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Guesthouse on a Lake

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A campsite with picnic tables and chairs near a lake, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin with a porch, a welcome sign, and a dog sculpture.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers, a wooden chair, and a wall-mounted shelf with a 'Be Happy' sign.
A living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two armchairs. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a kitchen with a refrigerator and a wooden door.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
2 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Gas grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Douglas, MA
  • Place, Breezy Picnic Grounds & Waterslides
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Chaubunagungamaug
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Indian Ranch
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Guesthouse on a Lake

This cottage has a beautiful sand beach on Whitin Reservoir nestled in a private cove with gas grill, picnic tables, fire pit with beach chairs, canoes and kayaks. The cottage is heated with a wood stove, also has many amenities such as Wi-Fi, TV, linens and towels, full kitchen and can sleep six.
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Canoes and kayaks are available for your use. Life jackets are required. Please return them as you found them,
Gas Grill is available for your use. Please shut propane tank off when not in use.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C1328788600
Property # 2340793
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Douglas

Located in Douglas, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Breezy Picnic Grounds & Waterslides and Mohegan Bowl are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley and Auburn Mall. Arrowhead Acres and Wright's Chicken Farm Gift Shop are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Douglas, MA

What's nearby

  • Breezy Picnic Grounds & Waterslides - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Manchaug Pond - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Lake Chaubunagungamaug - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Indian Ranch - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Buck Hill Management Area - 15 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Worcester Station - 28 min drive
  • Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Patron Corona - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Point Breeze - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Papa Gino's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse on a Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse on a Lake ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse on a Lake ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Guesthouse on a Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Douglas cottage is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Breezy Picnic Grounds & Waterslides and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Manchaug Pond. Blissful Meadows Golf Club and Buck Hill Management Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quiet getaway

perfect place to get away for a few days and unwind.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend on perfectly secluded scenic lake

Beautiful location with sandy beach, canoes and kayaks. Cozy cabin with great living room - plus gas grill overlooking the lake - although the sunsets behind you, the lake is so beautiful in the sunset's glow! Made wonderful meals and memories with friend, ending each night with a lakeside beach firepit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was unusually cold last weekend, water pressure and hot water in both kitchen and bathroom was just warmLocation was wonderful, relaxing with a wonderful view. If staying when weather is cooler be prepared as the woodstove warms things up quickly but you need someone one wood duty to put a new log on every 2 hours
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family wedding

The property was very nice wish we had more time to enjoy the amenities but where very busy with the wedding. Would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The lake is very sweet and there are indeed canoes and kayaks. There’s a nice fire pit down by the lake. It was very hot when we went and there was no fan or air-conditioning but we did ask for fans and we were brought two fans from their basement. Dusty. We did have to wipe down quite a few things that were dirty and dusty. No cushions on the chairs on the very small deck on the two chairs And the view from the deck is obstructed by a small tree. Pillows on couch were dirty. Bathroom is tiny just shower and water pressure is difficult. Did not use shower. We did sit down by the lake all day and that was very relaxing. The picture of the Home shown on VRBO is absolutely not what the front of the cottage looks like. I had to call and ask if I was at the right place. The people who run the space were very communicative and always texted back immediately. Some Screens are broken so there were windows or doors we could not open. No basic condiments and nowhere to throw garbage once the pail was full. We did not come back for the third night but did pay for it. It was just too hot in the guest house with the two little fans.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage on the Lake

This little secluded cottage was exactly as advertised. The home (and beds) were very comfortable and was very clean. The pictures don't do justice to show the property. We enjoyed using the canoes, kayaks and paddle boat. There was a terrific beach area where these Florida people braved the chilly water to swim! We enjoyed several bonfires with s'mores and even hosted a small bbq (Nana, an Aunt and two cousins). Owner occupied property right next door; but we felt like we were totally alone in the woods. There were plenty of nearby stores or eateries (if you don't want to cook in the fully equipped kitchen) just a short couple mile drive in several directions. We were VERY pleased and my only advise...book now...and stay longer than you were planning. We miss it already!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Adorable Little Cottage

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Guesthouse and the manager was kind. However we felt the communication wasn’t great and we wished there would’ve been some kind of information left for the guests about using the wood stove and the check out process with the soiled linens and things. A few more towels would’ve been nice. I hate to be negative but we were disappointed in a few things. However, we enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Peaceful, quiet, love the water so close. After a day of exploring great place to relax and unwind. All necessities provided, just bring your own groceries and toiletries. Thanks Laurie
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Laurie A. Church

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