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Cozy, Pet-Friendly Escape Near Lake & Mountains

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gilford, NH
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort
    3 min drive
  • Ellacoya State Park
    4 min drive
  • Gunstock Mountain Coaster
    4 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    11 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy, Pet-Friendly Escape Near Lake & Mountains

Nestled between Gunstock Mountain and Lake Winnipesaukee, Hidden Creek Cottage is your perfect year-round getaway. This airy, sun-filled home features high ceilings, a newly updated kitchen, gas fireplace, central air, king size bed, and laundry. Step outside onto a brand new expansive deck built for outdoor dining and entertainment, make your way down to the fire pit for stories and s'mores and enjoy the sunset while listening to the tranquil sounds of our hidden creek.

We are available through text, email, and through your preferred booking app — please don't hesitate to reach out. Enjoy our home away from home!

Gunstock Acres is a private community set within quiet, tree-lined streets and located less than one mile from Gunstock Mountain and Campgrounds. Hiking trails and mountain winter activities are right around the corner, and an expansive beach at Ellacoya State Park on Lake Winnipesaukee is less than 10 minutes away.

The property is accessed via touchpad.

Hidden Creek Cottage is a bright oasis within the New Hampshire lakes region. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the living area fill the space with natural light. The kitchen has been newly renovated with white quartz countertops, white cabinets, and stainless steel appliances perfect for your culinary needs. The primary bedroom boasts a king bed with a memory foam mattress and an ensuite half bath. All bedrooms are equipped with room-darkening curtains to ensure your sleep is as peaceful as your surroundings. Curl up next to the fireplace in the living room with your loved ones, dine al fresco on the newly built deck, gather around the fire pit for endless conversation, and enjoy the peaceful view of the creek within the woods surrounding the home. The washer and dryer are located in the full bathroom and available for your use throughout your stay.

Our neighborhood is great for hiking, bicycling, and walking to scenic views of both Gunstock and Lake Winnipesaukee. We recommend your car to get around for activities, dining and ordering food (not many delivery options, so you may need to pick it up).

We are a pet-friendly home! Limit 1 pet per reservation. Please indicate whether or not you plan to bring your pet at booking, as there is an additional $150 pet fee required. There is a security camera on the motion lights on the front of the house that monitors the driveway, street, and some of the front yard. NO GUNS/FIREARMS ON THE PREMISES! No weapons of any kind are permitted anywhere on the property.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Ellacoya State Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Gunstock Mountain Resort and a few minutes from Ellacoya State Park
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Gilford cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Alex & Amanda Abramo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains

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: 864 sq ft (80 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 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
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.

Cozy, Pet-Friendly Escape Near Lake & Mountains Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Trip
Beautiful home. Great weekend away!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much needed getaway
Great location. Minutes from trails and lake. Very easy to find lots of things to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Experience!
The house and property were perfect for our family of 5 (+dog)! Exceptionally clean and we felt perfectly at home. Will recommend to family & friends in the future if they are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family weekend.
Clean and fully equipped! We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert A.

Woodsy House
Nice home. Could use some quality control on the cleaning crew.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
This VRBO cabin/house is in a great location, close to the main road. You can tell that it has been well taken care of and is very clean. There are plenty of towels, dishes, kitchen and laundry items stocked. We appreciated how the owners thought through their guests stay. I highly recommend this hidden cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house
This was a perfect house for my family of 4. Everything was fully stocked and the location was perfect from everything. Would definitely Recommend and will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Really enjoyed our long weekend up in Gilford.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cozy cabin
This was a really great find and a nice stay. We were 6 adults and and one dog but the house is set up nicely and we loved the fireplace and the fire pit. Kitchen had a lot of essentials and we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich D., Westport, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
Wonderful cabin very close to Gunstock Mountain and lake. It was clean and well stocked. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Trip
House was cozy and exactly what we were hoping for. We really enjoyed the fireplace and place had a great deck. Definitely cannot beat the location as we stayed for a ski weekend and Gunstock is less than a 2 minute drive. Entire experience was wonderful and we will look to rent this spot again in the future. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Creek Cottage
We had a fun winter weekend at Hidden Creek Cottage. We were only about 1/4 mile from Gunstock which is great for snowtubing. The cottage is small but nicely appointed. The only suggestion I would make is bedside table lamps. For those of us that read before bed that was a disappointment. Overall, I would recommend this cottage without any reservation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect getaway spot
We had an awesome time staying at the Hidden Creek Cottage. The place was spacious, cozy, welcoming, with all the items expected as we were staying in a private hotel. There was a group of 6 in town to attend a wedding this was hands down better than getting a hotel room. We all loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This check in process was seamless and the property is very well decorated and clean. The house was well stocked with utensils, plates, paper towels etc.. so you can really make yourself at home. The fireplace is also a great feature.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot for a Girls Weekend
We had a girls weekend here and had the most wonderful time! The house is adorable and everything was extremely clean and well maintained. The kitchen was surprisingly well stocked for a rental, the only thing that we couldn't find was a rubber spatula! That was no problem though! We loved the outdoor table on the deck and the fireplace in the living room. The little dishwasher was also great to have, it was nice not having to do a lot of dishes on vacation. The property manager was also very responsive to any questions we had. Highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tzuyu L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great family trip
We had a great stay at Alex and Amanda's property for a summer getaway. The house is close to a state park beach, hiking trail, and Gunstock for various activities. We also took the advantage of the firepit and it was totally a highlight of our trip. Communication was prompt and the hosts were very nice to accommodate our requests. The house is not very big but has everything needed and actually organized and decorated in a very nice taste. The only suggestion we would like to make is that the bathroom may receive an update. The bathtub finishing was flaking off, and it somehow smelled when we checked in, not sure from the shower curtain or something else. In summary, we really liked the place and thank you Alex and Amanda! We would like to come back in the winter for skiing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Notch
Beautiful place to stay. All the comforts of home and then some.Owners attention to detail is un-matched.Looking forward to my next stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Fun
We really enjoyed the home and property. It was a perfect location for visiting this area, quick and easy access to the local venues, the lake, and other great spots around this area. Communication with the manager was amazing. We hit a few tiny snags that were easily worked out. We would definitely stay here again in any season.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Lake region vacation
Loved this house - clean, modern touches. Great for our family, to spend wonderful time together with our dog. Has everything you need. Great location! Will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert j f.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice
first time in area. very lovely,clean, home & property. Owners very accessible by email or VRBO site Would certainly stay again. 10am checkout does seem early though
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and quaint!
Will recommend, beautiful and welcoming home. Thank you again for your hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great stay!
With a 2 minute drive to Gunstock skiing, this was the perfect place for us. So clean and so comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023