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Lake Resorts

Lake Resorts in New England

Lake resorts -- from rustic to luxurious -- can be found on the famous lakes of New England, include Lake Winnipesaukee, the Squam lakes, and Purity Lake in New Hampshire; Sebago Lake in Maine; Lake Champlain and Lake Morey in Vermont, and many more. Hosting children and families; fans of outdoor sports, water sports, and snow sports; and people who love waterfront luxury for a vacation in the great outdoors. Accommodations for vacations, trips, and weekend getaways run from lavish rooms to rustic cabins and cottages. Come for summer boating, winter skiing, fall foliage, or whatever outdoor beauty appeals to you.


Luxury Resorts to Rustic Cottages

The scenic Maine has plenty of lake resorts for whatever type of vacation you are looking for. From Sebago Lake to Purity Lake, we have all the recommendations you need to plan the perfect vacation. Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake combines the joys of all water activities with the beautiful sunsets of this lakeside resort. Enjoy sailing, swimming, kayaking, water skiing, and more. If you’re looking for something a bit more relaxing, enjoy the off-the-grid life of Attean Lake Lodge in Jackman, ME. This beautiful resort lacks electricity, so guests find that they can unplug and relax from the daily stresses of life. In New Hampshire, you can find luxurious privacy amongst the beautiful hills of the White Mountains in the distance. Center Harbor Inn will give you the luxury of a 200-foot private sandy beach along the beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee.

Vermont and Connecticut are underrated when it comes to beautiful waterfront lake resorts. Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT, provides anything from pontoon boat tours to paddle boarding. Basin Harbor Resort in Vergennes, VT, is located on 700 acres of land on Lake Champlain, offering you the choice of 70+ cottages. In Connecticut, tucked tightly between two lakes in Litchfield Hills, CT, Interlaken Inn provides a waterfront paradise for all ages - spacious suites and many activities. Grab a kayak, or head to the tennis courts - whatever you feel Interlaken Inn will have! Scroll down to browse some of our recommendations and start planning your trip.




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Purity Spring Resort

You may never want to leave the lake and beaches at this picturesque resort

1251 Eaton Road (Route 153) East Madison, NH 03849 603-367-8896
You could spend your entire vacation at the Purity Spring Resort and never want to leave the lake. That’s because there are so many activities centered on the pristine waters and sandy beaches. There’s swimming, of course, and you can take out one of the resort’s stand-up paddle boards for a glide across the water. Or, bring your kayak or canoe to paddle around the lake. You can fish for pickerel, small-mouth bass and, for the kids, sunfish and panfish. Book a private charter session to go waterskiing, wakeboarding or kneeboarding. Many of the resort’s accommodations – rooms, condos and cottages – have lake views in addition to features like fireplaces and screened-in porches, and fire pits are great places to take in lake breezes, sunsets and evening stars.

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Point Sebago Golf Resort

Maine resort offers a variety of lake and beach activities (and views)

261 Point Sebago Road Casco, ME 04015 207-558-8000
All the pleasures of a Maine lake resort are yours at Point Sebago Resort. Swim, fish, paddle, kayak, go boating in Sebago Lake – or just relax on the mile-long sandy stretch of beach with a refreshing beverage from the Tiki Bar. Accommodations at the popular resort range from tent and RV sites to lambing tents, cabins, cottages, vacation homes and a lodge, with many lodging options directly on or near the water. There’s a marina with boat and slip rentals, and a new waterpark inflatable obstacle course. Other activities at the resort on 775 scenic acres include an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis, pickle ball, beach volleyball, hiking, s’mores around a campfire and a host of children’s activities led by professional counselors.

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Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee

Get ready to make some memories at this picturesque resort right on Paugus Bay

76 Lake Street Laconia, NH 03246 603-524-5210
Memories are yours to be made when you vacation at Margate on Winnipesaukee, just steps from the lake’s picturesque Paugus Bay, surrounded by soaring pines and deep blue skies mirrored by pristine waters. Stay in a lake-view room or in one close to the outdoor pool. Swim and sunbathe at the resort’s private, 400-foot sandy beach, where you can also rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board. There’s also an indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna, fitness facility and arcade game room. Enjoy lunch or dinner with a view at the Gazebo Beach Bar or head into Laconia, NH for dining and shopping. Other area activities include lake cruises, golf, a scenic railroad, ice arena, leaf-peeping in the autumn and great skiing in winter.

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Mountain Top Resort

Lake activities, and stunning water views, are central to the fun vacation mission at mountain resort

195 Mountain Top Road Chittenden, VT 05737 802-483-2311
A mountain resort with a private beach on a crystal-clear lake: How perfect is that? And creating the perfect vacation is their goal at the Mountain Top Resort, perched on top of a central Vermont mountain with over 700 acres of woods and meadows. But the resort also has a private sandy beach on a quiet cove on a 740-acre lake, which means swimming, fishing, pontoon boat rides and just relaxing in a lounge chair and watching the kids play in the water. You can also take out one of the resort’s kayaks, paddle boards or canoes to explore the pristine lake. And lake views are everywhere on the property, from the windows of your lodge suite to the dining room and terrace.

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Interlaken Inn

Vacation by the lake at inn with lakeside dining, pool, spa services, tennis court

74 Interlaken Road (Route 112) Lakeville, CT 06039 860-435-9878
If you love lake vacations, you are going to really love the Interlaken Inn, nestled on 30 acres of lush green grounds between Lake Wononscopomuc and Lake Wononpakook in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. Hop in one of the Inn’s canoes or kayaks and set out for a morning or sunset paddle, or go for a refreshing lake swim. Dine in Morgan’s Restaurant, with large windows overlooking the stunning lush grounds. Lodging options include condo-style townhouses with outside decks, a pet-friendly building, rooms with screened-in balconies and a cottage with private waterfront access. Amenities include on-site spa services, a seasonal outdoor pool, tennis and pickle ball courts, a game room, fitness center, lawn games and movies shown twice a day in the screening room.

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Center Harbor Inn

Private beach, lake views, boat slips make this Winnipesaukee inn ideal for those who love the water

294 Whittier Highway Center Harbor, NH 03226 603-253-4347
A private, sandy beach on magnificent Lake Winnipesaukee. Private slips and moorings for your boat and kayaks and paddle boards for your personal use. Stunning lake and mountain views from your luxurious guest quarters. And a charming Lakes Region NH town just a short stroll away for dining and shopping. It’s the perfect lakeside vacation at the Center Harbor Inn, upscale beachfront lodging on the lake with a large outdoor hot tub, fitness center, fire pit and barbecue grills. Arrange for a boating excursion or a day skiing, book a golf course tee time or dinner at a lakefront restaurant. Drive to Santa’s Village, a water park or up Mt. Washington. There is so much to do, every season, in this beautiful part of New Hampshire!

Visit our sister properties,Steele Hill Resorts, Summit Resort.

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Lakes Region Tourism Association

Stay in a resort and enjoy a host of modern amenities, convenient access to activities all year

61 Laconia Road Tilton, NH 03276 603-286-8008
Sometimes the best vacation is one where you don’t have to drive miles and miles to a great restaurant or fun activity or attraction. And the best vacations are definitely to be had in the many resorts of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Stay in a comfy room or luxurious suite and have access to a variety of resort activities, including swimming off private sandy beaches, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, sunset cruises, fishing and hiking. In the winter, go skiing, tubing or fat biking. Resorts have heated indoor pools, water slides, saunas, tennis courts, golf courses, live music and exceptional dining. You’ll find unique shops in resort marketplaces, too. And, of course, the views, from the mountain tops or forested trails, are spectacular year-round.

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Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake

Boating, paddling, swimming, fishing: It’s a fun summer at this Sebago Lake resort

30 Migis Lodge Road South Casco, ME 04077 207-655-4524
Summer on the lake: What a wonderful vacation! At Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake, guests have been enjoying that classic New England vacation for over 100 years, staying in the Main Lodge’s eight lake-view rooms or in 35 comfortable private cottages with fieldstone fireplaces. Pristine Sebago Lake provides fun activities including water skiing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Sail a classic Sunfish sailboat, go paddle boarding or take the family out on a pontoon boat. With all your meals taken care of by the Full American Plan, you’ll have more time to relax by the lake, get a massage at the wellness center, book a fishing guide or a private lesson with a tennis pro. Kids’ camps are supervised fun times that feature nature walks, swimming and arts and crafts.

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Summit Resort

Explore the Lakes Region from your home base, a spacious suite in a resort with full list of amenities

177 Mentor Avenue Laconia, NH 03246 603-556-7028
Get out and explore the very happening Lakes Region NH from your home base, a spacious condo-style suite at the Summit Resort. Close to Lake Winnipesaukee, a short walk to Weirs Beach, NH, the resort is perfect for couple, family and group getaways. Its heated indoor pool has water slides, a waterfall and cave; there’s a Roman spa, sauna, health club, outdoor pool, racquetball courts and a kids’ playground. Arrange a boat excursion in the warmer months or head for nearby Gunstock Mountain for some serious skiing in winter. Area attractions include scenic railroads, outlet shopping, golf, hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing and hunting. There’s great snowmobiling and snowshoeing in the winter. Suites, for up to six people, include electric fireplaces, balconies and whirlpool tubs.

Visit our sister properties, Steele Hill Resorts, Center Harbor Inn.

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Naswa Resort

Top Lake Winnipesaukee Resort for Families & Beach Lovers

1086 Weirs Boulevard Laconia, NH 03246 603-366-4341
Escape to the lakeside beauty of Lake Winnipesaukee at The NASWA Resort, where classic waterfront charm meets endless summer fun. Enjoy our long, private sandy beach—perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply unwinding with a signature drink from the NazBar & Grill. Choose from comfortable rooms, suites, and colorful cottages, many featuring lake views, private balconies, or screened-in porches. Guests love our beachside activities, from craft sessions to evening campfires and s’mores. Dine at The Blue Bistro, known for its delicious breakfasts, fresh seafood, certified steaks, vegetarian options, and stunning water views. Complimentary dock space for guest boats adds even more convenience. Nearby, explore boat cruises, scenic railroads, hiking trails, cultural events, golf, and biking throughout the Lakes Region.

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