Perfect spot for a couples retreat. Set back quietly on a little lake, boats and canoes to use at our leisure. Very sentence and peaceful. There was a grill, electric skillet, and hot plate to use which was enough for us to cook breakfast and dinner. The place was very clean and Fran was a great host. Very accommodating and helpful if we had any questions or needed recommendations. We will definitely stay again and are hoping to inquire about her other properties so the whole family can join.
The cottage studio was clean, quiet, comfortable, and well appointed. The kitchen had everything I needed. Good AC, wifi, and plenty of hot water. Beautiful setting on the lake with kayaks and rowboats available for guests. Fran is the perfect host -- friendly and helpful. I would happily return.
This little cottage is amazing. Beautiful view of the lake and very peaceful. Fran definitely has a little peace of Heaven that you can rent for a reasonable rate. If we go back up that way, I will definitely see if it is available to rent again.
NH visit to see family & attend Nephewâs wedding
This sweet & cozy place is nestled in a very beautiful natural setting which we greatly enjoyed. My husband & I arrived in the dark of night after 2 long days of traveling from the Midwest. Fran graciously accommodated our late arrival time & made everything easy for us to self checkin. When I walked out of the cottage in the morning to get something from our car, my jaw dropped from the sight of the lovely lake which was just steps away! We relaxed by the lake on several occasions during our very busy visit with my brothers & their families on the occasion of my nephewâs wedding. It was a cool & breezy October weekend, so no swimming for us! But the Autumn foliage was fantastic, and we would love to come back & stay again in the Autumn or visit during the summer months! The location of the cottage is close to my brotherâs home, and we really enjoyed having peace, quiet, privacy & the gorgeous setting. The cottage had everything we needed for our stay. Fran is a wonderful host! Thanks again Fran!
Fran is an excellent and gracious host. The cottage is the cleanest and neatest place I've ever rented.
The setting is quiet and idyllic. No motor craft allowed so the lovely serenade of wildlife closed the day and welcomed the morning.
If you truly want a place to catch your breath and be restored, this is it! Thank you Fran!
My husband and I had a very lovely time. Our hostess friend was lovely and very accommodating. The place was quite darling and it was quiet and peaceful and restful place to contemplate or enjoy the water activities. We were not disappointed at our time there . my husband spent sunrises and sunsets enjoying the view.
The neighbors werenât too kind in helping my husband find the location. They wrote his license plate #, and really did not help him find - I went out to the road and flagged him .
But the property and EVERYTHING was as expected and beautiful. I went in the lake and the fish surround you and welcome you for a swim!
The owner is very nice. We ate there every night
The cottage was very clean, cozy and romantic! We couldnât have chosen a better place to celebrate our anniversary! The view of the lake was perfect! We canât wait to come back ! Thank you Fran for making our stay so special!
Our host was very friendly and helpful. The main appeal for us was being close to the lake and having kayaks to use. It was very easy to launch the boats into the water. There is privacy but not isolation. I felt very safe there. The water was warm and calm for swimming and we enjoyed cooking and eating outside. We both want to return.
This was our 3rd or 4th stay here and each and every time, it was exactly what we needed. Franâs cottage is always quiet and clean and we are welcomed with a smile.
Thanks again, Fran!
We had a wonderful time at Franâs cozy cottage. Everything that we needed was supplied and our host was very attentive to our needs and gave us plenty of privacy. Our time on the lake was mostl relaxing.!!
We found the studio cottage to be lovely and peaceful. It had everything we needed.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. My hope was to finally see a loon and I got my wish. I saw 2!
Fran is a wonderful host and was most helpful. The lake view is serene and just what we needed for a peaceful getaway. The only negative is that you canât regulate the right temp for a shower
I had a lovely, quiet stay at Fran's cottage. I spent a lot of time just sitting by the lake, in addition to swimming and kayaking. The birds woke me up each morning and the frogs sang me to sleep at night! Kitchen was small and didn't have a real stove (just a hot plate), but I was able to use the grill and got by just fine! Highly recommend for an individual or a couple in need of some peace and natural beauty.
Thank you, Fran for your warmth and hospitality you showed us during our visit. You have a beautiful piece of property and we very much enjoyed the kayaking, swimming, and fires at night. We hope to see you again soon.
It was my wife's dream - to live in a small house on a lake beach.
It came true here at Newman's on her Jubilee. Everything was amazing.
Next time we hope to meet both Newmans personally in good health and listen to his bagpipe music.
Thank you to Fran and John for providing such a lovely and relaxing atmosphere! I'm a saltwater girl but staying pondside was a welcome change. We enjoyed several kayaking adventures as well as a terrific day hiking at Northwood Meadow SP.
The studio was all we needed for a quick getaway. Fran and John were very welcoming and take great care of their property. We will be back!