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A wooden dock with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a calm lake with a forested hill in the background.
A lake with clear water, surrounded by dense forest and a wooden dock.
A sunroom with a dining table, chairs, and large windows overlooking a lake.
A living room with a fireplace, a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.
A house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a second-story balcony.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61847 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach view

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New Durham, NH
  • Place, Stand Up Paddleboard NH
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Winnipesaukee
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

New Durham

Located within a leisurely stroll of Stand Up Paddleboard NH, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of Rust Pond. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Stand Up Paddleboard NH - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Lake Wentworth - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 36 min drive - 29.9 miles
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 39 min drive - 31.5 miles

Getting around

  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lino's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Wolfetrap - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Tumbledown Farm To Fork & Watering Hole - ‬24 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.

Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit,

Summary:
Shaws Pond Lakefront Retreat! - Quaint Waterfront Cottage with Deck and Fire Pit!

The Space:
Quaint cottage on a quiet and seclued pond!

Enjoy your retreat along the shores of Shaws Pond at this beautiful, New Hampshire home. This three-bedroom/two-bath is located within easy reach of area attractions. Swimming, boating, and water recreation can be enjoyed at the pond, as well as a sandy beach area for swimming. Outdoor features include a deck, gas grill, and wood-burning firepit at the lakes edge.

The bright interior offers an ideal balance of antique charm and 21st century amenities. The two-story layout is a vacationers ideal stay. Separate living and bed rooms come complete with cozy furniture for enjoying comfortable downtime together or indoor fun on those not sunny days. The updated kitchen features a full suite of appliances, including a range/stove and dishwasher. Enjoy full meals at the formal dining table set for six. An abundance of windows offers lake views.

The 2nd floor primary suite includes a sitting area, window bench, flat screen smart TV, and en suite bathroom. Two bedrooms and a shared, full bathroom can be found on the 1st floor. Enjoy lake views! Window AC available during summer months.

Indulge in waterfront fun with complimentary access to a Kayak, Canoe, and two life jackets for your safety, all waiting just steps away on the beach. With it's true New Hampshire small town charm, keep in mind that there is no cell phone service in the area of the home, but the home does have WiFi for your calling and web needs!

NHMR LIC #101258

Note:


The dock at this property (pending ice out) will be set in place for a rental start date of May 21 each year. In addition, the dock will be usable and in until October 15th.

Guest Access:
Enjoy the waters with our complimentary kayak and 2 life jackets.

Other Things to Note:
Grill: We ask our guests to clean the grill after use or before check out as a courtesy to the next guests otherwise, additional $35 fee will be charged for cleaning the grill. Thank you!

Please make sure to bring your own beach towels as we only provide bath towels.

Ice: Please note that we do not have an ice maker available on the premises, we kindly request that guests bring their own ice if needed.

Winter time: Given the harsh and unpredictable New England weather, we do not guarantee that deck will be cleared off during the winter time. We're hoping for your understanding!

Interaction with Guests:
We will be available throughout your stay to offer assistance, and we can stay in touch via phone or email for any inquiries or support needed.
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. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, an ironing board, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,847 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

1. Check-in is at 5 pm. A key code will be sent to you up to 48 hours prior to check-in. 2. Pets not allowed. 3. No smoking in the house. F...

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in New Durham within a short 9-minute walk of Stand Up Paddleboard NH. You'll also find Lake Winnipesaukee and Mountain Lake within a short drive.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal), which is 26.2 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional), which is around 23.3 mi away.

Pond Retreat: Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Deck, Firepit, Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Shaw’s Pond Retreat. There was plenty of space in the house and the access to the water was beautiful. Owners were very nice and responsive to any questions I had before and during the stay. Would highly recommend this for anyone that wants to have a fun, relaxing vacation, on a peaceful pond. Thank you so much to the owners. I wish the weather would have cooperated better abut that's the only thing I had to complain about during our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a beautiful spot right on a lake. The owners provide a Kayak, canoe and lifejackets for their guests. We felt very lucky to have found such a beautiful setting.The house is spacious and has an old world charm. The owners of the property are a lovely couple with a vacation home a few steps away from the house where we stayed.We would have liked to have had a washer and dryer since we were there with a two year-old and a five year-old, but we were given information as to the closest laundromat, which was a fun activity for us.We were lucky to have had beautiful weather, but if it’s very hot, the air conditioning is not the best and doesn’t cool the whole house. We thoroughly enjoyed the week there.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our waterfront retreat with kayak, firepit,and grill was amazingly RELAXING! It was exactly what we needed for a nice slow down and disconnect. Everything was exactly as pictured and described. Beds were very comfortable and the showers were excellent! Kitchen was fully stocked. No washer/dryer or AC downstairs but we did fine without it and it was mid July. No TV downstairs but was SO HAPPY to NOT have TV and spend time talking. Floated everyday on the water. Our hosts Joe and Karen were the best !!!! Super nice and live next door but don't let that intimidate you they are wonderful good people. Steps down to the water are steep so be careful. LOVE this little Oasis. Very rejuvating and refreshing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay!

We truly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back one day. The deck was a great place to chat and chill!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The deck was our favorite! So peaceful sitting out there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a very nice stay: comfortable house, nice areas to sit outside, delightful water for swimming, etc. The owners thought of everything. Terrific location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House was great! Located on a very quiet large pond was nice. Fishing was great!

Brought 2 kayaks with us which added to fun on the water. Wolfeboro is very close and many activities to do in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy cottage with a beautiful view

The cottage was very nicely laid out. Kitchen was a good size and the dining area with a view of the lake was perfect for the 6 of us. If we are up there again, I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

We had a great time on Shaw’s Pond! House was perfect for us and our 3 grown kids! Awesome fishing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Girls weekend trip

Place was cozy, beds were comfortable. Pond was amazing, very quiet Downside, can't check on til 5pm, lame, place had allot of spider webs, in the house. Neighbors are the owners, that was weird, nice people...
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sibling getaway

Beautiful location on the pond. 5 minutes to Wolfeboro center. Very quiet, clean, spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Truly a lovely property, kayak was a bonus, my teenagers loved fishing. Highly recommend for a quiet getaway in the woods. Everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in
Who has a 5pm check in, with a 70 fee to come any earlier!? And then a 10am checkout time the next day? Seems criminal. Other than having the landlords live next door, and a dismal checkin/checkout times, the property itself is fantastic, a true 10/10. The house has a perfect layout for guests to have their own spaces to play inside (on rainy days) and outside. The pond was great and we appreciated having a canoe and kayak to use!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house on the lake

We had a wonderful time at this house on the lake. We had coffee and cocktails on the dock and watch the beautiful sunsets and sunrise.Did some fishing ! Owners have a house next door and they are very nice . Ate dinner on the back patio. House was clean and well supplied. Could have used another AC unit on first floor ....and a TV on the first floor ...and cleaning supplies. Other than that ....very nice !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location

Cottage good but charged xtra deceptive fees

Bathroom was dirty also the grill wasn’t really clean. The charge a fee for cleaning. My husband had to clean the grill. Before we left, my husband cleaned the grill again, cleaner than what we got. They charged my credit card $35 extra because they said it was dirty. They probably do that to every renter. Take pictures before and after.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Cute - but disappointing

Cute house, nice location – but with issues (be sure and read #4). 1. Before arriving we confirmed that the house came with a kayak and life vests. Despite assurances, no such kayak existed. Despite repeated inquiries we have never been informed whether it was stolen, misplaced or just a blatant misrepresentation. 2. If we opened one upstairs window the top pane of glass fell down and would not go back up. 3. The house lacked adequate towels, and minor things such as a table or shower caddy in the downstairs bathroom for shampoo, etc. 4. The first afternoon, we took a shower in the upstairs bathroom and it flooded the downstairs bathroom – water coming through the ceiling and light fixture. There was an inch of water on the floor. Fortunately they sent a plumber 4 hours later to fix the problem, but we were without both bathrooms for half a day while trying to get ready for a pre-wedding dinner. And Stay NH was surprised that we also wanted them to send a cleaning company to mop and clean the downstairs bathroom and replace the sopping wet rugs, because we didn’t want to do it on our vacation. (This is going to need a more permanent solution or the house will have mold, etc.) After numerous inquiries they refunded us a whopping $100 for our difficulties, and took 3 weeks to pay it. Unfortunately, we can’t recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and lovely patio, plenty of room for 6. No soap in the shower/bathroom and one towel per person knocked them down a star for me. Also be alert - I didn’t notice there was no washer and dryer in the listing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shaws Pond

Great location! House very clean in a peaceful location! Fabulous amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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