Stoneturtle is a cabin on Huntress Pond located in Central New Hampshire with Japanese influences and most suitable for young families, individuals and couples wishing to spend time pond-side, relaxing, fishing, swimming, boating, barbecuing or reading, writing and painting. Although I would prefer one week or longer guests weekend bookings are available. In the case of longer rentals a discounted rate is possible. Stoneturtle is unsuitable for renters looking for hotel-like accommodations or merrymaking. as there are neighbors to consider and the cabin has only one bathroom Sith a septic system. It is also unsuitable for those with restricted physical movement due to the number of stairs leading down to the cabin as well as level changes in the house itself. The rental season begins Memorial Day and extends through the middle of October. Nearby are hiking trails, blueberry picking and historical sites. The cabin is one hour from Lake Winnepasaukee and the White Mountains, an hour and a half from Boston and less than an hour to the sea. An overview of the cabin: The cabin has a compact but fully equipped kitchen, a dining table for four, two small sitting areas indoors and outdoors. The living area is filled with books and artwork. The bathroom has an older shower but a new toilet and hot water heater. Sleeping is on futon mattresses placed directly on the reed-matted tatami floor. Please do not wear shoes indoors and instead bring slippers of extra socks. Absolutely no shoes allowed on the tatami floored rooms. There is no linen or towel laundering services provided so bring your own sheets and towels. if you are coming form afar sheets and towels are available for an additional fee. Basic materials for cleaning are provided. There is a canoe and a kayak with life vests available. There is a picnic table, a charcoal barbecue. The grill must be cleaned before departure; suggest covering the grill with aluminum foil. There is and a fire pit. Obtain wood purchased locally at area markets. All trash is to be taken away by you or brought to the local transfer station on Tuesdays through Saturdays. The transfer station has has strict rules about separating different kinds of trash. If this arrangement is not possible for you, we can discuss an alternative plan and fee. Upon departure be sure all lights are off, windows closed and everything clean and replaced to original location upon departure. Failure to follow the rules will cause you to lose your deposit. Remember the golden rule of vacation home rental sites...that you are a guest in someone’s home...not in a hotel. Welcome to Stonetrutle House on Huntress Pond Jean-Pierre Chretien Stoneturtle, Barnstead NH May 2024