We are open for winter! Lakefront cottage in the center of New England. Our home has everything you need for your waterfront retreat. Enjoy morning coffee or go fishing on your private dock. Step out the front door and you are at the community park and playground. Walk 2 minutes to the community beach or 5 minutes to the start of 7 miles of hiking trails. Golf is less than 5 minutes' drive and skiing is 25 minutes away. Breathtaking fall foliage, and snowmobiling and ice fishing in winter. The space Welcome to our Lakehouse! We have tried to think of everything you would need to make your stay enjoyable and hope you enjoy it as much as we do. The lake is a hidden gem. It is is so peaceful and quiet. The first thing that will catch your eye is the the private floating dock. It has two Adirondack chairs to sit and soak in the amazing sounds and views or cast your fishing pole as the lake is stocked with several varieties of fish. The yard is large and flat. There are two decks with plenty of seating and a propane grill. On the grass there is more seating, a swing and a fire pit. The space inside is bright, open and airy with plenty of space to unwind and relax. All the rooms have ceiling fans and we provide stand alone fans as well. During the summer months the MB and Family room have air conditioning. For the cooler months there is central heating as well as an electric fireplace insert for ambiance and extra warmth. Fiber optic high speed Wifi is available, and there are two smart tv's in the home that you can log into your streaming services. There is no cable or regular network television. We also have a Google personal assistant for your use, and the thermostats are Alexa-enabled. The newly renovated kitchen is stocked full with everything you may need from a Keurig for your morning breakfast to a blender for evening cocktails. It also includes a dishwasher so you don't have to do dishes on vacation:-) Help yourself to the coffee, tea, spices and condiments in the fridge. The master bedroom is quite spacious and has a queen bed, flat screen, desk and plenty of storage. The second bedroom has two twin beds so perfect for kids and teens. The bonus family room has a leather couch as well as a futon. It also includes a flat screen, Blu-Ray player, DVDs, board games and some toys and puzzles. The entry foyer has a cozy reading area and a bookcase stocked with books for children and adults. In the closet here you will find a Pack and Play and a high chair if traveling with a little one. The original bathroom was updated in 2020 and a brand second bathroom addition was added in 2021. The vanity has a hair dryer and a basket of toiletries in case you forget to pack something. Bath Towels are provided but be sure to pack your beach towels. We also provide all the linens and blankets for the beds and futon. Should you need to do laundry during your stay there is a utility room with a washer and dryer (pack laundry detergent if you plan to use it), and here is where you will find the iron and ironing board as well. Outside you will find a propane grill and table and chairs on the deck. There is a large grassy yard with yard games such as cornhole , yardzee, and giant Jenga blocks. We provide a paddle boat , 2 adult kayaks, and a youth kayak for your use as well. If you have your own boat there is a public boat launch as well. There is also a Fire pit and sandbox for the kids. The private dock is perfect for fishing or relaxing on the Adirondack chairs. Our vision for this property is a perfect couples' retreat or single family vacation. Our no party rule is a strict one. Please be respectful of our neighbors and their property. The maximum capacity of the home is 6 and and unregistered guests are not allowed in the property. There are many year-round residents on the lake so please respect quiet hours at 10pm. While we are pet lovers ourselves, pets are not allowed under any circumstance to continue to keep the space allergy free. This is our home and we spend as much time here with our children as possible. The home is very clean with many personal touches so please be mindful of that and leave the home in the same condition you found it. Guest access We provide two kayaks and a paddle boat. Guests must sign a waiver and use life jackets (provided) at all times. If you have your own boat (power boats are allowed on the lake) there is a public boat launch available as well. This community has a private beach and park and there is there is also town forest / conservation land with over 7 miles of trails just a short 5-minute walk away. Other things to note Please note that we do not allow pets of any kind. We love animals and are sure you have the most well behaved pet but please do not ask for us to make an exception. There is no smoking in the home or parties of any kind. The maximum occupancy of the home is 6 (including children) and only registered guests are allowed on the property. We have nest security cameras for the outside of the property as well as a security system.( the security system is disabled for the duration of your stay) You MUST wear a life jacket (several provided) ANYtime the paddle boat or a kayak is used. Please be mindful of the 15 mph speed limit within the community. Also this is a very quiet community and noise is to be kept to a minimum after 10PM.