7,200 square feet of Adirondack-style lodge living on the shores of Webster Lake, built for the kind of trip everyone actually remembers. 8 bedrooms sleep up to 22, so bring the whole crew: two families, the reunion, the wedding party, the team offsite. Dog friendly
Inside, it reads like a private resort. A 24-seat movie theater with stadium seating for family movie nights. A full gym with Life Fitness cable crossover, bench press, dumbbells, incline/decline treadmill, rower, elliptical, and Peloton. A game room with pool table, Ping-Pong, foosball, and classic Pac-Man and Galaga arcade machines. An oversized granite kitchen and sunroom made for big group meals, plus a wet bar, central air conditioning, and three gas fireplaces for the shoulder seasons.
The grounds are the real headline. A short stroll leads to 150 feet of sandy private beach with a screened gazebo, private boathouse, dock, and boat garage. Tie up your ski or fishing boat at the private dock. Webster Lake is one of the most heavily stocked lakes in New Hampshire, with calm water and none of the heavy boat traffic of the bigger lakes. Bicycles, kayaks, and fishing gear are available for you to use.
Wander 700+ private acres of wildlife-filled trails. Say hi to the chickens, fresh eggs from the hutch are yours. Pick your own apples in the field when they are in season. An EV charger is available on site for $25 per day. Kids love it here. Dogs do too: we are proudly dog friendly.
Sleeping is easy. Three of the four lower-level bedrooms have their own bathrooms for real privacy. Two main suites and two loft-style bedrooms round out the sleeping space. Soak in the oversized tub with lake views in the lower main bedroom, or enjoy dual sinks and a two-headed shower upstairs.
Strolling Woods is made for large family vacations, reunions, retreats, and special events. Come see why guests come back year after year.

8 bedrooms · 8.5 baths · 16 beds · Sleeps 22 · 7,200 sq ft · 150 ft private beach · 700+ private acres

THE HOUSE
Strolling Woods is an Adirondack-style timber-frame estate on Webster Lake, with cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, three gas fireplaces, central air, and a sunroom that looks straight out to the water. Free driveway parking for 10 vehicles and self check-in with a smart lock.

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
- Primary Suite 1: oversized soaking tub and lake views
- Primary Suite 2: dual sinks and a double shower
- Lower-level bedrooms: most with their own bath, for privacy
- Two loft bedrooms: a kid favorite (open to the floor below, so sound carries)
Fresh linens, extra pillows and blankets, room-darkening shades, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. Pack 'n Play available.

KITCHEN & DINING
An oversized granite kitchen built to feed a crowd:
- Two refrigerators, plus a mini fridge and freezer
- Two dishwashers
- Stove, oven, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee maker with coffee
- Pots, pans, baking sheets, dishes, and wine glasses
- Dining for 14+ and a full wet bar off the kitchen

THEATER & GAME ROOM
- 24-seat movie theater with stadium seating
- Pool table, ping-pong, foosball
- Pac-Man and Galaga arcade machines
- Game console, board games, books, record player, sound system

GYM & LAUNDRY
- Full gym: Peloton, Life Fitness cable crossover, bench press, dumbbells, incline treadmill, rower, elliptical
- Washer and dryer in unit

ON THE LAKE
- 150 ft private sandy beach with a screened gazebo, a short walk across a quiet residential road
- Boathouse with dock, boat garage, and boat ramp. Bring your ski or fishing boat
- Kayaks, stand-up paddleboard, bikes, and fishing gear included
- Far less boat traffic than the bigger Lakes Region lakes

ON THE LAND
- 700+ private acres of woods, trails, and old carriage roads
- Brook-fed pond and a rustic 9-hole golf course (mowed occasionally, not maintained)
- Chickens with fresh eggs, pick-your-own apples in season
- Snowmobile trails right from the property in winter
- Fire pit, outdoor fireplace, grill, patio dining, sun loungers, outdoor shower

EVERY SEASON
- Summer: swim, boat, and fish from your own beach
- Fall: foliage walks and apple picking on the property
- Winter: snowmobiling from the house, ice fishing, skiing at Gunstock and Ragged Mountain

NEARBY
📍 Webster Lake: right outside your door
📍 Downtown Franklin: 5 min
📍 Profile Falls: 15 min
📍 Tanger Outlets: 15 to 20 min
📍 Weirs Beach: 25 to 30 min
📍 Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad: 25 to 30 min
📍 Gunstock: 30 to 35 min
📍 Ragged Mountain: 30 to 35 min
📍 Funspot: 30 to 35 min
📍 Mount Major: 30 to 35 min
📍 Concord: 30 to 35 min
📍 White Mountains / Franconia Notch: 45 to 55 min
📍 Manchester Airport: about 55 min
📍 Boston: about 1 hr 45 min

A LITTLE HISTORY
Strolling Woods began as the 1800s Colby Farm, and the original blacksmith shop still stands on the grounds. In 1938 railroad president George Alpert made it his family's summer estate, "Willenrica," named for his three sons. His youngest, Richard Alpert, became Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now, and in 1969 he built his ashram on this land.

PERFECT FOR
- Family reunions and multi-generation trips: 8 bedrooms, dining for 14+, two fridges, two dishwashers
- Milestone birthdays and anniversaries: theater, wet bar, fire pit
- Summer lake weeks: private beach, kayaks, paddleboard, boathouse
- Group and corporate retreats: 700+ acres, full gym, room to gather
- Winter groups: snowmobile trails from the property, Gunstock and Ragged Mountain 30 to 35 min
- Dog owners: pets welcome

GUEST ACCESS
The entire estate is yours: the main house with all 8 bedrooms, theater, game room, gym, kitchen, sunroom, and wet bar, plus the 150 ft private beach and screened gazebo across the road, the boathouse with dock, boat garage, and ramp, and 700+ private acres of trails, pond, and rustic golf course. Kayaks, paddleboard, bikes, and fishing gear are free to use. Self check-in with a smart lock. Free driveway parking for 10 vehicles.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Check-in after 4:00 PM, checkout before 10:00 AM
• 3-night minimum stay
• Renters must be 25 or older
• Pets welcome (up to 2 dogs)
• Quiet hours 9 PM to 8 AM
• Large gatherings welcome with advance approval; no weddings
• No ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, or golf carts; snowmobiles welcome in winter. Please respect the land and neighbors while riding.
• The beach is a short walk across a quiet residential road. Please watch little ones when crossing.
• The two loft bedrooms are open to the floor below, so sound carries.
• The 9-hole golf course is rustic: mowed occasionally, not maintained.
• Strolling Woods is a place to unplug. If you need to work remotely, message us before booking and we will walk you through the connection.
• Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit on site.

YOUR HOST
Strolling Woods is managed by New England Host Co., a locally owned Lakes Region team. We personally care for the home, have it clean and ready before you arrive, and are always just a message away during your stay.