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Nature Lovers Waterfront Retreat on Winnekeag Lake. Cozy Year-Round Escape.

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Interior
Living area
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nature Lovers Waterfront Retreat on Winnekeag Lake. Cozy Year-Round Escape.

Cozy Lakefront Retreat on Winnekeag Lake – Peaceful Year-Round Getaway

Nestled at the end of a quiet, wooded road, this rustic yet comfortable lakefront home offers the perfect mix of serenity, nature, and New England charm. With lake views through cedar and maple trees, radiant heated floors in sunroom. A cozy gas-fired brick fireplace, it’s the ideal spot to unwind in every season.

The Space
Wake up to sunrise views over Winnekeag Lake, which you can see right from bed. The open floor plan connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating a warm, inviting space for gathering. The living room features a 14-foot half-cathedral ceiling, a beautiful all-brick gas fireplace, and wide pine floors with a comfortable seating area perfect for relaxing by the fire.

The sunroom faces the lake with windows on three sides, filling the space with natural light. It’s a favorite spot for morning coffee or cozy evenings, with radiant heated floors, couches for lounging, and shelves stocked with puzzles, books, and games. The dining area features a lovely wooden table where you can enjoy home-cooked meals or takeout from one of the area’s excellent local eateries.

Guest Access
Guests have full access to the home and lakefront. In summer, enjoy swimming, fishing, or paddling with kayaks and canoes. In winter, it’s the perfect home base for cozy nights by the fire after a day on the ski slopes. A washer and dryer are conveniently located in the foyer.

Nearby Attractions
Wachusett Mountain – 26 minutes

Mount Sunapee – 1.5 hours

Mount Snow – 1 hour 40 minutes

Dunn State Park – 15 minutes

Mount Monadnock & Mount Watatic – great nearby hikes

Great Wolf Lodge – 20 minutes (family fun year-round)

Cushing Academy – 10 minutes (with public ice skating rink)

Smith’s Country Cheese & Creamery – 26 minutes

Local Favorites
Spice & Grain – a charming specialty market and coffee taproom offering organic groceries, fresh pastries, and espresso drinks.

Mill No. 3 Farmstand – a local favorite for gourmet groceries, oils, and vinegars—enjoy your deli sandwich in their sunny greenhouse café.

SS Lobster LTD – a fantastic seafood restaurant and fish market with fresh local catches, excellent prices, and generous portions.

The Setting
Set among peaceful wetlands and forest, the property feels worlds away while still being close to charming downtown shops and restaurants. Wildlife sightings are common—great blue herons, loons, and deer often pass through.

Perfect For
Romantic lake getaways

Family vacations

Ski weekends

Writers’ or artists’ retreats

Year-round relaxation in nature

*owner's suite in basement (rarely occupied)
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About the area

Ashburnham

Ashburnham is home to this holiday home. Cushing Academy and Cathedral of the Pines are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wachusett Brewing Company and Game On Fitchburg. Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark and New Dawn Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Ashburnham, MA

What's nearby

  • Ashburnham State Forest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fitchburg State University - 25 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark - 26 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute - 57 min drive - 63.1 km
  • DCU Center - 58 min drive - 63.8 km

Getting around

  • Fitchburg Station - 29 min drive
  • Nashua, NH (ASH-Nashua Municipal) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Woods of Westminster - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tavern On Central - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪873 Cafe - ‬16 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nature Lovers Waterfront Retreat is very comfortable from seating to sleeping. It is also very well stocked with many unexpected items for a rental property. The host was also responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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