Lake Access + Kayaks + Arcade + Bike Path + Deck

Welcome to the Striped Loon! Our newly updated 2bd/1ba cottage is just steps away from Crescent Lake (great for kayaking) and Cotton Valley Rail-trail walking/bike path leading directly into downtown. Perfect for families , small friend groups, or couples our home offers the below amenities to enhance your stay!

-Beach pass & towels, chairs, blanket
-Two player arcade, Board games, pickleball set
-TV for streaming
-Private deck with grill, dining area and deck fire pit
-Kayaks, lifejackets

The Striped Loon is truly the perfect homebase for lakeside relaxation, outdoor adventure or downtown exploring.

The cottage offers two upstairs bedrooms—one with a queen bed and AC unit, and another with a full-size bed, a futon for extra sleeping space, and AC unit.

Downstairs is an open concept living area with spacious connected dining and living room and AC. Meant for gathering and hanging out, kick back with your streaming TV access, gather around the coffee table for board game night or challenge a friend on the retro-style two-player arcade machine.

Note: TV is set up to allow you to log into your personal streaming service and automatically log you out upon check out. (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc).

Off the living room you’ll find the full bath with shower, and laundry access for your convenience with some complimentary laundry pods.

On the other side of the main floor you will find the fully equipped kitchen with coffee station that provides pour over coffee and automatic 12 cup drip coffee machine with single serve brewer option (reusable k-cup). Try the complimentary, local grounds we provide in our coffee canister.

Step outside to enjoy the spacious deck, outfitted with string lights, an outdoor dining area, a grill, and a fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs—perfect for relaxing after a day at the lake (if you listen closely, you will hear the loons).

At the bottom of the short steep hill, you'll find a public boat ramp to Crescent Lake and access to the scenic Cotton Hollow Rail-trail bike and walking path, which leads straight to downtown Wolfeboro. Guests can use our two kayaks (with a dolly for easier transport), and our beach pass for nearby local beaches including Albee beach and Carry beach. We also provide beach chairs, towels, pickleball paddles, life jackets, and even an outdoor blanket for picnics or concerts in the park.

Note: Should you find parking too tight for two large cars in our driveway, you can park down the hill at the public boat ramp.

Whether you’re here for lakeside fun, downtown dining, or simply soaking up the charm of a classic New England getaway, our cottage makes it easy to enjoy the best of Wolfeboro.