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🌈 Bright and Charming Single-Family Home at Baxter Lake - 🐶 Dog Friendly 🧣

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 495.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Farmington, NH
  • Baxter Lake
    1 min walk
  • Rochester Opera House
    11 min drive
  • Rochester Common
    11 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    42 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

🌈 Bright and Charming Single-Family Home at Baxter Lake - 🐶 Dog Friendly 🧣

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful home, located at Baxter Lake - named the #1 Best New Hampshire Lake by VacationIdea Magazine, calling it "arguably one of NH's best kept secrets!"

Centrally located about 30 minutes from Portsmouth and Lake Winnipesaukee, Nimue's Cottage offers a serene family escape. Gunstock Mountain, Loudon, Laconia, Kennebunkport, Wolfeboro, Concord, Newburyport, Ogunquit, Salisbury, York, and Hampton Beach are all within 1 hour drive.

Welcome to your perfect vacation home! This bright and stylish home at Baxter Lake features multiple skylights and ample interior lighting, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. With two cozy bedrooms, a pull-out sofa with a queen bed, and a spacious bathroom with a tub, this home can comfortably accommodate a family or group of friends.

KEY FEATURES:
☀ Bright and stylish, with multiple sky lights and ample interior lighting
☀ 2 Bedrooms; 1 queen, 1 twin/full bunk
☀ Pull-out sofa with queen bed
☀ Spacious bathroom with tub
☀ Fully-equipped kitchen with plenty of utensils and kitchenware
☀ Large Smart TV enabled w/ Hulu, Netflix + Premium cable
☀ High-speed WiFi
☀ Large private patio w/ outdoor dining table + BBQ grill
☀ 4-5 minute walk to Baxter Lake beachfront with boat launch
☀ Dog-friendly
☀ Single-level ranch with 1,000 square feet of comfortable living space

☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆

Enjoy and rejuvenate in our cozy and charming bedrooms, perfect for unwinding after a long day of exploring and adventure.

This home offers two comfortable and inviting bedrooms. The primary bedroom features a queen bed, while the secondary bedroom a twin-over-full bunk bed, making it ideal for families with children. We also have a pull-out couch that reveals a queen bed should you need extra space.


☆☆ BATHROOM ☆☆

Freshen up and rejuvenate in the bright and spacious bathroom! We've got you covered with all the essentials you need for an invigorating shower or relaxing bath, including fresh towels and a selection of toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and soap. Let us take care of the little things, so you can focus on enjoying your stay.


☆☆ KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, + DINING ☆☆

The fully-stocked kitchen is perfect for cooking up delicious meals for your group getaway. Complete with stainless steel appliances, large fridge, and an open-plan layout, cooking and entertaining have never been easier. Plus, with the convenience of a kitchen island, meal prep is a breeze.

Enjoy stylish lighting and comfortable seating in the dining room, where a round table that seats 4 provides the perfect setting for meals and conversation. Direct access to the kitchen and outdoor patio makes it easy to move seamlessly between indoor and outdoor spaces.

In the cozy living room, you'll find a large HDTV and game cabinet for all your entertainment needs. Watch TV, read a book, or play games with your friends and family while enjoying a relaxing stay at Baxter Lake.


☆☆ OUTSIDE SPACE ☆☆

Step outside onto our large private backyard patio - a true gem, with string lighting that creates a magical ambiance when the sun goes down. Take seat at the outdoor dining table and enjoy a meal under the stars.

Relax on the large sectional with seating for 7, nestled beneath a stunning pergola that provides shade on sunny days. This is the perfect spot to catch up with friends and family, or simply unwind with a good book and a glass of wine.

And if you're feeling hungry, fire up the propane grill and cook up a delicious feast while taking in the breathtaking view. The backyard patio is the ultimate place to make unforgettable memories with your loved ones, surrounded by natural beauty.

We love dogs! We warmly welcome your canine companions to our home! For the safety and comfort of all, we kindly ask that you keep your furry friends on a leash when outside, pick up after them with poop bags, and be mindful of other dogs in the neighborhood.

** PLEASE NOTE - This property does not have a hot tub. There is a glitch in Vrbo's software showing a number of properties as having hot tubs when, in reality, they do not. If you're looking for a hot tub, our recommendation is that you confirm the presence of a hot tub with the property host if Vrbo is listing a hot tub as an amenity. **

☆☆ BUNK BED SAFETY WARNING ☆☆

There are certain risks associated with using a bunk bed and bunk bed ladder, and guests agree that use is at your own risk. Property owner assumes no responsibility for personal loss, injury, or illness of any kind which may result from use of the bunk bed and ladder. The owners are not liable for any accidents occurring. Parents with children should be especially cautioned regarding ladder use and agree to accept all responsibility for minors. While not an exhaustive list of precautions, guests agree to follow these industry standards: 1) Use of top bunk is limited to occupants 6 years or older; 2) Use of top bunk is limited to 1 occupant and a maximum 175 lb weight; 3) No jumping or other horseplay on or around the bed; 4) Always use ladder for entering and leaving the upper bunk.

☆☆ ADDITIONAL AMENITY SAFETY WARNING ☆☆

- Guest’s or Guest's invitees, visitors, or guests use of any pool, pool floats, hot tubs, spas, saunas, bikes, sleds, kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, watercraft, fire pit, or any other equipment or amenity that may be within the Accommodations or available within the Building shall be at Guest’s sole risk and Guest hereby indemnifies the property owner and agrees to hold the property owner harmless from all claims, actions, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from any personal injury to the Guest or Guest’s invitees, visitors or guests, and Guest shall be solely responsible for any damage caused by Guest or Guest’s invitees, visitors or guests.

★☆ Book Today + Let Us Take Care Of You at Baxter Lake! ☆★
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Baxter Lake. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Baxter Lake and 11 minutes by car from Rochester Opera House
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Farmington cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Jason Muth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1025 sq ft (95.2 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 102815

🌈 Bright and Charming Single-Family Home at Baxter Lake - 🐶 Dog Friendly 🧣 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space, professional host
The Cottage is a lovely place to stay. It’s little, but it’s clean (unlike many rentals), cute, charming, and functional. The neighborhood is quiet, secluded, and safe. I’ve stayed at many rentals, and Jason is far and away the most professional host I’ve ever worked with. You won’t be disappointed if you stay here! Highly recommend.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place near the lake.
The property was nice but the furniture was kind of a challenge. The beds and the couch were kind of soft and uncomfortable. Otherwise everything was as described.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jae and Will W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
This was a great places to stay and the hosts were extremely helpful and responsive. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Us and our K-9.
This cute little cottage house was perfect for us. Our children and grandchildren even visited a couple of times and enjoyed a day playing at the lake. This house is equipped for small children as well as your fur babies. They had toys for the toddlers and cozy dog bed for our dog. We were in want of nothing and had a very enjoyable time. This cottage is very clean well furnished and has every item you could ever need. Jason was quick to reply to texts. Every thing was well explained in the book concerning check-in and out plus local sites to explore. Thank You Jason I plan on spending more time in the future at Numi's cottage.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was exactly as described!
This was the perfect cottage to meet our needs to enjoy our family while visiting the area. It was also convenient to restaurants, activities and local interest. I would 100% recommend this host and cottage to anyone interested in booking in the general area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Getaway
I truly enjoyed my stay here. The house is clean, bright and full of amenities (they even have a record player and lots of records). Check in and check out was simple. The whole setup is open and inviting. Even though there were neighbors on both sides, it was secluded enough for us to enjoy some rest and relaxation. We were able to see the lake from the front window, which was really nice. The owner was very kind and accommodating, and his responses to any questions I had were fast. Overall, this is a great family or even couples retreat that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for some rest and relaxation.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, nice people
They were so easy to deal with and it's such a warm place to stay. Will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Perfect place for a relaxing stay. Extremely well equipped and organized. Thank you for a wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

blwhalen3, Tunbridge, usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage near Baxter Lake
Lovely cottage just short walk to Baxter Lake. Nice decoration touches and extra amenities including games, coffees, tea, spices, etc. Great outside seating, grill, and lighting. Quiet neughborhead. Great for walks. Jason was incredibly responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swim meet
We used this house while attending swim meet in Dover. This was a much better option instead of staying at a hotel. Property was great and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cecily T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun, clean, and good location
My wife and I wanted a nice long-weekend getaway and found this fun little house. It is located comfortably in a nice, quiet, perfectly safe neighborhood, perfect for day trips in every direction. Although there is no "beach" directly near the house (it's a small boat launch area), there are beaches within nearby driving distances. There are also plenty of nearby towns that offer fun activities. So if you don't mind driving a little or just relaxing at the house itself, then this place is perfect. Both my wife and i truly enjoyed the surroundings and warm fun atmosphere there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay at Baxter Lake
This is an adorable cottage on Baxter Lake with clean, fun decor and every amenity you could need for your stay. The home is exactly as the photos show. The owners clearly put lots of thought into making their guests feel at home. There were plug-in fans in both bedrooms, super comfortable beds, tv options ready to go and a fully stocked kitchen with plenty of convenient items like baggies, a kettle and even a Brita in the fridge. We really appreciated the full size washer and dryer and available detergent too. While we didn’t use the record player, I appreciated the trip down memory lane with their extensive album collection. What a fun thing to have in a rental! Josh was very helpful and extremely quick to respond to my messages. He was in touch before our very smooth check in with our unique code for the doors. We loved this property and highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Little Forest Home
We really enjoyed staying here. The property is exactly as it appears in the photos. The home is well maintained and has been updated. It is also pretty accessible for seniors. My husband and I have booked many properties using VRBO over the past 10 years at different price points and this was in our top 5 for value. Thanks for a wonderful stay! My daughter was super impressed with the vinyl record collection.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Host, Home and location
From the time we made reservations until the day we left the host were amazing. The home was spotless and so comfortable which made you feel at home. The location is conveniently located close enough to major attractions and yet a nice relaxing area. The lake offers so many activities for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mark N., Oswego, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Baxter Lake Trip
Enjoyed our stay very much. Jason was always prompt with communication. We were able to host Thanksgiving with our daughter & son-in-law. The area is nice & enjoyable to walk on the streets with a view of the lake.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jovonda H., Ruther Glen

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Environment
I enjoyed my stay and will definitely return when I come back to NH. Felt very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!!
Jason was wonderful with information and his place was perfect and cozy. Very clean and organized!! Loved the area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun get away
The house was really cute and a short walk to a nice almost private beach! The owners were awesome. We loved our time away from the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022