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Peaceful Lakefront Retreat w/ Private Beach, Outdoor Bar & Home Theater

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Relax by the serene lake with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs on the deck.
Relax in a serene beachside setting with lounge chairs and a tranquil atmosphere.
Two single beds with striped bedding, a bedside table and lamp, and a window with an outside view.
Enter a cozy beach house with a welcoming sign above the door, leading to a spacious porch with a deck and a large tree.
Relax in this stylish room with a foosball table, leather sofa, and comfortable chair.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful Lakefront Retreat w/ Private Beach, Outdoor Bar & Home Theater

Welcome to your serene escape on Huntress Pond in Center Barnstead, NH — a 4BR/2BA lakefront home featuring 90 feet of private sandy beach, breathtaking sunsets, and a true “getaway” feel. Ideal for families, friend groups, or anyone seeking to relax, recharge, and enjoy the best of lakeside living.

Located just 80 miles from Boston and minutes from local essentials, this peaceful retreat offers privacy without sacrificing convenience.

The Space
4 Bedrooms • 2 Full Bathrooms • Sleeps up to 9 + guest-ready sleeper sofa

All new medium-firm mattresses ensure a restful night’s sleep.

2 bedrooms with full beds

1 bedroom with 2 twin beds

Lower level bedroom: 1 full + 1 twin bed

Living room with sleeper sofa for additional overnight guests

Rainy day? No problem. Cozy up in the dedicated home theater room with reclining seats featuring built-in sound shakers for an immersive movie experience. Paired with a short-throw projector and soundbar, it’s the next best thing to being in the theater. Watch Top Gun and feel like you're right in the action!

Included Essentials

Beds made before arrival with fresh linens

Bath & beach towels provided

Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap

Laundry detergent & dryer sheets

Central heating and A/C (mini splits throughout)

Board games, puzzles, and books for all ages

Lakefront Perks

90 feet of private sandy beach

24-ft dock

2 adult kayaks, 1 youth kayak, and 1 pedal boat

Stunning sunsets over the lake

Large deck with outdoor seating

Fire pit with stacked firewood

Gas grill with 2 propane tanks

Lawn games like cornhole

Outdoor Bar Oasis
Take your relaxation to the next level with the fully equipped outdoor bar — a favorite feature among guests!

Bluetooth speaker system for your favorite playlists

Stainless steel beverage cooler

Outdoor TV for catching the game or movie night under the stars

Whether you're sipping drinks after a day on the water or enjoying a lakeside cookout, this bar setup makes every evening special.

Connectivity & Entertainment

Fast, reliable Wi-Fi — great for remote work or streaming

Smart TV with streaming apps

Family-friendly touches: games, books, open spaces

Local Convenience

All the essentials, just minutes away:

<10 minutes to Barnstead Country Store & White Buffalo Trading Post (they deliver!)

1 mile to Dollar General

15 minutes to Hannaford Grocery in Alton, NH

30 minutes to Lake Winnipesaukee

Booking Info
⛱ Peak Season (June 7 – Sept 13):
Minimum 6-night stay required
Saturday to Saturday OR Saturday to Friday only
during these dates.

Whether you're swimming, kayaking, enjoying a movie night, roasting marshmallows by the fire, or simply soaking in the sunset, this lakeside retreat offers a one-of-a-kind stay for every guest.

Property manager

Anna-Lisa Cousins

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak

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
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Vrbo Property
Peaceful Waterfront Cottage With Large Private Beach Cottage
Peaceful Waterfront Cottage With Large Private Beach Barnstead

About the area

Map
Barnstead, NH

What's nearby

  • Barnstead Town Hall - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Upper Suncook Lake - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 23 min drive - 23.2 km
  • New Hampshire International Speedway - 35 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 46 min drive - 46.7 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 34 min drive
  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Over The Moon Farmstead - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Athens Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ping Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪White Buffalo Trading Post - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Town Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Lakefront Retreat w/ Private Beach, Outdoor Bar & Home Theater pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Lakefront Retreat w/ Private Beach, Outdoor Bar & Home Theater?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Lakefront Retreat w/ Private Beach, Outdoor Bar & Home Theater?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Lakefront Retreat w/ Private Beach, Outdoor Bar & Home Theater located?

This family-friendly Center Barnstead holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Suncook River and Barnstead Town Hall. Belle Island and Pearson Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Peaceful Lakefront Retreat w/ Private Beach, Outdoor Bar & Home Theater Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

Great family week in New Hampshire

Very nice house with great outdoor area and beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

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

Relaxing Week

Nice property in a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is beautiful and there really is nothing that Anna Lisa did not think of. The water was wonderful and warm . This property was very relaxing. Thank you Anna -Lisa for a wonder vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Nice property

Sitting on the deck overlooking the lake was incredibly peaceful and relaxing. Owner very easy to communicate with throughout the process. Reserved one of their other properties as a backup as construction was still ongoing. We stayed at the backup property. Would definitely stay at either of owners properties in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb H., Massachusetts

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

Wonderful flexibility and communication with the owner!

Our family had a wonderful stay at owners other property due to work being done at Barnstead property. Owner was very generous to offer us this alternative and her response time to any questions was immediate. Would definitely recommend renting from her as her properties are on the water and come with everything you could ever want. It all made for a fun, peaceful family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

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

Perfect Lake Vacation

Beautiful, quiet, location with a very big sandy beach. It was great for the kids. The layout of the house was great. Anna-Lisa is very responsive. We had a minor issue with the sink and she fixed it immediately. Plenty of linens provided. Lots of sand toys and beach amenities. We have two small kids and the property is very kid friendly. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ines S.

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

First guest almost done renovations!

Listing/guide isn't fully updated yet as they are almost done the renovations. LOVE the beach front property, 3 adults and 3 kids (12,7, almost 2) stayed. Keep in mind a few things...beds are not super comfortable and kitchen isnt fully stocked. All things I like to know so I can plan ahead when packing. Don't mind the dogs who are friendly and pop by just shoooo them away before they do there business lol. Tiki Bar, activities, fishing, hammock, swing. Anna-Lisa was very helpful and easy to reach. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

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

Perfect Vacation

We loved staying at Anna-Lisa’s property in Barnstead NH. First of all, Anna-Lisa is so nice and amazing about communicating with her renters. The little beach area that the house is on is perfect. It had soft sand and the water was like bath water! Plus we could see little fish swimming in the pond. It was really cool! We loved using the fire pit at night. There were plenty of chairs /seating outside too. The inside is great and the three bedrooms had AC units in them which was key. There were linens and towels provided along with some giant games like Jenga and Connect 4, so cute! The house was on a dirt road which is perfect for taking a little walk when you need a break. There was also a Dunks less than 10 minutes away which made my day. Anyway, I totally recommend this property and I hope to rent there again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda E.

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

Amazing vacation home

We had an amazing time at Anna-Lisa’s lake house. We met her on arrival and she showed us all around the house. Right off I have to say there is way more to her home than advertised. I wish I had known everything that was supplied then I would have packed less. Anna-Lisa had thought if everything that we would need to make our vacation perfect, from beach towels, toys, boats and the Tiki hut was perfect. The first 2 days we only went in the house to sleep. I can’t wait to visit again. 😊😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great family getaway!!

We had an amazing week away up in Barnstead. We live in the Seacoast of NH, so we didn't take advantage of the many great day-trips nearby, but we didn't have to! Each of our kids brought a friend and we had a fun and relaxing time right there. Having our own private beach was amazing. Water was perfect to swim at any time; having kayaks, a paddle boat and floats plus all the lawn games gave us plenty to do. Kids loved eating lunch at the new tiki bar (the parents enjoyed it at night!) and we took advantage of the fire pit as well. We were lucky to be close to home so friends could come visit for the day as well. The weather cooperated so we were outside and disconnected for the majority of the time - the one time it rained, we played games inside and it all worked out well. It was a perfect break from the daily grind - morning coffee and a book in the hammock, playtime all day, and drinks and music at night. Host was very helpful as our vacation approached and also while we were there. Would definitely go back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen D.

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

Great family vacation on beautiful pond!

We had a wonderful week at the lake house. It is a perfect location for little ones. Our young kids had a blast in the water and playing in the sand on the nice sandy beach. The pond has great fishing. My husband brought his boat up and caught many fish out on the pond as well as right on the dock. The big deck off the house was great for hanging out at night, as well as the fire pit and the newly built bar with Bluetooth speakers. The only things that I think could be improved upon (and absolutely not deal breakers - we would rebook here in a heartbeat) were the mattresses were definitely on the older side so sleeping was not the most comfortable and the water had a slightly unpleasant smell but I imagine this may be common with well water). Anna-Lisa and her family were amazing - we happened to arrive earlier than check in time and they were there cleaning up the beach for us because there had been a storm the day before which was above and beyond! Overall it was a perfect family vacation for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy F.

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

Convenient and private

This was a perfect getaway for the family during COVID. The private beach, games fishing fire pit, cute house and easy drive from Boston made it a nice alternative after our vacation plans were canceled due to COVID.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Russ C.

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

Quiet peaceful cottage on small lake

Quiet peaceful cottage. Stayed for Labor Day and the week after. Quieted down considerably after the holiday. Kid friendly. Sandy beach a plus.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glenn K.

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

Fun time on Huntress Pond

The house, site, and overall location are an excellent place to stay. Great outdoor deck with a view of the pond, while the yard/beach was fabulous...large, well equipped with chairs and a very nice dock. Also a very nice stone-lined fire-pit. Indoors, the cottage is nicely outfitted, good wi-fi, internet, and all three bedrooms had air conditioning. The one bath and shower is nice but small, and also has laundry facilities. The cottage has a nice sunroom/playroom well-stocked with games. The whole place was clean and is well-cared for, and the owner is super nice and responsive. Our only advice is that this place was listed for 8 people...this is fine if folks don't mind sharing a bathroom and the weather is fine. We spent most of our time outdoors with great weather, but if we'd had a few rainy days, the indoors would have been very close quarters for that many people all at once for extended times.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deb L.

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

Family stay vacation

We had a great family vacation stay with this unit. Private beach, nicely kept beach house. Loved the beach, boats. We wanted a stay vacation for a family reunion- this was perfect - great place for kids and socializing as a family. Owner made us feel welcome and everything was there for our use.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

A lake get away

We had a wonderful time at the lake. The little cottage had everything we needed to be comfortable and for fun (floats, kayak, boat, paddle boat). The neighborhood is quiet and the water warm and nice for swimming. Plenty to do in the Barnstead/Alton area. All around great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lizabeth B.

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

A family vacation

Me and my family had a lovely time for a week's vacation on Huntress Pond. The home is situated on a really wonderful lot which gets lots of sunshine. We spent the week fishing, swimming, and playing lots of games. The flat and large sandy beach afforded us plenty of room to play all sorts of outdoor games, even setting up a badminton net. We brought a small fishing boat and really enjoyed trolling around the pond. We caught a lot of fish including small mouth and large mouth bass and lots of sunfish. The home has a lovely large sunny deck and we ate dinner every evening outside at the very large picnic table. The host was very reachable and accommodating and the home is very cute. It was a very nice vacation. I would recommend this spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020