Waterfront holiday rentals in Merrimack County

Charming 3 Bedroom Concord New Englander

Your family & friends will be close to everything when you stay at The Charles House. Renovated & modern kitchen & bath, living/dining and separate den. Sleeping for 8, private & spacious yard & seasonal views of the Contoocook River! Walking distance to food, day spa, bakery, hardware store. Within a few miles: apple orchard, a canoe/kayak adventure park, grocery store/liquor store, retail & Northern Rail Trail. North 15 minutes, the Tilton Outlets! 6 miles to downtown Concord! Sorry, no pets.

Newer Home on quiet 200 acre lake - sleeps 6

Less than an hour from Manchester, Concord & Keene, this new home offers relaxation & year-round adventure. This lakefront property has a dock, with kayaks & paddleboards. You could also walk down the paved road to the neighborhood beach & swim platform. About 30 minutes to Pats Peak, Sunapee, or Crotched Mtn ski resorts. Beds for 6, 2 full baths, W/D, fully equipped kitchen, open living space, gas fireplace, water views, gas grill, parking, firepit, internet. We do not allow pets or smoking.

The SugarShack at Sweetwater

Welcome to our off-the-grid cabin, sleeping 2-4 people with an upstairs loft & downstairs custom Murphy bed. It's equipped with lights, mini-fridge, Bluetooth speakers & an indoor/outdoor bar. Outside you'll find a private fire pit & charcoal grill, a shared outdoor kitchen pavilion w/ gas grill (stocked with cooking supplies) & the outdoor bathroom w/ a real flushing toilet, sink and outdoor shower. Access the Tooky River just steps away and enjoy plenty of space, privacy & beautiful scenery!

Large Private Lake House

Spacious lake house with a private beach, directly on Lake Todd in Newbury, NH, located within the Lake Sunapee Region. Fish for bass, pickerel or swim/boat to one of the lake's three islands. Relax on the water or on one of the large decks overlooking the lake. Enjoy local outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, golfing, fishing & kayaking. Mt Sunapee ski area is only 10 minutes down the road. Enjoy ice skating and cross country skiing right out your door in the winter or cozy by the fire.

Kolelemook Cottage!

Kolelemook Cottage - a peaceful lakeside retreat that offers something for everyone all year round. With pristine and shallow water, this lake is perfect for family recreation. We offer an inflatable swim platform, children and adult kayaks, as well as a paddle board for seasonal enjoyment (available Memorial Day-October 15). Board games and Smart TV for indoor entertainment. 10 min. to downtown New London, 20 min. to Sunapee Ski Resort, with loads of hiking options just a short drive away.

Picturesque Dunbarton Waterfront Cottage

New dock coming in 2026. Lakefront cottage in the center of New England. Our home has everything you need for your waterfront retreat. Enjoy morning coffee or go fishing on your private dock. Step out the front door and you are at the community park and playground. Walk 2 minutes to the community beach or 5 minutes to the start of 7 miles of hiking trails. Golf is less than 5 minutes' drive and skiing is 25 minutes away. Breathtaking fall foliage, and snowmobiling and ice fishing in winter.

Lakeside cottage. Gorgeous view & several boats.

Come and enjoy a relaxing stay at our peaceful cottage on Daniels Lake. The small, recently-renovated home is in a rural setting but close to restaurants, shopping, parks, ski slopes, golf courses, lakes and quaint New England villages. The large deck has a gorgeous view of the lake. Four kayaks, two canoes, standup paddle board and pedal boat are available to use on the lake which is known for its good fishing. Two bedrooms, dining room and living room overlook the lake and woods.

The Tent on Beaver Pond

We are offering a beautiful, COMFORTABLE, option to camping. Our off grid tent comes with all the comforts of home including a wood stove and reading nook! It is nestled into a hemlock grove overlooking the active beaver pond. Walking trails and local activities at a stones throw. If you have a small boat or kayaks- BRING them! We have space in the yard and lots of local places to send you to get good use out of them. Please do not use on our pond. We have a boat available for use.

Waterfront w Kayaks, Pool table, Pergola, Firepit

Waterfront location nestled in the heart of Laconia. Located on a river connected to Lake Opechee.. Less than 5 minute walk the lake, beaches and downtown. A beautiful 7 mile walking trail “wow trail” right near the property. 2 water facing decks, 1 front porch, 2 grills, fire pit under the pergola, Sundeck on the river, and 2 kayaks are provided with the home. Close to lake Winni, Weirs beach, Bank of NH Pavilion, Gunstock ski and many more local attractions all 10 minutes away

Private Beach, Lake Front, Family Friendly Cottage

Our clean private sandy beach, with a gentle slope is perfect for all swimmers. Sawyer Lake is a fun community. Enjoy our fun lakefront cottage with the perfect layout. 15 min. to Gunstock, Weirs Beach & Tilton Outlets • Kids will want to stay downstairs with a walkout, Foosball table, board games, TV, and 2 gaming systems [XBox 360° & Wii] with games. • Adults relax in peace upstairs with 2 private bedrooms, living area, & wood burning fireplace. Ask about weekends.

Waterfront Cabin on Beautiful Highland Lake!

Quiet lake experience, especially on weekdays, to get away and reset your busy life! This historic renovated "boat house" comes with 2 kayaks for your use at no extra charge. We recently added an outdoor shower in addition to an indoor claw foot bath tub. There is a small private outdoor deck. Lots to do in the surrounding area, but most people don't want to leave this beautiful setting. (Pets are not permitted)

Smokey Pines Camp

Cozy, private cottage on the Suncook River. Great for kayaking, fishing, tubing, and swimming. Very private with meadow, outdoor picnic areas, and fire pits. Within walking distance to Bear Brook State Park. 40-minute drive to Portsmouth, Manchester, and Lake Winnepasakee. One hour away from the New Hampshire White Mountains and Boston.