Little Cabin Retreat – *Dog Friendly*

About this listing

Welcome to the Little Cabin Retreat!

The year-round 2-bedroom Little Cabin Retreat features a spacious deck with access to Rocky Bound Pond to enjoy all of NH’s water and outdoor activities. Swim, kayak, boat, fish, relax, repeat! YES, you can swim in the pond! Town boat launch is within a minute drive or walking distance. The Cabin is nestled in the picturesque New England small town of Croydon NH, located in the Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region. Close to Mount Sunapee.

Come see for yourself what Pond Life is all about!

Need more space?! Book both the Honeymoon Cabin! and the Little Cabin Retreat, located next to each other. Contact us for details.

Booking: Please read all the provided information to make sure the cabin is a good fit for your vacation needs. If there is an issue with your stay that would prevent you from ranking it five stars, please give us a chance to address it.

Respectful Guests only. No parties or events will be tolerated.

By booking the Cabin, you agree to the House Rules and Dog Policy.

Please be mindful of COVID-19 travel mandates in New Hampshire.

The space:
2-bedroom home. All appliances, amenities and furnishings are brand new.

Main bedroom features a king bed.

Second bedroom features two twin beds.

Living room features a sitting area with a Smart flat screen TV and DVD player. Guests can log into their own Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, Prime Video, etc. accounts.

Kitchen is equipped with all the necessities; utensils, dinnerware, pots/pans, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher. Set up on the table for four or take your creation to the sitting area on the back deck. This home is equipped with a water dispenser. Can accommodate a 4 or 5 gallon water jug, which can be purchased at local grocery stores. Please note, bottled water is required for consumption. Guests must provide their own bottled water for consumption.

Washing machine (no dryer) is an added convenience. We don’t provide detergent so bring a few pods/detergent with you if you’ll be doing laundry.

Weber Charcoal grill is located out front.

Outside on the deck you’ll find a 4-seat patio set underneath a screened in canopy with limited pond views.

Small fenced in yard features an outdoor shower and dog friendly area.
Enjoy a game of cornhole or washer toss.

Water access to Rocky Bound Pond is via a short walk down a right of way. Enjoy all outdoor seasonal activities; swim, float in a raft, launch a kayak, snowshoe, cross-country ski, ice fishing. Shorefront is shared. Bring your boat and secure it to our mooring.

A 3-person canoe is on site for guest use.

Seasonal rentals: Kayak, paddle board, floating mat are available to rent during your stay for an additional fee. Please contact us for availability!

Cleaning and supplies: This is a self-catered vacation rental (a limited supply of consumables is provided – 1 toilet paper per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher detergent and garbage bag). Each property is professionally cleaned prior to your arrival.

Guests should bring their own beach towels.

Wi-Fi is available at the cabin. New Hampshire is mountainous and cell phone reception is often intermittent. No land line is available. Verizon has better cell service.

Dog Policy:
Cabin is dog friendly, maximum 2 dogs. Non-refundable pet fee per dog under 30 lbs. is $100 per dog and a non-refundable pet fee per dog over 30 lbs. is $150 per dog. You must contact us to add dog(s) to the reservation. This fee is not included in rate and must be paid at time of booking. Only well-behaved dogs are allowed. Dogs that scratch, chew, or bark excessively are not welcome. Dogs must have no bite history. Some breeds are not accepted. Dogs must be crated when left alone in cabin. We ask that dog be well groomed and bring blanket or bed so that dog is not on cabin bedding or furniture. Health Certification to be provided prior to arrival. Guests must have personal liability insurance in place (renters or home owners). There will be $50 clean up charge if our cleaners have to remove any feces from around the cabin. There will be $75 clean up charge if our cleaners have to remove excess dog hair from the cabin, furniture or linens.

Heat and AC: October through April the heat will be turned on.
May through September an AC unit will be available.

Location:
Cabin is easily accessible from the driveway. Onsite parking for two vehicles.

This property is located a Pond Community with several cabins and cottages on the road. As typical in these communities the properties are close to each other.

It is located in a rural area with may lakes and ponds around to enjoy fishing and boating!

Easily located off of I-89.

ATV’s are allowed on certain roads throughout the Town that tie into Class VI roads and trail system for miles of exploring.

The Cabin is located within minutes to Snowmobile Trails for miles of exploring.
Snow storms: The Cabin is located in the mountains and subject to potentially large snowfalls. The location is rural and the Cabin driveway and walkway to the front door is plowed and shoveled professionally. We cannot control what time of day the plow comes and it’s safe to assume the larger the snowfall, the longer the plow delay. The plow may not come when only two inches of snow or less is forecasted. A shovel and sand/salt are provided for your convenience. Please monitor weather forecasts prior to your arrival.

Guest access:
We offer contactless check-in. We are available to answer any questions you may have during your stay. We are knowledgeable with the surrounding area, feel free to ask questions. Call or text.

A binder, located on the kitchen table, provides local attractions, area dining and instructions for appliances.

House Rules:
-Guests are required to sign a Vacation Rental Agreement prior to arrival to comply with Pond Life’s Terms of Service, Homeowners’ Association rules or local laws or regulations.
– ID verification prior to arrival
– Direct Bookings / VRBO Bookings: $500 Damage Deposit will be held on Guest’s credit card 1 day before arrival and released 7 days after departure.
– Guest must be over the age of 25 and will be an occupant of the unit during the entire reserved period
– House Rules and Dog Policy must be followed
– Quiet time is between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am
– No fires, fireworks
– No smoking is allowed in or around any property
– No large gatherings, house parties, loud noises, events, or any illegal activity shall take place at the property
– Bottled water is required for consumption
– Leaving the property tidy, running the dishwasher, and taking out the trash are expected of our guests
– Parents should be aware of where kids are at all times and young children should be supervised when on waterfront areas, beachfront, boat launches or boating and always have life jackets on when involved in boating or waterfront activities
– Parents take full responsibility for their children in all waterfront activities and boating
– Please be considerate when using cooking spices. We all love flavor, but some smells permeate longer than your stay. Any excessive odor may result in additional fees charged. Do not cook with strong aromatic foods and heavy spices inside the cabin, please use the outside grill.
– Dogs must be leashed on and off property. New Hampshire has a leash law.
– Security Deposit – if you damage the home, you may be charged up to $500
– If excessive wear and tear is found on property, or additional cleaning is necessary due to spills, trash left on site, unclean dishes, stains to furniture, carpeting, linens, paint, wallpaper, or flooring, Guest authorizes the Owner to bill them for additional fees. If at any time the maximum number of occupants is exceeded or if the Owner receives information about excessive noise, Owner has the right to evict Guest and all occupants immediately and to bill the guest a minimum service fee of $250. If any sign of smoking is discovered Guest authorizes the Owner to charge the guest a minimum $500 cleaning fee. Unless the rental policy specifically allows, if any sign of any pet is discovered Guest authorizes Owner to charge the guest an additional minimum $500 cleaning fee.
– Properties are fully furnished properties that will include bedspreads, linens, blankets, pillows, towels, a fully equipped kitchen, TV, furnishings unless otherwise specified.
-Travel Insurance is highly recommended for any stay.
– All properties managed by Pond Life Vacation Rentals have on-site devices for the safety and security of guests and the home. Any attempt to turn off, damage, disrupt or remove these devices will lead to fines and/or eviction without a refund. This home has the following devices: Sound Decibel Monitor – does not record, monitors noise level, located in common areas throughout the home.
– These rentals cannot be used for business purposes
-The number of guests listed on the booking reservation is considered the maximum number of guests approved and authorized to be on the property, staying the night or visiting. A guest is any adult or child at the property. No unauthorized guests on the property at any time. Disregarding this is cause for booking being terminated and guests being asked to vacate the property. No refunds will be given. Guests will be charged $100 per night per person for guests exceeding the approved number of guests.

We are off-property, but located just down the road. We are knowledgeable with the surrounding area, feel free to ask questions. Call or text.

A binder, located on the kitchen table, provides local attractions, area dining and instructions for appliances.

In a Pond Community with several cabins and cottages on the road. As typical in these communities the properties are close to each other. It is located in a rural area with may lakes and ponds around to enjoy fishing and boating!

Easily located off of I-89