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Your own private Island Retreat

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Exterior
Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Your own private Island Retreat

Your very own private island with 3 separate buildings. The main cabin sits on the southeastern side of the 2 acre lot and features an open concept 600 square feet of living space including 4 full size beds, a full kitchen with island, a living room, screened in porch, and 1/2 bathroom and all with 360 degree water views. For those of you that enjoy the comforts of home don't worry. The main building is fully protected from the elements. The walls are insulated and the building has heat and air-condition. And of course if you need to work or stream a movie we also have the internet. The main building also has an enclosed outdoor shower. Heading west out from the main cabin about 150' feet away and across the boardwalk you will 1st run into comfy cove cabin. You will find an open concept 175 square foot cabin with a queen size bed , a mini fridge, plenty of storage for your clothes and items along with some comfy chairs to drink your morning coffee while looking out into the lake along with its own picnic table.
Continue to the rear of the property over the next boardwalk and passing a brand new outhouse with a composting toilet you will come along kids cabin at the top of the hill you will find Another open concept 175 square foot space also with 365 degree water views and an amazing front porch. This space has two sets of bunk beds with fulls on bottom and twins on top and water views from every bed. Along with hammock swings, front deck with chairs, a fire pit, and swings. There are two 8' wood picnic tables that can seat up to 10 people each. Swains lake is approximately 250 acres and has a public boat launch if you want to bring your own boat. While staying you will have access to a 14' Jon boat which will get you back and forth to the mainland were their is parking for up to 4 vehicles, several kids kayaks, and a few adult kayaks and paddle boards are on-site for your enjoyment. The kitchen is stocked with most everything you need to cook along with a full size propane grill outside.
The screened in front porch with its views is most likely the spot you will speed most of your time when your not outside or sleeping. An outdoor shower is available at the main cabin with a surround
Note that this property is on an island. It is not accessible via road or by foot. It does require traveling on a boat to get to and from the property. This requires getting in and out of a boat and being on the water and on and off a dock. The land has well cleared paths but keep in mind this is a wooded lot with roots, rocks, and some hills and terrain. There is no portable water on the island but there is filtered lake water that can be used to wash hands, do dishes, and take a shower. If you want drinking water please bring that along with you. There is a clothes line to dry your swimsuits and towels and also a small electric dryer if need be.
Linens are not included so please pack your own sheets. Blankets and pillows are provided.

Property manager

Daryn

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Barrington, NH

What's nearby

  • Ayers Pond - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • University of New Hampshire - 19 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Bow Lake - 22 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Flag Hill Winery - 22 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Market Square - 39 min drive - 40.5 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 23 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sunny's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joes - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your own private Island Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your own private Island Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your own private Island Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your own private Island Retreat located?

This family-friendly Barrington cottage is located on the waterfront, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Stonehouse Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Langley & Kennard Forest and Ayers Pond. University of New Hampshire and Wheelwright Pond are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Your own private Island Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
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10/10

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Reviews

10/10

We loved staying on the island! Felt private and secluded yet only a minute boat ride from shore and town necessities nearby. The place had everything we could need from cleaning supplies to cooking essentials and plenty to do outdoors -- kid kayaks, adult kayaks, SUP, swim raft, bon fire pits, etc! Beds were comfy and wifi came in handy when needed. The host was very responsive to any questions or issues we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We had a relaxing and chill stay, and would highly recommend. Upon check-in we encountered a couple of minor issues with the water pressure and a sunroom light malfunction. Daryn is super nice - he was very responsive and took care of them right away. It took us a minute to get acclimated to the toilet, but that is part of the experience. Helpful tips: bring k-cups with you, as there is no kettle. Make sure to load up on drinking water. We didn't use the other 2 cabins, but did notice there are no AC's.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

My husband 4 kids + my older parents all stayed for a week here and had a blast! Not much to do in the area if your looking for that. My younger kids 4 & 6 loved the built in bunk beds in the main cabin it has a great fire pit for roasting marshmallows in front. The views are beautiful in the morning from the main cabins enclosed porch, spent a few night playing cards and listening to the loons! Main cabin is the only one with AC and WiFi which was a little difficult because we happen to go during a heat wave! My parents who stayed in the cozy cabin with the queen size bed were pretty hot and sweaty during the day. Daryn did have fans at night it did cool off a little but the humidity was brutal and of course Daryn can’t control that! I don’t know if it was the heat but my only complaint would be the ants and spiders! You are in NH so you shouldn’t be surprised but there is definitely a lot of spiders. My parents reported ants in their cabin but the main and kids cabin had very few if any ants. Kids cabin is directly behind the main cabin on the other side of the island which gave my two teenage boys privacy. They brought they’re own tv and hooked it up and used a hot spot to play video games and watch movies but the bunk beds were awesome in there as well.Daryn had plenty of lake floats and kayaks but definitely wish we had our own boat to go tubing! The terrain is very uneven and it was a little difficult for my parents, Daryn had most stuff stocked and it was very clean!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We loved our stay at Daryn's place on Harper Island and will definitely be coming back again. It was exactly as described, and it a wonderful location for those who are up for an adventure. The outdoor shower was hot, the beds comfortable, the kitchen well appointed, and we couldn't have asked for better sunrises and sunsets. There are two composting toilets, and I brought along our 2 gallon empty water jug for drinking water and sturdy, reusable grocery bags to fill before we headed to the island. I would recommend bringing both, along with rain jackets and headlamps, which will make transporting groceries in the rain and in the dark much more manageable. Aside from that, Daryn was super responsive and helpful at every turn. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024