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Experience the ultimate lakefront retreat at Hideaway at Highland Lake, a charming 4-bedroom home on the shores of Highland Lake in Andover, New Hampshire. This meticulously renovated property offers direct access to the lake from a private dock, perfect for boating, kayaking, and fishing. The home features a spacious open-concept layout, including a gourmet kitchen, dining room, and expansive living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Four well-appointed bedrooms and three full bathrooms accommodate up to 10 guests, ensuring ample space for family and friends. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the property's abundant amenities, including a large deck, gas and charcoal grills, a gazebo, and a sprawling lawn perfect for summer games and activities. Enjoy easy access to the lake's shallow entry for swimming or take a short walk to the nearby sandy beach. When the weather turns colder, guests can indulge in a variety of winter activities, from ice fishing on the lake to skiing at nearby Mt. Sunapee and Ragged Mountain. The home is also equipped with central air conditioning and a whole-home generator, providing comfort and convenience year-round. Hideaway at Highland Lake is a true gem, offering a tranquil and rejuvenating escape in the heart of New Hampshire's picturesque Lakes Region. Experience the best of lakefront living and create unforgettable memories at this charming and well-appointed property.
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Our Location: Break Away Vacation Rentals is located at 328 Daniel Webster Hwy in Meredith New Hampshire, 03253.
Check-In Procedures: Standard check-in time is 4pm. Most of our homes are on electronic locks and you will receive your code on the day of arrival. If your home is not electronic entry, you will need to pick up a key at our office or arrange for key delivery. Sorry, early check-ins are not allowed. We will do our best to accommodate guest requests for an early check-in, but we never guarantee any rentals are available prior to 4pm.
Check-Out Procedures: Standard check-out time is 10am. Your code for the door will expire at this time and you will no longer be able to access the property. If you were given keys to your property, arrangement for key return will be discussed at check in. Instructions for departure will be provided to you upon check in.
We request that the property be returned to Break Away Rentals in a generally clean condition. All furniture shall be arranged in its original place, dishes shall be clean and stored accordingly, all bedding shall be left in good order and all beds shall be stripped and soiled linens and towels piled together for housekeepers to retrieve. Trash must be securely tied in trash bags and left in the designated area specified by the instructions left onsite by the owner. Please note that not all trash pick companies provide service on the day of your arrival/departure. Failure to follow the instructions regarding trash will result in fees charged to the guest (a minimum of $95.00). Please contact Break Away Rentals with any questions or concerns if you are unsure what to do with trash. Any damages must be reported to Break Away Rentals on or before the time of departure.
Reservations: All reservation confirmations include an administrative processing fee, a vacation assurance fee, a professional cleaning fee and the State of NH Rooms and Meals tax. All reservations are considered confirmed upon receipt of your initial booking deposit required at the time of booking. Reservations are always subject to the final approval of the property owner. Some properties require a refundable Security Deposit. All other fees are mandatory and non-refundable.
Payment Schedule: 30% Initial Reservation Deposit Due at the Time of Booking (calculated on the total of all charges) Balance divided into 2 equal payments: Payment 1 due 105 days prior to arrival. Payment 2 (Final Balance) due 60 days prior to arrival All Reservations booked less than 60 days from arrival date are payable in full at the time of booking.
Payments: Break Away Vacation Rentals accepts Visa, Master Card, and Discover. We will also gladly receive payment by personal check, money order, bank or ACH check. Balances due need to be paid in accordance with the terms listed on your reservation confirmation. Break Away Vacation Rentals reserves the right to automatically charge the card on file within 24 hours of notifying you. Failure to make scheduled payments when they are due will result in the automatic cancellation of your reservation. Any refunds due will be paid according to Break Away Vacation Rentals? cancellation policy.
Cancellations & Reservation Charges: Bookings can be changed or cancelled in the first 7 days after your initial deposit has been received by Break Away Rentals with no penalties or additional charges. We will refund 100% of your deposit to you. Changes or cancellations made after the initial 7 days will be subject to our cancellation policy. Any bookings made and then cancelled within 30 days of arrival are exempt from the 7 day grace period. These rentals are final, paid in full at the time of booking, and guests will forfeit all funds in the event of a cancellation. Travel Insurance is highly recommended. If you need to cancel your reservation, please let us know immediately in writing. We will attempt to re-rent your vacation home. If we are able to do so at the full rental rate, you will be returned all monies paid less a $75 Cancellation Fee. We may be able to re-rent your week but at less than the full amount of your reservation. Your refund will be prorated to reflect the difference of the lower rental rate.
Cancellations within 30 days of your check-in date will most likely result in forfeiture of 100% of your rental fees. If you are staying in the same property but need to change the week of your stay, please contact our office immediately. A vacation planning specialist will confirm that the new week is available. A fee of $75.00 will be assessed to cover the necessary changes when the date change is confirmed.
Travel Insurance is highly recommended to insure your vacation and can be purchased through Rental Guardian. The cost is a small percentage of your rental and may cover cancellation fees and the cost of the rental you may incur due to cancellations made after Break Away Vacation Rentals' 7 day grace period.
Cancellations of a guest's stay by unforeseen circumstances, mechanical failures or acts of nature that prohibit the use of the property are not the responsibility of the owner or Break Away Vacation Rentals. Break Away Vacation Rentals will attempt to move the guest to a comparable home, accommodating the same number of guests for the duration of the guest's stay, but we cannot guarantee comparable locations, amenities or homes within the same price range.
Every home is privately owned, and while Break Away Vacation Rentals works diligently to provide the most accurate and up to date information about each property, we are not responsible for errors, omissions, alterations and complete changes to the decor or furnishings of the properties. We do not guarantee the presence of items and are not responsible to guests for any changes that alter sleeping arrangements etc.
Damage Deposits/Damage Waiver: Most Break Away Vacation Rentals vacation properties do not require a refundable security deposit. With each reservation, the guest is paying a Safely Assurance Fee. This fee is to cover accidental damages that may happen during a guest stay, as well as verification of a guest's identity and a check with criminal databases regarding the guest making the reservation. By signing this Rental agreement, you are giving permission to SafelyStay, Inc. to perform these checks. Complete terms regarding Safely's guest verification can be found on their website.
Occasionally, there are homes which do not qualify for the accidental damage protection or also require a security deposit. Those homes may require a Refundable Security Deposit of $500.00 or more. Vacation stays of less than 7 nights will require a Security Deposit. We will take payment of the Refundable Security Deposit no later than 48 hours prior to your arrival. Payments can be made by credit card, or ACH transaction for your convenience. Security deposit will be refunded by company check and within three weeks of your departure.
Knowledge of any damages must be reported to Break Away Vacation Rentals on or before departure
Occupancy/Overcrowding: Break Away Vacation Rentals advertises a set occupancy for each rental property based on septic design, square footage, number of beds, and specifications provided by the property owner. There is no time when overnight guests should exceed the advertised occupancy allowance for the home. Overcrowding is a serious situation and is grounds for immediate eviction. Please do not jeopardize your family and friends' vacation by overcrowding. If you need to rent a second home to allow for the extra members in your group, please do so. Tent camping and/or pop up campers are not allowed on any property without prior consent of the owner.
Day Guests/Gatherings: Break Away Vacation Rentals understands that a big part of vacation is entertaining family and friends. However, we caution you to be aware that restrictions do apply. Be sure to follow any rules/restrictions published for the condominium or homeowner association where the rental property is located regarding the maximum number of guests allowed as well as parking restrictions. We will provide you with a copy of those rules when you book your reservation. Some owners do not want their property over used and will restrict the number of day guests allowed at the property. Day guests are to respect common courtesy hours and can arrive after 9am and must depart by 9pm.
At no time are house parties, family reunions, weddings, or other large gatherings allowed without prior written consent. Please advise our vacation specialist if you wish to host a gathering when you book the reservation. If it is not possible to accommodate your gathering directly at the rental property we can assist you in securing a facility for your group.
Family Groups Welcome: All of our vacation homes are privately owned. Family groups are preferred. All responsible parties must be AT LEAST 25 years of age and must adhere to the occupancy restrictions as advertised in the listing information. Should a group misrepresent themselves, they will be evicted immediately without a refund.
Pets: Bring your family pet with you instead of leaving him or her in a cramped kennel while you are enjoying the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. There are many homes that welcome your dog to vacation with you for a designated fee. In most of those homes, pets are limited to two domestic, housebroken dogs. There is a $175.00 non-refundable pet fee for each pet; this fee will appear on your reservation confirmation. Let us know when making your reservation if your pet is coming along. We will provide you with a pet agreement. Pet agreements must be signed and returned to Break Away Vacation Rentals before your arrival. Please abide by the pet rules, which will be in your reservation confirmation materials and in your pre-arrival information. Pets in non-pet homes are strictly prohibited and will result in eviction. Day guests are not allowed to bring their pets regardless of whether the property is pet friendly or not.
High Speed Internet Access: Break Away Vacation Rentals encourages all properties to have some type of high-speed internet access. However, in some areas it is simply not available or the owner does not wish to provide it. High speed internet access is noted as an amenity on our website for each specific property. If it is not noted, the property does not have it. Bayside Rentals can refer you to one of the local internet access locations, if necessary.
Air Conditioning: Some homes with Break Away Vacation Rentals DO NOT have air conditioning or have limited access to A/C. New Hampshire weather, in general, does not make having air conditioning a necessity. If A/C is available in the home you are renting it will be noted in the Amenities section of your rental description. It will also note whether or not the house is equipped with central A/C or some other more limited form of A/C. Absolutely no A/C units may be brought into any home. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE IN A HOME WITH A/C AND THERE IS A BREAKDOWN, DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF AVAILABLE REPAIR SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT A/C WILL BE REPAIRED QUICKLY.
Water Source/Potable Water: Many properties use lake water as its main source to operate the home. Please be mindful to check the water source of your rental and pack appropriate bottled water for drinking during your stay. If you have a question about the water source, please be sure to ask.
Kitchens: All kitchens are adequately stocked for everyday meal preparation and serving. You can expect to find the following items for at least the maximum occupancy: coffee maker, toaster or toaster oven, dishes, glasses, coffee mugs, flatware, serving dishes, pots and pans and cooking utensils. Extra kitchen items are provided according to the individual owner's preferences, not according to the size, location, or price of the home. If you are planning special meal preparations you should bring such items as: blender, food processor, extra-large or specialty pots and pans, chef's knives, specialty cooking utensils, etc. No paper products, soaps, detergents, kitchen or dining linen are supplied.
Docks: Docks may be private or part of a community. Please contact one of our vacation planning specialists to verify dock amenities. Community docks are limited to one watercraft and are subject to rules and restrictions set forth by that community. A private dock is accessible only to the occupants of the single house and may accommodate 1-2 boats. Please contact our reservation department if you have any question regarding dock use. Some of our homes require a security deposit on docks to ensure no damages occur from an inexperienced boater.
The owner's boat may be docked at the property and is not available for the guest's use. Please do not disturb or board the owner's boat. Owners sometimes choose to leave their boat at the dock and Break Away Vacation Rentals will not be able to accommodate requests to re-locate the owner's boat during your stay.
Lake levels do fluctuate and can affect a boater's access to their dock. In no way is the owner or Break Away Vacation Rentals liable for returning any sum of rent if the dock is not accessible due to varying lake levels. Max boat lengths are advertised and are based on the mean lake level.
Hot Tubs and Private Pools: Some of our homes offer private hot tubs and pools. For week long reservations, a hot tub technician may stop by the home between guests to check the hot tub and make any necessary adjustments. Private pools and hot tubs are cleaned and tested weekly to provide optimum water quality. If there are any problems with the hot tub and/or swimming pool including any mechanical, electrical or chemical problem, please call Break Away Vacation Rentals immediately. Do not enter the hot tub and/or swimming pool until the technician has cleared it for use.
Emergency Services: The essence of your vacation is to enjoy yourself, so we will make every effort to remedy "displeasing" situations and correct any problems you may experience in a timely manner. Please report any inoperative equipment or problems to our office promptly. Please understand that certain emergencies do take precedence. Appliance failures will be corrected as soon as possible. NO REFUNDS will be made for appliance or other mechanical breakdowns during the rental period.
For after-hours emergencies, you can call our local office phone number. This is for emergency maintenance situations only! For medical emergencies, dial 911. For non-emergency situations, please call during office hours or leave a detailed message. You can expect our courteous and professional staff to help remedy these situations; however, refunds will not be issued due to malfunctioning equipment or other guest dissatisfaction.
Additional Services Linen Rentals: Sheets and towels will be delivered to your rental home. Please note, unless stated otherwise, sheets, towels and kitchen towels are not provided in any of our rental properties. Please make arrangements to bring your own from home or rent from us. Blankets and pillows are provided by the owners.
Fees for Additional Services:
Sheet Sets: Fitted sheet, flat sheet, and pillow case(s) $15.00 per set.
Towel Sets: 1 Bath Towel, 1 Hand Towel, 1 Face Cloth $10.00 per set. If you rent your towel sets from us, we will automatically include 1 Bathmat per bathroom, and set up for kitchen (2 hand towels, 2 dish cloths)
Bed Making: Break Away Vacation Rentals is available to make your beds prior to your arrival if you have rented linens from our company. The fee for making beds is $100. Please arrange for this service at least two weeks prior to your arrival. Unfortunately, we cannot honor requests from guests providing their own linens due to staffing limitations.
Mid-Week Cleaning: Break Away Vacation Rentals is glad to offer Mid-Week cleaning services to spruce up the property during your stay. Your vacation home will be clean when you arrive. If you wish to schedule a Mid-Week Clean, please call us with as much notice as possible so we may accommodate your needs. We will also give you the pricing for a mid-stay cleaning.
Cribs and Highchairs: Break Away Rentals offers oversized pack-n-Play style cribs and highchairs for rent. These items will be delivered to the property prior to your arrival and retrieved on the day of departure. Rentals are $35 per rental period and a limited supply is available.
Key Delivery: Most of our properties are electronic/key-less entry. A handful of our properties require a key or may be a distance away from the office and a key delivery may be more convenient for your check in. We do charge $35.00 for a key and welcome bag delivery and this request needs to be made at least 24 hours prior to your arrival.
Wi-Fi Internet Access: Not all properties have internet and/or Wi-Fi capabilities. Please be sure to check the amenities to avoid disappointment on arrival.
Pre-Reservations: Break Away Vacation Rentals can book your vacation one full year in advance! Break Away Vacation Rentals offers you FIRST RIGHT to reserve the property you stay in this year, for the same time frame the next year. A complimentary hold will be placed in your name upon departure and Break Away Vacation Rentals will contact you as soon as we have received the owner's authorization to confirm reservations, for the coming year. While you have first option to book the same property for the same dates, you must make your deposit within 5 business days, after you have been notified the property is available for the next season, or your hold will be released and the property will be available for booking to the general public. If you wish to reserve a different home, please check with Break Away Vacation Rentals for rates and availability.
Federal Fair Housing: Break Away Vacation Rentals complies with all Federal Fair Housing requirements.
Boat Trailers: Parking of boat and similar trailers may be prohibited in some neighborhoods/properties. Check with your vacation planning specialist to see if there are any restrictions for the property you are renting.
Residential Parking: Parking anywhere other than the driveway provided is prohibited. Nearly all of our homes have septic drain fields that could be damaged. If damage occurs due to improper parking of vehicles, the person whose name appears on the reservation will be held financially responsible for the damage.
Fireplaces/Fire Pits/ Fireworks: Some of our homes have fireplaces available for your use. No outdoor fires are allowed unless they are in a specifically designed fire pit with a fire permit issued by the local fire department that is provided by the owner. You may not bring a portable fire pit to a property that does not provide a fire pit. Firewood is not provided. All fireworks around homes are prohibited.
NO SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited inside any of the properties represented by Break Away Vacation Rentals.
Grills: All properties should be outfitted with either a propane or charcoal grill, and this will be noted on the property amenity sheet. Charcoal grilling is not permitted on decks, porches or close to the house. Tanks for the propane grill should be at the property. If not, please contact our office immediately and we will arrange to provide a tank to you. Propane tank re-fills are the responsibility of the owner. However, guests can submit receipts for reimbursement at check-out if they re-fill the tank. It is the guest's responsibility to clean the surface of the grill before departure.
Voices Carry: The water magnifies and carries sounds across coves and down shorelines. Please keep outdoor noise to a minimum, keep dogs from excessive barking and watch the use of radios, etc. when outdoors. Even if you cannot see your neighbors, they can probably hear you.

