Warm Lakefront Log Cabin · Hot Tub · Game Room

Wakefield, New Hampshire
$539 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆

☀ 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath lakefront log cabin in a peaceful Balch Lake cove

☀ Private hot tub, screened-in porch, fire pit, and sandy beach access

☀ Game room with ping pong, foosball, pinball, arcade games, and board games

☀ Open main living area with vaulted ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, and warm log-cabin character

☀ Private dock, boat slip, kayaks, paddleboards, and lake floats for time on the water



Welcome to a spacious lakefront retreat designed for slowing down, spreading out, and enjoying time together. This is a great fit for family trips, group getaways, or a quieter escape by the water.



Recent visitors had this to say about their experience:



Our family of 5, plus doggo, had a great stay. Chris was responsive and helpful from booking to checkout. - Clare



There were so many activities to do. We enjoyed the paddle boards and kayaks, and when it got cold we loved the game room and hot tub. - Lissy



Beautiful cabin with a friendly and communicative host! Perfect for large groups with everything you could possibly need. - Maha



★★ LIVING AREA ★★

Gather in the open main level with plenty of room to relax together.

✔ Vaulted ceilings and sunlight throughout the main living space

✔ Wood-burning fireplace for cozy evenings indoors

✔ Smart TV and comfortable seating for downtime

✔ Hand-carved beams and exotic wood finishes that give the cabin its distinctive character



★★ KITCHEN & DINING ★★

The kitchen is set up for easy meals and group hangouts.

✔ Stainless steel appliances, gas range, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher

✔ Breakfast bar plus dining table for shared meals and snacks

✔ Coffee maker, toaster, blender, kettle, cooking basics, dishes, silverware, and wine glasses

✔ Washer and dryer are available in the building



★★ BEDROOMS ★★

Four bedrooms give your group room to spread out.

✔ Bedroom 1: King suite upstairs with private balcony, lake and fire pit views, en suite bath with tub and shower, and Roku Smart TV

✔ Bedroom 2: Main-floor queen bedroom with lake views and easy access to the shared bath and half bath

✔ Bedroom 3: Upstairs bunk room with two twin bunk beds, Roku Smart TV, and space for kids or friends

✔ Bedroom 4: Upstairs queen bedroom with Roku Smart TV and a peaceful, private feel



★★ BATHROOMS ★★

The home includes 2.5 bathrooms for added convenience.

✔ En suite bathroom in the king suite with tub and shower

✔ Shared full bathroom with bathtub and shower

✔ Half bath for quick access from the main living areas and bedrooms



★★ OUTDOOR SPACE ★★

Step outside to enjoy the lake setting in every season.

✔ Private sandy beach and 100 feet of shoreline in a quiet cove

✔ Shared hot tub, outdoor furniture, sun loungers, outdoor dining area, BBQ grill, and barbecue utensils

✔ Screened-in porch, private balcony, and fire pit seating area

✔ Kayaks, paddleboards, beach essentials, and a dock with boat slip



★★ GAME ROOM ★★

A fun indoor hangout keeps the good times going.

✔ Ping pong table, foosball, pinball, and NBA Jam and Attack from Mars arcade games

✔ Board games and a children’s playroom for extra entertainment

✔ Dedicated space for rainy days, cold nights, or after-lake downtime



You’ll feel right at home here, and we’d love to host your next stay by the lake.



This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $49 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $5 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional.



To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots. Your guest portal includes advertisements with third-party upgrades that you may want to enhance your stay.



These upgrades are optional and include: Pet Fee - $75

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

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • BEACH

    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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2100 Sq Ft (195 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Sledding Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Foosball Table Games Table Tennis Video Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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 : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Ian M.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2026

    Stayed May 29, 2026

    This place actually turned out to be way nicer than the pictures suggested (probably because they were winter pictures at the time of booking)! Would highly recommend to others and would love to stay here again in the future.

  • Erin P.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2026

    Stayed Apr 26, 2026

    Chris was extremely responsive and communication was great! The home had everything we needed (even down to a baby gate to keep the pups on the massive deck!)We will absolutely go back for the warmer weather to swim. We did utilize the kayaks which turned out to be our favorite part of the stay.

  • Sue W.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    Beautiful home. Traveled with family, mother in law and pups. All went well. Weather was typical New England April weather, but that made the hot tub that much more enjoyable! The host was very responsive! Overall a great stay. It would be great in the summer!!

  • Erin S.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    This place was great!! The host was very responsive and helpful with a couple questions we had. We liked it so much we stayed an extra day!! Would definitely recommend and we’d love to come back during the summer!!

  • Monica P.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2026

    Stayed Feb 18, 2026

    Wonderful place to spend time with family! Can’t wait to plan our next stay.

  • Daniela L.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at this cozy, well-equipped property. There were plenty of options for indoor entertainment, and our kids especially loved the ping pong table. The atmosphere was relaxing throughout our vacation, and the host, Chris, was always quick to respond to our questions. We visited outside of summer, so we missed out on kayaking and outdoor activities, but the place would be even more beautiful during warmer months.

  • Jamie K.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 14, 2025

    We booked this house for some much needed family respite. To start, the listing drew us in with the uniqueness of the property and all of the amenities provided. We were looking for a place we didn't have to leave, but rather just hang out and enjoy. This was it! The hosts provide all a guest needs and MORE! You can tell they really put thought into what people will require while away from home and strive to give you as much as they can to serve their guests. It is obvious that they desire for folks to feel at home and on vacation while staying in their space. The game room was a huge hit with our children and even the adults. The kayaks and paddleboards were awesome, and their location on the water is prime for parents. The beach is set up in such a way that the kids can be playing in the cove with the boats and boards and the adults can relax and supervise. We appreciated the QR codes around the house as well. The owners are super communicative and the most timely hosts we have ever interacted with. Our entire family enjoyed the stay and plan to go back!

  • Arianna S.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at the Balch Lodge! Everything was provided to allow for a very seamless, relaxing and enjoyable time. We will definitely be back!

  • Jeff W.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Everything about the stay was super easy and Chris was great at communicating. He provided an extensive list of info about the property and all the amenities and responded quickly to any questions.The property itself was great and the perfect spot for a long weekend to catch up with old friends. We had everything we needed and actually only left once just to check out other views of the lake. I would definitely recommend this property if you're looking for a great spot in nature with easy lake access. I hope to visit again!

  • james c.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Everything was great location, property etc.

  • Mattie W.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    Our family including two small children had a wonderful trip at the Lodge at Balch Lake. Chris had excellent communication throughout our stay and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. We were also pleasantly surprised that the primary bedroom has a mini split AC unit and the bunk room has a window AC unit so there was AC throughout the home which was an update to the listing! We also used the pack and play and baby gates for our toddler and were impressed with all of the labels throughout the home letting us know where things were. The sandy beach was easy with our small children and they loved playing on the shore and being able to easily walk in the water. We also enjoyed the kayaks and floats. An overall wonderful stay!

  • Jason B.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Cabin was great, plenty of rooms for kids and family that visited. Kids had a great time going out on the kayaks and plenty of fish were caught!!

  • Tara N.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    When the vacation plans make it out of the group chat! This spot was a wonderful place to have a moms trip. The house was beautiful. They had a ton of very useful supplies and everything was labeled. Great communication when we needed to ask questions. Definitely will be re-booking for a yearly trip.

  • Matt G.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    Excellent location, great amenities. House was everything we expected.

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