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Rattlesnake Island Retreat (Boat Required)

Rattlesnake Island Retreat (Boat Required)

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Sandy bottom swimming area
Property grounds
Swim raft is generally available during rental. Mooring ball just beyond raft.
Property grounds
Aerial view

Overview of Rattlesnake Island Retreat (Boat Required)

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 884 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Alton, NH
  • Popular LocationLake Winnipesaukee3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGunstock Mountain Resort46 min drive
  • Popular LocationBank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook49 min drive
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Rattlesnake Island Retreat (Boat Required)

Island Property: Renters Must Have Their Own Boat To Access.

Island living with 100 feet of shoreline facing the broads of Lake Winnipesaukee. This private retreat is a fully functional home. There is electric service, full plumbing, and hot water. The kitchen is stocked with all the essentials for your stay, along with all linens and towels.

At the water, there is a breakwater, and dock space for 1 boat up to 26 feet. There are also steps for entry into the gradually sloped, sandy bottom swimming area. From the dock, you have incredible views of the Whites, and Ossipee mountain range to the north, and can watch both sun up, and sun down.

There are about 40 steps from the dock to the property that may be difficult for elderly visitors. The steps lead you to a large deck that stretches the length of the home and is perfect for entertaining guests. The deck contains a gas grill, picnic table, additional dining table, and a modern semi-circular couch and gas fire pit which is sure to be a welcoming place to relax at the end of the day.

There are 3 bedrooms. While one bedroom has access by walking through another, each has their own sliding glass door for access to/from the deck.

The main living space has an entertainment center with TV/DVD, couches, and games for your enjoyment. There is now internet, and the main cellular services provide excellent service.

Out the back of the property, there are miles of hiking trails. Deer can often be spotted as you climb to the top of the tallest island on the lake. Once at the top, there are panoramic views of the lake, and is the perfect place to watch the sun go down.

This property is located on the broad side of Lake Winnipesaukee and inclement weather may make for difficult boating. It is recommended to be an experienced boater when renting this property. Parking and launching available through local marinas.

Property manager

Rob LaRocque

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Mountain view
East facing cottage
Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Bear Island Cottage w/shared Dock, BOAT REQUIRED
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (51 reviews)
Lake Winnipesaukee, Little Bear Island Cottage w/shared Dock, BOAT REQUIRED

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Under strict adult supervision

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Alton Bay

Located in Alton Bay, 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 Carry Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Hampshire Pewter Co. and Libby Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
Map
Alton, NH

What's nearby

  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 3 min drive
  • Ellacoya State Park - 42 min drive
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 46 min drive
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 49 min drive
  • Weirs Beach - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 57 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rattlesnake retreat
Wonderful stay on Rattlesnake. Highly recommend this spot. The inside is the perfect size, outside has multiple hangout spots with gorgeous views. Hiking trails are excellent. I was pleasantly surprised to find the sandy bottom swimming area. Kitchen has all the essentials and the owners are super helpful and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tom D., Manchester, NH USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Views & Great Fishing
The check-in instructions provided by the owner were informative. The dock didn't have the house number on it as described in the instructions, but I recognized the house by the pictures in the listing and found it no problem. The aluminum dock fit our 22 ft boat no problem. Accessing the locked house was easy using a passcode. The entry door opens into the kitchen/living room. The kitchen had everything needed. We were disappointed on arrival to find the cleanliness in the kitchen and bathroom wasn't up to standards we've experienced at many other VRBOs. Every room has a slider with a great view of the lake. The sliders lead to a huge gated deck which was great for dogs and kids. This amazing deck has a gas grill and fire pit, outdoor furniture, and 2 dining tables. The water tasted good, and there was always plenty of hot water. The bass fishing during our week at this property was AMAZING! We were catching smallmouth bass one after the other, and all very good size! Instead of the marina recommended by the owner (West Alton), we used Roberts Cove Marina. The fees for launching and parking are much less, and it's family owned/operated. The boat ride is a few minutes longer to that marina, but the cost savings make up for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

myles h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rattlesnake island
This island property was very clean and well maintained. Dock fit my 25' boat with ease , and there was a nice area to swim. Nice and quiet too.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
House was perfect, weather was great. We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Happy to have stayed in the past and look forward to an August stay coming up. Location is great on the lake. Convenient use of West Alton Marina (POC is now Nathan). Rob has / is very helpful with any questions. This year, WiFi was added that kids enjoyed. Love the WiFi authentication passphrase chosen. Hope to continue stay in 2023.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rob LaRocque

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I am a New Hampshire native- born and raised. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire in 2004, I began my career in Finance. While I am not working, I generally spend my time enjoying one of my many favorite hobbies which include hiking, boating, skiing, SCUBA diving, and BBQing. Basically anything outdoors.

When the property is not being rented, I am generally there throughout the summer months enjoying with friends and family. As I am new to renting and the property, I have been putting the majority of my time, and rental income back into the property and making improvements as I go. Often times, these improvements are based off of my renter's input to ensure I consistently improve on the experiences my guests have.

Why they chose this property

For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted a place on a lake. A good friend of mine got me turned on to the island life as he originally purchased land on Rattlesnake, and gradually built himself a beautiful home. I would visit every summer and eventually decided to take advantage of a property that went up for sale.

What makes this property unique

The benefits that I see for this property are numerous. Personally, I prefer the island life as time seems to move a little slower and tends to be more relaxed. Being on an island ensures you plan ahead, take only what you need, and not be distracted by the mainland noises and traffic. While the property is waterfront on one of the busiest lakes in NH, you would never know it once the sun goes down and the noises from the daily grind drift away. There is an enhanced sense of privacy. The neighbors on the island are by nature very friendly, easy-going, and helpful. This specific property provides easy access to a number of attractions around the lake. Unlike other lakes, each town allows for free, public docking to run your errands, or enjoy a night out on the town. I am yet to receive a mosquito bite while at the property... the moving water and breeze tends to keep them all away. The property affords all of the comforts of mainland living, yet offers the ability to have as much enjoyment as you want whether that comes in the form of blending up your cocktails with some good tunes, or sitting back, reading a book, and staring at the mountains.

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