Bay Side Inn

The location is terrific! The room was dated, damp, and musty. Everything always felt damp and wet. The owner is super nice and friendly. No fridge in the room, so you have to walk outside to the community fridge. Considering the lack of any real amenities other than coffee in the morning, I think it's overpriced.

I would have never known about this little gem if my close friend didn't tell me about it. She came for 3 nights with her daughter a week ago and couldn't say enough good things about it. I had to come. We paid $190 for a lakefront room with a deck. Room was very clean with a full size bed, TV, table, chairs and ample bathroom. There are also efficiency units with 2 bedrooms and kitchenettes for larger families. The views? Heaven. I would suggest packing everything you need as once you get here you won't want to leave. There is a large covered outside area with a huge propane grill to cook, a full size fridge to keep your things, big fireplaced sitting area, plenty of chairs, bar (byob)tables, paddle boards and jet skis for rent. They even have kayaks you can use free of charge and a big

The Bay Side Inn is a charming getaway right on the water of Alton Bay with clear access to Lake Winnipesaukee. Clean comfortable rooms, but you won't want to spend much time in them because there is too much to do outside! The owner and staff are helpful, friendly and full of local knowledge. We went with a group of families and everyone had a great time. Close to hiking at Mount Major, the other little towns around the lake, and good places for food. There is a great open air pavilion with grills and tables - great for group dinners and socializing. And the lake is great. We rented a boat for the day and time flew by. Don't miss a visit to Castle in the Clouds - worth the drive. We are already planning a return visit!

We stayed here for two nights last weekend. It's right on the water, with lovely views of Alton Bay and continuing out to Lake Winnipesaukee. Our room was comfortable, nice, and clean. The outdoor open wood pavilion is charming, and the small dock/pier area with chairs is very nice. My daughter loved the water trampoline. A few improve-ables - 1) All in my party agreed that the pillows were terribly uncomfortable - weirdly thick and not very soft. 2) The door frame to our room had lots of dead gnats, etc. around it. I'm sure the lights attract them at night, but staff should clean that regularly with a cobweb duster - so easy to do. 3) When we first arrived at the office and opened the door a big dog bounded out upon us. Ended up being a happy, friendly Lab or Retriever belonging to the o

We were in Alton Bay for a wedding when we stayed here. Reminded me of vacations taken when my kids were young. A quiet, relaxing retreat. We would stay again.