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Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, video library
TV, DVD player, video library
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gilford, NH
  • Ellacoya State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gunstock Mountain Coaster
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪14 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.

Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach

Deer Run Retreat

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Enjoy a getaway with family or friends at this spacious Lakes Region retreat! The home is ideal for any season, whether hitting the slopes at Gunstock Ski Resort a few miles away, swimming at one of the nearby Lake Winnipesaukee beaches, or indulging in the incredible sunsets and mountain views from the deck. This house features a central location near tons of great year-round activities and attractions. It also boasts two furnished decks for prime outdoor living and a seasonal barbecue grill that is provided for summertime cookouts. The home is only a few miles from Ellacoya State Beach, making sandy excursions easily accessible. Gunstock Ski Resort boasts many outdoor activities year-round, including skiing, tubing, mountain biking, and ziplining. The Belknap Mountain Range and Mount Major also feature breathtaking views and hiking trails close to home. You can catch in-season concerts at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, about five miles away.

After the day's adventures, take a soak in the hot tub or kick back on one of the decks to take in the sunset and striking mountain views. Conveniently, each floor of your vacation home features ideal spaces to lounge while watching your favorite streaming services on one of the two smart TVs.

The full kitchen comes ready and equipped with all the major appliances, cookware, and utensils for preparing and serving family-style feasts with ease. There's also a dishwasher included for easy cleanup. Additional perks include free WiFi and a private washer/dryer.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 PM.
Check-out time: 10:00 AM.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This property is managed by Vacasa New Hampshire LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Ellacoya State Park. 1 hot tub is available. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • 5 minutes by car from Gunstock Mountain Resort and 12 minutes from Lake Winnipesaukee
Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of New Hampshire

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
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 is also known as

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Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Audrey R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
MLK Family Weekend
We were very disappointed with this rental for two reasons; no working fireplace and poor cleaning job done. If you advertise a home with 2 fireplaces and send an email with instructions how to use it, then I would expect to have a working fireplace! We stopped on our way to load up with wood for our ski weekend only to find out it was out of order. This should have been communicated to us before our arrival. Thid was one of the main reasons we wanted to rent this property!The cleaning crew did a terrible job by leaving the kitchen trash bucket full, as well as the recycling bin full of glass bottles & cans. While loading the frig we discovered a used container of ice cream and a half eaten bowl of ice cream with a spoon still in it. And in one of the bedrooms there was a dresser with clothes in it left behind by previous renters.Because of these inconveniences we had to start off our stay by calling Vacasa Management to log our list of complaints. We were told that someone would stop by to collect the trash but nobody ever came.They apologized for the non working fireplaces and clothes left behind. And I should also mention the LR sofa should be cleaned of all its stains. Someone should also check the dryer for a terrible odor left on laundered clothes.We have requested our cleraning fee be reimbursed so I'm curious to see how their customer service will handle our dissatisfaction. This property is over-rated and lacks many things. We will not be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather L.

Disappointed stay due to amenities not working
After confirming two times prior to my arrival that the fireplace was working I arrived with firewood I was told to purchase myself to a fireplace that wasn’t working. My vision of my family relaxing by a cozy fireplace during our winter vacation was ruined. After texts and phone calls to attempt to resolve the issue I kept being assured that the “local team” would be in touch but I never heard from them. I was offered a whopping 150 credit. So incredibly disappointed with this VRBO and Vacasa experience and the owner should take some accountability for the false advertising.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

cathy r.

xmas family trip
The property was in a good location as far as activities didn’t like the neighborhood HOA feeling and the offensive neighbors signs. beds are comfortable furniture needs to be deep cleaned. over all price was good and home was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home
Nice home, close to bank of NH pavilion, and Weirs beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Joan B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
The cleanliness to this property was less than acceptable. Food and dirty undergarments left under a bed. Dirt and dust everywhere. Coffee grinds in coffee pot. Grease and dust on appliances. Was in immediate contact w property management who said someone would come and clean but no one came. Furniture stains are dishusting. Falsely advertising fire pit in the description title but you can’t use it. You don’t know this until You arrive to see you need a permit. When you check out you get a notice that the fire pit is for owners only. Never mentioned anywhere in Our contracts or on the site. Hot tub was not working and appears it has been that way for awhile based on reviews. That was mentioned on the listings.although it sleeps 12, Living area and Kitchen area doesn’t accommodate Seating for more than 6 people. It is a shame that the cleanliness and listing was misleading because the layout was good and house well stocked for what you need. Nice quiet neighborhood close to everything and all attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend trip!
Overall this property was great! We loved the hot tub and were very happy with the space! We did see quite a few ants and spiders in the house, but that was the only complaint we had. The management team was very responsive to any messages I sent them and even offered early check-in. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stargazer's Retreat
We had a wonderful stay here. We loved the location of the house and neighborhood. The house was clean and great communication with property management. We will come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ski vacation!
We had a great week at Deer Run Lane! We booked almost a year in advance to ski at Gunstock Mountain. You can't beat the proximity to the mountain! The house is an "upside down house" with the majority of the living space/ kitchen/ etc. on the second floor (two bedrooms up & two bedrooms down). It gets lots of natural sunlight. We were provided with ample towels, toiletries and other supplies which aren't typically provided in a home rental. I booked through VRBO but this property is managed by Vacasa. Had I known I probably could have saved a bit by booking directly with Vacasa. The few times I contacted Vacasa (in advance) it took them a long time to get back to me and didn't seem to be local to NH. Our only feedback would be more/ better instructions on how to operate the hot tub & flue for the fireplace. We would definitely book this home again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
I went with my family we enjoyed and have a good time . The house was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
This was a great place with a great layout and really made our ice fishing weekend even better!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jesseca S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Meh
Stained furniture and rug- both need cleaning or replacing. Overall not as clean (particularly the kitchen) as we would have expected. Price was very high… hot tub unavailable. Location was great but we would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
The house was great. We appreciated that they reached out to let us know we could check in early. The only issue was they did not have supplies, for example: garbage bags, cleaners to clean up after yourself. We were disappointed the hot tub didn’t work as it was one of the reasons we had chosen the property, but they did alert us to this prior to our stay. Other than that, very nice comfortable, clean and roomy house. And very close to Gunstock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Audrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
Place was today but just ok….missing quite a few essentials (garbage bags, napkins, tissues, dryer sheets, starter logs). Hot tub wasn’t working
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sapna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Property
This home is nice and accommodates 10 people well. Two sets of towels were included for each person for shower and hot tub use. Patios were nice and kitchen was well stocked with large dishware. There was only one couch in the main living area which was a bit tight but otherwise it was good. Very close to Mount Major. Bedding and linens were nice and bathrooms were clean and had good showers. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend with family
House was nicely furnished - beds very comfortable and kitchen very easy to use! Only complaint was when we booked it said pet friendly and then three weeks before we got a notice no pets!! Had to pay and find a pet sitter which was not expected!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirby R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gilford
Very nice house with very comfortable beds. House was very clean and well stocked. Very nice porch to view mountains and some of the lake. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a short get-away
My family of three (plus a great-uncle) with dog choose this house for a short get-away near Lake Winnipesaukee. The house is true to its pictures: Nicely updated and very clean and comfortable. The main bedroom bed was heavenly. It was the perfect size for the four of us. Hot tub was a great feature. We also used the fire pit to make smores. The yard was just ok. On the second day we discovered that one of the steps on the deck was broken. We contacted management and they responded right away saying they would contact the local crew to fix it, but we were gone before we saw it fixed. The house is in a nice location to do things around the lake, but you will need a car! Ellacoya Barn and Grill was a great place nearby to get a meal. Overall, we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Clarissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
We enjoyed the view from the upper deck and the location of the home. We were looking forward to relaxing in the hot tub; unfortunately they have the temperature locked and the water was far from being hot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ariful h.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice and clean
its was great..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023