Cute and cozy lake cottage, next to DAR State Forest

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Explore the area

Williamsburg, MA

Swift River7 min drive
Smith College25 min drive
University of Massachusetts Amherst37 min drive
Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Small cozy cottage on Lower Highland Lake with a view and easy access. No motorboats are allowed so this lake is pristine and quiet (SUPs & kayaks provided). The Northern Lights have even been sited on this Lake (see pics), rare, but true! You will be able to kick up your heels and relax, leaving all of your stressors behind. The cottage abuts the DAR State Forest, which has 15 miles of hiking trails (for all levels), birdwatching, and XC skiing. A short 25-minute drive to Northampton, known as an academic, artistic, musical, and countercultural hub and home to Smith College. A 30-minute drive to Berkshire East Ski Resort and Stumps XC Skiing Center and a 50-minute drive to Bousquet and Jiminy Peak Ski Resorts.

Property manager

Debra Brown

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Small loft w/ 2 mattresses suitable for kids (10+)

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If you are using a key for entry, please put it back where you found it. Throw any dirty towels and linens in a pile on the floor.

Clean any dirty dishes. Please drop the heat to 68 or turn off the mini splits, close all the windows and lock both doors.

Put garbage in black cans and bungee cord to close it. Put outdoor cushions in the deck box, and cover the grill. We will clean the pellet stove.

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

Property Registration Number C0411361080

About the area

Goshen

This cottage is located in Goshen. Three Sisters Sanctuary and Double Edge Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Berkshire East Ski Resort and Black Birch Vineyard. Petticoat Hill and Land of Providence are also worth visiting.

Williamsburg, MA

What's nearby

Swift River - 7 min drive
Smith College - 25 min drive
Historic Northampton - 25 min drive
University of Massachusetts Amherst - 37 min drive
Deerfield Academy - 44 min drive

Getting around

Northampton Station - 33 min drive
Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

Ashfield Lakehouse - 12 min drive
Williamsburg Snack Bar - 13 min drive
Countrypie Pizza Company - 12 min drive
Elmer's Store - 12 min drive
Panda Garden - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute and cozy lake cottage, next to DAR State Forest pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Cute and cozy lake cottage, next to DAR State Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute and cozy lake cottage, next to DAR State Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cute and cozy lake cottage, next to DAR State Forest located?

Situated in Goshen, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Three Sisters Sanctuary and within 6 miles (10 km) of Swift River and Chapel Brook. Westfield River and Bullitt Reservation are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Carolyn C.

1 May 2024

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

Great stay!

Well decorated home with beautiful view of the lake. It was very easy to find the home and the check in process was seamless. The kitchen has everything you will need to cook and home also has a grill. The beds were very comfortable and good quality. The home was generally very clean. It was very easy to communicate with Debra and she responded very quickly. It was also perfectly located a few minutes from North Hampton a college town. We took the kayaks out on the lake, which were provided by the host.There were a few things that landed it short of 5 stars, which I think if improved upon can bring it up. So, I'll just add them here as recommendations. Adding curtains to the windows in the bathroom and bedroom. These windows face the yard but for piece of mind. Black out curtains for the bedrooms in general could be a nice option. All the blankets were covered with animal fur so we weren't able to use them. We just ended up buying a blanket for when we sat on the sofa. So maybe replacing those blankets. Besides these issues, overall it was a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

N S.

18 Apr 2024

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

Cozy, Cute, Cottage

We were so comfortable here - thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

18 Apr 2024

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

Peaceful Lake Weekend

We had an amazing time staying at this cute cottage in Goshen. There was snow on the ground so of course we didn't go in the lake, but staying inside and keeping warm was still plenty of fun. The pellet stove is great and the kitchen and bathroom were well stocked. Everything was clean, comfortable, and quiet. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

7 Nov 2023

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

Great experience

We loved the home- so cozy and quaint.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Oct 2023

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

Rustic getaway

The home was extremely clean, I am cleaner by trade and I was impressed with how clean the floors and items were . The host was extremely responsive. We were visiting family and friends, and because of the small town living all we said was the lake we were on and they found us. So super easy to get to . Beautiful lake access . Incredibly dog friendly , fenced in yard was a great perk. Laundry machine was also nice . Though very small, it was still nice to have. Also as a Floridian it was nice to be able to control the heat in multiple ways. As the week we stayed was cold and rainy. Overall it was a great stay, and if we ever go back up we would consider staying again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023