Family friendly lake front retreat with easy access to skiing and snowmobiling
Enjoy open concept living: kitchen & living room on main floor are one large space with a wood-buring fireplace and spectacular views across lake. Main floor has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The master bedroom suite has a queen bed and a 3/4 bath with steam shower. The second bedroom has a full sized lower bunk with upper single plus a crib. The third bedroom has two twin beds. These two bedrooms share a full bath. There is a wrap-around deck with lounge chairs and umbrellas for sun-bathing and a screened porch with dining set on this main level all overlooking the lake.
Lower level daylight walkout features large sliding glass doors that let the sunlight pour in while permitting great views of lake. There is an entertainment area with a full sized sectional couch that affords comfortable viewing of a 55 inch panasonic plasma with surround sound and blu-ray player. There is a second large fridge and wet-bar area on this lower level. There are both a bunk-room (sleeps 3 plus extra mattress) and another bedroom (queen bed) and a full bath/laundry room on this lower level. Walking out the sliders of the lower level leads to a ground-level deck with sitting area and a 6-person hot tub.
We had a fantastic time in Fryeburg. Ken was an incredible host. He communicated prior to our stay to make sure we knew expectations about the beach due to rain. He was also very responsive and respectful during our stay. We look forward to staying again! Thank you!
This house is in a great location for summer or winter. Has all the amenities you would need. The owner was great to work with. We stayed with young kids and they loved it! We will be back again next year!
Perfect location in a cozy cabin on a lake. East access to Attitash, Cranmore, and Shawnee made this a great ski house along with close proximity to restaurants, grocery stores, etc.
The house was very nice and very child friendly. Stocked nicely, everything we needed was there. Plenty of toys and water activities. We were never bored. Black flies and mosquitos were a problem this time of year but to be expected. Loved the hot tub and bonfires at night. Fishing was great too.
We had a wonderful time at this house! There were so many things to like: a quiet, sheltered location, a large space in which to spread out, a beautiful view of Lovewell Lake that we could enjoy from the back deck, the lawn, the lower deck, the two fire pits and a private secluded beach. We had two of our grandsons with us (ages 2 & 5) and they were near and in the water as much as possible (they had their first kayak ride with their Dad). They climbed rocks on the side of the beach and explored the woods. Their parents were grateful for a chance to leave them to Meme & PaPere and get a much-needed break! We had a great time together and hope to come back to the area soon.
This is our second time staying on Lovewell Pond. We really like being able to kayak to the Saco from the pond and having the Mountain Division Trail across the road to walk/run on, as well as the convenience to town and North Conway--not to mention it is just a pretty spot. The house has great views, and it is good to have the screened porch and the deck as options for places to sit outdoors. It was buggy on the two cloudy days we were there, but fine on the two sunny days. With the high water the beach in the picture was covered but you could still just swim in the lake from the grass. And the owner was good about giving us the heads up. All in all, our four days just wasn't quite long enough!
Two families shared this property for four nights for the 4th of July. Comfortably slept our 9 people (4 adults and 5 children ages 8 to 13). We brought our own boat and there is a boat launch not far away (no marina on the lake though). We enjoyed boating and fishing when the weather cooperated. There were not many boats on the lake considering it was a holiday. The water level on the lake was at least 5 feet higher than usual though, so the nice sandy beach shown in the photos was completely submerged. The owner informed us of this in advance, and it did not really impact our stay.
The first overall impression is great (pond, beach, fire pit, chairs, hot tub, toys for children, plenty of bedrooms and beds). The negatives mainly have to do with cleanliness and water pressure. We stay at a lot of rentals so we know what to expect. The fridge was hard to get past, especially for a rental property. There should not be dirt caked on, hair, and expired foods and condiments. One of the requirements when leaving the property is cleaning the dishes and putting them away. We had to clean the dishes before using them because whoever used them prior didnât clean them very well. The water pressure was probably the worst part. We have a large family so we accumulate a lot of dishes and the kitchen sink water basically trickled out. The property itself is really beautiful but I feel like it needs to be taken care of better or maybe a new cleaning company. Besides the issues mentioned, it was an enjoyable place to stay! Thank you!
We had an amazing stay on this lakeside property which had all the necessities (canoes, kyaks, paddle boards) and great views from the beach. The house was extremely clean and also had everything you need to make your vacation complete. We highly recommend this property
This was a great place to stay if you're looking for a relaxing and fun ski weekend. The house had plenty of room and was very clean. Beautiful view from the hot tub. Ken was easy to talk to and get in touch with. Definitely recommend!
Had a wonderful time. Enjoyed ice fishing all day and relaxing in the hot tub and playing games at night. Went out to dinner at the 302 Smokehouse (5 minute drive) and had an amazing dinner. Must try. Caught some monster pickerel they the ice. My son caught the biggest one Iâve ever seen. Great time overall. Highly recommend.
We are a group of fire instructors from out of state, we were in the area to train with the local departments. This rental allowed us all to stay together rather than in a bunch of hotel rooms two towns away.
This property is tucked at the end of a dead-end road offering privacy and one of the best lakefront beaches I have ever seen. Also, this house is close to the center of downtown Fryeburg. Our favorite aspects were: 1. The hammock by the beach, 2. View from the deck, 3. Hot tub, and funny enough, 4. The kitchen desk for the kids homework.
Had a change of plans on our original summer vacation. Suddenly needed a place for a small family gathering that would range from the matriarch of our family (83 years) to a couple tweens (12,13,14). Couldn't believe how lucky we were to find this place and these hosts! Everything as awesome as summarized in the other reviews and then some! Lovewell Pond is peaceful yet active. We'll be back.
There were more than enough beds, canoes, kayaks and paddle board for the entire family to enjoy! The furniture was worn but comfortable and the hime was roomy. I donât think I can find a more perfect fit for our family.
We had a nice time on our weekend trip. The weather was perfect and we used the yard and fire pit a lot. The house was just the right size for our group. Definitely has a rustic feel but was what we were expected and had a great time.
We live in Portsmouth and have known the prior owners for 10 years as former neighbors. We have two young children and enjoy our adventures to Hattie Pike!
This property offers a tranquil and quiet retreat from life's stressors. No road noise can be heard from the water's edge and no paved roads can be seen from any vantage point when boating.....yet a short 5 min (2 mile) drive to Fryburg provides most services. The large size of the lake makes for great boating and watersports. The lack of boat traffic, even on holiday weekends, is striking. The views of the surrounding mountains, including snow-capped Mount Washington from November-April, strikes a chord with most visitors. The 2/10 of a mile unpaved camp access road (Hattie Pike road) reminds one they are entering a wilderness setting. The gentle slope of the wide-open front yard is idealâŠit is flat enough to allow for games of croquet and frisbee in warmer months while transforming to a sledding hill in the winter months. The frozen lake is populated with many ice-fishing huts from Jan-March and serves to connect the many snowmobile trails on either side of the lake.