New Hampshire Home w/ Private Beach, Dock & Rafts!

Barnstead, New Hampshire
$637 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

A quiet lake getaway awaits at this vacation rental home, nestled right on the shores of Locke Lake! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath retreat features a private boat dock, a private beach, a swimming platform, and floating rafts. After summer days on the water or winter days spent ice fishing on the lake or cross-country skiing at Gunstock Mountain Resort, head inside to curl up in front of the warm pellet stove, or enjoy chilly nights by the campfire with s’mores under the stars. The adventure awaits!

-- THE PROPERTY --

NH Room and Meals Tax License #102801 | Furnished Deck | Gas Grill | Dog Friendly w/ Fee

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin/Full Bunk Beds | Den: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Additional Sleeping: 2 Pillow Top Air Mattresses, Pack ‘n Play, Toddler Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Pergola, fire pit, outdoor seating & dining, private beach, beach chairs, beach umbrella, hammock, private boat dock, kayaks, canoe, swimming platform, 2 4-person rafts, outdoor heater, outdoor string lights, horseshoes, garden
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TVs, pellet stove, 2 dining tables, breakfast bar, walk-in shower, shower/tub combo, ceiling fans, high chair, printer, board games
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, wine cooler, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, linens/towels, beach towels, hangers, iron/board, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: 2 exterior steps required, single-story interior, no fence before lake, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Heated garage (1 vehicle), driveway (8 vehicles), street parking (first-come, first-served basis)

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: Mount Major State Forest (12 miles), McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (24 miles), American Classic Arcade Museum (26 miles), Beaver Meadow Golf Course (27 miles), Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (30 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Jump N Joy (18 miles), Canterbury Shaker Village (19 miles), Funspot (26 miles), Hilltop Fun Center (26 miles), Chuckster’s (30 miles), Story Land (65 miles)
HIT THE TRAILS: Cooper Cedar Woods (6 miles), Sargent Town Forest Nature Trail (10 miles), Mount Major Trail (12 miles), Blue Job Mountain Parking Area (17 miles), Winnie The Pooh Trail (21 miles)
HIT THE SLOPES: Gunstock Mountain Resort (20 miles), Wolfeboro Abenaki Ski Area (20 miles), King Pine Ski Area (43 miles), Attitash Mountain Resort (69 miles)
AIRPORTS: Portsmouth International Airport (36 miles), Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (47 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 2 exterior steps to enter
- NOTE: The property may not be suitable for young children due to the unfenced lake area
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the front exterior of the home facing the driveway, and 1 camera is located by the back door facing the back outdoor entryway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video while guests are in residence

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2328 Sq Ft (216 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Street Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Dock Firepit Garden Gas Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Stereo TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board 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 : 12

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Gail S.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    The host deserves a 10 star rating! He was always very prompt with responding to our questions and our needs. He was very accommodating, absolutely one of the best host we have ever had. The house was clean and we had everything we needed and more. We will definitely return. We highly recommend this home.

  • Heidi S.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2025

    Stayed Sep 1, 2025

    This property was perfect for our large family. We loved the sandy beach and the clean lake water. The fishing was fantastic as well!

  • Gad

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    We were a group of 5 adults and 2 young boys (and a dog), and we all enjoyed it tremendously. The house had plenty of rooms/beds to accommodate us - note that one of the bathrooms is only accessible through a bedroom. Everything was in order when we arrived. The house is a truly water front - easy access to the water for launching water crafts or just go for a dip in the water. We used several kayaks and one paddle boat, even though the steering mechanism was broken, so we used an oar as a workaround. It has a water trampoline, alas it was deflated and unusable. The house has several TVs, which we haven't turned on, as we were outdoors most of the time. We had a minor issue with the septic system, which was resolved a few hours after we reported it. The weather was comfortable, so we haven't used the AC. A good chance that we'll return next year.

  • Mary S.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Wonderful outdoor area for a large family to spread out and enjoy the water and the views; outdoor dinners and grilling. Great for dogs with privacy and good boundaries. Very communicative friendly host, going above and beyond. We managed to make the space inside be 5 bedrooms with the area off of the kitchen having trundle beds. Great for kids. Big kitchen. Our family enjoyed our stay immensely.

  • Dawn A.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Property is beautiful! House is very roomy and beds are comfortable. Host is great and very responsive. We had issue with the fridge and he was quick to send a neighbor over to help us out. We were able to get it to function properly but host checked in 1st thing in the morning and was ready to have new fridge brought over that day if we needed it.We had a great time!

  • Tatiana B.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    The house was spacious and well stocked. Not enough toiletries for our large group but I didn’t expect that. Kitchen well stocked. We had a heatwave while there and overworked the a/c but owner was able to help us get it going again so he was good at communicating with when it mattered the most. The outdoors is a good area but could have used some cleaning up in advance. Spider webs and the like. Just felt not the most unkept but some could argue it’s an outdoor area at a lake. Don’t think it’s quite for us that we’d return but the sunset and water toys (kayaks, canoes, etc) were a big hit with the teens.

  • Angie C.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Great getaway! The property was clean and ready for guests. Very spacious property, plenty of beds, plenty of seats both inside and out. The kids had a great time playing in the beach. We did not use, but there were paddle boards and kayaks ready and available for use. We did use the grill, plenty of propane already there. Plenty of seasoned firewood for the fire pit. At check in, we were not able to get the front door code to work, but the garage code worked perfectly, so not a big deal. Would absolutely stay again!

  • Oran B.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    Arrived after 4 as instructed (would have liked to arrive earlier, but our host never answered our request).Found the place heated and with 2 Xmas trees, which was wonderful. All in all it was a great stay, but would have liked to communicate with the owner.

  • Ben M.

    Submitted Dec 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 2, 2024

    Overall great experience. Home was just as described and the owner was in constant communication for anything we needed. Highly recommend.

  • Debbie B.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    This was our 2nd year staying at your cottage and we already booked for next year- The outdoor space is what keeps us coming back- It is perfect for our family I was disappointed when we saw all the ants that were in the house especially the kitchen- we did buy ant traps and it did resolve this-

  • Elizabeth F.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Our group included my husband, myself, our older daughter, her husband and 3 month old baby, our younger daughter, and our two dogs. The house is in a gorgeous location right on the lake, with its own small beach, which was perfect for our plans for a quiet relaxing week. We were also very excited to have use of the kayaks - the lake is ideal for that! It seems like the house has undergone some renovations and maybe got stalled in the process. The living room, dining room, and some of the kitchen seem to have been updated, and the bedrooms were okay, but there wasn't anywhere to put clothes - no dressers or shelves, only a closet bar with a few hangers. We had trouble with the septic system after a couple days, but the owner was quick to respond and sent a repairman first thing the following morning, so we only had to live without toilets for one night, thank goodness. The house did have many extras for the baby and for the dogs, which was greatly appreciated.

  • James P.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    This house was perfect for our needs. Everything was clean and as advertised. We were given early check which was greatly appreciated. Will look to stay again.

  • Ryann C.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    We booked this stay for our mom and dad’s mothers/ Father’s Day gift. The idea was to spend the weekend together as a family with the kids and the dogs to use the beach, swim, canoe, etc. I had reached out to the owner through vrbo and personal email asking questions about check out time and never received a response. When we got there the place looked nice but the back yard had such long grass that we had to weed wack. The deck was covered in dirt and looked like it hadn’t been visited in a while. The canoe that they advertised had no seats and couldn’t be used. After swimming in the water for the first night and next morning we became aware that the water was dangerous and had a high level of Cyanobacteria. Thank goodness the kids didn’t get sick after being exposed for an extended amount of time. House has potential but the yard should be cleaned before people come.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$637+
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