Welcome to Little Bear Lodge on Crystal Lake

Your getaway complete with kayaks, firepit & kids’ bunkhouse.

Tucked among the pines on a quiet dirt road, our clean, peaceful cabin offers a true taste of quintessential New Hampshire lake life — just 30 minutes from Mount Major, Gunstock Mountain and Wiers Beach.

Explore the best of the Lakes Region — hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, skiing, shopping, and local attractions — all within easy reach.

Whether you’re cozying up for a movie night, listening to the kids play in the bunkhouse, or swapping stories and smores around the firepit, Little Bear Lodge is about slowing down, reconnecting, and making memories.

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See our 5-star reviews on Airbnb here

Our Space

  • INSIDE THE CABIN

    - Fast Wi-Fi
    - Wood Stove, Ceiling Fans
    - Bed Linens Provided
    - TV with Apple TV Streaming (no cable)

  • BEDROOMS + BATHROOM

    - 2 Bedrooms (Queen in each)
    - 1 Bathroom (with shower / no tub)
    - Outdoor Shower (with warm water)

  • THE KITCHEN

    - Full size Refrigerator, Electric Stove/Oven, Microwave, Toaster
    - Cooking basics
    - Pots, pans, oil, basic spices
    - Coffee Bar (grounds + k-cups)
    - Cooking + BBQ essentials

  • OUTISDE THE CABIN

    - Private deck with peekaboo lake views
    - Outdoor shower (May 1 through Oct 1)
    - Firepit with Adirondack chairs & s’mores nights
    - BBQ grill + space for yard games
    - Kayaks (2 included) with carts for transport

  • SHARED WATER ACCESS

    Enjoy 150 feet of shared Crystal Lake frontage — while there’s no sandy beach or lounging area, we love bringing chairs to sit right in the clear (no lake weeds here!), shallow water. The gentle, gradual incline makes it great for swimming (we recommend water shoes for the rocky bottom). Soak in the beautiful views of the Belknap Mountain Range and experience true lake life relaxation.

  • BUNKHOUSE

    Nostalgic kids’ bunkhouse with couches, games, DVDs + Nintendo GameCube.

What’s Nearby

    • < 1 mile to Boat Launch

    • < 1 mile to Gilmanton Town Beach

    • 30 mins to Ellacoya State Park on Winnipesaukee

    • 1 hour to Maine Ocean Beaches

    • 15 mins to Alton Bay Waterfront Restaurants

    • 30 mins to Laconia Restaurants / Shopping / Breweries / Tanger Outlets

    • 1 hour to Franconia Notch

    • 1 hour to Portsmouth

    • 1.5 hour to Conway

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  • “The fire pit next to the house is a great place to relax in the evenings and the kitchen is well equipped for cooking meals.”

    -Aline

  • “Absolutely do not look over this piece of beautiful heaven! We had a wonderful time. It was safe welcoming clean and enough room for all of us. We can’t wait to go back next year!”

    -Kerri

  • “Little bear lodge was a great place to relax and spend some quality time. The lodge was roomy enough for the four of us. The lodge was very clean, and the beds were so comfortable.”

    -Linda

  • “This is a great little spot for a vacation - near lots of hiking, fishing, and more! Also, a wonderful place to get out on the water. And so quiet!”

    -Erin

  • “Kayla and Tom's home was just perfect for our little family. There was plenty to do in and around the house, it was very well thought out. We loved the layout of inside and the outside was very well thought out with the little house for the kids to play in, the fire pit, BBQ, outdoor shower, kayaks to use.”

    -Paul

  • “Our stay at Little Bear Lakehouse was amazing from start to finish. Kayla and Tom provided easy to follow directions for getting to the house and for getting in. They included pictures and maps with most directions, even for information that they left in the very helpful binder. The place was the perfect size for just my fiancé and myself, but we look forward to staying there again with a few more people.”

    -Jessica

  • “We loved staying at this lovely cabin! It was more spacious than we expected, both inside and outside! What a nice yard to hang out on the deck or sit by the fire pit. We had plans to go places but mostly stayed "home" and cooked on the grill and relaxed.”

    -Karen

  • “The cabin is beautiful. Plenty of room outside around the fire pit or on the deck to hang out. With plenty of privacy! Kayla answered questions quickly and was a great host. I'd recommend to anyone.”

    -Leeor

  • "Nice peaceful place to stay. The sound of the wind blowing through the pines is quite relaxing. The place is made to feel like you're at home."

    - Brett

  • "Kayla and Tom were great hosts! They were so flexible and accommodating to me and my family. Loved staying in this cabin and hope to be back soon. Highly recommend!"

    - Jess