Scott and Jill’s house is RIGHT on the lake. We know that many houses in the area are advertised as “lake houses” because they have views, or partial views, of the lake; this house is really on top of the lake, and that made a huge difference for us. The views are incredible, and pictures really don’t do it justice.
The house itself is laid out perfectly, and is really great for families. The main floor is open-concept, so we were able to all be together while cooking, watching TV, or hanging out on the deck. However, the downstairs has a living space (with another large TV) and three more bedrooms, so we could all have some space as well. The house was renovated recently, and is tastefully decorated while being functional. The kitchen was VERY well stocked with everything one would need. We also loved using the gas grill on the deck. There were also plenty of towels and extra linens for our family of four (and beach towels if you are here in the summer). The deck was much larger than we expected, and the kids were able to play on the deck while the adults enjoyed a drink on the outdoor couch.
There is plenty to do here for everyone in the family. There are kayaks, paddleboards, and a pedal boat (which our three-year old LOVED), a foosball table, corn hole toss (or bags, if you’re from Chicago), and tons of board games. Cell reception/Wi-Fi is great, so you are able to WFH here if need be. Okemo and “downtown” Ludlow are a short drive away. A lot of restaurants in Ludlow are still doing curbside pick-up, and the closest grocery chain (Shaw’s) will deliver to the house via Instacart, making this a super convenient, and beautiful, way to isolate. The owners are extremely accommodating and were super communicative both prior to and during the trip if we had any questions. They gave some great recommendations for restaurants, hikes, and kid-friendly places for us to take our young children to.
This house is really perfect for any season. When the weather was warm, we were able to open all of the many windows and turn on the ceiling fans to get a good breeze going through the house. When it got colder, the house was SO cozy, and we dimmed the lights, lit a fire in the fireplace, and used the super warm blankets while relaxing on the couch. This was definitely one of the best places we have ever stayed, and we would come back in a heartbeat.