Title: HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt. 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 # HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt. Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33694900/33694876/3b94acfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33694900/33694876/fae25714.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33694900/33694876/6794a9ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33694900/33694876/c5f1d991.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33694900/33694876/fdd22fd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the rustic charm of Well Sweep Farm in New England, a historic 105 year-old stone barn that accommodates at least 22 guests comfortably. Discover the great room with a double-sided stone fireplace, library, children's play area and more on over three acres of meadow, lawn and woods. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 247000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Kitchen - Fireplace - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt. This historic 105 year-old, luxuriously renovated stone barn accommodates at least 22 guests comfortably. On the main floor you will find a great room with a double-sided stone fireplace flanked by several couches, several comfortable chairs, a 100+ yr old card table for card games/checkers/chess, large kitchen and dining area complete with rustic pizza oven and dumb waiter, children's play area, library, powder room and two master suites. Climb the spiral stairs inside the silo to the observatory and do some spectacular star gazing or catch the weekly summer fireworks display over Lake Sunapee. On the lower level, enjoy the Rec room with large screen HDTV, foosball table, full wet bar and the remaining 5 bedrooms, including 2 bunk rooms with 10 beds. The property is over 3 acres of meadow, lawn, courtyard and woods. Note: Guests are required to bring sheets and towels unless they request linen service, which has an extra fee. The kids love to pick flowers in the meadow, climb huge boulders, make forts along the stone walls, build fairy houses in the woods, search for wildlife - and we have plenty! Fox, porcupines, fishers, turkeys, deer, ground hogs, and a rare black bear if outside trash isn't closed! And then there is stargazing from the 360 degree look-out tower at the top of the silo, which also has a small walk-out balcony. The Barn is less than a half mile from: (a) the John Hay Estate at the Fells (National Wildlife Refuge) with nature trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, as well as the historic house, gardens, art gallery; and (b) Sunset Hill Trail (moderate 2.4 mile hike). Public beach in Newbury is 3 min away. You can access Lake Sunapee at Newbury Harbor which is 1 mile down the road. There is a dock to jump off and small swimming area perfect for young kids with Bubba's Restaurant and ice cream shop across the street. Mt Sunapee is 6 min, for winter skiing or summer adventure park (mountain biking, zipline, disc golf). 5 min to Baker Hill Golf Club. 13 min to Sargent's Marina (motor boat rentals on Lake Sunapee). 8 min to Mt Sunapee State Park, which has a state beach, concession stand, and kids playground. Seasonal Activities: During summer you will enjoy the property's views, decks and meadow. There are lots of fun family activities to enjoy in the area - from antique fairs to outdoor concerts, farmers markets to dinner cruises, amusement parks to sandy beaches - there is plenty to do in this pristine area of New England. Autumn, of course, brings us some of the most beautiful scenery in the states. New England foliage in October is a must-see. We suggest riding the quad up Mount Sunapee and taking in a spectacular display of color and beauty. From there you can hike to peaceful Lake Solitude. Sunapee has opened an exciting adventure park with zip lines, ropes course and Segway tours. History Buffs: Well Sweep farm was part of the original Estate of John Milton Hay, an American statesman whose career in government stretched over almost half a century. He began as a private secretary and assistant to Abraham Lincoln, later became Ambassador to Great Britain, and his highest office was United States Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. His son Clarence inherited the property in 1905 when John passed away. Clarence and Alice Hay used the farm with their children for the next 40 or so years, commissioning famed NY architect Prentice Sanger to design the fieldstone Barn and Milkhouse, which were built from 1912-1916. Although their farmhouse on the property is gone, some of its stone foundation still exists and frames a sunken, stone-walled courtyard that is perfect for picnics, small events, and lawn games. Cows, goats, oxen, and mules were housed here in the Barn, while orchards supplied fruit, and maple trees provided an annual harvest of syrup. The Barn and Milkhouse were converted to residences from 2005-2008, and from the stones to the soaring scissor trusses, the overwhelming majority of the 100+ year-old structures were retained. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Library - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: If smoking outside, please dispose of butts in can ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Golf - Snow sports gear - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 7,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57350000/57348500/57348447/d7a315fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SPACIOUS and PRIVATE renovated farmhouse for the whole family Sunapee - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=57348447&PinnedHotelID=57348447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89610000/89603500/89603484/c1799147.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountainside Estate. 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Large Beautiful Home With Sunapee View Sleeps 22+ ## About the area Located in Newbury, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at John Hay National Wildlife Refuge and Pillsbury State Park, while New London Historical Society and New London Barn Playhouse are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Bayberry Barn Christmas Shop and Potter Place Depot. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Newbury travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newbury.dx138119) [View more Holiday homes in Newbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newbury-Private-Holiday-Homes.d138119-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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%7C43.34518%2C-72.03841&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RfYClOFkM2mPu5LUNQTUQ9YFeww=) Newbury, NH ### What's nearby - John Hay National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - The Fells - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Lake Sunapee - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles - Mount Sunapee State Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles - Colby-Sawyer College - 15 min drive - 7.6 miles ### Getting around - Claremont Station - 35 min drive - Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 39 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille - ‬12 min drive - ‪Bubba's Bar & Grille - ‬3 min drive - ‪Millstone Restaurant - ‬12 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive - ‪Tucker's - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt. located? > This family-friendly Newbury holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of John Hay National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Sunapee and The Fells. Pillsbury State Park and Mount Sunapee State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## HISTORIC, RENOVATED BARN w/ Mt. SUNAPEE VIEW, SLEEPS 22+, Minutes to Lake / Mt. Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 75 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason P. 24 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hitter trip We had a great time. Very spacious and hidden features in the house. The blue tooth speaker system was on point. We will definitely get this place again. Awesome riding ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bb696886-1f98-41ca-a6b3-f792bbf79f92-1750734050638.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b2b0a46e-089c-4139-b293-faf2274fd57a-1750734050292.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jason P. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Parrie G. 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great ski week! The house was perfect for our multi family ski trip. ##### Parrie G. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay H. 10 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ski Weekend Excellent location and accommodations for our large family to stay. Great response from the caretaker for all our questions and a perfect place to ride out the snowstorm. ##### Jay H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcia N. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation The house - or as it was referred to by some the castle - was awesome. We truly enjoyed our stay. ##### Marcia N. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise B. 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We choose the barn to house family and friends for the week and to help us celebrate as we wed. Unfortunately when we showed up the place had not been cleaned from the night before and the caretaker wasn’t home. However shortly after arriving she came to meet us and apologize for the mess. The owner did not inform her of our reservations (I read another review stating the same). Anyway the cleaners came the next day and we had an incredible stay. ##### Denise B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn P., United States 28 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great place We had a great time with family and friends. The house was super for large groups getting together and enjoying food and friendship. The host and caretaker are very available and ready to answer any questions. Thanks for a fantastic time. ##### Carolyn P. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan C. 7 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wellsweep Stone Barn The property was more spacious and luxurious than advertised and easily accommodated our family. The property manager helped us settle in. All the utensils for us to cook and eat together were supplied. We spent two rainy days happily engaged inside and on sunny days played volley ball and croquet outside on the lawn and hiked and swam at nearby attractions. ##### Jonathan C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle M. 23 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well Sweep FTW!! We hosted a five family (10 adults / 9 kids) friends reunion over six days at Well Sweep with the house and all its accommodations more than holding its own. Plenty of rooms, bathrooms, kitchen space, toys, space to run around and nearby lakes/activitiies for everyone to enjoy. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to appreciate an interesting old home in a quaint corner of NH. ##### Kyle M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica N. 5 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 60th Birthday celebration! This is the most amazing property!!! It is breathtakingly beautiful!!! Ruth took such great care of any needs. We had 26 stay and everyone fell in love with the house!! I will be recommending the place to everyone!!! ##### Monica N. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette S. 17 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property inside and out. Really well laid out, comfortable and classy. Great for a winter retreat. Loved to muck-in together and cook in big open kitchen. Has everything you need. Great memories! Master suite very nice too. Great views. Appreciate the owner making it available for others to experience. ##### Annette S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel F. 17 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another wonderful stay in Sunapee We spent the week before Christmas at Well Sweep for the second year in a row. It was another wonderful visit to a charming part of the Northeast. We skied all over New Hampshire and Vermont and enjoyed the local restaurants and attractions. The barn is a beautiful property and very well equipped. The owner and caretaker were very communicative and helpful, making it a seamless stay. Highly recommended. ##### Daniel F. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H. 19 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Family Fall Get Away Absolutely an amazing property and perfect for our family get together and annual fall weekend away. With a beautiful large kitchen, plenty of bedrooms / baths and multiple areas for people to spread out, the home easily accommodated all 20 of us. Can only imagine how great this home would be to stay there over Thanksgiving or Christmas . Communication with the host Chris was great as was the check in with Ruth. Our family is hoping to come back for years to come ! ##### Chris H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 6 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Newbury NH Gem Our weeklong stay at “Well Sweep” was wonderful. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary (and Thanksgiving) with family and friends and the historic property easily accommodated all our needs. It was nice to have such a grand space to spread out, relax and enjoy each other’s company. Plenty of room to get away if you needed that, too. Family gatherings for meals was made easy by a well appointed kitchen and pantry. Two ovens and two dishwashers helped a lot to keep the good times going. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Overall, a truly wonderful and memorable time! ##### David B. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary R. 25 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family snow trip Nice large property. Ruth was very attentive and attempted to resolve issue with hot water and only 1 shower at a time. (needed a bigger fix than could be done during our stay) We got 26 inches of snow and loved it! great kitchen.....could use some full size glasses. very convenient to skiing, grocery stores and they were all about keeping the roads and driveway plowed. Overall a great place. ##### Mary R. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer B. 26 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion done right Had a great family reunion at Well Sweep. The property is gorgeous and put together just right. Small intimate spaces, lots of larger group spaces, good light, very conducive to good living. We made great use of the lovely lawn space for lawn games every night! We were minutes away from a family friendly beach, marina, boat slips and canoe/ kayak put ins. Also very close to dining and shopping options! Our crew had fun mountain biking and zip lining at Mount Sunapee. Hiking was also a big hit. Thank you for giving us this chance to spend quality time together! ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel F. 14 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful holiday in New England We spent the last two weeks of 2022 with our family at Well Sweep. We could not have had a better stay. The property was clean and very well stocked and even has a pizza oven. The massive size of the barn makes it perfect for large groups, as everyone can gather together but there are also many places gather and play games, work puzzles, read, etc. the owner and on-site caretaker were great to deal with and gave great suggestions on things to do in the area. Mt Sunapee is less than 10 minutes away but we also hit Stowe, Mt Snow and Okemo for skiing. Highly recommended for a large group!! ##### Daniel F. Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole K., Pelham 1 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Castle This property is amazing. We had a girls weekend and were all just in awe of the beauty and grace of this amazing home. My granddaughter and I now call it the castle. It is just amazing. Plenty of space to be alone or get the group together. Hopefully we can go again in the future. One downside. Not enough kindling wood for the fireplace, but there were tree branches in the surrounding woods. :) ##### Nicole K. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Debra Y. 27 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Very nice place to stay! We had a group of 12 adults and there was plenty of room for all of us to be together or spread out. Close to lake for swimming and boating and lots of hiking. Played games and foosball inside and wiffleball, cornhole and other activities outside. We all had a great time. Ruth, the caretaker lives in a home on the property and was very responsive to our needs- which were few! It was difficult getting a response from Chris, the owner, during the process of reserving the property, but had no issues upon arrival and throughout our stay. Would come back again and highly recommend for large groups. ##### Debra Y. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 16 Dec 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Great house, poor preparation The house is amazing, great for big groups, and the main room is fantastic for entertaining. There is lots of space to spread out and enjoy family and friends. That being said, communicaiton with the property manager was inadequate as the care taker was not alerted to our arrival and therefore the heat wasn't turned on, a big bummer, as we arrived mid November and it took 24 hours to get the home up to temperature. The house was relatively clean, but it was clear it had been cleaned after the last group had stayed there and not before our arrival. Linens and towels are provided at an extra cost and with notification. We let Chris know 8 days before our arrival that we would need this service and after many unsuccessful attempts to confirm our need, we were finally able to touch base a couple of days before we showed up. The linens were out but none of the beds were made up. I do not think we were charged for the linen service, but it sure would have been nice to know what we were in for. A word to future guests, they do not plow the driveway if it snows. We had a foot of snow and thankfully we had 4wd, but it would have been hard without it. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 14 Jun 2010 #### Nice House but plan to lose security deposit The Barn is a very nice house with a tremendous amount of space. I stayed there twice this year for two separate business retreats. While we enjoyed the facilities very much, our security deposit was withheld BOTH times. The first time (October 2009) the owners stated we scratched the floors. The second time (May 2010) our deposit was withheld because she said we allowed "bugs and critters" to enter the house after we vacated. On both occasions we treated the house with great respects. These were business meeting with no kids. Neither time did she call or email to discuss before holding back the money. In the context of the overall cost of renting this home, losing all or part of the security deposit is not a major financial hit, but it is a petty annoyance that just leaves a bad taste in one's mouth (twice!). ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly B. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding week/weekend ##### Holly B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hermon M. 19 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yearly family get together Love the house - love the area - loved Sunapee - rented a boat and had a great day on the lake - and New London is fantastic - and easy access to everything in the area and no traffic ##### Hermon M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna C. 30 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent family vacation! What a wonderful home to give the entire family a great getaway! Plenty of space, beautiful area to explore and a wonderful time was had by all. A special thanks to the grounds keeper Ruth who handled every question or need. Our family has lots of memories to take home with us! ##### Donna C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Margaret D. 24 Jul 2022 Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### ROOM FOR EVERYONE The sheer size and architecture of this home is outstanding. The interior space is well thought out, the views are lovely, there is lots of space to spread out. Many things to see and do in the Sunapee area, a swim in the lake is a must! AC would be a real plus. Some of the outside furniture should be replaced and the large upper deck railing is VERY shaky. Otherwise, a lovely experience. Some outside furniture needs to be replaced, very worn. Railing on large upper deck is very loose and shaky (we were happy no little ones were with us). ##### Margaret D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathleen G. 11 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a large family celebration We loved our stay! I recommend it with great enthusiasm. Hope we didn’t disturb the neighbors laughing and singing. Layout perfect for mingling together and for finding privacy. ##### Cathleen G. 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