Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok

Gilmanton IW, New Hampshire
$409 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

With access to 200’ of beach on Crystal Lake with a gorgeous view of the Belknap Mountain range – our property has the best view on the lake!
Built in the 1930's, the Brown Camp has quaint, New England summer cottage architecture with a full kitchen, bathroom with shower, and 3 bedrooms.
The property rents from Saturday to Saturday during the summer season. Living room with smart TV (bring your Netflix password!) Dinning room table inside plus one on the screened porch!Sleeps 7 total (hard limit).
Bedroom #1: Queen bed.
Bedroom #2: Two Twin beds or a King
Bedroom #3 One Twin bed
Living room: Futon for up to 2
Big Screened porch with a view of the lake, chairs for reading, relaxing, etc. and a full table for semi-outdoor dinning or evening card games.

Aptly named, Crystal Lake has clean, clear water. Our location has a naturally sandy beach (no rocks, and you can see to the bottom!) great for families and swimming, fishing, boating. We have 3 piers and a large swim raft which is placed deep enough to dive from. We provide kayaks, canoes, paddleboat, rowboats, and life preservers for your use. This is a great place for lounging on the beach while watching your kids swim, floating in a tube with a drink, fishing, or exploring the area in a kayak. Picnic tables and large yard for yard games- bring your favorites along! Shuffleboard court available. Quiet roads for biking/jogging with beautiful views. Owner lives on property if you need assistance.

Perfect for Family Reunions- this is one of 3 cottages on site (inquire for available dates).

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need including a microwave, coffee maker, plenty of pots and pans, dishes, glasses and silverware.

Outside there is a picnic table, lawn furniture and a gas grill. The living room has plenty of space to relax, with a stone fireplace for chilly nights and free firewood! Wifi is included, no landline. Cell service is generally good but can vary by carrier.
Pets Welcome! $150 fee.

Linens: You can bring your own sheets and towels or rent them from us for very affordable prices.

Boats and firewood are available free: The free use of rowboats, canoes, Kayaks and a paddle boat are shared by the 3 cottages at Crystal Acres but yes, you can bring your own boat as well. There is plenty of mooring space.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    3 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Or Patio Barbecue Grill Firepit Free Firewood Garden Outdoor Fireplace
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village In The Mountains Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Note From Host: Outside Yes. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

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Review Review

  • Ray B.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    The owners were very nice and accomodating helping us with anything we needed. This was a perfect location to stay at for the races at NHIS.

  • kate k.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2022

    Stayed Sep 3, 2022

    Great library

  • Jim M.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2021

    Stayed Jun 12, 2021

    Would definitely come back! Would highly recommend! Family friendly. Great fishing, the scenery was breathtaking.

  • Irene R.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2020

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    My husband, myself along with my sister and brother-in-law stayed a week in September in the Villa. The property was gorgeous, weather was fabulous and Sue and Art were the perfect hosts. It was one of the most relaxing weeks we’ve had in a very long time and are thankful for the time we spent enjoying the property and Everything the camp had to offer!

  • Stacy C.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2020

    Stayed Aug 15, 2020

    This place is a little slice of heaven. The cabin was absolutely perfect- It was rustic, with plenty of space, comfortable beds, and everything you need to make delicious meals! The beach front is absolutely beautiful, the best spot on the lake, with a sandy beach, three piers, a dock to swim out to, and every kind of water toy you can imagine! My family had a blast canoeing, kayaking fishing, swimming, and enjoying a week of lake life! We will definitely be renting here in future years! Thanks to Sue and Art for being such awesome hosts, they were attentive, but not overbearing! I already miss the view, and the sunsets over the lake!

  • Cheri F.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2020

    Stayed Jun 27, 2020

    Was exactly what I expected with pics and description.owners were super friendly and helpful when necessary but never overbearing,as they live on the property.well water was super nice! Also VERY welcoming and accommodating with our two dogs.the free use of canoes and kayaks was sweet.What really stunk was the weather.we only had one beach day,if they could have controlled the weather it would have been an outstanding week!! Than you all for a relaxing vacation

  • Abby R.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2019

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    I spent a week at this property with my friends and family, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. The cabins are quaint and rustic with nothing fancy but just the right amount of space. We spent most of our time at the lake, with the extremely friendly and accommodating owners of the property. The porch in the Brown Camp cabin, where we stayed, is perfect for meals and makes cool evenings and rainy days enjoyable. The property is adorable, with 3 docks and a floating raft, plenty of canoes and kayaks to use as we pleased, and floats and toys for the kids to use on the beach and in the water. There's a cute country store 5 min down the road if you need supplies. If you're looking for a comfortable, cabin vacation next to a quiet lake where you can kick back and relax and forget about the real world, this is your place. We definitely plan to return as often as we can.

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Includes taxes and fees
$409+
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