Bow Lake Family Getaway

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available

Explore the area

Strafford, NH

Bow Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Treasure Island
‪9 min drive‬
Long Island
‪12 min drive‬
Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Note: We do not post listing on Craigslist. Beware of scammers

Our Kooaukee Island water-view home located on Bow Lake (accessible by car) was renovated spring 2014. The house has an open concept kitchen, living and dining area which offers a view of the lake. It has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a game room. Other amenities include washer and dryer, picnic table, gas grill, outdoor fire-pit. We also have 4 kayaks available for your use.

During the cold winter months you can enjoy snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, ice fishing and of course ice skating.

**Please note: Our target group are families/couples who are looking to enjoy themselves. We do not want loud partying groups as we respect our neighbors. If you are a loud partying group please do not inquire.

Leisure Activities
Kayaking
Hiking (Parker Mtn/Blue Job Mtn)
Golf (Nippo Lake)
Antiquing
Bird/loon watching
Photography
Leaf peeping

Bedroom 1 - Master bedroom with queen and full bathroom
Bedroom 2 - Twin bunk beds
Bedroom 3 - Queen bed
Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin beds.

Property manager

Cindy

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Small hypoallergenic dogs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Our target group are families who are looking to enjoy themselves. We don't want loud partying groups as we respect our neighbors.

7 night maximum stay Smoking is NOT allowed in the house.

The house is on a well and septic system. It will clog up if improper material is flushed. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper.

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Strafford

Located in Strafford, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Northwood Meadows State Park and Wildlife Management Area, while Strafford Historic Society and Scenic Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Strafford, NH

What's nearby

Bow Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Brown Island - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Treasure Island - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
Long Island - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
University of New Hampshire - 28 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

Durham Station - 30 min drive
Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Northwoods Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
‪Northwood Diner - ‬15 min drive
‪The Original Johnson's Dairy Bar at Northwoods Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
‪Cooperhill Pizzeria - ‬14 min drive
‪Cooper Hill Pizzeria - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bow Lake Family Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bow Lake Family Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bow Lake Family Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bow Lake Family Getaway located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps away from Bow Lake and Kooaukee Island. Little Kooaukee Island and Brown Island are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

25 October 2023

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

Cottage at Bow Lake

Wonderful lake home is beautifully decorated and had everything needed for our stay. Very roomy and comfortable plus fun features for family fun like the game room and putting green. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judi B.

29 April 2023

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

brief spring getaway

My husband and I were searching for a comfortable and quiet place to stay for a brief getaway and this house was just what we needed! Also we enjoyed the location, and many walks in the area with water views. Our host, Cindy, was very responsive to our needs, and overall this was a very positive experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

22 May 2024

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

Couldn’t have been better…

This is an absolutely beautiful property in an absolutely beautiful place. The home itself is immaculate and spread out just perfectly. Everything is comfortable from the chairs and sofa in the living room to the super cozy beds. Hope I can get back and stay there again. ❤️

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel H.

1 April 2023

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

This property has just about everything

Really well appointed . Very comfortable and a great location. The pictures don’t the property justice.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

20 July 2018

Comfortable, attractive, clean, well-organized house convenient to lake access

Our family have stayed at this house twice and will be going back next year. The owners are very easy to deal with, and the house is well-stocked, well-organized, and very clean. It is a few yards from a small park with sandy beaches for easy lake access as well as picnic tables and a few benches. Berrybogg farm is a few minutes away on Province Road - we like to go there to pick blueberries. If you want some quiet time away on a beautiful lake, this is the perfect place.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

4 August 2016

A best kept secret!

This home is a fantastic rental. An open floor plan makes it easy to live in, kitchen is well equipped, beds are comfortable, bath towels plush. We had a blast playing the shuffle board in the game room, putting outside, sitting at night around the fire pit. The private beach is just steps away. An easy slope into the clear water; a floating raft was a delightful surprise. Thank you for the nice beach chairs, kayaks, paddle board and wagon to cart all our beach stuff back and forth. Our 2 week family vacation was just so much fun.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

marsha m.

7 October 2016

AWESOME WEEK

We are 3 seniors from Tn and Ky who choose and research for weeks which direction to head and were to stay when we get there. And we did great on both accounts. New Hampshire is beautiful and Cindy's home was a perfect end to each day of sightseeing. Centrally located for our trips to Mt. Washington, up the Maine coast to Freeport, down the NH coast from Portsmouth, and on the Amtrak to Boston. Or just sitting around the firepit enjoying the fresh air and lake view all week. It's open, clean and just like new inside, all conveniences and necessities where there, all we needed was food. I highly recommend Cindy's lake home for a wonderful vacation. If I'd been a bit younger, I would've been in one of those kayaks touring the lake. Thank you Cindy.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

31 May 2022

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

Perfect setup for couples

Property has the best set up for couples and families. There is a master bedroom with bath and a bedroom with 2 twins one one side of the home. On the opposite side of the home is another queen room and another bedroom with 2 twins as well as the full bath. There is so much room you never feel like you are on top of each other. It is so fully stocked that if they don’t have it you probably don’t need it. Everything was neat and cleaned upon arrival. Plenty of lawn games, kayaks, life vests, paddles, seats for patio and fire pit. The fire pit was even all set up and just ready to be lit. Which was great as it rained and it was covered. Listening to the Loons be Loony at night and in the morning is quite the experience. They are a interesting bird and Bow Lake is loaded with them. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Would visit again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

26 May 2017

Awesome House for a Family Get Together/Graduation Celebration

We traveled to New Hampshire from Florida for my sons graduation at UNH this past week. (we use to live in Franklin, MA) We rented Cindy's home as we thought it would be nicer to stay a week in a home vs. a hotel. This house is the best. I've rented a few homes through Home Away and this house did not disappoint at all. My sister and her husband from Richmond were able to come up and stay and we were able to have friends in and out throughout our stay. We had a nice family get together to celebrate my sons graduation and it was a great outdoor spot and there was plenty to keep the kids entertained. This house has everything and was spotless. It has a great layout - very open in the kitchen and living room, plus a bonus game room. Bedrooms are all a nice size and comfortable. The yard and patio are large and great place to hang out. The beach area is a very short walk and beautiful. We didn't have time to use the kayaks, but may have to come back just to do that. Thank you Cindy for sharing your home.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dorina T.

31 October 2022

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

Super Aufenthalt in faszinierender Umgebung

Wir hatten einen super Urlaub im Ferienhaus von Cindy. Der check in war einfach zu handhaben. Die Ausstattung war umfassend, besonders toll waren die Kanus. Damit konnten wir die herrliche Landschaft am Bow Lake erkunden. Wenn wir wieder in dieser Gegend sind, würden wir das Haus wieder mieten. Sehr empfehlenswert, danke Cindy.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

11 October 2022

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

Peaceful and comfortable

Beautiful neighborhood and very clean, spacious house. Enjoyed the fire pit and chairs, even caught some nice small mouth bass. This house has something for everyone, the lake, a game room and privacy.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

20 October 2021

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

Girls trip

Great property. Beautiful, peaceful location. Fully stocked with everything we could possibly need and more. Very clean and comfortable. Friendly neighbors. Cindy was quick to respond to our inquiries. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

2 July 2021

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

Wonderful

Lovely nearly-lakefront property. Very clean. Has everything you could need for a relaxing getaway. Excellent communication with the property owner. Overall, a wonderful experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haley K.

4 June 2021

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

Great space, terrific location

Great home for a group of friends right near the water. Loved having a game room and little putting range outside as well as access to kayaks and the beach!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D.

14 October 2020

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

Better than described !

This property is simply beautiful and the pictures do not do it justice. Things we loved: The awesome patio with screen sliding doors and a pellet stove if you get cold. Perfect for the fall/winter. Beds were super comfortable. There was no clutter- it was extremely clean and well maintained. The private beach, kayaks and the awesome view. The quiet neighborhood. The fire pit, BBQ, plenty of chairs, and air hockey. We will definitely be going back!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

8 September 2020

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

Wonderful, relaxing lake vacation

House was perfect for a simple, relaxed lake vacation. Very nice neighborhood, a short walk to the beach, great access to kayaks and sports equipment, and a comfortable, clean house made this a nice trip for the family.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

8 October 2018

Roomy house on Bow Lake

We chose the Bow Lake Family Getaway to be close to my parent”s and sister”s homes in Northwood for my nephew’s wedding. The owners, Rob and Cindy are easy to deal with. The home was clean and very comfortable for the 7 of us. Our choice was based on reviews and location, and it is exactly as advertised. We especially enjoyed the game room and had tournaments on the shuffleboard table. I took an early morning walk and got some great photos of the fog rising from the lake. Best of all, I was commended for making a great choice. If you are looking for a place in that area, you can’t miss on this home. Michael Centennial, Colorado

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

syl s.

24 September 2018

Great Place

Spent a long weekend due to a family funeral in Epsom. Bow Lake is a lovely spot and the property provided much room for the 4 of us and ample space for extended family members to stop by and catch up. Syl Stempel Waterbury CTR VT

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

10 September 2018

Great experience

The house was beautiful and very well organized. Cindy had everything you need to have a fantastic time. Definitely recommend staying here!!

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

13 August 2018

Fabulous home away from home!

My family just came back and we cannot tell you how wonderful this place was. All the comforts of home. Kayaking and swimming were fabulous and the location can't be beat. Cindy provides everything you need and then some! We cannot wait to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

29 July 2018

Wonderful home on a fabulous lake.

The home was perfect for our 3 generation vacation. House is wonderfully updated and outfitted. Although we packed two SUV's to the brim, we didn't need to bring anything but food and drink. The lake is clean and the beach is sandy. We were in the water everyday, and took numerous kayaking adventures.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

carole D.

29 January 2018

Excellent!

We needed a place to accommodate relatives for a family funeral, and this house met our needs very well. It was close to where we needed to be, was in excellent condition, offered a good mix of beds/bedrooms, and had plenty of seating for our crowd. We enjoyed spending time with our loved ones taking walks and playing games on the porch, especially the shuffleboard! The owners were great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

24 October 2017

A real gem!

This was our fourth visit to Bow Lake Family Getaway...the owners are great to communicate with, very responsive with any questions or concerns that come up. The lake is beautiful, and it is a very quiet spot. Lots to do right at the house with shuffleboard, air hockey, and outside games and fire pit. Also very close to ocean, mountains, and all kinds of hiking trails. Neighbors are very friendly as well. We love it!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

4 October 2017

Even more beautiful than advertised!!

We totally enjoyed our stay at Bow Lake--the house was even more beautiful than advertised! This home was equipped with absolutely everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. It was immaculately clean and well kept. We had a small heating issue that the owners took care of immediately with very little inconvenience to us - They were very responsive and dedicated to making our stay the best possible experience! I would recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in this area!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jim N., La Crosse, WI

22 August 2017

Just a few Pros and Cons to Consider

Pros: Because we have family that own property on Bow Lake we wanted to find something on or near the lake that would work well for 8 people, my wife, our daughter, her husband and four kids, ages from not-quite-two to 10. This four-bedroom, two-bath house on Koowaukee Island fit the bill. Well-equipped kitchen, laundry, lots of outdoor play things, a play room and plenty of board games as well as three kayaks to choose from kept everyone busy. The private, small, Island beach that is intended for homeowners is just the right size for younger children and a great place to enjoy your morning coffee. The owner was very responsive through the rental process and returned a portion of our damage deposit promptly. The price is right. Cons: The house is an older house that has been renovated to some degree but you will find that several of the interior doors don’t close either because of being poorly installed or uneven floors. The casement, crank-out windows are also aged and don’t work smoothly. The bi-fold doors to the laundry appliances were typical, inexpensive doors that didn’t operate well in their tracks. The louvered slats were loose at the bottom when we arrived and as the week went on, several came loose and fell out. The screen door to the patio is not child-proof. It has nothing to protect it from either a child or adult walking into it. The screen was sprung slightly when we arrived but it only took our 20-month grandson one attempt to walk through it that pulled the cording from its groove. The house does have a portable A/C (I think it was an LG model) suitable for cooling up to 500 sq feet, certainly not sufficient for this four-bedroom, split-level design. We decided not to use it at all and were stunned when the owner informed us after our departure that their repairman had to spend time trying to fix it, for which a portion of our deposit monies were held. That was also the case for the screen door and bi-fold door slats. The reason for sharing all of this is to simply suggest that if you decide to rent this property, be sure to take plenty of pictures when you arrive.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Cindy

We purchased the property in Oct 2013 and spent 9 mos refurbishing the whole house.

What makes this property unique

The island offers great kayaking opportunities. Our favorite activity is kayaking around the island. Within 45 minutes the trek takes you through open waters to shallow grassy channels where you can see fish, loons and spectacular views.

Languages:

English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

Master Bedroom

Queen Room

Twin Room

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Master Bath

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