Winnipesaukee's Finest Waterfront Mansion w/Boathouse and Private Beach

Gilford, New Hampshire
$2007 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Bring your boat to our Deep-water Boathouse and Experience 'The Lincoln Cottage'.

Perched high above The Broads, this Gilford landmark offers unsurpassed views from every room and its expansive decks. Designed to entertain, this period home offers all the modern amenities expected in a fine home, with the appointments and detailed charm of yesteryear. Enjoy 215 ft of private shoreline, a grand boat house with a 30' slip and a 24' slip.
The Living Room features a large wood burningFieldstone Fireplace and also has a discrete 7.2 Channel THX Ultra 4K Bluetooth Receiver and a Large fully articulating Sony Screen.
The large Professional eat-in Kitchen on the fist floor has 2 Thermador Professional Ranges sporting 10 burners, as well as a double wall oven. There is a total of 5 Ovens and 2 Dishwashers in this kitchen and there is another full kitchen on the third floor as well. Around the corner from the kitchen is a Large Dining room featuring a banquet size table and many available chairs.
A Field Stone Wood Burning Fireplace, Chesterfield style leather furniture and the Yahama Claranova piano complete the the Living Room.
The traditional Four Bedrooms are all on the second floor; all Bedrooms have Queen Beds, one has a Twin Bunk, a Queen and Twin as well. The Large Office/Bedroom has a Desk, a Queen Platform and a Queen Sofa Bed. The 3rd level Multi-Purpose room has a Pool Table, a Bandstand with Drums, Bass and Lead guitars, plus one Twin Bed, a kitchen and a walk in Luxury Shower.
The views from this property are breathtaking.
The Home is across a 25mph neighborhood road from the waterfront with a driveway across the street and leads down to the water.
There is a waterfront swimming area where the natural ledge slopes gently into the lake, providing a natural Beach with walkout gently sloping ledge and a natural stone bench.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby Ski Privileges
  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • 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

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4000 Sq Ft (372 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Snow Sports Gear Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room DVD Player Games Music Library Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Cabinet Locks Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Allowed On The Deck, Disposal Required 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 : 14

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Review Review

  • Heather L.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    Our host went above and beyond ensuring we were comfortable and our needs were met. The house is a beautiful historic gem with magnificent views and amenities. We will be back!

  • Richard W.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Loved the view. Gourmet kitchen was great. The place was immaculate. Manger was very helpful. The beach was great but everything else was great . We are planning on going back for 40th anniversary in a few years

  • Denice s.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Check In was great. Kitchen was good.

  • Robert M.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Beautiful vintage lake house with spectacular views! Our extended family of 14 stayed for a week and thoroughly enjoyed the house and the lake. The kitchen, porch and dining areas were great for a big family. We rented a big pontoon boat and kept it in the big boat house, making a trip to Wolfeboro and fishing on the lake. Be prepared for a somewhat strenuous walk down to and back up from the lake ( although you can drive around and down there). We swam and fished from the shoreline and boathouse docks and had a couple of evening fires in the lakeside fire pit. Great stay!!Robert is a great host and very thorough in his check-in process and walk through!

  • Joel L.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Had seven adults and two toddlers for a week. Although a lot of work has gone into the house be aware it is an older house. So accept creaky floors and window AC. There is a walk in shower on the third floor and a tub shower on both second floor bathrooms. The kitchen was fantastic for making our family dinner. Owner was very accommodating and responsive. Some windows were hard to open and shut. Some beds are against the wall so a partner may have to climb over another to exit the bed. Porch view and chairs were phenomenal. You will never tire of the view.

  • Jane J.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    The Lincoln Cottage was the most equipped kitchen ever, with awesome cooking stoves and a big refrigerator. The towels, dish towels and sheets were provided. Extra pillows were available for renters. The front porch was wonderful with a hammock, rocking chairs and an eating round table. Card playing was a must at night and the view was fabulous.

  • Jason H.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    We had a fantastic stay at the lincoln cottage. The house was very comfortable, with the most incredible porch and view. Close to everthing too, from restaurants to shopping, to a great farmer's market we went to every day. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Maria K.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    It was a great place

  • Robert N.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Beautiful classic older house with a Million dollar view. Robert the owner was a great host going over everything we need to know about staying in his home. The covered porch was great during a passing storm allowing us to stay dry while still being outside. The boathouse was a additional excellent feature where i was able to store my paddle boards & a pontoon boat that we rented for the week while we stayed there. I would highly recommend staying here.

  • Celeste B.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Our extended family of 13 enjoyed a truly excellent week at The Lincoln Cottage. We have rented many VRBO places in the US and Europe and this house is incomparably better equipped than any of them. The owner, Robert, met us upon arrival and gave us a very detailed tour of the house and its many amenities. The views from the expansive front porch are spectacular. And we loved the lake. It would be difficult to have a better VRBO experience on Lake Winnipesaukee.

  • Drew L.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Very nice, large home. Kitchen is fantastic! Location on the lake is great for fantastic views and the boat house is ideally situated to make docking a boat fairly easy. Owner was incredibly helpful as well and checked in over the two weeks via text to be sure we had everything we needed.

  • Elizabeth H.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    This is a really fascinating and lovely property. Large rooms, comfortable beds and a phenomenal view over the lake from the porch. We were treated to grandstand seats for TWO boat races. We easily cooked for and seated a group of 8 adults for all our meals. And we could have probably handled twice that number in th well equipped kitchen. We had a great week!

  • Alexandria D.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Home and water were delightful

  • Phyllis K.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Great spacious location for my party of 12 The host walked us through everything thoroughly which we appreciated with such a big space So much to do nearby

  • Christine M. C.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 26, 2024

    Very welcoming owner who met us at the property to give us a tour. We had a girls trip and there was enough space for all of us comfortably. The entire 3rd floor was equipped with a pool table, games, bar set, bed and bathroom which was perfect for those who like to stay up late. The chefs kitchen was gorgeous and was the center of activities. The deck was also to die for. A must stay!

  • Theresa T.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    We have a large extended family who all traveled up for our daughter’s wedding. This place provided an excellent spot to see and enjoy the lake. The history of the home and the beautiful restoration had us all in awe. Even in the ran, we enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the storm. Thank you for letting us stay!

  • Scott Z.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    The property has the best view on the lake. The boat house is amazing and convenient. The game room is better than most resorts. The deck is serenity as you watch the boats cruise by while seeing Mt Washington peak in the distance. Visitors will be amazed as they navigate the historic mansion. Well maintained and meticulously cared for by the host. Lake life at its best!

  • Shane C.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    What an absolutely amazing location and a gorgeous historic mansion. Our family was so comfortable here. 4 adults, 4 kids, plenty of privacy and separate spaces to be. Gorgeous boat house for our boating needs and a fire pit for s'mores with the kiddos. Fully equipped kitchen right down to a classic coffee grinder for fresh brew. We are a musical family and so enjoyed the 3rd floor jam room and clavinova! HIGHLY recommended. Our gracious host was very informative, communicative and caring in the best way possible. Wish I could give more than 5 stars.

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