Title: Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake Lakefront cottage with kitchenette and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735500/33735411/0848fcfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735500/33735411/24214863.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735500/33735411/ce64e5e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735500/33735411/fa97bb4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735500/33735411/9e284467.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on Swains Lake, this 600 sq. ft. cottage is a secluded haven with a screened porch perfect for open-air dining and relaxing amidst the sounds of loons and bull frogs. Enjoy swimming, boating, or bass fishing from the lakefront property's 400' shore frontage. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6860 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Water view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swains\_Lake This lakefront cottage is 2.3 miles from Rt.125 on Swains Lake in Barrington, NH, on our private dirt road into a wooded, 5-acre lot with a wide shore frontage. Our property's back woods extends uphill to Beauty Hill Road, total road frontage appox 400'. We emphasize Secluded, rare on this lake. The cottage porch is only 30 feet from the water line. Swains Lake is over 550 acres with swimming, boating and bass fishing. Our cottage is located along the east side of a cove, facing more west to the sunsets, so waters are calmer than near the main lake bodies. The cottage is quaint at 600 sq. ft. with an additional rough-cut wood full-front 260 sq. ft. screened porch overlooking the lake, providing a wonderful area for open-air dining and relaxing. The total lake frontage is close to 400' to extending to the south ending at the stone wall. Listen to the bull frogs during their June mating season and the loons on any summer night. Enjoy the lakefront from morning to night in lawn chairs around the fire pit. Firewood may be for sale along Beauty Hill Road, Market Basket also sells wood. We obtain a town fire permit each year, however a guest permit is required. Permits can be found in a folder next to the microwave. Simply fill it out and bring it to the Barrington Fire Department. There is no charge. As Fall approaches, the mornings become crisp and with less activity on the lake passing Labor Day. Slowly, the maple's leaves get ready to turn their Autumn colors, and throughout most of October they turn brilliant. We have wonderful birds that make their home on the lake. You can see herons with their long legs flying overhead. Loons which have long dark necks, who have a distinctive call, also live on the lake. They the can swim under water a long way before reappearing. We also have exciting eagle sightings. Last year it was reported that three eagles now make their home here! There are ducks and some geese on the lake. They are fun to watch but we ask that you don't feed them, feeding them may make them want to come onto the beach area and they can leave a mess behind. The cottage is fully furnished with two bedrooms and one 3/4-bathroom with a sink and shower, no tub. The living room connects to the dining/kitchen area which has a refrigerator/freezer, electric stove/oven, and a microwave. The master bedroom has a queen-size bed, the other bedroom has sturdy twin-sized bunk beds, and the living room has a picture widow and a sofa that pulls out to a queen-sized sleeper. A brand new range in the kitchen has been installed as of July 2023. Reservations are taken for May through end of October. We advise you to reserve available weeks as soon as possible up to a year in advance. Water Quality Information can be found on the Swains Lake Association website, or their Facebook page. Note: Fireplace is not functional during the summer months. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Freezer - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 860 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108966300/108966290/w507h683x259y0-4b9e7bd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom waterfront cottage in welcoming Barrington with deck and WiFi Barrington - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=108966290&PinnedHotelID=108966290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76260000/76259400/76259310/14618082.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront cottage on large, wooded lot with amazing swimming and fishing Barrington - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=76259310&PinnedHotelID=76259310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27117900/27117815/4f8b7ae8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New England Lake Vacation Home Barrington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 68 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=27117815&PinnedHotelID=27117815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95010000/95001200/95001126/dbc8104d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Lakeside Cabin, All-Season, in Northwood, NH- 2 Bdr, great views Northwood - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=95001126&PinnedHotelID=95001126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110500000/110499700/110499677/d79b48a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Green Cottage Northwood - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=110499677&PinnedHotelID=110499677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114400000/114399600/114399502/72181da8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront House on Pleasant Lake - Pet Friendly Northwood - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=114399502&PinnedHotelID=114399502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105390000/105381700/105381642/c640dc74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Your own private Island Retreat Barrington - Kitchen - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=105381642&PinnedHotelID=105381642&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114580000/114577300/114577298/4cb096c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Serenity! 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Place them in garbage barrel. Glass bottles go in one of bucket separately. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake Cottage ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.19750%2C-71.04459&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PhG2Airfk9pni5Gj2GyBZO11f3s=) Barrington, NH #### What's nearby - University of New Hampshire - 18 min drive - 10.7 miles - Flag Hill Winery - 22 min drive - 13.8 miles - Bow Lake - 23 min drive - 13.1 miles - Market Square - 38 min drive - 23.9 miles - Hampton Beach - 50 min drive - 37.2 miles #### Getting around - Durham Station - 17 min drive - Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sunny's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake? > Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2 mi (3.1 km) from Stonehouse Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ayers Pond and Langley & Kennard Forest. Wheelwright Pond and Chesley Memorial Library are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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