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

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Outdoor dining
Game room
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10123 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

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.

Property manager

Vacasa of New Hampshire

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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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

  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

64666

About the neighborhood

Map
Ossipee, NH

What's nearby

  • Ossipee Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ossipee Lake Trail - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • White Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • King Pine Ski Area - 22 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Castle in the Clouds - 30 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bobby-Sue's Homemade Ice Cream - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sap House Meadery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Seafood Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harley Jack's Burgers & Brews - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-Friendly Cottage w/Free WiFi, Kayak, Firepit, and Wood Stove located?

This family-friendly Center Ossipee vacation home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ossipee Lake and Indian Mound Golf Course. Ossipee Lake Trail and Bearcamp River are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David M.

Perfect for visiting family
Plenty of beds, lovely wood stove. Worked for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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4/10 Poor

Chris L.

Nice place but beware
The cleanliness of this home was extremely subpar. The place has lots of potential. However be advised you might want to bring your own bedding, utensils, pots, pans and a vacuum.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jayme P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Chloe A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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8/10 Good

Cara H.

Ossipee
This house was great and met our needs perfectly. The only thing that would’ve made it better is the use of the washer dryer. But we knew they were unavailable before going so we packed accordingly. We had a wonderful family vacation and are so grateful to have found this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeannie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

2/10 Terrible

Susan K.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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8/10 Good

Justin David J.

Great spot, clean, lacked a few things.
The house and lot was perfect a perfect size for our 9 people. The home was beautiful. We really enjoyed the space. This home was lacking three things. No air conditioning, no dishwasher, and no laundry. Our crew dealt with it just fine, but keep that in mind before you book.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Azmyr V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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6/10 Okay

Heather G.

Rustic home
Camp style home near lake but no access to lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

William W.

Cozy little place
Very clean and comfortable. had an enjoyable weekend with friends in the comfort of this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

Greatest real cabin getaway
This little getaway was amazing you could kick your shoes off and feel like you were home everything you could have needed was there it was warm and inviting and not so perfect that you didn't want to touch anything just an awesome loved cabin thank you so much for the getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Martha L., Hampton, New Hampshire

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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6/10 Okay

David D.

Nice house with some unexpected issues
Overall the house was pretty nice and matched the pictures and descriptions. The cookware was a bit sparse - for example, we had to cook rice in a giant pot as it was the only one without a lid - but it was sufficient. The large beds were comfortable enough and the fireplace and game room were nice additions. This was our first time using Vacasa and we were surprised at the high cleaning fee, especially after walking into the house. There were crumbs on one of the seats and all around the kitchen floor. In addition, there was a pile of dirty towels in the bathroom when we got there. On our first night, someone banged on the door at 11:30 pm saying he was one of the owners and asking why we were there, which was just very uncomfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Columbus Day Long Weekend
The location is wonderful!!! A short walk to Lake Ossipee, away from the crowds yet easily able to get to anywhere. The home was very comfortable for our 7 adults. Received a text upon arrival of a local person who was available if we needed them. I did have to text once with a question and the response was immediate. The house is well equipped, only suggestion would be to have a pan/cookie sheet as we could not find one for something we wanted to make, Again - wonderful stay!!!!!!