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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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New London, NH
  • Pleasant Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Colby-Sawyer College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New London Barn Playhouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Pleasant Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Colby-Sawyer College - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Sunapee Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • New London Barn Playhouse - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Lake Sunapee - 9 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Refinery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Loon Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Millstone Restaurant - ‬8 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.

Cozy & bright getaway close to ski mountains and lake

Nestled by the babbling Blackwater River and 100 yards from the banks of Pleasant Lake, the Dam Cottage is located in the heart of the quaint Elkins Village. In its 100-year history, the cottage was a mill, the Scytheville Post Office, and a flower shop. Now it is a cozy retreat and a perfect base for your next ski trip, or for swimming, boating, or taking in the sunset. The cottage is a short drive from Ragged, Sunapee, and Pats Peak Mountains, and a short walk to the beach and boat put-in. The cottage itself is bright and clean and ready to host your next getaway. We would love to host your next getaway. Please get in touch if you have any questions!

Property manager

Steph

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

While we have a "no pet" policy, certified service animals are welcome with notification at the time of booking.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children must be supervised 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Cozy & bright getaway close to ski mountains and lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan b., harbeson, de, usa

Liked: Cleanliness

peaceful retreat

My husband and I had a peaceful stay at the beautifully appointed cabin - there was good information upon check in and the air conditioning was awesome (the few days we needed it on). There were many items left in the kitchen to start our visit. There is the most lovely view from the cabin and a very quick walk to the lake - sunsets were amazing!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay!

This cozy cottage was perfect for our recent visit to visit family in Elkins, NH. It is located a short walk to Pleasant Lake for swimming and boating (in good weather). Steph was so attentive and helpful and provided many wonderful amenities in the cottage. This is our go-to place to stay whenever we visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

This cottage was above and beyond our expectations. It was clean as a hotel, and had so many wonderful little touches that made it feel like it was set up just for us. The location is near so many great restaurants, great skiing, hiking trails, not to mention the gorgeous lake right in front of you. Elkins is a small peaceful town that feels so relaxing. It was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cutest Cottage

Always a lovely stay at this cottage. So convenient for our needs and it is clean, cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

This was our second time staying here and it was just as pleasant say the first time! So convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay!

The cute cottage was perfectly located for our visit. The town of Elkins is charming and the scenery was stunning. Communicating with the host was seamless as was the check in process. We would happily stay at this adorable home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful & Quaint- Steps away from a serene NH lake

The cottage was perfect for a long Labor Day weekend stay close to Colby Sawyer College and New London Main St. We took a relaxing walk to Elkins Beach and the kids enjoyed the playground amongst a beautiful mountain lake backdrop. The cottage is clean and had everything in order to be perfectly comfortable. Stephanie was accommodating in the best way allowing us an early check-in once she found out we were visiting our daughter as a new student athlete at CSC. What a welcome to a new community! Will definitely stay again and highly recommend as a perfect stay for a family of 4 (or 5 as bunk beds would accommodate 3 younger children).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dam Cottage

Perfect! The lake is nice. Plenty of good hikes near by. Good restaurants to choose from.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We were visiting the area to meet our newest grandson. This charming cottage was the perfect location, just below the beautiful lake. The cottage is spacious, clean and loaded with amenities. Our hosts were very easy to communicate with and made our stay enjoyable. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., New London NH

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool location, great place

We had a large family gathering nearby and the Dam Cottage was perfect for family of 4 to stay. Hard to beat the location, on a small river flowing from Pleasant Lake. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Otavia

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robertq L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Lovely stay at the Dam Cottage. More than enough space for our family of five. The location is excellent, with a quick walk to the lake and a quick drive to the local mart / gas station if any last minute items are needed. New London downtown is also close.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

meghan p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location very cute cottage

Cute cottage Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness

we liked it so much we returned for a second stay a year later

We stayed at this same property last winter and had such a great experience that we returned this year (the best kind of review is a repeat stay, right?) Stephanie is a great host: great communication, clean property, and helpful tips on local amenities. It works well for a family with two good sleeping rooms, nice kitchen, and cozy common areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Clean Little House

Great Clean Little House, well stocked. We had a wonderful time celebrating New Years. House was clean and new and just what we wanted. Close walk to Lake Pleasant just across the street. Close to all the stores and restaurants in New London. Also, close to ski slopes of Sunapee. Will definitely rent again !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S., Newfields, NH

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Cottage.

Loved this cottage. It was much larger than I expected. Comfy beds and furniture and a fully equipped kitchen. Plenty of room for the 4 adults we had in house. Nice little walk to the end of the lake to watch the sunset and sip coffee in the morning. We visited with a plan to ride the Northern Railtrail and it all went perfect. A 5 mile mostly downhill ride to the trailhead then about 35 flat miles from Andover to Lebanon. Good times!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga W.

Liked: Cleanliness

just lovely....

Thank you for allowing us the stay at your adorable, convenient, and just lovely cottage. ..It suited our needs just perfectly!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy, well-appointed cottage

This cottage was very comfortable, nicely decorated without being cluttered, and is a very nice use of the space. The location was great, right near the public beach and very close to New London's stores and several great restaurants. Easy to get to right off the interstate. We had no shortage of hiking opportunities extremely close by. There were lots of little extras, like a Bose speaker, access to Netflix, etc., and "local attractions" info from the host. We will definitely look to stay here again on a future trip. Even though just two of us, it would be comfortable for another couple or some kids. A very bright, clean, happy space. The host was very easy to reach and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved that little Dam Cottage!!!

Everything was amazing at this property!!! It had everything that we needed and more. Loved how prepared the owners were with prep for what people would need. Loved that she even had beach towels there for us. Perfect place for our family of four and a great location. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you for making it feel like a home for us while away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Retreat

We had a wonderful time at the Dam Cottage. It was very clean and had the most comfortable beds we've ever had at a rental. Stephanie communicated well and made us feel very welcome. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Real Gem on a Gorgeous Lake!

My husband and I traveled from Delaware to New Hampshire for a family wedding. The house is great! Impeccably clean, very comfortable well appointed. The beds were really comfy too. There was a tremendous amount of thought that went into creating this travel experience. And on top of all this is the location....across the street from a beautiful lake. Perfection! Stephanie (the host) was so responsive and great to deal with. We highly recommend this property. Book it if you can ....you won't regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dam Cottage Stay

This house is perfect for 5 people. Location is great as it is directly across from Pleasant Lake. If you are looking for a relaxing place but also want activities and the like, this is a great little spot for that!
Stayed 31 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space for a family stay

The Dam Cottage was perfect for our family. The interior design is clean, comfortable, and beautiful. Also, the river that runs behind the house and nearby lake were beautiful. We were looking for a place to go skiing for a couple days and the cottage was perfect. The beds were cozy and the kitchen (with dishwasher) let us save money on some meals. When dining out (or in our case take-out) the host recommendations for dining we spot-on and nearby. We'll definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

Clean, well appointed cottage with lots of modern amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly Enjoyed Our Stay

Wonderful cottage, exactly as pictured, everything in perfect shape, strong wifi, nice open field adjoining and lovely brook and woods behind. Very clear and helpful instructions provided. Owner Stephanie very friendly, responsive and helpful. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021