Welcome to Crystal Lake's Little Bear Lodge with Kayaks, Firepit and Kid's Bunkhouse. Located within a half hour of Lake Winnipesaukee's Alton Bay, Mount Major, Gunstock Mountain and Wiers Beach. Enjoy all the Lakes Region has to offer - hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, skiing, shopping, attractions. This is our little hidden gem.

Leave the hustle and bustle behind. Drive down the dirt road to our clean, quiet cabin; nestled in the pines of a quintessential NH lakeside neighborhood.

Our Space

  • 2 Bedrooms - Queen in each

    1 Bathroom

    Towels + Beach Towels

    Hair Dryer, Hangers

    All Bed Linens Provided

    TV with Apple TV Streaming (no cable)

    Pack ’n Play - available upon request

    Board Games

    Window AC Units cool cabin nicely

    Wood Stove, Ceiling Fans

    Fast Wi-Fi

  • Full-Size Refrigerator

    Microwave

    Cooking basics

    Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper

    Dishes and silverware

    Electric stove

    Oven

    Coffee Bar

    Toaster

    Barbecue utensils

  • Firepit

    Private Deck

    Outdoor Shower

    Lake view through the trees

    Kayaks (2)

    Outdoor Furniture

    Hammock

    Propane Grill

    Lake Floats

    Bunkhouse for the Kids

  • Long term stays allowed

    Self Check-In

    Wi-Fi Keypad

  • We have 150 feet of SHARED water frontage. There is NO BEACH or sitting area. However, we bring chairs and plop them right in the water. The lake lives up to it's name - it is very clean. There is a gradual incline great for swimming. We do recommend water shoes as it is rocky. Relax and enjoy views of the Belknap Mountain Range.

  • Pets allowed with approval.

    Renters must be a least 25 yrs old.

    No smoking.

    No fireworks.

Note: Skip the Airbnb fees by booking direct!

What’s Nearby

📍BEACHES 🏖️

  • < 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

📍ATTRACTIONS 🎢

📍FURTHER AWAY DAY TRIPS 🚗

  • 1 hour to Franconia Notch

  • 1 hour to Portsmouth

  • 1.5 hour to Conway

📍SHOPPING/RESTAURANTS 🍴

  • 15 mins to Alton Bay Waterfront Restaurants

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

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Cozy cabin in the woods.
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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