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Large dog-friendly home on Manning Lake with deck, lake views, dock, 4 kayaks

Unleash your inner adventurer by exploring nearby trails or paddle through calm waters of Manning Lake using one of four kayaks available. Relax afterwards by watching your favorite series on smart TVs.

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Escape to Manning Lake at Loon Retreat, where a serene setting and lakefront activities await. Unwind in the inviting living area or on the screened balcony with seating, then prepare homemade meals in the fully-equipped kitchen. Additional perks include four kayaks for lake adventures, a cozy family room with TV, washer/dryer and free parking for six vehicles.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Gilmanton, this hotel is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook and Belknap Mill Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad. Kellerhaus and Hampshire Pewter Co. are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Gilmanton travel guide
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NH, Gilmanton

What's nearby

  • View of Winnisquam Lake, in Laconia, New Hampshire.; Shutterstock ID 448987444; Purchase Order: -
    Lake Winnisquam
    23 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Sunset Lake
    7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Crystal Lake Park
    13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Suncook River
    14 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Gilmanton Iron Works Library
    16 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station
    34 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barrel Bar & Grille
    35 min drive
  • Taco Bay
    25 min drive
  • Gilford Village Store
    27 min drive
  • Panorama Pub
    42 min drive
  • Shibley's At The Pier
    24 min drive

About this property

Large dog-friendly home on Manning Lake with deck, lake views, dock, 4 kayaks

Hotel by the lake
Large dog-friendly home on Manning Lake with deck, lake views, dock, 4 kayaks provides amenities like laundry facilities and a gym. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this hotel.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Games, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • A video library, books, and water sports equipment
Room features
All guestrooms at Large dog-friendly home on Manning Lake with deck, lake views, dock, 4 kayaks offer perks such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like internet access.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with hair dryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Video library
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

More

  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

101856

Frequently asked questions

Is Large dog-friendly home on Manning Lake with deck, lake views, dock, 4 kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large dog-friendly home on Manning Lake with deck, lake views, dock, 4 kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large dog-friendly home on Manning Lake with deck, lake views, dock, 4 kayaks?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large dog-friendly home on Manning Lake with deck, lake views, dock, 4 kayaks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Sunset Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Crystal Lake Park and Suncook River. Gilmanton Iron Works Library and Gilmanton Year-Round Library are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Large dog-friendly home on Manning Lake with deck, lake views, dock, 4 kayaks Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keri D.

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

Making Memories

What a beautiful location !! Plenty of room !! So many games puzzles it was a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brittny D.

Memorial day weekend

The house was clean and spacious. It had everything we needed for a weekend at the lake. Views were beautiful and our family had a fabulous time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Private - Spacious - Peaceful

The view on the lake was great. We appreciated the use of the kyaks. The home itself is spacious, private, and peaceful. We would rent that property again.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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

Great stay

Great home. Amazing views. Everything you could possibly need with amenities. Attentive and communicative hosts. Off the beaten path, but there’s a general store within 10 minutes that has all the basics. Would highly recommend staying at this property and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carleigh D.

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

Amazing Place

Highly recommend this place! It’s beautiful & quiet. The home is equipped with literally everything that would be in your own home. All you have to bring is your clothes!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Good place for a family vacation

Each year we are joined by our three adult children, their spouses and children for a family week. This week we chose a lake house for our vacation. The house has a lovely location on a quiet NH lake. The water is clear and the bottom is sandy near the shore. Everyone enjoyed the kayaks, the swimming and the swinging rope/jump across the lake. The location is close enough to Gunstock and Lake Winnipesaukee for some additional entertainment and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Juan A.

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

Nice retreat out in the boondocks

It was a nice place to stay with family We arrived at night and during rain. The road getting there is windy and difficult to navigate at night. I strongly suggest getting there during daylight Make sure you take all your food needs because stores to source food are very far
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Winter Getaway

This home was the perfect place for my family. My 5 grandchildren had plenty of room to play and relax in. It was wonderful to find so many games, puzzles, and books for everyone. The kitchen had everything needed for meal preparation. We found the house to be quite clean and comfortable for the 10 of us. So happy that we chose this home for our long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Lake House, Dream House

This house was perfect for our group of 10. Everyone throughout the weekend kept on saying that they wished they had a lake house like this one. The house itself was clean and had all supplies we may need. They had a number of boats that we could take out and have a blast on the water. Overall, this was one of the better vacation houses I have been to.

8/10 Good

Maryellen L.

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

Relaxing Lake house vacation

Loon Retreat is a well-kept home with 4+ bedroom areas and lots of space. The kitchen has plenty of pots & pans, utencils, modern appliances and a large table able to seat our group of 10; lots of books, artwork, games, binoculars, etc. We were very happy with the large back deck, 4 kayaks & canoe and easily accessed dock and swimming area. The lake is very clean. We were disappointed that we could not bring a portable firepit for s'mores --a first in our many years of lakeside renting, and that the indoor fireplace was not usable. Up to 2 dogs are permitted with the first dog being free and the second dog $242 for our 4 night stay. We were able to hear the loons calling, walked forest trails, attended a fun Farmer's Market.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

big family reunion

Pros: We loved the location of the house, the lake was lovely, and the decks were great. The boats and swimming were great fun. The bedrooms were spread apart so were quiet even with a big group. The kitchen was stocked very well with pots and pans. The family enjoyed the house. Cons: Vacasa was terrible to deal with. They would respond with a note saying they would get right back to us, then not get back to us. The third toilet was out of service. The internet was spotty. There were a lot of light switches to no where, and not a lot of lights, so the house seemed pretty dark.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great. Large, clean, and a beautiful setting on the lake. Very peaceful retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Long time friends vacation

This property was amazing for a getaway with my lifetime friends and families. The house was extremely clean and spacious & the lake was beautiful! We hope to turn this into a yearly experience & would highly recommend this house!

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I'm in love with this property. It had everything we needed. Big and spacious for my large family of 8 plus 2 dogs. The lake view, kayaking over to the other side was great and fishing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene N.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kipo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024