Great day on Lake Ossipee with a Boat Bud pontoon. Owner was super friendly, if a little…read morepaperwork challenged, boat was immaculate and perfect for a party of 7 (could have handled one or two more of us). Regarding the paperwork, we had a few anxious moments when we couldn't get some questions answered, but everything was under control and in the end, so smooth getting on the water. I would highly recommend Bud Boat over the larger boat yards who were a little uppity when dealing with our questions.

Elevated Wake, takes water sports to a new level…read more Bottom Line up Front: Customer service is definitely priority number one. Having used other water sports companies in Lake Winnipesaukee, Elevated Wake, exceeded expectations. Also, ask for Ryan and Alex! THE GOOD: Elevated Wake was Great! From the pre-flight the night before, the coaching by the crew, to the playlist during the trip, this place reigned supreme. Preflight: they stopped by the night before to make sure they knew where we were located; then they showed up the next day a few minutes early to ensure we got our full scheduled time. Additionally, they had all the gear on board to allow adults and kids to water ski, wake surf and tube. We had used other companies (not to be named here) the last two years, which dropped the ball in that area. Coaching: Ryan and Alex were spectacular! They had great patience, knew exactly what to say and do and when to say and do it. They were able to get the young kids in our group up and skiing within a few runs. Alex (who happens to be on a college water-skiing team in Florida) took the time to work with our kids and physically demonstrated the steps to stand up on skis using the tow rope. She then had them repeat the steps before getting in the water. The results success. Alex and Ryan(who was the Captain at the time) had great crew coordination and were able to effectively communicate take-off and acceleration speeds. Ryan was the coach for wake-surfing and he did a phenomenal job. He easily explained body positions using analogies, such as the gas pedal is the forward foot and the brake is the back foot, and coached body position to enables surfers to get into the sweet spot in a few tries. They both get A-pluses on a job well done! Playlist: Everything goes better with great music and Ryan's playlist was Sierra Hotel (military speak for awesome)! He had summer tunes from the sixties to the present; from the Beach Boys to Boston, Jimmy Eat World to Jack Johnson, Bob Marley to Sublime, he had a great playlist! He knows his music and we had some great discussions. THE BAD: The only thing bad was that we did not book more time. THE UGLY: Absolutely nothing! They nailed it. I was so impressed that I was trying to recruit both Ryan and Alex. Where others fail, Elevated Wake Prevails!

We had the absolute BEST day with Ryan and Will! Everyone got up on wakeboard or ski's. We brought…read morethree Pre-teens and one got teary eyed when she had to stop . They read their willingness vs. fear and helped them be successful. I would highly recommend this company. If Ryan and Will aren't available ask for Kyle or Sabrina!

This was a great relaxing cruise on Lake Squam. Tour guide was quite knowledgeable about the area…read moreand had lots of stories, including about the filming of On Golden Pond. Beautiful place.

My husband and I took the picturesque loon cruise with Captain David and Tiffany. We had a great…read moretime! We saw 2 nests with a loon hopefully incubating their eggs as well as 2 different families of loons with their chicks. We also came across a Common Merganser with her chicks resting on a rock. David keeps the ride smooth and Tiffany was a wealth of information! I love what they are doing to protect these beautiful birds! We would definitely return.

Captain Chris took us out on the lake this past weekend for a full 8 hour charter. It was amazing!…read moreChris was responsive in answering all my questions ahead of time and flexible to our plans for the day. Would definitely recommend the full day - plenty to do on the lake. We had a larger group (combined bachelor/bachelorette party) and the boat was very comfortable! Chris took us to float in some great spots, tubing, and just around the lake. Thank you for a fun and safe adventure! The bride and groom-to-be are both still talking about it!

Captain Chris is the best!! We had so much fun and would do it again. He took great care to make…read moresure we had a Great time.

Such a fun meadery! We saw this and stopped in with some friends. With friends, we got to taste a…read morelot of items. The service by Abby was fantastic and pleasant. The drafts are nice and cold; the other meads are room temperature and it changes the flavor profiles a bit, not in a bad way! The nectar collector is a must have. The syrups for use are also homemade. Yum!

The good: the mead. The bad: the service, lack of parking,…read morenot dog friendly. I came in for a flight, talked to the owner (?), sat down behind the little bar. He proceeded to take orders from a large group of 7+ people before getting back to me. It took a while. Now, I had to come in alone because they closed their patio early without mentioning it on their website, so my husband had to stay outside with our puppy. The owner (?) then revealed to me that they did not have the town's permission to have a patio in the first place. They also closed their kitchen, but nonetheless did not allow us to take the puppy inside. Basically, this is a very poorly managed operation in the middle of nowhere. A much better choice would be to go to Over the Moon Farmstead.

Kona Mansion Inn, you have truly outdone yourself. Never in my life have I been subjected to such…read morea horrendous lodging situation. Aside from that one time when we went camping and the tent fell down in the rain, congratulations! You are number one on my list of worst places to stay...ever! The what-would-have-been-an-otherwise-glorious-weekend started when we almost got lost trying to find the dirt path that would lead us towards the lovely "chalet" that we were staying in....you know, it's to the left of the broken down truck and past the tiny painted wooden sign that says "chalets" (what, those aren't good enough landmarks for you??) As we entered the house which was decked out in some awesome 70's style furniture (and also looked like it hadn't been cleaned since the 70's), we scrambled to claim our beds, Real World style. Luckily all the rooms were pretty much exactly the same--you know, box fans, giant bugs and the best part... slightly moist sheets. Awesome. We sucked it up though and after a while I think the place grew on us. After all, there is definitely something comical about a family of ants living on the bathroom floor and a giant hole in the ceiling stuffed with toilet paper. Sure, drinking to cope helped, but who wouldn't think that mouse droppings on the kitchen table was funny?? It wasn't until the next morning when someone noticed the blood on the bathroom wall that we knew we were staying in a truly memorable place. (Seriously, I couldn't even make this shit up people.) All is not lost though, there is one redeeming factor of Kona: the shower. With the warm water (I know, right!?) and fantastic water pressure, it was the one thing made you feel as though you weren't staying, well, at the Kona Mansion Inn. Ahhhh.... relaxation....that is until your friend comes to knock on the bathroom door: "Umm... can you hurry up, the water is dripping through the ceiling into the kitchen..." And, we're back! So the moral of the story is, who needs to camp in the rain when you can stay at the Kona Mansion Inn and get the same effect? Right, camping in the rain it is.

Wow! I had the exact opposite experience as the other review. We rented the mansion for a 5 day…read moreweekend and I couldn't have had a better time in this place. Not only was there a 9 hole, par 3 instead of a lawn, but a short walk away was their docks and a nice beach that was at our disposal to build a fire or just have some lunch. The hospitality and true family feel that Kevin, his son Brian, and their right-hand man, Nate showed us was nothing short of spectacular. I feel lucky to have found this place and will be back...NO DOUBT.

To start with, this is a tap room. There is no food. There are snacks and a food truck outside…read more This yelp description is confusing. The actual Hobbs brewing Tavern is up the road another 7 miles. They actually have food. That said, our bartender was great. She wrestled up their lovely craft beer for us and gave us the lowdown on other things in the area. If you're looking for some good beer, stop here!

Always find good craft brews here and experiment with new flavors like Tequila lime! Service is…read moregood and comfortable outdoor seating area. They have a permanent food truck know, serving barbecue and homemade sausages. Very good.

i'd highly recommend this spot! great paths that are marked creatively & well. great variety in…read morescenery. really nice woman working inside. also has bathrooms and wifi. options to choose longer or shorter paths too.

I love walking the trails at Tin Mountain Conservation Center!…read moreThey have a beautiful Nature Learning Center where they have weekly Nature programs offered to the public. They also teach environmental education in the local schools. Very cool non-profit, worth visiting for sure!