[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Cowbell Cottage! Cozy, dog friendly & nestled in the Lakes Region of NH. Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100920500/100920461/0e52cb8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100920500/100920461/5907db3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100920500/100920461/c9603ef8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100920500/100920461/f289dd8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100920500/100920461/4f6a2292.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of Cowbell Cottage, a cozy retreat nestled in Tuftonboro's Lakes Region. Unwind with your family and well-behaved dog by the pellet stove or on the backyard deck after a day exploring Lake Winnipesaukee and Mirror Lake. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Cowbell Cottage! Cozy, dog friendly & nestled in the Lakes Region of NH. Welcome to the Cowbell Cottage! We are nestled in the small town of Tuftonboro in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The Cowbell Cottage is a small, cozy and dog friendly cottage on 5 acres off a private dirt road. We welcome well-behaved, potty trained dogs to come vacation with their families. We have a small, 4 foot tall dog fence attached to the house for your dog to play and for potty breaks. The Cowbell Cottage is perfect for a small family or couple looking for a quiet get away. Please note that the Cowbell Cottage is unable to host large groups or parties. No more than 5 guests!! Enjoy our two small, but cozy bedrooms and one full bath. In the winter time you can fire up the pellet stove after snowmobiling on the lake! Or hang on the back yard deck after a day of swimming in the summer. The Cowbell Cottage is enjoyable during all of New England's seasons. The cottage is located then a mile from Lake Winnipesaukee 19 Mile Bay Area where you can enjoy a public beach and public boat launch. We are also less than a mile from Mirror Lake, 10 mins from down town Wolfeboro, one hour from the White Mountains and 1.5 hrs from Boston. It's the perfect location. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75660000/75653700/75653649/eb6a770c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Direct Water Access to Lake! w/ Boat Dock, Heat, AC, TV & Internet, Sleeps 6 Moultonborough - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=75653649&PinnedHotelID=75653649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73490000/73485300/73485274/7058d6b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect Modern Lake Front Retreat with Dock! 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Loose dogs be controlled by owner and in sight. Or contained by fence, leash or tie. No dogs on furniture or left alone for long periods of time. Crate if possible. We care deeply about our cottage and want to be able to allow dogs. Not a place for a party or drug use. This is a family cottage that we love to be able to share with families wanting to vacation with their dogs. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: We are open to guest w/more than 2 dogs. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Tuftonboro, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Libby Museum and Wolfeboro Institute of the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wolfeboro Abenaki Ski Area and Ridgewood Country Club. Hampshire Pewter Co. and New Hampshire Boat Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling. [Visit our Mirror Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mirror-Lake.dx3000447055) [View more Cottages in Mirror Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Mirror-Lake-Cottages.d3000447055-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C43.63411%2C-71.27562&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YurxEC4F4RjxpDZEkRuGkyMMroI=) Tuftonboro, NH ### What's nearby - Mirror Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Lake Winnipesaukee - 4 min drive - 1.9 km - Castle in the Clouds - 21 min drive - 17.2 km - Gunstock Mountain Resort - 52 min drive - 52.5 km - Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 56 min drive - 56.3 km ### Getting around - Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 43 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Birch & Vine - ‬7 min drive - ‪Harmony Coffee House - ‬10 min drive - ‪Ellacoya Barn & Grille - ‬40 min drive - ‪Wolfetrap Grill And Rawbar - ‬10 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cowbell Cottage! Cozy, dog friendly & nestled in the Lakes Region of NH. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at The Cowbell Cottage! Cozy, dog friendly & nestled in the Lakes Region of NH. ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Cowbell Cottage! Cozy, dog friendly & nestled in the Lakes Region of NH. ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Cowbell Cottage! Cozy, dog friendly & nestled in the Lakes Region of NH. located? > Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mirror Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee. Cow Island and Libby Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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