Lakefront all-season beauty and fun!

Jaffrey, New Hampshire
$277 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

This 1939 cabin has all the woodsy charm you're looking for and more. Two bedrooms, large living room with skylight, woodburning stove in a beautiful stone fireplace, and a wraparound deck with peaceful, pristine Thorndike Pond sparkling right across the well-maintained dirt road. The property is on 2.7 acres of woods next to Blaine State Forest.
Our private lakefront offers a stunning view of Mt. Monadnock, a dock, firepit, swimming or kayaking in summer and cross country skiing in winter. It has a bunkhouse that sleeps two more guests in summer, attached to a wood-burning sauna that's great for any time of year! Fifteen minutes from all the stores, restaurants, culture and charm of Peterborough. The best fireworks anywhere, best farm animals at Friendly Farm, great hike up Monadnock, glorious fall foliage, family skiing at nearby Crotched Mountain, hay and sleigh rides at Silver Ranch, professional summer theater at the Peterborough Players, ice cream at Kimball's... the perfect, mellow vacation spot for a family or small group in any season.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    At Least 80% Organic Food Humane Treatment Of Captive Wild Animals Local Artist Showcase Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Vegan Dining Options
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near A Zoo On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Note From Host: NO Smoking Is Allowed Anywhere On The Property. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Rachel C.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    Our favorite place. So peaceful and beautiful. It's clean and has everything we needed, and then some. We love the baby loons and the bald eagle!

  • Caryn Hubbard W.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    My 6th year staying at this wonderful place. The waterfront location is the best and my entire family has grown to love it as much as I do. Sarah and Paul are the best hosts.. Already looking forward to next year!!

  • Mitchell S.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Lovely inside and outside and caring hosts.

  • Vee & Mike D.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2024

    Stayed Aug 25, 2024

    We had a wonderful time. Cabin is quaint. The pond is absolutely gorgeous. Surrounding area is beautiful with lots of antiques shops. Would definitely come back again.

  • Caryn Hubbard W.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Always such a wonderful place to stay. Our family just loves our time there.

  • Rachel C.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    Our third summer staying at Paul and Sarah's, and it just keeps getting better and better. It's beautiful, it's comfortable, it's peaceful. It's pure magic. Thank you so much!!!!!

  • Elizabeth B.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    My family of five had a wonderful week. Loved the rustic feel! We were welcomed with beautiful flowers and well stocked food and essentials. The beach was awesome with a gorgeous view of the mountain. Kayaking was our favorite. We took trips to nearby Keene and Peterborough did some shopping and had lunch. Thank you, Sarah and Paul, for a wonderful vacation! Regards, Liz

  • Amy H.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2023

    Stayed Aug 14, 2023

    The property is lovely. A cabin built in the 30's retaining its true north country lake cabin feel. A fireplace insert for taking the chill off the evening, nice (recently rebuilt) deck overlooking the lake with great afternoon breezes. Gas range, firepit, wifi. No reliable cell signal (use wifi calling), no cable TV so bring your login/password info for access to your favorite stuff. Great selection of DVD movies (for adults, though) and family games. Two comfortable bedrooms (we slept like a rock) and a generous supply of linens and (especially) towels. Also a well-stocked kitchen with great pots & pans. A thoughtfully selected collection of tea, pancake/waffle mix, s'mores components, mac & cheese, etc. Great selection of inflated water toys, kayaks, and water shoes. Only negative comment: the cleanliness could be improved. Kitchen and bath fixtures were clean, but floors and walls and ceilings and windows were in need of a good once-over. Host was very caring and responsive, and felt like a friend after our visit.

  • Caryn Hubbard W.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2023

    Stayed Jul 25, 2023

    My fifth summer here and always such a relaxing and fun time. My whole family loves to visit and we even have our own kayaks just for this vacation. The new dock is great and kids love fishing from it. Fun to see the various lake wildlife such as the loons and baby ducks, and some turtles. Sarah and Paul are fantastic to respond to any questions. Already booked for 2024!!

  • Rachel C.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2023

    Stayed Jul 11, 2023

    This was our second trip to this truly special spot on Thorndike Pond. What a treat. We had stunning weather most of the time, but even the few rainy days were spent well in the cozy and classic cottage. It has everything we needed. And while nearby areas were scorching, we stayed comfortably cool in the house under the shade of the massive pines, and enjoyed the pleasant breezes at the waterfront. We spent our stay staring out at the water and watching the heron and loons, and reading for hours. We took the kayaks out to the island to pick some of the most delicious blueberries ever. Almost all of our meals consisted of delicious, fresh food from nearby spots like Rosaly's farm stand. The addition of the ladder on the dock was a huge hit!! We didn't even know we were missing it last year, but it makes such a difference! This place is so peaceful that it's actually a little baffling. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$277+
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