Lakefront Retreat w/Private Beach Kayaks Included!

Entire home in Farmington, New Hampshire

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Alyssa
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

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On the lake

This home is right on Baxter Lake.

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Your own private slice of lakefront heaven! A dreamy retreat on beautiful Baxter Lake with a sandy beach right outside your door. Three kayaks and a rowboat are included, so you can be on the water within minutes of arrival. Lounge on the deck, dine al fresco, gather around the fire pit, & rinse off in the brand-new outdoor shower after a day on the lake. When you're ready to venture out, Rochester is just 10 minutes away & Portsmouth is an easy 30-minute drive, but you may not want to leave!

The space
Welcome to your lakeside haven on Baxter Lake, hosted by HelmsBnB!

This charming 3 bedroom (plus bonus loft space), 1 bathroom (plus brand new outdoor shower) home sleeps 6 and offers direct lake access right out the back door. Baxter Lake is a peaceful, spring-fed lake - ideal for swimming, kayaking, fishing, and genuine unplugging.

Inside, an open-concept living and dining room with expansive windows frames stunning lake views from every angle. Kids will love the playful loft retreat - cozy for movie nights, afternoon naps, or extra sleeping. Adults can decompress in the bright, airy main living space.

Main Floor:

-Open concept living and dining with expansive windows and stunning lake views
-King bedroom
-Queen bedroom
-Bedroom with twin bunk beds (+ additional twin trundle)
-Full bathroom

Lower level:
-Laundry room
-Opens right up to the backyard

Bonus Loft:
- Extra twin mattresses for overflow sleeping, movie nights, or a kids' hangout

Outdoors (where you'll spend most of your time):
- Private beach with direct Baxter Lake access
- 3 kayaks + rowboat included - launch straight from the backyard
- Upper deck: gas grill + fire pit dining table
- Lower covered patio: lounge seating + fire table dining
- Backyard fire pit with Adirondack seating and lake views
- Brand-new outdoor shower - perfect for rinsing off after the lake
- 2 sun loungers
- 0.2 miles from the public boat launch

10 minutes to Rochester, 20 minutes to Dover, 30 minutes to Portsmouth - where you can enjoy a plethora of dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation options!

Guest access
You have full access to the house, with the exception of a locked owners closet.

While we strive to minimize guest disturbances, we regularly maintain our home and may conduct lawn care during reservations, particularly on weekdays or during longer stays.

Other things to note
We are dog friendly and allow well trained/house broken dogs (2 dogs, max). We must know at the time of booking and prior to your arrival if you will be traveling with your pup. There is a $125 per dog fee, which does not cover any damage or yard clean up. Please note that we do not allow cats due to guest allergies.

We have installed exterior only security cameras for the safety of both guest and property. These cameras are actively recording both audio and video on all exterior entrances and side doors. Any tampering with cameras, including, but not limited to covering and otherwise disabling of these cameras are grounds for early termination of reservation with no refunds whatsoever.

No smoking inside or near any open exterior doors or throwing any cigarette butts on the ground. There is a $250 fee if violated.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Private beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 32 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Farmington, New Hampshire, United States

Meet your host

Superhost
1,120 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: Bentley University & Vanderbilt
We are passionate airbnb hosts and travelers who love meeting new people from all over the world! We host our own homes and help cohost for others. Each of our properties is unique and offers different things for different groups, we hope you will call one of them home for your trip! Need help hosting your home? Reach out - we'd love to help! IG HelmsBnB

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm

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