New England lake resorts offer luxury lodgings to rustic cabins for vacations, skiing, foliage, and more

Lake resorts -- from rustic to luxurious -- can be found on the famous lakes of New England, include Lake Winnipesaukee, the Squam lakes, and Purity Lake in New Hampshire; Sebago Lake in Maine; Lake Champlain and Lake Morey in Vermont, and many more. Hosting children and families; fans of outdoor sports, water sports, and snow sports; and people who love waterfront luxury in the great outdoors. Accommodations for vacations, trips, and weekend getaways run from lavish rooms to rustic cabins and cottages. Come for summer boating, winter skiing, fall foliage, or whatever outdoor beauty appeals to you.

Attean Lake Lodge

On Birch Island in Attean Lake Jackman, ME 04945 Phone: 207-668-3792 Fax: 207-668-4016

Same family ownership since 1900

Retreat to one of our fifteen log cottages, each with full bath and fireplace. Located on Birch Island in Attean Lake, the area has been recognized by the State of Maine for its natural beauty and resources. Except for our own property, the lake is completely uninhabited so you are assured of quiet and solitude. Pick your own beach or hiking trail to spend your day on. Or, go fishing, boating, canoeing, sailing, and kayaking. Our Full American plan offers delicious meals and home-made desserts for our guests. We look forward to seeing you at our idyllic get-away spot for families, couples or singles.

Basin Harbor Club

4800 Basin Harbor Road Vergennes, VT 05491 Phone: 802-475-2311 Toll-Free: 800-622-4000 Fax: 802-475-6545

Historic Resort on Lake Champlain

For 120 years and four generations the Basin Harbor Club has perfected wholesome family fun, romance, and recreation. Situated on 700 acres on the shore of Lake Champlain the resort has 77 sprawling cottages and 34 rooms in three guesthouses. Basin Harbor offers fun and activities for every season and vacationer. Relax along the lakeside or read in the beautiful gardens, enjoy a pleasant lakeside picnic with the family, or take part in the many crafts and other activities we offer. Explore miles of nature trails and discover the mountains. Enjoy Vermont lake activities like fishing or water skiing, or go for a swim in our Olympic-sized swimming pool. Savor exquisite meals in our renowned dining facilities.

Center Harbor Inn on Lake Winnipesaukee

Route 25 Centre Harbor, NH 03226 Phone: 603-253-4347

Close to Weirs Beach, Mt. Washington, and other New Hampshire hotspots!

The Center Harbor Inn sits on the northwest shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, in the quiet village of Center Harbor. The hotel is located on the water, with 200 feet of private sandy beach, as well as docks, slips & moorings and lounge chairs. The property also provides a free continental breakfast, including bagels, fruit, coffee & tea. The Center Harbor Inn on Lake Winnipesaukee is just minutes away from golf, tennis, hiking, shopping, and major tourist attractions. Water skiing, swimming, sailing, fishing or boating is abundant on the lake. A wide assortment of nearby restaurants provides both formal and casual dining. Each room is equipped with 2 Queen size beds, a half-sized stainless steel fridge, cable TV, DVD & VHS player, AC & Heat, a private balcony & full bath.

Inns & Spa at Mill Falls

312 Daniel Webster Highway Meredith, NH 03253 Phone: 603-279-7006 Toll-Free: 800-622-6455 Fax: 603-279-6797

Beautiful lake views and cozy fireplaces

Situated in the heart of Meredith, on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls features four charming country Inns and one historic New Hampshire village.
  • Our namesake 19th-century inn, originally a linen mill, sits aside a tumbling forty-foot waterfall and across the street from the shores of the lake.
  • Right next door is the Chase House, a modern inn with lakeview rooms and specialty suites appointed in a traditional New England style. A event facility designed for large gatherings is also available.
  • Bay Point is perched on the water's edge and features many rooms with balconies looking out over the lake. They all have spectacular views of the lake and the Belknap Mountains beyond.
  • The Church Landing stands in a stunning location surrounded by lush gardens and lawns, directly on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. A sandy beach, guestrooms with private lakefront balconies, and the Lakehouse Grille complement your stay.
  • Finally there's the Perch and Lake Shore lakefront cottages, which feature all the amenities of the Inns in a smaller package that's perfect for a large family or group.

Lake Morey Resort

1 Clubhouse Road Fairlee, VT 05045 Phone: 802-333-4311 Toll-Free: 800-423-1211 Fax: 802-333-4553 Make a Reservation

Nestled in the green Vermont hills

Nestled in the green Vermont hills above the Connecticut River, Lake Morey Resort provides the perfect getaway any time of the year. Whether you are looking for a convenient four season New England family resort with something for everyone, or a picturesque lakeside conference center to accommodate most any need, Lake Morey Resort is ready for you. Come join us to play golf or tennis, stroll around the lake, water ski, hike, swim, ski, snowmobile, or just relax because at Lake Morey Resort everything you want is at our doorstep. A Full Service Resort offering 130 rooms and suites. Recently renovated, more than half the rooms have stunning views of the lake and a portion of the rooms have private balconies. The remainder of the rooms overlook our courtyard/putting green with the golf course framing its border.

Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee

76 Lake Streeet Laconia, NH 03246 Phone: 603-524-5210 Toll-Free: 800-MARGATE Fax: 603-524-2879

Open your eyes to The Margate Resort on Lake Winnipesaukee!

For almost 60 years and four generations The Margate Resort has been the final destination for family fun, romance, and recreation. The Margate Resort offers fun and activities for every season and vacationer. The hotel is located on the shores of Paugus Bay. With over 400 feet of private sandy beach, lounge chairs, boat docks, and a fun and festive Beach Bar, The Margate is the place to be. The Margate Resort on Lake Winnipesaukee is just minutes away from golf, hiking, tax free shopping, and major tourist attractions. All guest rooms are equipped with Keurig® K-Cup Coffee Makers, Green Mountain® coffee, irons & ironing boards, and hairdryers. Lake and West rooms also include double-sized stainless steel mini-fridges and free WiFi!

Point Sebago Golf Resort

261 Point Sebago Road Casco, ME 04015 Phone: 207-655-3821 Toll-Free: 800-655-1232 Fax: 207-655-3371

Lets get to the point!

Point Sebago Resort is located on the shores of pristine Sebago Lake, Southern Maine's largest lake. Enjoy a picturesque lakefront setting that combines award winning free children's programs with a friendly, caring staff, a marina, a nationally recognized 18-hole championship golf course, a lake view restaurant, nightly entertainment, a lounge and a host of other recreational amenities to offer the ultimate vacation getaway. Point Sebago has been nationally recognized as the Northeast's premier family outdoor resort and the perfect family vacation. With 775 shorefront and wooded acres, we are the perfect place for your spring and fall getaways, and summer long family vacation weeks.
Golfers love our all inclusive golf vacation packages on our own 18-hole championship golf course, recognized as the best Golf Course in Southern Maine by Golf Digest. Families love our summer day and evening supervised children's programs. Join us at the beach today for the ultimate family vacation!

Purity Spring Resort

1251 Eaton Road (Route 153) East Madison, NH 03849 Phone: 603-367-8896 Toll-Free: 800-FREE-SKI

Celebrating 100 years of lodging and recreation!

Family-owned Purity Spring Resort has long catered to families, groups and guests looking for traditional country lodging in a setting of forests, lakes and mountains. The resort property surrounds pristine Purity Lake, which offers unblemished shorelines, sandy beaches, bogs and heaths, and is adjacent to a NH Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. The resort’s unique lakeside setting has made it a popular site for family reunions and group gatherings, in addition to many lakeside wedding options and mountain-top ceremonies and receptions overlooking the pristine shoreline of Purity Lake below.

Purity Spring offers numerous lodging options around Purity Lake, home-style meals, and an indoor pool and fitness center. Guests can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, miles of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, and an extensive summer recreational program for kids and families alike.

During the winter season, Purity Spring owns and operates King Pine Ski Area, offering alpine and nordic skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, snowshoeing around Purity Lake, ice skating and horse-drawn sleigh rides.

Rockywold-Deephaven Camps

18 Bacon Road Holderness, NH 03245 Phone: 603-968-3313 Fax: 603-968-3438

Vacation on the shore of pristine Squam Lake

Since 1897, Rockywold-Deephaven Camps have offered families an ideal place to gather and soak in the quiet, simple pleasures of the New Hampshire wilderness. Spread over 115 acres, two peninsulas, and along over a mile of lakeshore, RDC offers a rustic simplicity, respect for the land and good old fashioned fun. Our 60 cottages and two lodges are scattered among shorefront pines and granite outcroppings. Each has twin beds, a fireplace, a screened-in porch, private dock, and an antique ice box where ice is delivered daily. If small mouth bass fishing, rollicking square dances, heaping buffet-style meals, quiet afternoon card games, hikes in the White Mountains, canoeing, tennis and a really good book sound like your idea of vacation, welcome to RDC!

Sterling Ridge Resort

155 Sterling Ridge Drive Jeffersonville, VT 05464 Phone: 802-644-8265 Toll-Free: 800-347-8266

Vermont’s Best Kept Secret!

Located on a scenic back road, you can enjoy the peacefulness of the countryside. The property offers stunning vistas of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, and Smugglers Notch. One and two bedroom log cabins have country furnishings with modern amenities. Each cabin has a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable living-dining area with a fireplace, a color TV, a sleep sofa, covered porch and an outdoor grill. The resort also offers a Lodge which has 7 bedrooms, 6 baths, 2 living rooms, and 2 kitchens - a perfect size for for family or group gatherings. All linens are included.

The Naswa Resort

1086 Weirs Boulevard Laconia, NH 03246 Phone: 603-366-4341 Toll-Free: 888-55 NASWA (556-2792) Fax: 603-366-5731

Family fun for over seventy years

Ideally located on the shores of Paugus Bay in Lake Winnipesaukee, The Naswa Resort is close to all area attractions including the Mt. Washington Cruise Boat, Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center, NH International Speedway & Gunstock Recreation Area. You'll also find golf, tennis, waterskiing, boating, hiking and tax free outlet shopping nearby. You can spend your days on the beach, or socialize with old and new friends at our World Famous Beach Bar & Grill. Delight in the refreshing waterside atmosphere and leisurely dining at one of the Lakes Region's favorite eateries. Enjoy delicious food and drinks in a comfortable waterfront setting while watching an endless parade of boats glide by.

The Wolfeboro Inn

90 North Main Street Wolfeboro, NH 03894 Phone: 603-569-3016 Toll-Free: 800-451-2389 Fax: 603-569-5375

"The oldest summer resort in America" on beautiful Lake Winnipesauke

Commanding views of Lake Winnipesauke, traditional New England décor; handmade quilts, selected pieces of antique furniture and a blazing lobby fireplace provide the warmth of a country inn with the style and amenities of a full service resort. Guests may choose between modern suites with balconies looking out to the lake in the new building or the charm of the beautifully restored and expanded rooms of the old Inn. Stroll through our beautifully manicured gardens to the Inn’s private sandy beach. Swim, book a tour on the Winnipesauke Belle, a 70-foot replica turn-of-the-century paddle boat, or just relax and take in the spectacular views of Wolfeboro Bay.