Quiet Lake Cabin w/ Kayaks, Firepit, Near Hiking

Welcome to Crystal Lake's Little Bear Lodge with 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. Enjoy all the Lakes Region has to offer - hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, skiing, shopping, attractions. The space Leave the hustle and bustle behind and escape to our cabin tucked among the pines of a quintessential lakeside neighborhood. With seasonal neighbors, the area turns into your own winter wonderland. It’s the perfect spot for small families, couples, or friends looking to ski, snowshoe, snowmobile, explore, and return to a cozy, quiet cabin. Gunstock Mountain is 25 minutes from the cabin and offers downhill and cross-country skiing, snow tubing, and night skiing! 🛋 INSIDE THE CABIN - 2 Bedrooms (sleeps 4 comfortably, sofa bed for additional) - 1 Bathroom - Cozy living room with wood stove - Small but well-equipped kitchen with coffee bar - Three-season porch for game nights - Nostalgic kids’ bunkhouse with DVDs + Nintendo GameCube - Mini splits keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter 🌲 OUTDOOR LIVING: - Private deck with peekaboo lake views - Outdoor shower (open May 1 through Oct 1) - Firepit with Adirondack chairs for s’mores nights - BBQ + space for yard games - Kayaks (2 included) with carts for transport 🌊 SHARED LAKE ACCESS Waterfront is a flat 3–5-minute walk on a dirt road. While there is NO sandy beach, guests love: - Swimming and kayaking from the gradual, clear water entry - Fishing in shallow water - Mountain views of the Belknap Range - We set chairs right in the water See photos in the listing of the waterfront area. For sand play, head to Gilmanton Town Beach (<1 mile) or explore the many beaches around Lake Winnipesaukee (~30 mins). 🎉 NEARBY ADVENTURES ~ Check slednh.evtrails for snowmobile trails (closest ~ 1.5 miles) ~ Gunstock Mountain (25 min) – skiing, cross-country skiing, tubing ~ Alton Bay (15 min) – restaurants, boat rentals ~ Loudon Motor Speedway (20 min) - racing events ~ Mount Major (20 min) – one of NH’s most popular hikes ~ Bank NH Pavilion, Gilford (30 min) – tons of concerts ~ Weirs Beach & Funspot (35 min) – popular tourist attractions 🚗 DAY TRIPS ~ Portsmouth (1 hr) ~ Franconia Notch (1 hr) ~ North Conway (1.5 hrs) 📍 ESSENTIALS - Iron Works Market – 5 min - Grocery store & laundromat – 15 min Little Bear Lodge is about slowing down, and reconnecting in nature. We can’t wait to host you! Guest access Guests will have access to the entire cabin and property. Other things to note WINTER: We are on a private dirt road. It is flat but 4WD is recommended depending on snow cover. If you’re seeking complete seclusion, this may not be the ideal spot during summer. That said, the deck itself is private, and once fall arrives and through the winter season, the property transforms into your own peaceful oasis. WiFi and Apple TV are offered for Guests to use their own streaming accounts (NO CABLE). Bunkhouse is CLOSED November 1 through May 1. Outdoor Shower is CLOSED October 1 through May 1. In true cabin fashion, there is a small hot water tank. Enjoy a long lukewarm shower; or a short hot one. We love pups but must be mindful of insurance and allergies. Pets are negotiable - please reach out if you’d like to bring your pet. $100.00 Pet Fee (2 max). There is a camera on the front exterior of the cabin facing the driveway for security purposes. ​We recommend purchasing travel insurance. Refunds are not provided for weather or other unforeseen circumstances outside the cancellation policy.