Location: Norwich Lake, Huntington, Greater Springfield, Franklin County, Mohawk Trail, Massachusetts, USA (The 'Hidden Hills' Area of Western Massachusetts)
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 7-9)
Keywords: Cabin
This rustic, cozy cabin from the 1920's is peaceful and charming. One bedroom has twin beds, the other a double and they share a full bath. Linens and towels provided. Great fireplace in living room. Wrap-around porch with twin bed and dining room. Separate bunkhouse with double bed, no bath. All furnished with country antiques. Very well equipped kitchen. Lots of berry picking.
The cabin is set back from a dirt road on an acre of land. It is a ten minute walk down to the lake, or a short drive(no water views). It is a private association lake, very quiet as no jet-skis are allowed. We have our own dock and lakefront, plus a swimming platform. There is a canoe, rowboat, and paddleboat for tenants use. Lake is stocked for fishing.
The cabin is very family friendly and has many amenities for children: swingset, sandbox, toys, games and videos, basketball hoop, 14' trampoline with enclosure and horseshoe pit. Crib and highchair also available. Well-behaved pets welcome. Many hiking trails right off the property. We also have three bikes (cruisers) and kids bikes. The area is very rural and has beautiful scenery. Norwich Lake is located 20 minutes from the cultural center of Northampton, a thriving University town with much to offer: theatre, arts, great dining, antiqueing.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Double Bed (2) : in master and in bunkhouse
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : 2 in kids room, one on sleeping porch
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 14' Trampoline with enclosure, adult and children's bikes
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Cabin available May 15 through October 15 .. $800/week.
Rental Weeks Start and End on Sundays, Unless Otherwise Arranged.
Additional Nights Pro-rated at $115/Night. Weekend bookings $150/night.
One-Time Cleaning Fee of $80 - $120 depending on size of group.
$200 security fee. Holiday rates may apply.
We accept paypal!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
Michelle is originally from Westfield, Mass. and bought this cabin when she had her twin boys to spend summers close to their Grandparents. Shown in photo with her husband, Robert and his son Alec, and their two dogs Stanley and Itsy. Twins Duke (left) and Cassius (right). We got married at the cottage this summer! Home is Los Angeles California where Michelle is an actor and writer, and Robert is a theater producer and director. Alec is a painter living in Vermont. The cottage at Norwich Lake is our home away from home!
Property Photos
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- The Cottage at Norwich Lake - Huntington, Massachusetts Cabin Rental
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- Kids bedroom - Huntington, Massachusetts Cabin Rental
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- Front Porch with twin bed - Huntington, Massachusetts Cabin Rental
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- Dining Porch
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- Bunk house
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- Country kitchen
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- enclosed porch
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- A little slice of heaven
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- View from across the road
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- Our swimming platform on left, and our private dock at the shoreline.
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- Sofa bed in living room
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- Fireplace in living room
Traveler Reviews (10)
Charming cottage
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/14/11
Review Submitted: 09/12/11
Charming is the best description of this property. We stayed for two weeks in late August with our daughter and her three children. There was plenty of beds to comfortably accomodate everyone. Lots of toys and videos for the kids. They loved the trampoline. At the lake, the canoe, row boat and paddle boat got lots of use.
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Guest: Kevin, North Grafton Mass
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Date of Stay: 07/02/06
Review Submitted: 08/05/10
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your piece of heaven on earth. The kids had a great time both in and out of doors in Huntington and the surrounding "Hill towns". You and your family have truly made your abode very comfortable and memorable!
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Guest: Brian and Joanne, Pittsburg
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Date of Stay: 06/01/07
Review Submitted: 07/29/10
Thanks for sharing your wonderful home! We love your "hidden hills"-- what a gem of an area! Our family proved this week that even with 5 days of rain, the house is relaxing and fun. The view from the field is spectacular. We can attest that the heating works wonderfully-- We will be back!! We love the decor, it is charming times two-- don't change a thing! This vacation will long be one of our favorites.
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Guest: Karen and Eric
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Date of Stay: 09/02/07
Review Submitted: 07/29/10
What a wonderful vacation! We loved exploring the hilltowns, enjoyed an afternoon at the Blanford Country Fair, good breakfasts at Huckleberries and shopping for "treasures". The children had a fun time at Look Park, but 5 yo Ethan especially loved playing at the dock with the innertube and his boats. 8 mo old Caroline explored every nook and cranny she could find in the house! Most of all we adored the cottage; it was such a perfect vacation home-- comfortable, cozy and just what we had hoped for! Thanks so much, we hope to return!
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Guest: Rebecca and Chuck, Philadelphia
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Date of Stay: 08/11/06
Review Submitted: 07/29/10
This cottage was everything we could have hoped for. It was a break from our typical crazy lives. The weather was amazing: warm days and cold nights! The toys, especially the books, were a real hit with our 2 boys. The lake was wonderful, especially the paddleboat. This is a special place and one to cherish. Thanks again!
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Guest: Al and Liz (Denver)
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Date of Stay: 06/07/08
Review Submitted: 07/29/10
Lovely canoe rides! Everything we thought we needed was here, so the cabin is wonderfully furnished. Beds are very comfortable! Excellent shopping suggestions. You did a great job for people who have never been in the area, thanks for thinking of everything! Everyone had a great time. Thanks for a great week!
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Guest: Jami and Tim
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Date of Stay: 09/08/08
Review Submitted: 07/29/10
We live only an hour away and were so happy to find this lovely end of summer getaway! We all relaxed, loved the breezes coming in from all directions. The girls relaxed in their own "home" at the bunkhouse. They spent time in the day playing dress up and watching movies. Your dock is great away from all the masses. We ate at the Rapids and took long walks. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
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Guest: Maura and Elizibeth
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Date of Stay: 05/31/09
Review Submitted: 07/29/10
We hate to leave this charming cottage, so full of memories and love! 8 yo Miles is clamoring for final go on the trampoline and grandma enjoying a quiet spot in the sun. We caught several bass and many sunnies in the lake and enjoyed a quiet evening BBQ with friends. Thank you for sharing this special spot.
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Guest: Lieze, Gert (Belgium)
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Date of Stay: 07/27/09
Review Submitted: 07/29/10
We would have loved to stay a bit longer in this very charming cottage. We really felt at home here, and the kids had a wonderful time with the toys, the boats, the lake and the trampoline. Thank you!
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Guest: Geoff and Willa
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Date of Stay: 06/26/10
Review Submitted: 07/29/10
Within minutes of arriving here, our daughter was asking, "Can we rent this again next summer?" We feel the same way. The combination of rustic-ness, relaxed-ness, proximity to the wonderful lake, family-friendliness, along with the amazing stock of just about everything made it all that we were hoping for and more-- Thanks so much!
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