Waterfront Smith Cove Lake House includes dock

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Welcome to the Smith Cove Lake House
2nd floor room 1 - lake view
View of lake house from the driveway
Patio seating with umbrellas, one of may spots for dining
Lake house front porch with lake view
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9.6Outstanding
(12 Ratings)
"I have rented in the area during the summer for 29 years because my parents live here i have rented houses on Governors Island and This property was awesome beyond words gorgeous beach dock , bed..."
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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(12 Ratings)

House in Gilford, NH

15 guests · 6 bedrooms · 7 baths

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About this house rental

WATERFRONT SMITH COVE LAKE HOUSE

Reserve your own four-season lake house on an acre of land on Lake Winnipesaukee’s Smith Cove, a quiet no wake area of the lake. This Smith Cove lake house was built in 1894 and is located in a quiet residential neighborhood. House features include charming accommodations for 15, a wrap around covered porch, beautifully landscaped grounds with shrubs and flowering gardens, private sandy beach for safe natural sand swimming, and covered gazebo on the dock. Boat slip for 25' boat included with prior arrangement at time of reservation. Ideal for multi-generational family getaways or an escape with friends. Convenient to many Lake Region activities with all the comforts and safety systems for an extended stay.

This lake house has six bedrooms, all uniquely decorated and varying in size. One is on the first floor and five on the second floor, most with views of the lake. All rooms have queen beds, private baths, and air conditioners to insure your personal comfort. The first floor room features a 2-person Jacuzzi and a garden view. Four of the second floor rooms have views of the lake and one corner room has a 4-poster bed with a garden view. Single rollaway beds are available to add to three of the rooms if your group is more than twelve. Additional accommodations are available upon request. Linens and towels for each room are provided at check in. Full laundry with washer and dryer is available in the mud room on the first floor off the kitchen to maintain linens during your stay if needed.

Free Wi-Fi throughout to stay connected with friends, family or your business while enjoying the quiet relaxation that lake living has to offer.

The spacious living room with lake views is furnished with comfy sofas and chairs to gather with your group for chats, enjoy your favorite book or some friendly competition with a board game. There is also a large screen TV in this room.

There are a variety of restaurants nearby but you’ll likely prefer to make yourself at home in the newly renovated fully equipped kitchen including a table for eight. We hope where to dine in this lake house will be the biggest decision of your day. Will it be at the family table in the living room, in one of the comfy chairs on the porch to enjoy the lake view, under the umbrella at the outside tables on the back patio, or at the table in the gazebo so you can enjoy the sounds of the lake and the amazing views? The kitchen also features doorstep access to the back patio surrounded by gardens complete with new gas grill and tables for seating, all with their own umbrellas. Two popular nearby area restaurants offer discounts to guests of this lake house. Just a short walk away, The Lyon’s Den Restaurant & Tavern has great water views is open for lunch and dinner. Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, a local landmark for great food, fun and entertainment, is an Irish pub just a short mile drive away.

This house operated as an inn for almost thirty years before transitioning to a house rental. For your safety, the house is fully equipped with a fire alarm system including sprinklers throughout and carbon monoxide detectors. Easy access to the water is just a short walk away along the brick pathway across a manicured lawn. Owners have a home next door and are there much of the time to answer any questions you may have or provide immediate assistance if any issues should occur.

In warmer weather you’ll find the opportunity to relax with a book, to spend time connecting with family and friends, to enjoy the sights from the gazebo irresistible and you may never leave. If you do want to explore the area activities our location between Meredith and Wolfeboro is ideal for convenient access to a variety of lake attractions. Bank of NH Pavilion featuring top live entertainment is only minutes away. Dock your own boat using the boat slip available with prior request or make arrangements with one of the area marinas for a rental during your stay.

The natural wood walls found throughout much of the house makes for a warm and inviting location in the winter months. A perfect location to gather with the family and friends for the holidays or winter break. Gunstock Mountain is less than six miles from the house for skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and Nordic skiing with 227 skiable acres and 28 trails. In summer months, Gunstock offers treetop adventures, off road Segway tours, mountain coaster and more.

The lake house is available for seven-night reservations from Saturday to Saturday. Shorter stays may be available off-season upon request.

A pet may be allowed with prior approval from the owner for a nightly fee of $25.00.

Registered guests only. Our neighborhood is quiet, so please no parties or pets. If you are looking for a lakefront location to unwind conveniently located to all the area activities and attractions with private beach and boat access comfortable for a group of all ages, this Smith Cove lake house is your answer.

Amenities at Waterfront Smith Cove Lake House includes dock

Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
No pets allowed
Garden
Stove
Laundry services
Bath or shower
Towels
Desk
Hairdryer

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(12 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
I have rented in the area during the summer for 29 years because my parents live here i have rented houses on Governors Island and This property was awesome beyond words gorgeous beach dock , bedrooms for anybody you want to invite and if you’re just there with your spouse, it’s still felt cozy. Loved it.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Great experience and great property for a large group. Kitchen was more than adequate for our group 12 adults and 2 children. Perfect location to just kick back and relax on the porch or down by the water. Owner was nearby and available for any questions or concerns. Would recommend highly.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2024
Beautiful location, beach is wonderful for small children, quiet cove. House is large enough to accommodate a large group. Wrap around porch and outside patio with seating makes up for the small kitchen. Owner is close by and is readily available if needed.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2025
The best things about this house are the gazebo, the dock and that our family had their own bed/bathrooms. Upon arrival we were struck with many posted negative signs: Don't walk on the grass, limit yard games to the (small) beach, don't move any furniture, no food in the bedrooms, etc. This is not a fully stocked kitchen; there were only flimsy bargain cooking utensils and no soaps (dishwasher/dish/hand/laundry). There were many plates and eating utensils, but very dull utility knives . There was no Tupperware, baggies, plastic or aluminum wrap. Grill worked great but the grill utensils were almost unusable. When we asked for more toilet paper we were told that we had to buy it ourselves. Bob did enter the house during our stay. 3 of our 6 days were disturbed by loud machinery of the pot-smoking landscape crew. Bob allowed us to move a picnic table from the back patio to the gazebo (only 2 coffee tables there) with the numerous reminders that we needed to put it back. Most of the trash cans didn't have any extra required (another sign) plastic bag liners; we were told that we had to get them ourselves. The lighting inside is poor and several of the switches at the entrances to bedrooms didn't work. This house is on a crowded property with at least 5 other buildings very close to it with people walking between the house and the beach/gazebo. We made the most of this rental with ample parking and it is on a beautiful lake. Take the listing descriptions with a grain of salt...

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Waterfront Smith Cove Lake House includes dock. 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 Waterfront Smith Cove Lake House includes dock pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Waterfront Smith Cove Lake House includes dock?

We found 20 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioning, non-smoking, tv, coffee/tea maker, and refridgerator.


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