Entire chalet

Pond-Side Chalet • Private Beach • Canoe & Kayak • Sleeps 7 • Near Storyland

Chalet perfectly located for exploring Eidelweiss Village

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Pond-Side Chalet • Private Beach • Canoe & Kayak • Sleeps 7 • Near Storyland

A forested area with a dirt path leading to a two-story building.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted ski rack.
A wooden dining table with a blue table runner, white chairs, and a bottle of wine.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a television on a cabinet.
A tranquil lakeside setting with a wooden dock, a picnic table, and a clear view of a house across the water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

View in a map
Madison, NH
  • Place, Pea Porridge Pond
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Conway Scenic Railway
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Cranmore Mountain Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Madison

Eidelweiss Village stay.Your stay at this Eidelweiss Village chalet places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Pea Porridge Pond and Madison Boulder Natural Area. Also, Madison Boulder is within 3 miles (5 km) and White Mountain National Forest is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Pea Porridge Pond - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Settlers' Green Outlet Village - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Kahuna Laguna - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Conway Scenic Railway - 19 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Cranmore Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Met Coffee House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Barley & Salt - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pond-Side Chalet • Private Beach • Canoe & Kayak • Sleeps 7 • Near Storyland

"So close to the water's edge you could practically fish from the deck." That's what guests say about Idylweiss Chalet, our pond-side chalet in Eidelweiss Village, 15 minutes from North Conway. Mornings on the deck with the loons calling across Little Pea Porridge Pond. Afternoons on the private sandy beach with the canoe and kayak. Sleeps seven across three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. A short drive to Storyland, ski resorts, and the Kancamagus Highway.

Our chalet sits in a private alpine community on Little Pea Porridge Pond, a non-motorized lake we share with a small group of cabin neighbors. Family-owned and hosted for over a decade, the chalet runs year-round: swimming and canoeing in summer, snowshoe walks and ice skating in winter, foliage drives in fall.

Our chalet is two stories with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The main level has the open kitchen, dining, and living area under vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, plus one bedroom and a full bathroom. Sliding glass doors off the main level open to the upper deck overlooking the pond. The lower walkout level has two more bedrooms (one with a queen, one with a bunk), the second full bathroom, a second living area with a futon, the laundry, and a screened porch facing the water.

The deck and the beach are where the chalet opens up. The upper deck overlooks the pond with outdoor dining and a BBQ for slow mornings and evening cookouts. The backyard is directly on the water's edge offering a private sandy beach with Adirondack chairs, a canoe, a kayak, and a fire pit (permit required use of pit has an additional fee) The lower screened porch faces the water for a quieter spot to sit through a summer storm or watch the sunset.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Private sandy beach with Adirondack chairs at the water's edge
• Canoe, kayak, and lifejackets stocked for use on the pond
• Upper deck with outdoor dining and BBQ overlooking the pond
• Lower screened porch facing the water
• Fire pit on the beach (permit required)
• Outdoor shower
• Mini-split AC
• WiFi and cable TV
• Games console
• Backup generator
• 15 minutes to North Conway, short drive to Storyland and ski resorts

BEDROOMS(3)

Bedroom 1 (Upstairs)
Double bed

Bedroom 2 (Downstairs)
• Queen bed

Bedroom 3 (Downstairs)
• Twin-over-full bunk bed (sleeps 3)

Additional Sleeping Spot

Downstairs Living Room
• Futon (sleeps 1–2)

BATHROOMS (2)

Bathroom 1
• Tub-shower combo
• Stocked with bathroom essentials

Bathroom 2
• Walk-in shower
• Stocked with bathroom essentials

Kitchen & Dining
• Stainless fridge, electric range with oven, microwave, and dishwasher
• Keurig coffee maker (K-cups not supplied) and kettle
• Fully stocked with cooking basics, glassware, dishes, and cutlery
• Dining table seats five to six
• Breakfast bar with additional seating
• Outdoor dining on the upper deck

Living Areas

Main Floor Living Area
• Sectional seating for the group
• Smart TV with cable and streaming apps

Downstairs Living Area
• Futon seating (doubles as additional sleeping)
• Smart TV with cable and streaming apps
• Stocked throughout: Books, games, and a games console for slow afternoons

Outdoors & Patio
• Upper deck with outdoor dining and BBQ overlooking the pond
• Lower screened porch facing the water
• Private sandy beach with Adirondack chairs at the water's edge
• Canoe, kayak, and lifejackets stocked for use on the pond
• Fire pit on the beach (permit required)
• Outdoor shower

EXTRAS
• Self check-in via lockbox; code sent before arrival
• High-speed WiFi throughout the chalet
• Smart TV with streaming apps
• Private washer and dryer
• Mini-split AC and main heating system
• Backup generator covers the entire house
• Driveway parking on the property
• Hair dryer, iron, bed linens, and bath towels stocked
• cell phone service can be inconsistent in the area but switching on WiFi calling allows for signal.

GUEST ACCESS
Guests have full use of our chalet and the outdoor space around it, including the upper deck, lower screened porch, private sandy beach, canoe, kayak, lifejackets, and outdoor shower. The fire pit on the beach requires a permit submitted by the owners on the guest's behalf (additional fee, seasonal). Self check-in via lockbox; code sent before arrival. Driveway parking for four vehicles on the property.


HOUSE RULES
• Check-in after 4 PM, checkout by 10 AM
• 7 guests maximum (additional fee per guest over 4)
• Quiet hours 9 PM - 9 AM
• Shoes off inside the property
• No pets, please
• No smoking or vaping indoors — a $500 cleaning fee applies if the smell of smoke is detected inside the cottage. Please smoke outside and dispose of cigarette butts properly.
• No parties or events
• Trash must be taken to the Madison Transfer Station ($5 per bag) or taken with you upon checkout.

FAQs
• The fire pit requires a permit submitted by the owners on the guest's behalf, with an additional fee. Submit through the guest portal in advance. Not available in winter.
• Coffee maker is a Keurig; K-cups are not provided.
• Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are not provided; we recommend packing your own.
• House towels stay inside the chalet; we recommend packing beach towels for swimming.
• Pack and Play available onsite.
• If you need anything at all, have any issues or questions, you are welcome to contact me either through VRBO or on my cell phone supplied via text/call.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,152 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Must be accompanied by an adult

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

White Mts Waterfront W Private

469185

White Mts Waterfront Chalet w/ Private Beach Madison

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pond-Side Chalet • Private Beach • Canoe & Kayak • Sleeps 7 • Near Storyland to the airport?

This chalet is 17.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pond-Side Chalet • Private Beach • Canoe & Kayak • Sleeps 7 • Near Storyland have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this chalet.

How close is Pond-Side Chalet • Private Beach • Canoe & Kayak • Sleeps 7 • Near Storyland to the beach?

This chalet is 6 mi (11-min drive) from Beach Area #1 and 6.4 mi (13-min drive) from Beach Area no. 2. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pond-Side Chalet • Private Beach • Canoe & Kayak • Sleeps 7 • Near Storyland offer free breakfast?

This chalet does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pond-Side Chalet • Private Beach • Canoe & Kayak • Sleeps 7 • Near Storyland?

No, there is no casino at this chalet.

What time is check-in at Pond-Side Chalet • Private Beach • Canoe & Kayak • Sleeps 7 • Near Storyland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pond-Side Chalet • Private Beach • Canoe & Kayak • Sleeps 7 • Near Storyland?

Free parking is not available at this chalet.

Does Pond-Side Chalet • Private Beach • Canoe & Kayak • Sleeps 7 • Near Storyland have a pool?

This chalet does not have a pool.

Does Pond-Side Chalet • Private Beach • Canoe & Kayak • Sleeps 7 • Near Storyland have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this chalet.

How close is Pond-Side Chalet • Private Beach • Canoe & Kayak • Sleeps 7 • Near Storyland to downtown Madison?

This chalet is 2.6 mi away from Madison.

Pond-Side Chalet • Private Beach • Canoe & Kayak • Sleeps 7 • Near Storyland Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Location
A wonderful home minutes away from North Conway and many other tourist locations. The host was great and the property was beautiful. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Navin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home facing the lake. Perfect for a family getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was cozy, well appointed, spotlessly clean and just as advertised on the site. We had a wonderful visit and would love to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bathroom / shower / jacuzzi was awesome. Overall, great place to stay for a hiking trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lufkin b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying at this property. The house has everything that we needed. We enjoyed the access to the pools.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Great Place

Clean, comfortable, and great spot to explore with your family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

Great Stay

Beautiful location and even better property. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Great weekend

We stayed here the weekend of June 20th for a girls trip & had an amazing time! The home was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the private beach & beautiful view from the deck! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Amazing place for a family!

This place was absolutely amazing from the quiet location to the scenic pond! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April G.

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

Wonderful getaway

Very clean modern property. Perfect for our small family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tania P.

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

Perfect getaway!

We had an amazing time and hope to be back some day. The property was beautiful and super clean. That bathtub was heaven!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Perfect week

This is our second year staying at this property. Clean, quiet, our own beach! We had a blast. Easy check in/out. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

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

We really enjoyed it!

We were very pleased with the house! It was clean and just as it was advertised. It was a great space for our family and we really enjoyed our ski trip! We would definitely rent this house again because its in a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yelena D.

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

Perfect for family vacation

We enjoyed the pond, the house and the area very much. The owner is prompt with cummunications. The house is well equipped and the swimming and kayaking was definitely the highlight of our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen T.

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

Great for a group getaway

The house was perfect for our long weekend. The listing is very accurate. Communication with the owner was excellent. Eidelweiss Village is a great home base for exploring Conway and the White Mountain area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Nice spot

Pictures accurately represented the home and amenities. The owner, Patrick responded quickly to inquiries and our family had a great time. The home was furnished nicely and it has its own small beach. We enjoyed using the supplied kayak and canoe, as well as the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tara C.

It was a wonderful place!

Very cozy. Love the bathroom! We loved the details of the moldings! Wish there had been a broom to help keep it clean. Such a great atmosphere! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

megan p.

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

Amazing vacation chalet

Patrick made the process of booking our family vacation effortless. The chalet is very charming and has everything you need within it. A bonus is everything is in very good shape and of great quality. Plenty of bedroom space and a very large bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and spacious shower. I would highly recommend this chalet for any type of getaway or family vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

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

Perfect family spot!

We loved having the pond right in the back yard. No motorized boats made it a perfect spot to teach our 3 year olds how to swim. Water was warm and clean. We had planned on visiting the other beaches on the larger ponds; but we didn't really find any reason to leave the private beach on the property. We will be booking again regularly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chantelle B.

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

Family Vacation

The house and location were perfect. Plenty of adventures to have within an hours travel. There was a hiccup with the downstairs shower but the owner was quick to reply and get a plumber in to fix. The AC in the house works amazing. Definitely will be renting again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay in Madison this summer! The house was very clean, no bugs inside (hard to get in NH!), and the kitchen was well stocked with the dishes and paper products we needed. Having a dishwasher and the included pods, as well as a washer/dryer and detergent was fantastic!We had an issue with the bees outside (as did the entire town apparently), and due to a drought, we were not able to use the fire pit at all, which was dictated by the fire warden. Neither of these were the fault of the property owner but wanted to note them separately.The property owner was very communicative and their expectations of us were clearly detailed in their documents. Items to note: you will need to get approvals from the fire warden to have any fires (the permit costs money), there are no beach towels provided, and you will need to take your trash with you when you leave or bring them to the transfer station. Overall, we had a great time, and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

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

Cute and cozy

It was a nice cabin to stay in. Very clean. A bit challenging with no storage for food (outside of the fridge). Also, miniamal storage hooks to hang clothes in bedrooms. Patrick is a doll and very quick to respond to any concerns. Access to the pool was lovely. Nice deck, did not get a chance to use the grill due to weather. Lovely bathroom, could stand to use a few more bath mats, was awkward moving it around the bathroom. Overall a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jim H.

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

Great home

This was a great property to serve as a home base for our visit to the North Conway area. The kitchen and grill gave us a break from having to eat out every meal. The shower and tub were a nice way to clean off and relax after a long day. And the ability to use the amenities are Nordic Village were a great bonus. My son tried every single pool and hot tub. The location was a little noisy with the traffic from Route 16 but with the air conditioner on upstairs we were able to sleep well. Otherwise, the location was ideal - we used it as our home base for visiting North Conway, Santa's Village and the Living Shores Aquarium. Check-in and check-out process were simple and easy to navigate.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Great for Last Minute Stay

We booked last minute after our go-to place suddenly doubled in price. The outside was very dated and too close to the busy road. We heard vehicles all night and there wasn’t any quiet. The upstairs was quaint. However the beds were ANCIENT and very uncomfortable any time you moved they creaked so loud it woke everyone else up. The bathroom was down stairs and getting up in the middle of the night between the bed and the stairs creaking so loud it was not a very comfortable stay. Overall it was good for a last minute booking but not something we would choose first to do again,unless there was an upgrade on the beds and upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024