Vacation Rentals

[GrandmaBig6]

First time ever posting, but I do read through the site each day and keep the Weirs Channel cam open on the computer all day. Would move to NH in a heartbeat and leave NYC behind in a flash.

My husband and I have been told by the people we rent our vacation house every year that they have sold the house and the new owners are not going to be renting. We have rented this house for 6 years and love it. They didn't charge us an outragious amount of money, they were just glad to have someone use and enjoy it. Anyway, I've looked in the classified ads on this website and also with the sponsors and the money being charged for not only the house but security deposits and cleaning fees are way above the money we budget for vacation each year. I should mention at this point that we have no children but a well-behaved dog, who thinks she is our child - and as you know not many houses will let you have a dog. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.

[Outlaw]

Originally Posted by GrandmaBig6

First time ever posting, but I do read through the site each day and keep the Weirs Channel cam open on the computer all day. Would move to NH in a heartbeat and leave NYC behind in a flash.

Does anyone know someone who would like to rent their house (around the Meredith, Center Harbor area) for the last two weeks in August to a very nice, quiet couple (w/a dog) next year? Or any other suggestions? Thanks for your help.

One option: Check with Preferred Properties, they have a rental division and their offices are located in Ctr. Harbor.

Preferred Properties Vacation Rentals

[JG1222]

In the past, I've had good luck referring people to Strictly Rentals in Center Harbor.

www.strictlyrentals.biz

[lacey]

Grandma, I know how you're feeling. We rented a house that we loved more than anything and the owner sold it. The new owner tore it down ( built a new house on the property and doesn't rent. We had to search all over again for something and we too ran into the situation you are in right now. We just keep searching the classifieds and putting our names into places. Companies that handle rentals are fine if you don't mind getting into your vacation home late in the afternoon, or spending money on taxes they charge plus security and the hassle of getting the keys from them and then returning them. We found a place to rent by riding around and looking, also word of mouth. We keep our options open because hopefully one day we will find a house that was as great we loved so much. Lots of nice ones out there. Keep looking, good luck!

[GrandmaBig6]

Well it has finally happened.

The people we have rented from for so long informed us last week that they have finally decided to sell the NH house and move to FL. They don't want us to rent it this year in case the sale happens soon and then we are out of luck for our annual vacation to NH in August.

It has been sometime since we've had to look at other possibilities so I ordered and received the list of rentals from Preferred Rentals. Wow we were definitely spoiled. The prices are crazy. I'm looking into Strictly Rentals too.

Does anyone have other ideas? Does anyone know who might be looking to rent their house to two adults and very well-behaved dog. Otherwise, this vacation is going to cost us a small fortune.

Thanks for the help.

[Pepper]

You could look into a cottage rental at either Proctors Lakehouse Cottages, or Channel Inn and Cottages.

Both allow dogs!!!!!!!

Both have links in the "Lake Links" section of this website.

Best of luck!!!!!!!

[T.H.E. Binz]

I have had good luck with Century 21 in Center Harbor. Rental prices do seem much higher - some of this may be accounted for by the dramatic increase in property taxes during the last four years. I estimate that the typical lakefront property owner would have to rent their house for about five weeks just to pay for the property taxes.

[donnamatrix]

I know the owner's of Proctor's Cottages (as I'm sure Pepper does, since Waldo's is practically across the street). They are great people. The entire place is being redone as we speak, they plan to be open for MC Week, they only rent by the week.

Channel Cottages always looks good when we go past it by boat. They keep a lovely property, and they also allow dogs.

You can check with Roche Realth in Laconia, they have rentals at Southdown Shores, which has it's own beach (I live there).

Good luck. We rented for years on Bear Island before we purchased in NH. Amen.

[ApS]

GranmaBig6: Go to "Quick Links" above and check your private messages. You have at least one. (Yes, I'm clairvoyant).

Originally Posted by T.H.E. Binz

I estimate that the typical lakefront property owner would have to rent their house for about five weeks just to pay for the property taxes.

Maybe a McMansion can....

Some of us long-time Winnipesaukeeteers can't pay half of our property taxes with five weeks rent.

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Have you been to the Classifieds on this site?
Good luck GrandmaBig6. We're routing for you.

[altonbaypeople]

Hi, as a long time renter who finally made the move up here , I totally sympathize with you. Last year we rented a great place in Moultonborough but after the mandatory fees, taxes etc, it really got expensive. We stayed at Channel Cottages 3 years ago and Jose who runs it is a great guy and the place was really nice. He has this little island that is right by the channel that you can sit and even watch the drive-in movie! You have to keep your dog on a leash and not allowed on his little beach, which disappointed our Golden when we were there (he LOVES the water).

I would post in the classifieds here and check newspapers. I have rented from Strickly Rentals too but I don't think she has a lot of properties that accept dogs from what I remember from looking around last year.

[GrandmaBig6]

Thank you all who have replied. I am looking into Channel and Proctors and some other possibilities that have come up.

I've checked on the classified ads for places, but alot of them say no dogs and she just has to come on vacation with us. She's been to NH every year for 13 years.

You guys are all great and I love this forum. One day we hope to make NH our home, but for now we just enjoy it so much on vacation.

[donnamatrix]

I was wrong about Proctor's Cottages... I spoke with the owner and they do not allow pets. However, Channel does, and there is another place in Center Harbor, I think called Lakeview (although it's not cottages), they also permit pets.

Good luck.

[webmaster]

WeirsOnline has a nice list of pet friendly hotels. Click here: http://www.weirsonline.com/petlodging.htm

Good luck with your search.

[CentreHarborEric]

In case you folks looking for a place have yet to find one:
We have recently purchased a place on Lake Winona, on the New Hampton/Center Harbor line.
Classified ad no. 13013, should be right there under cottage rentals.
We are major dog lovers, so as long as we get a quick personality check and good house manners and maybe a visit with our precious yellow lab, we are good.
Eric
note: my email address in the forum is no longer accurate, so use
ericfoster1@hotmail.com, the address for the classifieds.

[dmjr]

Hello,
I know of a vacation rental that is located on the lake and I think it accepts pets. you can email me at dmjr@prodigy.net to get more information
Thank You

[GrandmaBig6]

Looks like we are in the same boat as we were two years ago.

I have been unable to find a house to rent for the last two weeks of August. We have a dog, not the one mentioned early in my post as she has since pasted away, but we have a new puppy - at this time 5 months.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks for any help. I've looked thru Preferred Rentals and Strictly Rentals.

Mary

[wildwoodfam]

Both companies advertise on this website.

Steve at Curry is good to work with - he has a lot of waterfronts some range form extravagantly priced to very reasonable.

Good luck!

[Winni P]

Does anyone have any experience with Yankee Pedlar Realtors in Wolfeboro?
Do you think they are reputable?

We are in the process of renting a property from them in Aug and I just got the rental agreement from them and it is $1,000 more than the agent told us it would be. Now I'm getting worried because the rate we thought we had agreed upon was a stretch for us but we were going to do it anyway - now I don't know if we can.

I'm getting a bad vibe from the agent we are using. This seems like a bait and switch to me....

[Resident 2B]

I have not used Yankee Pedlar in the past. However, when I used to rent, I found the realtors very fair, but it was pricy. After a few years of renting, I used Strictly Rentals exclusively. Great selection of places and a good person to do business with based upon our experience.

I have never heard of agreeing on one price and then getting a price $1,000 higher. That is not right and is very unusual for this area.

As far as cost of renting goes, if it is lake front and has a good location with three bedrooms and a dock, it is usually around $3,000 a week, plus taxes. They also get a good deposit. Taxes and deposit can drive the cost up close to $1,000.

The rental web sites do a good job of showing properties and prices. You might want to check them out and see if you have a good deal or not.

Good Luck!

R2B

[Heaven]

Did you request rental info for a certain date, and then end up renting during a different period . . . . that could change the rate dramatically.

[Flylady]

I have no experience with them, but have used Maxfield Real Estate when I used to rent and now use them to manage my place and the rentals when I am not there. They have an office in Wolfboro. Check out their site at Maxfieldrealestate.com. Any reputable agent will disclose all cost up front, including security deposits, taxes and rental fee.
Good Luck.

[Winni P]

Originally Posted by Heaven

Did you request rental info for a certain date, and then end up renting during a different period . . . . that could change the rate dramatically.

No, we are renting for the same period. He originally pointed out this house to us as a rental and we said it was out of our budget. He then told us he could knock the price down $1500 because the owners really want it rented during the week we requested. So we were really psyched because we could work with that figure. Then when I received the rental agreement he had only knocked the price down $500.

The agent is looking into the situation for me, so hopefully it will all work out in the end.

[GrandmaBig6]

After much searching we found a house to rent for the weeks in August we were looking for.

There was photos attached to the advertisement of the outside view of the house and kitchen only. The photo of the house looked like it needed a touchup, but was not falling down; the kitchen picture looked clean. Anyway since we were having such a time getting a house for the two weeks we were looking for we took this house.

Anyway, a family member drove by the residence and they thought the outside of the house was a bit more run down than the photo showed.

Now I'm concerned that the inside may not be greatest either. The rental was not cheap. I already sent the payment, security deposit and signed a contract.

I could ask the owner for pictures of the inside of the house. My question is; If it comes down to it, is there a way to get out of this rental? The contract did not mention anything about cancelling.

Any advice would be helpful.

[AC2717]

I would check to see if there is anything in the contract you signed, it is up to the owner or the rental group, if you used one, to keep the property up and to maintain it so it is suitable -you might have enough here but they could argue that it is up to their standards just not yours, If there is enough time they might be able to find you another place. Also I know from previous experience, although cannot remember what they are, they are supposed to adhere to certain guidelines from the state or city, I am unsure, but I bet someone on here will know.

No mater what I would request the pictures anyways, if they say no they request your money back. You could have someone else call that is interested in the place and ask to have in and out pictures sent to them. then you can look at it that way, kind of sneaky to do this but sometimes might be your only choice

Wish I could give you a definite answer, just my two cents though

Good luck

[pamsy30]

I've always found this site to be helpful for rentals (everywhere), plus there's a pic of a paw print if they allow dogs...hope you're able to get out of your current contract...

http://www.vrbo.com/