Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront Cottage - Best View on Lake - Limited Availability | Cottage in Alton

9.8 (20 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   5 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  9 Guests
Alton Cottage | Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront Cottage - Best View on Lake - Limited Availability

5 Bedroom Cottage in Alton

Step back in time in this all-original lake-house from a bygone era. Many original features including pine paneling and Art Deco couch. Originally built in 1951 by Rev Charles C. Noble, who had been affiliated with nearby Camp Kehonka. We've always used the property for ourselves, so it comes fully furnished and filled with family memorabilia. We're now offering for rent on a limited basis. Most of the weeks on the calendar are still taken by the extended family, but we are renting late June & early September weeks--the 'shoulder' season--as well as a few summer weeks. The house is uninsulated, but does have a fireplace to provide heat.
The cottage rents Sat to Sat. Price: $2600/week shoulder season
At 2-3/4 acres, the property is about half-again larger than the average lakefront property on Lake Winnipesaukee. The sloping property is still in its original wooded state with large pines throughout, although some trees have been thinned in front of the cottage to aid the view. The property is on a private road, with a long winding driveway down to the house, so there is no road noise whatsoever. The parking area is part-way down the hill, away from the house.
The houses on Chestnut Cove are well-spaced, so there is relatively little boat traffic. The large dock area has with shade pergola, for ample seating, and can accommodate a 22’ boat. Included are open kayaks and a canoe, with paddles and some lifejackets. Both Parker and Gillan Marine in nearby Alton Bay have power boats for rent.
We’re located about 8 miles (15 min) from downtown Wolfeboro with its many fine restaurants and shops. Travel about 6 miles (12 minutes) the other direction and you’re in Alton Bay.
The property looks out across the large open expanse on the lake called 'The Broads' between the southern end of the lake and Rattlesnake Island, so the views and sunsets are gorgeous. Cooling breezes normally flow down the lake and right up our property.
While the size of the cottage is modest, the layout with bedrooms on either end of the house provides a fair amount of sleeping capacity. There are 5 bedrooms, 3 with double or queen beds, one with two twins, and a small room with one twin bed. The main house (with master bedroom and room with twin beds) is separated from the other bedrooms by a screened in porch, so two families could share with privacy. Three bedrooms face the lake. All the bedrooms are compact, as it’s assumed vacationers will spend their time in the living room/porch areas or down by the waterfront.
The kitchen is in a small alcove but does have a compact island facing the living room with high-stool seating for 4. This is an all-original period cottage with rustic pine cabinets: no granite countertops, no dishwasher. Just off the kitchen is a large screened porch area with rustic dining table that seats about 10, so it’s not a long walk to serve meals. There's a bathroom on either end of the house, one with a new shower, the other with only a toilet and sink.

Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront Cottage - Best View on Lake - Limited Availability is located in Alton. Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront Cottage - Best View on Lake - Limited Availability provides accommodation, featuring Parking, TV, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This Cottage features Parking, TV, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront Cottage - Best View on Lake - Limited Availability has 5 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 9 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Alton has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Alton, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shower
  • 1+ bathrooms
Bedroom
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Smart TV
General
  • English
  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Phone
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 30
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Diane R.
Aug 3, 2025 03:40:02 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Check-in was easy. Property as described. Kids had a great time using water craft on property plus the SUP we brought. Plenty of space inside and out. Rented mid-season when there was evidence of family being there. Counters and floors were clean. There was dust and cobwebs. Pile of towels and rugs in the bathroom. Clarify if linens are provided. Grandkids want to go back next year.
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