House in Barnstead, NH
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
There’s something different about waking up this close to the water. At this Locke Lake cottage, mornings can begin slowly, coffee in hand, sunlight filtering through the trees, and the lake just steps away. Before long, someone is reaching for a paddle, the kids are watching for loons near the dock, and another easy lake day has begun.
Set on a large wooded lot at the quiet end of a peninsula, this completely updated cottage offers a peaceful place for up to 6 guests to settle in and enjoy New Hampshire lake life. The south-facing waterfront brings plenty of sunshine, while mature trees offer welcome shade throughout the summer. Best of all, the home sits along a quiet no-wake area of Locke Lake, creating a relaxed setting for swimming, paddling, wildlife watching, and simply being together.
Inside, the home feels comfortable and easy to live in, with inviting spaces to gather after a full day outside. Settle into the living room for a movie on the Smart TV with Amazon Fire Stick, pull out a board game, or simply unwind together while planning tomorrow’s lake adventure.
WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
After full days on the lake, everyone has a comfortable place to recharge.
Primary Bedroom: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: Twin over Twin bunk bed
Fresh linens are provided for all guest beds, and with 2 full bathrooms, there’s plenty of space for everyone to get ready for another day by the lake.
KITCHEN & DINING
The kitchen is ready for everything from quick breakfasts before heading outside to relaxed dinners at home. A full-size refrigerator and freezer, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and Keurig K-Duo make everyday meals simple, with cookware, dishes, and dining essentials available for your stay.
The indoor dining area seats up to 6, but when the weather is too good to stay inside, take dinner outdoors. The spacious deck includes a screened area where you can linger over meals, conversation, and lake evenings without giving the bugs an invitation.
THE WATERFRONT
But the real heart of this stay is outside.
Locke Lake is approximately 25 feet from the home, putting the waterfront at the center of your stay. Wander down to the waterside patio, settle into an Adirondack chair, or head straight for the private dock. The water near the dock is swimmable and approximately 3 feet deep, making it easy to cool off on warm summer afternoons.
When you’re ready to explore, choose your ride:
3 single-person kayaks
Canoe
Rowboat
Life jackets provided
Paddle through the quieter corners of the lake and keep an eye out for the wildlife that calls this area home. Loons, bald eagles, beavers, mink, foxes, and other wildlife are among the sights you may encounter around this peaceful setting.
OUTDOOR LIVING
Some of the best moments here may be the ones that aren’t planned. Spend an afternoon by the dock, settle into an Adirondack chair beside the water, or gather on the deck as another lake day winds down.
The large wooded lot offers both sunshine and shade, while the south-facing waterfront makes it easy to spend as much of the day outside as possible. Whether you’re sharing dinner on the screened deck or simply watching the lake grow still in the evening, there’s always another reason to stay outside a little longer.
BEYOND THE LAKE
When you feel like exploring, there’s plenty to discover beyond the waterfront. Mount Major offers family-friendly hiking with spectacular views, while Gunstock Mountain Resort is about 20 minutes away for skiing and other seasonal adventures.
Nearby Alton and Wolfeboro offer restaurants and places to explore, while Laconia, Rochester, and Concord are also within driving distance for even more options.
And this isn’t only a summer escape. When winter arrives, the area transforms with opportunities for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and days on the slopes at Gunstock.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
The waterfront is unfenced, and swimming is at your own risk. Children should be closely supervised at all times around the lake, dock, and water.
✦ Stairs
Please note that this property has stairs, including stairs providing access between the waterside patio and the lake. Guests should use caution when using the stairs, especially children and anyone with mobility concerns.
✦ Concierge Service
Make your stay even more enjoyable with our concierge services. Whether you’re looking for local recommendations, help planning activities, or assistance arranging something special during your stay, our team is happy to help. Please reach out for available options and additional details.
Enjoy Locke Lake! All guests are welcome to enjoy the community amenities, including beaches, kayaking, tennis, golf, volleyball, bocce, horseshoe pits, fishing, snowmobiling, and more.
Locke Lake is a smaller, quieter lake that is ideal for paddling and small boating. Please note that the community boat launch and motorized watercraft amenities are not available to short-term renters.
The wood stove is not available for regular guest use.
The road leading to the property is gravel and may become muddy or develop potholes during the spring.
This isn’t a stay built around a packed itinerary. It’s a place for slow mornings, paddles across calm water, meals on the screened deck, wildlife sightings from the shore, and evenings when nobody is quite ready to go inside.
Come for Locke Lake. Stay for the kind of days that feel a little slower here.
Please note: Equipment you see around if not on your hosts property are `others` private property and should not be disturbed.
The garage may only be accessed by guests who have arranged to use the Level 2 EV charger (Tesla/NACS connector).
✦ Stairs
Please note that this property has stairs, including stairs providing access between the waterside patio and the lake. Guests should use caution when using the stairs, especially children and anyone with mobility concerns.
✦ Concierge Service
Make your stay even more enjoyable with our concierge services. Whether you’re looking for local recommendations, help planning activities, or assistance arranging something special during your stay, our team is happy to help. Please reach out for available options and additional details.
✅ Good News! Your stay includes coverage for accidental damage and mishaps. We take your safety and security seriously, and this property has special local compliance requirements of a signed rental agreement and ID verification. To make this easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account — it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots.
Set on a large wooded lot at the quiet end of a peninsula, this completely updated cottage offers a peaceful place for up to 6 guests to settle in and enjoy New Hampshire lake life. The south-facing waterfront brings plenty of sunshine, while mature trees offer welcome shade throughout the summer. Best of all, the home sits along a quiet no-wake area of Locke Lake, creating a relaxed setting for swimming, paddling, wildlife watching, and simply being together.
Inside, the home feels comfortable and easy to live in, with inviting spaces to gather after a full day outside. Settle into the living room for a movie on the Smart TV with Amazon Fire Stick, pull out a board game, or simply unwind together while planning tomorrow’s lake adventure.
WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
After full days on the lake, everyone has a comfortable place to recharge.
Primary Bedroom: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: Twin over Twin bunk bed
Fresh linens are provided for all guest beds, and with 2 full bathrooms, there’s plenty of space for everyone to get ready for another day by the lake.
KITCHEN & DINING
The kitchen is ready for everything from quick breakfasts before heading outside to relaxed dinners at home. A full-size refrigerator and freezer, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and Keurig K-Duo make everyday meals simple, with cookware, dishes, and dining essentials available for your stay.
The indoor dining area seats up to 6, but when the weather is too good to stay inside, take dinner outdoors. The spacious deck includes a screened area where you can linger over meals, conversation, and lake evenings without giving the bugs an invitation.
THE WATERFRONT
But the real heart of this stay is outside.
Locke Lake is approximately 25 feet from the home, putting the waterfront at the center of your stay. Wander down to the waterside patio, settle into an Adirondack chair, or head straight for the private dock. The water near the dock is swimmable and approximately 3 feet deep, making it easy to cool off on warm summer afternoons.
When you’re ready to explore, choose your ride:
3 single-person kayaks
Canoe
Rowboat
Life jackets provided
Paddle through the quieter corners of the lake and keep an eye out for the wildlife that calls this area home. Loons, bald eagles, beavers, mink, foxes, and other wildlife are among the sights you may encounter around this peaceful setting.
OUTDOOR LIVING
Some of the best moments here may be the ones that aren’t planned. Spend an afternoon by the dock, settle into an Adirondack chair beside the water, or gather on the deck as another lake day winds down.
The large wooded lot offers both sunshine and shade, while the south-facing waterfront makes it easy to spend as much of the day outside as possible. Whether you’re sharing dinner on the screened deck or simply watching the lake grow still in the evening, there’s always another reason to stay outside a little longer.
BEYOND THE LAKE
When you feel like exploring, there’s plenty to discover beyond the waterfront. Mount Major offers family-friendly hiking with spectacular views, while Gunstock Mountain Resort is about 20 minutes away for skiing and other seasonal adventures.
Nearby Alton and Wolfeboro offer restaurants and places to explore, while Laconia, Rochester, and Concord are also within driving distance for even more options.
And this isn’t only a summer escape. When winter arrives, the area transforms with opportunities for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and days on the slopes at Gunstock.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
The waterfront is unfenced, and swimming is at your own risk. Children should be closely supervised at all times around the lake, dock, and water.
✦ Stairs
Please note that this property has stairs, including stairs providing access between the waterside patio and the lake. Guests should use caution when using the stairs, especially children and anyone with mobility concerns.
✦ Concierge Service
Make your stay even more enjoyable with our concierge services. Whether you’re looking for local recommendations, help planning activities, or assistance arranging something special during your stay, our team is happy to help. Please reach out for available options and additional details.
Enjoy Locke Lake! All guests are welcome to enjoy the community amenities, including beaches, kayaking, tennis, golf, volleyball, bocce, horseshoe pits, fishing, snowmobiling, and more.
Locke Lake is a smaller, quieter lake that is ideal for paddling and small boating. Please note that the community boat launch and motorized watercraft amenities are not available to short-term renters.
The wood stove is not available for regular guest use.
The road leading to the property is gravel and may become muddy or develop potholes during the spring.
This isn’t a stay built around a packed itinerary. It’s a place for slow mornings, paddles across calm water, meals on the screened deck, wildlife sightings from the shore, and evenings when nobody is quite ready to go inside.
Come for Locke Lake. Stay for the kind of days that feel a little slower here.
Please note: Equipment you see around if not on your hosts property are `others` private property and should not be disturbed.
The garage may only be accessed by guests who have arranged to use the Level 2 EV charger (Tesla/NACS connector).
✦ Stairs
Please note that this property has stairs, including stairs providing access between the waterside patio and the lake. Guests should use caution when using the stairs, especially children and anyone with mobility concerns.
✦ Concierge Service
Make your stay even more enjoyable with our concierge services. Whether you’re looking for local recommendations, help planning activities, or assistance arranging something special during your stay, our team is happy to help. Please reach out for available options and additional details.
✅ Good News! Your stay includes coverage for accidental damage and mishaps. We take your safety and security seriously, and this property has special local compliance requirements of a signed rental agreement and ID verification. To make this easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account — it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots.
Amenities at Rustic Lakeside Cabin | Dock + Kayaks | Locke Lake
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Barnstead, NH
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