Waterfront vacation 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.

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.

Lakefront Bright & Open 2-bdr Cottage w Open Loft

Relax in 1700 sq. ft of waterfront new construction in the beautiful Sunapee region of NH. The 21 acre pond is a slice of heaven with no motorized boats allowed so peace & quiet await you. Paddle out to the island, stroll down to the neighborhood beach & swim out to the floating dock, or take the kids over to the playground directly across the street while you hit some tennis balls. Numerous trails nearby & Mt. Sunapee just 10 min away offering 4 season activities (please click "show more").

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.

Peaceful Glamping on private 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.

Quaint lakefront; firepit, boat, kayaks, hammock

A peaceful retreat or fun-filled vacation. 160 feet of direct waterfront on crystal-clear Kolelemook Lake in the Sunapee watershed. Kayaks, paddle-boards, canoe, row boat — all provided! The house is 20 mins from ski resorts, x-country skiing, snow shoe trails, tubing. Optimal snowmobile location with several primary and secondary trails right down the street. Fully-stocked kitchen. Dishwasher. Washer/Dryer. Linens provided. Firewood provided. Complimentary bottle of wine.

Waterfront Retreat on Chalk Pond

Enjoy the peaceful and beautiful setting of our waterfront home on Chalk Pond. Whether getting away with your family or a few close friends, it is the perfect retreat with the same comforts of home. With close to 100ft of waterfront, it is ideal for all seasons. You may find yourself kayaking, swimming, hiking, or just relaxing at the house your whole stay. It is close to Mt. and Lake Sunapee and ten minutes from the local attractions of New London. Check out the Paddle Inn!

Little House on the Lake in the Forest

***7-night minimum in warmer months, Saturday check in/out*** Wake up to the call of loons in this tiny and cozy lakefront cabin. Nestled at the remote base of Mount Kearsarge, with unobstructed views of Ragged Mountain, this location affords year-round adventure on the protected south shore of Bradley Lake. Five minutes from Proctor Academy, 90 minutes from Boston. This retreat mixes ample amenities and high-speed internet with outdoor adventure!

Fall Foliage HQ- The Cottage on Paugus Bay

Enjoy peace and tranquility along the shores of Winnipesaukee's Paugus Bay. This Brand New waterfront Cottage is one of the most popular in Lakes Region and is central to all the Lakes Region has to offer. Along the western tip of the lake, easy access to I-93. The community comes with a day dock and easy access to boating and other lake activities. Come back year after year. We love repeat guests and offer discounts for second stays!