Little Dipper Retreat Lakefront Cottage, Sunsets & Kayaks!

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a lake, two chairs facing the water, and a wooden deck outside.
A lakeside deck with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees and a grassy area with outdoor furniture.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a television.
A wooden staircase with a railing, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and an oven.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Holland, MA
  • Place, Holland Public Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Holland Town Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bigelow Hollow State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Holland

Located in Holland, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Old Sturbridge Village and Patten District One Room Schoolhouse are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Sturbridge Plaza and Yankee Flea Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Stafford Motor Speedway, or consider a night out at Hyland Orchard. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
Holland, MA

What's nearby

  • Holland Public Library - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Holland Town Hall - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mashapaug Pond - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Bigelow Hollow State Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Quinebaug Woods - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Dipper Retreat Lakefront Cottage, Sunsets & Kayaks! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Little Dipper Retreat Lakefront Cottage, Sunsets & Kayaks! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Dipper Retreat Lakefront Cottage, Sunsets & Kayaks! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Dipper Retreat Lakefront Cottage, Sunsets & Kayaks! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Dipper Retreat Lakefront Cottage, Sunsets & Kayaks! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holland cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Holland Town Hall, Quinebaug Woods and Leadmine Pond Public Access. Mashapaug Pond and Tantiusques Reservation are also within 3 miles (5 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. 90 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and views were amazing - just as promised. Very clean. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! The Brimfield fair had great weather too! We would love to host you again any time 💕Lynn and Keith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, very clean house, Great Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2026
Hi Amber, Thank you for staying at our cottage. We would love to host you again! Lynn and Keith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just returned from a very relaxing two-week stay at Little Dipper. The property grounds are well kept and the view and access to the lake so enjoyable! The inside is well maintained, clean, neat and organized. The kitchen is stocked with everything one could possibly need with upscale appliances! It was a pleasure to meet Little Dipper's kind and friendly hosts, Lynn and Keith. We will be returning!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Joanne, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. It is so nice hear that you and your family were truly able to connect and relax together. Sadie may have also had some fun. She always looked like she was smiling! We would absolutely love to welcome your family back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning water view!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and the beautiful view! Lynn and Keith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay beautiful property

Great stay beautiful property
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2021
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful retreat at the lake!

The lake was peaceful and relaxing, the house clean and comfortable with beautiful landscaping. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2022
Thank you Kathleen for staying at the lake. We are so happy to hear you were comfortable and had a relaxing time. Lynn & Keith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Little Getaway

The cottage is charming and well kept. The location is quiet yet within easy driving distance to major attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon. Suzy and Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake Spot

Nice little place right on the lake. Clean and tidy and allowed us to properly take a break when on vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed yourselves! We would love to welcome you back. Fondly, Lynn and Keith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice cottage, relaxing

As a past VRBO rental property owner, I would like to express my appreciation for the attention to detail and the guest's comfort. This was truly a wonderful stay. A perfect vacation!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
We're glad that everything met your expectations. We keep the cottage as we would want to experience it if we were the guests, and it means a lot that you recognized that! Please come stay with us again, we'd love to have you. Suzy and Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for toddlers!

We stayed a week and had a great time with our 2 and 4 year old. The little beach was perfect and they were out there constantly playing. It was a great trip and we will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Jessica, This is exactly what the cottage is about! Kids enjoying the water and parents able to put their feet up and relax too. We would love to have you back. Lynn & Keith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LAKE COTTAGE

The home was cozy and comfortable. Very peaceful, tranquil location. Felt like we were the only ones on the lake. I highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2025
Hi Bobbi, We are happy to hear you were able to relax and unwind at the cottage. It’s definitely our place to just put our feet and just breathe! We are so happy to have had you stay and hope you’ll be back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

pure relaxation

the perfect escape ...wonderful hosts as well
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2020
Thank you for the kind words. Sorry for the delayed response to this great review, come back and see us again! Greg and Suzy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peaceful and quiet. Wonderfully cozy size
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Location

We had a fantastic time. The house is great, owners are responsive and the waterfront location is perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Ironic after the review mentions "responsive owners" that it took me two seasons to figure out I can respond to reviews! Nevertheless, thank you for the opportunity to host you at the cottage last year and hope you can make time for another stay. Suzy and Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect get away and only 15 minutes from our home.

The inside was so homey and beautifully done. The outside is well maintained with a lovely "dining grotto" . There's also a very nice yard right on the water. Use of paddleboat and kayaks made it a very fun and relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2021
Thank you so much Christine for the review. We are so glad to hear you had fun with the boats too! We hope to see you next summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

April Stay

We had such a relaxing time; owner always attentive. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hamilton Reservoir

This is a great place for a small family! The cottage is clean and open, with a nice kitchen, and views of the lake. The waterfront is especially great for kids, Lynn and Keith Elmy are excellent hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2022
Thank you Betsy for the wonderful review. We are so glad you came back with your family for another summer vacation! We are so happy to hear the lake offers as much fun for them as it does for our kids! We would love to have you back:) Lynn & Keith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation

Cottage was very nice for relaxing swimming every day easy getting into the water everything was right there that we needed. Nice and cozy .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Donna, we are so happy to hear that you had a relaxing vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay at the little Dipper!

The pictures on the listing don’t capture how beautiful this little lake house is! We had a fun time fishing with my daughter and hanging out on the beach. Close to Sturbridge for groceries and take out food!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Alice, Thank you so much for your kind review. We love it at the lake and find it so relaxing. We are so happy to hear your family did as well!! We welcome you back any time!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Was a great house and excellent location on the lake. The hosts were very responsive and loved the neighbors too. House had everything we needed and our lab loved swimming in the lake. One of the most relaxing vacations I have ever had. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇺🇸
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

The house is lovely, and the beach, dock, and lake are absolutely perfect. My family enjoyed a relaxing week of swimming, fishing, boating, and cooking meals together. Lynn was always available and very attentive! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thank you Jackie for the lovely review. We are so happy to hear your family relaxed and enjoyed the lake! We loved having you and hope you come again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun time at the lake

My husband and I stayed in this cozy cottage for ten days. It was so relaxing sitting on our private beach reading, sipping evening wine and a little fishing from the dock. The house was adequately furnished and there’s a large tv in the living room if you wanted to watch tv. Overall a very enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time at The Little Dipper

We had a wonderful time. The cottage was super clean and exactly as advertised. The view of the lake from the front slider was beautiful. The water was very clean and we went swimming and kayaking every day. The sandy beach made it very easy to get into the water. Our Golden Retriever, Sunny, loved swimming and chasing the minnows by the shore. We enjoyed the local restaurants and.the seafood at the Maine Attraction was great.. We wished we could have stayed longer and plan to come back again next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
Thanks so much Bill for your kind review. We are so glad to hear you took advantage of the cottage and lake activities! Keith and I look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place!

The house is beautiful. Clean and has everything you would need for a great vacation. We enjoyed swimming, fishing and using the paddle boat. The area was quiet and peaceful. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals but there are also restaurants and ice cream near by too! Owners were helpful when we had questions. Would love to stay here again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for booking with us. We know you had options, and you took a chance when you booked with us. We really do appreciate it! Hope to see you again. Suzy and Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful family vacation

We were happily surprised to find the house incredibly accommodating for our two children (1 and 4). It was stocked with everything you’d need and the game cabinet was a hit! The dock seemed to be the best fishing spot on the lake, making it really easy to entertain the boys on rainy days. Communication with the hosts was also stellar. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2021
Thank you so much Aria for your review. We are so happy your kiddos enjoyed the fishing! It's so fun for all ages! We hope to see your family again.
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