Forest Lake Waterfront Paradise - Whitefield, NH

We had a wonderful stay in this lovely house! The house itself is clean and well equipped. We enjoyed the paddle boards, kayak and canoe included with the rental.

This home was every bit as gorgeous as it appears in the photos, and the surrounding grounds and lake are even lovelier than promised. We loved the region, especially downtown Littleton and the neighbors were all friendly and helpful. We're looking forward to staying in this region again in the future, but we will not ever book with Vacasa again.

First impressions: the house was beautiful, sunny and well appointed as far as towels went. However, there were a few obvious issues from the get-go.

First, the bed in the master bedroom was broken upon arrival. We were still able to use it, but it felt unsafe, and it was uncomfortable and extremely noisy. Then in the living room, we discovered that the disproportionately small television (not a big deal, it just looked kind of silly on the large wall) had no remote control anywhere to be found. The next issue was that, in preparation for a 10 day stay at $700+ a night, Vacasa only saw fit to leave us 3 dishwasher pods, a 4 oz bottle of dishwashing fluid, and 3 garbage bags. The garbage issue was compounded when we realized we could not find find any outdoor garbage cans, nor any instructions with what to do with the garbage.

We called Vacasa to ask for assistance and they told us they would bring out some outdoor garbage containers for us to use, and also info about where we could find the TV remote or if they could supply one. It took days before they took any steps to address these issues. While we waited for them to arrive with garbage cans, we finally caved and had to put our garbage outside to avoid smelling up the house, and animals got into it, so we spent one of our vacation mornings cleaning that up. Finally, halfway through our time at the house, they arrived with a remote control and batteries and told us the garbage cans we needed had actually been in the shed only accessible by a hidden key the whole time. The oven took literally hours to come up to temperature, and we still aren't sure if it was broken or just inefficient. The icemaker in the fridge also didn't work. The propane tank was nearly empty and a new one had to be brought out with the remote control. And while the house smelled clean upon arrival, the sunroom was covered in crumbs, which was strange.

In short, this is a gorgeous property and despite the many irritations that came up because of poor/neglectful management, we had a lovely time. But honestly, I have paid much less for owner-run vacation houses that were cleaner, more well appointed and more helpfully managed. Vacasa did this house a disservice by cutting corners in ridiculous ways, like not giving us basic information or items like sufficient garbage bags. Forest Lake is a lovely place, but be mindful of who you book with when you stay there.

Lakeside location and view. Nice landscaping, ample parking. Suitable for a family reunion.

My husband is from Littleton, NH so we were excited to bring our friends up to see his town and enjoy all the fun NH has to offer. The house was located right by our friends house on the lake and it was PERFECT! The layout of the bedrooms for 2 families worked out really well. The kitchen was the perfect gathering place to both cook and socialize in. The front porch was amazing and perfect for relaxing and playing games. Having a front yard for the kids and dog was great. We had the best time and would love to be able to stay again! It was so convenient to family and friends but also nice to have our own space. From the Littleton co op to main street shopping to the hiking and of course, Santa's Village. We had the best time! Thank you, NH!

We stayed here for Thanksgiving with my 3 little kids, husband, and my mother. The house was on a quiet street with a beautiful view on the lake. It was spotless, quiet, kid-friendly and pet-friendly. The town of Littleton had a lot more to offer than I thought and we were a short drive to Santa's Village for the kids. We had the best time and can't wait to come back!

This house was exactly what is mentioned in the description. It was very clean and had all the essential supplies. We loved the fact that it was very pet friendly. My family enjoyed our stay here and would love to come back in future.

We had a great 3 generation family vacation at this “waterfront paradise”. Location is private but Littleton and Whitefield are easily accessible as is Mountainview Grand with spectacular views!
Accommodations are comfortable with screened in space galore. Kitchen is a dream, beds are quality (firm), appliances new, and view is exceptional.
Vacasa was efficient in booking and notifications; and responded to a washing machine issue within minutes. Home was clean with grill available.

We were out in the canoe daily, heard loons, and witnessed exceptional sunrises/sunsets!

Activities in Lincoln, the Mount Washington Hotel, Audubon reserve and trails, and Main St. in Littleton with it’s diner, candy counter, and quaint shops offered extra options within an easy commute.

This vacation retreat offers all you could want for a delightful lakefront vacation!

We have stayed in some beautiful homes but this property has it all and everything works! Most place boast about amenities but some of them are broken or misrepresented. This property has it all and MORE! We fished from the dock; used the paddleboard, kayak and canoe. We lounged in the screenhouse and on the deck. The house was perfect with the finest of furnishing and appliances. Absolutely everything was in great condition and functional. The grounds and house were immaculate. It's only 10 minutes to Littleton for shopping and dining. The location is perfect.

This house has everything you need for a relaxing time away! Everything was so easy from the start - would definitely go back again.

My husband loved kayaking every morning. The lake was like glass. Loved hearing the loons.
It got buggy throughout the day but the screened in porches alleviate that. It's down a long gravel road but love the seclusion.

This property is truly a gem. The minute we got there, we felt like we hit a jackpot! First, the outside has all one could ask for - the swing, firepit, and the best of all - canoe and kayak, all free to use. The lake is so calm and beautiful, and offers different scenery throughout the day. Definitely check it out during morning when the morning fog are rising on the lake, and at dawn when the sun sets on the lake, it is beyond words. The water is so calm and it is extremely friendly to kayak beginners and kids. The kids fell in love with kayaking after first run, and they wanted to kayak everyday, even when it was snowing! LOL.

Now the inside - the house is in a great shape, essentially a new house. All hardwood floor, which is very important during pandemic, as it is easy to clean and sanitize. All appliances in the house are brand new and top notch. The house is extremely clean, every corner of it, makes us feel really safe to stay. Oh, did I mention the view from the room? You wake up in the morning to a unbeatable lake view. If there is any downside of this house, that is we all want to stay in the house and don't even want to go out. LOL. We were at the Echo Lake the other day, and the kids were asking - why do we even come here when there is a lake right in front of the house, and it is bigger than the Echo Lake. I have to say, they made a good point. :-)

When it is time to check out, no one wants to leave. The kids are saying - we want to stay here forever! When can we come back here again? We would love to come back here during summer and in the fall, it would be even more enjoyable with the screened in porch, and the foliage. We are hooked.

We've been long term renters on Forest Lake in the past so it was nice to be back on the lake. The house is clean, well equipped and conveniently located for skiing and snowmobiling.

Our group really enjoyed the awesome location of the home during our winter stay. The house is newly updated and has everything you need. The host was great in providing helpful communication throughout the stay. Hope to be back back here soon.

We arrived Thursday night and stayed till Monday. It was absolutely beautiful. The house, the view, everything. We will definitely be coming back again.

We enjoyed this home as a base for skiing. We enjoyed the home and it's lovely views.

Quiet, beautiful spot on Forest Lake. House is perfect for large groups. Place was spotless and stocked with most of the essentials. Vacasa was quick to respond when we lost power (due to snow storm). Only 15 minute drive to Littleton with some cute shops. Highly recommend Littleton Freehouse for dinner one night.

This property is absolutely beautiful! The house is very clean, comfortable and cozy and we had everything we needed for a great weekend. The lake and the surrounding woods are absolutely gorgeous. We all enjoyed our time here and I very much look forward to returning!

Wow! What a great place. Stayed here for a weekend in September. The home is perfect for a family gathering. Clean, well layed out and, comfortable. Loons calling at sunset. Steam rising off the lake on the cold mornings. Highly recommend this beautiful spot.

It was a girls weekend, and this place was the perfect space. It was clean and updated. It had everything we needed. It had great views even with the snow, and had the perfect number of beds/spacing/room. One comment are the beds are memory foam, so some did not like that, but majority of people were great with it. Would stay here again in a heart beat. We can only imagine how great it is in the summer with the lake there.

The house was in great condition. It seemed like either a new house or newly renovated. It was very clean, and well stocked with all of the things we needed including kitchen items and plenty of towels, shampoo, etc.

A perfect getaway for all ages! Grandparents, parents, and kids all enjoyed the beautiful views and time together!