Tranquil lakefront cottage with private beach, boat slip & fishing kayak access
About this cottage rental
Bayside Sunshine Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Relax on your very own private sandy beach on Leavitt Bay. This bright lakefront cottage has a vast waterfront and two decks giving you a front-row seat to some beautiful sunrises and sunsets across seasons. With space and trees between each of the homes in the neighborhood, you'll feel like the lake is your own. Plus, a unique outdoor area - complete with a propane firepit, picnic table, and an umbrella to help you escape the sun. This cottage is just the place to enjoy a glass of wine and relax with the song of the loons or sightings of the Eagle fishing in the bay. The fall season is tranquil and beautiful on Leavitt Bay, fantastic for fishing, kayaking, and stargazing. The Ossipee area is close to apple orchards, farms, fairs, and tasting rooms. Bring your bikes and hiking shoes and explore nearby country roads and trails. There are many good fishing spots on Ossipee Lake and other nearby ponds. When folks inevitably grow hungry, numerous local favorites are within 15 miles of the cottage! During the summer, you will enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing on the bay, as well as a slip on an expansive dock where you can secure your boat. Two kayaks are provided. Grill your fresh catch on the private gas grill as the sun goes down, and let the non-fishers of the group prepare sides in the well-equipped kitchen. Wind down after your hearty meal by lounging on the new sleeper sofa and watching your favorite shows on the TV while the partial air-conditioning keeps you cool. Things to Know Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: 10:00 a.m. All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. The dock will be available May 15-September 30. Air-conditioning is available throughout the entire house from window and floor units. This property is managed by Vacasa New Hampshire LLC. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Freedom, NH
Cottage in Freedom, NH
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(17 Reviews)
5.0
Can’t beat a lake front cottage with all the amenities needed to enjoy the 4th of July!
5.0
Loved our week long stay. Would recommend to anyone.
Here are the cons:
There needs to be a new screen door placed as it did not close all the way and ants can easily get in. Someone dropped off ant traps while we were there so this is a known issue.
I wish there was instructions on how to use the TV as we had a rainy day and would have liked to have used it but never got it to work.
The listing stated coffee and towels were provided. No coffee and no beach towels though there were plenty of bath towels.
Where you have to park is a stones throw away. Only a con as when we arrived it was raining and had a lot of things to carry in.
Beach was great, perfect for swimming. Kayaks were wonderful. Place was very clean. No other cons, plan on staying there again!!
4.0
The location of this place is great! Right on the water and easy to get to. The cottage is small but big enough for a couple or a small family and has everything you need.
My biggest complaint is that there is ONE air conditioner in the living room and it is not enough to cool down the entire house. We had to have our son (18 months old) sleep in the living room since his bedroom was too hot and even with the AC running all day at its highest setting, it only got down to 78 degrees by his bedtime (the bedrooms were mid-80s). This cottage desperately needs some central air conditioning for those hot summer days. Another thing to note is that the beach area in front of the cottage is very rocky (hard to walk on without shoes), but there is a beach area close by for guests that you can go to swim and would be better for small children.
We arrived on a Saturday and the lake was VERY busy with boats and jet skis. Boats gathered at the barge and played loud music until about 10:00ish that night. Sunday was a bit toned down but still a fair number of boats and jet skis. Definitely not the same “party type” feel as Saturday. By Monday it was a completely calm and tranquil lake with hardly any water activity at all.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but wouldn’t come back to this cottage at the height of the summer without better air conditioning.
4.0
Other than the TV going dark on day 2 (and not coming back), and internet being temperamental, the location is spectacular and unit well organized. If only we had planned for the TV/Internet.
5.0
The setting was gorgeous .Cottage was spotless. Enjoyed sitting on the deck overlooking the water. The water was very clean and we saw loons and an eagle. Excellent restaurants were very close and everyone we interacted with was very friendly. Overall a lovely fall getaway.
5.0
Perfect for our family with two young kids. No need to lug everything to and from the beach as the lake is right outside your door. Quiet with plenty of privacy, and very comfortable and cozy. Convenient location. Can’t wait to visit again.
4.0
Very clean and well appointed. Nice beach area.
5.0
Perfect getaway… beautiful clean lake and well equipped cottage. Comfortable beds.
5.0
I haven't taken a vacation for myself in such a long time, and Bayside Sunshine was just the ticket. I loved that the property was nestled on the corner of Leavitt Bay, and we did not have any neighbors the entire weekend! I basically lived in the hammock. And the views...I mean, it was all so breathtaking. Really - I could go on and on about the views, but I digress.
There were just a couple things I wanted to mention about the property. I was a little nervous about cleanliness because I feel like lake houses have a reputation for being a bit dirty and unkept, but this place was pretty well-maintained. We did find a couple dead bugs in the kitchen and on one of the beds, but that's it. The bugs on the outside, however, were relentless at times! FYI for those wanting to go around this time of year...bring your repellent!
Most days the lake was not too bad with boats and jet skis, but the weekends can be a bit noisier. Just an FYI.
I was pleasantly surprised about all the things that came with the place, especially the kitchen - fully equipped! I wish there had been like 1 or 2 more rolls of toilet paper for the bathroom and maybe 1 or 2 more trash bags, but no big deal to get some more. We had a bit of trouble with the wifi and the TV in the beginning, but when all else fails, turn the devices off and on again!
I had also read the past reviews about the beds being super uncomfortable, but these beds were great! Not one complaint about them. Slept very well and was able to keep cool as well.
Communication-wise, if you need to get in touch with the company while you are there, calling or texting the number they provide worked well for me. Beforehand, however, I could not get much communication, but it all turned out ok.
If I could pick one thing to pass onto the management company, however, it would be the front slider screen door. That thing was terrible. It kept coming off of its tracks no matter what we did and was difficult to manage every day.
All in all, this was a great stay and I've gone into full post-vacation depression. Thank you so much - I will absolutely be back in the future when I need another escape!
5.0
What a great getaway
I haven't taken a vacation for myself in such a long time, and Bayside Sunshine was just the ticket. I loved that the property was nestled on the corner of Leavitt Bay, and we did not have any neighbors the entire weekend! I basically lived in the hammock. And the views...I mean, it was all so breathtaking. Really - I could go on and on about the views, but I digress.
There were just a couple things I wanted to mention about the property. I was a little nervous about cleanliness because I feel like lake houses have a reputation for being a bit dirty and unkept, but this place was pretty well-maintained. We did find a couple dead bugs in the kitchen and on one of the beds, but that's it. The bugs on the outside, however, were relentless at times! FYI for those wanting to go around this time of year...bring your repellent!
Most days the lake was not too bad with boats and jet skis, but the weekends can be a bit noisier. Just an FYI.
I was pleasantly surprised about all the things that came with the place, especially the kitchen - fully equipped! I wish there had been like 1 or 2 more rolls of toilet paper for the bathroom and maybe 1 or 2 more trash bags, but no big deal to get some more. We had a bit of trouble with the wifi and the TV in the beginning, but when all else fails, turn the devices off and on again!
I had also read the past reviews about the beds being super uncomfortable, but these beds were great! Not one complaint about them. Slept very well and was able to keep cool as well.
Communication-wise, if you need to get in touch with the company while you are there, calling or texting the number they provide worked well for me. Beforehand, however, I could not get much communication, but it all turned out ok.
If I could pick one thing to pass onto the management company, however, it would be the front slider screen door. That thing was terrible. It kept coming off of its tracks no matter what we did and was difficult to manage every day.
All in all, this was a great stay and I've gone into full post-vacation depression. Thank you so much - I will absolutely be back in the future when I need another escape!
4.0
Very Nice!
very nice location
5.0
We had an amazing stay at Bayside Sunshine. We visited the cottage in the fall, and the views were stunning! The lake, mountains, and colorful leaves made for a breath-taking back drop. There was also a propane fire pit on the point of the peninsula that we enjoyed at night. The inside of the cottage was adorable. There was plenty of space and the rooms were impeccably clean. We enjoyed a paddle boat ride in the morning, which was a perfect way to see the sunrise. While visiting Ossipee, we Hiked Mount Shaw and had a delicious dinner at Harley Jacks nearby. This made for a perfect weekend get away!
5.0
Perfect get away!
We had an amazing stay at Bayside Sunshine. We visited the cottage in the fall, and the views were stunning! The lake, mountains, and colorful leaves made for a breath-taking back drop. There was also a propane fire pit on the point of the peninsula that we enjoyed at night. The inside of the cottage was adorable. There was plenty of space and the rooms were impeccably clean. We enjoyed a paddle boat ride in the morning, which was a perfect way to see the sunrise. While visiting Ossipee, we Hiked Mount Shaw and had a delicious dinner at Harley Jacks nearby. This made for a perfect weekend get away!
5.0
We had an amazing stay at Bayside Sunshine. We visited the cottage in the fall, and the views were stunning! The lake, mountains, and colorful leaves made for a breath-taking back drop. There was also a propane fire pit on the point of the peninsula that we enjoyed at night. The inside of the cottage was adorable. There was plenty of space and the rooms were impeccably clean. We enjoyed a paddle boat ride in the morning, which was a perfect way to see the sunrise. While visiting Ossipee, we Hiked Mount Shaw and had a delicious dinner at Harley Jacks nearby. This made for a perfect weekend get away!
5.0
I'd have to try pretty hard to find something wrong with this place. I probably put 50 miles on the kayak. Loons are everywhere. It is absolutely beautiful. The house had everything we needed, beds were great, shower pressure was great and hot. We will definitely be booking again.
5.0
Just about perfect
I'd have to try pretty hard to find something wrong with this place. I probably put 50 miles on the kayak. Loons are everywhere. It is absolutely beautiful. The house had everything we needed, beds were great, shower pressure was great and hot. We will definitely be booking again.
4.0
Great little place with a nice beach! Kitchen has everything you need. It’s small but it works fine for 3-4 people. AC works well but doesn’t really reach the bedrooms. The rooms and atmosphere are very comfortable but the beds have seen better days so bring some extra fluff.
4.0
Great spot!
Great little place with a nice beach! Kitchen has everything you need. It’s small but it works fine for 3-4 people. AC works well but doesn’t really reach the bedrooms. The rooms and atmosphere are very comfortable but the beds have seen better days so bring some extra fluff.
4.0
The cottage was perfect for what we needed. It was clean and well stocked with dishes, pots/pans etc. We also loved being right on the lake. Only downside was lake was very busy with boats, jet skis etc
4.0
Cozy Cottage
The cottage was perfect for what we needed. It was clean and well stocked with dishes, pots/pans etc. We also loved being right on the lake. Only downside was lake was very busy with boats, jet skis etc
4.0
Family of four, we stayed for a long weekend in September 2020. The cottage is cute and the location is beautiful. Very close to the water, with a nice beach area, and extra swimming area around the side, as it is on the end of a small point - isolated on one side. When entering water, a couple feet of rocks/pebbles, then nice sand for 10 yards or so, and then some sparce lake grass pops up (like tall hay, not slimy, and not overwhelming). Also a nice, wide, shared dock for a boat, or fishing. Only disappointment was the overall cleanliness of the cottage upon arrival. Some cob/spider webs with spiders and bugs in the corners. More than a random spider as one would expect. The sheets appeared to be new and washed, but had old stains on them. Fridge was pretty dirty inside. And there was women's underwear in the top drawer of one of the bureaus. Some minor items like falling curtain rod holders. While we were very focused on COVID, and hoping everythign was disinfected, we were more concerned with the dirt once we arrived. We are hopeful that the COVID cleaning occurred since we received several notices regarding the cleaning standards of Vacasa. Overall, it was nothing we could not get past. We were prepared to wipe everything down on a shared rental property. It was just a little worse than expected. All in all, the cottage, and location were worth the stay. And we would go back to this spot.
4.0
Beutiful spot. A little dirty.
Family of four, we stayed for a long weekend in September 2020. The cottage is cute and the location is beautiful. Very close to the water, with a nice beach area, and extra swimming area around the side, as it is on the end of a small point - isolated on one side. When entering water, a couple feet of rocks/pebbles, then nice sand for 10 yards or so, and then some sparce lake grass pops up (like tall hay, not slimy, and not overwhelming). Also a nice, wide, shared dock for a boat, or fishing. Only disappointment was the overall cleanliness of the cottage upon arrival. Some cob/spider webs with spiders and bugs in the corners. More than a random spider as one would expect. The sheets appeared to be new and washed, but had old stains on them. Fridge was pretty dirty inside. And there was women's underwear in the top drawer of one of the bureaus. Some minor items like falling curtain rod holders. While we were very focused on COVID, and hoping everythign was disinfected, we were more concerned with the dirt once we arrived. We are hopeful that the COVID cleaning occurred since we received several notices regarding the cleaning standards of Vacasa. Overall, it was nothing we could not get past. We were prepared to wipe everything down on a shared rental property. It was just a little worse than expected. All in all, the cottage, and location were worth the stay. And we would go back to this spot.
5.0
My family stayed here for four nights and loved every minute of it. The cottage was clean and stocked, and the views were beautiful. My kids loved having a private beach to swim, fish, and be kids. We didn't feel the need to go anywhere, but we were easily able to drive to North Conway for a day or access grocery stores, etc. We hope to be back!
5.0
Wonderful
My family stayed here for four nights and loved every minute of it. The cottage was clean and stocked, and the views were beautiful. My kids loved having a private beach to swim, fish, and be kids. We didn't feel the need to go anywhere, but we were easily able to drive to North Conway for a day or access grocery stores, etc. We hope to be back!
4.0
Private getaway
If you are looking for peace and tranquility this is the place for you. It’s located right on the lake and the private beach was amazing, the water was clear and amazing swimming. The cottage was a little small but enough for my spouse and I, any more people and it would have been a little crowded. The communication with management was a little rough, we were not really sure where to park our vehicle or dispose of our trash, our tv was not working on day one and after attempting daily communication with management it was finally fixed after 3 days. I would definitely rent this cottage again for the privacy, swimming and the amazing lake views, that’s exactly what we needed.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Freedom?
The average price for a rental in Freedom is $311 per night. This rental is $97 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tranquil lakefront cottage with private beach, boat slip & fishing kayak access. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Tranquil lakefront cottage with private beach, boat slip & fishing kayak access pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Tranquil lakefront cottage with private beach, boat slip & fishing kayak access?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony / patio.
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