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Grandmas Cottage on the River and the Rail Trail in Wolfeboro

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Grandmas Cottage on the River and the Rail Trail in Wolfeboro

Just like Grandma’s, with all the comforts of home—full kitchen w/dishwasher, full bath w/washer & dryer, internet & television. 2 separate bedrooms & a common living area w/small outdoor balcony. Located on a small river that connects 2 large lakes. Private dock w/gas grill and outdoor dining table. Kayaks and life vests available. Parking for 2 cars included. Cottage is adjacent to a walking path to downtown Wolfeboro—just over a mile—where there are town docks on Lake Winnipesaukee, lake cruises, shops, restaurants, The Wright WW2 Museum, mini golf, trails for hiking, biking, XC skiing or snowshoeing, ski & bike rentals and more. From the house heading away from downtown, the path leads to a public beach on Lake Wentworth, the NH Boat Museum and single track bike trails. Kingswood Golf Club, Pop Whalen Ice Arena and Abenaki Ski Area are nearby in Wolfeboro.
Wolfeboro is known as “America’s Oldest Summer Resort”!

Property manager

Wendy Rae

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf privileges
  • Kayak on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: Pet fee is $150 per stay

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Wolfeboro, NH

What's nearby

  • New Hampshire Boat Museum - 17 min walk
  • Allen Albee Beach - 17 min walk
  • Lake Wentworth - 3 min drive
  • Kingswood Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marker 21 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Market - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Saka Japanese Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Inn on Main - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bailey's Bubble - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandmas Cottage on the River and the Rail Trail in Wolfeboro pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Grandmas Cottage on the River and the Rail Trail in Wolfeboro?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grandmas Cottage on the River and the Rail Trail in Wolfeboro?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grandmas Cottage on the River and the Rail Trail in Wolfeboro located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Wright Museum and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lake Winnipesaukee. New Hampshire Boat Museum and Allen Albee Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Grandmas Cottage on the River and the Rail Trail in Wolfeboro Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob and Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific location
This was just what we needed! Cute cottage in a perfect location. Nice dock. Easy paddle access to both Wentworth and Crescent lakes, and walking to town on the rail trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Great for a quick trip with young swimmers! The dock was a great depth for jumping off over and over :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Everything was just the way it’s described. Great location. Clean and good communication with owner. Thank you so much for a lovely stay in a beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

Liked: Cleanliness
july 4th trip
great property accommodations for the whole family, walk out to the water right from the backyard with convenient grill and outdoor dining set up, kayaks and paddle boards definitely got some miles put on them, excellent stay and very responsive host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness
February Winter Escape
Grandmas cottage was just as described and really felt like visiting with grandma. The location was superb with an easy access to the trail into town. The views of the water from the porch were astounding. Overall a great stay and will definitely try to be back during the warmer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Stayed for new years eve and was perfect for the fam. Kids explored outside in the morning and fed the ducks on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigander
Great location! Perfect for water-sports and proximity to town. Had just about everything we needed. Cottage could use a drainboard and sharper knives and a few more cooking utensils. Otherwise, it was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time on Smith River
We really loved our time at Grandma's Cottage. Everything was just as advertised and Wendy Rae responded promptly to any questions we had. The location on the Smith River was perfect for exploring both Crescent Lake and Lake Wentworth in our small powerboat which we were able to tie up at the property's dock. It was also fun to just sit on the nice wide dock and watch whatever happened to float by...kayakers, paddleboarders, slow-moving motor boats, etc. Lake Wentworth is big and beautiful! If the weather hadn't cooperated there were plenty of games and puzzles to keep us entertained. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Getaway
Last minute trip to a new area for us and found Grandma's cabin on VRBO and so glad we did. The place was on the river between two lakes and had all the comforts of home. The cabin is small but immaculate and really all we needed for a friends getaway. We came with our clothes and pretty much everything else was provided. The front stairs and dock are fairly new and so sturdy. The back deck was perfect for morning coffee looking over the river but was a bit shaky so hopefully that's the next project. The hill to go down to the dock was fairly steep and since I have a bad knee just used the front stairs to go to the dock so it wasn't an issue. We didn't get to use the provided kayak or paddleboard since it was such a short trip and poured one of the days but would definitely come back. The proximity to the rail trail was awesome and we enjoyed walking around downtown Wolfeboro and visiting the local restaurants and coffee locations. I have stayed in many VRBO locations and have to say how clean this cabin was. For a place that accepts dogs, you would never know it. Hopefully next time we can bring our dog and she too can enjoy this home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Great time with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful. Exactly as advertised.
It was the husband, myself, four kids and our dog. Everyone had a wonderful time. The cabin is exactly as described “grandma’s cabin” But everything is neat and quaint but up to date. Some of the regular stuff I bring as usual was not even needed. The area is quite and although a traffic area for some boats going to the larger lake. Everyone is friendly and respectful of the limits and other people enjoying the lake. The kids really enjoyed paddle boarding and the kayaks. We will definitely planning a return trip. 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M., Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Perfect! My daughter and I fished, swam, used the kayaks, walked into town and binged on our favorite new netflix series. Check in and out was easy. We will be back. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023