Imagine summer days spent picking wild blueberries, watching loons swim by, and gathering around the firepit as the sun sets. Welcome to your own private island retreat, located next to a protected no-wake zone on beautiful Squam Lake, offering 360-degree views, peaceful waters, and a lifestyle that invites true escape. This approximately 0.4-acre island is known for its natural charm and seasonal loon nesting. With sandy waters, a blend of open and wooded space, it’s a perfect backdrop for making lifelong memories. Just a short boat ride to town, you’re close to restaurants and stores, yet fully immersed in privacy and nature. The seasonal cottage spans roughly 1,560 square feet and features an enclosed sun porch, a open air front porch, a 1990s-updated kitchen with gas stove and fridge, a main-level bedroom, and a spacious upstairs loft sleeping area. The bathroom setup includes an Incinolet electric toilet located in a separate outbuilding, and there’s an outdoor shower. Power is supplied by a generator, with a mix of updated and original wiring, and a hand pumped dug well proving water. A U-shaped dock system with a pulley-assisted mooring makes boat access easy and secure. The cottage has a newer roof and siding (2015) and is being sold as-is, offering the next owner the opportunity to enjoy it as it stands or make it their own over time. This private island is more than a property—it’s an experience. Peaceful, personal, and unforgettable.
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Listed by:
Brie Stephens,
Compass New England, LLC 603-403-5944
Price cut: $251K (7/29)
$2,499,000
28 Potato Island, Holderness, NH 03245
2beds
1,560sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
0.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,602/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 51 days
- on Zillow |
- 3,549 |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 29, 2025 at 08:04am
Listed by:
Brie Stephens,
Compass New England, LLC 603-403-5944
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5046867

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Space Heater
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Stove
Features
- Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Laminate, Other, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Walk-Up Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,340
- Total interior livable area: 1,560 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,560
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Boat Slip/Dock, Natural Shade, Private Dock, Shed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Access, Lake Front, Waterfront, Island
- Body of water: Squam Lake
- Frontage length: Water frontage: 550
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Level, Views
Details
- Parcel number: HLDNM235B007L000
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Portable Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage/Camp
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Unknown
- Utilities for property: None, No Internet
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Holderness
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,602/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,125,600
- Annual tax amount: $18,492
- Date on market: 6/17/2025
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