North Country Lake House - Loon - Whitefield

Listing description:
Escape to Loon, a light-filled lakeside studio in North Country House, our family-run mini motel with three suites. Enjoy lake views from every window, your own covered porch and fire pit, and shared kayaks on the lake. It's a great base for New Hampshire's 48 four-thousand-footers. Loon sleeps up to 2 guests. Children are welcome, but no infants under 2. We live in the other half of Loon's duplex.

Your property:
Welcome to Loon, a light-filled lakeside studio in North Country House, our cozy mini motel. It has lake views from every window and is perfect for one or two guests.

Inside (all private to you): regular queen bed; private bathroom with a shower; Wi-Fi and a 50" 4K smart TV (Apple TV) for your own streaming apps (there's no cable TV here).

Kitchen: refrigerator, 4-burner gas cooktop, microwave and dishwasher. There's no oven. You'll also find a coffee maker, full place settings and cookware. A toaster, electric kettle and DVD player are available on request. Just message us.

Heat: energy-efficient baseboard heat, controlled by the thermostat on the side of the kitchen cabinet. Feel free to set it however you like. Baseboards can tick or ping as they warm up. That's normal, and there's a sound machine if it bothers you. The bathroom has its own wall heater with a knob.

Outside: your private covered porch with a table and two chairs, a charcoal grill, and a fire pit we occasionally use ourselves. If you'd like it to yourselves, just let us know.

Seasonal: air conditioning (June to mid-September); outdoor furniture (last snow to first snow); shared kayaks, paddle boards, grills and the dock (Memorial Day to Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day).

Parking: one spot marked "Loon" by the yellow shed. Extra cars go in the overflow lot.

Loon shares a duplex wall with our family, so you may occasionally hear us. A sound machine is provided.

Guest access:
Private to Loon: the whole studio, the covered porch (table and two chairs) and your charcoal grill.
Fire pit: we occasionally use it too, so let us know if you'd like it to yourselves.
Shared: the lawn, beach, dock, bench swing, kayaks and paddle boards.

Kayaks & paddle boards (Memorial Day–Columbus Day): We have 4 adult kayaks, 2 children's kayaks and 2 paddle boards. They hang on the side of the deck in front of the red house. Life vests for every weight except infants are in the closet in your suite. Before you paddle, fill out the release form in your suite. If it's missing, message us for a copy. Send us a photo of the signed form, then drop it in the black mailbox on the side of the deck. Please put the boats back on the rack after use.

Your own boats: You're welcome to launch non-powered boats from the beach. No license is needed.

Swimming: The lake is natural, with a grass beach and the dock for getting in. There's no lifeguard, so swim at your own risk.

Fishing: Bass and perch are common. You'll need a valid NH fishing license. Local honor stands sell nightcrawlers in summer.

Winter (about January–March): ice fishing (with a license, following local rules), snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, with trails right from the property. If you're bringing a trailer, please tell us ahead of time.

Interaction with guests:
We're Corbie and Rob, and we live on-site with our family in the other half of Loon's duplex. We respect your privacy, but we're always nearby if you need anything. Check-in is self-guided with a keypad, and your code is sent before arrival. Check-in is 3–9 PM. Please send all messages through Houfy messages so we can reply quickly. You're welcome to adjust the heat and AC yourself. There's no need to ask.

Other details to note:
A small mini motel: North Country House has three suites: Bear, Loon and Moose. Your suite is private. The yard, beach, dock and boats are shared, and we live on-site.

Kids: Children are welcome in every suite, but no infants under 2, please. Anyone under 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times, especially near the water.

No visitors: Only registered guests may be on the property. Please don't have mail or packages sent here.

Cancellations & date changes: We follow our cancellation policy. Date changes need at least 14 days' notice before check-in.

Fire pit & firewood: Loon's fire pit is occasionally used by us. If you'd like it to yourselves, just let us know. The fire pit is open year-round, 5–11 PM. Firewood is $9 a bundle (about a cubic foot) or 3 for $25. Message us and we'll bring it to you. You can pay through Houfy messages or in cash. Don't bring firewood from out of state, since that's illegal in NH. In winter, give us 24 hours' notice so we can shovel the pit out.

Parking: One spot per suite, marked with a small sign with your suite's name across the dirt road by the yellow shed. Please use only your own. Extra cars or trailers go in the overflow lot at Burns Lake Farm at the top of the hill, by the yellow house, about a 5-minute walk. There are two lots there. Please use the larger one, and don't block the dumpster or the garage. Let us know before you arrive.

Arriving after dark: Check-in is 3–9 PM. It's very dark here, so bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Smoking: No smoking or vaping indoors. You may smoke in the parking lot only. Please don't throw butts on the ground; put them in the trash.

Winter roads: We're on an unpaved road with a hill down to the property. It's plowed after every snowfall but always keeps a layer of packed snow. AWD/4WD is strongly recommended. FWD with good snow tires is usually fine. RWD isn't recommended. Sanding is $35 if you ask ahead, or $75 in an emergency. Tow trucks won't come down until the road is sanded. If you get stuck and we can't help, towing costs are the guest's responsibility.

What to bring: coffee/tea, ice, a flashlight, food and drinks. Summer: beach towels, bug spray, sunscreen, charcoal. Winter: traction cleats, an ice scraper, snowshoes or skis, and skates for the King Square rink in Whitefield.

Loon shares a wall with our family's home, so you may hear us occasionally. A sound machine is provided.

House rules:
Read full listing before booking. Some amenities are seasonal. Booking guest must stay every night. No visitors. No mail/packages. No infants under 2. Minors must be supervised at all times. Don't use other suites' outdoor spaces. Kayaks need a form returned before use. Message us only in the app. Reply within 12 hrs. No date changes within 14 days of check-in. Windows must stay closed November 1 through April 30. Flush only TP, no menstrual products. No grease, oil, or food down sinks. Follow host instructions, house manual & signs. Violations may mean removal, no refund.

Before checkout:
Checkout is 11 AM. Toss or take any leftover food. Leave trash and recycling in the kitchen bins. Load your dishes into the dishwasher (no need to start it). Turn off the bathroom heater and AC, set the thermostat to 60°F, and close the windows. Message us when you've left.

Safety and property info:
Carbon monoxide alarm and smoke alarm installed. Nearby water (the lake). Guests must climb stairs. The property has shared spaces.

House manual:

### Parking:
Please be considerate of our neighbors and other vehicles. Each unit includes parking for one vehicle. If you need to bring additional vehicles or trailers, just let us know during the booking process. They may need to park in an overflow lot.

### Quiet Hours:
We want everyone to have a peaceful stay, so please keep noise levels down from 10 pm to 8 am. Excessive noise is always discouraged.

### Indoor Amenities:

**Central Heat:**
- The main thermostat controls the energy-efficient baseboard heating and is on the side of the kitchen cabinet, next to the bed.
- The bathroom has an in-wall heater next to the shower, controlled by a knob. Please turn it off when you leave the apartment.

**Air Conditioning:**
- Stay cool with the air conditioner from June through mid-September.
- Please turn off the air conditioning when you're not in the apartment.

**Windows:**
- Windows must stay closed November 1 through April 30.
- Close windows when using the air conditioner.
- Close windows whenever you leave the apartment to keep heat and cool air in and prevent rain damage.

**Dishwasher:**
- Rinse dishes completely free of debris before placing them in th