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#1 of 3 inns in Gilford
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4.6
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4.3
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3.8
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3.7
This 1894 Victorian Inn offers lakefront accommodations, many with water views, and seasonal vacation rentals on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH's largest lake and just minutes from the Bank of NH Pavillion. Choose a guest room, suite or cottage, all non-smoking and all with a queen bed, private bath, air conditioning, TV, FREE WiFi, alarm clock, hair dryer, and many with lake views. The Inn is located in a no-wake area on the lake, so boats pass quietly. Enjoy our private beach, relax in our lakefront gazebo or settle into one of the comfy seats on our wraparound porch to watch the boats pass by or listen to the loons. Boat rentals available at area marinas or bring your own canoe or kayak. Winter visitors will enjoy ice fishing on the lake, snowmobiling from the inn or cross country or downhill skiing at nearby Gunstock Mountain. Just a short drive to Weirs Beach attractions, the Winnipesaukee Playhouse and many area restaurants.
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19 Roberts Rd, Gilford, NH 03249-7605
Inn at Smith Cove
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Let me start with Bill the owner. He is very pleasant and when he says when you come here the place is yours and I won’t bother you, he means it. Even though he is next door, neither he nor his wife gave us the feeling they were watching. He was, very accessible when we had a question or just to exchange pleasantries. Now, the accommodations. We stayed in the former inn and it’s beautiful. Each of the rooms were very clean and spacious and has it’s own bathroom. That proved to be wonderful as we had four families with children. Everything you needed in the kitchen and a separate laundry room, great for those damp towels. One step out the door brings you to a magnificent wrap around porch with lots of chairs. The porch provided sun or shade. A few short steps and you’re at either the private sandy beach or on the covered pavilion. Both with tons of chairs. This place really has it all, dock space for your boat, Great Lake view and tons of parking. Take a look at it and you won’t be disappointed.…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Quaint, old fashioned, spotless accommodation and property. We stayed in the Emma room which has an en-suite jacuzzi and gas fireplace. Beautiful and well maintained architecture throughout the inn. Due to Covid, no coffee served, but we planned ahead and brought our own small coffee pot. This was a magically relaxing two nights. We enjoyed some time in the living area, playing cards, laughing and just plain decompressing. It was fun trying to piece together the story of the property from the photos on display as well. The jacuzzi was amazing! Very hot water was plentiful both there and in the shower, and the water pressure was out of this world! The fireplace was nice but the pilot light kept going out which was a nuisance but not a deal breaker since the room was quite warm (and dry: if visiting in the winter, consider bringing a small humidifier). It would have been nice to have an additional chair available in the room and a small table as well. The mattress was an odd combination of firm yet unsupportive, but we managed for two nights ok...any more may have been a bit of an issue. Overall, we were very pleased and would go back again in a heartbeat. Thank you Bob for being such a gracious host, and Sharon for the impeccably clean room!…
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We stayed in the Inn in Aug 2020. The place was beautiful and the grounds were beautiful as well. Bob and Maria, the owners, were wonderful hosts. We had brought our boat with us and Bob provided a slip right at the Inn for a slight additional charge. The rooms are very comfortable. I would have a difficult time finding anything negative to say about our vacation. Next time we may look into renting one of their cottages. Thank you Bob and Maria for a great time, the Lyons family.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We wanted to like the Inn, but we just can’t get there. The place has a certain amount of charm but there’s a line between quaint and seedy toward which it skates too close. Just a few data points. We could easily hear noises and even voices in other rooms. The bed was old and just plain uncomfortable. In the morning, there was no hot water for my wife; she had to take a cold shower. There no coffee maker in the room. The plain coffee downstairs wasn’t ready when I woke; I drove to a local bagel shop. The water view is of a narrow channel, although the gazebo is nice. The room and lobby are pasted with various handwritten notes of rules and prohibitions. I get the feeling that the Inn does the bare minimum and writes off repeat customers. We won’t be repeats.
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My friend and I spent the night at the Inn so we could do some paddleboarding on Lake Winnipesaukee. The location is lovely, nestled in a small cove with no wake. We were able to launch our boards right off the Inn's beach. Bob was a helpful, but not intrusive, host. He allowed us to keep our boards on the beach overnight. The rooms are rustically-appointed, clean, and comfortable. We had a view of the lake from our room. Breakfast is not included, but there is coffee and hot water in the morning.
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Even though we arrived late at 8 at night it was such a wonderful place! Attention to every detail and such a friendly accommodating owner! We owned a B&B our selves and so we appreciation all the attention to details we loved everything !If you are looking for a lovely quiet place do not miss this one!! Thank you so much we will be back Debbie and Larry Bain
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Great location, very nice accommodations, friendly owners. Located on a little cove. Offers everything for a short stay.Local restaurants nearby, parking adjacent. No breakfast, but coffee & tea set up & waiting every morning
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Date of stay: July 2017
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My husband and I spent 3 days at the Inn at Smith Cove. One night in the Salmon room in the Inn. The Inn is very nice and quaint and clean. The Salmon room is on the top floor and the ceilings are quite low at the sides - you just have to duck a bit in the bathroom. The A/C was great on the warm day/night. The next 2 nights we stayed in one of the cabins. It was a small cabin called Papoose which is perfect for a couple. It's not fancy - more like camping - but it was clean. You have to bring your own toiletries, towels, bedding. There is a full kitchen if you are inclined to cook. There is an A/C unit in the cabin. The location of the Inn on the Lake is great. Close to key attractions. They have a small beach which is fun to hang out at. Bob, the Innkeeper, was great. He is around if needed but doesn't bother you. He was always available via phone.…
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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SOOOO close to Bank of NH Pavilion! Beautiful property and gardens. Walking inside this Inn is like stepping back in time, from the huge wraparound porch, to the fire placed living room/reception area. We stayed in room 2 - the "Kelly Room", which was small and simple, but very clean, and with a beautiful lake view. The queen size Victorian bed although lovely, had a mattress which evidently, was also from the Victorian era! After one night on that thing we were running (crawling actually) to the nearest CVS for Aleve!
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Good - as stated great location with a lakeside gazebo and seemed to be clean. Cons: Not a B&B - Bed but no breakfast - but I knew that when I booked. At check in Bob the owner seemed like he had other more pressing things to attend to rather than us. No interest in what we were doing or planned on doing and no recommendations - only provided recommendations on where to eat supper when we sought him out and asked him. Never saw him or any other staff after we checked in. No recommendations for breakfast - we hit the road looking for a restaurant for breakfast - quite a drive before we stumbled on a little diner. Inn is extremely dark with dark period correct wood but very little lighting. Couldn't read in our room due to poor light - one small table lamp with a spiral bulb and a trilight with a single rather than a triple bulb. One night was fine, but with shorter days of fall the darkness of the Inn would become depressing very quickly. Our bed was firm, except the mattress sagged in the middle and the bed creaked and groaned. Middle of the night was awoken by the creaking floorboards from someone on the floor above. Bathroom walls between adjacent rooms are thin!!!! TV - not sure whether they have cable/sat or whether they just use an antenna. Seemed like the latter - not many shows, majority of channels seemed to be info-mercials Internet - signal was so weak in our room that it was impossible to stay connected…
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Date of stay: September 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Which popular attractions are close to Inn at Smith Cove?
Nearby attractions include Art Escape (4.7 miles), Funspot (4.8 miles), and Gunstock Mountain Resort (3.2 miles).
What are some restaurants close to Inn at Smith Cove?
Conveniently located restaurants include Patrick's Pub & Eatery, Jon's Roast Beef & Deli, and T-BONES Great American Eatery.
Are there any historical sites close to Inn at Smith Cove?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Meredith Historical Society (7.4 miles).