Waterfont log home nestled in the pines

Experience life in a lakeside cabin featured on HGTV’s “Log Cabin Living”. Vacation on a pristine lake; swim or kayak from your dock; roast marshmallows at the fire pit; enjoy the sounds of the loons. This beautiful 3 bedroom lakefront home is both rustic and modern: a true log cabin, yet decorated with an eye toward mid-century modern. It has a long wraparound deck to enjoy sunsets with a glass of wine, and “crazy comfortable” beds (according to a guest). Only 90 minutes from Boston, but you are tucked away in the pines on a protected cove on beautiful Lake Contoocook.

The cabin sleeps 8 comfortably: two bedrooms have queen beds, and a bunk room has 4 single beds. Enjoy the large, open living room, screened in dining porch, outside deck, and stocked eat-in kitchen. A long deck runs the length of the house overlooking the lake, and there is a lower “cocktail” area on the deck close to the water.

The rental includes everything needed to make your stay comfortable and easy: high-speed wireless internet, (no TV), fresh sheets and bath towels, beach towels, silverware and glassware, cooking implements and serving pieces, a gas grill, and washer and dryer. There is also a fire pit, cord wood, grill, and a dock. Parking for up to five cars.

The lake is steps from the house. Walk down the stairs to your wooden dock and swim to a sandy beach area across the cove. Use the kayak, life jackets, and a paddle and either stay in the cove or head out to explore the 344-acre main lake. The area has lots of hiking, bike trails, and all types of dining options in the quintessential beautiful New England town of Peterborough, a 15-20 minute drive away. You are also a short 14 minute drive to the trails of Mt. Monadnock.

Spring/Summer/Fall: crystal clear lake swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing.

Winter: Cross country skiing, snowmobiling and downhill skiing all located locally.