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Rare find! Lakefront Cottage On Crystal Clear Sought After Merrymeeting Lake!

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Deck area... You can dine here!
Lots of waterfront footage to enjoy!
Frontage of Cottage with Dock. It is ready for your boat!
View from your deck!
Good Morning! Another amazing sunrise as seen from your dock!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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New Durham, NH
  • Merrymeeting Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Alton Town Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Lake Winnipesaukee
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Living room with sleep sofa

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Rare find! Lakefront Cottage On Crystal Clear Sought After Merrymeeting Lake!

Come and spend some leisurely days relaxing at this comfortable cottage directly on the lake with outstanding full open views of Merrymeeting Lake and over 120 feet of frontage...Kayaks/floats complementary! 50 5 star reviews!
STILL AVAILABLE for weeks at the end of JULY and AUGUST!
Booking for 3 night stays for leaf peeping season 2024!
Super fast Wi-fi! Perfect for remote working!
This lake is known for clean, clear water, spectacular swimming and fishing and boasts less boat traffic than most other NH lakes. The cottage is located a mere 20 feet from the water's edge. The swimming area is family friendly and has a stone stair entryway to the crystal-clear water with a sandy bottom. The cottage has a well-appointed kitchen, and a dining area for 6 as well as a lovely, attached deck overlooking the lake complete with a table and an umbrella for outdoor dining.
Our master bedroom a Queen bedroom set and mattress. The living room has a sleeper sofa with a flat screen TV over the stone fireplace mantle with cable. Two split phases have been installed for making the cottage warm and comfy in the spring and fall /AC on demand when it is hot!
The property features a dock for sunning in a lounger, enjoying morning coffee, or tying off a powerboat or jet ski. Bring your fishing pole and enjoy some bass fishing. Our travelers are welcome to use the owner's kayaks for paddling.
A tour of the lake is available on the owners 23-foot Mastercraft bow rider powerboat for an additional fee (one hour for $50) when the owner is available. Send an Inquiry Today!! Sorry No Pets

Property manager

Leslie Bouvier
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are but there are challenge
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sorry NO pets of any kind! Please do not inquire as this is a set rule regardless of the size or behavior of the dog! Some guest are allergic.
No parties, day guests or gatherings allowed that exceed the house limit of 5 EVEN if they are not overnight guests No exceptions
No fire pit allowed even if you want to bring your own! Sorry!

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

New Durham

Located in New Durham, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Wolfeboro Institute of the Arts and Wright Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Clark House Museum and Blueberry Hill. Hampshire Pewter Co. and Stand Up Paddleboard NH are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain biking.
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New Durham, NH

What's nearby

  • Merrymeeting Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Alton Town Beach - 20 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 21 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 39 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Mountain Lake - 53 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Shibley's At The Pier - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Pizza - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Alton Village Pizza - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Muddy Road Brewery - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rare find! Lakefront Cottage On Crystal Clear Sought After Merrymeeting Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rare find! Lakefront Cottage On Crystal Clear Sought After Merrymeeting Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rare find! Lakefront Cottage On Crystal Clear Sought After Merrymeeting Lake!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Rare find! Lakefront Cottage On Crystal Clear Sought After Merrymeeting Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Merrymeeting Lake and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Marchs Pond. Merrymeeting Marsh and New Durham Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

Spectacular

Beautiful cabin overlooking the cleanest lake in NH. From the outdoor deck you can see the bottom of the lake 20 feet out. Very quiet w/ the exception of the occasional watercraft and the call of the loons. Many houses on the lake are on very steep embankments, however this spot had a gradual slope down the cabin and water. It made unloading/loading or vehicle easy. We enjoyed it immensely. Worth every penny!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

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

Peaceful getaway

We really enjoyed our time at this cottage on the lake. The views are so beautiful! You feel like you are on the water when looking out the living room window. It’s a very cozy place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendal Y.

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

Mountain and Lakefront views

We enjoyed a week of relaxation, amazing views, sunrises and sunsets and watching and listening to the loons. It was also a nice spot to go for walks. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JR M.

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

Fun week on the lake

The owner was fantastic! The house is rustic and could use a little TLC but the location can’t be beat! We had a really fun, quiet week. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

brenda p.

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

Relaxing

Picture perfect view. The ultimate relaxing getaway.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Peaceful getaway

We had a wonderful stay at the lake despite a few days of rain. The view is spectacular even on a cloudy day, the beds and couches are comfy, the kitchen is sufficiently stocked with basic necessities and communication with the owner was easy. We hope to return in the future, thank you for sharing your lovely space with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie t.

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

Merrymeeting Lake

We loved our stay at Leslie's cottage. The beds are comfy, the towels are thick, the kitchen is adequate and the lake is perfection. We enjoyed kayaking and swimming and hiking in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Great cottage on Merrymeeting Lake

This was a perfect place form which to enjoy Merrymeeting Lake and the surrounding area. Kayaks were included with the rental and there was a good dock to launch from as well as easy swimming access. If we come back to the area, this is where we will stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

betsy p.

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

Beautiful Lakehouse stay.

Unfortunately we picked a week with terrible weather. But the house was just as we expected, it was wonderful and we had a fantastic time. The homeowner, Leslie, had the house well supplied with everything you could need. Bedroom comfortable house was clean .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Stop looking and book this place now

This is the quintessential lake house. It offers amazing views of the lake, the sunrises, sunsets, and Milky Way. We spent the week enjoying all the views as well as watching the loons that fished directly in front of the house. We used the provided kayaks to explore Merrymeeting Lake. The house also comes with access to many floats and tubes. The host is responsive and very helpful. The house has everything you could need. It is clean and comfortable. We were able to easily prepare meals in the kitchen. We will definitely book this property in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Fantastic location and stay

Spectacular view. Clean and quiet. Lots of sun. Crystal clear water. Terrific lake with little to no boating traffic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Clayton P., Bedford NH

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

July 4th Getaway

We had a nice time spending the fourth together. Leslie was a lovely host. The weather was better near the end of our stay, but got a lot of card playing in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

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

Merrymeeting Lake

Cozy little cabin! Beautiful view, quite and peaceful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Relaxing time at the lake!

This was a nice and relaxing week on the lake. The weather was perfect which helped. We swam, kayaked and fished. The lake is so clean and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L., Londonderry

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

Beautiful spot, great cottage

Beautifully clean lake, with fantastic views from the cottage of the surrounding hills and mountains. Cottage is clean and well equipped with all that you need. Family room and bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is a bit small but who cares you're on vacation, use the grill and / or go out, order out there are lots of local great choices! The owner Leslie is terrific, personable and very helpful with anything you need. I'd highly recommend this cottage for a great getaway. Nothing beats that morning coffee by the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Great weekend getaway!

Perfect location for a small family get together. Spectacular views of the lake and foliage!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

susanne c.

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

A charming cottage

Very lovely cottage with a wonderful deck for morning coffee with a great view of the lake, good kitchen for the minimum cooking we did ( we were on vacation after all) the good tv for a rainy evening, and comfy bed and blankets . A very nice week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Carl D.

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

Great stay at beautiful lake Merrymeeting.

Rustic cottage with direct waterfront on beautiful Merrymeeting Lake. The lake is crystal clear and we went swimming or kayaking everyday. The interior was simple and comfortable with great views. This is an ideal rental for a person/couple/family looking to reconnect with nature and each other.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

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

Great house, amazing lake.

process of renting was easy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Wonderful vaca

We had a lovely week at this cabin on Merrymeeting lake. The weather was not great, but the interior of the cabin was super comfy with a gorgeous view of the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Danielle S.

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

Cute camp with a beautiful view!

Cute camp with a beautiful view. Right on the water. Things to be aware of if you have young kids like us (ages 4 and 6). There were a few things that made it a little challenging. The second bedroom is down in the basement and the stairs had zero lighting so we had to go and buy nightlights to light the way. Our 4 year old still gets up in the night to go pee so it made us really nervous having her on a separate floor as us, walking a long ways up the dark stairs and to the upstairs bathroom. We made it work, but just something to note and to be aware of. I was surprised by the lack of lighting in the stairs, even for adults, could be dangerous! Also, the water situation was difficult with young kids. They were too scared to get in where the steps are because of all the waves that would then crash them back into the rock wall and steps. They enjoyed jumping off the dock but then there aren’t any steps right there by the dock to get back up and you can’t easily get onto the dock, you have to swim quite a ways over to the stairs to get out. There was a bit of a miscommunication with check-in and then there is zero service at the camp so we couldn’t get a hold of the owner. We ended up having to drive several miles down the road just to get service and get in touch with the owner just so we could get instructions with how to get in. Once you’re there and you sign onto wi-if the service wasn’t as much of an issue. Also, the listing showed 3 kayaks and a paddle board which we were excited about. There were only 2 kayaks available which meant all 4 of us couldn’t go kayaking together (daughter in our lap), and one of us was always left behind which was kind of a bummer. Lastly, there is no fire pit/no fires allowed which we didn’t realize until a few days before check-in when reading thru the rental agreement. That was disappointing as we always look forward to having a camp fire and cooking s’mores and what not. On the plus side, the beds were comfortable, the cabin was very cozy, Netflix is available for the kids / rainy days (which unfortunately we had a lot of). Also enjoyed having all the games and books available for use and Leslie seems to be very nice and prompt with responses. If you’re looking for a nice little getaway on a beautiful lake, I highly recommend staying here! Nothing terrible, I hope my review doesn’t sound too negative, just wanted others to be aware of some of the challenges we faced. Still had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Wonderful week relaxing with family

We had a wonderful week with our family enjoying the lake and house. Everything was clean and well prepared for our stay. The beds were very comfortable and the house was well stocked with everything we needed. Check in and out were easy and Leslie was great. Highly recommend for a family or small group of adults. Very close to Alton Bay, and Wolfeboro too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Relaxing lake house

This cottage is on a beautiful lake! It has incredible views of the lake from almost every room. We kayaked and fished each day. When it rained, we still enjoyed the view while playing card and board games. We saw the most incredible rainbow coming right off the lake! We would definitely return to this location for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Lakefront Getaway

Great location and views, clean lake, very nice cottage, owner was great to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

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

Fall lake house

My wife and I had a really enjoyable visit. Cell phone coverage wasn't great, but the internet access was sufficient to easily handle video calls with folks back home. We greatly enjoyed Lost River Gorge, Butternut Farm, and Sibley's at the Pier. The kitchen is a little on the small side, but it was a great fit for the two of us. The owner also checked in with us to make sure were aware of how to work the fireplace. Really a great experience. Can't wait to come back to Lake Merrymeeting!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Leslie Bouvier

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The owner is a native of NH and has enjoyed summers on the lake with her family for 15 years. It is very important to the owner for travelers to enjoy their vacation stay at Cottage LaBelleLac. The owner travels and rents from this site as well and setups this rental as she would like to enjoy it if she was a guest.

Why they chose this property

I purchased this cottage because I love the beauty that lake living has to offer and the authentic lake feeling that this cottage has to offer. Crystal clear spring fed lake water, quiet, amazing sunsets, loons, bald eagles and clear nights to view the milky way are all there to be enjoyed. It is a special place that must be preserved.
Also, it is located so close to amenities like a large grocery store, restaurants, bars and a concert venue.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, family lake. Sandy bottom. Clean lake for swimming because this owner and fellow owners are always working towards preserving the health of the lake.
Close to access to NH white Mountains
Perfect for water sports. Dock on property.
Use of owner's kayaks and paddleboard.
Amazing views of the lake.
Closeness to supermarkets and Alton Bay.
Cozy cottage feel with modern conveniences.

Languages:

English

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