Welcome to Crystal Lake's Little Bear Lodge with Mooring, Kayaks, Firepit and Kid's Bunkhouse. Located 15 mins to Lake Winnipesaukee's Alton Bay, 20 mins to Mt Major, 25 mins to Gunstock Mountain, <1 mile Town Beach and Boat Launch. Enjoy all the Lakes Region has to offer - hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, skiing, shopping, attractions. This is our little hidden gem. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. *** Mooring only available upon request AT TIME OF BOOKING. FOLLOW our Insta for more photos, videos, things to do in the area: @LittleBearLakehouse Drive down the dirt road to our rustic lake house. The cabin features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, cozy living room, small kitchen stocked with the essentials, coffee bar, porch. There is plenty of seating and outdoor space: private deck, firepit with Adirondack chairs, outdoor shower, bunkhouse for more hangout space / kids' play area, peekaboo lake views, shared lake frontage 3–5-minute walk from the cabin (NO BEACH). Sleep in a comfy, clean bed and make your morning brew at our coffee bar. Enjoy it on the private deck or take it for a quiet stroll through this quintessential lakeside neighborhood. We have shared water access for swimming / fishing just a 3-5 minute walk from the cabin. You can drop in Kayaks (2 included). Kayak carts (2) provided to walk kayaks to the water. Please note - there is NO BEACH or sitting area (see photos). That said, it is clean and not murky! Gradual incline for swimming. To play in the sand, head to the Town Beach < 1 mile away (see photos). Alton Bay is a 15-minute drive if you'd like to explore Lake Winnipesaukee. Irwin Marine has daily boat rentals and SUP-NH has paddle board rentals. Go a bit further (30 mins) to Wolfeboro or Laconia for tons of activities. Be sure to check out the Mount Washington Cruise which stops in Alton Bay and five other Ports around Lake Winnipesaukee. Or stay local, pack a lunch and head to the Gilmanton Town Beach. Perhaps after hiking Mount Major...Don’t feel like leaving the cabin? Grill on the BBQ, enjoy a cocktail or book on the peaceful deck, play yard games, watch the kids play in the bunkhouse, bring floats down to the shared water frontage. The vibe at the cabin is fun all on its own. Gunstock Mountain has lots of fun activities – Adventure Park, Ziplining, E-Bike Tours, Scenic Lift Rides, Off-Road Segway Tours, Mountain Coaster and more. Whether you head out to explore or relax at Little Bear Lodge, unwind after a fun-filled day by gathering around the fire with smores or partake in ole fashioned competition with a game night on the porch. Complimentary WiFi and Apple TV is offered for Guests to use their own streaming accounts (no cable). OCTOBER + NOVEMBER: Fall is a great time for hiking and leaf peeping! During these months, this is a true RUSTIC New Hampshire cabin. The heat is locked at 50 degrees. If it is cooler, you will need to use the wood stove for heat. Wood is provided. The wood stove has a blower and does a fantastic job of heating the whole cabin. In fact, sometimes we have to crack windows once it gets going. Most of our neighbors are seasonal so during the Fall it's very quiet and weather is great for the firepit! Please make sure to check out the House Rules section before booking so you have all the information. We are excited to have you stay with us soon! < 1 mile to Boat Launch < 1 mile to Gilmanton Town Beach 15 mins to Alton Bay, Winnipesaukee 20 mins to Mount Major 20 mins to Loudon’s NH Motor Speedway 25 mins to Gunstock Mountain Adventure Park 30 mins to Laconia Restaurants / Shopping / Breweries / Tanger Outlets 30 mins to Ellacoya State Park on Winnipesaukee 35 mins to Weirs Beach, Funspot, Drive-In Movie 35 mins to Meadowbrook’s Bank of NH Pavilion 35 mins to Franklin’s New Water Park 1 hour to Franconia Notch 1 hour to Portsmouth 1 hour to Maine Beaches 1.5 hour to Conway Guests will have access to the entire house and property including space for a boat trailer. Please let us know in advance if you plan to bring a trailer. Contact Host BEFORE booking to ask about using the Mooring for an additional fee. WEEKLY RENTALS REQUIRED. If you are looking for complete seclusion, this may not be the best spot for you (unless its wintertime). The deck and right side of the backyard is private but we do have a couple neighbors. See aerial photos for the property layout. DO NOT use Apple Maps for directions! It automatically takes you to Meredith or Loudon. Trust us. You do not want to end up 30 minutes away. Dirt road is usually well-maintained but pending the season, there can be large pot holes. Drive carefully and slowly. If you are looking for complete seclusion, this may not be the best spot for you (unless its Fall or wintertime). The deck is private, but we have seasonal neighbors. See aerial photo for the property layout. In true cabin fashion, there is a small hot water tank. Enjoy a long lukewarm shower; or a short hot one. We love our pups but must be mindful of insurance and allergies. Pets are negotiable - please reach out if you’d like to bring your pet. $75.00 Pet Fee. Unauthorized overnight guests will be charged $200.00 per person. WAIVER & RELEASE of LIABILITY: The owners urge all guests to use the property’s features, facilities, and its grounds, including shared water access, in the safest manner. Use of all features, including but not limited to use of stairs, grounds, lofts, bunkbeds, decks, Kayaks, floats, and appliances are done at the guest’s sole risk. Guests understand that they are fully responsible for use of all features and owners shall not be liable to guest for any claims related to illnesses, demands, injuries, damages, or actions arising out of or in connection with misuse of facilities, natural events/disasters, or general accidents on facility grounds. Guests choosing to use the firepit agree to do so safely and in accordance with house rules. Guests who decide to use the shared waterfront understand there is an inherent danger around water. Guests understand owners are not to be held responsible for damaged or loss personal property. Guest hereby hold owners harmless from any/all claims brought against them. Guest understands that by booking a reservation they are effectively agreeing to the terms of this Waiver and Release of Liability.