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Reviews of Lake Stinson Cottage w/ Sunroom & Shared Dock!

Lake Stinson Cottage w/ Sunroom & Shared Dock!
Rumney, New Hampshire

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J., Warwick RI

Liked: Cleanliness
Pristine Lake Stinson
My husband and I had a really good time! Our cabin was set back a bit so it was very quiet and peaceful. John was super nice ! And generous with his lake toys. Great place to reconnect. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

jenna f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, Smelly Cabin
The Good: The location is beautiful. You have a great view of the lake and mountains from the cabin. We loved having the firepit just outside our cabin as well. The owners were very friendly. The shower stall is very small, but has nice hot water with good pressure. Bring your own toiletries. The Not-So-Good: The cabin had a very funky smell. We ran a diffuser throughout our stay to try to mask it, but it didn't really help much. The kitchen area and fridge in particular smelled pretty bad. We saw a mouse a few times during our weekend so we kept all our food well sealed and in cabinets as much as possible. The beds are very very uncomfortable. One of them was so bad that my teenage son chose to sleep on the couch instead. It basically feels like springs wrapped in fabric. Bring your own sponge and dish soap. There were some used sponges when we arrived, but we went out to get our own as well as some more dish soap. The kitchen doesn't have much if you plan on cooking. The owners said we could walk over to ask to borrow anything we needed. We borrowed a couple of things which they were very nice about, but I would have preferred to just bring my own. There isn't even a decent set of knives or scissors to use. There were plenty of towels, but once wet they all smelled of mildew. We really enjoyed our stay, but just be aware that it is a no frills place. Bring air freshener. No tv here, bring your own.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stinson Lake
Great views and super clean water. Owners were helpful and very nice. Kids didn't even care about no devices/TV. Thanks John and Charlotte!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swimming heaven
Great old time cabin..beautiful clear lake with lots of boat and floating toys.slept in the screen room and watched the stars and sunset.very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H., Quincy, Ma

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage!
I love this place! Super clean, beautiful view. The owners are helpful and very nice people. My only suggestions are that the lighting get updated to make it more cozy and make reading in bed possible and it could really use a new shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Dawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay with The Family
Had a great vacation week. Use of water equipment was a plus. A little beach space would of been nice instead of roadside. Cabin was as described, and clean. Would revisit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Riley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic get away
Overall, the listing was exactly as stated. Rustic yet clean. Only issue was ants in kitchen and bathroom. We couldn’t leave any food out at any time because it would be loaded with ants. (Ie:?bag of pretzels, donuts in a box, etc) Owner is aware because there are ant traps around. If there weren’t ants—It would have been perfect. Overall-4 stars.

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely rent again
The host were very accommodating and friendly. If you were in need of anything or had questions they were only a walk away. Very nice property with everything you needed for your stay. Most of the days I spent hiking at local summits. It was nice in the evenings to just sit on the docks and have great conversations with the host. I will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Alyssa H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what we expected based on VRBO pictures
The lake is amazing and the owner was kind. He offers unlimited access to kayaks and paddle boats, which is wonderful. The cottage is in ROUGH shape. The house is very dated (floor is slanted, wasp nests above the front door, a peculiar odor is pervasive, and not all windows open), and we didn’t feel appreciated how many folks shared this property. There are a total of three rental units on this property, in addition to the owners house. We look forward to revisiting Stinson Lake, but we will not return to this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2020
Hi Alyssa, We take the accuracy of our listings seriously, and we were sorry to hear that the cottage wasn't what you were expecting. - Travelers can see before they book that there are other vacation rentals on the property and that the outdoor amenities are shared - The homeowner wishes that you had reached out during your stay as they would've immediately addressed any issues We're confident that the owner has taken care of any maintenance issues and that upcoming guests can look forward to a great stay here!

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The house was great and the views were beautiful. Quite area, nice and secluded but close enough to the main road if you need something!

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake
The owners were accommodating and friendly. It was a beautiful lake and a quiet area. Lots to do: Boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, etc
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice couple and nice location
John and his wife are very nice from start. Not only they allowed us to use their peddle boat, they also brought us on their motorized boat for a ride on the lake. My kids enjoyed the boat and camp fire in the yard, and played with their dog. We also got to take home of some of their plants!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grate place
John and his wife are very friendly nice quiet place to get away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Marion V.

Enjoyed the lake
We spend a nice weekend in the Stinson Lake area. The owner was there to meet us when we arrive. He was nice and also offered to give us a tour on his boat which was awesome! Kayaks and canoe were great to enjoy the lake as well. Small cabin but the kitchen is well equipped and sofas are confortables. Thing to know before booking that house is that there is a road between the house and the lake - not suitable if you have kids running around. Also as mentioned online some people are sharing the same yard as there is another renting house. We were not bothering by them as they didn't use the yard at all. The yard could be better maintained and the bathroom would need some upgrades. Pictures of inside the house are pretty accurate (less light though)- there is also a dining table in the kitchen/living room which is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Marion, we're happy to hear you had an enjoyable stay overall! The home is exactly as pictured on the map on the listing so that travelers can make their own decisions regarding whether this is the right location for them before booking. The homeowner would also like to note that they're aware of your concerns with the yard and bathroom and that it's an ongoing work in progress. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Best, the Evolve Team

10/10 Excellent

Mary G., Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our weekend.
Pros: Hosts were very friendly and very accommodating to us. Boats are available and the lake is beautiful. Surrounded by mountains, it is breathtaking. Easy to find. Cabin is rustic, but other than the fact that there is a table and chair in the main room, making it smaller than it seems in the pictures, it is just like they stated. Cons: Hosts have only had property for less than 2 years and are in process of making thing better. Mattresses and pillows on beds could definitely be replaced. Some cleanring up around the property and this will be a gorgeous place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019