Quintessential New England Lake Front Cottage

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Acworth, NH

Crescent Lake1 min walk
Connecticut Lakes Region23 min drive
Lake Sunapee34 min drive
Manchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Study/Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Lake Front Cottage with all the comforts of home and New England charm. Renovated with original character kept in mind! There is a three day minimum stay.

Spring provides opportunities for hiking and boating. Summer is the perfect opportunity for swimming, boating, or floating your cares away in this beautiful clean lake. Fall is a beautiful time to visit the lake, the water is warm and the lake is quiet. Winter weekends provide opportunities for skiing at nearby Mount Sunapee and possible skating or snowmobiling on the lake and nearby trails. Book now for a week or long weekend away!

Less than 50 feet right to your own dock and waterfront for swimming, boating, fishing or water skiing. Or perhaps just sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery! The rental is equipped with 3 kayaks, 1 double kayak & 2 canoes. The dock will hold up to a 21 foot boat. The dock has stairs to a shallow sandy swimming area great for young children and older adults and the end of the dock is 12 feet deep with a ladder.

Awesome views and exceptionally clean, warm lake. This cottage makes for great family memories to cherish for years!

For nature lovers, there are great trails to hike right out your front door. Crescent Lake is located in Acworth, NH right in the middle of quaint towns, including Acworth, Sunapee & Newport. Great antiquing, shops and more. Mount Sunapee has fun Summer, Fall and Winter activities and is 20 minutes away.

In Winter, Crescent Lake offers skating and walking on the frozen ice, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing on the lake, snowmobiling on the local trails, and skiing and snowboarding at nearby Mt. Sunapee or a little farther away at Okemo Mountain.

This lake home is a true hidden gem & makes for magical memories with family and friends for years to come!

NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility. Also the cottage is at the end of a long dirt road so 4WD is suggested and 100% necessary off season.

Property manager

Kari and Rod MacLeod

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

view from the house onto our cove off the main lake

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs with prior consent.No cats due to allergies

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Use dock, waterfront and boats at your own risk. No fires in the indoor fireplace in summer. Please leave house and yard as you found it.

No Fireworks Allowed at any time.

No Pets on Furniture. Thank you for your consideration.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport

Located in Newport, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Claremont Opera House and The Fort at No.4 Open Air Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Maple Lanes and North Country Smokehouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Acworth, NH

What's nearby

Crescent Lake - 1 min walk
Newport Golf Club - 20 min drive
Connecticut Lakes Region - 23 min drive
Lake Sunapee - 34 min drive
Vermont Country Store - 39 min drive

Getting around

Claremont Station - 27 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Balthazar's Ice Shack - 22 min drive
Brick Farm Ice Cream - 16 min drive
B J Brickers Restaurant - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential New England Lake Front Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quintessential New England Lake Front Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential New England Lake Front Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential New England Lake Front Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Crescent Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Newport Golf Club and Arrowhead Recreation Area. Morningside Flight Park and Claremont Opera House are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Allan W.

11 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to unwind for a week

Perfect place to unplug and unwind for a week. Served as a great home base for exploring NH and VT through day trips. Loved the availability of canoes and kayaks at the lake, and the size of the lake.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah N.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience

This was our first lakeside vacation and this was the perfect place! Cottage was beautifully classic and with many updates. Super comfortable, and beyond well stocked. Owners take great care of this place and were extremely responsive and flexible. Wonderful location, beautiful views and the lake is gorgeous.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan N.

27 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

The Quintessential New England Lake Front Cottage is absolutely gorgeous. The house easily accommodated our group of 8 and truly felt like a home away from home, but with way better decor an a whole lake in the backyard!! There is so much to do at the cottage, inside and out, that kept our whole crew happy and entertained. As parents of screen kids who are always "board", having so may things to do without complaint is where the real vacation starts for us grown-ups!! 😁 Highly recommend staying here...we'll definitely be back!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

26 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So relaxing!

This cottage had everything my family needed to enjoy a long weekend together on the lake. We had fun swimming, paddle boarding, eating/drinking, playing cards, and relaxing! Our dog swam her heart out. We were even able to catch a little music festival at the nearby South Acworth village store. It was incredible. We would have had a fire, but it rained…but even that was OK, as the rain was beautiful on the lake. We had everything we could need in the cabin and little charming towns nearby to grab what we forgot. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

25 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ducking’ Awesome!

We were delighted with our entire experience at the cottage. We enjoyed the days on the dock and utilized the kayak and canoe. At night we enjoy the fire by the lake. One afternoon it did rain and we took full advantage of the peaceful serenity in the cottage listening to rain in the most cozy chairs with coffee. The vibes, flowers, decor, and thoughtful instructions made our stay better than what we hoped for. Every detail of care was noticed. We hope to return again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kari and Rod MacLeod

We are a family of 5 who loves being outdoors. We have fallen in love with Duck Head cottage and Crescent Lake. We enjoy our cottage getaway year round and love skiing at nearby Mount Sunapee. We also really enjoy renting our cottage to guests when we can't be there to enjoy it ourselves! We feel lucky to share this special place with others!

Why they chose this property

The cottage is cozy, quaint and steps away from lakeside fun. The property is directly on the lake and has everything you need for kayaking, canoeing, and swimming. In Winter you can drive to ski Mount Sunapee or Okemo, while being able to skate, snowshoe and cross country ski on the lake. We are just 25 minutes from Mount Sunapee and all that it has to offer for year round fun including their high ropes course and zip lines and the chairlift to the top to enjoy the foliage in the fall.