Need help finding accommodations for large group over Labor Day

Jameside · 06-09-2011, 11:58 AM

A friend of mine is on a women's softball team. Each year they go away for a few days with spouses and children. This year Winnipesaukee came up as a possibility so she reached out to me to see if I had ideas of places that might be able to accommodate a group of 15 adults and 15 children in the Winnipesaukee area on Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) my house isn't big enough

The lodging doesn't have to be fancy but it would be great if it was near the water. They like to spend the majority of the time swimming and waterskiing/tubing and are also interested in boat rentals. They would ideally like to fit in one place but they realize that is a tall order. They are willing to split into groups as long as they are close together. Mostly they like to share meals together and do water sports.

Does anything come to mind outside of the normal motel rental?

Appreciate your help!

Janet · 06-09-2011, 12:05 PM

Try Oliver Lodge in Meredith. Website is:www.oliverlodge.com. Website says they are under new management. Although I've never been there,the pictures on the website look like something that might be of interest to you.

jkjoshuatree · 06-09-2011, 07:06 PM

The Oliver Lodge is a great place for families or large groups.

SteveA · 06-09-2011, 08:49 PM

The Blinn Family run a very nice place. Harry and Elaine are great people. One of the best views anywhere around the lake.

http://www.bpmotel.com/

from Trip Adviser.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...Hampshire.html

Lucky1 · 06-11-2011, 07:51 PM

We looked at Oliver Lodge when my youngest was getting married a couple of years ago. I remember thinking that it would be great for a family reunion. It was too small for the number coming to the wedding but would lovely for your group I would thinik.

Loony Singer · 06-12-2011, 03:32 PM

You might try Geneva Point Center on Moultonboro Neck: http://www.genevapoint.org

They sound like just what you're looking for. Some friends of ours have done reunions there with a group about your size, and have been very happy. The only rub is that they may well be booked up for Labor Day. Still, no harm in trying...

MaidenCove07 · 06-12-2011, 09:25 PM

They have rooms as well as cottages to accommodate larger families, a pool, plenty of parking and they're right there in the Weirs.
We had 15 couples stay there for our wedding and it was perfect. Our friends have a large family and they come annually and rent the larger house and really like the location. AND they're pet friendly!!!

http://www.weirsbeachmotel.com/

spider22 · 06-13-2011, 02:40 PM

You might want to consider proctor lakehouse cottages on paugus bay. It is right on the water and they might be able to set you up with cottages right next to each other. It is right on the water with a 350 foot private beach. My family have taken summer vacation there 7 out of the last 10 or 11 years and love it.

Grove84 · 06-13-2011, 03:29 PM

Last Summer some teams stayed at the Margate which has the indoor pool and the lake and is convenient to the local area. If they do not want lake view they may get a reasonable rate there

Phantom · 06-14-2011, 12:59 PM

I have one more for you to check out

Abakee cottages (near/ but not in Wiers Beach)

numerous 1,2 and 3 bedroom cottages .....Boat slips, sandy beach... availability may be an issue but worth a call.

www.abakeecottages.com

AC2717 · 06-14-2011, 01:11 PM

The Lazy-E cottages might work and would be able to handle a group that size,
I do Second Proctors, but I know they always have returners so might be tough that weekend

channel cottages

WakeboardMom · 06-14-2011, 04:13 PM

Sandy Island Family Camp maybe?

http://bostonycamps.org/sandyisland/

06-09-2011, 11:58 AM	#1
Jameside Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need help finding accommodations for large group over Labor Day A friend of mine is on a women's softball team. Each year they go away for a few days with spouses and children. This year Winnipesaukee came up as a possibility so she reached out to me to see if I had ideas of places that might be able to accommodate a group of 15 adults and 15 children in the Winnipesaukee area on Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) my house isn't big enough The lodging doesn't have to be fancy but it would be great if it was near the water. They like to spend the majority of the time swimming and waterskiing/tubing and are also interested in boat rentals. They would ideally like to fit in one place but they realize that is a tall order. They are willing to split into groups as long as they are close together. Mostly they like to share meals together and do water sports. Does anything come to mind outside of the normal motel rental? Appreciate your help!

06-09-2011, 07:06 PM	#3
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	I Agree The Oliver Lodge is a great place for families or large groups. __________________ Dream out loud.

06-09-2011, 08:49 PM	#4
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Belknap Point Motel The Blinn Family run a very nice place. Harry and Elaine are great people. One of the best views anywhere around the lake. http://www.bpmotel.com/ from Trip Adviser. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...Hampshire.html __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

06-12-2011, 03:32 PM	#6
Loony Singer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 111 Thanks: 37 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Geneva Point Center You might try Geneva Point Center on Moultonboro Neck: http://www.genevapoint.org They sound like just what you're looking for. Some friends of ours have done reunions there with a group about your size, and have been very happy. The only rub is that they may well be booked up for Labor Day. Still, no harm in trying...

06-12-2011, 09:25 PM	#7
MaidenCove07 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester in Winter, Weirs Beach in Summer & Fall Posts: 132 Thanks: 29 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Wiers Beach Motel They have rooms as well as cottages to accommodate larger families, a pool, plenty of parking and they're right there in the Weirs. We had 15 couples stay there for our wedding and it was perfect. Our friends have a large family and they come annually and rent the larger house and really like the location. AND they're pet friendly!!! http://www.weirsbeachmotel.com/

06-09-2011, 12:05 PM	#2
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 471 Thanks: 233 Thanked 134 Times in 91 Posts	Try Oliver Lodge in Meredith. Website is:www.oliverlodge.com. Website says they are under new management. Although I've never been there,the pictures on the website look like something that might be of interest to you.

06-11-2011, 07:51 PM	#5
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	We looked at Oliver Lodge when my youngest was getting married a couple of years ago. I remember thinking that it would be great for a family reunion. It was too small for the number coming to the wedding but would lovely for your group I would thinik.

06-13-2011, 02:40 PM	#8
spider22 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alstead,NH Posts: 98 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	You might want to consider proctor lakehouse cottages on paugus bay. It is right on the water and they might be able to set you up with cottages right next to each other. It is right on the water with a 350 foot private beach. My family have taken summer vacation there 7 out of the last 10 or 11 years and love it.

06-13-2011, 03:29 PM	#9
Grove84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 90 Thanks: 26 Thanked 41 Times in 20 Posts	Lodging for Softball Tournament Last Summer some teams stayed at the Margate which has the indoor pool and the lake and is convenient to the local area. If they do not want lake view they may get a reasonable rate there

06-14-2011, 12:59 PM	#10
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 452 Thanked 603 Times in 340 Posts	I have one more for you to check out Abakee cottages (near/ but not in Wiers Beach) numerous 1,2 and 3 bedroom cottages .....Boat slips, sandy beach... availability may be an issue but worth a call. www.abakeecottages.com __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

06-14-2011, 01:11 PM	#11
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 756 Thanked 369 Times in 277 Posts	The Lazy-E cottages might work and would be able to handle a group that size, I do Second Proctors, but I know they always have returners so might be tough that weekend channel cottages __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

06-14-2011, 04:13 PM	#12
WakeboardMom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH X 2 Posts: 509 Thanks: 595 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts	Sandy Island Family Camp maybe? http://bostonycamps.org/sandyisland/ __________________ MarieM