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Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove

Family-friendly vacation home in Center Ossipee

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101321 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ossipee, NH
  • Place, Ossipee Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ossipee Lake Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, King Pine Ski Area
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Center Ossipee

This vacation home places you within a short walk of Ossipee Lake and within a mile (2 km) of Indian Mound Golf Course. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Ossipee Lake - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ossipee Lake Trail - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • King Pine Ski Area - 25 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Castle in the Clouds - 34 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 38 min drive - 17.9 miles

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hobbs Tavern & Brewing Company - ‬7 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.

Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove

Alpen Suite in Ossipee

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Erected in 1978 by the owner's father who was looking for an escape from the city, the Alpen Suite in Ossipee is the ideal home away from home for your family or large travel group. Whether you're visiting to hike the local trails, kayak on the lake, or ski the slopes at one of the local resorts, you'll find plenty to do here no matter the season. This charming vacation rental features a well-equipped, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar, a dining table with bench seating for mealtimes or rainy day games, a cozy living area with a flatscreen TV and a warming wood stove, and a game room with a foosball table. And outside, gather around the firepit as the stars come out.

Things to Know
Free WiFi
Full kitchen (no dishwasher)
Up to two family dogs are welcome
A 4x4 or equivalent is recommended in winter
Includes one kayak for guest use
This property is managed by Vacasa New Hampshire LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 8 vehicles.




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, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Unit size: 1,321 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

Rules

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

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

64666

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Center Ossipee, a short 6-minute walk from Ossipee Lake and also 19 minutes on foot from Indian Mound Golf Course. You'll also find Ossipee Lake Trail and White Lake State Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

What do couples enjoy most about Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

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

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional), which is about 17.7 mi away. Another top airport is Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal), which is around 19.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove?

Yes, every accommodation at Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove comes with a deck.

Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place. Very roomy. Well stocked and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The cottage itself was fine. A little dusty inside but good enough. But the trash situation outside was terrible and dangerous. When we arrived there was a trash can with a bear lock laying on top of another trash can. I assumed they both had locks and were empty. But the one on the bottom had NO BEAR LOCK and was FULL of loose, unbagged trash. Around midnight we heard noise outside and discovered a bear had pulled the trash cans over, smashing my headlight in the process. There was trash all over the ground, so i had to clean that up in the middle of the night. We reported this to Vacasa immediately and the next day a man came to "remove the trash" but he only took the trash bags out of the bear lock bin. The trash can full of loose trash was not touched at all. We again reported the unsafe conditions but no one came to remove the trash for the entire time we were there. Apparently other reviews from months ago mention the unsafe trash conditions. This is a known problem that keeps being ignored. Would not recommend staying here, especially if you have children or pets. Its not safe and Vacasa wont help you. They wouldnt even offer any sort of partial refund to make up for my vehicle's damage, and the fact I was cleaning up someone else's trash in the middle of the night. Won't ever book through Vacasa again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura I.

Liked: Cleanliness
We appreciated the accommodations and being able to have enough beds along with bringing our dog. The kids loved the game room although in August we could really only spend time out there in the morning when it was cool enough. We did have a creature visit the trash cans one evening and despite being advertised as having bear proof trash cans, both trash cans were lock free so there was some trash strewn about. We were able to clean it up, but it did make us a bit nervous for the duration of the stay. The trash was very full when we arrived and was only partially emptied one day during our 5 day stay. Inside there were lots of broken things (chairs, towel hooks, etc) and cooking in the kitchen was challenging as the supplies were inconsistent (not enough forks, salt but no pepper, no sponge for dishes).
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was a good value and convenient location. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ben F.

Not a great stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azmyr V.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING

Everyone was up to par , pictures are accurate to the listing in person . Beautiful scenery, space , big enough where everyone can have their own thing going cozy enough where u can still come together and have that family time . Loved it !! Would absolutely stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cabin just off the lake

The property has a perfect location within walking distance to the nearby lake. A perfect place for some birding! There is minimal road noise. A grocery store is just down the road. The cabin has good amenities and plenty of hot water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Walked in and walked out 2 his later. Portable ac was unable to perform in 95 degree weather.

Pictures were nice but actual place wasn't a nice as the pictures. Garbage was strewn in the front yard when we arrived. Fireplace smelled of previous fire. We did not stay and have asked for a refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect winter family getaway

A group of nine of us went up for a winter family weekend away. The cottage was perfectly cozy and had everything we needed. The wood stove was excellent and definitely appreciated by us all during our snowy weekend. The kitchen and dining area was great for a large group to enjoy meals family-style. Overall, we all really enjoyed our stay. I’m sure it’s even better in the summertime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jayme P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Great little house. The property was clean except for the cookware and there were nice little touches provided within the home that really added a fun twist to our stay like the Christmas Tree, firewood, travel size shower supplies, and lots of board games. I'd love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

Took short 5 day trip to visit son and his family. Looked for something close to him and cabin fit the need. Good location in the area. Nice place to stay and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jeannie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location for our out of state visitors, only 2 1/2 miles from our home.

This worked out well for us. The game room towards the back was a great place for the kids to spend time. The kids loved the hammocks and the foos ball table. Use of the yard would have been nice but at the time of our stay…still snow covered. Will keep this place in mind for future out of state visitors.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Martha L., Hampton, New Hampshire

No Ossipee Beach Access

10 minute walk to beach that is private. I called property management to find out where we were allowed to access beach. I was told my inquiry would be escalated to upper management. Hours later someone from Oregon called back, he was looking into it. I finally called owner who said no beach access and no public beach in walking distance; the owner was pleasant. Closest public beach was at Silver Lake. No dishwasher so you would think there would be a basin to fill in the sink but no. Plates in cabinet had specs of dried food. Use paper products. A/C was in tough shape. Window screens missing or ripped, bugs get in. Yard was a mess, old dirty furniture. Beds comfortable and clean sheets but blankets and and bed covers not fresh. 2nd floor bedrooms hot, need to leave doors open to share one small Window A/C., and bathroom smelled of vomit. Things in basement piled up in front of washer, dryer- not accessible. Good place for family or bachelor party.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski Trip

Great location, good size house, game room was awesome for kids!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, clean property w beautiful surroundings! Would definitely stay here again

We were contacted by the property manager by text, the day of our arrival, to welcome us and let us know who to contact should there be any issues. Everything went smoothly and we had no problems whatsoever.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Winter Getaway

We had wonderful stay over Christmas. We wanted a quiet winter get away and this place was perfect. Cozy and Comfy with lots of room for a group. The game room was a nice touch but we enjoyed our time in front of a wonderful fire in the family room. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook a small Christmas dinner. The beds were comfy and the home was spotless. I would definitely recommend this listing if your looking a winter get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021