Stay for the weekend or spend the entire week and experience all the area has to offer. Emerald Lake and the Hillsborough are offer year round adventure and relaxation!

Our cottage is located just a short 4-minute walk (0.3 miles) to the serene Emerald Lake. Emerald Lake offers a neighborhood boat launch, 4 beaches (one with a children's playground), and docks for plenty of fun!

Our home provides room for 6 guests to sleep. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath (shower only), an open kitchen/living room and a laundry/mud room. The kitchen is equipped with anything and everything you need to make your favorite meals.

All bed linens are provided along with bath towels for each guest.

Our home has Wi-Fi, A/C, beach toys, kayaks, and plenty of board games, toys, and videos to keep everyone in the family entertained.

Activities:
Looking for some adventure? Or maybe you prefer to relax a bit and rejuvenate? Either way, the Hillsborough area has something for everyone no matter the season.

-Spend the days fishing or lounging in the sun before enjoying a nighttime swim at one of the 4 beaches around Emerald Lake (aka Gould Pond) or check out the nearby Franklin Pierce Lake.
-Hop in one of our kayaks for a relaxing lake stroll.
-Take advantage of our bicycles and go for a ride around the lake or check out the Contoocook River trail in town.
- Launch your own boat (boat launch is just at the end of our road) and spend a day on the lake. *Bring your boat (5 mph or less) and fishing poles. The lake is stocked with several varieties of fish.
- Star gaze at night- they are incredible!
-Relax in the backyard by the chiminea (a permit must be obtained by guests per town regulations).
-Take a hike through Fox State Forest to see Black Gum Swamp or Mud Pond.
-Tee off at Angus Lee's 9- hole golf course located in town.
-Take your quad or dirt bike for a ride along one of the many nearby trails located right in Emerald Lake Village District or near the Hillsborough town center. (Guest are responsible for checking local laws regarding ATV use.)

Looking for more adventure? A little further away is the beautiful White Mountains and Lake Winnipesaukee with plenty to keep you entertained for days. If you like to shop, be sure to check out the Tilton outlets on your way.

Cottage Amenities:
-bath towels, beach towels, and linens
-Use of bicycles (2 adult, 2 children)
-Use of 1 adult kayak and 1 child's kayak ***Lifejackets are available for guest use (2 adults, 2 children under 50 lbs.). Use at your own risk.
-Beach toys, floats, and 2 beach chairs
-Keruig style coffee maker
-Lobster Pot
-Crock Pot
-Board Games
-DVDs and Videos

Guest will need to provide their own:
-Fishing gear
-Firewood for outdoor chiminea
-Extra blankets/linens (if you prefer)

A few things to note:
*Do not tamper with or cover up outdoor security cameras. 24/7 outdoor security cameras are located above the front door and in the side yard (to view the chiminea).

*Use of kayaks and swim floats are at your own risk.

*The indoor fireplace is currently not working. We are working on a resolution and apologize for the inconvenience. The wood-burning stove is not for guest use.

*Any locked cabinets, the outdoor shed, and the basement are not for guest use. Do not tamper with any locks.

*Outdoor fire pits are not permitted without an INDIVIDUAL burn permit per the town of Hillsborough. Guests are responsible for obtaining a fire permit (ours is not transferable) from the local firehouse and for checking daily with local agencies to determine if fires are safe for that particular day.

--Information can be found at: https://www.hillsborofd.com/codes-and-
regulations/fire-permits/
--Fire Marshalls may come around and
issue fines. Owners are not liable for
any fines issued.
--Firewood is not provided. It can be purchased at local stores and/or gas
stations.
--Do not cut any trees on the property.
--Fill the provided bucket with water and completely extinguish the fire at the end of the night (or use the hose located at the front of the house).

*Non-compliance with house rules may result in removal from the property and /or additional fees.