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Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake

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Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swains_Lake

This lakefront cottage is 2.3 miles from Rt.125 on Swains Lake in Barrington, NH, on our private dirt road into a wooded, 5-acre lot with a wide shore frontage. Our property's back woods extends uphill to Beauty Hill Road, total road frontage appox 400'. We emphasize Secluded, rare on this lake. The cottage porch is only 30 feet from the water line.
Swains Lake is over 550 acres with swimming, boating and bass fishing. Our cottage is located along the east side of a cove, facing more west to the sunsets, so waters are calmer than near the main lake bodies.

The cottage is quaint at 600 sq. ft. with an additional rough-cut wood full-front 260 sq. ft. screened porch overlooking the lake, providing a wonderful area for open-air dining and relaxing. The total lake frontage is close to 400' to extending to the south ending at the stone wall. Listen to the bull frogs during their June mating season and the loons on any summer night.
Enjoy the lakefront from morning to night in lawn chairs around the fire pit. Firewood may be for sale along Beauty Hill Road, Market Basket also sells wood. We obtain a town fire permit each year and post it inside the cottage.

As Fall approaches, the mornings become crisp and with less activity on the lake passing Labor Day. Slowly, the maple's leaves get ready to turn their Autumn colors, and throughout most of October they turn brilliant.

We have wonderful birds that make their home on the lake. You can see herons with their long legs flying overhead. Loons which have long dark necks, who have a distinctive call, also live on the lake. They the can swim under water a long way before reappearing. We also have exciting eagle sightings. Last year it was reported that three eagles now make their home here!

There are ducks and some geese on the lake. They are fun to watch but we ask that you don't feed them, feeding them may make them want to come onto the beach area and they can leave a mess behind.

The cottage is fully furnished with two bedrooms and one 3/4-bathroom with a sink and shower, no tub. The living room connects to the dining/kitchen area which has a refrigerator/freezer, electric stove/oven, and a microwave. The master bedroom has a queen-size bed, the other bedroom has sturdy twin-sized bunk beds, and the living room has a picture widow and a sofa that pulls out to a queen-sized sleeper. A brand new range in the kitchen has been installed as of July 2023.

Reservations are taken for May through end of October. We advise you to reserve available weeks as soon as possible up to a year in advance.

Water Quality Alert:
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Note: Fireplace is not functional during the summer months.

Property manager

April Bloom

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 860 sq ft (80 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake Cottage

About the neighborhood

Barrington

Located in Barrington, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Children's Museum of New Hampshire and Flag Hill Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Northwood Meadows State Park and Pawtuckaway State Park. Bedrock Gardens and Woodman Institute are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • University of New Hampshire - 15 min drive
  • Bow Lake - 18 min drive
  • Kittery Premium Outlets - 35 min drive
  • Water Country - 37 min drive
  • Hampton Beach - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 17 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 11 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 12 min drive
  • Wendy's - 10 min drive
  • Sunny's Restaurant - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage, Quiet and Secluded, on Swains Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Ayers Pond and within 12 mi (20 km) of University of New Hampshire and Lundholm Gymnasium. Betty and Barney Hill Archive and Rochester Common are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Loved the cottage, it was peaceful and relaxing. We will be back again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret C.

Beautiful getaway with family
Our second vacation there- A beautiful and private location- wonderful for my family and pups who need this getaway from hustle and bustle. We fished, grilled and enjoyed the scenic views, while also enjoying card games, corn hole, relaxing time, and swimming! We are hoping to come back before August next summer, 2024. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Lake was beautiful and relaxing. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mary P.

Camp
The property was fine had trouble with the stove got electrical shock from it.when we first arrived the camp smelled like fish I sprayed and I also sprayed when I left all in all in was a good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne N., Woonsocket ri

Liked: Cleanliness
A place that vacation goes by slowly
And thats a good thing. I have now stayed at this location 3 times so i knew what to expect. Quiet relaxing and secluded. Just what i want after a long stressful year. I know it is a no thrills house and ok with that. Only issue was there was minor ant issue and we got spray and that helped with that. Only thing my fiancee wanted to mention. Need bigger TV. It rained first couple of days. The fishing and lake are amazing. Sunsets and nature always amazing Thanks for an amazing vacation. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic cabin
This home is very basic, no frills. The beds and couch were comfortable. What you get is property location with up close lake views surrounded by woods made that made it feel like we were secluded. This property is breathtakingly beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house
Wonderful, quiet, private lakefront cabin. Reminded me of a place I stayed in as a kid in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
A week at the lake...
Last week was my 3rd stay at the cottage. Unfortunately the weather was not the best . I did, however, manage to get a good kayak paddle in every day. The location of the cottage is perfect-private, expansive water frontage, south, south-west exposure, easy distance to shopping etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

lynne m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet & Relaxing
We were there the week of Labor Day….families enjoying the holiday, but rest of week was quiet & relaxing. Fishing was great…large & smallmouth bass, pickerel, etc. Appliances clean & working. Master bed was comfortable. Swivel wicker chairs on porch could use an upgrade as well as the cushions on living room chairs. They are not deal breakers. However those were suggestions as the cottage was perfect for our stay. The screened in porch is the “go to” spot…beautiful Paneramic view of lake and no bugs to deal with! The owners also allowed us to bring our boat and tie up to the dock. Perfect! Lee and Lynne
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
It's a quaint little camp on a nice quiet area of the lake. It could use a little updating especially the screen porch. It needs to be tightened up and holes closed up to keep the bugs out. Otherwise it's a very relaxing place to stay. would stay there again. Linda
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022