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View of home from boat on water
View across the lake from one of the upper decks
View of house from across the Lake
View from one of 5 Decks
family room w/ fireplace, hdwd floors, deck, view
Lower level playroom now outfitted with futon and TV
Master bedroom
One of the upstairs bedrooms
Children's bedroom
Fireplace
view at dock
kitchen
master bedroom window
view towards Alton Bay
view from upper deck
Kitchen
TV Room; with netflix and flat screen
lower deck with outdoor bar and chairs
view of dining area and family room
beautiful fall Day!
cozy chair for doing
Upstairs Bedroom with deck and view
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps14
- 3 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay
2 - 7 nights
13 Reviews of Property 134608 in Alton, New Hampshire
Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront Year Round Contemporary with Dock- Sun/Ski
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Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront Year Round Contemporary with Dock- Sun/Ski
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p134608
+1 617 6206948
Alton
Lake Winnipesaukee Area
2008 New Year's stay
2008 New Year's stay
Submitted: January 6, 2008
Stayed: December 2007
I can't tell how much we were impressed by this beautiful house. No one wants to come back to work now, time well spent! Perfect location: Gunstuck Ski resort is only 20 min away.
Recommended for:
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks for your nice comments. We really appreciate them! Yes, so many people think this is just a summer vacation house but its wonderful all year round! We also have cross country ski'd in Wolfeboro just 15 minutes away also.
Helpful votes: 2/4
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+1 617 6206948
Alton
Lake Winnipesaukee Area
1st Trip to Winnipesaukee
Submitted: September 16, 2012
Stayed: August 2012
This house is a nice location with beautiful views of the lake. I have mixed views of this home as a rental. It's listed as a "luxury" property so my expectations were fairly high. From my perspective, this is not a luxury home.
Pro's: Great views, many different levels so kids could play or watch TV and not bother the adults if they wanted to sit and talk or read on a different level. Plenty of parking and lots of kitchen equipment. Dock right there and a few steps into the water so the kids could swim and play off the dock. Short drive to Wolfeboro which has some good restaurants and is a cute town to visit.
Con's: The house is not in good shape. Chips and marks on the walls, cobwebs and dust on the decor, master bath jacuzzi tub not working, and very musty/moldy smelling "kids" room on the main floor. Door moldings/trim is rotting away at the base of the doors that lead outside in multiple locations. The home was not cleaned very thoroughly prior to our arrival so the lamp shades above your head in the master bedroom were so dusty, that I cleaned them off prior to sleeping in the bed and master shower is not so great. Oven smoked up a storm the first time we used it as someone left burnt food on the bottom of it. If you are not in great shape, the trip up and down the stairs is a hike. Fine for us, but hard on the grandparents.
Maybe this is just what all rental homes are like in Winnipesaukee, but I can tell you that I would not rent this home again. It's definitely not a luxury rental.
Pro's: Great views, many different levels so kids could play or watch TV and not bother the adults if they wanted to sit and talk or read on a different level. Plenty of parking and lots of kitchen equipment. Dock right there and a few steps into the water so the kids could swim and play off the dock. Short drive to Wolfeboro which has some good restaurants and is a cute town to visit.
Con's: The house is not in good shape. Chips and marks on the walls, cobwebs and dust on the decor, master bath jacuzzi tub not working, and very musty/moldy smelling "kids" room on the main floor. Door moldings/trim is rotting away at the base of the doors that lead outside in multiple locations. The home was not cleaned very thoroughly prior to our arrival so the lamp shades above your head in the master bedroom were so dusty, that I cleaned them off prior to sleeping in the bed and master shower is not so great. Oven smoked up a storm the first time we used it as someone left burnt food on the bottom of it. If you are not in great shape, the trip up and down the stairs is a hike. Fine for us, but hard on the grandparents.
Maybe this is just what all rental homes are like in Winnipesaukee, but I can tell you that I would not rent this home again. It's definitely not a luxury rental.
Owner's Response: Thanks for your comments as we take them very seriously. We did have an issue with the jacuzzi tub this summer and am now working on resolving the issue now this fall. We also had a new cleaning assistant this year and so she wasn't used to cleaning the house. In defense, we do dust weekly but New Hampshire is a place that has a lot of pollen being so close to the lake so it collects very fast. Again, we are reviewing your list and making sure to fix all issues. Thanks Again.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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+1 617 6206948
Alton
Lake Winnipesaukee Area
Beautiful Lake and location but the house was a little worn.
Submitted: August 19, 2012
Stayed: July 2012
We stayed for a week and the view of the lake and location is perfect. The house defiantly looks better in the pictures. The main living areas are pretty worn and the deck is splintering pretty badly. The storage area had kayaks and some kids toys but was a mess and looked like someone just tossed it all in at random. The door for the storage area fell on us when we opened it....Overall it could use some work... However, the bedrooms were clean and it was great for the our large family. I would not recommend for small children or elderly because there are a lot of steps.
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers
Helpful votes: 5/5
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+1 617 6206948
Alton
Lake Winnipesaukee Area
Picturesque vacation, comfortable home, helpful owners
Submitted: November 28, 2011
Stayed: November 2011
My family, including 2 kids, and 2 sets of grandparents, stayed in this property Thanksgiving week 2011. The house was cozy and comfortable, with beautiful lake views from many windows -- amazing to wake up to the view. The owner was very helpful with any questions we had about the house or the area. We enjoyed using the new instant Netflix feature on the TV, as well as the free wifi for our various laptops and iPads. There was plenty to do within an hours' radius, even in this off-season time. When we were out and about on our day trips, my 3 year-old daughter would ask if we could go back to our vacation house instead. My husband managed to squeeze in 3 or 4 morning kayaking adventures even in the cooler temperatures. There are enough different gathering areas in the house for small groups to do their own thing when they want to, which was good for our family. Clean property with many more amenities than other standard vacation rentals -- would definitely recommend it.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 3/3
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+1 617 6206948
Alton
Lake Winnipesaukee Area
An Amazing Month on the Lake
Submitted: October 11, 2011
Stayed: July 2011
This house should be at the top of the list for anyone looking for a large, clean, and ideally located vacation home on the lake. Local amenities are plentiful and the house is especially suited for groups or big families. There’s a Hannaford supermarket about 3 miles away and for organic groceries, Meat House steaks, and Boar’s Head cold cuts, Fiddlehead Farms Market is about a mile away. You can find big houses like this on Lake Winnipesaukee but not at this price point. Our group consisted of young kids, adults and older grandparents. The design of the house is such that there are lots of stairs – but with proper planning and baby proofing it’s not an issue. Everyone had a great time and agreed the house provided the perfect backdrop for our vacation. The description of the house was accurate and the owner was very good to work with. Although we didn’t need him often, over the course of our month-long stay a local house caretaker was very responsive and eager to assist. The house is situated on a narrow part of the lake and watching the boats cruise in and out of Alton Bay while enjoying a cocktail on one of the many decks was a great way to pass a leisurely afternoon. There are plenty of activities nearby with Wolfboro’s great downtown, Laconia and Tilton all within a reasonable distance which made even the rainy days enjoyable. I would certainly recommend this house to anyone looking for a great place to stay while at the lake.
Owner's Response: Thanks Pete! We would love to host you again should you have the opportunity! And we love large extended families! Best, Marie
Helpful votes: 4/4
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Alton
Lake Winnipesaukee Area
Magnificent Vacation at Magnificent House
Submitted: July 9, 2011
Stayed: June 2011
We had a wonderful time at a 3-family reunion in this spectacular house - 9 adults and 5 kids. The house is magnificent - it must have won some architectural design awards with its multiple levels, tasteful decks at each one of them, skylights and spectacular views - and the lake is beautiful. We had plans to go visit other parts of the lake, including the municipal beach for the kids, but this place had everything, so no one wanted to leave. The kids loved the beach and the little swimming area between the two docks. Everyone loved the two kayaks and the rubber raft, and they got lots of usage from adults and kids - we even kayaked through Alton Bay to the Merrymeeting River.
The kitchen was a big hit - lots of room and very well-appointed with every appliance we needed - stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher and even a blender for margaritas. The house was well-furnished and a cut above what we'd expect for a vacation place. The multiple TV sets were a big plus as the kids often wanted to watch different shows. The wireless setup and the printer were great (and well-used) for us computer people with our three laptops up there. The NetFlix subscription was a nice touch, though we didn't take advantage of it - too much else to keep us busy. The beds were fully supplied with linens, including the air mattress and futon, and the bathrooms were clean and modern. The views out the living room window were panoramic and spectacular. The decks were well-furnished and comfortable - when the sun left one deck, we'd just move to another. The grill was great and got well-used for hamburgers, hot dogs, kabobs and steaks - everything tastes better on a lake.
What a magnificent vacation in a magnificent house. We loved it, and we'd love to come back again.
The kitchen was a big hit - lots of room and very well-appointed with every appliance we needed - stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher and even a blender for margaritas. The house was well-furnished and a cut above what we'd expect for a vacation place. The multiple TV sets were a big plus as the kids often wanted to watch different shows. The wireless setup and the printer were great (and well-used) for us computer people with our three laptops up there. The NetFlix subscription was a nice touch, though we didn't take advantage of it - too much else to keep us busy. The beds were fully supplied with linens, including the air mattress and futon, and the bathrooms were clean and modern. The views out the living room window were panoramic and spectacular. The decks were well-furnished and comfortable - when the sun left one deck, we'd just move to another. The grill was great and got well-used for hamburgers, hot dogs, kabobs and steaks - everything tastes better on a lake.
What a magnificent vacation in a magnificent house. We loved it, and we'd love to come back again.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 2/2
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+1 617 6206948
Alton
Lake Winnipesaukee Area
Excellent!!
Submitted: February 6, 2011
Stayed: February 2011
We just came home from our annual family ski trip - this house was perfect for us - plenty of room for everyone!! Very clean and neat!! Ice fishing right out the back door and only 20 mins. to Gunstock!! I would definately recommend this house for any family gathering!!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
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+1 617 6206948
Alton
Lake Winnipesaukee Area
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
From the Maillette Party from our guest book
Submitted: January 17, 2010
Stayed: October 2009
OMG! This house is just incredible! The layout is very cool. Thank you so much for opening it up for the "Golden Girls" weekend. Its a perfect location for our reunion - sounds of the water, watching the trees sway with the breeze, and living around such beautful surroundings make this "easy living". It will be tough to go home :) Thanks Again.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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+1 617 6206948
Alton
Lake Winnipesaukee Area
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From the Huntowski's out of our Guestbook
From the Huntowski's out of our Guestbook
Submitted: January 17, 2010
Stayed: September 2008
September is the time to be up here - We had several days of swimming weather, a wonderful rain storm, and then several nights of "by the fire weather". Earlier in the week - I had the girls here for a mini retreat. We laughed, ate, sang, read, prayed. It was wonderful. The house layout is amazing - plenty of private space and every single one so connected to the beauty all around.
Then, the family was here for the weekend - Alex (18), Brandon (16), and Hope (13). We went to storyland yesterday and dinner at Shibleys, then a fire and games here. A perfect day. So glad we came!
Then, the family was here for the weekend - Alex (18), Brandon (16), and Hope (13). We went to storyland yesterday and dinner at Shibleys, then a fire and games here. A perfect day. So glad we came!
Helpful votes: 2/3
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+1 617 6206948
Alton
Lake Winnipesaukee Area
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
New Years Week Rental from our Guest Book
Submitted: January 17, 2010
Stayed: January 2010
Lovely Week! Thanks for the lovely house. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet and all the snow!
Helpful votes: 0/2
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