Kids & Pets Welcome

This home is the perfect place for families with pets and kids who want to get away from it all. The house is located off a dead end road with very little traffic and has a wrap-around driveway with off-street parking. Nubanusit is a clear and clean lake with a sandy, rocky bottom - great for boating, fishing, and swimming. The majority of the shoreline is an undeveloped nature preserve, and you may have the lake to yourself during the week.

Ground floor:
- Master bedroom with attached study with lake view
- Enclosed, screened porch with seating and lake view
- Roomy living room with cathedral ceiling and wood stove
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Washer and dryer, all linens provided
- Wireless high speed internet, TV, VCR & DVD
- Full bathroom

Upstairs:
- Two bedrooms with lake view upstairs, each with twin beds.
- One bedroom with a queen bed upstairs
- a sitting area with a fold-out futon that can be used as another sleeping area
- Full bathroom

Outdoors:
- BBQ grill and picnic table
- Private sandy swimming area
- Boathouse and boat launch, 2 kayaks and a canoe with paddles provided
- Expansive, wooded property
- Wild blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries
- Rope swing across the lake
- Wild loons, eagles, and otters live on the lake

Property manager

Kathryn Hulick
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The lake house is a great place for kids.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
We love dogs and cats! Pets are welcome.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Personal Floatation Devices must be worn when using the kayaks or canoe.
Please follow the terms of the attached Rental Agreement.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hancock

Located in Hancock, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Peterborough Players and The Monadnock Center for History and Culture are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Peterborough Town House and Yankee Siege Trebuchet. Hardings of Hancock and Ava Marie Handmade Chocolates are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Hancock, NH

What's nearby

  • Nubanusit Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hardings of Hancock - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride Area - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Monadnock State Park - 34 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Keene State College - 35 min drive - 35.8 km

Getting around

  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Common Place Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fiddleheads Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alberto's Italian Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rick & Diane's Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ginger House - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Lake House, Private Beach For Swimming or Boating, Kids & Pets Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Lake House, Private Beach For Swimming or Boating, Kids & Pets Welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Lake House, Private Beach For Swimming or Boating, Kids & Pets Welcome?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Lake House, Private Beach For Swimming or Boating, Kids & Pets Welcome located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Nubanusit Lake and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Harris Center for Conservation Education. Rye Pond and Hardings of Hancock are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake house
We had a terrific week at the house on Lake Nubanusit. We’ve been coming here for years. The house is great, just as described in the listing, the lake is beautiful, and we love the surrounding area. A lovely place for a family gathering
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome lake House and Lake
Seven adults and two dogs stayed very comfortably for the week. We loved swimming in the lake seeing the nearby hiking trails. I had a boat and was able to enjoy some fishing also.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake week
We love our summer lake week enjoying the water, the loons and the beautiful setting! Kathryn is wonderful with communications and answers every question promptly. There are kayaks and a paddle board available and a firepit near the lake.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
My Family and I enjoyed our stay. The cabin is very large and very well equipped. The bedrooms are large and very comfortable, enough room for everyone. The water was pristine perfect for our granddaughter. Kayak and fishing were an added bonus. We went on one of the busiest times of the year and were pleasantly surprised on how quiet and serene it was. We had a great time and would certainly like to revisit .. Thank you for sharing your little piece of serenity with us ...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our annual family lake week
We had a lovely week at Lake Nubanusit! The water is beautiful, the house is spacious and comfortable for an extended family group and the town of Hancock is peaceful and charming. We enjoyed days of swimming, paddling and tubing for the kids and also had a wonderful hike at the nearby Harris Center.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Roger G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hancock
Big cabin on a very nice lake
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
My family has been coming to this house on beautiful Lake Nuanusit for many years. it's a terrific house - comfortable, spacious, and a terrific location, with lots of great running and biking options, in addition to swimming, kayaking and canoing on the lake. The house is as advertised, with plenty of amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing waterfront
Lake was wonderful! Cottage roomy enough and comfortable for all. The owners provided every kind of floating device that our grandchildren could hope for! Loads of family fun, swimming, kayaking, floating. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying at this lovely, rustic house on Nubanusit Lake. Lake is wonderful, very quiet.
The house is older, plenty of character, comfortable, good-sized kitchen, lots and lots of books! A bit of a walk down to the lake, and there's no dock, but the lake is clean, quiet, beautiful, and there are kayaks, a canoe, and a rowboat. Dogs are welcome, a huge plus for us. We enjoyed being on Nubanusit Lake and certainly would consider returning. Owners are responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R., Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ultimate relaxation
This lake house was the perfect location and set up for a memorable lake/mountain vacation! The house itself was well equipped with lots of space for my family and dogs. The lake is pristine and is surrounded by preserves so very few other homes on the lake. The beach and dock set up were perfect for hanging out and there were kayaks for everyone! The wildlife was exceptional,: Bald eagles, hawks, great blue herons, loons and wild turkeys! The Harris Center is right down the road with many great hiking trails and programs. And the town of Hancock has so much history! We really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Julie, Dan R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Ok
Not as good as it could be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Carla H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
lake house
This property was just about perfect--beautiful and rustic house with lots of sitting options, remote setting, gorgeous clean lake, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and laundry, linens and all the amenities provided. It was not very clean, with cobwebs and dirt in the corners, dirty windows, and a few bugs and spiders in the kitchen cabinets. But, overall, the property was very comfortable, in a perfect location, with great lake access, and we all had a lovely vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jane f.

Our BIG CHILL week
What a wonderful week I had at the house.The house was shared by 8 other good friends with a day visit from 2 more. We were all friends back in the 60's and had no problem with conversation. Lots of stories were retold and new ones heard. The weather was the best, possibly of the whole summer. Some of us took daily hikes on the trails nearby while most of us were happy to enjoy time by and in the water. Every couple took a night preparing dinner (the kitchen was very well equipped)and on our last night we went to the Waterhouse in Peterborough which we would all highly recommend. The fact that we had 3 dogs to share in the adveture was an added bonus. They loved running up and down the trail to the beach and hunting for the chipmunks that lived in the rocks by the water. It was so peaceful and relaxing , especially at sunset annd again in bed listening to the call of the loons. The house was perfect for our group and I look forward to a revisit. Thank you so much for this opportunity to relax, laugh, and spend quality time with old friends.

6/10 Okay

Theresa C., Norwich, CT

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pristine lake but cleanliness lacking in lakehouse
For the price we were actually pretty surprised at the stained and unclean mattress pads as well as cobwebs all over. It did not appear there was more than a vacuuming of the floors. We also had to wipe down the refrigerator and clean hair and mold out of the showers. The BBQ grills were pretty grimy and the kitchen trash can was pretty dirty. I would strongly recommend that the owners have a long talk with Rachel about her housecleaning abilities. At night there were critters in the ceiling above the downstairs bedroom. All that being said, the house was nice and roomy and the the lake was pristine! We had great fun on the lake and enjoyed the availability of all the kayaks and canoe and toys for the grandson. We were surprised that there was such a distance and a climb on rocks between the house and the lake. That definitely was not indicated in the vrbo description. It would be a difficult walk and climb for some people. Overall, a wonderful lake and location! We did have great weather and enjoyed our stay despite our complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Lynne A., New England, USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Glorious Lake Nubanusit and Property in need of lots of attention
Over many years we have stayed at a range of homes on beautiful Lake Nubanusit, some that we’ve learned of through family and some through VRBO. We were happy to find a dog friendly place this year. We come back because of proximity to family and the peace of this place and natural environment. This house is sited up a lovely path and away from the lake edge and is a great spot. Most all of the furniture is more than worn out, and slipcovered, the “included” sheets, bedding and towels are ripped, pilled and threadbare. The house was broom clean on much of the first floor, but the one downstairs bedroom had cobwebs on the walls, in frames of artwork on the walls and above the bed. When we tried to wash dishes on the morning of our second day, the kitchen sink was blocked and our multiple attempts at unclogging it were unsuccessful. We called the owner and they quickly called a plumber for service. We filled the tub to bathe our youngest and it too wouldn’t drain. The plumber arrived the following day to tend to these items. There was a large wasp nest outside the kitchen window. We were fortunate there were functional screens. On our last morning I awoke with many, many bites on the backs of my legs. It really made cleaning-up, packing and planning our trip home challenging since the family consensus is that they were bedbug bites, and other that being horrified about this fact we were trying to make sure we did not bring them home. We have rented many homes through VRBO throughout the USA and Europe for close to 20 years. We are consistently conscientious guests, and this was our worst experience. I have to imagine that the intensity and constant nature of rentals in this time of Covid-19 have made upkeep a challenge for owners, but this was too too much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Nubanusit
First time @ this property and was very pleased with the location and accomodations! Comfortable, roomy home with lots of space for everyone to hang out. Plenty of windows to let in the light and see the lake. Kayaks & canoe with life jackets available a big plus! Grandson loved the small beach & toys. Dogs loved the place as well. Thank you for letting us stay in your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation Property
We really enjoyed our vacation at this property. The water was crystal clear and the kids loved the trampoline. The house was equipped with everything we needed. Lots of room for the family to settle in their favorite spots. We would love to return next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Kittery, maine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A real charm on lake nubanusit!
A magical vacation! Wonderful home for my whole family, and great beach/lake. We enjoyed every minute and hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ah, the vacation I really needed
It has been a very hard year for me personally and this vacation, at this spot restored me. The setting is magnificent and the home is spacious. I am so appreciative of the opportunity to have had this time at the lake!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful spot on beautiful lake
We are return visitors and always have a great time here. The property and lake front are the real gems. Close to so many great places to hike. Plenty of room to spread out in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer vacation 2020
This was a wonderful property. It was exactly what we were looking for. A nice clean lake to swim, fish and kayak. The grassy backyard was nice to play some games. The house was big enough to accommodate all of us comfortably. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We truly enjoyed our stay. Our crew consisted of 2 teenagers, little ones under 2, adults, and our dog. There was something for everyone from swimming in the crystal clear lake, paddle boarding, running, hiking, and more! The house was rustic but had everything we needed. We definitely enjoyed our time and hated leaving. The WiFi was strong enough for everyone but don’t expect a phone signal (we knew that going in). I actually enjoyed being a little disconnected for a while. The pancake mix and syrup the owners left was a huge hit with everyone, especially the kids. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN F., Milford NH

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WFH Paradise
The Hulick home is truly the perfect getaway. We swam every day, grilled every night, and enjoyed many fires down by the water. The house is cozy as can be with plenty of reading nooks and a perfect kitchen for whipping up delicious meals. The WiFi was strong enough for two people to work from "home" with video calls and all. The lake was quiet and we paddled and SUP-ed without the typical worry about motor boats speeding by. All in all, it was a truly magical getaway. We can't wait to get back to the lake!
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerrad L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nuby-nofish?
We stayed at this location for a gentleman’s fishing weekend. We heard before that the fishing was tough. The smallmouth bass were small in size but plentiful and aggressive. Lake water is as clear as you could hope for. Chairs were a little wet, but who’s counting. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn Hulick

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The Hulick family has been coming to Lake Nubanusit since Sunnie and Charlie Hulick purchased the property in 1970 as their retirement home and a place for family vacations. Charlie was in the foreign service, and they moved from France to Germany and back to the States as their son David and daughter Diana grew up. You can still find reminders of their international travel in the house if you look around! Now, David resides in a small NH town just 30 minutes away from Lake Nubanusit. His children and grandchildren get together every year during the summer to enjoy the lake.

What makes this property unique

Lake Nubanusit is a well-kept secret. Most people in New England have never heard of it -- and instead travel to the lakes region farther north. Since most the lake shoreline is a nature preserve, you won't find very many other people out on the lake most days. Also, the lake has exceptional water quality with 50 foot visibility and a rocky, sandy bottom. A pair of nesting bald eagles has called the lake home for about ten years, and if you're lucky you'll see them circling overhead or even catching fish.

One of our favorite things to do at the lake house towards the end of the summer is to kayak or canoe across to the nature preserve and pick blueberries. You won't believe how big and juicy those wild blueberries get! We also love hiking mount monadnock, or visiting the shops in nearby peterborough, nh.

Languages:

English, German

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