Big Squam Waterfront---Sleeps 12

8 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Holderness, NH

Squam Lake1 min walk
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center4 min drive
Plymouth State University19 min drive
Manchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Very Large Rental on Big Squam Lake - 8 Bedrooms-
Main house has 4 bedrooms, large fireplace, full kitchen and large porch. 'School House' has 5 bedrooms, shower bath, washer and dryer upstairs. 'School House' first floor has pool table, darts, fitness equipment, fireplace and sitting area.

Southern exposure - Full sun on dock from 9am through 8 pm.
Swim Raft
Two-person kayak, single kayaks, canoe, paddle board/windsurfer, row boat, etc available.

Main house beds
#1 Queen
#2 Twin over Full bunk bed
#3 Two Twins
#4 Queen
School house beds
#1 Full
#2 Full
#3 Two twins
#4 Two twins
#5 Two twins

Keywords: Big Squam, Southern exposure, swim raft, Squam Lake, Waterfront

Property manager

Karen Mulroe

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Holderness

Located in Holderness, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and White Mountain National Forest. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and Ashland Railroad Station Museum are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

Holderness, NH

What's nearby

Squam Lake - 1 min walk
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center - 4 min drive
Little Squam Lake - 5 min drive
Plymouth State University - 19 min drive
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center - 26 min drive

Getting around

Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

The Mug Restaurant - 14 min drive
Golden Pond Country Store - 5 min drive
Biederman's Deli - 17 min drive
Lucky Dog Tavern & Grill - 17 min drive
Common Man Restaurant - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Squam Waterfront---Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Big Squam Waterfront---Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Squam Waterfront---Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Big Squam Waterfront---Sleeps 12 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Squam Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and Little Squam Lake. West Rattlesnake Mountain and White Oak Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

7 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to simplify life and recharge

Timeless camp like a place out of time. We stayed with 3 children and an infant, were joined by cousins and grandparents, and everyone had a splendid time. The house and schoolhouse gave us plenty of space. We loved evening fires in the fireplaces. Kids loved jumping off the dock and swimming to the raft. It was a wonderful way to clear our heads and enjoy the lake.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

11 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic and Family Friendly

We throughly enjoyed our stay. We an issue arose, Tom (handyman) responded when in minutes. I would stay again, my wife won't because. Spiders and cobwebs everywhere in and out. Spiders on covered porch where quite large. My thoughts were that was why there were so few mosquitoes. No shower in main house even an outdoor shower would have been nice. For me I

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara and Hugh M., Rochester ny

16 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable week on Squam

Our family had a wonderful week at Camp Penowee! The very best thing was to be right on pristine Squam Lake. Having access to a raft, kayaks and a canoe added to the fun. We also very much appreciated the huge porch where we ate all our meals. There are no houses nearby and having two buildings available gives a sense of space and privacy. (We certainly made use of the pool table and games in the school house.) I had been concerned before we arrived that the kitchen might be pretty small for cooking for so many. But the kitchen is bigger than it looks in the picture online. And it is stocked with everything you need. I was really happy to see that there was a second refrigerator in the school house. The property manager was extremely helpful answering emails right away. I felt very free to ask all kinds of questions beforehand. Keep in mind that this is a rustic old style camp. If you require up to date, spa-resort type facilities, this is not for you. But if you like history, privacy, natural beauty and proximity to one of the most beautiful lakes anywhere consider this camp in Holderness.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gil B.

26 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grand Old Camp Right On The Shore

Rustic camp right on the water with lots of great spaces inside, a fantastic main room, with a fireplace that we used several times (was one of the coldest, wettest weeks in July that NH had seen in a long time). Owner was great about getting back to me whenever I had questions, and dispatching help as needed. I am hopeful to return next year and that the grill will be working a bit better (handyman did a major effort trying to revive) or I will resort to charcoal. Loved the canoe as well, a vintage Gruman in fantastic shape. The paddles were all in pretty poor shape, but did not have a chance to mention that to the owner since we only got good canoe weather the last day. Sunfish was broken so that was too bad, especially since it might not be possible to get parts before even next year (rest of the boat looked in great shape). Owner was great about arranging linens and house towels for us. We fly in from across the country, so bringing linens/towls/etc would be pretty awkward. Definitely helped to have those sitting there waiting for us when we arrived.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

The property was lovely - house and lakefront. The history within the house added to the experience. Squam Lake is truly special. The owner couldn't have been easier to ask questions of and responded with answers very quickly. Our family made many new memories. There was no need to leave the property all week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Karen Mulroe

Camp Penowee was originally a summer camp for Groton School and was purchased by the Headmaster (great grandfather) in 1906. The two original sleeping quarters remain for your enjoyment.