Great Places to Stay Around The Lake

Just Sold · 08-08-2010, 07:05 PM

We do not have a "Lodging" Thread but I would like to see what stories, recommendations, reviews etc people have about the lodging place they have stayed at around the lake. There has to be many that read our posts who are looking for some lodging information and would appreciate reading our posts.

To start that off:
This weekend we stayed at the Inn at Smith Cove in Gilford. This a real Inn. Not a motel, hotel etc. It is a period home on the waterfront of Smiths Cove in Gilford that is set beautifully. We had a 3rd floor room with a water view. The room was quaintly furnished with a full bath. They have a gazebo on the water, a lovely wrap around porch on the main house with ample seating. Beautiful lawns and gardens too. Coffee, tea and small pastries are provided in the living room every morning.
We did talk with the owner a few times in passing and found him to be very friendly and engaging.

I have passed the Inn many times when I had a boat at Fay's Boat Yard. The view from the water does not do the Inn justice even though it is a great view.

I will post a few photos in the photo gallery.

So I give the Inn at Smith Cove a thumbs up. www.innatsmithcove.com

What places have you stayed at and what was your experience?

VtSteve · 08-08-2010, 07:42 PM

That's a great place, thanks for sharing. I had never heard of it before.
"We have our own private beach and boat slips with free boat launching. "

That sentence added it to my list.

Lucky1 · 08-08-2010, 09:19 PM

What a lovely website this INN has put together !!! I am not in need of a place to stay but think this sounds absolutely wonderful. Thanks for telling us about it.

WinnDixie · 08-09-2010, 07:03 PM

Have to put in a good word for this place. It is an older motel...not "today's" fancy, but clean and comfortable. Harry & Elaine Blinn go out of their way to be hospitable. One thing: it is entirely non-smoking. The best part: the view is OUTSTANDING. We always spend some time there to get our Lake Fix when we are up. BTW, it's also pretty close to Sawyer's and closer, yet, to the Lyon's Den...both have great food.

robmac · 08-09-2010, 07:37 PM

I love Channel Cottages,I don't know or think you could find a better place to stay. Jose and his family are wonderful and treat guests like family.

08-08-2010, 07:05 PM	#1
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Great Places to Stay Around The Lake We do not have a "Lodging" Thread but I would like to see what stories, recommendations, reviews etc people have about the lodging place they have stayed at around the lake. There has to be many that read our posts who are looking for some lodging information and would appreciate reading our posts. To start that off: This weekend we stayed at the Inn at Smith Cove in Gilford. This a real Inn. Not a motel, hotel etc. It is a period home on the waterfront of Smiths Cove in Gilford that is set beautifully. We had a 3rd floor room with a water view. The room was quaintly furnished with a full bath. They have a gazebo on the water, a lovely wrap around porch on the main house with ample seating. Beautiful lawns and gardens too. Coffee, tea and small pastries are provided in the living room every morning. We did talk with the owner a few times in passing and found him to be very friendly and engaging. I have passed the Inn many times when I had a boat at Fay's Boat Yard. The view from the water does not do the Inn justice even though it is a great view. I will post a few photos in the photo gallery. So I give the Inn at Smith Cove a thumbs up. www.innatsmithcove.com What places have you stayed at and what was your experience? __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata Last edited by Just Sold; 08-08-2010 at 07:48 PM.

08-09-2010, 07:03 PM	#4
WinnDixie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 239 Thanks: 44 Thanked 75 Times in 17 Posts	Belknap Point Motel Have to put in a good word for this place. It is an older motel...not "today's" fancy, but clean and comfortable. Harry & Elaine Blinn go out of their way to be hospitable. One thing: it is entirely non-smoking. The best part: the view is OUTSTANDING. We always spend some time there to get our Lake Fix when we are up. BTW, it's also pretty close to Sawyer's and closer, yet, to the Lyon's Den...both have great food.

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08-08-2010, 07:42 PM	#2
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	That's a great place, thanks for sharing. I had never heard of it before. "We have our own private beach and boat slips with free boat launching. " That sentence added it to my list.

08-08-2010, 09:19 PM	#3
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	What a lovely website this INN has put together !!! I am not in need of a place to stay but think this sounds absolutely wonderful. Thanks for telling us about it.

08-09-2010, 07:37 PM	#5
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I love Channel Cottages,I don't know or think you could find a better place to stay. Jose and his family are wonderful and treat guests like family.