Everyone has a place that is not for them. For us, there were a some nice things but some things…read morethat meant we'd not recommend. Full disclosure, we are a family of neurodivergent introverts- so some of the things people really talked about liking here, were stressful. I don't want to talk to strangers on my vacation. Even if the strangers are quite lovely. The second thing was we overlapped with two family reunions. Both families very nice, but within the pavilion is not just the fireplace and grills, but a bar. As a person in recovery, being this close to constant drinking was uncomfortable and had I known about it I would have skipped it. The owners also let their dog roam around, so be aware if any of your party has a fear of dogs. The only place to swim involves you jumping off the dock into area deep enough for boats to dock, so we had to find state parks each day. The beds were comfortable. The view was nice. It wasn't enough to keep us there for the duration of our vacation.

Members of my family have been staying here for tens of years when we have a family event at nearby…read morePumpkin Point and there is no more room in the house. We recently rented three rooms and enjoyed the beauty that Alton Bay/Lake Winnipesaukee has to offer. What makes this area special are the mountains,trees and the cool water. The view is great, the staff is friendly and helpful and the rooms are clean. The rooms are not luxurious and are as nice as a well kept national motel chain room. No coffee maker or fridge in the room. The price is reasonable and is about half of what I just paid to get a room in Boston. Some of the best times we had were at night when it gets cool enough to sit around the large fireplace under the gazebo. Very nice. We also rented a boat for some water sport and docked at Wolfeboro for lunch. Five stars for the location and beauty of this family run business.

This place is incredible. It doesn't get further "on the water" than our cottage! The best part?…read more A dock space included in the cost of the rental for our 22' boat, which is hard to come by. The family is so friendly, we even joined them for a cookout one of the nights that we were there! Very clean. The only draw back is that you can't bring your dog, but that is a fair trade for the experience.

Our week at Lakehurst is the best week of the year! Everything about this place is amazing. The…read morecottages are clean, the view is spectacular, you're right on the water and there's even a fireplace. Jim and Janet are wonderful hosts!

We had an amazing stay at Sandy Point!! It's the perfect place for families with children. The…read morebeautifully remodeled cottages are clean, comfortable, and many are just steps from the water's edge with stunning views of Lake Winnipesaukee. There is so much for kids to do, including swimming, paddle boarding, and playing on the lake trampoline, making it easy to keep everyone entertained. The beach is perfect for families, and the atmosphere is safe, relaxing, and welcoming. The owners and staff are genuinely kind, friendly, and go out of their way to make you feel at home. If you're looking for a fun, family-friendly lakeside getaway with beautiful accommodations and plenty of activities for all ages, Sandy Point is the perfect destination. We can't wait to come back!

We were lucky enough to be the 1st guests in Cabin 59 after it's renovation…read more The owners have done a fabulous job of freshly updating every square inch while keeping New England cottage charm. This cabin was directly on the bay with a very cute backyard and steps into the beautiful water. We are going to book for next year.

Great new addition to the offerings at Ames Farm. They have arranged with Mount Washington boat…read moreline to have one of their boats travel twice a day each Thursday from Wolfboro directly to a dock at Ames Farm and back. if you travel from Wolfboro you can have brunch or lunch at the great restaurant they have at Ames Farm and visit for a while at their beach or at their dock. If you go from Ames Farm to Wolfboro you can spend the same amount of time which is 1 1/2-3 hours exploring Wolfboro before returning to Ames Farm. We took the first trip and found it amazing. All the people on the boat were great and there was an assortment of beverages on board. and anyone who has ever stayed at Ames knows how amazing their restaurant is. Just shows how much Ames Farm cares about their visitors.

4.5 Stars! Ames Farm…read moreInn is incredible! A friend took me here this summer and I fell in love with it! The employees are awesome and the environment great! The view is worth every penny. There also is lots of parking available! There is also a store downstairs! I didn't get a chance to go inside, but I'm sure it would be fun to look around. The prices are reasonable and service pretty quick! The food overall is pretty good. The only critique I have is my home fries were a little bit burnt! Other than that enjoyed my meal both times. I would recommend making reservations if you have more than two people in your party! I would say this is my favorite breakfast place at the moment!

No. Just no. Zero…read morestars. We were in town for 3 days to work the NASCAR event. Night 1: We got in really late so they left the door unlocked for us. After a long day of work all we wanted to do was shower and sleep. The room wasn't cleaned after the previous guests. Therefore, we were left with no towels and garbage everywhere. Not to mention a dirty bed. I triple checked for bed bugs and shook the covers and sheets. We found 2 spiders in the covers. Threw all of the covers on the floor, layered up in extra clothes and slept for a few hours before heading back to work. This room hasn't been cleaned in a while. There are spider webs all along the walls. Night 2: Before coming back for the second night we bought new sheets and a comforter set. There was no way I was touching the original sheets. (If you absolutely have no choice but to stay here then I suggest going to Walmart and doing the same). Again, no towels. Nothing. We went to the office to finally speak to someone. Apparently they didn't know we were here. The guy at the desk is really nice and helpful. He did us a favor and gave us extra large towels (which are still 1/3 the size of regular towels). Then we took cold showers. We found out later that the owner shuts the hot water whenever she feels like it (but she won't tell you that- she says,"it comes and goes. You never know"). There is nothing sweeter than waking up at 5am to the sound of an entire rodent family running in the walls. Over and over. Night 3: We spoke to the owner after work. She truly believes nothing is wrong with this place. She could update the whole place with new stuff for about $200. I bought a whole bedding set from Walmart with pillows for $20. There is absolutely no reason this place has to be so filthy. We left a whole day/night early. Don't do it. Just don't. Fridge (light mold inside) Microwave AC

I added this business so people can be warned. Zero stars. Just don't stay here. I can't even say…read morethe rooms are clean. They are not.

This place is straight out of a horror film. In fact horror films have probably been shot here but…read morenobody survived because they were all killed by very real murderers. My lady and I wanted a cheap place to stay in Alton for one night as we were attending a wedding and figured we would be too drunk to appreciate a nice place anyway that evening. The Riverview seemed to fit the bill. I was extremely wrong. We roll up and see a woman sketchily chatting with what appears to be a meth addict or maybe plague victim. He scurries off as I pull in and it turns out the woman is the motel keeper. How about this for a howdydo: When I check in the motel keeper lady (a squat, unpleasant woman who hates you) tells me she has no idea what price she quoted me on the phone when I gave her my credit card and also didn't reserve a room for me or charge me. So I'll tell this shifty lady the price and she claims that "it impossible price". I show her the price online. "No I been ask man to update for year". So the new price is 20 bucks more; The wedding is soon so I pay. She immediately asks me when we are leaving for the evening and what time we are coming back. Weird right? Could you please be more subtle about robbing our room? I expect a certain level of civility when getting rolled at a motel in America in 2014 and not the goddamn Congo. I should back up. "Riverview" is a misnomer. Somehow, this place that is located in the beautiful lakes region sits by a fetid, dirty, swampstain. The whole drive up we are surrounded by gorgeous lakes, then all the sudden the land turns cursed and this motel is sitting on it. We enter the room and I immediately regret paying for it. The whole joint has the feeling of death about it, like a haunted abandoned insane asylum. The floors in the bedroom are linoleum, no doubt so they can sweep your blood out the door in the morning, The bed is strangely lumpy and sunken, as if it had been hosed down and left to dry indoors numerous times. The bathroom was clean but small. There was on old tube TV that i didn't turn on because of poltergeists. It SMELLED like weird chemicals. The place both scared and depressed me, two feelings that are the hallmark of a great stay in the country, I walked up to the office again. There are signs everywhere that say NO REFUNDS. So if you are curious about their refund policy here it is: NO. We leave for the wedding, get halfway there, then decide to double back and get our belongings so they aren't stolen or raped or poisoned. We get them. The whole night at the wedding I get more and more of a bad feeling about staying there. I decide to STAY SOBER at the wedding because my misgivings are so strong. I imagined us being assaulted or kidnapped by Congo slave traders. After the wedding, we go back to the motel, I drop off the key, and hightail it back to Boston. I was never happier to see the Zakim bridge. I am positive I saved our lives. DO NOT STAY HERE unless you need a place to"lay low until things blow over in Tijuana" or a place to do some weird drug no one has ever heard of. This place looks like a great place to have a marriage ending fight.

This place does not even get one star. Bates Motel but dirtier. Tub filthy, floor dirty, burnt out…read morelight bulbs, smells smokey and musty. Bugs in bed. Not kept up with repairs or updates. Scary, rundown. Avoid at all costs!!!!!