Perfect Family Retreat! Secluded Island "Rustic Luxury" log home on Mark Island | House in Gilford
4 Bedroom House in Gilford
BOOK NOW at LAST YEAR'S rates! Property is ideal for 2-3 small families vacationing together, or awesome for a larger family retreat. CANCELLATION POLICY: All of the payment we received with the exception of a $300 cancellation fee will be refunded for cancellations made 60 or more days prior to the check in date. Cancellations happening between 60 days and 30 days prior to check in will be similarly refunded but only if the property is rebooked. No refunds with less than 30 day notice. Note that we cannot refund monies that VRBO has taken on their part to cover their fees. IMPORTANT: This is an Island Property and to get to the property you have to travel by boat which now in the State of NH means you must possess a valid boaters license as you cannot rent or operate a boat without one. (If you have a license from another state, check as most states are accepted) You do need a boat (your own or rental) or make arrangements for water taxi if desired but this gets expensive and is a bit inconvenient. We personally feel that being on an Island adds to the overall character and experience of the home! We are very confident that you will enjoy it as much as us (just read the reviews!) . Strict NO PETS policy. Truly a slice of paradise!
Our rental calendar works on a Saturday to Saturday rotation. Note that during the summer we have minimum of one week rentals. See our calendar and rate schedule for details on availability, we keep this up to date. Thanks.
Gorgeous post and beam log cabin built in 2010 with all upscale amenities. The name of this home is "Waterscape". This 2000 sq ft vacation home sits on 3 acres on the edge of the most wonderful lake in all of New England, Lake Winnipesaukee. The moment you step on the property you will fall in love and begin to decompress from the every day world. Relax in this peaceful comfortable home that has everything you need to be pampered!
You are first greeted as you walk up the gradual ramp from the dock by the 40 foot long outdoor living space, a covered porch overlooking the lake, and in front of that a wooden sitting deck around a very large hearth and fire-pit. You enter the home from the porch into a large open living area featuring the kitchen, living area, game area and dining area. The kitchen is a chef's playground with all new stainless steel appliances complete with dishwasher, granite countertops and large walk-in pantry. You won't be roughing it on this cabin stay in the woods! As you stand at the sink preparing dinner you look over the dining table out thru 5 windows to a panoramic view of the lake. The kitchen is fully outfitted including a blender for those frozen drinks on the porch, to a proper pot to boil the lobsters, and just about everything else you can think of!
The first floor Master Bedroom Suite includes its own separate door to the front porch for those early morning coffees. The MB consists of a queen bed, walk-in closet, full bath with dual sinks, and a separate closet for Washer/Dryer. Each of the two upstairs bedrooms have a queen bed, walk-in closet, and sleeping loft that can accommodate 2 additional adults (but this is where the kids love to sleep!). Each bedroom has two large windows overlooking the lake and a third with a sitting reading nook. All the queen beds in the home have new memory foam mattresses for your sleeping comfort. Each of the 3 bedrooms have flat screen TVs for your viewing pleasure. The upstairs bedrooms attach to a sitting/TV lounge area that has 55" HDTV flatscreen with DirectTV and gaming. Directly above the lounge is the highest point of the house which has a ladder to yet another single sleeping loft area. There is a full bath located directly off the upstairs lounge area that services the second floor.
On the main living area the open floor plan created by the great post and beam design allows for kitchen, dining, game table, and living room areas of the home all to be connected in a wonderful living space. The dining table looks out to the lake and extends to sit 10 for dinner. A second table nearby easily sits another 6 guests. When this second table is not used for dining it is ideal for board games, or jigsaw puzzles. For those looking for more serious gaming the table top converts with a flip to a professional card table for poker and by removing the top entirely it is a very nice bumper pool table.
Surrounding the gas fired fireplace is the living room area with comfortable couch, overstuffed lounge chair, and reclining Adirondack leather chair. The back hallway leads to both the 1/2 bath and the door to the back covered porch and deck that includes stainless steel gas grill and sitting deck. Right off the covered porch you will find a newly installed (2016) luxurious hot and cold outdoor shower with private dry changing area. This is truly the best shower in the house, and is wonderful even in the rain and certainly under the stars!
The property is on a channel that typically is only traveled by the locals which makes it that much more private. It has a sandy area for swimming with a perched beach for sitting and watching the kids play in the water. There's a wonderful rocky point with a wonderful bench for a quiet private moments. You are graced with nearly 300 feet of waterfront.
Mark Island is 93 acres and has just over 30 homes on it. No roads as there are no bridges, just hiking and walking paths. You can hike to the center point of Mark Island which is a mount that is almost 200 feet above the lake. This is the name sake for the island, as it is the highest point on all of the islands and therefore early on became a point of navigation for the travelers on the lake 'The Mark'
NOTE REGARDING RATES: There is a 'loyalty program' discount for returning guests. There is a 10% discount for full two week booking, and 18% discount on full month booking.
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Perfect Family Retreat! Secluded Island "Rustic Luxury" log home on Mark Island is located in Gilford. Perfect Family Retreat! Secluded Island "Rustic Luxury" log home on Mark Island provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Perfect Family Retreat! Secluded Island "Rustic Luxury" log home on Mark Island has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Gilford has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Gilford, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Shampoo
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2+ bathrooms
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Hair dryer
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Toilet paper
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Soap
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Towels provided
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Shower
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3 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Sofa bed
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Dining table
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Microwave
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Spices
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Stovetop
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Toaster
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Oven
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Dishwasher
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Refrigerator
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Lobster/crab pot
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Washing machine and dryer
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Near laundromat
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Beach sun loungers
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On the beach
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Onsite parking
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Car not required
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Wheelchair accessible
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Note from host: Smoking outdoors only, please shut all windows
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Mountain climbing nearby
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Snorkeling nearby
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Kayak on site
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Fishing nearby
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Theme parks nearby
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Water park
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Mountain biking nearby
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Golf nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Sailing nearby
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Boat on site
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Water tubing nearby
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Water sports equipment
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Video library
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DVD player
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Pool or billiards table
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Games
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Video games
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Arcade/game room
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Stereo
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Music library
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Books
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Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)
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English
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Near a health or beauty spa
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On the waterfront
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On the lake
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Near a hospital
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Near outlet shopping
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Children's games
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Children's toys
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Children's books
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Children's dinnerware
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Travel crib
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Highchair
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Stair gate
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Playground
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Phone
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WiFi available
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Firepit
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Patio
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Garden
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Gas grill
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Outdoor furniture
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First aid kit
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Fire extinguisher
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Deadbolt lock
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Hot tub
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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