Woo Hoo!!

Oregonrain · 04-16-2014, 09:49 AM

We're making plans to visit the area this May. We decided it would be better to visit before my knee surgery rather than after. This way I won't be hobbling around on crutches... I'll just be hobbling!!

I'm looking online for Motels in the area. We'll be staying with his sister in Auburn for a while, but I want to spend a couple nights in the area. I've got my list of houses we (I) want to look at. It feels good to finally be making plans and searching airlines, motels, and car rentals instead of just thinking about it. I can't wait to get there!!!

robmac · 04-16-2014, 10:02 AM

you may just stay for good once you spend the time here

VitaBene · 04-16-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Oregonrain

We're making plans to visit the area this May. We decided it would be better to visit before my knee surgery rather than after. This way I won't be hobbling around on crutches... I'll just be hobbling!!

I'm looking online for Motels in the area. We'll be staying with his sister in Auburn for a while, but I want to spend a couple nights in the area. I've got my list of houses we (I) want to look at. It feels good to finally be making plans and searching airlines, motels, and car rentals instead of just thinking about it. I can't wait to get there!!!

Berry Pond motel in Moultonborough, reasonable and clean.

Best of luck with surgery!

webmaster · 04-16-2014, 10:13 AM

Check the Lodging section of our Lake Links directory:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/links/browselinks.php?c=11

Oregonrain · 04-16-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by robmac

you may just stay for good once you spend the time here

That's why we're coming to see the area!

Thank you everyone for the information. I'll definitely be checking them out!

BroadHopper · 04-16-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by webmaster

Check the Lodging section of our Lake Links directory:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/links/browselinks.php?c=11

You may need to do a little weeding. Some like the Christmas Island Resort are no longer 'habitable'.

ghfromaltonbay · 04-16-2014, 12:25 PM

If you are looking on the west side of the lake, I highly recommend the Belknap Point Motel. Very clean and reasonable (under $80 per night) with a beautiful view of the lake and mountains. If you are looking on the east side of the lake try the Lake Motel in Wolfeboro. The new 2 story motel is a bargain at $99 per night off season with a kitchenette in the room. The Belknap Pt. is just a room with bed and bath, but no kitchen or even a coffee maker, but there are many places for meals nearby.

GTO · 04-16-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

You may need to do a little weeding. Some like the Christmas Island Resort are no longer 'habitable'.

And dont forget to go to the Weirs Beach Water Sl........urgh...never mind

Pineedles · 04-17-2014, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

Berry Pond motel in Moultonborough, reasonable and clean.

Best of luck with surgery!

I'll second Vitabene's recommendation as I have stayed there on several occasions. They put out an excellent continental breakfast too.

Dave M · 04-17-2014, 11:27 AM

May want to try Center Harbor Inn. Its on webmaster link list. Right on the water, clean, private/public swimming areas. Restaurants, bagels, ice cream shop near by. Food Market across street. One of ports for Mt Washington.

Dave M

PS I have no afilliation with this Motel.

Newbiesaukee · 04-17-2014, 12:32 PM

Agree with Center Harbor Inn...location is great. We had guests stay there a few years ago and said it was basic and clean and folks were nice. Right on the water.

Oregonrain · 04-18-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

Agree with Center Harbor Inn...location is great. We had guests stay there a few years ago and said it was basic and clean and folks were nice. Right on the water.

Thank you everyone for all the recommendations! I really appreciate it! You all are wonderful!!

kauriel · 04-20-2014, 06:14 PM

You can also look on airbnb, homeaway, etc. for rentals if you would prefer to stay somewhere with a kitchen. During the off-season our condo in Laconia on airbnb is cheaper than some of the local hotels. We don't have a minimum stay requirement but others may require at least a few nights or a week for a rental.

Misha888 · 04-21-2014, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Oregonrain

We're making plans to visit the area this May. We decided it would be better to visit before my knee surgery rather than after. This way I won't be hobbling around on crutches... I'll just be hobbling!!

I'm looking online for Motels in the area. We'll be staying with his sister in Auburn for a while, but I want to spend a couple nights in the area. I've got my list of houses we (I) want to look at. It feels good to finally be making plans and searching airlines, motels, and car rentals instead of just thinking about it. I can't wait to get there!!!

I've had friends stay at Misty Harbor. Super reasonable, clean and if you ask for a lake view you will get it. There are many houses for rent too, I'd check out VRBO.com if you want a more personal vacation.

Good luck and enjoy!

Oregonrain · 05-07-2014, 11:17 AM

**sigh** Even the best laid plans can get derailed! It's looking like our trip will have to be postponed as no one is interested in buying our trailer. The money from the trailer was going to buy our tickets there. Oh well, I suppose we'll get there when we get there, just not on the timeline I was hoping for!

Crusty · 05-08-2014, 02:55 PM

I reread the thread when it came to the top and wanted to recommend the Fireside Inn in Gilford.

My wife and I spent three nights there just before ice-out (too cold to turn the water on at camp) and we were very pleased. I don't know what the "on-season" rates are, but we paid less than $80 / night.

It is well-maintained, clean, comfortable, with a friendly staff. Coffee, refrigerator, microwave & WiFi in the room. There is a nightly "social hour" in the very pleasant lobby with snacks and beverages (didn't try this, but could smell the popcorn). They also have exercise facilities and both indoor and outdoor pools.

The complimentary full breakfast was surprisingly good and included scrambled eggs, link sausage, cereal, Belgian waffles, pancakes (push a button, wait 1 minute, hold your plate under the slot --perfectly done), and pastries.

And, of course, they are across the road from Sawyers, Patrick's, and a NH state liquor store.

Hope you're able to come east soon; It's getting closer to winter every day...

znh · 05-09-2014, 09:06 AM

+1 more for Belknap Point...I can't imagine any place having a better view and it always gets good reviews...

04-16-2014, 09:49 AM	#1
Oregonrain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: For now I live in Lebanon, OR, but this summer I'll be living somewhere in the Lakes Region Posts: 144 Thanks: 199 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts	Woo Hoo!! We're making plans to visit the area this May. We decided it would be better to visit before my knee surgery rather than after. This way I won't be hobbling around on crutches... I'll just be hobbling!! I'm looking online for Motels in the area. We'll be staying with his sister in Auburn for a while, but I want to spend a couple nights in the area. I've got my list of houses we (I) want to look at. It feels good to finally be making plans and searching airlines, motels, and car rentals instead of just thinking about it. I can't wait to get there!!!

04-16-2014, 12:25 PM	#7
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 827 Thanks: 255 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	Beknap Point Motel If you are looking on the west side of the lake, I highly recommend the Belknap Point Motel. Very clean and reasonable (under $80 per night) with a beautiful view of the lake and mountains. If you are looking on the east side of the lake try the Lake Motel in Wolfeboro. The new 2 story motel is a bargain at $99 per night off season with a kitchenette in the room. The Belknap Pt. is just a room with bed and bath, but no kitchen or even a coffee maker, but there are many places for meals nearby.

04-17-2014, 11:27 AM	#10
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Center Harbor Inn May want to try Center Harbor Inn. Its on webmaster link list. Right on the water, clean, private/public swimming areas. Restaurants, bagels, ice cream shop near by. Food Market across street. One of ports for Mt Washington. Dave M PS I have no afilliation with this Motel.

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Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,353 Thanks: 946 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	Agree with Center Harbor Inn...location is great. We had guests stay there a few years ago and said it was basic and clean and folks were nice. Right on the water. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

05-07-2014, 11:17 AM	#15
Oregonrain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: For now I live in Lebanon, OR, but this summer I'll be living somewhere in the Lakes Region Posts: 144 Thanks: 199 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts	best laid plans... sigh Even the best laid plans can get derailed! It's looking like our trip will have to be postponed as no one is interested in buying our trailer. The money from the trailer was going to buy our tickets there. Oh well, I suppose we'll get there when we get there, just not on the timeline I was hoping for!

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robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	you may just stay for good once you spend the time here

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Crusty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Columbus OH / Smiths Pt Posts: 128 Thanks: 176 Thanked 158 Times in 57 Posts	Fireside Inn I reread the thread when it came to the top and wanted to recommend the Fireside Inn in Gilford. My wife and I spent three nights there just before ice-out (too cold to turn the water on at camp) and we were very pleased. I don't know what the "on-season" rates are, but we paid less than $80 / night. It is well-maintained, clean, comfortable, with a friendly staff. Coffee, refrigerator, microwave & WiFi in the room. There is a nightly "social hour" in the very pleasant lobby with snacks and beverages (didn't try this, but could smell the popcorn). They also have exercise facilities and both indoor and outdoor pools. The complimentary full breakfast was surprisingly good and included scrambled eggs, link sausage, cereal, Belgian waffles, pancakes (push a button, wait 1 minute, hold your plate under the slot --perfectly done), and pastries. And, of course, they are across the road from Sawyers, Patrick's, and a NH state liquor store. Hope you're able to come east soon; It's getting closer to winter every day...

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znh Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 156 Thanks: 30 Thanked 40 Times in 25 Posts	+1 more for Belknap Point...I can't imagine any place having a better view and it always gets good reviews...

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