Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in New Hampshire, covering approximately 69 square miles with around 288 miles of shoreline and more than 264 islands. It is bordered by eight towns: Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough, Center Harbor, Meredith, Laconia, Gilford, and Alton. A year-round destination, the lake has a long history as one of New England's most established summer resort areas.
Lake Winnipesaukee is home to dozens of waterfront and water access communities across multiple towns, each with its own character and set of amenities. Below is a sampling of communities throughout the region.
Gilford, NH
Samoset is a resort-style condominium community of 130 townhomes spread across 22 acres, with 850 feet of shorefront overlooking The Broads and the Ossipee Mountain Range. Amenities include a sandy beach, boat slips, a mooring field, two pools, a lakeside sun deck, clubhouse, and tennis courts. It is one of the more complete communities of its type on the lake, with a well-rounded set of shared facilities.
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Broadview is a well-established community of 50 townhouses along 640 feet of shorefront facing The Broads. A marina with 34 boat slips, a stone breakwater, sandy beach, sun deck, and tennis court round out a solid package of amenities. The open water views and long-standing association make it a reliable choice on this stretch of the lake.
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Governor's Island is a 500-acre private island community connected to the mainland by bridge, offering a distinctive address on Winnipesaukee. Luxury homes line the shoreline and spread throughout the island's interior road network, with sandy beaches, tennis courts, walking trails, and a clubhouse available to residents. The island setting provides a level of privacy and separation that is hard to find elsewhere on the lake.
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Gunstock Acres is a large neighborhood of over 400 homes with a recreation lot offering 504 feet of frontage on Lake Winnipesaukee. The shared lot includes sandy beaches, a bathhouse, dock and sun deck, a small boat launch, kayak rack, moorings, tennis courts, and sports courts. Not all properties in the neighborhood include access to these amenities, so buyers should confirm the specific rights tied to any lot they are considering.
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Misty Harbor offers 93 one-bedroom and 25 two-bedroom condominium suites with 335 feet of sandy beach facing Mt. Washington. Amenities include an indoor heated pool, hot tub, saunas, a second outdoor pool, and a tennis court. Owners who choose to participate can also enroll their unit in an on-site rental program, which provides some flexibility in how the property is used.
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Stonedrift is a smaller community of nine townhomes sharing 200 feet of shorefront with panoramic lake views. Two sandy beaches, a community dock, individual moorings, and a tennis court give it a surprisingly complete amenity package for its size. If a quieter, lower-density setting appeals to you, Stonedrift is worth a closer look.
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Timber Bay is a low-density community of eleven single-family cottages and duplexes on over three acres, with 400 feet of sandy shoreline. Each owner has an individual boat slip, and the park-like grounds keep the overall feel relaxed and uncrowded. It is a straightforward, direct-access waterfront community without a lot of complexity.
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Winnstock is a community of 44 townhomes arranged in three tiers along 500 feet of shorefront. Amenities include a sandy beach, swim platform, tennis court, and day docking with a mooring field. The community is large enough to offer a range of unit types and price points, while still feeling manageable in scale.
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Yacht Club Vista sits along 400 feet of shorefront in Saunders Bay, offering condominiums and cottages with an expansive docking system, sun deck, permanent boat slips, a gazebo, pool, and tennis court. The Saunders Bay location provides protected water and convenient proximity to marinas and services in the area.
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South Down Shores is one of the largest communities on the lake, a private gated development on 265 acres with approximately 4,000 feet of shoreline on Paugus Bay. Around 490 properties include single-family homes and 19 condominium villages. The amenity list is extensive: sandy beaches, a boat club with 40 slips, 40 moorings, and 218 dry berths, tennis and sports courts, walking trails, a playground, and a beach house.
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Long Bay is a gated community on 100 acres adjacent to South Down Shores, with 1,200 feet of shorefront on Paugus Bay. Single-family homes and village-style groupings are woven into a well-landscaped setting with two sandy beaches, a heated pool overlooking the lake, cabana, boat docks, tennis courts, a clubhouse, ponds, and walking trails.
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Meredith Bay is a private gated community on approximately 430 acres with a range of ownership options: custom homes, townhomes, and garden-style condominiums at varying price points. Shared amenities include a pool, tennis courts, community garden, fitness center, swim dock, kayak launch, and access to a nearby marina and beach club.
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Rocky Ledge is a manageable-sized association of 25 units with 467 feet of shorefront and good lake and mountain views. Amenities include a sandy beach, a stone breakwater with enclosed boat slips, decks, and a tennis court. The scale keeps things personal while still offering the practical infrastructure most buyers are looking for.
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Stonecrest is a community of 45 townhomes along 200 feet of westerly-facing shorefront on Paugus Bay. Each of the 12 individual boat slips is deeded to a specific unit, along with a sandy beach. The westerly exposure translates to good afternoon sun and views toward the mountains across the bay.
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Sundown includes a mix of custom townhomes and detached homes with deeded beach access to Lake Winnipesaukee through the Plantation Beach Association, plus a day dock, tennis courts, and bathhouse. Access and amenities vary by property, so reviewing the specific deeds is an important part of evaluating any unit here.
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Windover is a small association of four single-family homes and two townhouse duplexes, each with deeded boat slips in a protected stone breakwater. Westerly exposure across Winnipesaukee gives the community good light and views, and the tight-knit scale keeps it quiet.
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Christmas Island is a newer community of 18 luxury townhomes on 3.2 acres with 1,000 feet of westerly-facing shorefront on Paugus Bay. Two sandy beaches, a private boat launch, and 18 individual boat slips give each owner direct, practical access to the water. The quality of construction and location make this one of the more premium options currently available on the lake.
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Country Club Shores is a small community of 18 custom single-family homes along 600 feet of shorefront on Lake Opechee, directly across from the Laconia Country Club. Sandy beach, day docks, boat moorings, and canoe and kayak racks are part of the shared amenities. Lake Opechee offers a quieter stretch of water compared to the main lake.
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Mallard Cove is a community of 30 detached condominium homes along 988 feet of shoreline on Lake Opechee, opposite the Laconia Country Club. Two sandy beaches and a tennis court serve the association. Lake Opechee connects to Lake Winnipesaukee, making this a practical option for buyers who want lake access in a calmer, more residential setting.
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Grouse Point is a gated 81-acre community with its own yacht club, three sandy beaches on Winnipesaukee, 35 boat slips, and a mooring field. A 7,000-square-foot clubhouse with an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness room, and two lighted tennis courts makes it one of the more fully equipped private clubs on the lake. A good fit for buyers who want an active community with a full range of shared facilities.
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Meredith Moorings is a community of 30 condominiums along 1,200 feet of shoreline in Meredith Bay, within easy walking distance of downtown Meredith Village. Shared amenities include a sandy beach, dock system, and individual moorings. The combination of lake access and village proximity makes it a practical and appealing option for buyers who want both.
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Patrician Shores sits between Meredith Village and Center Harbor, with approximately 84 homes and a 400-foot sandy beach offering panoramic views of the lake. The community includes 44 boat slips, 6 moorings, a recreation hall, tennis courts, a boat launch, and kayak racks. The stretch of lake frontage and available facilities make it one of the larger active communities in the Meredith area.
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Sands of Brookhurst is a smaller community near Meredith's restaurants and shops, with a sandy beach on Winnipesaukee. Many homes have deeded boat slips. It is a convenient option for buyers who want lake access without traveling far for everyday needs, with the village just a short drive away.
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Winnipesaukee Beach CC has 66 homes centered around a large crescent-shaped sandy beach, with boat slips, tennis, basketball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes. The community has an activity-oriented character and a long-established resident base, which gives it a social, year-round feel distinct from the more resort-focused communities nearby.
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Waldron Bay is a community of 61 single-family homes along 3,482 feet of shorefront on Lake Winnisquam, spread across 344 acres that include 170 acres of wooded conservation land. Amenities include a clubhouse, sandy beaches, a tennis court, and 21 boat slips. The significant protected acreage gives the community a natural, quieter character than many of the more densely developed options on the main lake.
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Balmoral is one of the larger communities on Winnipesaukee, with approximately 400 homes. A unique canal system runs through the development, giving many properties direct boating access from their own lot. Shared amenities include a 500-foot sandy beach, clubhouse, tennis courts, and docking facilities.
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Suissevale is one of the largest water-access communities on Winnipesaukee, with approximately 426 homes and 170 lots across 600-plus acres and 2,500 feet of shorefront. Amenities cover a wide range: sandy beaches, a marina, boat slips and launch, kayak racks, tennis courts, a clubhouse, and even a sledding hill for winter use. The size of the community means there is typically a good variety of available inventory.
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Jonathan's Landing is a community of 62 townhouses on bridged Long Island, spread across 52 acres with westerly views of the lake. Amenities include sandy beaches, a 59-slip marina, swimming pools, and tennis courts. Being situated on Long Island gives the community a distinct character and a bit of natural separation from the mainland.
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Lands End on Long Island offers a variety of ownership types: single-family condominiums, duplexes, and townhomes. Shared amenities include sandy beach access, individual boat slips, a pool, tennis courts, and play areas. The range of formats and price points makes it a community worth reviewing carefully to find the right fit.
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Harbourside is a smaller, more private community of 16 contemporary homes on 50 acres with 950 feet of shorefront. Two sandy beaches, a sun deck, individual docks, and a tennis court serve the association. The modest number of homes and attractive stretch of Moultonborough shoreline give it a quieter feel than many of the larger communities nearby.
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Windward Harbor has 22 detached homes and 7 duplexes along 1,000 feet of shorefront, with a 44-slip protected inland boat basin and a deeded boat slip for each home. The three-story boathouse clubhouse is a standout feature of the community, and the sandy beach rounds out a practical set of on-site amenities.
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Wildwood on Winnipesaukee is a mix of waterfront and water access homes on Long Island, with a westerly-facing sandy beach, day dock, and broad views across the lake and mountains. The lower density and relaxed pace of the community suit buyers looking for something quieter and more year-round in character.
Search Wildwood Properties →From gated communities with yacht clubs to quiet associations with sandy beaches, there is a community on Winnipesaukee for every lifestyle. Our team can help you find it.