Cozy cottage on Golden Pond with amazing views

Fernledge was a phenomenal lakeside cottage! From the moment you turn off the main road it feels special; like you are entering a secret. The pictures don't really do the place justice. Yes, it is a cottage so don't go expecting some sort of modern mega-mansion. Instead it fits into the landscape and allows you to feel part of that setting without the discomforts of camping. The addition of a screened in porch was a wonderful idea. It brings the lake views and breezes into the house while keeping bugs and rain at bay. Not that we had many bugs or much rain!Practically, the main bedroom is a good size while the 2 others are very small, but no one in our group spent much time there anyway. The kitchen is also tiny, but well equipped. Wi-fi was sufficient. There is a small TV, but no one used it. As another reviewer mentioned the driveway is steep, but my little GTI made it. There is also parking at the top in case you don't feel like doing the driveway every time. As for sap complaints....well yeah, you are surrounded by pine trees in the woods. That's like complaining there were chipmunks ;). Swimming was divine. As was kayaking. Do take a paddle out to the little islands, or just around the coves to see loons. The Squam Lake Association loon tour is worth doing especially if some in your party don't kayak; it's a good way to get them out on the water to see more of the lake. Center Harbor is an easy 10 minute drive away if you absolutely have to leave the cottage.

Pine pitch gets on your car.It doesnt clean off easily. Cover your car. I was glad to have all wheel drive to get up the driveway. It's pretty steep. The setting was lovely. The weather was still chilly so nights were cold. Definitely needed to get the fireplace going each night. Bring your blankets if the weather is chilly. Bring bug spray. A TV would have been nice. It was a lovely setting but could have been better for the cost. I left 2 nights early.

The cabin is rustic, but that’s what I loved about it. The view is beautiful and the screened in porch is perfect. However, there’s almost no Wi-Fi and poor cell service so don’t come thinking you’re going to get any work done. All we could really do was text. We also had a smoke alarm going off the first day and night and couldn’t reach the property owner to get it fixed until the following day. But overall it was a wonderful stay.

Excellent

Fabulous location! Really enjoyed the new, spacious screened-in porch overlooking the lake! Loved hearing the loons and doing some stargazing (on clear nights). WiFi worked great for us.

A+

This is the 3rd time I rented this property and my 3 kids always want to go back. So relaxing and Squam is the best lake anywhere in the US.

Great old style lake camp! Fantastic new screened in porch. Quiet part of the lake, excellent viewing of sunrise. Would stay again!

We stayed at Win’s cabin for our annual fishing trip. The cabin is the perfect accommodation for our trip. Win added a screen in porch this year that is great for relaxing afore a long day of fishing.

Very relaxing again. Great to unplug w no internet and TV and experience great family time without distractions. We love this cottage and the new screen room is fantastic. Thanks for a great long weekend w many memories.