Charming dog-friendly lakefront cottage with private dock & community beach

Just about any location on Lake Winnipesaukee is wonderful in magical, and we certainly prefer your authentic, uninsulated, wood frame lakefront cabins and cottages. This property tucked in Smith Cove near West Alton fits that description.We had some issues that were relatively minor, including overly bright non-dimmable LED lightbulbs with no shades, fortunately Vacasa was quick and professional in responding. At the dining table, there are no real dining room chairs, just a couple of easy chairs that are not suited for dining purposes. Also, the walls in the bedroom were covered with framed family photos, which was offputting. We removed them for the duration of our weeklong stay, safely tucked on the floor in the living room. The view from the front sun porch and dock is spectacular, this alone made it worthwhile. We use the barbecue for a few meals, that was definitely handy. It’s a nice walk around the area on the dirt road, always fun to see what neighbors are doing to their properties, it was a mix of old style and brand new giant houses, which I think Are too much but that’s a whole separate conversation. We would consider returning, the one big factor being orientation: from the Tuftonboro side of the lake the sunset views are spectacular, in Smith Cove the sun pretty much disappears by 2 PM this time of year, being early to mid September. Overall, a good value.

Great time on quiet lake

Location was great. House needs some updates and garbage collection needs to be better

Great location. Charming, rustic cabin. Excellent dock for swimming. Lovely, large screened-in porch. Owner/ managing company was very responsive. Would return.

Wonderful scenic hideaway.

What a fantastic place on Lake Winnepausakke.

The dock, the view and the location.

It was quiet and relaxing. Loved sitting on the screened in porch and watching the loons swim by.

Everything was perfect at this property, the neighbors were all so nice and kind, the views were outstanding, water was perfect and clear! We would absolutely stay here again! Only thing we wish there was would be an outside fire pit, staple to the home on the water.

The location was amazing tucked in an outlet of the Lake. We had a great time relaxing

Great spot, great doc, great everything. It was a little small. but still nice. The only thing that it lacked was a couple of AC units because it gets very hot if it is a hot humid day especially upstairs in the loft.

Great area , boat dock , fishing. Close to weirs Beach. A wonderful family getaway.