Surrounded by Lake Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam on either side, Laconia in New Hampshire is also known as the “city on the lakes”. The city’s rich history returns to a primitive settlement in Weirs, named after an ancient fishing device. Weirs Beach, Bartlett Beach, and WOW Trail are some of the best attractions here. Riders can visit Laconia in June as the city hosts Motorcycle Week for nine days every year which ends on Father’s Day. Besides, the city also hosts Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby every winter. So if you are planning to visit this beautiful lake city any time soon, check out this list of the best vacation rentals in Laconia, New Hampshire.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 14, 2024.
1. Beautiful waterfront house with a fire pit and pergola (from USD 358)
This beautiful vacation rental is located on a river that is connected to Lake Opechee. This house offers private access to the river. Two kayaks are available so you can go down the river with your friends and make fun memories. Moreover, you can relax in the tiki hut with a glass of lemonade.
There is a patio overlooking the river where you can sit and have a conversation with your friends. The fire pit under the pergola allows you to spend cosy evenings with your loved ones. To make your stay even more comfortable, this rental features a nicely decorated living room and a well-equipped kitchen for a home-like vibe.
2. Castle Rest (from USD 725)
Ideal for huge families, this beautiful lakefront house serves the best view of Lake Winnipesaukee, rimmed by picturesque mountains. You can enjoy these mesmerizing views from the patio as well. The beautifully furnished living room features a gas fireplace that keeps you warm during chilly nights. Additionally, the bathrooms and the kitchen are well-equipped.
This pet-friendly house features a well-furnished balcony where you can sit and enjoy the sunsets. The sloping green lawn beside the home features a playhouse for children. Weirs Beach is right across the street, so you can walk down with your kids and have fun there. On Friday nights, you can watch the fireworks shimmer in the beautiful night sky.
3. Luxurious house with beautiful lake views (from USD 627)
Located less than 1 km (0.62 mi) from the main beach, this luxurious house is perfect for large families. A furnished porch with a gas fire pit in the front offers a breathtaking view of the lake and the mountains surrounding it. The beautifully decorated living room features a stone fireplace that keeps you warm during cold evenings.
While the well-equipped kitchen offers you the comfort of home, the indoor hot tub and sauna give you the luxury of a resort. You can park up to four cars in the driveway, and two more in the garage. To make your trip worthwhile, don’t forget to visit the nearby Ahern State Park and Endicott Rock Park during your stay.
4. Luxurious lakefront property with access to hot tub and beach bar (from USD 704)
This luxurious lakefront house is located close to Akwa Marina Yacht Club. Akwa Marina Beach Bar is known for its delicious lobster roll, so make sure to try it once. You can also enjoy full access to the yacht club’s amenities such as the hot tub and custom pool. Moreover, you can spend some quality time at the beach and outdoor fire pit.
Inside, the house features a spacious open-concept living room and a fully functional kitchen. While there are so many beach activities to indulge in, you can enjoy watching movies in the theatre on the third floor which features a 120-inch HD screen. In the evening, you can rest by the fireplace in the living room.
5. Twin Maples (from USD 244)
Ideal for large families, this four-bedroom house features a living room with a fireplace. In the backyard, there is a furnished patio. You can grill some meat and enjoy it on the picnic table. You can sit in the front yard and have your morning tea or breakfast. If you get bored, you can access the game room that features board games.
The private driveway can accommodate three to four cars easily. Pets are allowed in this rental with a fee of 100 USD per pet. Lake Winnisquam and Belknap Mill Society Museum are located within 1.61 km (1 mi) from the property.
6. Lakefront house with a private dock (from USD 286)
This beautiful lakefront house features a huge yard overlooking the lake. This yard extends to a private dock facing so that you can easily kayak around the lake. The rental provides a single-person kayak and a three-person canoe. You may also spend cosy evenings with your loved ones by the fire pit. Moreover, you can have breakfast on the patio while enjoying the lake views.
While indoors, a spacious living room with huge windows offers the best view. The availability of a kitchen and dining area allows you to prepare and serve home-cooked meals. Besides, you can visit the nearby Opechee Park Cove Beach located at a 0.32-km (0.20-mi) distance from this rental.
Top guest reviews
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a small lake that has little boat trafficKitchen is updated with everything neededAnd as someone who is familiar with rentals was chagrined at the request to bring our own paper products ie toilet paper really?The deck and sunroom overlooking the lake are ideal places to enjoy the view eat or readwe spent our time outside on the porch after grilling and enjoying the early summer breezeCleanliness:
Exceptionally clean and tastefully decoratedHouse Was very clean and beautifulThe house is tastefully decoratedVery nice and clean placeIt was everything we were after for our relaxing lakeside retreatHost:
Kimberly and Carlos were kind accommodating responsive and easy to communicate withLovely home in a great location close to all the area attractionsDefinitely plan to return again next yearThe owners are great and communicate really wellThe sunporch room is where we spent most of our time with gas stoveRead more reviewsLocation:
The house has a dock and firepit near the shore andjust beautiful Check in was a breezeThe front of house is looking at back of a school where the trash recpticles are located ( and emptied at 5:30 in the morning)Lake was quite and had a public launch right across the way Common space was plentiful and kitchen had all basic needsThe house is on a residential street and close to others but it is very quiet
7. Cosy cottage with access to two private beaches (from USD 173)
Ideal for solo travellers and small families, this cosy cottage is part of a condo association that features two private beaches. You can access these beaches and spend fun time with your loved ones. After returning from the beach, you can relax on the well-furnished patio while enjoying the sunsets.
Available from May to October, the cottage features a fully equipped kitchen so that you can prepare comfortable meals. You may also prepare some barbecue for lunch, or get cosy by the outdoor fire pit in the evenings. Apart from the beaches, you can visit Stone Gate Vineyard located just 1.77 km (1.10 mi) from this rental.
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the Terrace furniture was dirtyWish we could have stayed right on the waterExactly how it was describedThe bunk is definitely not suited for young kids -The kitchen is small but very well stocked - The owner provides everything you will need Check in was easyCleanliness:
but it was very clean and everything was updatedNo place to store our clothessmall but clean semi private beachesunfortunately the grill was not cleanso we left our luggage in car and took out our clothes dailyHost:
I contacted the owner on the third day and let's just say she was less than helpful because I waited to contact her about our concernsOwner was great with all the help great 4 day getawayThe owner was very helpful with any questions with a quick response timeOwner was more than helpful and very friendly to talk to after our arrival Would recommend to allWould definitely book again for the two of usRead more reviewsLocation:
great Location was convenient but fairly noisy due to proximity to the street but not a big dealnearby small beach access within walking distance butand no Nesn for Red Sox games husband was disappointedBeautiful location as well as convenience to everything neededThe location was beautiful and there was lots to do in the area
8. Little Bear (from USD 143)
This lakefront studio cottage, Little Bear, is ideal for solo travellers or couples. The window-facing bed allows you to wake up to the majestic view of the lake. Besides, you can also use the kitchenette to prepare quick meals.
The beach is right in front of the cottage and you can hop down any time to swim. Fishing is another fun activity that you can try while you are here. Basking in the shared sundeck might also sound good. You can also sit on the well-furnished shared balcony enjoying the marina views. The Weirs Beach boardwalk featuring restaurants and other shops is 0.4 km (0.25 mi) away from this rental.
Top guest reviews
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the a/c and fan kept the cottage perfect temperaturethe view from our bed out onto the water was gorgeous and a treat to wake up tosuper clean with a great air conditionerCleanliness:
very clean and cozythe cabin was very clean and was in a perfect locationan absolutely wonderful place to stay - clean comfortable serene and convenientthe airbnb itself was cute clean and had everything we neededit was extremely clean and the perfect location for a weekend getawayHost:
patrick's a great host who cares about his guestpatrick was a fantastic hostpatrick was an excellent host very communicativepatrick was great host and always available if neededgreat place to stay wonderful host beautiful surroundingsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and great beach areagreat location had a blastwonderful cabin in a great locationthe location is fantastic and convenientwalking distance to the weirs berach boardwalk and entertainment
9. Ground-floor condo with shared outdoor pool
Suitable for small families, this beautiful ground-floor condo is located across the street from Lake Winnipesaukee in Paugus Bay Plaza. Weirs Beach is located at a 10-minute distance from this rental. It offers access to a shared outdoor pool where you can spend some time relaxing. The private balcony is furnished with a small table and a chair.
The condo features a beautifully decorated living room with a flat-screen TV. The living space extends to a small dining space and a well-equipped kitchen. An adequately furnished bedroom and a spacious bathroom offer added comfort. Additionally, free on-site parking is available.
Laconia, New Hampshire, United StatesSuperhost
Accommodates: 6
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
wifi and cable access was great to unwind at nightvery comfortable new beds and beddingdouble sink bathroom is nicethanks for the lovely stay iβd recommend a child under the age of 5 stay on the twin bedCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablevery clean space with a beautiful kitchennice comfortable place - clean and well stockedvery nice and clean condothe place was nice and cleanHost:
the hosts were amazingthe host was very responsive to any questions/concernsjonathan was very helpful both getting set up and getting into the spacea great stay all around very nice hosts who allowed a very early check injonathan was very responsive and we look forward to staying againRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing location and pricethe location is greatwonderful location close to everything awesome communicationit was a great central location for most local popular attractionsit was very cozy and the location was great
10. Comfy apartment with open-concept kitchen (from USD 123)
This comfy apartment is located close to WOW Trail allowing you to go for refreshing walks during your stay. The apartment features an open-plan kitchen with a dining area, perfect for a small family. A simple yet neatly furnished living room features a flat-screen TV. After an exhausting day out, you can unwind in the living room watching TV, or relax in bed reading a book.
Parking within the premises is available for free. You can drive down to Weirs Beach located 9.66 km (6 mi) away from this rental. You can also visit Gunstock Mountain Resort located at an 11.27-km (7-mi) distance from this rental.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we appreciated the ac in both bedrooms netflix and hulu fully appointed kitchen and caliseβs warm hospitalitythere is also nice furniture in the apartment and the bathroom is greatitβs even bigger than the pictures show the beds are so comfortable even the couch is so cozyspace / decor:great simple modern full kitchenthe apartment was clean spacious and had all of the amenities we neededCleanliness:
it was very clean and comfortablebig clean quiet place to stayit was clean and spacious for uscalise's place is super clean and comfortablepro: this place was super cleanHost:
amazing hosts and impeccable placeshe was also very quick to respond which was very helpfulgreat place to stay hosts were quick to communicate and helpfulshe was responsive and came the next day while we were outcheck-in:calise and the staff at the happy cow ice cream shop make checking in a breezeRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for easy access to the lakes region travelgreat location and excellent accommodationsgreat location close to everything but still quietwonderful location not too far away from the water or weirβs beachgreat location ice cream shop below was a plus
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Laconia is home to small yet cosy beaches surrounded by beautiful mountains. If this is your vibe, Laconia is the perfect destination for you. Find the best vacation rentals in Laconia, New Hampshire, above and book a suitable stay.
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