Located in Barnstead, this lovely house for $415 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Our newly renovated waterfront lake house retreat w/ 1500 SF , 3BR, 2BA, open concept living room + kitchen + lower level w/ arcade game is the perfect destination for your next getaway. Featuring new modern coastal furnishings, expansive deck + patio overlooking stunning views of Locke Lake. Enjoy private dock for fishing, shallow/gradual walk out swimming area, s'mores around the firepit, kayak, canoe, fishing boat with paddles. Perfect for all seasons, families + romantic getaway! Conveniently located 15 minutes south of Alton Bay on Lake winnipesaukee, 25 minutes from Gunstock Mountain and 25 minutes from Weirs Beach in Laconia. *NOTE-Our Summer months are Saturday to Saturday stays. However, feel free to reach out if you need different arrangements and we will do our best to accommodate. The space: The property is 1500 +/- sf, 3BR, 2BA with finished lower level with queen pull out sofa (2 queen bedrooms, 1 bunk bed room, 1 pull out queen sofa in finished lower level) FIRST FLOOR: has an open concept kitchen living room space featuring modern coastal decor, electric fireplace with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM: is located off the kitchen/living room and has a queen bed, 2 night tables with lamps, vaulted ceilings with large windows, blinds for privacy and a closet with shelving, luggage racks and hangers. FIRST FLOOR BUNK ROOM: is located off the living room area with a bunk set (two twins), vaulted ceiling, closet with luggage rack, shelving and hangers. KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, U shaped w/seating for four, gas stove and electric oven, Alexa for music, drip coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, cooking basics pots/pans, cooking utensils, dishware, flatware and wine glasses. Spices, dish detergent and dishwashing pods. LIVING ROOM: Leather sectional couch, 2 accent chairs, coffee table and large flat screen Smart TV for streaming services, ceiling fan, custom stone fireplace wall with electric fireplace and entire wall of floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lake. FIRST FLOOR FULL BATHROOM: Custom modern walk in tiled shower with frameless glass shower doors, vanity with bath towels. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL: BEDROOM 3: Queen bed with two night tables, lamps and closet with luggage rack, shelving with hangers and gorgeous view of lake. TV AREA: Smart TV, queen sofa bed, 2 comfortable fold up cots available upon request, arcade game (with pacman + 100 other games) and dart board with walk out french doors to newly installed paver patio overlooking lake and firepit. Perfect for kids! BATHROOM: Walk in modern custom tiled corner shower with glass doors, pedestal sink + stackable washer/dryer. OUTDOOR SPACES: DECK: Located directly off the living room, our new large composite deck with outdoor dining set with 6 chairs, outdoor sectional with seating for 6-8, 2 floor poufs, gas grill and solar deck lighting, bluetooth speakers, spot light that lights up backyard and gorgeous views of the lake. PATIO: located directly off finished lower level, our newly installed paver patio with outdoor sofa, two accent chairs and coffee table surrounded by lush hydrangea bushes, tropical rock landscape overlooking the lake and firepit FIRE PIT: Firepit with 6 adirondack resin chairs located on our newly installed backyard lawn near the lake OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Water entry is gradual and great for small children, kayaks, paddle boards, canoe, 2 seat fishing boat, fire pit w/6 chairs and gas grill. During the Fall months, enjoy leaf peeping with gorgeous fall foliage and many hiking trails nearby. In the winter, enjoy ice fishing, ice skating, and snow shoeing right on the lake outside your door. Gunstock Resort is nearby and has great skiing, sledding, and tubing! OTHER AMENITIES: Free WiFi, Netflix/Hulu/FireTV/linens/bath towels/beach towels included, washer and dryer for laundry, keyless entry, starter sets of paper towels, shampoos, toilet paper and laundry detergent. BOAT DOCK/FIRE PIT/GRILL (for fishing/swimming) Available from end of May through early October. Kayaks and paddleboards not available once ice freezes. SHED: Shed will have garbage barrels on outside wall, leaf blower to clean off deck and patio and outdoor lounge chairs, life preservers, raft (s) ect. PARKING: Driveway ( Up to 6 vehicles best to keep at 4), No on street parking permitted. SAFETY: Our house has security cameras located in the exterior front, side and rear of house. The neighborhood is quiet and very friendly. OTHER NOTES: 1. Regarding Covid 19: We are committed to ensuring that our home is cleaned and sanitized for each stay. All mattresses, pillows and duvets have hypoallergenic protectors and all bedding including duvet covers are washed for each stay. 2. No parties, No smoking of any kind and/or vaping & due to allergies of future guests we unfortunately do not allow pets. 3. As with any lake, the Lakes in the NH region are regularly tested to ensure they are safe for swimming and fishing. If the lake is closed due to safety reasons or circumstances beyond our control by the NH state or local authorities, we are unable to refund for these events. Kayaking, boating and use of our private dock can still be enjoyed. Guest access Entire home and yard. If our pontoon boat/jet skis tied to the dock, please do not touch or enter the boat. The pontoon boat/jet skis are not part of the rental. Other things to note 2 comfortable cots are available upon request but must be requested well in advance so cleaning staff can leave them out. There is plenty of room in the finished lower level for the cots/sleeping. The loft off the open kitchen/living room area is used for storage and not accessible/usable/not part of rental. Locke lake in Barnstead NH is a quiet lakeside community. There are several local attractions but these are a few of our favorites: Lake Winnipesaukee (Large lake for a variety of seasonal water activities): 11 miles Weirs Beach (Lake Winnipesaukee): 25 miles Bank of NH Pavilion - Gilford, NH concert venue: 23 miles Alton Bay (several restaurants and shops); 8 miles Moonlight Meadery & Hidden Moon Brewery (great views) 8.8 miles Northwoods Brewery (great menu, bakery and large bar area) 16 miles Johnson’s Steak & Seafood & Dairy Bar (ice cream, seafood, steak), New Durham, NH: 6 miles Gunstock for variety of seasonal recreational activities: 19 miles Mount Major - Alton, NH (hiking & snowmobile trails): 11 miles Tanger Factory Outlets - Tilton, NH: 21 miles Kangamangus Highway, White Mountains - Lincoln, NH: 65 miles away Getting around: We have parking for 4 vehicles in the driveway. No street parking. Our private lake community is family friendly and quiet but close to many fun attractions. Feel free to browse the neighborhood on foot or bike (bikes not part of rental). Lots of side streets around the lake with little to no traffic. Please note that many live in the community year round and quiet time is 10pm. *NOTE-Our Summer months are Saturday to Saturday stays. However, feel free to reach out if you need different arrangements and we will do our best to accommodate. We are dedicated to ensuring that your stay is perfect! If at anytime you need anything or have a concern, please contact us directly as we strive for a 5 star review rating