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Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach

Holiday home in Gilford with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach

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Enjoy a getaway with family or friends at this spacious Lakes Region retreat! The home is ideal for any season, whether hitting the slopes at Gunstock Ski Resort a few miles away, swimming at one of the nearby Lake Winnipesaukee beaches, or indulging in the incredible sunsets and mountain views from the deck. This house features a central location near tons of great year-round activities and attractions. It also boasts two furnished decks for prime outdoor living and a seasonal barbecue grill that is provided for summertime cookouts. The home is only a few miles from Ellacoya State Beach, making sandy excursions easily accessible. Gunstock Ski Resort boasts many outdoor activities year-round, including skiing, tubing, mountain biking, and ziplining. The Belknap Mountain Range and Mount Major also feature breathtaking views and hiking trails close to home. You can catch in-season concerts at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, about five miles away.

After the day's adventures, take a soak in the hot tub or kick back on one of the decks to take in the sunset and striking mountain views. Conveniently, each floor of your vacation home features ideal spaces to lounge while watching your favorite streaming services on one of the two smart TVs.

The full kitchen comes ready and equipped with all the major appliances, cookware, and utensils for preparing and serving family-style feasts with ease. There's also a dishwasher included for easy cleanup. Additional perks include free WiFi and a private washer/dryer.

Things to Know
PLEASE READ: Motorcycles, RVs, Boats, Trailers are prohibited by the HOA and fines of $500 will be assessed for any violators.
Check-in time: 4:00 PM.
Check-out time: 10:00 AM.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This property is managed by Vacasa New Hampshire LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


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

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 and a first aid kit
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

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About the area

Map
Gilford, NH

What's nearby

  • Ellacoya State Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Weirs Beach - 14 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 26 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cackling Crow Tavern & Grille - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach located?

Located in the heart of Gilford, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Ellacoya State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gunstock Mountain Resort and Gunstock Mountain Coaster. Sleepers Island and Lake Winnipesaukee are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 45 reviews

7.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Just as described
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house , close to every thing , very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Nice house

The house was great.. good space. Nice hot tub and well kept. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this place and host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean, quiet, and close to everything. The hot tub was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a very nice family friendly cabin for accessing the lake or the slopes, comfortable and cozy in a lovely quiet forest. I was disappointed that the spa and grill were not in usable order for our stay and that we couldn't trust that the dishes in the cabinet were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was cute, in a good location, well stocked. Living room couch had several stains and was in very poor condition. Hot tub was nice, but was so chlorinated that we could not stay in very long due to discomfort. Overall functional house for a 2 night stay, several hand written notes with rules posted all over the house were a little ridiculous but did not interfere with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debra S.

Liked: Communication
Overall cleanliness of home was fair. Couch was badly stained (gross actually), spiders and cobwebs in corners and hanging from lampshades. Needed a good deep clean. Towels & sheets were top-notch. Beds were comfortable. Grill barely worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

alan d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
You advertised and provided instructions to use the indoor fireplaces but there was signs all over telling us we cannot use it. We decided to stay here based off the offered amenities. Very disappointing. Also, the stairs from upper deck to lower deck are incredibly unsafe and were very wobbly. Gigantic gap can be seen from underneath and the stairs are only held on with a few nails or screws....not attached properly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

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

Comfortable home for weekend getaway

We had a great stay at this property. It was very conveniently located near Gunstock Ski Resort. The hot tub was perfect after a long day skiing and tubing. The home was clean and well-furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Great Place!

This was a great place with a great layout and really made our ice fishing weekend even better!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kerri L.

Great stay!

Everything was clean, organize and had plenty of everything we needed in kitchen, bathroom, etc. The hot tub was a plus also!! Thank you for making our stay for our sons wedding an enjoyable one.

8/10 Good

Stacey M.

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

Nice home

Nice home, close to bank of NH pavilion, and Weirs beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

3 night stay

Nice hot tub. Quiet neighborhood. Close to restaurants and grocery stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Joseph D.

Mountain bike trip

We loved the location only a half hours drive from Highland MTB park. Lots of restaurants on the drive to chose from too. The house had lots of space for us to relax after a days riding, and the hot tub was a bonus! Good value for the location and number of beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bethany H.

October 2024

This was a great house! Clean, cozy and the hottub was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

cathy r.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

xmas family trip

The property was in a good location as far as activities didn’t like the neighborhood HOA feeling and the offensive neighbors signs. beds are comfortable furniture needs to be deep cleaned. over all price was good and home was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

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

Family vacation

I went with my family we enjoyed and have a good time . The house was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Janine B.

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

Stargazer's Retreat

We had a wonderful stay here. We loved the location of the house and neighborhood. The house was clean and great communication with property management. We will come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

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

Great weekend trip!

Overall this property was great! We loved the hot tub and were very happy with the space! We did see quite a few ants and spiders in the house, but that was the only complaint we had. The management team was very responsive to any messages I sent them and even offered early check-in. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirby R.

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

Gilford

Very nice house with very comfortable beds. House was very clean and well stocked. Very nice porch to view mountains and some of the lake. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Jason F.

Don't plan on using the BBQ

Rooms were very spacious.

10/10 Excellent

ariful h.

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

nice and clean

its was great..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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6/10 Okay

Collins Construction I.

Great house, but big brother is watching

Nice house, pretty location. But there are signs everywhere telling you what you can and can't do. And caretaker is across the street. You really kind of feel like you are being watched.
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

Perfect spot~!

Clean, spacious and comfortable. Well stocked kitchen, comfy beds, nice linens. We enjoyed the deck and the hot tub, did not get to use the fire pit. We only stayed 2 nights and we wished we had booked for longer. We will definitely try to book this house again the next time we are coming to the area. Rental agent very responsive to any questions we had. Quiet street
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023