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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Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
A cleaning surcharge may apply.
Pets
No pets allowed
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.
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
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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
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.
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!
Property was just as advertised online. Very clean and well kept. Lake access is fantastic. Communication from, and with host was exceptional. Great stay!
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!
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
Beautiful house that allowed everyone to feel comfortable including our 4 year old and two year old grandsons. Everyone slept extremely well and soundly.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!!
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!