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Stone Turtle Cabin on Huntress Pond

Stone Turtle Cabin on Huntress Pond

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Relax and enjoy life  here at the lake!
Living room overlooking pond, lots of natural light here!
relaxing spot
"staircase" to loft
perfect spot for reading!

Overview of Stone Turtle Cabin on Huntress Pond

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Barnstead, NH
  • Popular LocationSuncook River14 min walk
  • Popular LocationHalfmoon Lake8 min drive
  • Popular LocationUpper Suncook Lake9 min drive
  • AirportManchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stone Turtle Cabin on Huntress Pond

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO BOOK....

Stoneturtle is a basic cabin with Japanese influences most suitable for young families, individuals and couples wishing to spend a week, or more, pond-side, relaxing, fishing, swimming, boating, barbecuing or reading, writing and painting.

I would prefer longer term rentals, minimally one week. In the case of longer rentals I may request a zoom interview, and offer a discount.

Stoneturtle is unsuitable for renters looking for hotel-like accommodations or merrymaking. It is also unsuitable for those with restricted physical movement due to the number of stairs leading down to the cabin as well as level changes in the house itself.

The rental season begins Memorial Day and extends through the middle of October.

Nearby are hiking trails, blueberry picking and historical sites. The cabin is one hour from Lake Winnepasaukee and the White Mountains, an hour and a half from Boston and less than an hour to the sea.

An overview of the cabin:

The cabin has a compact but fully equipped kitchen, a dining table for four, two small sitting areas indoors and outdoors. The living area is filled with books and artwork. The bathroom has an older shower but a new toilet and hot water heater. Sleeping is on futon mattresses placed directly on the reed-matted tatami floor.

Please do not wear shoes indoors and instead bring slippers of extra socks. Absolutely no shoes allowed on the tatami floored rooms.
If you are not interested in removing your shoes indoors, then please do not attempt to book a stay.

There is no linen or towel laundering services provided so bring your own sheets and towels. Basic materials for cleaning are provided.

There is a canoe and a kayak stored under the house with life vests available. There is a picnic table, a charcoal barbecue which must be cleaned before departure and a fire pit. Obtain wood purchased locally at area markets.

All trash is taken away by you. It can be brought to the local transfer station on Tuesdays through Saturdays. The transfer station has has strict rules about separating different kinds of trash. If this arrangement is not possible for you, we can discuss an alternative plan and fee.

Upon departure be sure all lights are off, windows closed and everything clean and replaced to original location upon departure.

Failure to follow the rules will cause you to lose your deposit.

This season's stricter requirements for a stay at Stoneturtle House are because of certain recent guests who seemed not to understand the golden rule of vacation home rental sites...that you are a guest in someone’s home...not in a hotel.

Welcome to Stonetrutle House on Huntress Pond
Jean-Pierre Chretien
Stoneturtle, Barnstead NH
January 2024

Property manager

Jean-Pierre Chretien

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Remove shoes inside; bring soft slippers or socks Supply own towels and sheets Take away all trash
Use safe boating and wear life jackets required Clean barbecue grill after use Burn only locally purchased wood in the fire pit
No more than 2 cars in the drive. Parking in the road is not allowed No parties

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Barnstead

Located in Barnstead, this cabin is on a lake. Rochester Opera House and Capitol Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Canterbury Shaker Village and Blueberry Hill. Christa McAuliffe Planetarium and New Hampshire Boat Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Suncook River - 14 min walk
  • Halfmoon Lake - 8 min drive
  • Upper Suncook Lake - 9 min drive
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 20 min drive
  • Bow Lake - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 34 min drive
  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Over The Moon Farmstead - 13 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 11 min drive
  • Flannel Tavern - 12 min drive
  • Athens Pizza - 10 min drive
  • Ping Garden - 10 min drive

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.7/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Deepak S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
This property is one where the pictures don't really do it justice. The location on the lake is just beautiful, especially in Fall. Sitting around the fire with an almost private lake in front of us was just calming and the weekend getaway we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
stone turtle
it was so relaxing and a very interesting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Seth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot
The property was nicely hidden away on the pond. It was clean and had amazing views from outside and within. Highly enjoyed our stay. Would definitely return. Great place to get away from everything else and disconnect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
An harmonious and authentic stay that will leave you with fantastic memories. Peaceful and calming!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blissful Getaway
Jean Pierre's lakefront home is a gem -- it's cozy and well-appointed, with so many interesting books and pieces of art to look at. However, I hardly had time as I was sitting on the dock and blissfully staring at beautiful Huntress Pond, when I was not paddling my kayak in it! This was my second stay, and wouldn't hesitate to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jean-Pierre Chretien

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I am a native of New Hampshire who has lived and worked overseas for over 30 years particularly in Japan. The cabin is a work of love and labor, always in transition. Filled with books and art it is my pleasure to share my experiences in Japan with guests from all over the world. I have been an educator for 45 years working with people whose home language is other than English in the US, France, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia. Someday I'll stop and rest here. Welcome to my world!
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