You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beautiful Lakefront Home with Private Beach
Rustic lakefront home ideally located for exploring historic New England. The house is at the end of a private road on a 1 acre wooded lot. The house is on a wooded peninsula and surrounded by water on three sides. Most rooms include water views. There is a sandy beach that includes a dock. The gradual slope of the beach is ideal for young children. The house sleeps 8 in bedrooms and has a queen sofa bed in the living room. There is easy access to Boston via car or public transportation. The house features a spacious great room with gas fireplace, large dining room and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen.
Summer and Fall are excellent times of year to enjoy swimming in the lake or relaxing and enjoying the reflection of the fall foliage in the pond. In winter there is easy access to trails for cross country skiing. Downhill skiing & snowboarding is available at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area which is a scenic 30-minute drive. New England Sport Center is a short drive down 290. The house is also convenient to the many colleges and medical facilities in the Worcester area.
Please note this is a multi-level house. There is a flight of stairs to get to the main level and a small number of steps between areas within the house. If you have mobility issues this would not be a good fit for you.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to DCU Center. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a jetted tub in the vacation home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
10 minutes by car from DCU Center and 6 minutes from Cyprian Keyes
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Debra DeWald
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking
Car recommended
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Spices
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Jetted
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Pool or billiards table
Books
Games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit
Dock
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lifts
10 steps to reach property
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the lake
Near a hospital
Things to do
Snow sports gear
Tennis on site
Golf on site
Swimming nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Golf nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hiking nearby
Fishing nearby
Power boating nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Unit size: 1900 sq ft (177 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 C0099432710
Property is also known as
Beautiful Lakefront Home Private Beach House Shrewsbury
Beautiful Lakefront Home Private Beach Shrewsbury
Beautiful front Private House
Mooie Lakefront Home met Prive strand
Beautiful Lakefront Home With Private Beach Shrewsbury
Beautiful Lakefront Home with Private Beach Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 165 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 165 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 165 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 165 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Corinne G.
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pet-friendly and comfortable
Comfortable, large living areas and bedrooms. Pool table provided hours of family fun!
Corinne G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Monique C.
23 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Stayed 10 days while we were having some work done on our home. This place was great very spacious and private on a great piece of land on the water. Would be even better in the summer.
Monique C.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Fritz O.
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful retreat on a lake close to Worcester
We had a great time staying at this property for a post-Christmas family celebration
Fritz O.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Samantha R.
27 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas with Family
We had a wonderful Christmas at this beautiful house. Dusting of snow and beautiful views made it the perfect place to celebrate the Holidays. The house was well appointed and beds were comfy. Host answered questions quickly. We would definitely stay here again.
Samantha R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Nancy I., Conway, NH USA
15 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Friends weekend
Excellent location lovely roomy homey house.
Nancy I.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Iain R.
13 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake side cottage
Keen to go back, such a nice private spot. Loved it.
Iain R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
brent p.
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Always a good stay
We’ve stayed here before and it’s always clean and the location is quiet and convenient. Easy communication with host. Still recommend.
brent p.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
MaryLou C.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A serene space
Very spacious home, comfortable, very off the beaten path but quick drive to where we needed to go. Host responded quickly to all our requests/questions. The views are peaceful and beautiful. A perfect overnight get away.
MaryLou C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim M.
20 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax
Great spot. Very quiet and clean.
Tim M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen H., Penobscot, Maine, United States
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious lakefront property
This is a perfect place for a family group. Lots of room with the master in a separate wing from the other two bedrooms
Kathleen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Craig S., Lusby, MD
10 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Craig S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom A.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Nice house. Some small suggestions.
Overall, this was a beautiful location. Quiet and secluded get close to Worcester. Nice layout.
Only suggestions regardongwhat we would have liked different is to have soap and shampoo available. Also, the sheets seem very old.
But we would not hesitate to stay here again.
Tom A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Likaloo L.
8 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
GFM Fall Get together
We celebrated our annual Fall get together with 8 50yr old woman. The property is huge! The lake was beautiful and weather amazing. We made a foot bath area at the lake and planted succulents. The fire pits are large and plenty of room for everyone to gather either down by the water or next to the house. Parking was great with plenty of spots around the home. Besides the slight musty odor in the finished basement, the home was lovely! I would recommend bringing toiletries and condiments if you need them, otherwise plenty of towels and a huge kitchen that was great for gathering and eating. A few spiders in the corners but you’re really at the end of a road in the woods surrounded by water, so critters are to be expected. The sunsets and sunrise were spectacular! Coffee by the water in the morning, cocktail at night. Host was generous to give us an early check in so we got the most out of our stay! Highly recommend this property for the lake, home and space you get for the price!
Likaloo L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls’ Weekend
This property is amazing and the host is awesome! The house is so clean. The grounds outside are spread out amongst 2 fire pits and a beach area with a dock. It is very private. Any questions we had for the host, she answered right away and took care of. I would highly recommend this property. We hope to go back next year.
Karen B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren C.
4 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
A group of friends and I spent 3 nights and had an amazing time! The photos dont do the property justice. The house is big and the pond is beautiful. We cant wait to go back!
Lauren C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pam P.
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
We'll be back!
Big, beautiful, serene property - comfortable house, lovely pond. Perfect for a family vacation!
Pam P.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian H., Carlisle, USA
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake House
We had a little delay at check in due to the previous renters, but everything went well after that. Coffee maker died and was replaced the next day. The house offers tons of space inside and out. The fishing in the "pond" was great. Very quiet and peaceful area. I'd recommend adding an outside light under the deck at the lower level entrance. The other thing would be to cut back the vegetation that covers the house number so you know what driveway to take.
Brian H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
robbin l.
17 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
great getaway o the lake
Charming home on the lake. Very close to the city. Really great kitchen equipped with everything you could need. We really enjoyed the property, the fire pits and the lake. We rented this place specifically because of the beach and the lake for our dog to be able to go swimming. It was perfect for that. Our only complaint was that the beds weren't very comfortable but that's what you usually get in a rental property anyway. Overall a great experience.
robbin l.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Mark S.
17 Jul 2024
Great location
The property was wonderful, the pond that it is located on was very weedy. Fine for fishing but swimming was not really an option (this of course has nothing to do with the owner). My daughters and their partners did not like their mattresses (the master mattress was fine). Overall I thought the place was pretty clean but my wife has different standards than I do and she vacuumed and the vacuum gave off a smell that smelled like used gym socks. The vaulted ceilings had many spider webs that the cleaners must have missed.
Overall the best part was the location, when on the property it felt like we were in the wilderness but it is only 10 minutes from any store or restaurant that we wanted to go to. The fishing was great and the fire pit off the kitchen was our favorite evening location.
Mark S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
beth r.
18 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Outside property awesome best fishing
beth r.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Jeffrey G., Plattsburgh, NY
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil and relaxing
We spent a wonderful few nights at this, secluded, quiet and idyllic property on a small pond just outside of Worcester for our daughters graduation. So much nicer than a couple of hotel rooms. Our only complaint was that it smells very damp in the basement making it difficult to enjoy the game areas and pool table. Everything else was excellent. Kitchen is incredibly well stocked. Host was excellent at letting us make a change last minute. Very accommodating.
Jeffrey G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Barry M.
21 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A quirky retreat- secluded, yet near Worcester
I use the term "quirky", because this house has an unusual layout and unusual decor. Lots of steps to different wings of the house and many small areas outdoors, off of many different rooms. That said, in terms of a family stay, it offered a large kitchen, living room and dining room as gathering spaces. Very well stocked kitchen for food prep and serving. Very clean and updated bathrooms were appreciated. One word of caution- this a raised ranch with access to the house via a full flight of stairs, making settling in and packing up a little difficult for older guests.
Barry M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A Lakefront Slice of Heaven!
We adored our stay and would definitely like to return! Very private, with water views on three sides! Everything was well appointed. We couldn't have wanted for more. Many thanks for having us in your wonderful home.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy B.
15 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Graduation Stay
This lakefront home was perfectly located to WPI Campus for us to attend our son's graduation. The kitchen was well-equipped and the dining table was large enough for our entire family of 8! We enjoyed moments of recreation around the basement pool table and took pictures at the "beach". All slept comfortably, but know that if you need darkness to sleep, the window treatments are not room-darkening. The owner was very prompt with communication. We very much enjoyed out stay!
Cindy B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Angela G.
3 May 2024
Spring getaway
My family and I had a lovely time. Thank you for hosting.