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

Vacation home in Gilford with kitchen and balcony

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TV, DVD player, video library
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Gilford, NH
  • Place, Ellacoya State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Gunstock Mountain Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gilford

Located within a mile (2 km) of Ellacoya State Park, this vacation home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Gunstock Mountain Resort. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Ellacoya State Park - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Weirs Beach - 14 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 26 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 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.

Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & 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 two furnished decks for prime outdoor living and a seasonal barbecue grill that is 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. Conveniently, each floor of your vacation home features 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
PLEASE READ: Motorcycles, RVs, Boats, Trailers are prohibited by the HOA and fines of $500 will be assessed for any violators.
Check-in time: 4:00 PM.
Check-out time: 10:00 AM.
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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

94792

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Gilford, close to Gunstock Mountain Resort, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook, and Lake Winnipesaukee. You'll also find Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Ellacoya State Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is there a spa at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as massages and a garden.

Does Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach have a hot tub?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home though service animals are welcome.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal), which is 6.5 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal), which is around 25.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach?

Yes, every accommodation at Stargazer's retreat with hot tub & decks - near Ellacoya State Beach comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 49 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was great and had everything as advertised, slept 6 adults comfortably, was clean, hot tub worked, and very close to gunstock! Would recommend adding some kind of pathway, even if just pavers or bricks as a path to the hot tub so feet don't get muddy coming in and out of the hot tub and house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Omar B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Need more clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was well setup, very clean, and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking! Ample room for all of us. Beds were comfortable and extremely close to Gunstock!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I had a great time. The home was clean and comfortable. It is also located close to Gunstock Mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kyla W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay anywhere else. This home is managed through Vacasa and their property management is a joke. The bedrooms have mold, the bathrooms as well, in addition to the bathrooms having BLOOD ON THE FLOOR. The couch in the living room has huge stains on every cushion. The living room chair is also stained. The utensils in the kitchen are all extremely dirty or broken. The rug in the living room should be white and is now brown from how dirty it is. It also has blood stains on it. The company sent people to the home without notifying us or getting our okay first or even telling us. We had to reach out to see if someone had been there. Vacasa is first hand ruining this home and yet they charge 500 in fees and don't even clean the homes before people stay. Save yourself the time and money and stay somewhere else. Somewhere clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Felicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The area was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was as advertised except a fireplace. There were two fireplaces in the house but guests were not allowed to use. This made no difference to us as our stay was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn H.

House was cute, in a good location, well stocked. Living room couch had several stains and was in very poor condition. Hot tub was nice, but was so chlorinated that we could not stay in very long due to discomfort. Overall functional house for a 2 night stay, several hand written notes with rules posted all over the house were a little ridiculous but did not interfere with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

christopher r.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's a very nice family friendly cabin for accessing the lake or the slopes, comfortable and cozy in a lovely quiet forest. I was disappointed that the spa and grill were not in usable order for our stay and that we couldn't trust that the dishes in the cabinet were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

alan d.

Liked: Cleanliness
You advertised and provided instructions to use the indoor fireplaces but there was signs all over telling us we cannot use it. We decided to stay here based off the offered amenities. Very disappointing. Also, the stairs from upper deck to lower deck are incredibly unsafe and were very wobbly. Gigantic gap can be seen from underneath and the stairs are only held on with a few nails or screws....not attached properly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debra S.

Overall cleanliness of home was fair. Couch was badly stained (gross actually), spiders and cobwebs in corners and hanging from lampshades. Needed a good deep clean. Towels & sheets were top-notch. Beds were comfortable. Grill barely worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place. Just as described
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was perfect for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house

The house was great.. good space. Nice hot tub and well kept. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this place and host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house , close to every thing , very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean, quiet, and close to everything. The hot tub was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lester C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Retiree “I’m sailing trip”

At first, we were excited for this property and we thought it was going to be great. But here is a rundown of some of the things that we are upset about in addition to the air conditioning being broken for nearly 36 hours. Later the maintenance guy showed us the filters. It had obviously been a long time since Maintenance had been done. This cause them not to work when it was 100 out. The house stayed at over 85 inside for a day. Additionally:1. Upstairs bathroom Towels had stains/dirt on them from previous renter. They also left several boxes of beer box trash. We do not drink. 2. Downstairs TV had no channels or programming to watch. Which was bad because we were stuck down there due to the heat and broken AC. 3. Upstairs bedroom had curtain rod fall off of window(previously reported). We never used the room. 4. Downstairs sliding door was unlocked when arrived and could not be locked. Bad mechanism poor maintenance. 5. On the last night we could finally watch tv upstairs and enjoy the upstairs, but the Upstairs couch was very hard and appeared very old. It also had a stain on the ottoman portion. Looked real old, but for the cost expected more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracy B.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mice, no heat, not hot way, burst pipes

We checked in Friday night and arranged to checkout late on Sunday.Saturday morning, my adult son who had slept downstairs-reported that the mice in the room had kept him awake most of the night. Later he tried to have a nap and the mice were still running around and in fact just sitting next to the bed. I immediately called Vacasa and told them about the problem. That night (Sat) it got extremely cold. The downstairs was absolutely freezing to the point that, again, my adult sons, were shivering. The next morning, we heard a loud hissing noise from downstairs, and there was water coming out from under the baseboard heat. I immediately called Vacasa-they said they would call the Handyman. Approximately 30 minutes later, the handyman called me and said that he would be to the house in 45 minutes or so, I told him I believed it was a burst pipe and he arrived about an hour later, with no equipment to fix it. He then left and returned a few hours later, the water was gushing, even worse. I asked him if we should take showers now, and he said that the water had nothing to do with the problem he was there to fix. What we did not know was that he had turned off the heat and hot water so that within an hour, it was freezing upstairs and we could not shower because there was no hot water. Called Vacasa again-and we left. Vacasa is refusing to compensate me in any way for my trouble-that because the Handyman was there when I left-it was being fixed-and that’s good enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable home for weekend getaway

We had a great stay at this property. It was very conveniently located near Gunstock Ski Resort. The hot tub was perfect after a long day skiing and tubing. The home was clean and well-furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrey R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

MLK Family Weekend

We were very disappointed with this rental for two reasons; no working fireplace and poor cleaning job done. If you advertise a home with 2 fireplaces and send an email with instructions how to use it, then I would expect to have a working fireplace! We stopped on our way to load up with wood for our ski weekend only to find out it was out of order. This should have been communicated to us before our arrival. Thid was one of the main reasons we wanted to rent this property!The cleaning crew did a terrible job by leaving the kitchen trash bucket full, as well as the recycling bin full of glass bottles & cans. While loading the frig we discovered a used container of ice cream and a half eaten bowl of ice cream with a spoon still in it. And in one of the bedrooms there was a dresser with clothes in it left behind by previous renters.Because of these inconveniences we had to start off our stay by calling Vacasa Management to log our list of complaints. We were told that someone would stop by to collect the trash but nobody ever came.They apologized for the non working fireplaces and clothes left behind. And I should also mention the LR sofa should be cleaned of all its stains. Someone should also check the dryer for a terrible odor left on laundered clothes.We have requested our cleraning fee be reimbursed so I'm curious to see how their customer service will handle our dissatisfaction. This property is over-rated and lacks many things. We will not be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather L.

Disappointed stay due to amenities not working

After confirming two times prior to my arrival that the fireplace was working I arrived with firewood I was told to purchase myself to a fireplace that wasn’t working. My vision of my family relaxing by a cozy fireplace during our winter vacation was ruined. After texts and phone calls to attempt to resolve the issue I kept being assured that the “local team” would be in touch but I never heard from them. I was offered a whopping 150 credit. So incredibly disappointed with this VRBO and Vacasa experience and the owner should take some accountability for the false advertising.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

cathy r.

xmas family trip

The property was in a good location as far as activities didn’t like the neighborhood HOA feeling and the offensive neighbors signs. beds are comfortable furniture needs to be deep cleaned. over all price was good and home was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024