Holiday rentals with a kayak in Merrimack County

The house is great, beautiful view of Loon Pond, easy to find, a bit close to the road. The inside is like living in a family home. I mean knickknacks and family heirlooms everywhere. Travel books filling bookcases, grandma's handmaid pierced lampshades; it has all the kitchen utensils anyone would ever need, great game room downstairs, lots of water craft in the garage. While our kids are in the flew the coup category, this is an ideal place for middle/high school kids during summer. Gentle shallow slope into Loon Pond, which is really a good-sized lake. Cathy is extraordinarily responsive (IMHO) our example was a brief issue on arrival, she was about to make a long drive to resolve, fortunately it wasn't necessary, fixed itself! Response time was always in minutes We brought our two border collie dogs (they are like family) and outside, needed to keep them on leash due to road proximity. Our visit was late Sept, and we wanted to mostly go hiking, so did not do any water activity.

Our family of 5 had an amazing few days here. Despite not being informed that the dock wasn’t in yet, the kids still loved jumping in the canoes and kayaks and going out safely into the private pond. Would love to stay here again with a small group of friends!

My friends and I from around the northeast try to meet up once a year. This AirBnB has been a spectacular spot for the last two years. Can’t want to go back in 2026!

We had a wonderful stay! Our group of six had plenty of space to relax and enjoy every moment. The home was cozy, clean, and perfectly suited for our needs complete with comfy beds, even with the unexpected rain. One of our favorite memories was game night at the dining table we had lots of room to spread out and share tons of laughs. The kitchen was stocked with snacks and coffee, which made us feel right at home from the start. The location was peaceful and beautiful, nestled near the river. Watching rowing teams glide by was such a fun and unexpected bonus! The neighborhood is quiet, charming, and very family-friendly. The host was incredible, super responsive and helpful, especially as I planned a graduation celebration for our college girl. She gave great local tips and even let us drop off our luggage before the ceremony, which made things so much easier. Overall, this was an amazing stay with thoughtful touches and fantastic hospitality. Highly recommend!

Great spot in Gifford for a winter family ski vacation. The hosts were incredibly responsive and made our stay for the holidays very comfortable including Christmas stocking treats for our dog.

Melora’s home is lovely. The view towards the lake is breathtaking, especially with fresh snow. The home was clean and had every kitchen utensil/machine you could need. Most of our time was spent on the second floor and was such a great hang out spot for the 6 of us and enough space to do yoga as a group in the morning before heading to Mt Sunapee to ski/snowboard. Overall, Melora has a lovely home and she is very kind and always available to answer any questions or resolve any issues. Thank you Melora for letting us stay in your home.

Anna-Lisa was a wonderful host - very responsive & helpful. The house is great - very comfortable and neat amenities (basement tv setup was a big hit!) The lake is very small but lovely

We had an absolutely incredible stay at this rental, honestly the best we've ever stayed at. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The place was immaculate, beautifully decorated and you could feel how much thought the owners put into making it a great experience for their renters. Cecille and Ralph were fantastic hosts. They were extremely responsive and quick to assist with any questions or needs. Their attention to detail truly enhanced our stay at their beautiful home. If you're looking for a place that is comfortable, well-maintained and full of charm, this is it! We will be telling family and friends about this fabulous rental. We can't wait to come back!

We were blown away by the kindness of Alyssa. I reached out in advance to see if they had fishing poles my boys could borrow- she had them waiting with bait! She also had s’mores ingredients waiting for us that left our boys overjoyed. The little extra’s meant so much to us! Thank you!

My husband, 15 year old son and I stayed at Jim & Janet’s cottage #5 last week. I could not recommend it more! We had the best time. The check In/check out process was smooth. Jim & Janet are wonderful, friendly hosts who are super communicative. The location of the cottage was amazing being directly on the lake. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. The access to the paddle boards and kayaks was great and made for a lot of fun days. The cottage’s close proximity to Alton Bay is also a plus because it’s such a cute and easy to navigate area with a few restaurants and great scenery. The hosts’ local recommendations were spot on. We couldn’t have asked for more with our stay. The cottage was the cleanest rental we’ve been in so far. We got so much in that we wanted to and also relaxed with the beautiful scenery. It is such a hidden gem! Thank you Janet and Jim! We hope to return again!

The Place was Very beautiful, Calm and peaceful! Loved the Paddle boats and The ping pong table ! Very fun and relaxing! Felt right at home !

we were very delighted with the accommodations. the view and area were serene and accommodated both adults and a young child. we will definitely try to reserve again next spring . Gregory was very responsive.

Absolutely enjoyed our stay. Will definitely visit again in the future. The hot tub was very relaxing and was the highlight of our trip.

Loved the place. Would definitely try to visit again!

We really enjoyed staying here! Clean and well organized. Has everything and more for a comfortable stay. Craig is a great host, helpful and responsive. Pond view is wonderful!

My friends & I appreciate the nice level lawn with fire pit & space to play cornhole right next to the water. The cottage itself has a good sized living room and additional sunroom / dining room so there is always space for sit-down meals and games! Much of the cottage is the original 1952 finish, carefully kept while modernizing the systems, appliances & fixtures. A great place!

My friends and I are photographers who make an annual fall getaway. Mike's place was beyond what we hoped for! It started with great communication--Mike answered any and all questions very quickly and offered additional suggestions of places to go and things to do. The house was located way off the beaten path on a very private road, right on a large pond. The scenery was gorgeous and we didn't really even have to leave the property to find beauty! We really enjoyed relaxing on the porch with it's fire table in the evening! Hopkinton is a beautiful small town that we enjoyed exploring! We hated to leave, but all of us look forward to booking this amazing place again very soon!

Second time staying at her place!! We love it, felt like home!

Tom and Kayla really outdid themselves with this cabin. They were very flexible when we needed to postpone this trip for a whole year due to illness. They were super responsive and were able to help with a few things. It was the perfect place for our needs.

This cabin was the perfect family getaway! Peaceful, clean, and surrounded by nature, it offered a nice lakefront for fishing and kayaking. The fully equipped kitchen, cozy atmosphere, and spectacular mornings and evenings made our stay unforgettable. Highly recommend!

The log cabin was well-appointed and beautiful. It was lovely, clean, cozy and had everything we could have needed. Greg was friendly and responsive to the few questions that came up. Highly recommend!

Took my family for a fall getaway to the cabin. Everyone loved it. The room with the lake view was my favorite, although it is definitely a summer room as it does not have windows. Great for big families. Very private and peaceful. You cannot beat a lake side stay. We played Rummikub for 3 hrs one night! Left with many forever memories. Thank you!

We loved our stay at the Hideaway! The place was absolutely clean, and stocked with the most thoughtful touches—snacks, a bottle of wine, lux soaps and lotions, a wonderful selection of coffee and teas (one day tried the Keurig, next tried the Nespresso). The pillows/beds were perfect! And can we talk about the KILLER hair dryer?! Every detail was so well thought out. If you’re looking for a place that goes above and beyond, this is it. While I couldn’t ski due to a recent ACL surgery, I spent the entire weekend here while my family hit the slopes—and it was bliss. Cozy, peaceful, and just minutes from the mountain for easy drop-offs and pick-ups. I’m already excited about coming back in the summer and fall to experience the lake in a whole new way. And a HUGE thank you to the incredible host for the kindness and generosity in letting me check out late due to my injury—it meant so much tome and my family. Honestly, the 5-star rating doesn’t do it justice… this place is a 10 star gem.

the ice house was an adorable charming lake side cabin perfect to unplug and unwind. very rustic but also had everything we needed. the boats are a nice addition. while there are some houses nearby, the place felt private. absolutely loved the dock and shallow area perfect for dogs (or kids) to get more comfortable in the water. coco was also extremely helpful and easy to correspond with. even ran into her mom on site while on a walk! super nice family! we deff will come visit again