[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming 3-bedroom cottage on Halfmoon Lake in Alton with Dock, Beach, WiFi, AC Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116740000/116734400/116734303/e610c541.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116740000/116734400/116734303/f2b279aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116740000/116734400/116734303/a06b5664.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116740000/116734400/116734303/474e51a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116740000/116734400/116734303/0fa2889b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Charming 3-bedroom cottage on Halfmoon Lake in Alton with Dock, Beach, WiFi, AC provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1275 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming 3-bedroom cottage on Halfmoon Lake in Alton with Dock, Beach, WiFi, AC Lake-front cottage, 3 Bedrooms, A/C, Dock, Sandy Beach. Special pricing for this new listing. Enjoy the new kitchen, deck, heating, AC, high-speed WiFi, gas grill, use of 3 kayaks , smart tv, washer and dryer during your stay. Linens, bath towels, and beach towels are provided. Lake Winnipesaukee and Alton Bay are 7 miles. The Loon Nest on Halfmoon Lake is waiting for you at this charming 3-bedroom water-front cottage with a dock and beach in a family friendly setting. Halfmoon Lake is 283 acres, spring fed with large and small mouth bass, horned pout, and perch. We take pride in our two resident loons and occasional babies. Enjoy the lake's wildlife with our bald eagles soaring above as well as a muskrat that swims by a couple times a day. The lake front at the cottage has a shallow entry to the lake, ideal for small children. The depth at end of dock is less than 4 feet. A sandy beach is right on the property. Boats can be brought and tied on the left side of the dock. There are two boat launches on the lake. Please note that a separate dock has a Float Plane that is shared with the property and is used by a couple of pilots occasionally. Please inquire if you would like to go for a Float Plane ride and share the expenses during your stay. Alton Bay is 7 miles, Wolfeboro 16, Laconia 19 and Concord 24. This property is licensed and inspected for Short Term Rental with the Town of Alton and registered with the State of NH. Don’t let your vacation be ruined by staying somewhere unlicensed. NH License #105602 and Alton STR License #2025-001 We hope you enjoy what the Loon Nest and Halfmoon Lake has to offer. Other details to note: The depth at end of the dock is less than 4 feet. Diving is strictly prohibited. Swimming and other water recreation is inherently risky. By reserving this property, you are acknowledging this risk and are responsible for any injuries or losses incurred by swimming or participating in or using any water recreational items including by not limited to floats, kayaks, boats or any other recreational water vehicle or device. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 4 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Unit size: 1,275 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73350000/73343200/73343171/d9cb5b24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Halfmoon Lake 4BR Home w Game Room, Deck, Dock! 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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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.39547%2C-71.22878&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0hC962BwmREossg4otFyS8icarU=) Alton, NH #### What's nearby - Halfmoon Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Upper Suncook Lake - 8 min drive - 7.6 km - Lake Winnipesaukee - 14 min drive - 13.6 km - Merrymeeting Lake - 19 min drive - 18.2 km - Gunstock Mountain Resort - 37 min drive - 37.1 km #### Getting around - Tilton Station - 34 min drive - Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Sandy Point Beach Resort - ‬14 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive - ‪Johnson's Market Place - ‬11 min drive - ‪Johnson's Seafood & Steak - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming 3-bedroom cottage on Halfmoon Lake in Alton with Dock, Beach, WiFi, AC pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Charming 3-bedroom cottage on Halfmoon Lake in Alton with Dock, Beach, WiFi, AC? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming 3-bedroom cottage on Halfmoon Lake in Alton with Dock, Beach, WiFi, AC? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Charming 3-bedroom cottage on Halfmoon Lake in Alton with Dock, Beach, WiFi, AC located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Halfmoon Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Suncook River and Upper Suncook Lake. Belle Island and Pearson Island are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming 3-bedroom cottage on Halfmoon Lake in Alton with Dock, Beach, WiFi, AC Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine T. Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had an incredible stay at The Loon’s Nest! Everything was great from the moment we arrived: check-in was a breeze and we enjoyed a complimentary welcome bottle of wine on the back deck overlooking the gorgeous lake! We had everything we needed for our stay and the entire cottage was very clean and had all new appliances. We definitely took advantage of being right on the water, using the kayaks provided and taking in the amazing views! I would recommend Loon’s Nest to anyone looking for a summer getaway on a quieter lake that’s still close to all the attractions of the surrounding Lakes Region. Would definitely stay again! ##### Katherine T. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miranda T. Aug 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Richard was the perfect host! The cottage was immaculate, decorated so nicely, VERY thoughtfully put together with many nice touches! Lots of board games, binoculars, plush bath and beach towels, and so much more! A welcome card with a nice bottle of wine. Kayaks were great! If we needed anything Richard was right there to help! The deck right on the waters edge was perfection! The fishing on the lake was awesome!!! We caught so many fish! We were so impressed with everything, you can tell so much love and thought went into making it a welcoming, cozy cottage. and will definitely be back again next summer :) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cc79e91c-a872-4f08-ace9-ffe91de3bd14-1755039674162.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b5f7d5b3-f5dc-4d22-bc85-bf7d518bc32d-1755039671910.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/074b5ddc-66ae-4e4a-8ddf-553a49956eb7-1755039671706.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/db3f16ee-e51f-4ccd-953f-5694851be0cd-1755039661616.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Miranda T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dottie-Jean B. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Dottie-Jean B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025