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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