Best place to stay in October

Waterbaby · 09-10-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ILoveWinnipesaukee

My mother-in-law and I are planning our annual leaf peeping trip for the Weekend of October 17th-19th and usually stay at the Christmas Island Resort, but thought we would try something different. Any suggestions? We always do the Mt. Washington sunday Brunch, so somewhere near the lake, no matter what side.

Barton's is very clean, relatively inexpensive, a bit dated but to me clean and inexpensive are priorities. It's also quiet, which I like. Phone number can be found on their website: http://www.bartonsmotel.com/. Plus, Paugus Bay Diner is right across the street -- you can walk over there and not play dodge-car in the parking lot!

They are located about 10-15 minutes from the Weirs, very convenient to the Mt. Washington dock!

bigdog · 09-10-2008, 08:43 PM

Just stayed at the NASWA this past weekend. Their prices drop dramatically
after Labor Day. Stayed in beachfront unit, overlooking the docks and view of Paugus Bay. Cost for Sat night $100. In season probably half again more.

Not sure if their prices go up in Oct for foliage season, but worth checking.
It's also centrally located on the Lake, so getting around is easy.

SIKSUKR · 09-11-2008, 07:50 AM

I find Bartons just as described by WB except the Weirs is only about 2 minutes by car.Maybe WB was talking about walking distance which would be more like 25 minutes.

Waterbaby · 09-11-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

I find Bartons just as described by WB except the Weirs is only about 2 minutes by car.Maybe WB was talking about walking distance which would be more like 25 minutes.

Yup, that's what I was doing, was allowing time for sitting in traffic

Needless to say, I am really really terrible with distance and time to get there, lol!

Floridian · 09-11-2008, 05:11 PM

Do you have any specific reason why you don't want to stay at Christmas Island this year? We have reservations for there at the end of September, and since you've stayed there before, I'm hoping you can give me some insight. Thanks!

ILoveWinnipesaukee · 09-12-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Floridian

Do you have any specific reason why you don't want to stay at Christmas Island this year? We have reservations for there at the end of September, and since you've stayed there before, I'm hoping you can give me some insight. Thanks!

We have stayed there two years in a row, and the rooms are in need of updating, the room we had last year, the end unit on the lower level of the main building, the bathroom door did not close tight, and if the windows are open to let the beautiful breezes in, the door opens while you are indisposed.

Anyway, I am ready for an updated place, the Christmas Island is wonderful because of the indoor pool, but neither year did we use the pool, so it was not worth the money. Give it a chance, it may be OK, depending on the rooms you are in, I am just saying they need updating, the room we were in also had very old carpet, etc. But that is just my experience two years in a row in October.

SIKSUKR · 09-12-2008, 01:56 PM

Exact same as ILW descibed from me also.

Waterbaby · 09-12-2008, 05:12 PM

Definitely sounds like they need some updating, last time I stayed at CI was about (not kidding here) 19 years ago, and that sounds like the description of the room Hubby and I stayed in. The carpet was old then, I can imagine it has some serious stories to tell now!

09-10-2008, 08:43 PM	#2
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 342 Thanked 119 Times in 96 Posts	Best place to stay in October Just stayed at the NASWA this past weekend. Their prices drop dramatically after Labor Day. Stayed in beachfront unit, overlooking the docks and view of Paugus Bay. Cost for Sat night $100. In season probably half again more. Not sure if their prices go up in Oct for foliage season, but worth checking. It's also centrally located on the Lake, so getting around is easy.

09-11-2008, 07:50 AM	#3
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I find Bartons just as described by WB except the Weirs is only about 2 minutes by car.Maybe WB was talking about walking distance which would be more like 25 minutes. __________________ SIKSUKR

09-11-2008, 05:11 PM	#5
Floridian Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mountain City, TN Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Christmas Island Resort Do you have any specific reason why you don't want to stay at Christmas Island this year? We have reservations for there at the end of September, and since you've stayed there before, I'm hoping you can give me some insight. Thanks!

09-12-2008, 01:56 PM	#7
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Exact same as ILW descibed from me also. __________________ SIKSUKR

09-12-2008, 05:12 PM	#8
Waterbaby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kensington, NH and Paugus Bay Marina Posts: 656 Thanks: 323 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Definitely sounds like they need some updating, last time I stayed at CI was about (not kidding here) 19 years ago, and that sounds like the description of the room Hubby and I stayed in. The carpet was old then, I can imagine it has some serious stories to tell now! __________________ On the boat is always waterfront!