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6 BR on Squam Lake, Tennis & Pickleball, Dock & Raft, Kayaks, Lake & Mtn Views

6 BR on Squam Lake, Tennis & Pickleball, Dock & Raft, Kayaks, Lake & Mtn Views

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The view from 'Camp Kusumpy', a 6 bedroom vacation home on Squam Lake, NH
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50 foot long dock with floating sunning platform at the end, and a swim to raft
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Views of mountains in the Squam Range, excellent hiking nearby

Overview of 6 BR on Squam Lake, Tennis & Pickleball, Dock & Raft, Kayaks, Lake & Mtn Views

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • GymGymGym

Explore the area

Map
Squam Lake, NH
  • Popular LocationSquam Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSquam Lakes Natural Science Center14 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastle in the Clouds29 min drive
  • AirportManchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 - Master Bedroom

Bedroom 2 - Guest Room

Bedroom 3 - bunk room

Bedroom 4 - bunk room

Bedroom 5 - upstairs Master

Bedroom 6

Sleeping porch - bonus bedroom

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2-downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 - upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4-Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom - downstairs

Toilet

Master Bathroom 1-downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

6 BR on Squam Lake, Tennis & Pickleball, Dock & Raft, Kayaks, Lake & Mtn Views

Welcome to the 6 bedroom waterfront vacation house affectionatly known as “Camp Kusumpy". This spacious home sits on 18 acres of land, with over 300 yards of private shorefront. The home was designed with one purpose in mind - to create the ideal setting for family vacations. The house is just steps from the shoreline of Squam Lake, and offers views of the lake and mountains from most rooms in the house. The whole family will enjoy the waterfront area, where you will find a 50' long dock with two 12' x 22' floating platforms attached to it, providing room to hang out in the sun for up to 14 people. Explore the protected and nearly private cove and lake beyond with the 5 kayaks provided free of charge for your enjoyment.

For those who like racket sports, you are in luck! The house has its own private tennis court with a gentle clay court surface - just like the French Open courts! It also has lines for Pickleball!

The living room features lots of seating, a bumper pool table, backgammon, cards, chess, board games and more. Read the reviews, our past renters paint a better picture of their vacation experience at Camp Kusumpy than we ever could!

Four reasons why the house we call Camp Kusumpy is so popular:

1) Waterfront location in a quiet cove with 300+ yards of private shoreline, a long spacious dock , a raft to swim to, boating and fishing, and views of nearby mountains
2) Lots of room! Four bedrooms with queen sized beds for couples, PLUS two large bunk rooms with four bunk beds each - perfect for kids! As a bonus, there is also a screen porch upstairs with another queen sized bed
3) Entertaining mix of modern amenities (WIFI, Dish TV , 6 burner/2 oven gas stove), old classics (collection of board games, bumper pool table), plus a rustic clay tennis court
4) Offers great space, privacy and value for big groups vs comparable hotel and rental options. Lots of indoor and outdoor space to spread out in

RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS - please note that the rental rate includes the 9.0% NH State tax. The owners ask that you not make online reservations without first talking to them. Contact them via the "ASK THE OWNER" button on VRBO to request dates and a rental agreement.

The house has something for everyone in your group. Whether you are enjoying coffee on the dock as the mist rises off the lake, having lunch on the two picnic tables on the shaded lakefront deck, taking a swim, playing a round of tennis on the private har-tru clay court, taking an afternoon nap in the lakefront hammock, playing one of many board games or bumper pool with the kids, sitting on the screened-in porch at sunset, or gathering around the game table after dinner, this is the place where you and your family will enjoy a memorable vacation together.

This lakefront house is an outstanding location for your vacation. It sits in a calm, protected cove on Squam Lake, with a long dock that will accommodate power boats, a small fleet of kayaks for your enjoyment, and a raft to swim to.

Its location on Squam Lake's southeastern shore afford you a sweeping view of the Squam Range mountains, and the sunsets that splash them in color each night. This location also provides easy access to a number of attractions and activities nearby. The Squam Range offers mountain hiking trails, and fast moving rivers and brooks. Shopping and restaurants can be found in Sandwich and Center Harbor, both just 4 miles away. There is a golf course in nearby Meredith, a Science Center in Holderness, and quaint country villages all within easy reach.

Squam Lake is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, waterskiing and fishing. A wealth of coves and islands can be explored by kayak. For hikers, the Squam Range, White mountains and Presidential Range offer trails ranging from 30 minutes to all-day excursions. The Koenig Wildlife Reserve down the road and Loon Center are perfect for bird enthusiasts, while the Squam Lakes Science Center's collection of raptors, otters, bobcats, bears, and even mountain lions is a great spot for the whole family.

Should it rain during your vacation, the house is well stocked with board games, books, a bumper pool table and other diversions. There is a movie theater 15 minutes away in Meredith, and Fun Park and Arcade Games at Wiers Beach in Laconia to keep everyone happy. If you don't feel like cooking, the nearby town of Center Harbor has an upscale restaurant, pizzerias, Chinese food and diners. Further afield you can find scores of activities and dining options in Meredith, Laconia, and Conway.

Vacation Guide - We provide a comprehensive activities guide to all renters, along with maps and directions to local attractions.

Video tour: Take a 1 minute video tour of the house:
http://tiny.cc/CampKusumpyVideo

RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS - please note that the rental rate includes the 9.0% NH State tax. The owners ask that you not make online reservations without first talking to them. Contact them via the "ASK THE OWNER" button on VRBO to request dates and a rental agreement.

Property manager

The Bennet family

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Guests are 100% responsible for their kids

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Guests must first ask for permission

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Guests must first ask for permission

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Guests must first ask for permission
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Moultonborough

Located in Moultonborough, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and White Mountain National Forest. Traveling with kids? Consider Sandwich Creamery and Annalee Outlet. Snorkeling and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Squam Lake, NH

What's nearby

  • Squam Lake - 1 min walk
  • Lake Kanasatka - 6 min drive
  • Squam Lakes Natural Science Center - 14 min drive
  • Squam Lakes Natural Science Center - 27 min drive
  • Castle in the Clouds - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Mug Restaurant - 16 min drive
  • Golden Pond Country Store - 20 min drive
  • Cup & Crumb - 19 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • The Foothills Cafe & Curio - 9 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Selina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Vacation House
This is the ideal house for a large family vacation. There were 13 of us, ranging in age from 2 - 77. Each couple had a room and a bathroom nearby. The house has a very large living room/family room area, complete with a bumper pool table, comfortable sofas, and a round table for dining. We took all our evening meals at a large picnic table on the deck overlooking the lake, a marvelous place to sit and watch the sun go down over the mountains, What made the house perfect for all of us was being right on the water. A few steps from the house was a dock with comfortable chairs and an awning. The house is situated on the shore of Nichols Cove, a small sheltered body of water. All of us--young and old--spent many happy hours on that dock, enjoying sunning, swimming as well as kayaking. We hope to return next year for another family vacation in this idyllic spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Excellent!
As a family, we have been spending at least a week on Squam since 1963....The week at Kasumpy was, in many way, the best. The cove on which the property sits is quiet and relaxing, but through the lake access, one sees sail and motor boats plying the waters, with the 2000+ ft. Sandwich range as a classic backdrop. The amenities leave nothing out (asprin in the medicine cabinet!)...and an excellent supermarket is less than 10 minutes away so shopping is not an issue. From the "great room" with its fireplace and continually used bumper pool table to the large kitchen to the massive deck and huge dock and private float, the property is absolutely ideal for a large family, with enough space "get lost" and read a book. All-in-all, it allowed our four families to have a quite magical stay on Golden Pond.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

A Magical House
This house is a true Squam house - perfect for families. We had three generations staying at the house and tons of extended family visiting for boating, swimming, and dining. The house is great for absorbing crowds. There are millions of toys provided so there's something for people of all ages. The sunset view is breathtaking...hence the name, On Golden Pond. We certainly hope to return. Carol
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

Great camp! Perfect for a family get together.
Great location. Beautiful west-orientation in a cove. Great layout for a family. My kids want to come back next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marcella A.

Finally, the perfect extended family vacation
I agree with all of the positive reviews previously posted! Here are some of the features we particularly appreciated: 1. Squam lake is beautiful (warm, clear) and the dock area on a secluded cove made kids, adults, and grandparents happy. Room to play. Room to sit quietly without the roar of motorboats and jet skis. Room to swim as exercise without worrying about motor boats. 2. It's an open floor plan, but there are at least 8 quality "spots" indoors and out where you can be alone, but still together. And when you all want to be together, the dock, deck, and living room are perfect. 3. The house is stocked. Cardamon? Yes. Lighter fluid? Yes. Plastic rings to throw into the water that kids can retrieve? Yes. New Yorker cartoon game? Yes. 4. Tennis court! 5. Totally functional kitchen with everything you need to cook for big groups. 6. Very close to a great grocery store, and if you need a giant grocery store, that is 15 minutes away. 7. Sandwich Historical Society Museum 10 minutes away - awesome! 8. A range of hikes nearby (hikes everyone including young kids and grandparents can do or more ambitious hikes). 9. Everyone slept great, especially the lucky people sleeping in the porch bedroom - it's practically like sleeping on the lake and in the trees at the same time. (Use the tarp in the laundry room to cover bed in case of a rainstorm.) 10. Dog heaven. 11. Kid bunk rooms are fun!

About the host

Hosted by The Bennet family

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Our great great great grandfather purchased land on Squam Lake in 1890 which consisted of a seasonal fishing camp and an abandoned farmstead. Our grandmother carved out a separate parcel for us in 1974, and we built this vacation home then. Our family vacations here each year in August, and we welcome all feedback on how to continuously improve the property for our guests

Why they chose this property

Our lakefront vacation home on Squam Lake has the interior and exterior space and design to easily accommodate large groups and familes. We make the house available for rent in the following months
- June: late June - on a case by case basis
- July: all four weeks
- August: family use
- September - on a case by case basis
- weddings $20,000 flat fee for up to five nights

What makes this property unique

This vacation home sits right on the shoreline, with great swimming, boating and fishing. A wide100' long deck runs along the front of the house and overlooks the lake which is only 5 feet away. It is a 6 bedroom lakefront home offering unmatched interior and exterior living space for large groups. The house offers many different areas for relaxing, dining, socializing and entertaining.
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