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Large relaxing house in 25 acres of private woods with lake access.

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Dining
Path to the lake.  ~0.4 miles through the woods.
Dining
The forest is full of beautiful things year round.
The big bedroom has a king bed with a memory foam mattress.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Spencer, MA
  • Clark University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • DCU Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Union Station
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 (Yellow Room)

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2 (Purple)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (Blue)

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4 Lower

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom Upper

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Shower Room Lower

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Toilet Room Lower

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Large relaxing house in 25 acres of private woods with lake access.

Spend a slow summer day walking the trails in the private forest, playing in the lake, and sipping ice tea on the deck. Or snowshoe for miles on the nearby trails and return to a warm fire and cocoa.
The house is not ADA compliant, but is designed to be friendly to guests with limited mobility. There is a first floor bedroom with a full size bed, near a bathroom with a low lipped shower with an integral marble bench.
The house is not directly on the lake. To access the lake you walk about 15 minutes on a forest path.

Property manager

Jim Hansen
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Let us know if you need anything special for them.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
A cleaning surcharge may apply.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No firearms are allowed on the property. (Locked in a safe in your car is ok.)
Fires only in the provided wood stoves and fire rings. Use the provided wood, do not cut down trees.
Do NOT ever leave food or garbage outside unattended. There is a family of bears living here. If they become too friendly they will get shot.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: A cleaning surcharge may apply.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0387702800

About the area

Spencer

Located in Spencer, this holiday home is on a lake. Spooner Well and Union Station are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Buck Hill Conservation Dam and EcoTarium. Travelling with kids? Consider Green Hill Park, or check out an event or a game at DCU Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Spencer, MA

What's nearby

  • Clark University - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • DCU Center - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Union Station - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • College of the Holy Cross - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute - 18 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Worcester Station - 26 min drive
  • Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eller's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Liquor Barn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Theo's Breakfast & Lunch - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large relaxing house in 25 acres of private woods with lake access. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large relaxing house in 25 acres of private woods with lake access.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large relaxing house in 25 acres of private woods with lake access.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large relaxing house in 25 acres of private woods with lake access. located?

This family-friendly Spencer holiday home is located on a lake, 2.5 mi (4 km) from Buck Hill Conservation Dam, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Moore State Park and Saint Joseph's Abbey. John J. Binienda Memorial Beach and Rutland State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Seth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great country getaway

Excellent home in the woods. All as advertised, my family and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Communication with the owner was excellent. 10/10, we’ll be back next time we’re in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very nice house. Everything is brand new, clean and thought through. There are even phone charging cords in the bedroom. Maybe not a big deal but what a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TomNHeather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spencer Country Inn Wedding

Jim’s home was the perfect resting place & backdrop to my eldest sons wedding! The home provided space for all my immediate family members who traveled from Hawaii, Oregon, Florida, Vermont & New Hampshire. It’s was a quiet and peaceful retreat from all the hustle & bustle of a larger than life wedding weekend. The home has a large and well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and beautiful surroundings! We would def stay here again—thank you Jim for sharing this wonderful space with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

Property was just as advertised online. Very clean and well kept. Lake access is fantastic. Communication from, and with host was exceptional. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

S P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disc Golf Weekend

We stayed at Jim's property during a weekend of disc golf at Maple Hill. Jim was very accommodating ahead of our trip and the property was clean and tidy upon arrival. If you are planning a trip to play Maple Hill and surrounding courses this property is the place to stay. Close proximity to a number of courses. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

EL P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome getaway location

Beautiful house and backyard. Great location if you are into kayaking and canoeing. The walk to the lake isn't that far- maybe a 7 minute hike. Would recommend 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spencer weekend

Beautiful house that allowed everyone to feel comfortable including our 4 year old and two year old grandsons. Everyone slept extremely well and soundly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and property!

Overall stay was great. Owner was very accommodating, great location close to grocery stores and restaurants, property was private and well kept. It was a great choice to celebrate a graduation, birthday and a family vacation over a weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Graduation Weekend

Our family enjoyed our stay for our family gathering. Plenty of room to enjoy each others company and enjoy meals together.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay, comfortable and spacious We loved the cooks dream kitchen We enjoyed the fire pit the first night And apologies for neighbors concerns We would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice for Family Gather

This was a nice place for my family to gather. Plenty of room for us to all be inside and plenty of space outside for the young ones to run around. Very nice kitchen and bathrooms. Clean and comfortable. Beds were comfortable, but the bedding could use a bit of an upgrade. Over all a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay in Spencer, MA

My friends and I were thrilled with this home in Spencer. It was obvious that Jim, our host, and his family put a lot thought and work into making it feel welcoming and comfortable. We very much appreciated its cleanliness, spaciousness and the way everything was labeled to facilitate finding items that we might need in the kitchen and other areas. It was truly wonderful and we look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Great private location. Everything we expected and enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Home!

We planned a girl’s weekend with our family aged 2-60+ and this beautiful home met everyone’s needs. The home itself is stunning and has amazing amenities such as on demand filtered water, toiletries, kitchen equipment, games and more. You are made to feel like this is truly your home to live in while you’re there. If you have an infant or toddler like we did there is porta-crib, toddler bed, kitchen step up to meet all their needs. The only thing that I must comment at all negative is that the walk to the water is quite challenging for toddlers and older folks with any mobility issues and once you get there it was underwhelming since access to the water would be difficult at best. On the other hand the local area offers lots of activities and shopping that kept us plenty busy, if your there July-December be sure to visit the Oakwood Christmas Barn it alone was worth the trip. We still have more to explore and definitely will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Spencer

We had a great stay at this house! It was clean, comfortable and in a beautiful location. Check in and check out was easy and the host was great. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Star Experience

Had a great time staying in Spencer! The home was very clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful trip in the Fall!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jim Hansen

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What makes this property unique

As posted, no firearms are allowed on this property.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests