COME ENJOY ALL THAT THIS SERENE MOUNTAIN LAKE FRONT HOME HAS TO OFFER!

 
 
 
Bath house rental - Split time between your own private swim raft and a wraparound deck this summer!
Split time between your own private swim raft and a wraparound deck this summer!
 
Bath house rental - Split time between your own private swim raft and a wraparound deck this summer!

Split time between your own private swim raft and a wraparound deck this summer!

View of the living room from the open kitchen.

View of the living room from the open kitchen.

The stone fire pit has plenty of seating to fit your family. Smores anyone?

The stone fire pit has plenty of seating to fit your family. Smores anyone?

a view of the swim rafts and docks from the canoe

a view of the swim rafts and docks from the canoe

Full kitchen with all the amenities of home (but with a view of a serene lake)

Full kitchen with all the amenities of home (but with a view of a serene lake)

The king size bed in the master bedroom.

The king size bed in the master bedroom.

Walk in from the sandy shoreline or jump in off the dock. What's your style?

Walk in from the sandy shoreline or jump in off the dock. What's your style?

32' flat screen, Dish TV, 20+ DVD library, AC, two couches and a game system.

32' flat screen, Dish TV, 20+ DVD library, AC, two couches and a game system.

The second bedroom has a twin over full bunkbed-wake up looking out over the H20

The second bedroom has a twin over full bunkbed-wake up looking out over the H20

No need to bring dirty laundry home with you or overpack...

No need to bring dirty laundry home with you or overpack...

Take a short bike or drive to The Brick Store. Oldest general store in the USA!

Take a short bike or drive to The Brick Store. Oldest general store in the USA!

view of the falls under one of three covered bridges in the area...

view of the falls under one of three covered bridges in the area...

Take the canoe out for a leisurely paddle around the lake.

Take the canoe out for a leisurely paddle around the lake.

The kitchen has everything you need but the grill & blender are tools of choice.

The kitchen has everything you need but the grill & blender are tools of choice.

View of the main dock from the side deck and two of the three boats...

View of the main dock from the side deck and two of the three boats...

Our son on the swim raft with a nice small mouth bass. Some reach 20' and 5lbs+.

Our son on the swim raft with a nice small mouth bass. Some reach 20' and 5lbs+.

Hanging by the fire pit.

Hanging by the fire pit.

Reflection of the fall foliage and the house on the lake.

Reflection of the fall foliage and the house on the lake.

Covered bridge over the nearby Ammonoosuc River-known for trout fishing & tubing

Covered bridge over the nearby Ammonoosuc River-known for trout fishing & tubing

Books, games, radio with iPod dock, convertible sofa all by a wall of windows.

Books, games, radio with iPod dock, convertible sofa all by a wall of windows.

A rare winter rainbow over the lake.

A rare winter rainbow over the lake.

Kayaking around the island.

Kayaking around the island.

Nearby Windy Ridge has apple orchards, berries, farm animals, and a great lunch.

Nearby Windy Ridge has apple orchards, berries, farm animals, and a great lunch.

Split time between your own private swim raft and a wraparound deck this summer!

Split time between your own private swim raft and a wraparound deck this summer!

Per night (USD) $150 - $245
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay 3 - 4 nights

Photos and Description of the Bath vacation house rental
2 Bedroom lakefront home with gorgeous views in the White Mountains

On the west side of route 112 (the other side of the famous Kancamangus Highway) you will find a comfortably appointed home on a large 1.5 acre lot that sits directly on a pristine White Mountain lake. The house is so close to Lake Gardner that kids can often be found fishing for smallmouth bass right from the large wrap around deck while adults play cards or enjoy a book and/or cocktail from the comfort of an Adirondack chair. Big kids, or big kids at heart, can dive in from the end of the dock and with a deep breath just might be able to make the swim underwater all the way to the private raft. Smaller children, and those that like to ease themselves into the cooler waters, can wade into the clean, spring-fed lake from the sandy shoreline. Take the canoe or the kayak out for a paddle around the lake and you might be fortunate enough to site bald eagles, ospreys, loon and other water fowl. If you want nature to do all of the work then just take a quick trip to the center of Bath NH, grab your beverage of choice at the oldest general store in the country, walk across the covered bridge, and drop your butt in a inner tube and take a leisurely journey down the Ammonoosuc River. There is a dirt road that runs along the river which makes for a great mountain bike ride. Deer, turkey, moose and black bear call the White Mountains their home so bring your camera if you decide to take a drive or hike any of the nearby trails. The Appalachian Trail is nearby but fortunately, since not everyone is game for a 2175 mile hike, there are plenty of tamer options including the famed Lost River Caves and Franconia Notch. The Cannon Aerial Tram is an easier way to get to the top and offers gorgeous views without the thigh burn. Walk around the grounds and pick blue, red and black berries or go to a nearby farm such as Windy Ridge Orchard and check out the local produce and the animals.

After soaking in nature for the day it is always comforting to come home to a fully stocked kitchen and cook up a feast. If you prefer to leave the cooking to others there are several top rated options nearby for evening the most discerning of tastes. Polly's Pancake Parlor in Sugar Hill, Colatina's Exit in Bradford, and Woodstock Station are all highly rated and delicious. This prime location has modern conveniences like grocery stores, restaurants, etc.. within 5-10 minutes from the house as well as more traditional New England sites such as country stores, covered bridges (we have 3 in Bath), antique shops, waterfalls, farm stands, apple orchards, fairs and more. The entertainment varies from mini golf to challenging 18 hole courses, amusement parks including Clark's Trading Post, Whale's Tale Water Park and Santa's Village, and even the longest candy counter in the world at Chutter's in Lincoln.

Whether you wish to stay lakeside for the day or go on an adventure, it is nice to come home and throw in a DVD or catch up on what is going on in the world on the 32' flat screen. There is surely a game for everyone to enjoy in our fully stocked game closet. S'mores and ghost stories are always a treat and the amphitheater-style natural stone seating that surrounds our fire pit adds to the experience.

Come bedtime, one upstairs bedroom has a bunk bed with a full size bed on the bottom and twin on top while the master has a king sized bed. There is also a pull out couch downstairs if needed. If you leave the curtains open, you can fall asleep looking at the stars and wake up to watch the steam rising off the water as the sun rises above the mountains. Linens and towels are available but we simply ask that if you use them that you kindly wash them in the on site washer and dryer before you leave. We hope that you and your family will come experience the best that the White Mountain's have to offer.

Keywords: Vacation home, lake house, white mountains, swim raft, boats, outdoors, lakefront cabin, foliage, fishing cabin, Bath NH, Woodsville, Kancamangus Highway, relaxing getaway.

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About The Owner

We bought this place after renting it ourselves for two years and couldn't think of not having it as part of our future. Our two kids, ages 2 and 5, love it here as much as we do so we decided to buy it so we could be sure we would be able to continue to enjoy it for years to come. We love the outdoors but also like having some luxuries here and there like being able to go to Dunkin Donuts for coffee or heading to Walmart or Shaws to grab whatever we forgot to pack. We consider ourselves foodies and have found a few great places nearby to enjoy some fine cooking, superb wine lists, and fresh craft beers. Colatina's Exit in Bradford, VT and Woodstock Station in Woodstock NH are two of our family favorites. Swimming, fishing, hiking, playing games, picking berries/apples, site seeing or just doing nothing are all part of each visit we make here. Hopefully you will fall in love with it for the same reasons we did.

The Owner purchased this house in 2008
Why The Owner chose Bath

We were looking for a family vacation home and were renting this place ourselves for a couple of years so when it came on the market we jumped at the opportunity. The location is great as it is everything that we are looking for in a retreat in that it is close modern conveniences and things to do yet when you are at the house you feel like you are away from it all.

What makes this house unique

We split our days between staying at the house all day or going on a road trip and both are equally enjoyable. When we stay at the house we often will have a big breakfast together and then either go on a family hike or some of us will go fishing and the others will hang back to read and relax. We often would follow up the morning activities with a barbecue lunch and then a group swim out to the raft where we'll bask in the sun for a while and head back in. Occasionally we will grab the inner tubes and hit the nearby Ammanoosuc River for a relaxing float down the mountain river. In the evening we break out the cocktails around the fire pit. On nights we don't feel like having a fire we'll keep the kids entertained with the game closet or the DVD library and hang out on the wrap around deck and watch the stars. When we do decide to go out we might plan an excursion to Santa's Village, Lost Caves or Franconia Notch. We might go on a tubing adventure at the river down the street or just hit the road and see what we can see. Whatever we do we often follow it all up with dinner at one of the nearby restaurants so we aren't cooking and cleaning the whole time. Then we go to bed, wake up, and do it all over again. It is perfect.

Bath house rental - Split time between your own private swim raft and a wraparound deck this summer!

Split time between your own private swim raft and a wraparound deck this summer!

View of the living room from the open kitchen.

View of the living room from the open kitchen.

The stone fire pit has plenty of seating to fit your family. Smores anyone?

The stone fire pit has plenty of seating to fit your family. Smores anyone?

a view of the swim rafts and docks from the canoe

a view of the swim rafts and docks from the canoe

Full kitchen with all the amenities of home (but with a view of a serene lake)

Full kitchen with all the amenities of home (but with a view of a serene lake)

The king size bed in the master bedroom.

The king size bed in the master bedroom.

Walk in from the sandy shoreline or jump in off the dock. What's your style?

Walk in from the sandy shoreline or jump in off the dock. What's your style?

32' flat screen, Dish TV, 20+ DVD library, AC, two couches and a game system.

32' flat screen, Dish TV, 20+ DVD library, AC, two couches and a game system.

The second bedroom has a twin over full bunkbed-wake up looking out over the H20

The second bedroom has a twin over full bunkbed-wake up looking out over the H20

No need to bring dirty laundry home with you or overpack...

No need to bring dirty laundry home with you or overpack...

Take a short bike or drive to The Brick Store. Oldest general store in the USA!

Take a short bike or drive to The Brick Store. Oldest general store in the USA!

view of the falls under one of three covered bridges in the area...

view of the falls under one of three covered bridges in the area...

Take the canoe out for a leisurely paddle around the lake.

Take the canoe out for a leisurely paddle around the lake.

The kitchen has everything you need but the grill & blender are tools of choice.

The kitchen has everything you need but the grill & blender are tools of choice.

View of the main dock from the side deck and two of the three boats...

View of the main dock from the side deck and two of the three boats...

Our son on the swim raft with a nice small mouth bass. Some reach 20' and 5lbs+.

Our son on the swim raft with a nice small mouth bass. Some reach 20' and 5lbs+.

Hanging by the fire pit.

Hanging by the fire pit.

Reflection of the fall foliage and the house on the lake.

Reflection of the fall foliage and the house on the lake.

Covered bridge over the nearby Ammonoosuc River-known for trout fishing & tubing

Covered bridge over the nearby Ammonoosuc River-known for trout fishing & tubing

Books, games, radio with iPod dock, convertible sofa all by a wall of windows.

Books, games, radio with iPod dock, convertible sofa all by a wall of windows.

A rare winter rainbow over the lake.

A rare winter rainbow over the lake.

Kayaking around the island.

Kayaking around the island.

Nearby Windy Ridge has apple orchards, berries, farm animals, and a great lunch.

Nearby Windy Ridge has apple orchards, berries, farm animals, and a great lunch.

Split time between your own private swim raft and a wraparound deck this summer!

Split time between your own private swim raft and a wraparound deck this summer!

Nearest Airport : Manchester at 100 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Interstate 91 at 5 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Victory Lanes at 5 Miles
Nearest Ski : Loon Mountain at 30 Miles
Nearest Golf : Blackmount CC at 8 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Village Pizza at 5 Miles
Car: recommended

Activities (on-site or nearby): Swimming, fishing, boating, and ice skating on the lake. Biking on the lake roads and hiking in the surrounding woods. There is also a recreational trail for biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing (can also X-country ski right from the house). Snowmobiling right from the house to trails which link

up with the NH corridor and VAST (Vermont) trails.

There are 4 rivers within a few minutes of the house (Connecticut, Ammonoosuc, Wild Ammonoosuc, & Wells Rivers) - great for fishing, canoeing, kayaking or floating down in tubes. Downhill skiing (Loon and Cannon Mtns). Berry picking, country stores and fairs. Good location for

scenic drives in the White Mountains and day trips into Vermont. Attractions close by: Franconia Notch Park, Flume Gorge, Cannon Mountain Aerial tramway, Lost River, Clark's Trading Post, Six Gun City, Santa's Village, Polar Caves. Story Land is on the other end of Rt 112 (the Kancamangus) but it is a beautiful drive.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Bath, New Hampshire

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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$225
$245
Fri, Sat, Sun
4 nights
 
Discounts: 5 nights or more: $210 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded; 8 nights or more: $190 Nightly
 
Early Summer
Apr 12 - Jun 20
$200
$225
Fri, Sat
3 nights
 
Discounts: 4 nights or more: $150 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded; 8 nights or more: $100 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded

Additional information about rental rates

Refundable Damage Deposit $100
There is a 3 night minimum for the holiday weekends of Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Columbus Day. All rates are subject to change until a reservation has been confirmed by the owner.
Tax Rate 8.0%

Cancellation Policy

Policy available by contacting owner when booking.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Bath, New Hampshire

Property Type:
  • house
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Location Type:
  • Lake View ...
    lake front but you can obviously see the water as well.
  • Lakefront ...
    This house literally sits right on the water. So close you can actually fish from the wrap around deck.
  • Water View
  • Waterfront
Theme:
  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Living Room
  • Parking Off Street
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Linens Provided
  • Broadband Access ...
    free wireless DSL
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computer Available ...
    A Dell laptop is available for usage if desired.
  • Towels Provided
  • Parking
Kitchen:
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Pantry Items
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 -
  • 1
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • King size beds (1), Double Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1), Baby Cribs (1) A port a crib is available on request, Sleep Sofa or Futons (1), Bunk Beds (1)
Entertainment:
  • Books
  • Games
  • Toys
  • Video Library
  • Video Game Console ...
    playstation with a bunch of games.
  • Video Games
  • DVD Player
  • Television ...
    32' flat screen
  • Satellite / Cable
  • VCR
  • Stereo
  • CD Player
Outside:
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    flower gardens surround the house
  • Balcony ...
    wraparound porch
  • Kayak / Canoe ...
    House has a kayak and a kayak
  • Bicycles
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Water Sports Gear ...
    kayak, paddles, life vests, tubes, rafts, and fishing poles
  • Deck / Patio
  • Ski & Snowboard ...
    Cannon, Burke and Loon Mountain are nearby. Waterville Valley and Sunapee are on the way north.
  • Tennis
  • Golf
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    must be 25 or over
Attractions:
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • library
  • museums
  • theme parks
  • water parks
  • live theater
  • restaurants
  • winery tours
  • zoo
  • health/beauty spa
Leisure Activities:
  • antiquing
  • walking
  • horseback riding
  • scenic drives
  • outlet shopping
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • bird watching
  • miniature golf
  • wildlife viewing
  • shopping
  • boating
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • Babysitter
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
  • fitness center
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • snorkeling/diving
  • racquetball
  • rock climbing
  • kayaking
  • cross country skiing
  • snowboarding
  • snowmobiling
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • hunting
  • skiing
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • mountain biking
  • mountaineering
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • snorkeling
  • spelunking
  • water tubing
  • rafting
  • mountain climbing
  • hiking
  • hunting big game
  • hunting small game
  • ice skating
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
Notes:
Swim raft, canoe, kayak, bicycles, 2 docks, satellite TV, DVD library, an assortment of adult and kids boardgames and books, herb and flower garden, enormous stone wrap around fire pit, fishing gear, golf clubs, high chair, baby gate, life preservers, maps, blender, CD player & radio with iPod dock, built in speakers, toaster oven, waterfall, outdoor seating including Adirondack chairs and tables, swim rafts and floats, bocce, lawn mower. Just kidding, we'll take care of the lawn and gardens, you just relax.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Bath, New Hampshire

Come enjoy all that this serene mountain lake front home has to offer!
average rating of 5.0 based on 4 reviews
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Come enjoy all that this serene mountain lake front home has to offer!
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Lake Gardner White Mountains
Walpole, MA
5

Absolutely terrific way to end our summer!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Feb 26, 2013
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
We are looking to return this year and realized we never wrote a review to say how happy our family was to have been able to stay at your place last summer. Truly everything we were looking for in a relaxing getaway. Apple picking at Windy Ridge Orchard and exploring the caves at Lost River Gorge were a lot of fun but there were also several days where we never left the lake. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Come enjoy all that this serene mountain lake front home has to offer!
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+1 617
Lake Gardner White Mountains
NJ
5

I missed the Lake this year!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Sep 5, 2010
  • Stayed: Jul 2009
I stayed at the house on Lake Gardner the last week of July in 2008 (with family) and 2009 (with a friend). Both vacations were wonderful. The house is clean, filled with everything you'll need and lends itself to relaxation. The lake is beautiful at all times of the day and in all kinds of weather. It's close to everything, yet off the beaten track.

I didn't get there this year, and have been missing it immensely, but I want to get back next year if Matt and Erica will let me!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Come enjoy all that this serene mountain lake front home has to offer!
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Lake Gardner White Mountains
Quincy, MA
5

Peaceful Get Away!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 21, 2010
  • Stayed: Jul 2010
Driving down the dirt road to the house already put me at peace from it all, it's just an immediate calm as you pull in to the driveway to a house literally on the lake. Going to bed and waking up every morning to the "sound" of the lake was perfect..canoeing, kayaking and fishing from the deck is my kind of vacation :) It is very close to everything..if you have to run out and grab more stuff for smore's the stores are close by! Many surrounding towns that were great to check out too (Littleton and Woodstock)..Polly's Pancake House (Sugar Hill, NH) was fabulous and worth the trip! Colatina's in Bradford, VT is a great place to go for some authentic Italian cuisine (only 20 minutes away!)...but, also fun to just cook in and enjoy a nice, relaxing dinner/drinks on the deck...I highly recommend this house on the lake!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
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Come enjoy all that this serene mountain lake front home has to offer!
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Lake Gardner White Mountains
Greenfield, MA
5

Such a relaxing time!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 2, 2010
  • Stayed: May 2010
We spent a wonderful, relaxing time at your Lake Gardner house! The view is amazing - especially from the upstairs bedrooms, and everything was very family-friendly! Our three year old loved playing in the lake, and the beach area is very toddler friendly! The property is very clean and obviously loved, as it was very well-maintained! Easy driving access to restaurants and shops, and very quiet and peaceful. We'll definitely return!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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