Stonecraft is a fantastic place to stay! Russ called to be sure I had directions and greeted me at the door on my arrival. Large living space, privacy if you like it. Clean, comfortable. Every detail is addressed. Russ and Ruth went out of their way to be sure I had everything I could ever need for a night's stay. I would absolutely stay here again!

Ruth and Russ are a warm and friendly couple who welcomed us into their 200 year old home with a complete tour. They recommended a local pub for dinner, which was excellent, and very reasonably priced. Room 8, on the third floor, was small but adequate, and extremely clean. The third floor shared space included a shower room and separate toilet room, both very clean, as well as a TV room with puzzles, games, and hundreds of books. Booking both rooms on the third floor could allow a large family three bedrooms, bathrooms, and TV room for the cost of only a hotel room elsewhere, a tremendous value. The continental breakfast was simple but delicious due to fresh melon and danish. It was served on beautiful stoneware pottery that the hosts had made themselves. The house itself is a bit creaky, and Ruth's birds like to make their presence known during the day, but once night falls they are so quiet that we never heard them. Their home is conveniently located about half way between Portsmouth,NH and Conway,NH; just off Route 16.We had a wonderful time getting to know this interesting and very civic minded couple. We highly recommend a stay with them.

Lovely place with great breakfast!

Ruth and Russ are a wonderful, kind couple who took the time to welcome us to their cozy place. The house has a lot of charm and I loved that each room had it's own theme. I won't spoil the secret, so you will see yours when you arrive :) There are tons of books in the house. If you are an animal lover, you will also love that they have birds and dogs. Ruth and Russ invited us down for a lovely breakfast that was soo delicious! I still remember it, as it stood out from all the other places that we stayed. We had some lovely conversation before we were off on on our way again. This place is comfy and clean. It's close to several touristic areas, and we went to Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains from here. Thanks so much for the lovely hospitality!

We were so thrilled and grateful to have had the chance to stay at Susan and Bruce's amazing lake house. Susan is an unbelievable host. Her energy and thoughtfulness are above and beyond. She was so accommodating and put so much thought into the extra touches. One of our group ended up arriving much earlier and she was able to accommodate. Meanwhile the rest of the group arrived quite late and she was there to welcome us with lovely refreshments, insight for planning the next days, and to show us around the house which is so wonderfully appointed. It has all one would expect from a picture-perfect charming Maine lake house while also feeling super spacious & clean as one would feel in a hotel. It is so hard to strike this balance and this place has it! Susan is a host extraordinaire from the beautiful hors d'oeuvres she prepared for the boat, her spectacular lakeside yoga class, a wonderful campfire she set up for us for the evening, and all the carefully selected things she has for guests to use (everything you'd need for outdoor dining, plenty of lakeside lounging--from the dock, to hammocks, to recliners on the lawn, and a great collection of water equipment to take out onto the lake.) We had a dreamy two days spending lots of time in and around the lake, and really enjoyed the company and hospitality of Susan & Bruce. Can't wait to come back! Thank you!

Susan has such a wonderful place! She & Bruce are great people! It's a must visit!

Susan's home is a beautiful rustic lodge, comfortable and inviting. Susan and Bruce were wonderful hosts, knowledgeable and helpful when we needed them although most of the time we hardly even knew we were sharing a house with them! It was a wonderful place in winter, with a roaring fire and a beautiful view, and a perfect place to spend a snowy weekend mini-reunion.

This was my first airbnb experience and let me just say any other rental I consider in the future will have a lot to live up to. Everything was above and beyond what I expected. I looked into this house as a birthday trip getaway for my sisters birthday weekend. There were five of us, (my sister and I, her two best friends and her boyfriend) who made the trip from NYC to Maine and when were arrived we were in awe of the beauty. The decor was everything you would expect of a nice lake cabin. Susan and Bruce greeted us with fresh cookies, milk and champagne really making us feel welcome and at home. Susan then proceeded to give us a tour of the home so we would know where everything was. We started in the kitchen, dining room and living open area. The kitchen was very spacious plenty of room for cooking, eating around the kitchen island and storing food for the week. The dining area had been set with settings for our us (we had chose not to disturb because it was so beautiful). The living space had a television beautiful fireplace which was set up for us every night, and ample seating space. The ceilings were high and the decor was very rustic definitely what we were looking for trying to get away from the city. The view of the lake from inside was amazing to wake up to every morning. Our bedrooms were right upstairs on the loft and the beds were very comfortable. We did have access to two bathroom, one including a shower. The shower is quite small, so might be trouble for the bigger built types but it did its purpose. We had the perfect weather and a bunch of us used the paddle boards and kayaks to enjoy the lake, while some took advantage of the 5 mile walk around the lake-it was gorgeous. Honestly we had an amazing time and would definitely consider coming back. We were skeptical about sharing the home and feeling like we were intruding but it was not weird at all, Susan and Bruce live in their own area, but at the same time were always there for when we needed them. One night Susan even joined us for a game of Banana Grams and even offered to bake us an apple pie with ice cream but we had to politely decline as we didn't want to stray too far from our fitness lifestyles. It was comforting knowing people were there in case we needed them-being from NY isolation can be scary, so we loved it! We would have to say this house and the owners were perfect and we would definitely book another stay here! My sister had the best 21st birthday and a big thank you goes to Susan and Bruce for providing such hospitality.

Mon petit ami et je ne pouvais pas avoir eu un week-end plus parfait pour certains R & R chez Susan et Bruce. Susan était très serviable et accueillant. La maison était propre et exactement comme sur la photo. Je recommande vivement de réserver cet endroit!

Susan was an amazing host who went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. The lake house was located on a serene lake and the house's large backyard lead to a private dock that allowed us to take out paddleboards/kayaks/a rowboat whenever our hearts desired. The house itself is beautifully decorated with a log cabin motif (several furs/game trophies adorn the walls). The beds and sheets were very comfortable and even in mid-August there was never a time where I missed having an AC (in fact, it got chilly at night). After spending 4 nights in Acton we found ourselves wishing we could stay another week. Susan was a perfect host and the lake house provided a beautiful escape from city life.

Susan et Bruce sont très accueillants. ils ont un endroit agréable sur le lac. l'endroit est bien meublé avec toutes les commodités que l'on pouvait attendre d'une maison de sortir (bateaux, barbecue, cheminée, wifi etc) nous avons apprécié notre séjour. merci Susan et Bruce.

Nous venons de passer 3 jours à cette cabine agréable et tout simplement adoré; le cadre était parfait! Nous étions un grand groupe, 4 adultes et 4 adolescents, mais il y avait beaucoup d'espace pour nous tous, et beaucoup de choses à faire. Nous avons apprécié la marche / course autour du lac chaque matin, traîner sur les hamacs ou chaises longues, paddle-board et en utilisant la chaloupe et kayaks. Les adolescents ont pu faire usage de la piscine de table et jouer à des jeux et des cartes dans le sous-sol pendant que nous pouvions trouver des endroits calmes pour lire ou simplement vous asseoir et prendre dans le paysage. Nous avons tous apprécié regarder les 2 laboratoires noirs Wilson & Chester chassent leurs balles et sautent dans le lac! Il était merveilleux d'écouter les sons obsédants des huards et le crépitement du feu dans la nuit, tout en grillant nos guimauves! Susan et Bruce sont des hôtes parfaits. J'ai eu beaucoup de questions avant de réserver notre escapade et Susan était très accommodant. Elle nous a fait très bien accueillis à notre arrivée avec des boissons et des collations avant de nous montrer autour de sa maison bien décorée et confortable. Même quand Susan et Bruce étaient à la maison, ils étaient là si nous avions besoin d'eux, mais ne pas empiéter sur notre temps de famille. Nous recommandons vivement le coucher de soleil sur leur nouveau bateau parti. Nous avons tous apprécié les boissons tout en visitant le lac et regarder le coucher du soleil, et Susan avait fait une tarte aux bleuets et crème glacée délicieuse à notre retour. Si vous voulez faire de merveilleux souvenirs, ceci est l'endroit idéal pour séjourner: merci encore Susan et Bruce !!

Sadly we didn't get to stay too long (we used this Spot strictly to sleep for a few hours) but the lake it was on was beautiful and check in/out was super easy!

Perfect nacht in Michelle's House. De plek is perfect met een prachtig uitzicht in de voorkant van het meer. Very clean room. ik zou aanraden

Cozy,quiet and pretty area! Perfect for a weekend get away. The pond is right outside of the door- beautiful sunset/view. I can only recommend this place

Awesome place - Michelle is very responsive and helpful, and the location is gorgeous, with lots of hikes within easy driving distance.

Nancy is a kind soul. Her home is adorable, clean, charming and comfortable. I enjoyed my stay and will be back :).

Nancy was completely hospitable. I stayed for 1 night- the room and bathroom were both clean, and the property is beautifully located on a quiet lake. Great location for my trip's itinerary: located between the White Mountains and Portland. I would stay here again. Thanks Nancy!

Nancy was a great host! An absolutely beautiful house that was very clean and a 30 second walk from a gorgeous lake. Two very cute, friendly pets and a nice environment made for a great stay. Definitely will come back whenever I come back to Maine!

Never made it to the reservation due to a scheduling conflict but great communication from Nancy. Will definitely consider in the future if I am ever in the area.

Nancy is a wonderful host. She is a lovely women. Her house was very neat and clean. We definetly recomment a stay at Nancy's place!

The house was beautiful. The location was scenic. We had a pleasant stay.

Nancy was a great host. She was very friendly and very easygoing. Her house is set on a beautiful country road. It overlooks a splendid lake, and the room is very charming—immaculate and well-pointed, with a comfortable four-poster bed. I would definitely recommend staying with her.

What a lovely home & what a lovely setting. Nice, peaceful room; slept with windows open. Only issue I had was no AT&T mobile service but, with wifi, my (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) was just fine. I would love to stay here again & stay a little longer.

we highly recommend this place. we were greeted upon our arrival and were given a tour of the house . we love old houses and this was a truly nice one and well preserved. everything was functional, water pressure and hot water very good,rooms very clean,nice living quarters upstairs where you can relax, watch tv, read a book, play board games,take a treadmill run or just enjoy a cup of coffee or tea as there`s a keurig machine. Oh and there was a basket of treats on the coffee table too and the fridge had water and apple sauce. a little something to please everyone. we had the room/10 on the second floor which was excellent, very spacious room, extremely clean and lovely colors. Ruth and Russ served breakfast in the morning and were flexible to our request as for the time to be ready. we enjoyed breakfast with them and discussed a little bit of everything. they will guide you if you are not familiar to the area and suggest places to see or places to eat.basically they made us feel at home. we will definitely return here when we visit the area again. if you re lucky you will get to visit the bottom of the house...thanks Ruth and Russ

Great view, cozy feeling with plenty of space for the family. The whole family loved the lake house and we can't wait to stay next year!

My family had the best time at David's lake house! It was spotless when we arrived and had all necessities such as towels, linens, utensils, and more! The house is located on a beautiful lakefront property and it has an awesome beach with adirondack chairs for lounging and a swim dock. David also provides a canoe and two person kayak for your own exploration and enjoyment on the lake. Balch Lake is a peaceful lake that is suitable for fishing, swimming, and floating on rafts, as well as tubing and water skiing for those who have motor boats! It was the most relaxing vacation my family and I have ever experienced together. Sitting by the fire at night making s'mores and waking up to a beautiful sunrise and birds chirping really made the most of our lake vacation. We highly recommend renting David's beautiful lake house for a getaway that your family and/or friends will never forget. Thank you for letting us spend time at your lovely lake house, we had a blast!

The property, location, and amenities were perfect. There were five of us that stayed at this retreat for three nights, and we would have stayed longer if we had the time. This house is spacious and offers plenty of room for additional family members. Additionally, the house was spotless, with warm and friendly décor. We brought our own kayaks and used the double kayak that was available. This gave our family an opportunity to spend quality time on the lake. My husband and grandson enjoyed fishing off the deck. The host David was friendly, welcoming, and attentive to our needs. We highly recommend renting this home. Sincerely, Champagne Family

We had an amazing long weekend at the lake! The house and lake front were exactly as pictured, better, in fact. We brought our dog, who loved the lake and my father-in-law taught the kids to fish! We made good use of the kayak and canoe and rented a paddle board one day from the marina. The small gas station/grocery store down the street was super convenient for take out lunches, basic groceries, snacks, bait, and firewood! We will definitely stay again!

The Peaceful Retreat is exactly as pictured and couldn't be more appropriately named! David was extremely helpful in providing information, instructions, and prompt responses to questions. The home is impeccably clean, well-maintained, and well-stocked with anything you would need for a visit. Kitchen items, linens, washer/dryer, wifi, movies, games, and more... We had no problems or issues whatsoever with the home. We brought our dogs and they thoroughly enjoyed the vacation as well. There were some neighbor dogs wandering freely close to the house/property with no supervision but we never had an issue. They would run away when they saw a person. This was our first AirBnB experience and it could not have gone more smoothly. The Peaceful Retreat is truly a little part of beautiful NH heaven. We cannot thank our hosts enough for sharing their home with us!

There were two couples on this trip and 1 dog. The house had an amazing view of the frozen lake. We got in right before a big snow storm which made the views better. The house had everything you needed and David answered all of our questions. We will visit again during the summer to capitalize on the lake.

A wonderful summer experience! Enjoyed the cleanliness of the cottage as well as the water front, canoe and kayak. We would love to return in summers to come!

We really enjoyed this lovely and beautifully decorated home with our 2 year old son and in-laws. We stayed for a week in mid October when the fall foliage was absolutely wonderful, right outside the window and all around. It was already a little chilly outside and direct sun was rare. However, we had a great time relaxing, fishing, canoeing and taking trips around the area (Portland, Portsmouth, Wolfeboro, etc.). It is a very quiet and peaceful place with private beach access and I am sure, in the summer it would be great for swimming, too. Dave, our host, was great and very responsive. He provided us with all the information needed and tips on what to do/see. If you don't plan on shopping for groceries too often, bring as much food as you can/will need as the next store/gas station is about 10 min away by car and only carries expensive basic essentials. Overall, we can highly recommend this place and we hope to come back some day.

we had the best long weekend at grey shingles camp! The cabins were beautiful and comfortable, and we loved hanging out around the camp and at the private beach. Robin and Rich were such great hosts and gave us tons of information about what to do and see in the area. We'll definitely be back!

We found Grey Shingles at the last minute; and we had some concern aboutstaying a former camp. It took about 1 minute upon arrival that we had found a gem. The cabin is a far cry from its "camp" days; its comfortable and clean and a fun place to stay. The rec room is a big addition to the experience - you get games, a big TV and a large kitchen to supplement the cabin's kitchen. The lake is a delight with warm water and lots of water craft. Overall a wonderful place, especially quiet compared to all the summer hoards in Wolfeboro.

Robin and Rich were excellent hosts. They greeted us right as we arrived, helped us move our bags to the cabin and made sure we had everything we needed. Rust pond is more of a lake really and our hosts had plenty of paddle boards and kayaks to play around with. Robin told us about a few places in town so we ended up going to Mill Street Meat market to pick up some burgers to grill for dinner. Ended the night with a lovely bonfire under the stars. The cabin we stayed in was clearly just renovated, everything was brand new and spotless. At night, the campsite was very quiet which made for an excellent night's sleep. I would highly recommend staying at any of the beautiful cabins at Grey Shingles.

Very nice camping area. Comfortable accommodations. Nice warm bed. Lots of games for every level of enjoyment. Great for families and children. Beautiful Lake to swim in.

The cabin is in a secluded, peaceful neighborhood on a portion of the lake called Stump Pond. From kitchen items and toiletries to a fire pit and many board games, the house was fully stocked with everything we needed to be comfortable for a week's vacation with some friends. The pool table and ping pong table in the basement were perfect for rainy day entertainment . We were happy to be able to use the canoe, rowboat, and inflatables to go out onto the bigger, cleaner part of the lake to swim. Tamara called a few days before our check-in to provide us with lots of helpful information and recommendations for places to eat, shop, and visit. Overall, we had a nice visit to New Hampshire and were happy to stay at this cabin.

My group had a blast this cabin!!! Beautiful location and the house was full of everything we needed. Again, be prepared to have limited service, but other than that we will be back for sure!!!!

Everything was ready to go when we got there. It is a quiet and secluded spot. The closest store is 2 1/2 to 3 miles away and town is 5 to 5 1/2.

The house was very nice and in the perfect place for fishing. We only went up with a couple friends and had plenty of space in the house. The part of the lake which it is located is great for off shore fishing and the boat was good enough to fish from out in the open water. Every night was quite and peaceful I'm happy to have gone on vacation there.

Our family of 6 really enjoyed vacationing here. It was great to be right on the waterfront and have use of the canoe. We appreciated how thoughtful Tamara was on preparing for our arrival - there were so many little things she did in preparation that made our stay comfortable (snacks in the fridge, soaps, drinking water, etc). The house was very clean and we loved the game tables in the basement. Tips for other renters: there is no dish washer, and bring your own beach towels. Thanks David & Tamara!

Let's start with all the positive! We had a wonderful stay in this cabin. The house was exactly as portrayed on the Airbnb listing. We made use of the canoe and did plenty of catch and release fishing at the private lake access. True to the description, we had no cell service at the house but we made good use of the pool and ping pong tables. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Tammy was a fantastic host. There was plenty of bottled water provided on arrival and she called the power company to report the brief power outage that occurred and provided prompt status updates on the situation. Appliances worked great and the kitchen was well stocked. Tammy even graciously offered to deal the little bit of remaining garbage on the day we left since the dump wasn't open that day. (We dumped all we had on dump's last open day during our stay two days prior.) We had a few criticisms of the house that are worth mentioning: - The bedding, pillows, and mattresses left a LOT to be desired. The beds were not made upon arrival, leaving us to make them up. Pillows were all completely flat and covered in yellow stains. Sheets provided for one of the queen beds had oil/grease stains on them. The mattresses were lumpy and uncomfortable. - The basement windows had no screens which made them impossible to open due to the bugs. But with the windows closed, the game room area became quite stuffy and unpleasant during the heat of the day. Some screens on the windows and a screen door would alleviate this. - The trash disposal situation is a little inconvenient. You are required to dispose of trash yourself by hauling it to a local dump where you must manually sort all the recycling into separate bins of plastics, metal, paper, glass, etc. And its only open certain days of the week. - The Nintendo was missing its power supply cable. - A/C window unit was available in one room but the rest of of the house has no A/C. Got a little hot and muggy in the house at night. Recommend bringing portable fans if you can.

The cabin was beautiful and as described. We enjoyed our stay but did not get to utilize all the amenities because we were in the area for work. The area was very secluded and quiet. We would definitely stay there again.

If you find yourself lucky enough to be staying at the Harper's cabin then you are in for a truly wonderful experience! The cabin itself is gorgeous and located right on the water. There is excellent fishing right from the dock (landed a 7 lb large mouth bass on the second day) as well as offshore from a canoe or kayak. The lake is even more beautiful at night looking out from the beach while sitting around a camp fire and eating s'mores. If it's a rainy day there is plenty to do inside; shoot a round a pool, play ping pong, N-64, original Nintendo, watch a classic disney movie, read, build a puzzle. Not once did anyone in our party of 8 complain that there wasn't enough to do. Frankly we wish we stayed for another week! Dave and Tammy were wonderful hosts and provided everything we could ever need for our stay. They are friendly, informative and easy to communicate with. Looking forward to another awesome week at the cabin next summer

This cabin is by far my best air bnb experience. The host gave clear directions and was very nice - she left us materials to make smores! The cabin itself adorable, rustic, very clean and simple, with all the basics you'll need. Just beware, the fridge is a bit small, which proved a bit of a challenge for us. There's a zen-like sun room for enjoying dinner and lounging. The highlight is the canoe and the lake. A little tiring, but do-able to wheel the canoe out. We went out a few times every day and no one was there! Absolutely magical.

Rustic cabin just what we needed for a little r&r. Cozy and quiet with just the right amount of things left to add to what you bring ( as i forgot my garlic and was surprised to find some garlic seasoning on the shelf).along with coffee, salt,pepper napkins and the like. AMAZING!

The place was great and as described, it was clean and there is a great collection of classic VHS that we loved :) The cabin was easy to find even that we got there at night and the location is just amazing: in the middle of the trees and a bit far from other houses. We also enjoyed using the canoe in the beautiful lac. We had a great experience and I'm pretty sure we will back. Elissa was a great host and answered all our questions in no time.

My husband and I purchased a little weekend getaway at this cabin for my parents-in-law as a thank you gift. Elissa was so communicative and helpful the whole way. And they had a great time! Their pictures and videos make it clear it's even better than we had pictured and they've been earnestly telling us we should go up sometime, too.

The cabin is perfect. Very roomy and comfy. There is a lot more room to spread out than you would think. I loved that Elissa left a binder about check in and check out as well as local amenities. Very thoughtful, through, and convenient. It rained the entire weekend I was there, but a few hours in Saturday. I still had a perfect time. It was so peaceful and the rain sounded magical on the roof. I was there for some R&R right before my 3rd trimester started. I got just that and more. Would love to go back during the summer and take advantage of the near by lake. I enjoyed the neighborhood and the trails around the property. I got in a 2.5 mile walk thru the woods Saturday before the rain came back. It was truly a nice place.

This cabin is perfection. Not only is it clean and well kept- its cozy and charming in every possible way. The place was spotless, I adored being able to open up the windows and sleep in the cool air. I will definitely be back- it was such a great place to recharge and get a great night sleep. Easy to get to and very secluded and private. Everything you would need- wish I could have stayed longer. Elissa was very responsive the entire process. I cant wait to visit again!

My first Airbnb experience! Elissa was quick to respond to all internet conversations and was non-intrusive in her hosting duties. The cabin was very clean and had all the necessities to make the stay comfortable. Kitchen was fully furnished. Bathroom included a shower. Hot water was readily accessible. Outdoors included a charcoal grill and a fire pit lined with tiki-torches. There was plenty of wood for the fire pit all dried and stacked under tarps. Neighbors houses were barely visible from the cabin. Very quiet. The highlight for me was the canoe and the lake. The portage system was manageable for one person, but be ready to put in some effort when returning the canoe to the cabin from the lake. Luckily, it isn't a long hike. Overall, I was very pleased with the experience and would recommend the trip to anyone looking for some peace and quiet at the lake!

Cute, private cabin in the woods. Perfect for someone who wants to feel close with nature and truly get away from it all.