Barrington, New Hampshire
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Come and enjoy our pristine home on beautiful Calef Island.
Drive across a birch lined causeway and you will find this spacious year round Half Acre Lake House in Barrington, NH. Walk through the front door and be greeted with sun filled rooms, cathedral ceilings, and spectacular lake views. A nature lovers delight this 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath is situated on a gorgeous property complete with 180 feet of water frontage. Two sandy beaches, hammocks, outdoor grilling area, kayaks with life preservers, water toys are all yours for the taking. Read underneath a canopy of trees, swim off the dock into cool clear waters, or kayak this 3.5 mile lake. Then dine on the deck or patio area, listen to the sound of loons, and watch one of the best sunsets you have ever seen. And for all the fisherman out there Swains Lake has been written up as New Hampshire's 'Hidden Treasure'.
We often have been told 'One week is not enough!
This centrally located property is minutes from Market Basket/Hannafords, NH State Liquor Store, Wentworth-Douglas Urgent Care- Dover Hospital-Walgreens
Visit the historic seaside town of Portsmouth NH -17 miles away- with its endless choices of fine dining, museums, cruises, and shopping.
It doesn’t stop there...
We welcome guests during all of the New England seasons, reach out to us for monthly rental rates.
Our reviews speak volumes from our families that return every year. Because they rent directly through us, they can no longer write a review through HomeAway. That is why the most current reviews are from 2018.
Any questions, please feel free to write to us, without any obligation to book! You will be able to save on service and booking fees.
Mary Ann and Ken
We had a great stay, everything was there in surplus. The house is well stocked and extraordinarily decorated/accented with .. nice artwork and other cool items. Owners very nice and helpful. Great location on the lake with view to the west for sunsets on the two decks. Stores close by for everything from, donuts to ice cream to big grocery store. Be sure to Checkout Calef's Country Store, very interested. Fishing was good, good golf nearby. We played Nippo Lake and Pease. Next time will do Breakfast Hill golf. You won't be disappointed.
This was our first time renting property on Lake Swain. The house is spacious with many amenities, including a deck with gorgeous views of Lake Swain. Everything was clean and furnished nicely, with many small touches of antiques throughout the home. The lake access is easy with two different locations to access the water, one of which is beach access perfect for small children or pets. The lot is large outside with hammocks, kayaks, a variety of seating areas, and a fire pit. We had family come for two nights and they had plenty of space with the two bedrooms downstairs and an additional living room. Everyone loved the property! Lake Swain is very clean and perfect for many water activities. The sunset views from the deck were gorgeous! The owners are lovely and very helpful. We hope to rent again next summer!
Our family spent a week this summer at Calef Island and it was truly an amazing experience. The home and property are well kept and are stocked with all the things you could possibly need. We spent most of the time grilling, swimming and just relaxing. The view is amazing, and the lake was perfect. The kids had a blast swimming and playing all day. The a/c was a nice treat especially with hot and humid weather we've been experiencing. I would highly recommend a stay here, and look forward to going back again!
Our family of two seniors (mom and dad), five adult children (youngest 29, oldest in her 40's) and one very energetic Australian shepherd recently spent the 4th of July week at this lovely lakehouse. The young adult kids came and left on different days, as their busy professional lives allowed, with only a couple days of overlap when we were all there. Everyone found the house and location delightful. We all swam and kayak'd and the young men in the family all fished, with some degree of delicious success. The hammocks were also very big hits. The world cup was happening, so there was also a lot of soccer watching. The kitchen was wonderfully complete and we ate out only one time the whole week. We barbecued almost every night, and even made s'mores in the fire pit one night. Our California born and raised kids especially enjoyed setting off fireworks over the lake, something strictly forbidden at home. Most nights, the sunsets were lovely and sitting on the porch overlooking the lake with a cool glass of something was much enjoyed. The loons in the early morning were a joy to see and hear. We would all heartily recommend this lovely home to anyone looking for a beautiful place to unwind and savor some quality family/friends time.
This wonderful home is truly a Gem on the lake. We have stayed here several years and will be back next year. We love the beautiful views across the lake (enjoying the most amazing sunsets!), the family- and dog-friendly beaches on the property, swimming and kayaking in the clean lake, listening to the loons, cooking family dinners in the well stocked kitchen, and the quiet atmosphere that Calef Island offers. The house is perfect for a couple but can also accommodate families easily. We love it here!
2016 was our 3rd year returning to this beautiful place. The lake, kayaking and swimming are just wonderful. Sitting on the deck every day having breakfast over-looking the lake, is one of our favorite things to do. Our labrador thinks this place is the best. He can’t wait to get into the water. They graciously let us bring our newly rescued 13 year old labrador. We did not know how she would do, but she loved being there and she loves to swim. That was great for exercise for her old joints. There is a beach which makes it so easy to get into the water. No climbing over rocks! Then there is the dock, the hammock and games to play. MaryAnn and Ken could not be more welcoming. The home is just perfect. The Calef Country store is not to be missed they have the best sandwiches! We came home with hundreds of memories preserved in our camera and can’t wait until next year!
We have been coming here for about five years so needless to say we enjoy the house, the lake (can’t beat the view) and especially the owners very much. Mary Ann and Ken are delightful, responsive people who really are very accommodating and make sure you enjoy your stay. The house is very private with a large piece of land and a spectacular view. The fishing is quite good, kayaking is great fun and reading a book on either porch is a great way to end the day. There are not a lot of restaurants nearby but if you grill something up, you can kick back and relax at any of three outside areas and you are guaranteed the best waterfront dining to be had. Can’t beat that!!
We love coming up here every year to Maryann & Ken's cabin because it's like coming home. Everything you need is close and at the same time you feel like you're away from it all. Best view on lake bar none. Best fireworks display I've seen it many years plus the 4th of July boat parade was amazing. Thanks again for letting use your wonderful cabin.
The house and scenery were magnificent! My wife, my 3 daughters, and I had a great week escaping the southeastern heat and absolutely hated having to leave. Mary Ann and Ken were kind, gracious hosts and super helpful with all of my questions. We spent time swimming, kayaking, and fishing and loved the sounds of the loons. We were planning a different vacation next year, but had such an amazing time we're probably coming back!
This is the second year we've come to Swain's Lake and we wondered if it could be possibly be as wonderful as our visit last year. Stepping onto the deck to see the lake was like coming home and when our last day arrived we, again, didn't want to leave. Mary Ann and Ken met us upon arrival to make sure we had everything we needed; they are wonderful, thoughtful hosts! We enjoyed many moments on the upper deck, eating meals, reading, sipping coffee and watching the changing light on the lake. We explored the nooks and crannies of the lake in the kayaks and cooled off by bobbing just off the sandy beach in the warm lake waters. Swains Lake is very clean so you get to see lots of wildlife: loons (our favorites), great blue herons, ducks and geese, hawks and fish darting in the clear waters. Every morning I watched a muskrat make her way along the shore right next to the house leaving a glassy V-shaped wake behind her. The dogs LOVED fetching their toy sticks into the water from the beach and the human swimmers in the family swam across the lake several times. In addition to several Barrington hikes, we took a day trip to Pawtuckaway State Forest and were rewarded with a beautiful hike to the top of North Mountain. Must tries are the Stonehouse Baking company (donuts! bagels!), the Calef Country Store (delicious sandwiches, homemade dog treats and the famous CCS aged cheddar cheese) and Zampa Restaurant. We've already made reservations for two weeks next year!
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