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Quaint Dunbarton Waterfront Cottage

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Property grounds
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Dunbarton, NH
  • Popular LocationStonebridge Golf Course7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouthern New Hampshire University Arena25 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouthern New Hampshire University29 min drive
  • AirportManchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)33 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quaint Dunbarton Waterfront Cottage

Beautiful, peaceful lakefront cottage in the center of New England. Our home has everything you need for your waterfront retreat. Enjoy morning coffee or go fishing on your private dock. Step out the front door and you are at the community park and playground. Walk 2 minutes to the community beach or 5 minutes to the start of 7 miles of hiking trails. Golf is less than 5 minutes' drive and skiing is 25 minutes away. Breathtaking fall foliage, and snowmobiling and ice fishing in winter.

We have tried to think of everything you would need to make your stay enjoyable. The lake is a hidden gem. It is is so peaceful and quiet. The first thing that will catch your eye is the the private floating dock. It has two Adirondack chairs to sit and soak in the amazing sounds and views or cast your fishing pole as the lake is stocked with several varieties of fish. The yard is large and flat. There are two decks with plenty of seating and a propane grill. On the grass there is more seating, a swing and a fire pit. A paddle boat, adult kayaks and children's kayaks are provided mid/late May through October (weather permitting).

The space inside is bright, open and airy with plenty of space to unwind and relax. All the rooms have ceiling fans and we provide stand alone fans as well. During the summer months the MB and family room has air conditioning. For the cooler months there is central heating as well as an electric fireplace insert for ambiance and extra warmth. Fiber optic high speed Wifi is provided as well as Amazon Prime, Hulu and Disney Plus on both flatscreen televisions (no cable).

The newly renovated kitchen is stocked full with everything you may need from a Keurig for your morning breakfast to a blender for evening cocktails. It also includes a dishwasher so you don't have to do dishes on vacation:-) Help yourself to the coffee, tea, spices and condiments in the fridge.

The master bedroom is quite spacious and has a queen bed, flat screen, desk and plenty of storage. The second bedroom has two twin beds so perfect for kids and teens. The bonus family room has a leather couch as well as a futon. It also includes a flat screen, Blu-Ray player, DVDs, board games and some toys and puzzles. The entry foyer has a cozy reading area and a bookcase stocked with books for children and adults. In the closet here you will find a Pack and Play and a high chair if traveling with a little one.

The home has two full bathrooms. The vanity has a hair dryer and a basket of toiletries in case you forget to pack something. Bath Towels are provided but be sure to pack beach towels if you plan to use the lake. We also provide all the linens and blankets for the beds and futon. Should you need to do laundry during your stay there is a utility room with a washer and dryer, and here is where you will find the iron and ironing board as well.

Our vision for this property is a perfect couples' retreat or single family vacation. Our no party rule is a strict one. Please be respectful of our neighbors and their property. The maximum capacity of the home is 6 and and unregistered guests are not allowed in the property. There are many year-round residents on the lake so please respect quiet hours at 10pm. While we are pet lovers ourselves, pets are not allowed under any circumstance to continue to keep the space allergy free. This is our home and we spend as much time here with our children as possible. The home is very clean with many personal touches so please be mindful of that and leave the home in the same condition you found it.

Property manager

Nicole Dieffenbacher

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Ski-in/ski-out access on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,550 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Picturesque Waterfront Cottage
Picturesque Dunbarton Waterfront
Picturesque Waterfront
Picturesque Dunbarton Waterfront Cottage Cottage
Picturesque Dunbarton Waterfront Cottage Dunbarton
Picturesque Dunbarton Waterfront Cottage Cottage Dunbarton

About the neighborhood

Dunbarton

Located in Dunbarton, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Applejacks & Co and America's Credit Union Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Capitol Center for the Arts and Palace Theater. Traveling with kids? Consider Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center, or check out an event or a game at Southern New Hampshire University Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Stonebridge Golf Course - 7 min drive
  • Saint Anselm College - 22 min drive
  • Southern New Hampshire University Arena - 25 min drive
  • Southern New Hampshire University - 29 min drive
  • Pats Peak - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stark House Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Village Trestle - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Goffstown Lion's Popcorn Stand - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Dunbarton Waterfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Dunbarton Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Dunbarton Waterfront Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Dunbarton Waterfront Cottage located?

Located in the mountains, this Dunbarton cottage offering ski-in/ski-out access is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Stonebridge Golf Course and within 16 mi (25 km) of Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center and SEE Science Center. Applejacks & Co and Clough State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dianne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity on Gorham Pond
The house was immaculate and the neighborhood was peaceful. We stayed for 4 nights and enjoyed dining on the back deck, using the firepit at night and cooking in the well supplied kitchen. My husband even got to explore the pond using one of the kayaks. Overall fantastic experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Nicole and Jason were incredible hosts. They were quick to respond, and were extremely helpful. The house was extremely clean, and we loved the open concept. One of our family members is in a wheelchair, and was able to get around the house with ease. The house was fully equipped with towels, blankets, bedding, dishes, and more. Overall, an exceptional experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Lake in the country
Well maintained, extensive outfitting w/ games, books, boats, well appointed kitchen, beautiful lake, nice view from house, quiet (at least in off season when we stayed). Several nice restaurants nearby too, only not open Mon-Wed. Overall, would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront home
We had a very nice couple of days. Lovely home. Just as advertised. We had the large pond pond almost to ourselves to kayak for hours. It was unseasonably hot so we didn’t get to hike in the woods but the trails are well marked and seven miles or so right from the home. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Janet Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
No dock as advertised
First, the good things. The home is lovely and immaculately clean. Kitchen very well equipped. But we booked for four nights and left after one. Here’s why. We chose this property because my husband has mobility issues, and it was all on one level. But another major reason we chose it was that it was advertised with a picture of a dock extending out well into the pond which the description said was stocked for fishing. When we arrived, the dock we saw in the picture was not there. Just the float with three Adirondacks chairs. So, no fishing out in the pond was possible , a main reason we chose the place, hoping my husband could fish from the dock. Also, the gas grill was filthy. We had brought food to grill for the three nights of our visit, but we ended up cooking our one dinner in the kitchen. A disappointment. You need to get rid of the picture of the dock and stop advertising fishing. I looked carefully at the pond’s edge ,where we could have either fly fished or thown spinning rods out into the water, and there were so many weeds that fishing would basically have been impossible. Sorry for the disappointing report. We were disappointed to spend over $2,000 on what amounted to one rather miserable night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation at its Best
My husband and I stayed for three nights and I only wish it could have been longer. The house was clean, comfortable and we felt very much at home. Watching the sunset, while relaxing in the Adirondack chairs on the dock, was my favorite part of the day. Coffee on the swing bench was a close second.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Week
We had such a wonderful time at the lakehouse. It had everything we needed. The peddle boat and kayaks we great. Hiking the trails was a lot of fun. Our family was looking for a low key relaxing vacation and it was exactly what we had. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Fahima N.

Cottage on Pond
Beautiful, clean cottage in a quiet neighborhood. My mistake was I thought it was on a lake and wanted to just relax on the water. However it was just a small pond, the yard and the dock was littered with duck poop, impossible to enjoy the yard or the dock. Host was nice and quick to respond and ordered a cleaning device but we had to clean the dock but it was same next day! Overall indoor was great but the outside was not !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tilman S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lake location
4 days of lake fun; very accommodating host. We had a great stay (only wishing for better weather). Great with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Or L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bad experience
The location is great, the unit was well equipped. Unfortunately, we had a non functioning kitchen sink. We complaint to the host, however, no solution was found. We ended up clearing the kitchen sink from water throughout our entire vacation. We asked for a partial refund and we got nothing, beside a "late checkout" which we obviously did not want with a non-functioning sink. Due to the low maintenance of the unit, I would suggest to strongly consider your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to sit back and relax …
So many nice aspects; a challenge to summarize. Cottage living spaces were comfortable. We spent time reading, listening to music, and playing cards … Kitchen had everything we needed for our meals … Sun sets directly across from property … makes for beautiful views … Kayaks make touring the lake easy … Fire pit and surrounding chairs made for a nice place to watch a sunset … Nice restaurants within a few miles … Sully’s Superette and Ace hardware store had stuff we forgot to bring … Convenient but not so close that the quiet of the area is disturbed … Just overall a very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace on the Lake!
Very nice relaxing quiet lakeside home with cool hiking trails, great kayaking and paddle boat options, and morning coffee or evening cocktail on the dock experiencing peace! A couple minor items can make it even better. Great communication from the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural NH
Hello! Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time at this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing
My husband and I had a wonderful little getaway at the Lake house. We really enjoyed sitting on the dock and watching the wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation and Peaceful
A great place to stay. It peaceful, the view of the pond is great. Sitting on the dock fishing was absolutely my favorite. The house was so cute, clean and had all that would be needed for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Steve R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
HORRIBLE OWNER!!!
I had an absolutely horrible experience with the owner of this property and I would recommend that anyone considering staying here avoids this place like the plague. I messaged the owner FOUR MONTHS in advance asking her to make sure that the kayaks pictured in the main photo for this property would be available for my stay from April 29th to May 1st. When I showed up on April 29th, the kayaks were locked in a shed. I texted both her and her husband multiple times about this at 2pm Saturday afternoon and I didn't hear back from them until 9pm Saturday night. This is a direct quote of her response when I finally heard back from her: "Hi [my name] sorry we still have not gotten home from the airport yet and live an hour from the lakehouse. We don't usually take the kayaks out and put the dock in until mid to late May. However my husband said he can go over tomorrow to get the kayacks out of you def want to use them as I am sure the water is still ice cold. Lol" The description of this property did not (at the time of my booking) say ANYTHING about the kayaks not being available until May. When I texted the owner back and expressed that I was extremely disappointed with the inaccurate description of her property, I never heard back from her for the remainder of my stay and her husband never came to get the kayaks out. VRBO was very concerned when I contacted them, and they are currently investigating the owner. This host is a clueless nightmare. Do NOT stay here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Comfortable, well equipped and clean. A big thank you to the host.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Lovely home on a cute pond in New Hampshire. Enjoyed kayaking on the pond and hanging out in the yard. Would stay here again to visit family locally. Twin beds are definitely very firm, other than that, no complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hiroko D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay with 3 kayaks and a pedal boat
We stayed for 3 nights. We had a relaxing stay. The owner answered my question promptly and the check-in process was very easy. We would like to come back during the fall foliage season.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jan e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Biking, swimming, campfires, hiking, boating. Most relaxing vacation ever! The house was spotless!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for families!
We had a great time at the dunbarton cottage. Place was perfect for our family of 5 (kids ages 5,3, 2 months). Pack n play was helpful! Location was great for us- kids loved swimming and boating from the dock, playing at the “little beach” down the street and exploring with short hikes at the end of the road. Home was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Enjoyed dinners on the deck. Great home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Property
Enjoyed my stay. A little too cold to sit out by the lake, but the house was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!
My family and I needed a nice, quiet, comfortable place to stay for a family wedding in nearby Bedford. Nicole’s home was absolutely perfect!! The grounds with the lake view were so beautiful, the home was clean, comfortable with a lot of room! There’s a nice hiking trail in walking distance to the house which we were able to utilize. The trail is perfect for an easy stroll and anyone looking to get outside but not get into anything too strenuous. We really enjoyed our stay and can’t thank Nicole enough for giving us a place to come together as family and make memories!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B., Hanson MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas getaway
Very nice place. We needed extra space for our family at Christmas. This place was perfect. Everything went smoothly with no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy thoughtful retreat
Cozy cottage had everything you could ask for from a lake view to a firepit to well thought out kitchen w all the essentials. Perfect weekend get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021