Rustic Lakeside Cottage, natural sand beach, Crystal clear water! Pet Friendly S

Gilmanton, New Hampshire
$272 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

The Shanty sits nestled in the woods, with a short walk across the lawn to 200’ of beach on Crystal Lake with a gorgeous view of the Belknap Mountain range – best view and beach on the lake! Great fishing and Swimming!
Woodsy summer cottage with a small but complete kitchen. Rents from Saturday to Saturday. Living room with smart TV (bring your netflix password!) Dinning room table inside plus second table on the screened porch! Sleeps 6 total (hard limit).
Bedroom #1: double bed.
Bedroom #2: two twins or a king
Living room: Futon for up to 2
Gas grill provided. Screened porch with chairs for reading and a full table for semi-outdoor dinning.

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 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 on property if you need assistance.

Perfect for Family Reunions- this is one of 3 cottages on site (inquire for available dates). Beach is private for use only by our renters. 200 linear feet of waterfront.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • 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 Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 600 Sq Ft (56 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower Soap Toilet Paper
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    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 : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Michelle P.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Beautiful location on the lake. Very kind and hospitable hosts. Spectacular view of the lake from beach. Such a special location.

  • David S.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Great cabin on a peaceful lake

  • Audra Q.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Just as described. If what you're looking for is rustic and peaceful, this is it. We didn't need bells and whistles. We needed to escape the busy, and we did here. We were able to easily cook for ourselves, spend quality time playing on a beautiful lake, venture out a little for golf, connect to wifi, and even bring the dog! Hosts were lovely and even had a fire on the beach for us all.

  • Richard E.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    This cottage, Shanty is a rustic camp on a property with three other cottages and a resident home. There is a pretty sandy beach perfect for swimming and simply enjoying both sunrises and sunsets. The lake has loons and good fishing. Alton Bay is only 17 minutes away if you need a short trip to a restaurant or market.

  • Submitted Sep 10, 2022

    Stayed Sep 3, 2022

    Although the weather wasn't as cooperative as it could have been, the week was full of enough relaxation and restoration in recovering from covid. Able to my challenge my strength with multiple hikes and kayaking on the lake, which was very peaceful.

  • Michele M.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2022

    Stayed Aug 13, 2022

    We had a wonderful week at Crystal Acres. We stayed in the Shanty cabin, it was spotless and very comfortable. We were able to bring our dog, which made the week even more enjoyable. The beach front on the lake was perfect and we also enjoyed the use of the kayaks. We took advantage of the fire pit on the beach several nights. It’s a great way to relax and enjoy the idyllic location. We hope to return in the future.

  • Stephanie H.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2022

    Stayed Jul 23, 2022

    Had an enjoyable stay

  • Brian K.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2021

    Stayed Aug 21, 2021

    Sue & her daughter were very welcoming & accommodating to my family. The shanty was fine for us but the lake was truly fantastic. Beautiful mountain views, a swim dock to jump off and all sorts of kayaks & canoes to choose from. We enjoyed the beach, swimming & fishing in the lake & hiking some nearby trails. If you're looking for a peaceful week away Crystal Acres is the place.

  • Kimberly M.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2021

    Stayed Jul 24, 2021

    We enjoyed our stay at Crystal Lake. So peaceful and beautiful. Homeowner was incredibly friendly and welcoming.

  • Cheryl A.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2021

    Stayed Jul 17, 2021

    When we arrived we were greeted with smiles and words of welcome. The hospitality of the owners was over the top. The property is very well maintained and safe for kids and adults. The beach is well groomed, sand toys are provided, water crafts were available and they even had plenty of chairs on the beach. All we had to bring was our clothes, food, and personal items. Full kitchen allowed us to cook for the entire family and saved money. We were so happy with our stay that we booked for next summer. Thank you for an awesome time!!!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$378+
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