Location: Historic, spring-fed Spofford Lake is located 9 miles west of Keene, NH and 7 miles east of Brattleboro, VT, along Rt 9 & Rt 63, in the Monadnock Region. Lake Spofford received the State’s highest rating for clean water in 2005. Accommodations: Grey Rustic Victorian lakefront cottage on the west shore of Lake Spofford with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom (sleeps 4-8). The cottage is heated by a propane log stove in front of the old brick fireplace and area space heaters, as needed. Grey Rustic Victorian lakefront cottage on the west shore of Lake Spofford with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom (sleeps 4-8). The cottage is heated by a propane log stove in front of the old brick fireplace and area space heaters, as needed. Wonderful sunset views of the lake are obtained from the screened Victorian porch running along the front and south side of the cottage. Kitchen w/double sink, dishwasher, gas range, refrigerator and microwave. Deck with gas grill located at side of cottage outside of front room door. Bathroom located on second floor has a shower, sink w/vanity and toilet. Toilet is on a tight tank with a tank alarm. Wash machine and dryer located in kitchen; country plumbing limits wash machine to 2 loads a day. Propane hot-water heater. Dining room located between living room and kitchen. Desk w/broadband hookup located in front room. Staircase to second floor located between Dining room and Front room. Stairs are steep. Cable TV/DVD player on one side of front room. Fireplace w/propane heater located in center of room. 2 doors from Front room lead on to screened porch on front and side of cottage. Porch is furnished with antique rockers and white wicker furniture on one side and patio table on the other side. 4 bedrooms located upstairs. 1 queen bed and 3 double beds. 2 upstairs bedrooms are rustic, open to the rafters. Private, 50 foot beach located in front of cottage across Rt. 63. The road runs between the row of cottages and the shore at this point. Private dock at beachfront will accommodate motor boat(s) and other craft. Lake Spofford is known for its Bass and Great Northern Pike fishing. Swimming in the crystal clear water is wonderful. Pierce Island State Park, with abundant blueberry bushes, is located 800 feet off of the dock. 2 kayaks available for use. Parking for one car is located in front of the cottage across the road above the waterfront; parking for several more is located in the driveway area behind cottage. Linens and towels are supplied; we ask that they be left clean. No smoking; pets are OK. Children are OK but must be supervised due to the road in front, the lake and the antiques. It is not OK to flush diapers due to the country plumbing. Due to the close proximity of neighboring cottages, we would request that noise be kept to a minimum; i.e. please do not play loud music. There is no telephone at the cottage. The owners use cell phones. Guests may use the whole cottage and the private, 50 feet of lakefront. We will be on hand to greet our guests and show them around. We will probably be in residence in another cottage some 2 doors away. We can be reached by cell phone for any questions. Our neighborhood is composed mainly of families in residence for the summer, intent upon enjoying the lake. There is no public transportation. The city of Keene is located approximately 10 miles to the east; the city of Brattleboro, VT, is locate approximately 8 miles to the west. Both small cities have supermarkets, restaurants and other stores. We have parking for 4-5 cars, depending upon vehicle size. There would be room for a boat trailer. We have a 2nd 4 BR cottage about 5 doors to the south along the same row of lakefront cottages. Both cottages could be rented for family re-unions in the spring and fall months. We would have plenty of parking in those months.