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Lakefront home with gym, game room, home theatre, & private beach with boathouse

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 18669 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront home with gym, game room, home theatre, & private beach with boathouse

Lake Shore Drive

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Welcome to Strolling Woods on the enchanting Lake Shore Drive on Webster Lake! Step into a world of comfort and luxury with our delightful 7,200 sq. ft., Adirondack-style deck house nestled on the shores of Lake Webster in Franklin. Boasting a warm ambience, this unique property invites you to immerse yourself in its charms.

Embark on scenic walks through 750 private acres of wildlife-filled trails or enjoy a bike ride into town. Fitness enthusiasts can use the full gym, which includes a new Life Fitness cable crossover machine, bench press, dumbbells, incline/decline treadmill, rower, and elliptical machine. Entertain guests in the oversized granite kitchen, additional sunroom, or game room equipped with a pool table, Ping-Pong, foosball, and classic Pac-Man and Galaga machines.

Kids will love the chickens on the property—you can help yourself to fresh eggs from inside the chicken hutch. If apples are in season, there are unlimited pick-your-own apples in the field!

Unwind in the state-of-the-art 24-seat movie theater with stadium seating. A short stroll across a residential road will lead you to 150 feet of sandy beach featuring a screened gazebo and a private boat house with a dock and boat garage.

Inside, enjoy the wet bar, central air-conditioning, three gas fireplaces, and sunroom while taking in breathtaking water views. Feel free to explore the surroundings with bicycles, kayaks, and fishing gear, which are freely available. Take advantage of the convenient boat ramp on the lake, tie up your ski or fishing boat to the private dock, or revel in the backyard's private pond with a brook and a nostalgic 9-hole golf course.

Though the golf course is no longer regularly maintained, it is mowed sporadically, and its tees and greens remain recognizable for those seeking a hearty golfing adventure. Delight in the abundant fishing opportunities on the most heavily stocked lake in all of NH, or savor the tranquility of Webster Lake, free from the heavy boat traffic of larger lakes in the area.

3 out of the 4 lower-level bedroom are designed with their own bathrooms, offering ample privacy. Two main suites and two loft-style bedrooms provide additional comfort and space. Pamper yourself in the oversized soaking tub with lake views in the lower-level main bedroom, or enjoy the dual sinks and two-headed shower in the upstairs main bedroom.

Our dog-friendly haven offers luxurious comforts and a touch of history, with remnants of old barns, blacksmith shops, and carriage roads.

This unique home is not just a getaway but a venue for large family vacations, special events, retreats, and more! Come experience the magic of Lake Shore Drive on Webster Lake – where comfort, history, and luxury converge.

Things to Know
This property is managed by Vacasa New Hampshire LLC

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 9 vehicles.

Dock details:




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of New Hampshire

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 7,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

88419

About the area

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Franklin, NH

What's nearby

  • Webster Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Toad Hall - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Tanger Outlets Tilton - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Lake Winnisquam - 25 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Ragged Mountain Ski Resort - 33 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 21 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Chef Of Franklin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casamigos - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Smitty's Cinema - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront home with gym, game room, home theatre, & private beach with boathouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront home with gym, game room, home theatre, & private beach with boathouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront home with gym, game room, home theatre, & private beach with boathouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront home with gym, game room, home theatre, & private beach with boathouse located?

This family-friendly Franklin holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Webster Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Toad Hall and Franklin Regional Hospital. Tarbin Gardens and Daniel Webster Birthplace State Historic Site are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Lakefront home with gym, game room, home theatre, & private beach with boathouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Overall a great stay - had plenty of bedrooms, everything we needed for our stay, and was perfectly quirky. The place wasn't perfectly clean, but it was also tough for a place that big. Some of the light switches also didn't work, but those are minor quibbles, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth N., Charlotte, NC

Week at the lake
Overall the week went well. There were definitely pros and cons of this house. Here are the pros: Nice starter sort of paper towels, laundry detergent and dish soap Prosecco and maple syrup gift basket Soap/shampoo in each bath Nice kitchen Luv the movie theater Nice new dock @ beach Very nice float with chairs Kayaks and paddle boat were great. (Paddle boat could use a good scrub) Beautiful lake Beautiful view from house Very nice deck. The biggest area of improvement with this house is it really just needs a deep cleaning. There were cobwebs in the kitchen and workout room and you could see all the dust on the workout mat when the sun was shining in. The ping pong table had drink rings all over it - doesn’t like like it ever gets cleaned. The cleaning crew also left out a bunch of vacuums and brooms in the kitchen - I’m sure they have a home other than the kitchen corner. (The brooms were old and worn and need replacing.) The gazebo could also use a deep clean. We rent each year and this house was very expensive compared to what we’ve paid in past years. I would expect it to be sparkling clean. It looks like the cleaning crew gave it a quick once over. In fairness the management company they did volunteer to have the cleaners come back. We declined this option.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Trip, Returning; Few Changes would be appreciated
Loved it. Great house for our family gathering, 3 generations, all adults. We made daily use of the lake, game room, theater room as well as the large kitchen and rest of the house. Laundry also convenient. Loved it and will be returning next year! Next time hope it's a bit cooler in the evenings so we can use the firepit at the top of the hill! Couple improvements would help significantly improve the experience include: 1) Please install remote blinds on the HUGE windows to keep the temp down in the living area - sun blasts in from early morning to around noon and makes it too hot to use the fantastic view (and windows are too high for all manual blinds) 2) put small trash cans in the bathrooms (we used most of them and lack of garbage cans for floss etc. was inconvenient). Overall great place and we're looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family reunion home!
The house is perfect for family reunions. A large living room/kitchen dining area where everyone can be together, but also quiet places for the introverts to escape to. TV theater was great on rainy days, and the lake was beautiful. We rented a boat, so having the boat house was so convenient. Fishing off the dock we caught bass and sunfish, about one every minute! Vacasa was very quick in addressing the few concerns we had on arrival. Property is great for a casual walk through the woods and fields. Franklin and area towns had shopping, ice cream shops, Hannefords and Super Walmart. I highly recommend this gem in the middle of New Hampshires Lake District.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Namita G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House for Big Group
Overall, our stay at the house was pleasant. The location was great, and the cleanliness was satisfactory. We enjoyed the game room and home theater. Enough bedrooms for big group which is tough to find. However, we found the kitchen utensils to be outdated/lacking and the living room furniture could use an upgrade for added comfort. Hot water takes a while as house is big. Despite these minor issues, we enjoyed our time there and would consider staying again if improvements are made.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny V., Durham, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends trip
Great property. WiFi was iffy at times but otherwise, the property and house were perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigha K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, slow Wifi
Property was lovely, super clean and nice, excellent amenities. Only downside is the WiFi was very slow, which was only a problem since we were on a work offsite and needed to do zoom meetings. For a vacation or leisure trip, this wouldn’t be a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Spot
This was the perfect spot for our retired siblings and spouses gathering. The living room with a fantastic view of the lake was big enough for all of us to gather comfortably. Each couple enjoyed lovely bedroom with private bath. Spacious kitchen with two refrigerators and a second dishwasher was a benefit for our family who all love to cook. We are already planning our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Webster Lake Paradise
Exceptional property. Hit the mark on everything we were looking for. We had a multi-generational family vacation that we all enjoyed immensely. Strolling Woods does not disappoint, pictures and description are 100% accurate. Webster Lake is the perfect spot to enjoy our water activities. Kuddos to the host !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard L., Sarasota FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun filled week rain or shine
Very unique grounds and house. Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms on all 3 levels. The gym was used daily by some and the billiards ping pong and movie theatre were great to have. Corn hole boards and horseshoes for outdoor fun. We collected eggs from chicken coop and enjoyed s’mores at the fire pit. The beach was great with kayaks and a peddle boat. All the kids swam out to the raft daily. The gazebo on the water is comfy and screened. When there were issues the management team responded. We appreciated the Weber outdoor grills and the second refrigerator. A great time was had by all ages 1 to 78. We would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula R., Winchester, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for team building!
Nine of us (leadership team) stayed together for 3 nights for corporate strategy work and team building. The house is wonderful - great kitchen/dining/living room layout. Comfortable private rooms/spaces for all. Beautiful views and property. Only slight challenge was internet bandwidth (they had two wifi options) but perhaps understandable when many of us needed it at the same time. The property managers were very helpful/responsive (we had one minor problem with check-in that was immediately addressed). Overall, I would highly recommend - we all agreed we'd love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Loved the house. Was everything advertised. Perfect for larger groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Bijan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great choice for a large group
Overall a great choice for larger groups. We had 5 couples, a few single adults and 5 kids fit comfortably. Having the beach and dock across the street, a chicken coop on-site and a fire pit a short walk from the house was great. The only complaints I would have is that the home had a few rooms not as well cleaned, a shortage of towels/paper towels/TP, a few of the beds were very creaky or had loose boards, and the instructions for the wifi / theater were totally incorrect. Apart from those few small issues, we had a great time and would consider returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb C., Cedaredge

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of space for 16 adults to sleep, cook & play outside in the yard and on the lake
Check in was very easy. Everything that was needed in the kitchen, second fridge made it easier for food storage. Plenty of beds, bathrooms and space for 16 adults. The indoor and outdoor space was perfect. The trails out back, the seating area on the hill as well as the fresh eggs were a bonus. A very memorable time for our family to celebrate my mother’s 80th birthday. Would definitely recommend this property for larger groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness
An idyllic summer week with our family.
The house, the location, the property, and the gorgeous lake just across a quiet street, made our family reunion 50th Anniversary celebration perfect in every way. The house is absolutely beautiful and easily fit all 21 of us. We hiked, swam & kayaked, roasted marshmallows, played soccer and volleyball on the huge lawn, biked around the lake and on the rail trail, exercised in the gym, and fell in love with the chickens. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019