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10/10 Excellent
Jordann M.
12 Dec 2024
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Travel
Jordann M.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
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Enjoy the Fun of a Lakefront GetAway, While Only Minutes from Local Attractions!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Holland, MA
- Quinebaug Woods9 min drive
- Old Sturbridge Village13 min drive
- Stafford Motor Speedway18 min drive
- Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Enjoy the Fun of a Lakefront GetAway, While Only Minutes from Local Attractions!
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
MASSACHUSSETTS HAS NOW LIFTED OUR COVID-19 RELATED PROTOCOLS,
SO FOR NOW WE DO NOT HAVE TO KEEP 24 HOURS BETWEEN GUESTS!
BECAUSE WE HAVE ENHANCED OUR CLEANING MEASURES
AFTER EACH DEPARTURE, WE HAD TO INCREASE THE CLEANING FEE.
WE ALSO PROVIDE CONTACTLESS CHECK-IN and CHECK-OUT.
NEW THIS YEAR:
BECAUSE WE HAVE BACK-TO-BACK RENTALS AGAIN THIS SUMMER,
WE WOULD RATHER HAVE THE CLEANING TEAM SPENDING THEIR TIME CLEANING
AND SANITIZING, RATHER THAN LAUNDERING HEAVY TOWELS AND LINENS,
WHICH IS VERY TIME-CONSUMING;
THEREFORE, WE ARE ASKING GUESTS TO BRING THEIR OWN TOWELS:
BEACH, BATH, HAND TOWEL AND WASH CLOTH,
AS WELL AS LINENS: FITTED, FLAT SHEETS AND PILLOWCASES
IF YOU DON'T WANT TO PACK THEM, THERE IS A WALMART 10 MINUTES FROM US,
bUT PLEASE DISPOSE OF THEM BEFORE YOU DEPART.
WE ARE STILL PROVIDING PILLOWS AND BLANKETS.
APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE,
AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
Nestled in the small community of Holland, MA, the Gateway to Western MA and only minutes from the Connecticut border and Routes 84 and 90, this cozy little house is the perfect get-away for family fun. You can enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking and paddle boating, outdoor dining and our fire pit. We welcome you to bring your own boat to tie up to our dock (the boat launch is directly across the lake). Sleeps 5 comfortably (queen, full and bunk beds), and there is a full futon couch in the screened-in sun room, which by the way, includes a dining area and surround view of the lake. Our home also features a mother-in-law apartment with the full bed, a tv room, refrigerator and the 2nd full bathroom with laundry room. We purchased the house in December, 2014, and upgrades included adding the 2nd full bath, washer/dryer, new furnishings, bedding, towels and tableware, plus lots of cosmetic improvements. Our lake house is "new and improved" for the upcoming season!
Nearby Holland Market is perfect for last-minute purchases, and Diane's Villanova and The Traveler restaurant offer delicious food in family-friendly restaurants. Sturbridge is minutes away for rainy day fun or a change of pace: Old Sturbridge Village, a living museum which re-creates life in rural New England during the 1790s through 1830s; fine dining and family dining, shopping, cinemas, antiquing and more.
MASSACHUSSETTS HAS NOW LIFTED OUR COVID-19 RELATED PROTOCOLS,
SO FOR NOW WE DO NOT HAVE TO KEEP 24 HOURS BETWEEN GUESTS!
BECAUSE WE HAVE ENHANCED OUR CLEANING MEASURES
AFTER EACH DEPARTURE, WE HAD TO INCREASE THE CLEANING FEE.
WE ALSO PROVIDE CONTACTLESS CHECK-IN and CHECK-OUT.
NEW THIS YEAR:
BECAUSE WE HAVE BACK-TO-BACK RENTALS AGAIN THIS SUMMER,
WE WOULD RATHER HAVE THE CLEANING TEAM SPENDING THEIR TIME CLEANING
AND SANITIZING, RATHER THAN LAUNDERING HEAVY TOWELS AND LINENS,
WHICH IS VERY TIME-CONSUMING;
THEREFORE, WE ARE ASKING GUESTS TO BRING THEIR OWN TOWELS:
BEACH, BATH, HAND TOWEL AND WASH CLOTH,
AS WELL AS LINENS: FITTED, FLAT SHEETS AND PILLOWCASES
IF YOU DON'T WANT TO PACK THEM, THERE IS A WALMART 10 MINUTES FROM US,
bUT PLEASE DISPOSE OF THEM BEFORE YOU DEPART.
WE ARE STILL PROVIDING PILLOWS AND BLANKETS.
APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE,
AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
Nestled in the small community of Holland, MA, the Gateway to Western MA and only minutes from the Connecticut border and Routes 84 and 90, this cozy little house is the perfect get-away for family fun. You can enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking and paddle boating, outdoor dining and our fire pit. We welcome you to bring your own boat to tie up to our dock (the boat launch is directly across the lake). Sleeps 5 comfortably (queen, full and bunk beds), and there is a full futon couch in the screened-in sun room, which by the way, includes a dining area and surround view of the lake. Our home also features a mother-in-law apartment with the full bed, a tv room, refrigerator and the 2nd full bathroom with laundry room. We purchased the house in December, 2014, and upgrades included adding the 2nd full bath, washer/dryer, new furnishings, bedding, towels and tableware, plus lots of cosmetic improvements. Our lake house is "new and improved" for the upcoming season!
Nearby Holland Market is perfect for last-minute purchases, and Diane's Villanova and The Traveler restaurant offer delicious food in family-friendly restaurants. Sturbridge is minutes away for rainy day fun or a change of pace: Old Sturbridge Village, a living museum which re-creates life in rural New England during the 1790s through 1830s; fine dining and family dining, shopping, cinemas, antiquing and more.
Property manager
Kim Horyn
Premier Host
Languages
English
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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: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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About the area
Holland
Located in Holland, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bigelow Hollow State Park and Mashapaug Pond, while Old Sturbridge Village and Patten District One Room Schoolhouse are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Stafford Motor Speedway, or consider a night out at Hyland Orchard. Water tubing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Holland, MA
What's nearby
- Bigelow Hollow State Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
- Quinebaug Woods - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
- Old Sturbridge Village - 13 min drive - 16.2 km
- Stafford Motor Speedway - 18 min drive - 20.0 km
- University of Connecticut - 26 min drive - 30.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Subway - 8 min drive
- Burger King - 6 min drive
- Teddy G's - 13 min drive
- Sturbridge Porterhouse - 12 min drive
- Lake George Tavern - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Holly B.
3 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving
Holly B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
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20 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shannon P.
19 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wicked beauty
Shannon P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie F.
6 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family lake house vacation
Stephanie F.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hilary E.
25 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay!
Hilary E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason S.
11 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake Cottage
Jason S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Billy D.
2 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Billy D.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P.
27 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Holiday
Jennifer P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephen T.
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hidden gem
Stephen T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dave R.
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Dave R.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cheytothenne
31 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing !
Cheytothenne
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ken R.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Lakeside house
Ken R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather A M.
6 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing get away
Heather A M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie F.
10 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Stephanie F.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Susan F.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location on the lake
Susan F.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Lisa B.
28 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakefront Getaway
Lisa B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie D.
11 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Stay!
Stephanie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Mia L.
13 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 day stay
Mia L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
SAMUEL K.
21 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met our needs perfectly
SAMUEL K.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jo Alyce N.
16 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Jo Alyce N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
3 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again an amazing time!
Rebecca S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
8/10 Good
Christopher M.
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on this waterfront property
Christopher M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
mary c., Springfield, Mass
31 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My third time there
mary c.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Paul H., Newington CT
17 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living the lake life
Paul H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Kim Horyn
Why they chose this property
When we bought this house, we were from an ocean community in MA, and while we knew we wanted a home on the water, we decided hurricanes, erosion and maintenance were deterrents to buying on the ocean. We began to spend time away on lakes in New York, Vermont and New Hampshire and finally decided we did not want to travel hours to our get-away, so we started looking closer to home. During this journey, we learned a great deal about the importance of being on a healthy lake, and we were enamored with Hamilton Reservoir -- even in the off-season. We love the fact that the lake is fully recreational, year-round. We especially enjoy the Sturbridge, Brimfield area, and most of all, we enjoy being out of the mainstream, yet 10 minutes to fine dining, cinemas, shopping and Old Sturbridge Village for that rainy day. Oh, did I mention that fishing is a family hobby?
What makes this property unique
We enjoy sitting in our 3-season sun room overlooking the lake, as well as the beautiful view from our kitchen and living room. The outdoor, two-tiered patio was a huge draw for us, since this spot is all about outdoor living. The large picnic table is under the sun room, which allows for dining outside in the shade, and the small table for four on the patio is perfectly situated right on the water -- complete with swivel chairs, so you won't miss any of the activity! We also have a lakefront fire pit for evening fun.
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