LAKE FRONT ISLAND HIDE-AWAY WITH BOAT DOCK

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Southwick, MA

Six Flags New England23 min drive
Big E23 min drive
MGM Springfield23 min drive
Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Island Hide-Away..WITH BOAT DOCK.. This magical, authentic 1940's knotty pine cabin echo's summertime past. Step back in time when you enter this super cozy, nostalgic, happy little cozy cabin. Private island is host of 10 homes. Large deck with tiki bar, private boat dock. Gas grill and charcoal grill for outdoor entertaining. Fire pit for smore's under the stars, outdoor shower. Enjoy a peaceful get away that allows you to completely unplug and brings you back to yester year! NO PARTIES !! 2 kayak, 1 canoe on site for guest use.
The space
Magical authentic 1940's cozy cabin nestled in the pines, on "The Island" (walk over foot bridge) Congamond Lakes ! private boat dock 1 canoe, 2 kayak on site for guest use. ,bring your power boat or rent a boat at local marina - ! 2 Restaurants/Bar with live bands. Very peaceful & tranquil yet lots of action on the lake ! Back To Basics ! Rustic living ! .... summer/seasonal cottage (NO HEAT or air conditioning - space electric heaters for fall). Bike Trail & Public Beach nearby - Bedroom 1 has a double bed for sleeping 2. Bedroom 2 has twin bed and cot, sleeping loft has a double mattress. There is a sleeper sofa on the porch. Hot Water is limited to 5 minute shower ! with 10 minute recovery for next shower ! Stereo, Tiki Bar, Small T.V. for VHS & DVD movies. Grocery Store, Gas Station, CVS, Ocean State Job Lot all less than 2 miles away ! The Berkshires 30 minutes, Two local wineries, Brignole Vineyards in Granby, CT and Lost Acres in W. Granby, CT are a must for wine enthusiasts. 6 Flags New England 15 min, Yankee Candle - 30 min, 15 min to Hartford, CT or Bradley Airport and Springfield, MA home of Basketball Hall Of Fame & Doctor Suess ! SIMPLE PLEASURES !! Play Cards & Board Games ! Clear Your Head Here and go "off the grid"!! Very Cozy, homey cabin. Linens provided for an additional $50.00 fee no laundry on island. ABSOLUTELY NO LARGE GROUPS OR PARTIES ! PARKING IS LIMITED TO 2 VEHICLES.
Guest access
2 Kayak's, 1 canoe, floats, life jackets, outdoor shower.
Other things to note
Linens provided for an additional $50.00 fee. Parking limited to 2 vehicles. ABSOLUTLY NO LARGE GROUPS OR PARTIES. Quiet low key place.

Property manager

Brenda Parker-LeDuc

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES OR MORE THAN 6 GUESTS AT ALL TIMES. PRIVATE ISLAND HAS STRICT RULES ON PARKING AND LIMIT OF GUESTS PER HOUSEHOLD.

2 VEHICLE MAX IN PARKING LOT, NO MORE THAN 2 TRASH BAGS PER DAY FOR WEEKLY TRASH PICK UP AND CAPACITY OF TRASH RECEPTICLE

LINENS ARE NOT PROVIDED SINCE THERE IS NO WASHER/DRYER ON THE ISLAND. LINENS CAN BE PROVIDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL $50 SERVICE FEE.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Southwick

This cabin is located in Southwick. Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine and Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Six Flags New England and Sand Trap Mini Golf at Twin Silos. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Big E or MassMutual Center.

Southwick, MA

What's nearby

Eastern States Exposition - 20 min drive
Six Flags New England - 23 min drive
MassMutual Center - 23 min drive
Big E - 23 min drive
MGM Springfield - 23 min drive

Getting around

Springfield Union Station - 24 min drive
Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

The Rail Trail Ale House - 5 min drive
Dunkin' - 7 min drive
Red Riding Hood's Basket - 18 min walk
Summer House - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LAKE FRONT ISLAND HIDE-AWAY WITH BOAT DOCK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LAKE FRONT ISLAND HIDE-AWAY WITH BOAT DOCK?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAKE FRONT ISLAND HIDE-AWAY WITH BOAT DOCK?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LAKE FRONT ISLAND HIDE-AWAY WITH BOAT DOCK located?

Situated in Southwick, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Babbs Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine and Baystate Noble Hospital. Lost Acres Vineyard and Westfield River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

22 May 2024

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

Graduation

5 person family. Mother , father , daughter and 2 sons all kids in their 20’s. Our middle son graduated this weekend so we cooked , ate , took the boats out and hung out on the deck and played board games. Pure heaven. An escape from reality. The cottage is beautiful. A trip back in time.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brenda Parker-LeDuc

LOVE this cozy little cottage nestled in the pines tucked away from the madness of the world. You feel like you are in a tree house and unplugged from the chaos. I absolutely love to share this little piece of heaven for others to enjoy peaceful times here with friends, family or just be alone in the stillness by the water. It is truly a very special little place completely frozen in time. Step back into a simple way of relaxing.

Why they chose this property

Complete serenity here. Very quiet little lakefront hide away. Totally private and no one can see you when you are out on deck which is very nice. Sit out in the sun on the dock, bring a boat or just star gaze by the camp fire at night. Decompress, unwind and unplug in a very simple, rustic, authentic, funky little piece of history. Close to grocery store, restaurants, gas, banks.

What makes this property unique

This is the "Last Little Cottage" and has had stories written about it. It is the only remaining authentic 1930's knotty pine cabin that has survived time and progress. Southwick, MA was a tourist destination in 1920's and hosted the ice house industry in winter. Summers bustled with an amusement park, dance hall, hotels. Visitors would come by train from NYC & CT to spend weeks at the lake. These cottages were peppered around lake for weekly rentals. One by one they were discarded, torn down and new bold ones took their place. Only one remains....... This funky little place, The Last Little Cottage. Step back in a time warp and experience life as it was in yesteryear. Simple, rustic, peaceful and frozen in time.