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Stunning Forest Lakefront Home- Hot Tub, Boats, Bikes, For Fun, Inquire Today!

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  •  Type: House
  •  Beds: 4
  •  Baths: 1.5
  •  Sleeps: 10

Description

Inquire today  for a Memorable Lakefront Vacation this Fall in the Monadnock Region of Southwest NH. Just 10 mi south of Keene NH. Book today for  Labor Day weekend or Some time enjoying the  Fall foliage & festivals getaway with just a 2 night minimum. We are always swimming till Oct and The Hot Tub is always bubbling!
 
A Stunning Lakefront home on crystal clear,sandy bottomed, 110 acre Forest Lake at the junction of NH,VT,& MA will be your long awaited retreat in the whispering pines, shimmering lakes, and beautiful foliage of New Hampshire. Bring the kids & dogs or just enjoy by yourselves. 
 
The Great room with 25' high natural pine cathedral ceiling, skylights, entertainment center and fireplace is comfortably, casually, and uniquely furnished. Winter Time is terrific for a relaxing break from the Holiday season or go cross country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking from our door, then enjoy our wood or pellet stove or just turn on the modern forced air heat.
 
It looks out over the pristine Forest Lake that lends itself to a memorable vacation with family and friends. A fully equipped gourmet kitchen that incorporates a Jennair oven/range/grill, refrigerator/icemaker and  dishwasher with ALL utensils, equipment, spices, condiments, baking supplies, Weber BBQs both Gas & Charcoal  will make it difficult to try the eclectic restaurants in Keene, New Hampshire or historic Brattleboro, Vermont nearby.
 
The Four Bedrooms are 2 Queen beds, a Double, and  the 4 season sun-porch with 2 single beds & Queen hide a bed (Great kid or teen suite with their own TV, VCR and DVD) and a Queen hide-a-bed in the living room  and crib allow for a peaceful nights rest after sitting in the private outdoor Hot Tub overlooking Forest Lake! We do ask our guests to provide their own bed linens and towels. We have lots of pillows, quilts, blankets etc. 
 
An additional living room/ sitting area with wood stove, AC and new half bath  with full size washer & dryer gives you a chance to plan your day fishing,which is superb because the state stocks Brown & Rainbow trout to complement the numerous Large mouths, Perch, and Horned Pout. Enjoy swimming off the 150 square foot floating dock, using our big canoe,3 kayaks, 4 person paddle boat, rafts on the lake, cross country or downhill skiing, snowmobiling on marked trails, antiquing and shopping in sales tax free NH, playing golf, hiking, biking, leaf-peeping, or attending one of the many auctions, flea markets, concerts, shows or festivals in the area. 
 
For a little exercise and a 100 mile view, climb Mt Monadnock, the  most climbed Mtn in the world, and only 18 miles from the house. On a clear day you can see Boston, a 100 miles away!  Horses and trail rides are less than a mile away and  afterwards, rest those weary muscles in the Hot Tub with the Sunsets going right into shimmering Forest Lake and the crackling campfire right in view.
 
Winter brings cross country skiing right from the door with our 10 sets of skis, 12 sizes of boots & lots of skates,snowshoes, hockey sticks, snow shoes,Ice fishing 'jigs' and "The Wooden Zamboni" to make a nice rink for your use! Big time downhill skiing within an hour, snowmobiling on marked trails,ice skating, sledding, ice fishing or just relaxing around the wood stove, propane fireplace, or pellet stove. 
 
Maybe best of all, just grab a book,snuggle in a chair by the fire,or on one of the 3 outdoor decks and just let your cares drift away as the sun slowly sets out over the lake!
 
Make sure to look at the unedited Guest Reviews  just below to see what our previous guests thoughts were! No property in New Hampshire has more positive reviews!
 
Keywords: Lakefront,Fishing,swimming,boating,canoe,kayaks,gourmet,upscale,luxury,family,kids, pets, dogs,fun,year round,cross country skiing,skating,Snowshoeing

Owner info

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  • Paul Harris

About Paul & Anne Harris

We used to run a Country Inn and Spa in Canada. While we certainly enjoy our homes when we can, we really have fun providing an enjoyable and relaxing time for our guests, who do seem to return year after year. We'd like you to be one of them!

Paul & Anne Harris purchased this House in 2002

Why Paul & Anne Harris chose Winchester

The town of Keene, NH, 10 miles north has a wide and constant variety of things to do, with it's 3 universities and very active merchants assoc. The main downtown, with 60 shops & restaurants, with no national chains is very unique. There are all the 'Big Box' stores on the outskirts of Keene. Funky Brattleboro, VT is only 14 quick highway miles away. All of that is contingent on being able to pull yourself away from all the boats, games, skis that we have at the house!

What makes this House unique

Forest Lake is very protected from prevailing winds, so it warms quickly in the Spring and freezes quickly in the Winter. As a mostly summer seasonal lake, from early fall to late Spring, you own the lake! We have all the boats and sports equipment for a fun filled vacation any time of the year! We always have a current list of things going on in the area, restaurant menus , maps, hiking guides etc.

Terms & Conditions

Cancellation Policy:
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 
50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 

Additional Rate details

Cleaning Fee: $95
Additional Guest Fee: $20

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Guest Reviews

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Anonymous

Perfect Family Reunion


I can’t say enough about our stay. Anne and Paul were fantastic hosts. The house was clean, comfortable, and well stocked with everything that we needed and them some. We arrived the night of the recent nor’easter that left the area without power for several days, but we were as snug as bugs in a rug thanks to the onsite generator that kicked in for us automatically. There was also lots of seasoned wood on site for the wood stove , and we enjoyed the crisp fall evenings around the fire pit looking out over the incredible lake. Tons of space to enjoy together both inside and out, and lots of games, books and such to occupy your idle time. We never even turned on the TV. WiFi signal was great l, and there was a nice washer and dryer on site for our use. Paul and Anne checked in on us a couple of times during our stay, and they were very responsive to our messages prior to our arrival as well as during our stay. The place exceeded our expectations, and we left with some incredible family memories. THANK YOU Paul and Anne! We will return!!

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Patrick L.

Great trip again


Loved our week at the lake house again

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Juliet S.

Great lake house week!


Had a wonderful week canoeing, hiking, fishing, swimming, and relaxing at this lovely lake house. Host gave plenty of privacy and was friendly and helpful when help was requested. Highly recommend!

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Anonymous

Always a pleasure....


Whether it is this property or Paul\'s other home in Fitzwilliam, we always know we are coming to a clean, refreshing, well equipped home with a gorgeous lake and view. That\'s why we keep coming back.

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Brett S.

Beautiful place to stay and very clean!


Host was wonderful and provided more than the minimum required. Very peaceful and quiet place to stay and very clean. Would recommend this property to anyone and will definitely be staying there again.