Cozy Lake Cottage; Bretton Woods & Santa's Village

Welcome to Selma Cottage, your lakeside haven among the picturesque White Mountains! Nestled on a charming shared property w/ direct access to Mirror Lake, we offer a serene escape in a standalone 450 sqft, one-bedroom oasis. Immerse yourself in lakefront living and explore the North Country. A year-round retreat, Selma is the perfect home base for laidback summer fun, stunning fall foliage, and snowy winter adventures. Swim, fish, kayak, hike, ski, explore, and above all relax at Selma! The space *NEW* HVAC mini split for summer air conditioning and winter heat! Selma Cottage boasts a full-sized bed in the bedroom with stunning lake views, while a loft area features another full-sized bed and a cozy reading and games nook. The living room invites you to unwind with a comfortable couch, books, TV with Chromecast, and a convenient gas fireplace. For our winter guests, a new boot dryer is available to make sure your snow gear is ready to go for your next day's adventures. The comfortable desk and reliable Wi-Fi are ideal for remote work. The kitchen, with its panoramic lake views, is fully equipped for all your culinary endeavors. The 3/4 bathroom ensures comfort with excellent water pressure. Step outside to find a front screen porch with rocking chairs—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee and watching the sunrise over the trees. The back deck provides ample seating and a ceiling fan to savor breathtaking sunset views over the lake. Adventure awaits with 2 kayaks (a double and a single) provided for your exploration of Mirror Lake. Finish off the day by roasting s'mores at the community firepit. Conveniently located just north of Franconia Notch, Selma Cottage is your gateway to the best of New Hampshire's attractions. Enjoy the local shops, restaurants, artists, and breweries along the quaint Main Streets of nearby Lancaster, Littleton, and Bethlehem. Drive Times to Local Attractions: **Weathervane Theater - 2 minutes ** Mountain View Grand - 3 minutes **Weeks State Park - 10 minutes ** Santa's Village - 15 minutes **Franconia State Park - 25 minutes ** Mt. Washington Cog Railway - 30 minutes **Ice Castles - 40 minutes **Dog Mountain - 40 minutes **Polar Caves - 1 hour **Storyland - 1 hour Drive Times to Ski & Snow: **Bretton Woods - 20 minutes **Cannon Mountain - 30 minutes **Loon Mountain - 40 minutes **Attitash - 45 minutes **Wildcat - 50 minutes **Burke Mountain - 1 hour **Sunday River - 1 hour Discover the magic of Selma Cottage—your ideal retreat in the heart of New Hampshire's stunning landscape. Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories by the lake! Guest access During your stay you will have exclusive use of Selma Cottage. The grounds, garden, docks, and firepit are shared with the neighboring cottages, which are all individually owned. All cottages and watercraft are private property. Guests may only use the deck, grill, kayaks, paddles, lake floats, parking spots, etc. provided by Selma Cottage. Common areas include the adirondack chairs, picnic table, firepit, swim dock, dock, and charcoal grill next to the kayak racks. Summers tend to be more busy at the lake and you may see the neighbors - they are lovely and will likely give a friendly wave or chat around the firepit! Other things to note Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis. Per Association rules, for the safety and enjoyment of all owners and guests, one dog per unit is allowed on the property and must be registered with the Association prior to confirming booking. As this is shared property, and to avoid confusion, we kindly request advance notice of service dogs. Dogs must be leashed on the property at all times and pet messes cleaned up promptly. Failure to follow Association rules will result in fines and/or removal from the property without refund. Dogs are encouraged to stay off the furniture and unattended dogs must be crated when you leave the cottage (crates not provided). Parking available for two vehicles. Per Association rules, no trailers are permitted (we don't have the space anyway!) During the winter season, 4WD/AWD is necessary for accessing the property. The Association arranges for plowing/sanding, but the driveway is not paved and so there will always be a layer of snow/ice.