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#2 The Armenia White Cottage
Found the cottages on the Internet and loved the pictures! We were familiar with the harbor and wanted the convenience. Took a chance and rented "Armenia White Cottage and had the best weekend ever!!! Rented a pontoon boat that we picked up and dropped off at the harbor - - WONDERFUL! We recommend it! Had so much fun on our private boat! Loved to be able to stop in and out of the Cottage when needed, especially having a 7 month old! The cottage is gorgeous and of very high quality and standards. We felt that we were staying in the Pottery Barn Showcase! The decor was fabulous and the cottage was extremely clean, which is very important to us. We'll Be Back!!! ~ The Silva's

Pulling into your parking lot, after driving 3+ hours for my Mom's surprise 60th birthday getaway, I know I had chosen the ultimate "cottage" accommodation!! WOW!! The grounds are tasteful & charming and your location couldn't be better!
Opening the door to Armenia White cottage took our breath away - your website photos & descriptions are identical to the real thing. You have put your heart & soul into your cottages and it shows 110%.
I will tell everyone back home - not to miss this exceptional cottage experience. ~ Bethany

What a perfect New Years getaway! We arrived with another family of friends to have a ski holiday. The cottages were exactly as we imagined! "Cozy, warm, fun, exciting & comfortable" is how my 9 yr old described it. "Old fashioned cool, decorative and great stuff on the wall" is what my 10 yr old said. So close to the mountain, made it terrific. We hope to return again to enjoy the porch and view during warm months. Happy New Year - See you again! ~ The Healy's

We are so fortunate to have discovered your wonderful cottages! The perfect location in an exquisite setting! The ambience of the Harbor in the summer was an extra added bonus. We look forward to our "ski weekends" we have just booked with you. See you then... ~ Mary & Paul

Clean, crisp and cozy, the moment you walk over the threshold in Sheila's cottages you feel that happy at-home feeling. There is a fresh air feel welcoming you home each day after long afternoons of water skiing or tubing. We rented a boat almost every day and had a ball. We thought 9-5 would be too long on the water, but it wasn't. We could have stayed out till 8pm. The water is so clear you can see the kids whole bodies immersed in it. We made our vacation plans late and thankfully Sheila was able to accommodate us in her fairy-tale setting. ~ Margaret Hull

Leaving New Jersey with no reservations, we took our chances! Nothing 'On Star" or through the Chamber of Commerce felt right. So we traveled on into Sunapee Harbor, still with no "room at the Inn." Imagine our surprise when we looked up to see the Grande Old House and cabins... lovingly restored since our last New Hampshire vacation! " Pinch Me" I said to my husband and four kids. Thus began the first of our, hopefully many, perfect stays in the Sunapee Harbor Cottages. Keep up the good work! ~ The Beckwith's

#3 The Weetamoo Cottage
We've certainly enjoyed our stay in this delightful cottage! It's clear a lot of time and effort went into creating such a comfortable, cozy place for us to enjoy. We look forward to a return visit. ~ St. Aubin Family

Definitely not your average cottage! We loved the view of the Gazebo... and the kids enjoyed the wonderful Children's Room at the local "Abbott Library". Thanks again, Sheila - we look forwad to visiting the Harbor in the summer! ~ The Ricciardelli's

This was our first trip to Lake Sunapee. We enjoyed staying at your cottage. It is clean, bright and cheery. A great spot on the lake! We enjoyed sitting on the front porch rockers and listening to the music from the bandstand/gazebo filtering through the village on a warm summer evening. The cottages are charming and the kids loved being up in the loft. See you again soon. ~ The Klos Family

We had a great time at your cottages! Sunapee Harbor is very quaint and close to everything!! The cottages are so perfect - cozy and cute (and very clean!). Thanks for everything! ~ The Powell Family

Sheila, It has taken four years, but we have now found the perfect place to stay when we visit Mt. Sunapee! The Weetamoo Cottage was comfortable, warm & clean. The setting is beautiful, and your hospitality the best of all. We will definitely return to Mt. Sunapee and when we do will stay in one of your beautiful cottages. ~ The Kotz Family

Our vacation was everything we had hoped it would be. The cottage was cozy and felt like home after a "hard" day on the slopes. Thanks for all your help and kindness, not to mention the foot and a half of fresh powder on Christmas Day. How did you manage that? We had a vacation we will always remember. ~ Uzupis Family

Sheila & Greg - My wife and I would like to extend a great big thank you to you and your family for creating such a lovely retreat. This weekend was our 1st anniversary and we couldn't have found a greater place to stay in the Sunapee area. We thoroughly enjoyed the harbor activity, the advise on dinner, introducing us to Sally at Natural Bridges (my wife said she gives a tremendous massage) and of course the lovely cottage you have created here. We never expected it to be so clean, fresh and downright enjoyable. Thank you for helping me make this 1st anniversary with my wife such a great surprise. We'll definitely be back. ~ The Mayen's

We loved our stay in this charming little cottage. It was perfect for our family. You have thought of every little detail. Coming home after a day of skiing, to our dinner waiting for us, was a real luxury, especially for Mom. Thanks for taking such good care of us. ~ The Pelzor's

Truly a charming, magical cottage. Waking up to the sun streaming through the high-Ceiling windows was wonderful and refreshing. We enjoyed are stay very much and appreciated your hospitality and kindness. Coach and Taz were also a real treat bringing much warmth to this place. Sunapee Harbor is a special place we'll always remember... Lots of friendly, caring people, beautiful scenes on the waterfront, plenty of sweets to eat, and a clean and fragrant cottage... we have to return to. We were blessed to have stumbled into your place. We wish you and your family, many blessings in the lord! Warmly ~ The Flan Family

Dear Sheila and Family: (Kitty and Coach). We are so fortunate to have found you, especially at the last minute. We have fallen in love with our quaint cottage and would love to come back to enjoy your special hospitality. Being here has "sparked" us and allowed us to enjoy our daughter even more at College-Family-Weekend. Thank You ever so much.!! ~ Penny & Victor Cousino

The cottages are wonderful as usual and always comfortable and clean. Staying here always makes my visits to the area wonderful (4th visit to Sunapee Harbor Cottages from Califirnia). Sharon Estep & Nancy Finkle

#6 The Ben Mere Cottage
One of the most charming places we have ever stayed! We can envision many happy vacations in the months to come! ~ The Farrell's

Dear Sheila, I really looked forward to meeting you after our phone conversations and e-mail. You have a warm, wonderful way about you and it comes through in these lovely accommodations. You and your family really met the challenge of the 2+ feet of snow! We all really appreciated your hard work in making our trip to the mountain so easy! Your property, was so well "groomed". We will be back and we wish you and your family a super 2003. Fondly ~ The Salzmans

What a peaceful retreat for us "city folks"! We really enjoyed the restful atmosphere your cottages provides... thanks so much! ~ The Welch Family

Once again we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The cottages are always so cozy and inviting! We look forward to coming again soon. Thanks for everything. ~ Gail, Dave, Erin & Melissa Shepard

I never knew how well my husband and I are able to unwind and relax until we came here. Even though the weather was crummy. We still had an amazing time enjoying the laid back, relaxing atmosphere of the cottages and the surrounding town. It was the perfect setting to celebrate our 2-year anniversary and the upcoming birth of our first baby! We had such a great time from jumping in the lake at Dewey Beach, to climbing to the top of Mt. Sunapee, to enjoying the best dinner we have ever had at Potter's Place Inn. Thanks for the memories... we will be back! ~ Carla & Brett Tonks

Dear Sheila & future guests:
We have enjoyed many wonderful adventures during our stay here in Sunapee. A visit to the Fells beautiful nature trail and gardens; pink lady slipper wild orchids growing in the Philbrick Cricenti Bog (a wet but interesting walk); Montshire Children's Museum; Three Tomatoes Restaurant in Lebanon; Saint Gaudin's National Historic Site; fishing, swimming & canoeing in crystal clear Lake Sunapee, and many scenic walks around "the loop". ~ Chris, Michael, Jessie & Megan Attridge


Sheila, We've been coming to the Sunapee area for many years and haven't found such a lovely place such as this! So cozy and clean and comfortable! We wish you continued success and I'm sure we'll be back. Sincerely ~ The Elbert's

We loved the comfortable accommodations, lovely view and warm hospitality. Thanks for such a pleasurable vacation. You've designed a wonderful retreat. (which we will recommend to friends) ~ The Colby's

I offered $1,000,000 for this cottage, and you promptly refused. NOW I know why! We love this place! ~ Tom, Terry, Ranny, Erick, Dylan

Dear Sheila, I know I speak for the entire Bright/Gardner family in saying That we will all be " counting the days" until our return to Sunapee Harbor next July! What a fabulous week we had here at Ben Mere Cottage, with other family members next door and across the lawn! The Lake Sunapee area has always been special to us, but our stay here this year brought a whole new element to our visit. Your cottages are beautiful, efficient and well thought out! We enjoyed our daily trips to visit family in New London, and relished " our time" in Sunapee Harbor. Thank You! With Great Admiration ~ Mike, Debbie, Joey, Amy & Ben Gardner

Our second annual gathering at "the cottages" proved to be even more fun than the first! You are doing a fabulous job creating a wonderful NH "vacation destination!" We loved coming back to Ben Mere for our second year, and will be counting the days until the summer of '05! We love the view of the lake and the proximity to all of the action in Sunapee Harbor. Our kids and their cousins have another batch of special, happy memories they can relish in the coming year, as do we. Thank you!! With great admiration ~ Debbie, Mike, Joey, Amy, Ben & David Gardner

#1 The Loon's Nest Cottage
Thanks so much for another great weekend at your cottage in Sunapee. We had a wonderful time. My four year old said he never ever wanted to leave the cottage for the rest of his life! Your cottages have good fung shui. Thanks again. ~ Paige

What an awesome "girls get-away weekend" we have enjoyed!!!! Thank you so much for helping us arrange this special escape. From the luxurious massages to the great shopping tips*... we've decided to make this an annual event. See you in 2004! ~ S, S, A, M & R

What a lovely place! We enjoyed the cottage, the lake, the ice-skating, skiing and antiquing. Lots of fun for everyone. We will never forget our time spent at beautiful Sunapee. ~ The Godlewski's

Your place is beautiful and the views from our cottage were lovely. ~ The Boera's

We have shared many wonderful times with our friends and the spirit continues on while we enjoyed your very wonderful place. Can't wait to return! ~ Kevin and the "gang"

Thank you for the beautiful spot where you have built such lovely cottages. I especially liked the Christmas-lit gazebo looking so pretty in the snow! The cottage was comfy and we had some great skiing. ~ The Sweeney Family

Just what we needed, a nice spot to relax, read and listen to music. Having enjoyed this area for more than 40 years, it's great to have access to a wonderful cottage. Love your decorating and color scheme! Also the great windows, that provide nice views & much light. Hope we can spend another three days sometime. ~ The Putnam's

What a cozy spot to enjoy skiing and relaxing with friends! We certainly appreciated you effort and talent in creating "the vacation retreat" for us to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Thank you for helping us to create lasting happy memories! Your cottages are wonderful! We hope to return! ~ The Welch Family

Great place. Idyllic setting, cozy interiors... a feeling of a "home away from home". Thanks! ~ Prauin Noir

Beautiful house, Amazing view and a wonderful time! We are so pleased to be able to stay in such a fabulous home on Lake Sunapee!! The comfortable conditions and hospitable welcome left us anxious for our next visit! The only thing that could make this stay more enjoyable, would be more time here! Thanks so very much and keep up the great work! ~ The Mitchell family

Having spent my teenage years growing up in this area, it was great to be able to share a wonderful week here with my wife and two sons. We also enjoyed having two brothers and their families staying in the cottages next door. The location is ideal, the setting serene and the hospitality among the best. We will definitely recommend the cottages to other family and friends and look forward to our next visit. ~ Steve, Patty, Nate & Colin

#4 The Whispering Pines Cottage
Thanks for letting us stay at your cottage. It is a great place to stay if you go skiing at Mount Sunapee because it is just around the corner. ~ Erin (11)

As this has been our second time to "Whispering Pines Cottage", I am certain our family will return for many years to come. ~ The Burrs
I have so much fun here at the little cottage. I love the loft. I love the soft beds. ~
Maggie (6)

Thank you for your lovely cottage. It is just what we needed. The cottage cradled the bride and her friends on the 5th, and provided a wonderful restful place for the bride and groom on our wedding night. Thanks again... We'll see you again soon. ~  Mielle & Ted Broadwater

Bud and I stayed here on our "engagement weekend". This cute cottage was the second best surprise of the weekend. The cottage was a tasteful, cozy, warm place to relax after dinner. We'll always remember " Whispering Pines" fondly, and will come back to create more memories. ~ Bud & Elaine (The future Mrs) McLellan

This was a surprise get-away for my birthday, planned by my spouse. It was great! Only about one hour away from home. To me it was a hundred miles from my 4 children, animals and the responsibilities of home. The decor was wonderful. MARTHA Eat your heart out! Sheila your great! Thanks for everything. ~ John & Deb

Thank you for inventing such a quaint vacation cottage. This place has been great and charming. Can't wait to return, maybe the kids can come next time? or maybe not! Once again thank you for making my Christmas surprise so special! Skiing and a massage was more than he ever expected. ~ Dawn and Joe

This is a beautiful and cozy cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The smoke free atmosphere was very pleasant. Thank you for such a great place to stay in Sunapee. ~ Ron D.

This place rules! I wish I lived here it's so cozy. Me and my family loved it. This place is right in the middle of everything. You can hear the music and walk everywhere. ~ The Haas Family

We love this cozy little cottage and really enjoyed meeting you. Our run around "the loop" this morning was a piece of paradise! We envy you living here!! And we hope to return from England for another visit very soon! Best Wishes ~ Victoria Malzone & Iain King

We are all extremely thankful for you letting us enjoy your piece of the promise land. Very impressed with the entire layout and design - props to the carpenter! Thanks for all the help with the sled info as well as the parking arrangement. Ever need help with anything to do with overhead doors, don't hesitate to call upon me. I owe you one! Good luck with your beautiful resort. ~ Chris Dean

This is the nicest place we've ever stayed at, as it is like being home. Everything down to the salt & pepper, to the dish soap & tin foil was thought out. It's so perfect! We loved it so MUCH!!! ~ Jim & Erin

Snow! Snow! Snow! What a great week of skiing here in NH- coming home each night to our cottage was wonderful. Not only was it very clean, but well-thought out for a family and their needs. Thanks again. We had a fabulous time. ~ The Guaccero-Minnick Family

Loved my short stay here. From a woman who travels constantly with her job... this cottage beats any hotel - anywhere! Can't wait to bring my husband here to enjoy the serenity. Thanks! ~ Tracie

#5 The Soo-Nipi Cottage
This is still the best place to stay in the Sunapee Region. I wish it was closer to my home, so I could come more often. Thank You ~  Sharon Estep & Family

This place is cool and I like the old door in back of the bed. My favorite thing about this place was the loft. It was pretty cool to look over and see your stuff. I also think the gas fireplace was really, really cool.
Sounds like the boys enjoyed the cottage as did we. You put a lot of thought into making it feel like "home". Your decorating ideas were very creative and I've gotten some ideas for our new home. Thanks so much for adding to a very enjoyable weekend. Can't wait to come back! ~ The Stenger's


Thanks so much Sheila for making this an unbelievable weekend! This was "THE BEST" place we have ever stayed! We have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. ~ The Senecals

Thanks Sheila - for you outstanding hospitality, especially in our hour of need. You have made us feel right at home here, and the cottage was so wonderful, clean, comfortable and so, so cozy. We have had a wonderful time here in America and are hoping to return to Soo-Nipi Cottage one day. Thank you very much indeed. ~ Shaz & Neil Longley (England)

We had a great time. Looking out over the lake, from our front porch was so relaxing, and with so much to do, nearby, we had a wonderful stay, swimming at the beaches, riding on the boat and exploring the area.  Thanks again. We haven't felt so relaxed and refreshed in a long time. A great place. It sounds like we should come back in the winter. ~  Barbara, Ginny, & Max Ward

We had an amazing time visiting your (and now our) little piece of heaven. The cottage was beautiful and comfortable for our family of 4! We will be back! Thank you ~ Stu, Colleen, Andrew & Lizzie Heisler

Love it - Love it - Love it! You have done such an incredible job! The cottages are absolutely beautiful - we felt so at home and comfy here. Thanks for the best 3 days of relaxation we have had in a while! ~ The Aiello Family

We really enjoyed our weekend at Sunapee Harbor Cottages - felt like an old-time lake cottage with modern amenities. Great fun to sleep in the loft, see the stars late at night and watch morning dawn over the harbor.
We'll see you again soon... hopefully before your secret & special location becomes "front page news"! ~ Pat & Bob


Thank you so much for sharing your "piece of heaven" with us. You have created a wonderful retreat. ~ The Lemieux Family

The porch, screen door, view of the lake, only added to the charm of the cottage. Walking barefoot across the wood floors and looking at the big ceiling beams, feels remote, cozy and my compliments to the builder! Love the wood stove with a view. The rockers on the porch remind me how to sit, rock and slow down the pace. The guys enjoyed going to the NASCAR race, and the girls had a great time biking Sunapee Harbor Loop. We ALL had a great time. THANKS!! Hope to see you again soon! ~  Darlene, Eddie, Stacie, Geremy & Tammy

We are so thankful, to have found this place! It was just the right place at the right time for what we needed. Quiet, comfort, walks, talks----. The cabin is so well built and decorated; It is a terrific spot! Thanks Sheila. Fondly ~  Greg & Susan Doak

 

 

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