Overview

A Cozy, All-Season Log Cabin Designed for Real Family Time

When the weather cools and life slows down, this authentic lakefront log cabin becomes the perfect place to gather, warm up, and reconnect.

Set in a quiet cove on Balch Lake, the home is fully winter-ready and intentionally designed for families who want space to spread out, unwind, and enjoy time together — without feeling stuck indoors.

Between the private hot tub, fireplace, heated game room, and wide-open living areas, many winter and spring guests choose to stay in and make the cabin the destination.

🌲 What Makes This Cabin Different

This isn’t a standard lake house.

It’s a true log cabin, handcrafted with natural wood beams, custom carvings made from trees on the property, and a warm, open layout that feels both cozy and spacious — even with a full group.

Perfect for:
✔️ Multi-generational families
✔️ Kids to play without being on top of each other
✔️ Adults to relax while still feeling connected

🌊 Lakefront Living (Perfect for Families)

Private sandy beach with gradual, shallow entry — ideal for kids to wade and play
Secluded cove keeps things calmer than open water areas
3 paddleboards, 5 kayaks + a large picnic-table boat included

💡 Swimming tip:
Our cove is shallow and natural, with vegetation typical of New England lakes. Many guests paddle just outside the cove, anchor, and enjoy clearer water for floating and swimming — an easy, fun setup that families love once they know it.

🔥 Outdoor Space You’ll Actually Use

Private hot tub on the back deck (year-round, visually private)
Lakeside fire pit for s’mores, stories, and quiet evenings
Large back deck with plenty of seating and lake views
Screened-in porch for morning coffee or relaxed family meals

🎮 Indoor Fun for Rainy Days & Cozy Nights

The heated basement game room is a guest favorite — especially in winter and shoulder seasons:
Arcade machines (NBA Jamz + pinball)
Ping pong & foosball
TV and bar-style counter
Comfortable for kids, teens, and adults
Perfect for evenings when the lake quiets down and everyone wants to stay in.

🛏️ Sleeping & Layout (Comfortably Sleeps 10)

Primary suite: King bed + private balcony + ensuite bath
Bedroom 2: Queen bed (main level, quiet retreat)
Bedroom 3: 4 twin bunks — ideal for kids
Bedroom 4: Queen bed

All bedrooms are generously sized — no tight or awkward spaces.

🍽️ Kitchen & Essentials

Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances & gas stove
Large breakfast bar and open layout for family meals
Fast Wi-Fi (cell service is limited — this is a feature, not a bug 😉)
Linens, towels, toiletries, washer/dryer included

❄️ Year-Round Comfort

Winter-ready with plowed access
Fireplace, hot tub, and game room make cold months cozy
Most winter guests happily stay in and enjoy the cabin
Popular nearby outings include tubing, skiing, and North Conway shopping

🐾 Family-Friendly & Pet-Friendly

Pets welcome (fee applies)
Pack ’n Play + high chair provided
Quiet setting best suited for respectful families

🌙 A Note on Peace & Quiet

This home is best suited for families who appreciate peaceful evenings and quiet mornings. Sound carries across the lake, and the setting is intentionally calm — perfect for reconnecting, not partying.

🍁 Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a warm, spacious, authentic lakefront retreat where kids can play freely, adults can truly relax, and everyone has room to breathe — this cabin delivers.

Availability is limited, especially during summer and peak foliage season.
Book early to secure your dates.

🏡 House Rules & Important Details

✔️ Check-in: 4 PM
✔️ Check-out: 10 AM
🙊 Quiet Hours 10pm-8am: This is a peaceful retreat meant for those who appreciate nature and quiet relaxation—please respect our quiet hours and our neighbors.
🚫 No smoking
🐶 Pet friendly with a $75 per pet fee (2 max)
❌ No events, parties, or large gatherings
📌 Must be at least 25 years old to book
💲 Additional fees and taxes may apply
📸 Photo ID may be required upon check-in
📋 Rental Agreement must be signed by all guests before arrival
🔇 Minut Noise detectors are installed inside and the outside the property due to this being a residential neighborhood. If noise levels are above 80 decibels for more than 10 consecutive minutes the guest will be in violation of our house rules and could be asked to vacate the property
🚶 This property requires stairs to access and 3 out of 4 bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor which requires additional stairs to access
📹 Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is a Ring doorbell located next to the front door facing out towards the front entry area and 2 cameras are located on the garage and back deck facing out towards the back of the property and the beach. These cameras do not look into any interior spaces. These cameras record sound and video when activated by motion and will be on during your stay
🙅 Please note that all cancellations are subject to a $100 processing fee, regardless of the timing of cancellation. This fee helps cover non-refundable charges from payment processors. The rest of your refund will be issued based on our cancellation policy.
🔇 This property features 2 noise monitors, one inside and one outside the home. These devices do not record sound (or video), they only monitor noise levels
🛶 The picnic table boat is operated by paddles manually (due to insurance reasons we do not provide a motor)
📉 Seasonal Note: From mid-October to mid-May (depending on lake level and weather), the lake is drawn down. During this time, the dock, swim raft, swimming, fishing, and picnic table boat may not be available.

✅ This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $49 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $5 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional.

To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots. Your guest portal includes advertisements with third-party upgrades that you may want to enhance your stay.

These upgrades are optional and include: Pet Fee - $75