10/10 Excellent
Christine M., Seacoast, NH
Sep 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway.
Christine M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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Tranquil lakefront cottage with private beach, boat slip & fishing kayak access
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6680 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor Space
- Kitchen
- Mountain view
Explore the area
Ossipee, NH
- Ossipee Lake Trail11 min drive
- King Pine Ski Area17 min drive
- Ossipee Lake23 min drive
- Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)46 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Center Ossipee
With a stay at this cottage in Center Ossipee (The Bays), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ossipee Lake Trail and Sap House Meadery. .This cottage is 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from White Mountain National Forest and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from King Pine Ski Area.
What's nearby
- Ossipee Lake Trail - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
- King Pine Ski Area - 17 min drive - 9.2 miles
- Ossipee Lake - 23 min drive - 9.8 miles
- Lake Winnipesaukee - 40 min drive - 17.7 miles
- Settlers' Green Outlet Village - 41 min drive - 21.7 miles
Getting around
- Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 17 min drive
- Bobby-Sue's Homemade Ice Cream - 8 min drive
- Sap House Meadery - 11 min drive
- Jake's Seafood Co. - 15 min drive
- Mountain View Station - 11 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Tranquil lakefront cottage with private beach, boat slip & fishing kayak access
Bayside Sunshine
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Relax on your very own private sandy beach on Leavitt Bay. This bright lakefront cottage has a vast waterfront and two decks giving you a front-row seat to some beautiful sunrises and sunsets across seasons. With space and trees between each of the homes in the neighborhood, you'll feel like the lake is your own. Plus, a unique outdoor area - complete with a propane firepit, picnic table, and an umbrella to help you escape the sun. This cottage is just the place to enjoy a glass of wine and relax with the song of the loons or sightings of the Eagle fishing in the bay. The fall season is tranquil and beautiful on Leavitt Bay, fantastic for fishing, kayaking, and stargazing. The Ossipee area is close to apple orchards, farms, fairs, and tasting rooms. Bring your bikes and hiking shoes and explore nearby country roads and trails. There are many good fishing spots on Ossipee Lake and other nearby ponds. When folks inevitably grow hungry, numerous local favorites are within 15 miles of the cottage!
During the summer, you will enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing on the bay, as well as a slip on an expansive dock where you can secure your boat. Two kayaks are provided. Grill your fresh catch on the private gas grill as the sun goes down, and let the non-fishers of the group prepare sides in the well-equipped kitchen. Wind down after your hearty meal by lounging on the new sleeper sofa and watching your favorite shows on the TV while the partial air-conditioning keeps you cool.
Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
The dock will be available May 15-September 30.
Air-conditioning is available throughout the entire house from window and floor units.
This property is managed by Vacasa New Hampshire LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Relax on your very own private sandy beach on Leavitt Bay. This bright lakefront cottage has a vast waterfront and two decks giving you a front-row seat to some beautiful sunrises and sunsets across seasons. With space and trees between each of the homes in the neighborhood, you'll feel like the lake is your own. Plus, a unique outdoor area - complete with a propane firepit, picnic table, and an umbrella to help you escape the sun. This cottage is just the place to enjoy a glass of wine and relax with the song of the loons or sightings of the Eagle fishing in the bay. The fall season is tranquil and beautiful on Leavitt Bay, fantastic for fishing, kayaking, and stargazing. The Ossipee area is close to apple orchards, farms, fairs, and tasting rooms. Bring your bikes and hiking shoes and explore nearby country roads and trails. There are many good fishing spots on Ossipee Lake and other nearby ponds. When folks inevitably grow hungry, numerous local favorites are within 15 miles of the cottage!
During the summer, you will enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing on the bay, as well as a slip on an expansive dock where you can secure your boat. Two kayaks are provided. Grill your fresh catch on the private gas grill as the sun goes down, and let the non-fishers of the group prepare sides in the well-equipped kitchen. Wind down after your hearty meal by lounging on the new sleeper sofa and watching your favorite shows on the TV while the partial air-conditioning keeps you cool.
Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
The dock will be available May 15-September 30.
Air-conditioning is available throughout the entire house from window and floor units.
This property is managed by Vacasa New Hampshire LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features games, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include water skiing nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Vacasa of New Hampshire
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Internet access
Parking and transportation
- Car required
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Games
- TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Dock
- Firepit
- Gas grill
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets 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 mountains
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- On a lake
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Kayak
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing 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
General
- Unit size: 680 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
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Tranquil lakefront cottage with private beach, boat slip & fishing kayak access Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Melissa A.
Aug 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing vacation right on the lake
Beautiful time. Perfect for a small family. Very clean and had lots of pits annd pans for cooking. (And grill) Enjoyed kayaking, fishing, floating in the clean clear water. The water entrance has some rocks so water shoes for people who may be sensitive , but we didn’t mind ! We loved everything about this place and want to book again !!
Melissa A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Brandy T.
May 25, 2024
Seren lake house
Second time staying here at Bayside Sunshine. We had no neighbors for our whole stay, so it was very peaceful and relaxing.
Pros: liked all the improvements made since last time (new carpet, 2 new chairs for seating in living room area, ACs in both bedrooms, etc.) The area and the views are spectacular. All the wildlife, the sunrises, the sunsets, the quiet - it was great.
Cons: didn't seem quite as clean as last time. Ants (in the kitchen area specifically) were relentless. Appears that most of the corners of this place were skipped when cleaning too --> not the biggest deal, but it was noticeable.
Also, I really missed the hammock that was outside on the sand last time I was here. Would love to come back and see another one sometime!
Brandy T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
Jul 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation spot!
Can’t beat a lake front cottage with all the amenities needed to enjoy the 4th of July!
Robert B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly C.
Jun 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Would highly recommend!
Loved our week long stay. Would recommend to anyone.
Here are the cons:
There needs to be a new screen door placed as it did not close all the way and ants can easily get in. Someone dropped off ant traps while we were there so this is a known issue.
I wish there was instructions on how to use the TV as we had a rainy day and would have liked to have used it but never got it to work.
The listing stated coffee and towels were provided. No coffee and no beach towels though there were plenty of bath towels.
Where you have to park is a stones throw away. Only a con as when we arrived it was raining and had a lot of things to carry in.
Beach was great, perfect for swimming. Kayaks were wonderful. Place was very clean. No other cons, plan on staying there again!!
Kimberly C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Peter M.
Oct 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Spot and Utility Mostly
Other than the TV going dark on day 2 (and not coming back), and internet being temperamental, the location is spectacular and unit well organized. If only we had planned for the TV/Internet.
Peter M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michelle S.
Sep 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Setting
The setting was gorgeous .Cottage was spotless. Enjoyed sitting on the deck overlooking the water. The water was very clean and we saw loons and an eagle. Excellent restaurants were very close and everyone we interacted with was very friendly. Overall a lovely fall getaway.
Michelle S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Sally S.
Aug 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
We had great kayaking.
Very clean and well appointed. Nice beach area.
Sally S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tom S.
Aug 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Perfect getaway… beautiful clean lake and well equipped cottage. Comfortable beds.
Tom S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brandy T.
May 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
What a great getaway
I haven't taken a vacation for myself in such a long time, and Bayside Sunshine was just the ticket. I loved that the property was nestled on the corner of Leavitt Bay, and we did not have any neighbors the entire weekend! I basically lived in the hammock. And the views...I mean, it was all so breathtaking. Really - I could go on and on about the views, but I digress.
There were just a couple things I wanted to mention about the property. I was a little nervous about cleanliness because I feel like lake houses have a reputation for being a bit dirty and unkept, but this place was pretty well-maintained. We did find a couple dead bugs in the kitchen and on one of the beds, but that's it. The bugs on the outside, however, were relentless at times! FYI for those wanting to go around this time of year...bring your repellent!
Most days the lake was not too bad with boats and jet skis, but the weekends can be a bit noisier. Just an FYI.
I was pleasantly surprised about all the things that came with the place, especially the kitchen - fully equipped! I wish there had been like 1 or 2 more rolls of toilet paper for the bathroom and maybe 1 or 2 more trash bags, but no big deal to get some more. We had a bit of trouble with the wifi and the TV in the beginning, but when all else fails, turn the devices off and on again!
I had also read the past reviews about the beds being super uncomfortable, but these beds were great! Not one complaint about them. Slept very well and was able to keep cool as well.
Communication-wise, if you need to get in touch with the company while you are there, calling or texting the number they provide worked well for me. Beforehand, however, I could not get much communication, but it all turned out ok.
If I could pick one thing to pass onto the management company, however, it would be the front slider screen door. That thing was terrible. It kept coming off of its tracks no matter what we did and was difficult to manage every day.
All in all, this was a great stay and I've gone into full post-vacation depression. Thank you so much - I will absolutely be back in the future when I need another escape!
Brandy T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Jigar P.
Nov 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice!
very nice location
Jigar P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
beth s.
Aug 17, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Private getaway
If you are looking for peace and tranquility this is the place for you. It’s located right on the lake and the private beach was amazing, the water was clear and amazing swimming. The cottage was a little small but enough for my spouse and I, any more people and it would have been a little crowded. The communication with management was a little rough, we were not really sure where to park our vehicle or dispose of our trash, our tv was not working on day one and after attempting daily communication with management it was finally fixed after 3 days. I would definitely rent this cottage again for the privacy, swimming and the amazing lake views, that’s exactly what we needed.
beth s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020