Large comfortable Vacation Home With Lake And Mountain Views From Every Room
About this house rental
Located in Gilford, this lovely house for $953 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. 4-bedroom home sleeps 12. On the second floor there is a queen bed in the master bedroom. 2nd bedroom features a twin bed and a full bed. 3rd bedroom has bunk bed- twin on top full-on bottom and a trundle bed with twins. On first floor is the fourth bedroom with queen bed and twin trundle bed. Sunroom has bar area and large sectional sofa that seats 7 comfortably. The views from this room are incredible. Middle living room has a love seat, two recliners and gas log fireplace. It's a nice area to read, relax or catch up with friends. On the 2nd floor there is a large game room with Foosball table, Wii gaming system, and large TV. There is Wi-Fi throughout the house and all TVs have amazon stick and access to movie channels. There are games, DVDs, and an extensive book collection to enjoy during your stay. Kitchen is large and comes with all appliances including dishwasher, utensils, pots and pans. Large dining table that seats 6 with additional seating at kitchen bar area. All rooms have ceiling fans and first floor bedroom, sunroom, and game room are air conditioned. Outside patio area includes large table and gas grille. Beachfront lot is 150' and includes fire pit, and picnic table with umbrella. There is a kayak and paddle board available for guest use. The waterfront also features your own private 40' dock with stairs and swim ladder leading into the water. The dock will accommodate up to a 26' boat There also is a mooring available. There is parking for 4 cars. No smoking in house and no pets please. Linen provided but guests provide their own towels. Washer and dryer available for stays of 1 week or longer. There is a hot tub on patio, but it is not for guest use.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Gilford, NH
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(27 Reviews)
5.0
Views are unbelievable and location is close to everything. We enjoyed morning walks on scenic drive, taking a short hikes up Lockes Hill and rented a boat from Fay’s boatyard. Loved every minute of this vacation!
5.0
Beautiful location and lake house. the house was large enough to accommodate 3 teenagers, 4 adults and a baby. plenty of beds and room with the game room and front room with the best views of the lake. great kitchen which was well stocked with kitchen staples and dishes/ good working pots/pans and oven. 2.5 bathrooms and laundry room. we loved that we could walk to the beach from the dock, inside the lake was shallow enough and sandy to walk there. we loved that every day we saw a ton of people walking the street, not many cars, safe to walk. beautiful location and views, we were all very impressed!!! perfect location to travel to all the different towns by boat. had a wonderful week, sad it was over too soon!
5.0
We had a fantastic time at this property. The view over the lake was amazing. The fire pit area worked well for a fire and relaxing at night. Tim was easy to communicate with and the instructions for the house were easy. We really enjoyed our time here!
5.0
The house was as expected and accommodated our large family very well. The lake views were fantastIc, and the house location and set-up was great for boating and family gatherings.
5.0
A great stay on the lake
Overall we were quite happy with this rental. Our party included 2 families, with 8 total people.
The first comment that I will make is that the house was actually a bit nicer than it initially appears from the photos. The bathrooms are in very good shape, the kitchen appliances are new, and it was clear that the owner has put a bit of money into the house over the last few years.
If you are concerned about the road being between the house and the lake, don't be. There is little to no traffic on the street. We were totally comfortable crossing the road to the stairs down to the water.
As for the dock, it suited it's purpose. Not great itself for hanging out on, but does it's job as a place to dock a boat. The lake bottom near the dock is generally sandy and a good place to swim. The nearby beach is also a great spot for swimming with kids. That stretch of the lake can get a bit windy, but we only had one night of higher (15 mph) winds.
On a hot day, some of the upstairs bedrooms can get a bit hot and stuffy. There are some window AC units, but not in all rooms. Bring a fan or two if you plan to use all of the bedrooms.
Check in and check out worked fine. One thing that surprised me was the owner forwarding an additional contract he wanted me to sign. It wasn't really a big deal as most of the aspects of that contract were in line with the listing and the VRBO policies, but it was unexpected.
Overall, a good house, in a good location for the price.
4.0
Wonderful Location and Views
Excellent location and spectacular views. Swim, paddle board and kayak off of the property’s private (shared) dock. Camp fires in the fire pit at night. Get up and do it again the next day !!
5.0
Very nice
Great family trip
5.0
Big house, great location!
House fit large group of twenty somethings (friends of kids) as well as our immediate family. House felt comfortable, didn't need AC but was glad it was there towards the very end. Didnt even use bonus room - we fit in all of the many comfy beds!
1.0
The property was filthy. From the dead bugs in the window sills to the blood on the door frame, blood spots in the mattress pad, to the ants all of the kitchen, spider bites while sleeping, the shower had spiders in the cracked dropped ceiling with bug marks on the shower, and fix the refrigerator or buy a new one. Condensation all over the kitchen floor!!!! That created a slipping hazard!!! Whatever that sitting area down by the water is is another hazard!!!! What was totally disgusting was how filthy the kitchen cabinets were. Again it can be old but clean the place up!!!! Mattress were pitfall and the sheets are so thin. Tip for you. If you want to rent can commend decent money fix the place up. Provide decent mattresses and pillows and buy white sheets so they can be bleached!!!! This experience has taught me that VRBO has no cleanliness standards or inspections and will rent anything. Oh and the hot water in the bathroom toilet in the second floor???? Seriously, this home was beyond filthy. The construction going on next door was a noise nuisance too. That should have been disclosed.
1.0
Can be old but does not need to be filthy
The property was filthy. From the dead bugs in the window sills to the blood on the door frame, blood spots in the mattress pad, to the ants all of the kitchen, spider bites while sleeping, the shower had spiders in the cracked dropped ceiling with bug marks on the shower, and fix the refrigerator or buy a new one. Condensation all over the kitchen floor!!!! That created a slipping hazard!!! Whatever that sitting area down by the water is is another hazard!!!! What was totally disgusting was how filthy the kitchen cabinets were. Again it can be old but clean the place up!!!! Mattress were pitfall and the sheets are so thin. Tip for you. If you want to rent can commend decent money fix the place up. Provide decent mattresses and pillows and buy white sheets so they can be bleached!!!! This experience has taught me that VRBO has no cleanliness standards or inspections and will rent anything. Oh and the hot water in the bathroom toilet in the second floor???? Seriously, this home was beyond filthy. The construction going on next door was a noise nuisance too. That should have been disclosed.
1.0
House was gross upon arrival. Kitchen counters greasy, old food on counters. Smelled like a grease pit in the house. Bed sheets rolled up in balls on beds. Trash overflowing, I had to go out and pick up trash because flies were everywhere. Refrigerator leaked all week, we had to put towels around base. All of the above was reported to owner with no response. Dock is unsafe, I had to take a rock to pound in nails that were sticking out everywhere. Landing beside the lake in front of the house had old chairs thrown on the hill. It didn’t look like anyone had picked up the area all summer. Satellite tv only works in one room with limited channels. Owner said we could use elicoya state beach beside property, this was not true and we ended up paying to use beach. I had asked the owner on 3 occasions about this.......House is very run down with spiders everywhere, traffic is fairly consistent on weekends and lighter on weekdays. The one benefit of this house is the amazing view. We have rented over 30 houses over the years and this one was the most disappointing of all of them. With some effort this place could be a very nice place to stay but it’s not even close at the moment. There is more things I could list but I won’t take the time.
1.0
Look at another property
House was gross upon arrival. Kitchen counters greasy, old food on counters. Smelled like a grease pit in the house. Bed sheets rolled up in balls on beds. Trash overflowing, I had to go out and pick up trash because flies were everywhere. Refrigerator leaked all week, we had to put towels around base. All of the above was reported to owner with no response. Dock is unsafe, I had to take a rock to pound in nails that were sticking out everywhere. Landing beside the lake in front of the house had old chairs thrown on the hill. It didn’t look like anyone had picked up the area all summer. Satellite tv only works in one room with limited channels. Owner said we could use elicoya state beach beside property, this was not true and we ended up paying to use beach. I had asked the owner on 3 occasions about this.......House is very run down with spiders everywhere, traffic is fairly consistent on weekends and lighter on weekdays. The one benefit of this house is the amazing view. We have rented over 30 houses over the years and this one was the most disappointing of all of them. With some effort this place could be a very nice place to stay but it’s not even close at the moment. There is more things I could list but I won’t take the time.
5.0
The view and location are great. Everything matched the description.
5.0
Great location
The view and location are great. Everything matched the description.
5.0
Lake vacation
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at this house. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The kids enjoyed playing darts and foosball in the game room. The views were absolutely spectacular. We spent every day in the lake or fishing off the dock. It was so convenient to just be able to walk right down to the water. It was a perfect week. Tim was very easy to work with.
3.0
Place is Nice; Owner is Deceptive
The house was fine. If you want me to say it was "as described", then yes it was as described. It was not clear until arriving just how close it is to the neighbor, nor was it clear that a road (albeit with little car traffic) separates the lake from the house. The shared dock sounds fine until the neighbors (with a group of 12) were having an early-morning drinking party on the dock. My teenage kids were not comfortable going down to the lake to swim. Somebody failed to tell them that the space was "shared". Our owner had nice TVs and other electronics in the home, but absolutely no instructions on how to use them. Not everyone is familiar with accessing shows on DISH, or which of 3 remote controls was to be used. Same goes for the Wii. One of the windowless bathrooms did not have a functioning light. If tenants need to bring things like soap and shampoo, this should be clearly stated. Upon arriving, all sheets (about ten sets) were in the dryer, not on the beds. Compounding that, they were all wet still because somebody totally overloaded the dryer. With 3 different size beds, it would be nice to have the right sheets on the right bed when arriving. The owner emailed a contract a couple weeks before our arrival outlining things. One item clearly stated that stays less than 1 week were to not strip beds and wash them, but to just leave them on the beds. Please note that this owner kept 35% of our hefty security deposit because he claims we failed to clean the home appropriately, stating sheets were not washed (which we did not do because of his contract) and other places were not cleaned. We were scammed out of a significant amount of money. The house was in the same condition when we left as when we arrived - trash out, fridge empty, kitchen cleaned. If an owner expects certain things to be completed then it better be stated somewhere what these items are. I do not recommend this home simply because the owner is being unreasonable. Thank you. Then lake is lovely and there are many places you can stay to more fully appreciate that.
4.0
This home was great for our yearly family vacation. Plenty of room! We would recommend it to anyone!
4.0
Beautiful view!
This home was great for our yearly family vacation. Plenty of room!
We would recommend it to anyone!
5.0
Great family time!
Fantastic location, great owner, and just a wonderful time!
5.0
Great spot
Pictures do not do it justice.
5.0
Beautiful house very convenient location on lake
Me and my brothers family stayed here for a week in August. There was plenty of room for the 10 of us and the kids really enjoyed the huge game room with WII, fusball, and air hockey. The view from every room is unbelievable and is ever changing depending on the time of day. We really enjoyed the fire pit for smores and the swimming from the dock or nearby Ellacoya State Beach was excellent. The house is convenient to many restaurants and stores but we did cook in a couple of nights and found the kitchen very well equipped with everything we needed. Would definitely rent the "Views" again
5.0
A perfect lakeside view
You wake up in the morning to views of the lake through the panoramic windows. No one else is in sight. You take the kayak out for morning paddle, or maybe wade over to the nearby beach. You pick up a book and read by the windows or relax with a drink by the water. You stay up way too late playing air hokey. Then you do it again.
It was wonderful.
3.0
beautiful location and home
We enjoyed our stay! Loved the water and view. home well stocked.
a couple tiny things the owner stated he was aware of. Not really "clean", my sister and I cleaned the place as soon as we arrived. Garbage disposal broken. we notified owner.
He said he had a "new cleaning service" and that was why it wasn't very clean?
Overall we loved the home and had a wonderful stay.
5.0
Amazing views and great house
The view from the living room is just breathtaking. Loved the house. Central to lots of activities and less than 10 minutes to the grocery store!
5.0
Great location, fabulous house, wonderful host
We spent a week at The Views as a gift to my elderly mom who grew up in NH. The house has stunning views facing the lake where she could watch all the boats (including the MS Mt. Washington) go by. I appreciated that the house has a main floor bedroom and bathroom which was easier for her, and the bedrooms upstairs all have beautiful views facing the lake. It was very hot and humid the week we rented, but the ceiling fans kept it cool and the downstairs even has air conditioning. We saw a loon out front several times and ducks and hummingbirds every day. The house is on a quiet road but only 15 minutes from Weirs Beach.
The house has an amazing game room with Wii and air hockey and board games, a comfortable living room, a fire pit, a kayak and paddleboard, and a swing to sit on and watch the water. So there’s plenty to do right there at the house.
The house next door is also a rental and there is a shared driveway and dock between them. Many weeks that’s probably not an issue but we had a big group of college students with a sound system. So your experience will be tied a bit to whoever rents next door. That really was the only challenge we had, though.
Sunrise is really early in New Hampshire in the summertime, but every morning it was spectacular over the mountains. The photos don’t really do it justice.
Tim is a wonderful host. He communicated with us quickly and has clear instructions and expectations. The house was spotless and the kitchen had everything we needed and yet also had room for us to put our own things away.
It was a week we’ll always remember. Highly recommended.
5.0
Fantastic waterfront property!
Beautiful and spacious. All the comforts of home plus a million dollar view.
5.0
Awesome Place to Vacation!
The house and location are amazing. I don't think there is a more beautiful location on the lake!. We had 9 people staying at the house and we never felt cramped. There is plenty of space to spread out. We loved the game room and really enjoyed that there was a record player with old albums to listen to. Very cool.......
The outdoor space is wonderful and the views are amazing. We'll absolutely be back next year. Tim, the owner, was great to work with. Stay here - you will be glad you did!
2.0
Very comfortable, homey and well-equipped.
5.0
Very nice house with beautiful views.
Very clean and nice property. Would love to book for next year.
4.0
Spacious and Comfortable
Twelve of us had a girls weekend here and it was so spacious. There are two living rooms and a huge game room and not to mention there were enough beds for all of us. The beds were very comfortable which is a must when it comes to staying away from home.
There is a large dock which was convenient to lay out on and there was a small public beach that was walking distance from the house. We all will definitely stay here again.
5.0
Awesome place to vacation close to a variety of activities
We spent a week here with my wife and 3 children the 2nd week of August. The house is spacious and everything you need is provided. The dock is a great place to catch large mouth bass and during the evening the firepit is a great place to relax and hang out. This place is convenient to everything and we really enjoyed a day zip lining and hanging out at Gunstock Mountain resort. Will definitely return in the future
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Gilford?
The average price for a rental in Gilford is $432 per night. This rental is $521 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Large comfortable Vacation Home With Lake And Mountain Views From Every Room. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Large comfortable Vacation Home With Lake And Mountain Views From Every Room pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Large comfortable Vacation Home With Lake And Mountain Views From Every Room?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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