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Cute and cozy lake cottage, next to DAR State Forest

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Deeded path to the lake
Aurora Borealis, photo by Tony Rodriguez March 23, 2023 Lower Highland Lake
Autumn

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, MA
  • Place, Three Sisters Sanctuary
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Swift River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ashfield Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal)
    ‪51 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

Cute and cozy lake cottage, next to DAR State Forest

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small loft w/ 2 mattresses suitable for kids (10+)
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
You can leave used linens and towels in a pile in the floor. Garbage can be left in the can outside. If you have a dog, please pick up their poop.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0411361080
Property # 3261860vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Goshen

Goshen is home to this cottage. Three Sisters Sanctuary and Double Edge Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Meadowcrest Golf Range and Look Memorial Park Tennis Center. Land of Providence and Congregation Beth Israel are also worth visiting.
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Williamsburg, MA

What's nearby

  • Three Sisters Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Swift River - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Westfield River - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Ashfield Lake - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Land of Providence - 12 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ashfield Lakehouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A-1 Hilltown Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Country Pie Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Williamsburg Snack Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Cute and cozy lake cottage, next to DAR State Forest?

On-site parking is available 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 Chesterfield Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful the neighborhood was peaceful the kayaking and fishing was definitely our favorite part of our trip would definitely come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

N S.

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

Cozy, Cute, Cottage

We were so comfortable here - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2024
Hope you come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

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

Delightful cottage in the Pioneer Valley

This cottage is very comfortable and we'll-situated for visiting the area. We especially enjoyed the deck and backyard. Very quiet little neighborhood!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great experience

We loved the home- so cozy and quaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you, David. You folks are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Camp Visit

We had another great weekend in the cottage by the lake. Great location, comfy space. We’ll definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Cozy Lake Cottage

We had a lovely overnight at the cottage. The space was adorable, clean and the air conditioning was much appreciated. The location was perfect for us, and we plan to be back next month!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thank you! See you next month:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe D.

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

vacation amongst friends

lovely time! the home is wonderful to spend time together in and around it
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Graduation weekend

Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett P.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay. the place was very clean and everything we needed was provided. Thank you very much. p.s i apologize for the 1 hour delay in departure, for some reason I thought check out was 1:00 PM.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Glad you enjoyed! Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy N.

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

Blissful, peaceful cottage

Beautiful, cozy cottage. Very comfortable and clean. Debra is wonderful, too. There are so many stars at night...and it's quiet as could be. Lots of lovely walks. Thank you so much for your hospitality--I hope to return!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joline M.

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

Peaceful spot in natural surroundings

We really enjoyed the proximity to the lake and trails around the cabin. No frills but very clean and comfortable for our group of 2 adults and 3 kids. Had an unanticipated plumbing issue during our stay that was addressed very promptly. Appreciate the ease of communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful cabin on a lake

It was easy to rent this quiet, peaceful place. We had great weather so we sat on the front porch playing cards and reading, looking out at the lake. There’s a small kitchen that is very clean for a cabin and an awesome shower! Nice fenced in backyard and lots of birds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Thank you and glad you enjoyed. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Cozy and peaceful cottage

The cottage is very cozy, relaxing, and peaceful. Having the state forest in the back made it more private. It is a 20 minute drive to Northampton which is full of cute shops, a grocery store, etc. The lake is quiet and tranquil. The neighbors are quiet and everyone seems to keep to themselves. The only negatives is that the shower is quite small, but there was plenty of hot water for the two of us. The bedrooms are small but it was okay for me and my daughter to have enough space. I would recomomend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed the weekend. It is a beautiful clean little cottage in a nice area. You can sit on the porch and drink your coffee while enjoying the view. We took the kayaks. Out on the water which was also a good time. The hosts are amazing! They answered questions and We ended up forgetting our diaper bag and they called right away! 10 out of 10 highly recommend! We cant wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Peace and Quiet

House is cute and clean. Bed was very comfortable. Kitchen has all the necessaries. Given I was visiting a little off-season, it was extra quiet in the community, but the few people I met were friendly. It was nice having the lake to myself for paddling around. There isn't a lot in the immediate area by way of shopping, but a great co-op is about 20 min away and has a great selection of stuff. Check-in and out was super easy, and manager is quick to respond to communication. I love this area and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

An absolute gem!

This cottage was absolutely perfect for a quiet, relaxing, peace filled getaway. The lake was perfect and we kayaked, swam, and fished everyday. The outdoor grill and firepit were amazing and we enjoyed home cooked meals and smores out by the fire. The cottage was clean, cozy, and charming. We couldn't ask for more being near water and a state forest. Our 2 favorite places to be. Debra was also amazingly responsive when our car had an unexpected flat in the driveway and was able to give us suggestions on where to get it serviced. Thank you for having us! We are hoping to return!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2024
So glad you enjoyed. We try to make our place just like you described it so thank you. We hope you are able return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2023
Thank you so much. I must say, you folks were the absolute best guests and we really appreciate your thoughtfulness with the care of the cottage during your stay. You are welcome back anytime. Unfortunately due to a few complaints of two other guests I have to limit guests with dogs. However, you are always welcome back with your furkids. Just message me when you want to come back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn C.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful comments. I am mortified about the dog hair! There were two dogs right before you but I thought my cleaning staff got that all up. I am so sorry for that. No one has ever complained about that before. I guess we thought the blinds on those windows were enough however I see your point about blackout curtains. Thanks for your feedback.

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