Title: Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=69641515&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views ## Photo gallery for Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views ![Outdoor dining - Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views (Alton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69650000/69641600/69641515/dee28dde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, music library - Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views (Alton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69650000/69641600/69641515/0a319b44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, music library - Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views (Alton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69650000/69641600/69641515/9f70b053.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views (Alton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69650000/69641600/69641515/c0b06ef0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views (Alton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69650000/69641600/69641515/04e0546f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a hill overlooking Alton Bay, Spring Street Retreat offers a serene lakeside escape. Enjoy water views from the living room, dining table, deck, and fire pit while relaxing in sunny open spaces with 2 cozy bedrooms and plenty of amenities like boardgames & puzzles for guests. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views Welcome to the Spring Street Retreat; a lakeside cottage nestled on a hill overlooking Alton Bay (one of Lake Winnipesaukee’s most popular coves). We're not waterfront, but water views can be enjoyed from the living room, from the dining table, from the deck, and even from your seating around our fire pit. The cottage sleeps up to 6 guests; dogs are welcome for an extra $15/night per pet. The cottage offers guests sunny, open living & dining areas, 2 cozy bedrooms, a small kitchen, 1 bathroom, and a ‘bonus’ room downstairs which acts as our entryway, mudroom, workspace, and hangout spot for the kiddos. We have boardgames & puzzles for guests, as well as a smart TV with Roku and Apple TV. There is a window AC unit in the main living space, which cools the living, dining, & kitchen areas. Our bedrooms are small, but designed comfortably; outfitted with new mattresses & bedding, and each with small dressers and a place to put your luggage. Bedroom 1 has a queen bed, and bedroom 2 has a full bed and bunkbeds. There is no A/C in the bedrooms, however we have plenty of fans for the warmer nights. Outdoors, we have a large deck with a propane grill, patio table with 4 chairs, and some comfy lounge seating – as well as an outdoor heater for those chillier nights. The deck features baby/pet gates on both openings to keep everyone safe. Walk up a short path from the deck to our large firepit on the hill, overlooking the lake. There’s also a dog run and a hammock amongst the trees. The cottage is nestled up on a hill with complete privacy (woods) behind the house, and no one immediately on either side. Neighboring houses can be seen in front of the cottage; across the street. Alton Bay offers restaurants, a country store, ice cream shops, mini golf, and a town beach… and it’s also one of the docking spots for the Mount Washington lake cruise boats. You’ll be just a 15 min drive from beautiful Ellacoya State Park and Gunstock Mountain, 20 mins from Wolfeboro, 25 mins from Weirs Beach, and 30 mins from Laconia & Meredith; and only a few minutes from Mount Major trailhead! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - Music library - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the marina - On a lake - On the bay ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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 - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/459800/459721/0858fe7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Super 8 by Wyndham Tilton/Lake Winnipesaukee Tilton - 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25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### Property is also known as Lake Winnipesaukee Views Deck Fire Pit Pet Friendly Lake Winnipesaukee Views Deck Fire Pit | Pet Friendly Winter Ready! Skiing, Ice Fishing & Trail Access Cottage Winter Ready! Skiing, Ice Fishing & Trail Access Alton Bay ## About the area Located in Alton Bay, this cottage is in the mountains and on a lake. Lake Winnipesaukee and Merrymeeting Marsh reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Hampshire Pewter Co.. Stand Up Paddleboard NH and New Hampshire Boat Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging. [Visit our Alton Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alton-Bay.dx183551) [View more Cottages in Alton Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alton-Bay-Cottages.d183551-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C43.48323%2C-71.24373&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GW_pxL5TmZmZ-P-90Gu95OQNOTE=) Alton, NH ### What's nearby - ![Autumn foliage along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith, New Hampshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6307801/30c6f3ee-b25e-4b14-b662-ae0318fed230.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Winnipesaukee 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Alton Bay at Lake Winnipesaukee aerial view on Harmony Park and village of Alton Bay in fall in town of Alton, New Hampshire NH, USA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983989738/8eb19f8f-b267-4883-8ea5-d04328665c82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alton Town Beach 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles - ![Amazing ziplining experience having the freedom to control the speed and enjoy the excellent view at 3,809 feet](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55723/3b687ddc-6b97-4a19-a7f2-b81f080d9c8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gunstock Mountain Resort 17 min drive \- 14.0 miles - Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook 20 min drive \- 16.4 miles - Weirs Beach 25 min drive \- 20.4 miles ### Getting around - Tilton Station 39 min drive - Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) 22 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 7 min drive - Taco Bay 3 min drive - Dunkin' 6 min drive - Johnson's Market Place 10 min drive - Johnson's Seafood & Steak 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views? ### What time is check-in at Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views? ### What time is check-out at Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views? ### Where is Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy cottage with beautiful lake views Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caitlin Y. 30 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Cabin Cabin was wonderful for a weekend retreat. Cabin is well stocked and cleaned, communication with the property owner was fantastic. Has a little bit of everything, perfect get away. ##### Caitlin Y. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jennifer L. 19 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake views in relaxing setting View from house and deck was lovely, close to all lake region activities, and was easy drive for us to attend a concert at the Bank of NH pavilion. House was clean, and had all amenities you will you need! ##### jennifer L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel S. 24 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Very nice home and very nice hosts ##### Daniel S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie G. 29 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! The house is comfortable, cute and very clean! Great deck with a beautiful view. Our family had a wonderful few days! ##### Katie G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael K. 9 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Looks amazing someday we hope to stay there Jackie the owner was on top of all correspondings ##### Michael K. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey T. 9 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway! We had such a great time! Place had everything we needed plus a record player! Cute place that we would definitely rent again. Thanks for the memories! ##### Stacey T. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Craig R. 17 May 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication #### Property was adequate. Lots of stairs, I didn’t realize this when booking. Overall ok. Alton Bay was ok ##### Craig R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sheryl c., CT 28 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location in Alton Jackie prepared the property nicely. The location was great. It was perfect for family of 4 and pets. The deck and firepit area were great, as well as being able to grill outdoors. The house was well equipped. Would have loved to have a Keurig coffee maker for ease in making coffee rather than drip style maker but it worked out. The view of lake was breathtaking. ##### sheryl c. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon K. 1 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Retreat Property is exactly as described. Only thing is listing says coffee pot and it is a Kurig. :( Everything else was wonderful. Communication with owner awesome. ##### Sharon K. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fran W. 20 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### On the hill Beautiful property overlooking the lake. More steps outside and inside than I had realized. Excellent communication with owner. ##### Fran W. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry S. 3 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous getaway! We had an amazing getaway at the Spring Street Retreat. The house was super clean and very cozy from the mattresses, bedding, couches and overall vibe. The private road and community is very quiet and peaceful and we loved walking our dogs in the neighborhood. The lake view was beautiful and while Alton Bay is sleepy in the winter we had everything we needed with Hannafords (excellent grocery store) super close. My boys and I enjoyed skiing at Gunstock. Jackie was super responsive and helpful with questions about the area and things to do. I highly recommend and we can't wait to come back! ##### Kerry S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven C. 28 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great stay thanks for the rental ##### Steven C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandra L. 12 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### EXPERIENCIA Buena ubicación con vista hermosa,la cabaña muy cómoda y organizada,la pasamos muy bien ##### Alexandra L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa D. 16 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Alton Bay retreat! We came to Alton Bay for a 5 day vacation including an outdoor concert in Gilford. The house is immaculate and so comfortable. We brought 2 dogs and had everything we needed. The deck is fully furnished and gated so you can sit out with dogs or young children. Beautiful view of the bay. Great local walking trails within 10 miles. Lots of restaurants but kitchen is fully functional so you don’t have to eat out. Drive to concert was easy. We stayed in Sept but house looks like it would also make a cozy winter retreat for skiers. Would love to stay there again next time we vacation in NH! ##### Lisa D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. 7 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful lakeside vacation The property has beautiful views of the lake and very relaxing. ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James P. 29 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Very Pleasant Clean, quiet, and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much. ##### James P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla B. 13 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Wonderful Great place, awesome view, super clean. and cozy ! Great relaxing trip. ##### Kayla B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth R. 26 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous house with amazing view! The property was beautiful with a great view of Alton Bay. It was private and very cozy with quick access to all of the Bay activities and restaurants. ##### Elizabeth R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ---