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

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Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Gilford, NH
  • Popular LocationEllacoya State Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGunstock Mountain Resort5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook12 min drive
  • AirportLaconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)13 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8
149 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Common area
    2 single beds

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, firepit, & 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 a firepit and two furnished decks for prime outdoor living. A seasonal barbecue grill is also 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. Later, gather around the firepit for a starlight s'mores session before heading inside for the evening. Conveniently, each floor of your vacation home features an indoor fireplace, offering 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.
The hot tub is not operational.
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.

Property manager

Vacasa of New Hampshire

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

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

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Property is also known as

94792

About the area

Gilford

Located in Gilford, this holiday home is in the city centre. Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook and Belknap Mill Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Meredith Historical Society. Kellerhaus and Funspot Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Ellacoya State Park - 3 min drive
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 5 min drive
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 12 min drive
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 12 min drive
  • Weirs Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 26 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 15 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 15 min drive
  • Wendy's - 14 min drive
  • Aroma Joe's Coffee - 15 min drive
  • T-BONES Great American Eatery - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stargazer's retreat with hot tub, firepit, & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Stargazer's retreat with hot tub, firepit, & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stargazer's retreat with hot tub, firepit, & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stargazer's retreat with hot tub, firepit, & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach located?

Located in the heart of Gilford, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Ellacoya State Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Gunstock Mountain Resort. Lake Winnipesaukee and Sleepers Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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