A VRBO 2026 Vacation Rental of the Year —
 Only 15 homes in the country made the list.

 

Experience this architect-designed retreat on the quiet shore of Squam Lake. Dwell profiled it as A Spectacular Lakeside Retreat in New Hampshire, and Boston Magazine featured How a Squam Lake Vacation Home Became a Peaceful Retreat. Dark cedar siding tucks the house into the pines; walls of glass pull the lake and the mountains straight indoors.

It sleeps 10 across four bedrooms — room to spread out, not pile in. Summer runs on water: kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards at the dock, a hot tub to soak in after, a fire pit for the dark. Mountain bikes and trailheads with real views wait for anyone who'd rather climb. Winter doesn't slow down — snowshoe and cross-country trails out the door, skating when the lake locks up, and downhill at Loon, Waterville, and Gunstock, all a short drive off.

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Right on the water, with views into the White Mountains

 

Our cove is quiet and peaceful with wonderful clear water for swimming. We are on the east side which is perfect for sunsets across the water. From our peninsula you can see a ridge of mountains rising over the lake to the north.

 

 
 

The reviews from our renters are outstanding

“Ultimate hospitality and hot tub holiday in New Hampshire! Not only is this house an absolute beauty, it is comfortable, warm, luxurious and relaxing. We shared this house with 8 of our closest friends and there was still plenty of room to find your own piece of Zen, without feeling anti-social. David and Sharon are super hosts too, they were welcoming and made us feel at home (not easy to do through mobile communications). The integration of indoor/outdoor experience makes this home a must in any season. The lake views from almost 180 degrees makes you feel like you are on your own private island. The kitchen was absolutely a dream. We made gourmet family meals to accommodate 10 people and had everything we needed. The towels and bathroom facilities were spa-like and heated floors were a dream. The homeowners have done everything to make this home feel like a welcome retreat from providing fire wood to the rec room in the basement, the worst part of our stay was leaving the house. This place is must rent and David and Sharon are super hosts in our book.”

—Robert from Washington DC 

Your next family vacation will be amazing.

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