Nestled near the base of Gunstock Mountain, Gunstock Getaway is a serene retreat offering modern comforts and adventure. Enjoy a private sauna and firepit, perfect for unwinding after exploring Lake Winnipesaukee beaches or hiking trails.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8103 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
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This all-season getaway is waiting to welcome you for rest and recreation in gorgeous Gilford. Ideally situated near the base of Gunstock Mountain, this three-bedroom home is within easy reach of winter sports and conveniently located near Lake Winnipesaukee beaches and water access for summertime fun. Explore one of the area's many hiking trails and discover beautiful fall foliage during the autumn months. The perfect home base for adventure, this serene retreat boasts a suite of private features furnished for comfort including a private sauna and outdoor firepit.
The bright interior has been tastefully updated with modern design and amenities throughout. The full kitchen is equipped for home cooking with a set of stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, and a handy array of cookware, counter gadgets, and serving utensils. Family meals can be enjoyed together at the dining table set for six. Or, fire up the gas grill and treat your guests to an alfresco meal out on the deck. After the day's activities recharge with a sauna session at home. Gather around the wood-burning firepit for s'mores and starlight conversation. In the evenings, unwind in the living room with shows and movies on the smart TV.
Home essentials include central heating, free WiFi, and a private washer/dryer combo.
THINGS TO KNOW PLEASE READ: Motorcycles, RVs, Boats, Trailers are prohibited by the HOA and fines of $500 will be assessed for any violators. This property is managed by Vacasa New Hampshire LLC.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Gas grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Gilford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Meredith Historical Society are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Winnipesaukee Pier and Mill Falls Marketplace. Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Winnipesaukee Playhouse are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Gilford travel guide
Is Serene getaway with private sauna, firepit, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Serene getaway with private sauna, firepit, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Serene getaway with private sauna, firepit, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Serene getaway with private sauna, firepit, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Serene getaway with private sauna, firepit, deck, grill, balcony, & washer/dryer located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gunstock Mountain Resort, Ellacoya State Park and Gunstock Mountain Coaster. Lake Winnipesaukee and Scene One Gilford Cinema 8 are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Lovely stay. Very close to Gunstock. I would say the cabin would get tight with more than 4. Not a lot of storage area for your activity gear. Really enjoyed the sauna.
Kate b.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Mary G.
7 Feb 2024
Light switch in downtown stairs bedroom turns off modem for TV. Thus took forever to figure out.
The moment you walk in you feel like you are home. The view was perfect in living area and up stairs bedroom. Even in the kitchen you felt like you could be apart of the conversation happening in the living area. It is a house my friends and I decide that it would be a house we would love to come back to in the future.
We came up for my birthday and pumpkin fest in Laconia. It was a great location, close to Mount Major for our hike and Laconia for the festival. The house was really nice, pretty spot on to the listing. There were a few kitchen tools that would have been nice to have (measuring cups/mixing bowls) but we were able to work around it. All in all, the house was great. Check in was so easy and so was check out.
This house was perfect for a quick family ski trip to Gunstock. House was clean, beds were comfortable, and we were mere minutes from the mountain. Minor issues getting into the house - a text from Vacasa gave me a code, but I had to read a separate email to discover that the code was for a not easy to find key box. But a quick call to customer service and we were in.
Emma P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Eleonora G.
29 Oct 2023
clean, vibe-y, close to hiking
the house is well decorated and designed, and beautiful natural light comes through from the many windows. The sauna is a great addition. the house was clean and about a 10 minute drive to hiking spots and the Village Store (awesome breakfast). although there is hiking just a few minutes walk from the house as well. 1 bedroom and separate full bath downstairs. 2 bedrooms and half bath upstairs.
Eleonora G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
12 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The property was very clean, well organized.
We didn't use anything, but they provided pans, utensils and more.
Only two things: there are no curtains on any of the windows of the bedrooms, just blinds, so bring something if you plan to sleep in past 5am. The other thing, the upstairs might have a few flies and larger ants, probably a hole in the attic or something. Other then this, it was great!
Was such a great place if you’re going to Gunstock. Was a mother daughter’s snowboarding trip. It is maybe a mile from the mountain. Everything that you would ever need in the house was there. The view also was so pretty of the mountain, especially at night when Gunstock had their lights on. We will definitely be back. It was perfect!
Quiet, loved the sauna, could use an iron and board .
Marie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
C L.
12 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little place. Excellent location, it's quiet with places to walk and explore. Pet friendly is a great plus!Home needs better mattresses and pillows. Also needs airing out. Views from many windows with good blinds to help the getaway feel special, and airing quick weather permitting. We didn't use the sauna, so I can't review.
Very clean, great location, amazing sauna, nice views!
Karen S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
David H.
20 Jul 2025
Dirty condom left in bedroom, not clean at all, keep your family away
Location was nice but neighbors were right there next to you, not much privacy
David H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John H.
10 Jul 2023
Great house.
This house was very nice and homie. My family and I had a great time.
John H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pat M.
24 Oct 2024
Easy-to-find property
This home is well appointed (nice shades, newer windows). It's relatively close to everything we wanted to do. We even took a day trip to Portland, ME to see lighthouses and it was only a couple hours away. We definitely enjoyed our stay here.
Great space, usable kitchen. Steep driveway, minimal plugs.
Jamie G.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Hari S.
17 Jan 2023
Loved the amenities this home had to offer including the fire pit, grill, sauna, and board games!...
Loved the amenities this home had to offer including the fire pit, grill, sauna, and board games! Perfect location for hiking and visiting the lake in the summer. Very clean. Just some small issues including that the bathroom door didn’t close fully and the shower/sink took some time to drain but overall a very enjoyable stay!
Excellent location. Close proximity to amenities. Best part is you can walk out the front door to hiking trails in the Belknaps! House was comfortable and clean. Kitchen utensils could use a bit of upgrading and stick a few more bowls. Vacasa was ok. They did not follow up on some communication.
alicia m.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Cher T.
20 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Too small for 6 adults
Upstairs should be for children only - Small stairs and low ceilings. Also, only one shower.
Not enough outlets or lighting. Had to purchase a hair dryer and needed cookware.
Cher T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Kelly M.
4 Oct 2024
Attention to Details Matter
Overall, the stay was ok. The home is very cute and has a quaint charm about it. That being said, as another guest mentioned, there was a very distinct musty smell as well as the smell of dog urine in many places but specifically the living room couch and the rug upstairs in the twin room bedroom. Aside from the smell, our main issues were as follows: the doors of the bedrooms and bathrooms did not properly shut offering limited privacy, the upstairs television is not a smart TV nor does the DVD player have a working remote rendering it useless, and the dryer had to be re-run 5 times to dry so much as few t-shirts. The sauna
Kelly M.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lisa H.
30 Dec 2022
Mountain getaway with baby and dog!
The home was well maintained, clean and stocked with everything we needed for our getaway. We loved the proximity to Gunstock and the ease of communication with vacasa. Some things of note: we took our 2 year old lab along with our 14 month old and there was a small backyard area for the dog to go out but the street and neighbors were close so we didn’t feel safe to let her roam off leash. We had some issues with the tub not filling and or staying filled which was out of our control - my baby needs her bath nightly! We also had some issues with the smart TV not working with our preferred streaming platforms but Netflix was available. The beds were not my favorite but did fine for a few nights. The sauna was AMAZING! After a long day chasing the baby around and exploring the area which we love. Would stay again.
This was honestly the worst rental experience we have ever had. The issues started with the day of check in - the steep driveway was not plowed for our arrival even though it had not snowed for 4 days so we had to shovel ourselves to be able to get up the driveway, the heat was turned off in the home so it was 42 degrees inside (we have 2 little children), the house was advertised as a non-smoking property however clearly smelled like cigarettes inside and was littered with cigarette butts all outside the property. Additionally, there was a dead mouse in the house, a fire pit was advertised but then the check in email instructions said we could not use, and my 3 year old son woke up with bites all over him which were either flea or bed bug bites. Despite communicating with corporate Vacasa on the day of check in, every day of our vacation, and afterwards in regards to all of these issues, they were not able to relocate us and showed little concern for these significant issues. Corporate Vacasa tells you only the local operations manager can assist; however, the local operations manager never called me despite numerous attempts via email and phone. The local housekeeper did drop off additional sheets; however, that does not compensate for the fact the property was falsely advertised as non-smoking. The property management company obviously did not visit the home prior to check in to make sure it was acceptable for guests. I would strongly urge to not book this property.