Title: Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock Lakefront vacation home in Meredith with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock (Meredith)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114160000/114156300/114156253/6b337cfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock (Meredith)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114160000/114156300/114156253/143649e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock (Meredith)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114160000/114156300/114156253/3100bdcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi - Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock (Meredith)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114160000/114156300/114156253/49242dee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock (Meredith)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114160000/114156300/114156253/83f227f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities at Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1378 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock Tucked on Bear Island without a road in sight, this lakefront cabin is only reachable by boat. You’ll have your own private beach, a wraparound screened-in porch, and a dock that opens to 72 square miles of water. Inside: room for 8, real beds, hot showers, and space for late-night card games. Take the boat out for ice cream, hike to church, or swim \`til dinner. No boat? - we’ll help you get here! Sleep ✓ 2 queen bedrooms ✓ Loft with 1 queen + 2 twins ⎯▹ Smart TVs, fans Eat ✓ Full kitchen with lake-facing window ⎯▹ Cooktop, microwave, dual coffee pot, potable water ✓ Dining table on screened porch ⎯▹ Propane + charcoal grills, basic cookware, outdoor seating Refresh ✓ 1 full bath with tub ✓ 1 half bath ⎯▹ lake-friendly soaps, outdoor rinse area Chill ✓ Wraparound screened porch with lake views ⎯▹ Dining table, card games, lounge chairs, breezy and bug-free Work ✓ No dedicated desk space ⎯▹ Wi-Fi avail (island-dependent), table seating inside and on porch Extras ✓ Washer + dryer in detached bunkhouse ⎯▹ AC units, no dishwasher, portable fans Outdoor ✓ 40-ft dock + mooring ✓ Private sandy beach and fire pit ⎯▹ Adirondack chairs, trail access from yard, wooded lot Experience Overview ✓ Fully boat-access — no roads, no cars ✓ 40-ft private dock, sandy beach, mooring ✓ Host can help arrange transport if you don’t have a boat ✓ Lake trail access out back to Red Trail + St. John’s Church ✓ Dog-friendly, with gear stash in bunkhouse ✓ Peaceful, wooded lot with direct water access ✓ Quick boat rides to Meredith, Center Harbor, and Weirs Beach Nearby Things to Do \~ ✓ Red Trail ⎯▹ 2 min walk ⎯▹ Leads to St. John\`s Church and circles the island ✓ St. John\`s Church ⎯▹ 10 min walk ⎯▹ Historic chapel, open Sundays in summer ✓ Swimming + fishing ⎯▹ From your dock ⎯▹ Calm water, sandy bottom, clear access ✓ Center Harbor ⎯▹ 12 min boat ⎯▹ Kayak rental, groceries, café ✓ Meredith Bay ⎯▹ 15 min boat ⎯▹ Dining, shops, farmers market, town docks Nearby Dining \~ ✓ Gusto Italian Café (Center Harbor) ⎯▹ 12 min boat ⎯▹ Breakfast, espresso, casual pasta plates ✓ Town Docks (Meredith) ⎯▹ 15 min boat ⎯▹ Burgers, seafood, dock dining ✓ Lago (Meredith) ⎯▹ 15 min boat ⎯▹ Upscale lakeside dining with boat access ✓ Rubbin Butts Smokehouse (Center Harbor) ⎯▹ 12 min boat ⎯▹ Smokehouse FAQs ➤ Can I work remotely? Yes, but Wi-Fi is weather-dependent. Best for unplugged stays. ➤ What if I don’t have a boat? Patricia can help arrange transport — just let her know before you book. ➤ Are dogs allowed? Yes — bring your pup. Just no dogs on beds, and pick up in the yard. ➤ Is the water drinkable? Yes, potable water is provided in the home. ➤ Any quirks? No roads, no dishwasher, and you’ll carry your gear from the boat. Bring your own linens. That’s the charm. ❤️ Meet Your Host Hosting guests from around the world is my full-time passion, and I love creating curated spaces where memories are made. I\`m always just a call or text away and look forward to helping you feel right at home. If there\`s anything you need, don’t hesitate to reach out! Your host, —Patricia ✓ Entire home, beach, dock, bunkhouse laundry ✓ Easy trail access from the property ✓ Fire pit and grills on-site ✓ I live off-site but available by message ✓ She responds quickly and can help coordinate arrival ✓ Bring your own boat or arrange a ride with Patricia ✓ Boat ride: 10–15 min to Center Harbor or Meredith ✓ No dishwasher ✓ Island terrain means you\`ll carry gear from the dock — pack smart & bring your own linens ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak ### 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: 1,378 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114939400/114939320/89eaf761.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Dock, Boat Access & Sunrise Views Meredith - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space CA $369 CA $900 total includes taxes & fees Dec 9 - Dec 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=114939320&PinnedHotelID=114939320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83390000/83388500/83388449/b056b712.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4Bedrm Sleeps 12 Winnipesaukee Waterfront gradual sandy sloped shoreline Pets OK Moultonborough - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=83388449&PinnedHotelID=83388449&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107810000/107804700/107804612/e512b12e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautifully renovated centrally located lake house w/ views Gilford - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=107804612&PinnedHotelID=107804612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50900000/50897000/50896975/4410808d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🌟 Newly Renovated Lakeside Haven – Your Premier Retreat! 🏡🌊🚤 Weirs Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=50896975&PinnedHotelID=50896975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92723400/92723347/42c9120e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Winter Wonder Adventures in New England’s White Mountains Meredith - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=92723347&PinnedHotelID=92723347&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76550000/76548400/76548317/2f0d8f2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private home with beach in a secluded cove all to yourself. 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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 ### Property is also known as 373543 ## 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%7C43.65730%2C-71.41730&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZategJh2roD1d4GkTUAysaKnP6g=) Meredith, NH #### Restaurants - Circle K - Dox On Winnipesaukee - The Big House - Dunkin' - Town Docks ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock? ### What time is check-out at Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock? ### Where is Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bear Island Retreat – Sandy Beach • Private Dock Reviews ## Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### David R. Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful house. Great place to enjoy a weekend and boat around the lake. Would stay again! ##### David R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Melissa F. Aug 14, 2025 ##### Melissa F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025