Gilmanton IW Gilmanton Iron Works Library Hotels

"Had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cozy cottage. Cottage was as described, and pictured. Would highly recommend to anyone."

"The property was impeccable, spacious, well stocked with towels and bathing essentials. It was a cozy location to enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery."

"A beautiful house on the lake. We loved how quiet it was there. The house had everything there that we needed and then some. The house was so welcoming that it made us feel right at home. "

"Beautiful spot with something for all ages"

"This is our second time staying here. We love it so much! The view is spectacular. The home is set up so there was plenty of room for my group of six to spread out. Can’t wait for next year!"

"Gorgeous, sparkling, pet friendly home on a quiet lake. Every amenity you could possibly need, including more than just a starter supply on the paper products. Alyssa and her property manager Sara were very responsive, providing clear check-in instructions and answering any questions that we had. They were very accommodating with our pups and genuinely want their guests to have an amazing stay. Thank you!"

"The code didn't work when we arrived so check in wasn't great. Summer in NE is the time to be outdoors, but the deck of this house was literally rotting; the deck furniture was broken and only offered seating for two people. The home is on a shallow, dirty cove of water, full of yellow and brown algae. It does not look safe to swim in. The grass in front of the house was a foot tall and the back of the house is in desperate need of landscaping. The neighbors are very close and there is no privacy. Inside the house I came upon this mess in the shower and the owner's response was "It's still operable". Not "I'm sorry for the mess, would you mind cleaning it up for us"? The walls of the house are paper thin and you can hear everything. The decor is cheap and aged. The rudeness of the owner, Shawn, was the icing on the a miserable experience. When I reached out the first morning to tell him we would not be staying, he was argumentative and mocking. He has zero customer service skills and should not be dealing with the public. The photos on this listing looked good, but those photos are not reality. I have never had such a poor experience renting a cottage and hope I never do again. Steer clear!"

"Great view, wonderful lake!"

"We had a relaxing visit at this little gem. Our only complaint was a lack of towels, but we discovered more in their storage room. We also bought towels and left them for future guests. The microwave didn't work, but that's such a minor inconvenience. The home is so peaceful! We were there for a death in a family so it meant the world to us that it was so very relaxing. Definitely check out the trading post shop that does pizza. It was delicious! The screened in porch was our favorite place to eat, enjoy coffee and a cocktail in the evening. My four year old caught a fish off of a line she found in the sand and an old hook with a piece of cheese. I bet the fishing is great if you bring the gear! "