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Lake life is the best on Shaws Pond. Close to Wolfeboro but away from it all!

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Waterfront paradise on Shaws Pond - looking back at the house from the water.
Summer sunset - they really are that gorgeous - not retouched!
Front of the house
Exterior
Living room with pullout couch, smart tv, dvd, Wii, and vcr
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7123 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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New Durham, NH
  • Popular LocationStand Up Paddleboard NH10 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Wentworth13 min drive
  • Popular LocationMerrymeeting Lake30 min drive
  • AirportLaconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Room

Guest Bedroom

Living Room 1

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lake life is the best on Shaws Pond. Close to Wolfeboro but away from it all!

Peaceful lakefront home on Shaws Pond with 3 bedrooms, 1 and 1/2 baths. Imagine you and your family enjoying all that the lakes region has to offer with great swimming (swim raft included), boating (3 kayaks), fishing (bass, pickerel, perch, sunfish and more), and sitting by the lake enjoying the beautiful views and gorgeous sunsets. Gather around the campfire, roasting s'mores and making memories to last a lifetime. Fantastic day trips to nearby attractions make this an ideal vacation spot.

Located only 6 miles from downtown Wolfeboro, you'll have access to all the great restaurants, breweries, music and shopping that the Lakes Region has to offer. Just a quick drive into town for Wolfeboro's finest ice cream at Bailey's Bubble for an unforgettable treat. Plenty to do if you want or just relax and enjoy all that Shaws Pond has to offer.

The home features a master bedroom (view of the lake) with a queen sized bed, 2nd bedroom with queen sized bed (view of the lake) and a "bunk room" that can sleep up to 3 (bunk bed with trundle mattress).

The living room is cozy and comfortable and there is also a 'playroom' with games and toys and can be converted into an additional sleeping area with an inflatable mattress. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a dishwasher. There is a washer and dryer. The living room has a Smart TV with FuboTV to access most channels and a DVD player, no cable available, feel free to use your Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Prime accounts. Internet access is provided along with a desk area for those who must work remotely.

The dining room can seat up to 8 people and includes magnificent views across the lake. A perfect place to watch the sunset while you eat or you can eat outdoors on the lake!

Outside, you will find all the amenities including a grill, 2 picnic tables, a screen house by the lake, fire pit and access to the nearby beach. It also includes the use of a 40' dock, 3 kayaks (one is a double), and a rowboat along with life preservers. Motorboat access to lake at public beach. Motorboat not included.

Easy day trips from the house include a drive around Lake Winnipesaukee, a cruise on the historic Mount Washington, a hike up Mt. Major, walking around the cute shops in Wolfeboro, a drive over to FunSpot in Weirs Beach and much more.

Minimum Age for Renter - 24 yrs. old, No Pets Please.
NH License # 062086

Property manager

Robert Fontaine

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Shaws Pond Lakefront Retreat! - Quaint Waterfront Cottage with Deck and Fire Pit!
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
8.8 out of 10, (8 reviews)
Shaws Pond Lakefront Retreat! - Quaint Waterfront Cottage with Deck and Fire Pit!

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fireworks permitted on the property

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

New Durham

Located in New Durham, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Wolfeboro Abenaki Ski Area and Ellacoya State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Winnipesaukee and Rust Pond. Stand Up Paddleboard NH and Hampshire Pewter Co. are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
Map
New Durham, NH

What's nearby

  • Stand Up Paddleboard NH - 10 min walk
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 10 min drive
  • Lake Wentworth - 13 min drive
  • Allen Albee Beach - 14 min drive
  • Merrymeeting Lake - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 17 min drive
  • Marker 21 - 11 min drive
  • Burnt Timber Tavern - 11 min drive
  • Harvest Market - 11 min drive
  • Wolfetrap Grill And Rawbar - 12 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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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

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vaca
This property was perfect for my family. It is located right on Shaw's pond, so my sons were able to walk out the door to fish. There was a play room for thw little ones, and ample room for all our stuff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second Stay
This was our second stay at this house. Very relaxing location. Lake is very quiet and the waterfront area is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We loved this property. It was very clean and exactly as described. The back yard and waterfront area was extremely private and quiet even though the home is located off of a busier “highway”. Be aware this isn’t a home in a private neighborhood but honestly you would never know it when in the backyard. We have 3 kids, the youngest being 3 and kept an eye on them going in/out of the house but the home is set far enough back from the road that I didn’t feel concerned with the busy road in front. There are neighbors that are close by however neither were occupied during our week, one doesn’t have a dock and the other has a very small one so I can’t imagine even if they are in their homes that it would impact the feeling of being alone while floating on the water or playing on the floating dock. The house has everything you need and while it is an updated older home, it felt very comfortable and extremely clean and well taken care of (I am a germophobe and felt more than fine with the home). It’s an 8 min drive door to door to wolfboro which we visited daily for ice cream, a meal out or to shop. They’re are some great cafes and the YumYum Shop for baked goods/ice cream and Bailey’s Bubbles (cash only) are a must!! Bring some sweats for evenings as they get cooler on the water but the fire pit with s’mores and wine is a perfect way to end the day. Owners were extremely responsive, recommend this for a family stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W., Stamford, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem on a Quiet Lake
My husband, and kids (15 & 13) stayed a week and felt right at home from the moment we arrived! The house was clean, comfortable and even had two desks if you need dedicated space to get some work done. We enjoyed ALL of the outdoor amenities which were in great condition - grill, picnic tables, outdoor couch, lounge chairs, porch house with reading chair and card table, fire pit, kayaks and row boats. The small lake is so peaceful without constant boat traffic and jet skis. Rob & Gevry were responsive to all of my questions during our stay. We hope to return one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Privacy on the Pond
Family friendly home with a nice backyard. The pond was quiet, serene and peaceful. I caught 2 Bass, one large mouth about 4 lbs. which made my vacation even more special. Enjoyed being close enough to Wolfeboro for shopping but far enough away from the noise and traffic.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Robert Fontaine

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Rob and Gevry purchased the house in 2013. Rob grew up on the lake and went UNH. Gevry has been in the New England area for over 25 years and went to UVM. They enjoy spending time by the lake, exploring the Lakes Region area with their teenage son.

Why they chose this property

The house has been in the family since 1960. Rob and Gevry live full-time in Framingham, MA, but spend much of their vacation time at the house on Shaws Pond enjoying the peaceful setting, boating, swimming, fishing and enjoying the local sights.

What makes this property unique

The house includes access to 3 kayaks and a row boat. You can enjoy a BBQ and dinner at the picnic tables overlooking Shaws Pond or in the adorable screen house that includes two mini refrigerators for easy access to drinks and snacks by the water.

The backside of the lake is undeveloped and provides beautiful views of the trees and hills. Shaws Pond is perfect for fishing, kayaking and swimming with very little motor boat traffic.

The house comes with everything you need - sheets, towels, beach towels, fully equipped kitchen, water toys, floats for the water, games, books, Wii and much more. We've got lots of recommendations for things to do in the area and are happy to help you plan your vacation.

Sunsets here are spectacular. So come enjoy all that this home has to offer.
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