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Lakeside Condo, 5min walk to charming small town and 20min train to Boston

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Living area
Interior detail
Balcony
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Wakefield, MA
  • Place, Wakefield Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, TD Garden
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Boston Common
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lakeside Condo, 5min walk to charming small town and 20min train to Boston

Come home to a view of the lake out of your front windows, the nightly sunset off of your back deck, and an open floor plan that keeps things nice and simple inside. This recently renovated second floor apartment has been designed with great care. Enjoy some modern amenities like stainless steel appliances and hardwood floors, along with the convenience of in-unit laundry. Join the locals and go for a run around the lake, located across the street, or take a stroll down the street and enjoy the seasonal farmers market, Christmas tree stand, and the ball diamond located at Veteran's Field. Continue on a few minutes farther and dine at the local restaurants, treat yourself at the day spa, and shop at some of the town’s best boutiques. The house is located on the commuter rail train line so we provide a white noise machine for any sensitive sleepers! The charming town of Wakefield is a 10 minute walk around the lake. The train station is just a 5 minute walk down street and you arrive in Boston in 20 minutes. We offer fast wifi and gladly host remote workers, travel healthcare workers and parents visiting their adult children who live nearby. Additionally, we provide a fun collection of books, games, puzzles, music, and access to the great outdoors :) This is the owner’s unit of a two-family home (second floor). The private unit has its own in-unit laundry, front and back entrance, yard space, and back deck. One off-street parking spot is available for your use.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number C2001638000

About the area

Wakefield

Located in Wakefield, this holiday home is on a lake. Tufts University and Quincy Market are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park.
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Wakefield, MA

What's nearby

  • Wakefield Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • TD Garden - 16 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Harvard University - 17 min drive - 20.8 km
  • New England Aquarium - 17 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Boston Common - 18 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Wakefield Station - 11 min walk
  • Oak Grove Station - 11 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Public Kitchen Reading - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Early Harvest Diner - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Entire 2nd Floor Owner’s Unit, Lakeside, 5min walk to town and train to Boston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Entire 2nd Floor Owner’s Unit, Lakeside, 5min walk to town and train to Boston?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Entire 2nd Floor Owner’s Unit, Lakeside, 5min walk to town and train to Boston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire 2nd Floor Owner’s Unit, Lakeside, 5min walk to town and train to Boston?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Entire 2nd Floor Owner’s Unit, Lakeside, 5min walk to town and train to Boston located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of MarketStreet Lynnfield, Encore Boston Harbor and Tufts University. Harvard University and Harvard Square are also within 12 miles (20 km). Wakefield Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Great long stay

We stayed a number of weeks at the property and were really impressed by the communication we received from the owner. The stay was comfortable and the property well equipped.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great spot! Very comfortable , with a nice deck and grill for outside dining. Walking distance to downtown restaurants and right across the street from Lake Quannapowitt where we walked every morning. Our hosts treated us so well. Easy check-in and clear instructions. We hope to come back.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Longer stay

We had a lovely time. The apartment was really nice and comfortable
Stayed 27 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary L., Pensacola, FL

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

Comfortable lakeside home with Boston access

Betsy and Gordon’s place was great to spend six weeks in the fall in the Boston area. The home is clean, located on the second floor and filled with light from the east in the morning and the south during the day. The living room, dining room and kitchen are a great room concept. The living room has an electric fireplace and the heating throughout the unit kept us warm. There’s no TV but we watched shows on our laptop and wifi worked well. The kitchen has all major appliances and we were left with cupboard space to place our own food and cooking items. The kitchen is sufficiently equipped to cook or bake, which we used a lot. The bedroom is large and light filled with storage for clothing in drawers or hanging and luggage racks. The linens are good though we found the bed a bit soft and the double size adequate. The bathroom is updated and comfortable. The washer and dryer are new, large and did a great job of cleaning. There is a lovely porch on the south side with a beautiful grill, dining table and seating area. The back yard also has room to sit outside and enjoy the weather. There was ample space for us to park. There is a lake across the street, 3.3 miles around, which I ran around daily. Two grocery stores are 1/2 mile away. The train to Boston is a 10 minute walk and we found this convenient to get into the city, rather than drive and park. The train passes behind the house and the car traffic in the front are noisy but there are sound mufflers in the house to address those. I found the home easy to keep clean for the six weeks and there are cleaning supplies and equipment. Betsy was very responsive to our inquiries and addressed any issues quickly. We were comfortable in her home and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Beautiful home, great location

I enjoyed my stay at the lake house. It was beautifully remodeled, spacious, conveniently located, and spotless. The hosts were available to answer questions and added some nice touches, such as a delicious home-made banana bread. Overall a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

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

Cozy, calm, and clean

Thoughtful features include a description of local points of interest and restaurants, an umbrella by the door, and a heated bathroom floor. The minimalist decor is very relaxing and the cleanliness of the apartment put our minds at ease. I would recommend this place to any of my friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terell M.

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

My Stay

Betsy was a great host, House was gorgeous would deff book again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

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

Awesome place to stay!

We loved the apartment super modern and well kept and the shower was amazing.will definitely stay here again the hostes we amazing and very attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

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

Would definitely rent again!

Betsy and Gordon have done a beautiful job with renovating their space with beautiful, modern appointments, especially the very cool shower! The entire place was very clean and the banana bread was a really nice, homey touch! The grounds are also very nicely kept. They were very responsive, helpful, and friendly with any questions we had. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Amazing Experience!

These are by far the best hosts we’ve ever stayed with! They were so hospitable and caring, and made our stay beyond amazing. The dice was beautiful and amenities were superb. Be sure to use their recommendations for restaurants!! 11/10 stars!!! Will definitely stay again. Thank you!

About the host

Hosted by Betsy + Gordon

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Hi! We are the Trainor's! We love to travel and so we thought we might make our owner's unit available to other travelers who are looking to explore our quaint New England town and nearby attractions while we are away! Month long+ stays are preferred.

Why they chose this property

It's welcoming, clean, and has a great location if you want to get a nice taste of New England!

Languages:

English, French
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