Phone: 603-538-9995
Fax: 603-538-6784
E-Mail: lyons@beartreecabins.com

Hosts – John & Georgie Lyons

Bear Tree Rental is a newly established lodging choice located in the wilderness area of the Connecticut Lakes region of Pittsburg, NH.

In the autumn of 2002 Bear Tree Rental purchased a 6.2-acre parcel of land upon which four unique log structures pre-existed. The uniqueness of the buildings, coupled with their layout on the site had great appeal to us.

The site has a compound configuration reminiscent of the plot plans associated with the old hunting and fishing camps from a bye-gone era complete with the traditional game pole. To whet the appetite of all outdoor enthusiasts, there is a trout-feeding pond from which the neighboring deer and moose frequently drink.

Adjacent to the pond, there is a picnic area with several tables and a barbecue pit. Toward the back of the property, there are game trails and a snowmobile trail that makes for a great game viewing adventure.

Over the winter months, (02 – 03), the interiors of these buildings have been refurbished with a goal of adding all the modern amenities while preserving the charm and rugged appeal of the past. Careful thought has gone into the furnishing of each unit including memorabilia, etc. in an attempt to preserve a nostalgic atmosphere.

Since the “settlement” of the above referenced “compound”, BEAR TREE has expanded its horizons northward:

In the spring of 2004, BEAR TREE acquired the self-storage units and 17 acres of land ½ mile north of the cabins. This purchase allows us to offer our lodging guests, as well as the general public, the option to store their “toys” in our facility rather than carting them back and forth with each Pittsburg trip. This option should be very appealing to snowmobilers as the site has direct access to Trail #142. As a bonus the 17 acres associated with this site is considered one of the prime moose viewing areas in Pittsburg.

Very recent exploration northward has led to what BEAR TREE refers to as 1st Lake Outpost. Located on the most northern shores of 1st Connecticut Lake, our most recent settlement is situated on a waterfront property within Dryki Cove. This site has a spectacular view (4-5 miles) of the Lake with Magalloway Mountain as a distant backdrop.

Within minutes is great ice fishing in the cove, awesome spring/fall fishing on the sandbar and just around the corner of Greens Point where salmon fishing can be spectacular! For snowmobilers, snow comes earlier and more often with superior conditions extended well into the spring from this site. Trail access is at a much more northern point.

Both the main structure “Salmon Leap Lodge” and a smaller quaint cabin “The Little Fry” are separated from the Lake by approximately 75 ft. of lawn on which one can enjoy the view, or partake in water activities from our lengthy dock.

Anglers Rest: Cozy one bedroom guesthouse fully furnished to give the occupants a restful setting to enjoy. Anglers Rest will accommodate four people with its three twin beds and a ¾ sleeper loveseat. Dining/living area has satellite TV to keep up with the news and “favorites”. You will stay toasty with oil, baseboard heat.

The Wilderness: This two bedroom Guesthouse will accommodate six People and has a feeling of “home” with its upstairs/downstairs layout.

The Woodsman: A cozy log cabin with a spiral staircase to a large loft. This comfortable log cabin will accommodate five people with two double beds and a twin bed. From the downstairs bedroom, look out through glass patio doors to view an adjacent woodland scene.

Tall Tales Lodge: This is the perfect spot for a large group to tell their “tales”. It has four bedrooms, a hide-away loft and a large living/dining area with a fireplace gas stove and sleeper sofa. Tall Tales will sleep up to ten people. The Lodge also has a brand new baseboard heating system.

Accommodations
1st Lake Outpost

Peek Inside! If the early explorers came ashore at this settlement, they would think they died and went to the great compound in the sky.

Salmon Leap Lodge: In addition to a beautiful view from both its attached deck and screened-in porch, this lodge comes with an attached one car garage and a detached three car garage. Its two acre lot directly borders a state “right-of-way” used for boat launching and a snowmobile access trail from the lake. Salmon Leap Lodge sleeps a maximum of seven (master bedroom – queen bed; 2nd bedroom, three twin beds and a den (3rd bedroom), has a sleeper sofa. --- Great family set-up. Dine while looking out through a slider to a beautiful view; relax in front of a 32” TV or just vegetate in front of the gas fireplace/stove.

The Little Fry Cabin: Rustic, nostalgic cabin that shares the same beautiful site as Salmon Leap Lodge. From its own porch, one can contemplate where to fish, hunt, kayak, etc. …… Sleeps maximum of four (dbl. Bed, twin bed and loveseat sleeper). Dining/living area has satellite TV and comes fully equipped with all the necessary cooking appliances/utensils. This quaint cabin comes with a recently renovated three-quarter bath. Located beside snowmobile access trail.