Bow Lake Escape

Newly renovated cottage nestled in the trees by beautiful Bow Lake! Sip your coffee on the deck listening to the loons & take the 1.6-mile drive or walk for a swim, paddle or float on the lake. Perfect for a relaxing getaway or outdoor enthusiasts. This 2BR/1.75BA stylish home sleeps 6 & offers modern amenities, seasonal lake views & convenient location near public boat launch & parking, restaurants, snowmobile trails & Antique Alley. The space ★ Escape to Bow Lake and relax in this peaceful, updated home. ★ Enjoy this "home away from home" in a quiet, residential neighborhood ideal for couples, small families & matured friend groups. Pristine Bow Lake in Strafford, NH is a favorite for fishing, swimming and boating. Relax and make memories in this beautiful & coveted destination. Stay close to the lake & local snowmobile trails, or take a 1hr drive to ski mountains or the ocean for a fun day trip! The space ★ Our Home ★ Seasonal lake views from the windows, yard, deck and street. Take a short drive to the public boat launch & swimming at Bow Lake Dam. The home accommodates 6 with a king-size bed and queen-size bed in the two upstairs bedrooms. Additional queen-size, memory foam sofa bed in the finished basement. Full 1st floor bath and a 1.75 bath upstairs. ✔WiFi ✔2 Smart TVs with streaming ✔Air Hockey Table, Board Games & additional living space in the finished basement ✔Inflatable SUP and Floats for a restorative day on the lake ★ The Kitchen ★ Stylish, full kitchen with island/breakfast bar and 2 stools for seating, serving or extra prep space. All the amenities are here so you don't have to leave the house during your stay. Crate & Barrel dishware, stainless steel appliances & butcher block countertop. ✔New appliances & pots/pans ✔Dual - drip coffee maker/Keurig machine & k-cups provided ✔ Microwave ✔ Stove ✔ Oven ✔ Refrigerator/Freezer ✔ Dishwasher ✔ Toaster ✔ Sink ✔ Cabinet space ✔ Glasses ✔ Silverware ✔ Knives & steak knives ✔ Hand Mixer ✔ Bakeware ✔ Grill utensils ★ Living Room ★ The kitchen opens into the living/dining area with windows that face the woods, deck, trees & peekaboo water views. Cozy up with a book, movie or catch up on your favorite shows. ✔ Dining area & table w/ comfortable seating for 4 ✔ Mini split/heat pump ✔ Comfortable sofa ✔ Two comfortable accent chairs ✔ Ottomans & upholstered bench for added comfort & seating ✔ Smart TV along with Netflix, Hulu & Disney+ ★ Deck Area ★ Our large deck faces the trees and water, and the multiple stairs lead to the grill and yard. ✔ Outdoor sofa, 2 chairs & coffee table ✔ Latched gate on the stairs for safety ★ Bedrooms ★ ✔ Desk & chair in the upstairs queen bedroom with beautiful view of the trees & lake ✔ Closets & full-length mirrors in each bedroom ✔ Memory foam beds ✔ Mini split/heat pump in the primary bedroom ✔ Pack 'N Play ✔ Extra blankets ✔ Charging stations ✔ 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed ★ Bathrooms ★ Full bath on the first floor. Upstairs bathroom has toilet, vanity sink & stand-up shower. ✔Bath towels & swimming towels ✔ Hair dryer ✔ Clothing steamer ★ Finished Basement ★ Additional living & recreational space provides fun for the whole family! ✔ Queen-size, memory foam pull out couch ✔ Bench seating ✔ Smart TV along with Netflix, Hulu & Disney+ ✔ Brand New Air Hockey Table ✔ Coffee table ✔ Island & 4 stools with shelves full of board games & cards ✔ Stackable washer/dryer ✔ Additional pillows and linens ★ Lake Access & Amenities ★ Drive less than 5 minutes down to Bow Lake Dam for a swim and set up a chair in the grass for a picnic or sunbathe. Bring your boat, kayak or jet ski and use the public boat ramp 1.4 miles from home. Public parking & portable bathrooms are available, and 7 C's Kitchen & Market is just across the street from the dam for lunch and snacks. If you're feeling active, walk the 1.6 miles of country road to these amenities. ✔ Inflatable stand up paddleboard, 1 paddle, 1 life jacket & pump ✔ 3 floats & electric pump ✔ Towels ✔ 1 beach cart ✔ 2 folding chairs & 2 folding camp chairs ★ Yard and Grill area ★ Grassy, unfenced yard along the public road & surrounded by trees. ✔ Propane grill by the back deck ✔ Two Adirondack Chairs ✔ Front porch ✔ Automatic standby generator ★ Road and Parking ★ Private, off-road driveway allows for 3 vehicles, or 2 vehicles and a boat or snowmobile trailer. Our public street is paved with no sidewalks, and residents like to walk or run with their dogs and children. NOTE: *While we proactively treat for pests, wildlife and bugs are not uncommon in this rural neighborhood.* ★ All guests are required to complete screening and may be asked to provide valid Driver's License/Passport. ★ For Guest safety and Owner assurance for a great experience for all parties: 1) Please provide the City & State of residence where the Guest and rental party are traveling from along with ages of party members and the relationship to Guest. Guest access Whole house access except: -One locked room underneath basement stairs -Basement bulkhead door except in case of emergencies -Outdoor shed Other things to note Wooded, private ambience. Plenty of outdoor activities and modern amenities to be as active or relaxed as you choose. Select from numerous day trip options or make it a true "getaway" in our serene home. Short drive to numerous amenities & adventures: Public boat launch 3min Public parking & swimming at the dam 4min 7 C's Kitchen & Market 4min Snowmobile trails 4min & 10min Isinglass gas station/country store 5min Mobil gas station/Dunkin' Donuts 6min Northwood Meadows State Park 7min TD Bank 8min Cooper Hill Pizza 8min Hannaford grocery store 9min Antique Alley, Northwood, NH 10min Nippo Lake Golf Course, Barrington, NH 11min Northwoods Brewing & Pizza, Northwood, NH 11min Johnson's Seafood, Steak & Ice Cream, Northwood, NH 11min Northwood Diner, Northwood, NH 11min Butternut Farm, Farmington, NH 20min University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 22min Rochester, NH 23min Frisbie Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NH 25min Concord, NH 32min Whole Foods Market & Trader Joe's, Newington, NH 36min Hampton Beach, Hampton, NH 50min Gunstock Mountain and Ski Resort, Gilford, NH 52min Pats Peak Ski Area, Henniker, NH 53min Nubble Lighthouse, York, ME 55min Portland, ME 1hr 20min Boston, MA 1hr 30min