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

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Property grounds
Exterior detail
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

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Spencer, MA
  • Clark University
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Union Station
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • DCU Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Buck Hill Conservation Dam. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from Buck Hill Conservation Dam and 8 minutes from Moore State Park
As a guest of Large relaxing house in 25 acres of private woods with lake access., you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jim Hansen

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Let us know if you need anything special for them.

Events

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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number C0387702800

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Great. Kitchen was stocked with all kinds of gadgets- which was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

DANIELLE P.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place and we had a great family weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice clean house

Had to sleep a group for the weekend and we were all very pleasantly surprised with how nice this house is. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation

Enjoyed our stay. My youngest daughter was graduating from school. So, our Arizona family traveled to Spencer where she lives and commutes to school in Boston. Nice set up for big groups who need individual space for families.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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