Vacation Rentals by Owner

Thanksgiving 2011

Guest: babs (CA)
Date of Stay: 11/22/11 Review Submitted: 12/05/11

We walked through the door hoping for the best...at least as good as the pictures, but found it even better. Our family from as faraway as California & Missouri spent the Thanksgiving week at TLE, and it worked beautifully. Close to Plymouth (we had Thanksgiving dinner at Plimoth Plantation), Cape Cod, Marthas' Vineyard and more. The weather was perfect, allowing for some kayaking, and walks. Some pictures do not do it justice. The 'gathering room' is far more cozy than it appears, and the downstairs bedroom is a charm. It was a special Holiday. Thank you Robin, Barbara

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing Property for Family Gathering

Guest: Lauren (Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 09/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/03/11

I have to tell you how much our family enjoyed your beautiful home at Tamarack. I miss it already. We could not have been more comfortable. As family members gathered they all raved about the accommodations and the setting. Sometimes it can be difficult to share a house with different generations, but not at Tamarack. The home is so spacious, with so many sitting areas inside and out, that everyone was able to relax and truly enjoy their time. When we wanted to gather together, the great room and the deck were perfect. We had wonderful days at the beach and on the lake and lovely nights by the fire-pit on the patio. The canoe and kayaks were instant fun and my 2 year old grandson enjoyed feeding the ducks. Speaking of feeding… feeding the people could have been quite a challenge, but your spacious and well-equipped kitchen made food prep and clean-up a snap. The stove was a big hit with everyone and I also really appreciated all the sinks and dishwashers. We were so fortunate that the weather cleared on Saturday for our event. The setting was perfect. We were able to set our table for 30 on the deck. (We used vintage napkins and family owned unique tea cups for the chowder!) There was plenty of room and it was so intimate and special. The caterers you suggested prepared a wonderful dinner for us and as dusk turned to evening we dined to the soft sounds of 40’s French jazz. A perfect family celebration! Thank you,

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Fine Family Visit

Guest: Ange (Albany, NY)
Date of Stay: 09/11/11 Review Submitted: 09/22/11

The house is even better than the pictures. A perfect place to spend time with family. Enough room for everyone to be together *or* be by themselves when they need to be. We loved kayaking and canoeing,and hanging around the docks enjoying the wonderful early September weather. We had a great time cooking dinners for the family and enjoying them in the great room. Surf (from a local fish market) and Turf grilled on the fantastic Weber with fine wine and great conversation. Wonderful fires in the patio area with smores for all! The first 'full' family vacation in over 20 years - we had three generations and had a wonderful time. Would love to return.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.

Tamarack Lake Estate Is Even Better Than We Expected

Guest: Patty Horridge (-)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

Our party of ten included all ages...toddler, teen-agers, parents, and grandparents. Tamarack Lake Estate suited us perfectly as a base for our week long vacation on Cape Cod. Even though we spent time away from our "base", we all looked forward to our return to the luxurious spot on Great Herring Pond. Everything you could imagine was provided for our comfort; and when a couple of mechanical issues occurred, Robin had them fixed and/or replaced the very same day. The secluded neighborhood lent itself to privacy that you never get at a resort. Groceries, drug store, liquor store were all conveniently located less than a mile away. We loved having access to Sagamore Beach and the privacy it afforded. Thank you Robin and John for providing such a perfect vacation spot for our first Cape experience. We will definitely recommend and return.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Guest: Lori J
Date of Stay: 04/15/11 Review Submitted: 06/29/11

(from a text message at the end of her stay) "Hi Robin, Your estate is amazing. I don't want to leave. It will b hard to go tomorrow. Thank U" Lori

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Guest: Lori J
Date of Stay: 04/15/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

(from a lovely note Lori sent after her family's stay) "Thank you for opening your Tamarack Lake Estate to my family for our vacation getaway. We were amazed throughout our stay...what beautiful decor and magnificent views! All the windows and mirrors make it so bright and inviting. We felt the warmth at night with all the special lighting and the glow from the stone fireplace (great for making smores) to the gas stove in the kitchen. We loved your kitchen...with the stainless steel appliances and neat gadgets. We even loved your natural Caldrea cleaners that smell so good! I am already missing your soaking tub and comfy bed. I could live very happily with just your kitchen and master bed-bathroom. Your property suited us all – my elderly parents having a bed+bathroom on the main floor, my husband having the lake to explore in your canoe, my teenager having wireless Internet, my younger daughter having so much area to play inside and out. My Dad and I enjoyed your books and my 10 year old enjoyed your lemon wedge ice cube tray. You have motivated me to update my bedroom, bathroom + kitchen - it may take me the next 20 years, but it is a start. I appreciated being able to see (House by the Sea), my daughter loved your tree swing. I got great photos - what a breathtaking view! We got a count (at House by the Sea) of 124 steps down to beach. We found a great horse farm - Mare Willow who offers reasonable and fun lessons. Thank you for your kindness, generosity and patience - Lori

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Guest: Jill B
Date of Stay: 08/28/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/10

(from an email received 8/30 during her stay) Dear Robin, We feel like we’ve stumbled on a secret piece of heaven. TLE is even better than advertised, and we are enjoying the hell out of it!!! From young (2-yr-old granddaughter) to old (87-yr-old-but-spry great-grandmother), your beautiful home gets two thumbs up (and if we had more thumbs, they’d ALL be up). Tonight we had a grand feast of grilled lobster and steamed mussels (from Wood’s, in Plymouth). Best lobster I’ve ever had. My chef son-in-law did the mussels with curry, chili powder, lime juice, garlic, cumin. Huge success. When you said “fully equipped”, I had no idea how fully equipped you meant, and not just “fully”, but “well." We’ve been making jokes, actually, when we can’t find something that we need, like, oh, say, granulated sugar for coffee, that it’s not possible that Robin would NOT have granulated sugar. (And then we find the sugar packets in the tea drawer, and smack our heads, and say, well, of course, a bag of sugar would get chunky… this is so much better!) My daughter said it best…your attention to detail is evident in this wonderful house. My daughter said it best…”I felt at home, and cozy, right away”. We are already quite sure that we must come back next summer (and have fantasies of doing Christmas here). Thank you so much. Ocean beach... I don’t feel like budging from here, but some might (directions?) Your new best friend, ----- Jill

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Guest: Helen M.
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 09/18/10

(From an email received a week after their stay) "We wanted to send you a note to thank you for our wonderful stay at your gorgeous house. It is truly spectacular in every aspect, location, furnishings, layout, and décor. Everyone in our family was very happy with the accommodations, and it was especially helpful for our mother—who has difficulty climbing stairs—to be able to access everything she needed on the first floor. We particularly enjoyed your incredibly comprehensive kitchen facilities and the spacious, welcoming great room. It made us want to have all future family gatherings in that space, since it worked so well for us! Even though the weather was less-than-perfect, we quickly made ourselves at home and probably spent more time together—playing cards, board games, doing puzzles, and chatting—than we ever would have otherwise. Those are memories we will always cherish. Once the weather finally got better, we had great fun sunning and kayaking on the lake, going to the local beaches, and toasting marshmallows in the evening breeze overlooking the star-lit lake. I have no doubt that we will return to your home sometime in the future. My family and I are already looking forward to it!

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Guest: Deborah C
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/20/10

(from an email dated 7/20/2010) Dear Robin: Our family had a wonderful time at your home. My family has unequivocally let me know that they would like us back at Tamarack Estate next year. I was told: the views are amazing; the space is wonderful; the house is so quiet even if full; the kitchen is the perfect size for us; the dock is great; the canoes were fun; the wind by the pond was perfect; the beds were comfortable ... and it was closer to Boston than the other two places we've stayed since 2008. We just wanted to send a note indicating our appreciation. Your home made this an amazing time for our family. Debbi

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Guest: Kersten and Jeffrey T
Date of Stay: 04/09/10 Review Submitted: 04/20/10

(from note left by guests) "Robin, Thanks so much for letting us enjoy your LOVELY home and beautiful property! It was exactly what we needed – quiet, private and close to everything fun ! The kitchen is amazing !!! We had a wonderful time..." KT

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What a deal!

Guest: Milaus (NY)
Date of Stay: 10/24/09 Review Submitted: 10/15/10

A nice (and affordable) house on Cape Cod, big enough to accommodate the 10 of us – that was what we were LOOKING for… A spacious and fully equipped kitchen to prepare one of our famously lavish dinners and maybe a nice little terrace where we could spend a quiet evening together – that was what we were HOPING for…. An unpleasant surprise here or there was what we were AFRAID OF before we finally got there… BUT: A perfect weekend in the most wonderful lakeside home is what we GOT – complete with all the space we needed, cozy bedrooms, a perfectly equipped kitchen, fire places, a beautiful deck, direct access to the lake and nothing but pleasant surprises…! Staying at Tamarack Lake Estate was a weekend in heaven and we will definitely come back! The Team of the Austrian Trade Commission NY

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Guest: Chris107 (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/15/08 Review Submitted: 09/15/08

The Tamarack Lake House is stunning. There are so many different living spaces - the outdoor breakfast nook, the dock and beach (what a view), the huge back deck, the great room, and more - we didn't even want to leave the house during our stay. Circle the lake in a canoe, grill a fish, make smores around the firepit, and you've got yourself a perfect day. Couldn't have asked for more!

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Guest: Faris family
Date of Stay: 05/29/08 Review Submitted: 05/28/08

from our guestbook: "Our family has had a MAGNIFICENT (underlined) time at GORGEOUS (underlined) Tamarack Lake Estate, and the only thing that could have made it better would have been more time here...which is one reason I don't have more time to write about how much fun we had on the lake, at the beach, on the deck, drinking in the beauty! The six of us plus our little grandson have enjoyed our 4 days to the hilt, and our 40th anniversary is now a beautiful, cherished memory!

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Guest: Dyer,Fischbein,Bernstein,Abel
Date of Stay: 08/26/07 Review Submitted: 08/25/07

"Thanks, Robin! We loved the house and all that came with it!"

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Guest: Curtis, Kirschenbaum
Date of Stay: 08/11/07 Review Submitted: 08/10/07

"A wonderful week! A warm and comfortable home. The kids had a ball playing in the loft. Lots of cozy places to read and visit. Thanks!"-Chris..."I had such a great week! It was awesome to relax, read and swim. I had so much fun with my cousins! Thank you so much! -Linnea... "AWESOME. This week was like-really cool. The lake, house and the whole place was amazing. I wish we lived here! It was so fun!-Erik. "I loved having a campfire outside. It's really fun! Swimming in the lake was cool, this place is so FUN!"-Andrew

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Guest: Wrye, Stannard
Date of Stay: 08/08/07 Review Submitted: 08/07/07

"What a beautiful place and what a wonderful time we all had !! The impact of the view on arrival never left us...We were mesmerized by it every morning as we enjoyed our coffee as we talked and had valuable family time. We loved the house and how comfortable it was - how nice it was to sleep in such beautiful, cozy rooms. Thank you and we hope to be back !!- Jill, Shelly + family.

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Guest: Demeusy, Vanderstreet
Date of Stay: 07/23/07 Review Submitted: 07/22/07

"I love cape cod. Kayaking was awesome. I think I love this house the MOST! Thank you for having us here..."We had a blast at thge Lake. Thanks for an amazing vacation!"-Colleen+Jason "Robin and John, the house was perfect. What great taste you both have! Thank you for allowing me to have some of the best memories of our lives."-Debi, Jay, Liz "What a great place to rest and play. We had a wonderful time each and every day" "A piece of heaven you have here. Thank you so muchc for sharing it with others!" "We loved the house, the lake, the ocean, everything" The Vs "Beautiful, peaceful, perfect!" "Thank you so much, we loved the howes (sic)"

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Guest: Smit
Date of Stay: 07/21/07 Review Submitted: 07/20/07

"Dear Robin and John: Your house made our very special anniversary just perfect. Our children and grandchildren were able to be together with us, womething we'd hoped for , and this big beautiful house made it possible, We hope to be back! Thanks so much!"

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Guest: Smit
Date of Stay: 07/21/07 Review Submitted: 07/20/07

"Dear Robin and John: Your house made our very special anniversary just perfect. Our children and grandchildren were able to be together with us, womething we'd hoped for , and this big beautiful house made it possible, We hope to be back! Thanks so much!"

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Guest: Filippi, Montez, Frohlinger
Date of Stay: 07/11/07 Review Submitted: 07/10/07

"We had a very wonderful time! The Lake House was perfect for us...and even grandma got on the kayak." "This house is beautiful, Great view, location, and place. I wish I could stay forever but I'm stuck with this crazy family. Enjoy your week 'cause it goes FAST!" -Alyssa..."We spent one week here and that week was absolutely FANTABULOUS thank you so much." -Gabriella... "We all had a great time - the view is breathtaking, kayaking wa a big hit! No need to venture any further - everything you desire can be found here for kids and adults alike. Love the kitchen and the deck, Max (neighbor's dog) even came for dinner!" -Marissa... "This old lady had a ball, first time on kayak, never did fall, enjoyed the house from wall-to-wall" -Louise...

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Guest: Meg, Jorge, Maria
Date of Stay: 05/28/07 Review Submitted: 05/27/07

"One of the most peaceful relaxing spots, so full of life and happiness--many thanks to you."

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Guest: Powerw
Date of Stay: 04/05/07 Review Submitted: 04/04/07

"As a broker in No Carolina, I view beautiful homes daily, but this place is truly exceptional, thanks!" R.T. ......."As a builder of log homes, now in No Carolina, I have built and remodelled in many beautiful locations, but without a doubt your home and this location has overwhelmed me! This house is truely supreme and heartwarming, and this seting has really made me homesick, thank you so very much." Bob D. Warrington NC...."Thank you for giving me a chance to stay in this beautiful home. Everybody was so amazed at the views. The wedding was perfect. I hope we will be able to rent this in the summer months. Thanks again, it was perfect." JB.......

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Guest: Young
Date of Stay: 11/24/06 Review Submitted: 11/23/06

"Your home is beautiful. 'Tis hard to leave. We definitely want to return. Your wireless service was a great blessing- having 2 total computer geeks here, one IBM, the other APPLE. Our chef loved your taste in appliances. My son, Dane, wants to live here. He was very sweet and could not have been happier here. We all were! Thanks for the memories, Mary and Bill and our Cape family.

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Guest: Ketover
Date of Stay: 10/09/06 Review Submitted: 10/08/06

We loved this place. Many thanks for all your suggestions and support. We'd love to come back next October - what a perfect time to enjoy the Cape and beyond. Many thanks... Dede + Family

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Guest: Anderson
Date of Stay: 09/26/06 Review Submitted: 09/25/06

"The setting was inspirational! Thank you for your hospitality - it was very peaceful and relaxing! A few days of nature, sun, and peace , did a LOT –more than I imagined– to help us plan our mentoring agenda for the future. Thanks a million for everything (R.A., Boston) "I really enjoyed staying in your lovely home. The fall is actually the best time to be in this type of surrounding. The relaxing, serene environment was the perfect setting for our intensive scientific and philosophical discussions." Michelle

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Guest: Leitz
Date of Stay: 08/05/06 Review Submitted: 08/04/06

"We loved the Lake Home. When we left for an outing, we couldn't wait to get back for more family fun and Tamarack LOVE...It's a cool place...We want to consult with you when we make our OWN home -- thanks!

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Guest: Brooks family
Date of Stay: 07/29/06 Review Submitted: 07/28/06

"What a magnificent spot! Being able to spend time on the deck and take in the beauty of the surroundings, not to mention the wonderful wildlife that always seemed to be present, was very special. Much of our time was spend fishing, sailing, kayaking, or watching the grandkids learn more about swimming skills and proper skills for handling kayaks and canoe. A trip to Plymouth Rock was a must-see for the older grandkids and a chance to learn more about how our forebearers lived and helped to shape this wonderful country called "The United States of America." Of course, a "lobster feed" was a must and the gang took full advantage of the opportunity. Clam chowder and corn on the cob was also part of the menu, allowing for all to now be qualified as "New Englanders." For Grandma, it was just a requalification since she was born nearby. As happens, all good things must come to an end. We leave Tamarack Lake Estate with wonderful memories of family and the opportunity to have spend fun-filled days at a very special place. "

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Guest: Keith + Sheryl S.
Date of Stay: 06/26/06 Review Submitted: 06/25/06

" We had a fantastic (underlined) time at Tamarack Lake Estate. The house is fabulous and had everything we hoped for. We will recommend it to our friends and hope to return soon. Thank you !!"

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