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North Country Lake House - Bear

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroom400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Whitefield, NH
  • Mirror Lake
    7 min drive
  • Weathervane Theatre
    7 min drive
  • Forest Lake State Park
    8 min drive
  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    13 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Whitefield

Located in Whitefield, this apartment is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Mirror Lake and Weathervane Theatre. .This apartment is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from White Mountain National Forest and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Santa's Village.

What's nearby

  • Weathervane Theatre - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Forest Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Santa's Village - 19 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Team O'Neil Rally School - 26 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Bretton Woods Ski Area - 28 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Mountain Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Maia Papaya - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rosa's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Grandma's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wayside Inn - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

North Country Lake House - Bear

Unplug, unwind and escape the stresses of city life in this sunny and romantic, lakefront studio.

Located off a private road, you won’t be disturbed by through traffic.

Whether you want to stay in and relax, enjoy lake sports, or have a restful home base at the end of a long day of hiking, shopping, sightseeing, or winter sports - this is the perfect spot for your vacation.

YES! KAYAKS AND GRILLS AND AIR CONDITIONERS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THE 2022 SEASON!

YOUR RENTAL:
This is a private, studio apartment with a queen bed, full bathroom and kitchen area. No else one has access to these spaces during your stay. There are lake views from every window (except the bathroom). There are frequent sightings of eagles, geese, heron, wild turkeys, loons and beaver.

Heat: Gas Fireplace

Bathroom Amenities: 4 bath Towels, 2 hand towels, 2 face cloths, 1 bath mat, 1 hair dryer, hand soap, bar soap and shampoo. We can provide more of these items upon request.

Sleeping Amenities: The queen sized bed will be made up with 1 fitted sheet, 1 flat sheet, 1 quilt, 4 pillows (2 shams and two standard cases). Additionally, a blanket is on the love seat. All of the linens (including blanket, shams, and quilts) are laundered between each guest. We can provide additional blankets upon request. Guests booking longer stays may request replacement linens during their stay - please give us 24 hours notice.

Kitchen Amenities: 1 standard refrigerator with freezer, 1 microwave, 1 dishwasher, 1 sink, 1 stove with oven, 1 coffee pot with reusable filter, 3 pots, 2 pans, 1 colander, 1 pair of tongs, 1 spatula, several wooden cooking utensils, 1 potato masher, 3 food prep knives, 1 vegetable peeler, 1 corkscrew/bottle opener, 1 can opener, 1 pair of kitchen shears, 1 whisk, 3 mixing bowls, 1 liquid measuring cup, 1 set measuring spoons, 1 set measuring cups, 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates, 4 bowls, 4 mugs, 4 cups, 4 forks, 4 knives, 4 spoons, 4 steak knives, 1 set of bbq tools for charcoal grill, 1 oven mit, 1 pot holder, 2 kitchen towels, dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher detergent, sponge and paper towels.

Entertainment Amenities: WiFi and Apple TV. Log into your streaming service through the Apple TV to stream all your favorite shows. You may also AirPlay anything from your phone, computer or tablet to the AppleTV. Cable television is not available to our neighborhood. Depending on your home cable provider, you may be able to use your cable log in details to access your favorite networks on the apple, tv as well. Contact your cable provider for more details.

Parking Amenities: There is parking available for one vehicle. While we do have parking options for additional vehicles or trailers, guests request this at the time of booking and understand that based on availability, not all requests can be granted.

Outdoor Amenities: 1 Charcoal Grill (seasonal), 1 outdoor table and 2 outdoor chairs, Kayaks (seasonal), Fire pit

THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES ARE SEASONAL:
Kayaks (May - Columbus/Indigenous People Day)
Charcoal Grill (May - Columbus/Indigenous People Day)
Gas Fireplace (September - May)
Air Conditioner (May - August)
Stand Fans (Memorial Day - Columbus Day)

Lake Access: Guests may access the lake from our private beach or dock (the dock is seasonal). Both the beach and the dock are shared with the other two units on our property: Moose and Loon.

Summer Lake Activities: Swimming, fishing and boating are permitted on the lake. Please ensure you have the proper licenses for boating and fishing and familiarize yourself with local regulations.

Winter Lake Activities: Ice fishing, SnowMobiling, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing are permitted on the lake. Please ensure your have the proper licenses for boating and fishing and familiarize yourself with local regulations. Lake activities are only safe January - March.

The Patio: The patio in front of Bear is your private, outdoor space during your stay. This space features a charcoal grill Labor Day Weekend through Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day Weekend.

The Deck: While you must use the deck to access your unit, this is Moose's private, outdoor space. If you want to enjoy time outside, please use your private patio, or one of the shared outdoor spaces.

The Fire Pit: This is a shared space between all three of our units (Moose, Bear and Loon), as well and my husband and myself. You might have it all to yourselves, or you may find yourself attending an impromptu gathering by the fire. We’ve hosted guests from across the world, and have met so many interesting people by the fire!

More About Fishing: Whether fishing on a boat, on the ice, from the dock, or from shore: You must have proper fishing licences to fish. We suggest purchasing them online, in advance of your trip. If you wish to fish, you must provide your own rod, line and tackle. In the summer months you can purchase nightcrawlers along the road (people have honor system stands along the road - just put cash in the can). Guests fishing off our shoreline with nightcrawlers have had success catching bass. If perch are what you’re after, we have found catching grasshoppers in the yard is the best bait there is.

If you wish to ice fish, you may want to bring a portable bobhouse. All bobhouses must have 12” reflector squares on all sides, and must also have their name, address and telephone number affixed to the exterior. Fishing licences are required to ice fish. A maximum of 6 holes may be drilled per fisherman. Bobhouses are not permitted on the lake after March 31.

More About Boating: After signing a liability release, guests have access to kayaks at no additional charge between Memorial Day and Columbus Day. Guests may also choose to bring their non-powered water-craft (canoes, paddle boards, etc) and launch them from our private beach. Guests with pontoons or other powered boats should reach out to us. Depending on the type of boat we MAY permit you to use our dock, after using the public boat launch. Sorry we don’t have a place to launch powered water-craft on our property.

More About Snowmobiling: Snowmobiling is permitted on the lake. Additionally, there is direct access to the snowmobile trail right on our property. If you wish to bring a snowmobile, please contact us so we can discuss trailer parking options with you.

THINGS TO NOTE:

You May Want to Bring: Coffee, tea, ice, flashlight (if arriving after dark), firewood, fishing gear, food and beverages.

In Summer you May Also Want to Bring: Beach towels, insect repellent, sunscreen, swimsuit, non-powered water-craft, charcoal

In Winter you May Also Want to Bring: Snowshoes, cross country skis or ice skates (Part of King Square in Whitefield is transformed to an ice skating rink in the winter months),

FOR OUR WINTER GUESTS:

We live off an unpaved, private road in the mountains, down a large hill. The road is plowed by the road owner (we are not the road owners), regularly and reliably. Here is a helpful guide, based on the type of vehicle you will be traveling in.

AWD/4WD VEHICLES:
I drive an AWD sedan, my husband and neighbors drive AWD/4WD trucks. We use the road daily with no problems.

FWD VEHICLES:
Success for you depends on a number of factors: road conditions (hardpack snow vs ice), tires, and experience driving in snow. Generally, our FWD customers with good tires and experience driving and show, do not have trouble. If you are concerned that your vehicle won’t make it up the hill, here are some options:

Parking by Burns Lake Farm: There is a farm house at the top of the hill, about a 5-minute walk from the apartment. You may choose to park your vehicle there. If you choose this option, my husband or I will pick you and your luggage up at check-in, and drop you and your luggage off at check-out. This is a great option for hikers, skiers, and people who don’t mind a 5-minute walk in cold weather. This is also a great option for people who plan to cook in the unit, and not leave the property much during their stay. A number of guests have been very happy with this option.

RWD VEHICLES:
We don’t recommend staying with us from December through March if you have an RWD vehicle. If it is the only vehicle you have access to, and your heart is set on staying with us, the parking option mentioned above for FWD vehicles is recommended.

SNOWMOBILE TRAILERS:
We have had people successfully come up and down the hill, towing snowmobile trailers. We suggest you first unhook at the Insurance Agency and assess the road conditions. If you wish to bring a trailer you must contact us in advance.

All that being said, very few people have actually had issues, and so far we have been able to assist everyone who has run into trouble, without calling a tow truck.

THIS PROPERTY IS LAKE FRONT AND THERE IS NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. For this reason, children 12 and under are not permitted.

Cancelations and Requests to Reschedule:
We do not make exceptions to our cancelation policies. Requests to reschedule must be made at least 14 days in advance of the current check-in date, otherwise they will be declined.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Corbie of North Country House

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Guests may smoke TOBACCO in the parking lot, only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

This property does not allow children

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
Note from host: Day guests are not permitted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Country House Bear Whitefield
North Country Lake House Bear
North Country Lake House - Bear Whitefield
North Country Lake House - Bear Private vacation home
North Country Lake House - Bear Private vacation home Whitefield

North Country Lake House - Bear Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake property
The setting is beautiful and the location is quiet and relaxing. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We had a wonderful weekend staying at this property. The place was tidy and very clean. The area was quiet and views from the lake were gorgeous! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
It was home away from home. everything you need was inside the cabin the beds are super comfortable. it was a good relaxing getaway. Beautiful scenery. we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C., Quincy, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend escape
This was a great weekend escape from the city. Kayaking the lake, hiking, and relaxing by the firepit. Gracious hosts, clean room with beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Asya N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent vacation
Everything was great , I liked everything. I am thinking to return on next vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward (Ed) S.

Liked: Cleanliness
very relaxing
Comfortable and very clean and neat. Corbie and team responded quickly to requests and were very helpful with information about the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute spot!
A great area to escape the city! The water is right outside your window, with plenty to do at the property so you don’t need to leave. But you have the option to take a quick drive to hiking trails. Honestly could not have asked for more! Everything we needed was provided in the rental, and we had no issues during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
We do three day weekends all the time the reason we do this is to find a place like yours it was a pleasure thank you very much
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake view for two
This is a smart layout for 2 people with a good, basic kitchen. But it's really about the lake. It was very quiet even on the weekend with few motor boats. The kayak launch is shallow & a little soft bottomed, not a swimming beach, but you could swim off the little dock. We loved paddling from one end of the lake to other & even saw loons. Sunsets over the hills were fabulous too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for long weekend
Stayed here for two nights over long weekend. Living space was perfect for two people, spotless and host provided quick and easy communication. Location was amazing on a beautiful and quiet lake that lent it self well to kayaking/exploring. 15-20 minutes from downtown with restaurants/shopping and also to hikes and swim spots. Great stars at night to view. Highly reccomend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

S K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Front View
This place was perfect for a quick escape for myself and my husband! The property is steps away from the water, with a beautiful view and nice deck on which to enjoy it. We were able to fish right from the property, which was great. The room is perfectly set up for two people, with a comfortable bed and adequately-sized kitchen. It's also kept very clean! The hosts did a great job of stocking the necessities, so we didn't have to worry about pots, dishes, towels, etc. Check in and out was super easy and the hosts responded immediately to all messages. Overall, this was a wonderful spot to just relax and enjoy the view, and we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marielena D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Geataway
Beautiful spot
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view!
Beautiful little spot with a wonderful view. Hearing the loons was a treat. The apartment was as described, small but was perfect for a couple. Bed was very comfortable. Only thing missing was a toaster. I would also recommend more silverware just so you don’t have to run the dishwasher as often. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gloria R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice!
What a lovely place! Very tranquil lakefront setting with outdoor sitting areas. The studio was well appointed with everything we needed. A comfortable, cozy space. Just as advertised or maybe even better. We highly recommend and would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake property
Good location . Info on VRBO ok,but needs to be updated. It does have Wi-Fi. The cabin is part of a duplex building.Our cabin part had a very small patio without an umbrella while the other cabin part had a large deck with umbrella. Good access to launching the provided kayaks. Nice,well-kept land with flowers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

colby b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Wouldn't want to stay anywhere else. This home was cozy and beautiful. My girlfriend and I enjoyed the views and the lake very much so.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Comfortable, and Cozy
Lakeside studio unit, nicely decorated with full kitchen. Great views with incredible sunsets over the lake. Friendly owners, will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020