Direct Lakefront. Swim/Fish/Kayak/Hike/Relax White Mountains & NH Lakes Region. | Cottage in Effingham

Get back to nature at Dragonfly Cottage, a 4-season retreat right on Province Lake, with 50 FEET of lakefront!!! Let the pines & hemlocks insulate you from the world as the tranquil majesty of the lake & mountains unfolds at your doorstep. Swim, fish, paddle, hike, read, relax, or play all day. Unwind and enjoy a glass of wine around the fire pit with orchestra seating for the sunset over the gorgeous lake while listening to the sweet call of the loons. In the warmer months a gentle breeze from the mountains helps keep the bugs away while you swim, fish, paddle, hike, play & unwind with orchestra seating for the sunset over the peaceful lake as you listen to the call of the loons. A canoe, kayaks, paddle boards and inner tubes are provided in the summer months for the guests enjoyment.
For winter adventures, snowshoe, ice skate, cross country ski or hike in your backyard or take a quick jaunt to King Pine, Cranmore, Attitash, Wildcat or Wolfeboro to ski, snow tube or ice skate. Ski, snow tube or ice skate at nearby King Pine, Cranmore, Attitash, Wildcat or Wolfeboro. Enjoy wonderful antiquing, shopping and dining in nearby Ossipee, North Conway and Wolfeboro NH.
PLEASE NOTE: WASHER/DRYER IS AVAILABLE FOR GUESTS STAYING 8 DAYS OR LONGER.
HELPFUL DETAILS TO PROVIDE TO EXPEDITE YOUR BOOKINGS:
- Number of guests
- City/town and state you are tarveling from
- Full names of guests
- Ages of guests
- Are there any day or night guests during your stay that are not on your reservation? If so, please explain prior to your arrival.
THE GROUNDS:
Guests have access to a spacious deck, an outdoor dining table, gas grill, outdoor shower, kayak, canoe, 2 paddle boards, inner tubes, a private dock, a small beach for launching and a lakefront fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs which serve as front row seats to sweeping views of the lake.
THE COTTAGE:
Dragonfly Cottage is steps to the water’s edge. It’s lofted, knotty pine interior thoughtfully marries rustic charm and cozy comfort with its pine floors, exposed beams, soapstone counters and breakfast bar, generous farmer’s table, vintage inspired lighting and a warm living room with nature themed décor. Just bring your suitcase as your hosts supply a fully equipped kitchen, bedding, sheets, beach towels, bath towels, hand towels, Sling TV, internet access, an Alexa, plenty of games and a small cooler for a fun excursion.
NEARBY:
There are a host of activities nearby for every season. Within minutes you can be golfing at Province Lake Golf Course, hiking at Province Mountain, cross country skiing at Deer Cap in Ossipee, snowmobiling at Seven Lakes Snow Mobile Trails (with connections to the main trail complex) and skiing or snow tubing at King Pine Ski Area. You are a short trip to North Conway’s outlet shopping, antiquing and restaurants, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Abenaki Ski Area, Santa’s Village, Mount Washington, Wolfeboro, the White Mountains, Saco River and much more.
YOUR HOSTS:
Tim in Theresa found this hidden gem while looking for a lake front property in NH and ME to unplug from the craziness of the world around us. We fell in love with the home as soon as we saw it because of the serene surroundings and the restful feeling of being away from it all. We live and work in Massachusetts and love that we can shoot up to this lovely home in a little over an hour. We have 3 busy, youngish girls and a dog named Ozzy. We hope you will find your stay peaceful and relaxing and you will leave with many fond memories of your time with loved ones.
RING DOORBELL
To assist guests and facilitate check-ins there is a Ring Doorbell located at the front door (the door nearest the driveway). The device is equipped with a camera and microphone and is the only camera on the premises. The camera has complete, wide-angle views of the driveway and street and has night-vison capability. Should guests require assistance please ring the bell and we will be in touch via the intercom to walk you through any check-in issues. The camera is not monitored although recordings are assessible and stored for a period of time by Ring. Any attempts to disable or cover the camera will result in IMMEDIATE termination of stay.
WHAT IS INCLUDE - inside:
- 1 set of sheets/pillow cases for each bed (1 queen, 1 full & 3 twins). Turned over after each guest departure
- 1 blanket for each bed
- 1 quilt for each bed
- Pillows for each bed (7 pillows total)
- 1 bath towel per guest
- 1 wash cloth per guest
- 1 hand towel per guest
- 3 kitchen towels
- 2 throw blanket (living room & master bedroom)
- coffee filters
- sugar
- salt & pepper
- spices
- cleaning supplies
- 2 rolls paper towels
- 2-4 rolls of toilet paper
- dish soap
- new dish sponge
- liquid hand soap (bathroom)
- first aid kit
- blow dryer
- iron
- ironing board
WHAT IS INCLUDED - outside:
- 1 - 3 person canoe & oars (seasonal)
- 1 - 3 person kayak & paddles (seasonal)
- 1 - 1 person kayak & paddles (seasonal)
- 2 stand up paddle boards and paddles (seasonal)
- a variety of life preserves (seasonal)
- 3 inner tubes (seasonal)
- firepit wood
RESTRICTIONS:
We would like apoligize in advance for the strictness of these policies. The vast majority of our guests are absolutelay wonderful, but unfortunately we have had a few bad experiences to warrant these restrictions :(:
- ALL GUESTS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THOSE ON THE INITIAL RESERVATION. VIOLATION OF THE GUEST POLICY WILL RESULT IN AN IMMEDIATE $1000 FEE AND AND POTENTIAL FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF YOUR STAY.
- Any additional unscheduled guests MUST be approved by the Hosts.
- No pets
- No smoking
- No events or parties
- No shoes in the house
- No flushing anything other than toilet paper
- No grease, oil, food items, etc. down the sinks

Direct Lakefront Swim/Fish/Kayak/Hike/Relax White Mountains & NH Lakes Region is located in South Effingham. Direct Lakefront Swim/Fish/Kayak/Hike/Relax White Mountains & NH Lakes Region provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Ocean View, Sports/Activities, among other amenities. This Cottage features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Ocean View, Sports/Activities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Direct Lakefront Swim/Fish/Kayak/Hike/Relax White Mountains & NH Lakes Region has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the South Effingham has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in South Effingham, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.