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Tranquil lakefront cottage with private beach, boat slip & fishing kayak access

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 663 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tranquil lakefront cottage with private beach, boat slip & fishing kayak access

Bayside Sunshine

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Relax on your very own private sandy beach on Leavitt Bay. This bright lakefront cottage has a vast waterfront and two decks giving you a front-row seat to some beautiful sunrises and sunsets across seasons. With space and trees between each of the homes in the neighborhood, you'll feel like the lake is your own. Plus, a unique outdoor area - complete with a propane firepit, picnic table, and an umbrella to help you escape the sun. This cottage is just the place to enjoy a glass of wine and relax with the song of the loons or sightings of the Eagle fishing in the bay. The fall season is tranquil and beautiful on Leavitt Bay, fantastic for fishing, kayaking, and stargazing. The Ossipee area is close to apple orchards, farms, fairs, and tasting rooms. Bring your bikes and hiking shoes and explore nearby country roads and trails. There are many good fishing spots on Ossipee Lake and other nearby ponds. When folks inevitably grow hungry, numerous local favorites are within 15 miles of the cottage!

During the summer, you will enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing on the bay, as well as a slip on an expansive dock where you can secure your boat. Two kayaks are provided. Grill your fresh catch on the private gas grill as the sun goes down, and let the non-fishers of the group prepare sides in the well-equipped kitchen. Wind down after your hearty meal by lounging on the new sleeper sofa and watching your favorite shows on the TV while the partial air-conditioning keeps you cool.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
The dock will be available May 15-September 30.
Air-conditioning is available throughout the entire house from window and floor units.
This property is managed by Vacasa New Hampshire LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 680 sq ft (63 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 not allowed

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

Vrbo Property
40978

About the neighborhood

Map
Ossipee, NH

What's nearby

  • Ossipee Lake Trail - 11 min drive
  • King Pine Ski Area - 17 min drive
  • Ossipee Lake - 23 min drive
  • Castle in the Clouds - 39 min drive
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bobby-Sue's Homemade Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sap House Meadery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Seafood Co. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Station - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil lakefront cottage with private beach, boat slip & fishing kayak access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil lakefront cottage with private beach, boat slip & fishing kayak access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil lakefront cottage with private beach, boat slip & fishing kayak access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil lakefront cottage with private beach, boat slip & fishing kayak access located?

Located in The Bays, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Constitution Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Heath Pond Bog Natural Area. Ossipee Town Hall and Sap House Meadery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Tranquil lakefront cottage with private beach, boat slip & fishing kayak access Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Jeff B.

Sweet cottage on the lake
This delightful two day stay was a perfect getaway. The hosts provide a very well appointed kitchen, plenty of towels and comfortable beds. Loved listening to the loons as the sun rose over the lake while enjoying my morning tea. What a treat to start our day with a swim and finish the day with cocktails and appetizers by the fire pit. Missed our chance to use the kayaks but that will be an incentive to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Darby H.

Great spot. Major plumbing issue.
Great spot on the lake. Perfect for a family of 4 with 2 kids. Unfortunately, there's a major plumbing issue that needs to be fixed.

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation spot!
Can’t beat a lake front cottage with all the amenities needed to enjoy the 4th of July!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Patrice M.

Best vacation yet!
My husband and I traveled with our 2 year old and truly enjoyed our stay! It was so nice letting our child play in our own little area in the clean clear water. The sand was great for digging, building sand castles, and laying out. The deck was great for hanging out on. There was also a picnic table with an umbrella and grill right next to the house. I loved that the gas firepit was on the other side of the house in an area that was also sandy and away from the other cottage. We were disappointed that there was no gas left in the tank so, unfortunately, we didn't get to enjoy that part of the house. The house was stocked with all basic things needed in a kitchen. A nice addition was the freezer that had an ice maker. The livingroom had a comfy couch with two recliners. Each room had an AC which would be great for warmer nights. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Cute Cottage, Beautiful Area, Nice Amenities.
Can’t beat the views. Overall quiet area. Soothing to listen to the loons at night. Sunfish can be seen swimming in the area to the right of the fire pit as you approach it at the rear of the cottage when the water is very still. We counted about eight of them. Plenty of chairs of different types including the rocking “love-seat”. Kayaks available. Just be mindful of power boats passing by unless you like the big waves they sometimes make! We found the kayaks a lot of fun to use. Big area around the cottage, various places to sit and get varied views. Nice picnic table with Umbrella too. Great place for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brandy T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Seren lake house
Second time staying here at Bayside Sunshine. We had no neighbors for our whole stay, so it was very peaceful and relaxing. Pros: liked all the improvements made since last time (new carpet, 2 new chairs for seating in living room area, ACs in both bedrooms, etc.) The area and the views are spectacular. All the wildlife, the sunrises, the sunsets, the quiet - it was great. Cons: didn't seem quite as clean as last time. Ants (in the kitchen area specifically) were relentless. Appears that most of the corners of this place were skipped when cleaning too --> not the biggest deal, but it was noticeable. Also, I really missed the hammock that was outside on the sand last time I was here. Would love to come back and see another one sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would highly recommend!
Loved our week long stay. Would recommend to anyone. Here are the cons: There needs to be a new screen door placed as it did not close all the way and ants can easily get in. Someone dropped off ant traps while we were there so this is a known issue. I wish there was instructions on how to use the TV as we had a rainy day and would have liked to have used it but never got it to work. The listing stated coffee and towels were provided. No coffee and no beach towels though there were plenty of bath towels. Where you have to park is a stones throw away. Only a con as when we arrived it was raining and had a lot of things to carry in. Beach was great, perfect for swimming. Kayaks were wonderful. Place was very clean. No other cons, plan on staying there again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Gina P.

Nice Cottage
The location of this place is great! Right on the water and easy to get to. The cottage is small but big enough for a couple or a small family and has everything you need. My biggest complaint is that there is ONE air conditioner in the living room and it is not enough to cool down the entire house. We had to have our son (18 months old) sleep in the living room since his bedroom was too hot and even with the AC running all day at its highest setting, it only got down to 78 degrees by his bedtime (the bedrooms were mid-80s). This cottage desperately needs some central air conditioning for those hot summer days. Another thing to note is that the beach area in front of the cottage is very rocky (hard to walk on without shoes), but there is a beach area close by for guests that you can go to swim and would be better for small children. We arrived on a Saturday and the lake was VERY busy with boats and jet skis. Boats gathered at the barge and played loud music until about 10:00ish that night. Sunday was a bit toned down but still a fair number of boats and jet skis. Definitely not the same “party type” feel as Saturday. By Monday it was a completely calm and tranquil lake with hardly any water activity at all. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but wouldn’t come back to this cottage at the height of the summer without better air conditioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Emily S.

Great amenities and beautiful location!
We booked this cottage last minute and were pleased with our stay. We loved the location and kayaks. Truly breathtaking beach with beautiful sunset views. Make sure to bring water beforehand though!
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10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Great Location
The location is superb and the home is clean and the check in was easy. The home is not large but feels larger with the outdoor space very relaxing. Would rent again for sure.

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway.
Overall, we enjoyed our time. A few things that need to be addressed, like the distance between the parking and house. You'll need a wagon, something on wheels, especially if you are older. Checking in process is a bit confusing, we had to call the 800 #. However, it's a beautiful spot, very quiet and peaceful. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing vacation right on the lake
Beautiful time. Perfect for a small family. Very clean and had lots of pits annd pans for cooking. (And grill) Enjoyed kayaking, fishing, floating in the clean clear water. The water entrance has some rocks so water shoes for people who may be sensitive , but we didn’t mind ! We loved everything about this place and want to book again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Simplicity at its finest!
The immersion in nature. Beach right out the door. Sunset firepit location. Early morning kayak excursions around the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Spot and Utility Mostly
Other than the TV going dark on day 2 (and not coming back), and internet being temperamental, the location is spectacular and unit well organized. If only we had planned for the TV/Internet.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Setting
The setting was gorgeous .Cottage was spotless. Enjoyed sitting on the deck overlooking the water. The water was very clean and we saw loons and an eagle. Excellent restaurants were very close and everyone we interacted with was very friendly. Overall a lovely fall getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Perfect family retreat.
Perfect for our family with two young kids. No need to lug everything to and from the beach as the lake is right outside your door. Quiet with plenty of privacy, and very comfortable and cozy. Convenient location. Can’t wait to visit again.

8/10 Good

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had great kayaking.
Very clean and well appointed. Nice beach area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Perfect getaway… beautiful clean lake and well equipped cottage. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great getaway
I haven't taken a vacation for myself in such a long time, and Bayside Sunshine was just the ticket. I loved that the property was nestled on the corner of Leavitt Bay, and we did not have any neighbors the entire weekend! I basically lived in the hammock. And the views...I mean, it was all so breathtaking. Really - I could go on and on about the views, but I digress. There were just a couple things I wanted to mention about the property. I was a little nervous about cleanliness because I feel like lake houses have a reputation for being a bit dirty and unkept, but this place was pretty well-maintained. We did find a couple dead bugs in the kitchen and on one of the beds, but that's it. The bugs on the outside, however, were relentless at times! FYI for those wanting to go around this time of year...bring your repellent! Most days the lake was not too bad with boats and jet skis, but the weekends can be a bit noisier. Just an FYI. I was pleasantly surprised about all the things that came with the place, especially the kitchen - fully equipped! I wish there had been like 1 or 2 more rolls of toilet paper for the bathroom and maybe 1 or 2 more trash bags, but no big deal to get some more. We had a bit of trouble with the wifi and the TV in the beginning, but when all else fails, turn the devices off and on again! I had also read the past reviews about the beds being super uncomfortable, but these beds were great! Not one complaint about them. Slept very well and was able to keep cool as well. Communication-wise, if you need to get in touch with the company while you are there, calling or texting the number they provide worked well for me. Beforehand, however, I could not get much communication, but it all turned out ok. If I could pick one thing to pass onto the management company, however, it would be the front slider screen door. That thing was terrible. It kept coming off of its tracks no matter what we did and was difficult to manage every day. All in all, this was a great stay and I've gone into full post-vacation depression. Thank you so much - I will absolutely be back in the future when I need another escape!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jigar P.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Very Nice!
very nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph V.

Perfect get away!
We had an amazing stay at Bayside Sunshine. We visited the cottage in the fall, and the views were stunning! The lake, mountains, and colorful leaves made for a breath-taking back drop. There was also a propane fire pit on the point of the peninsula that we enjoyed at night. The inside of the cottage was adorable. There was plenty of space and the rooms were impeccably clean. We enjoyed a paddle boat ride in the morning, which was a perfect way to see the sunrise. While visiting Ossipee, we Hiked Mount Shaw and had a delicious dinner at Harley Jacks nearby. This made for a perfect weekend get away!
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10/10 Excellent

shaun o.

Just about perfect
I'd have to try pretty hard to find something wrong with this place. I probably put 50 miles on the kayak. Loons are everywhere. It is absolutely beautiful. The house had everything we needed, beds were great, shower pressure was great and hot. We will definitely be booking again.
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8/10 Good

Maria B.

Great spot!
Great little place with a nice beach! Kitchen has everything you need. It’s small but it works fine for 3-4 people. AC works well but doesn’t really reach the bedrooms. The rooms and atmosphere are very comfortable but the beds have seen better days so bring some extra fluff.
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8/10 Good

Nancy H.

Cozy Cottage
The cottage was perfect for what we needed. It was clean and well stocked with dishes, pots/pans etc. We also loved being right on the lake. Only downside was lake was very busy with boats, jet skis etc
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Daniel S.

Beutiful spot. A little dirty.
Family of four, we stayed for a long weekend in September 2020. The cottage is cute and the location is beautiful. Very close to the water, with a nice beach area, and extra swimming area around the side, as it is on the end of a small point - isolated on one side. When entering water, a couple feet of rocks/pebbles, then nice sand for 10 yards or so, and then some sparce lake grass pops up (like tall hay, not slimy, and not overwhelming). Also a nice, wide, shared dock for a boat, or fishing. Only disappointment was the overall cleanliness of the cottage upon arrival. Some cob/spider webs with spiders and bugs in the corners. More than a random spider as one would expect. The sheets appeared to be new and washed, but had old stains on them. Fridge was pretty dirty inside. And there was women's underwear in the top drawer of one of the bureaus. Some minor items like falling curtain rod holders. While we were very focused on COVID, and hoping everythign was disinfected, we were more concerned with the dirt once we arrived. We are hopeful that the COVID cleaning occurred since we received several notices regarding the cleaning standards of Vacasa. Overall, it was nothing we could not get past. We were prepared to wipe everything down on a shared rental property. It was just a little worse than expected. All in all, the cottage, and location were worth the stay. And we would go back to this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020