On lake.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Buck Hill Conservation Dam and 6 miles (10 km) of Moore State Park with a stay here. Saint Joseph's Abbey is within 6 miles (10 km) and Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts - Central Campus is within 9 miles (15 km).
College of the Holy Cross - 23 min drive - 17.5 km
Union Station - 24 min drive - 19.7 km
DCU Center - 24 min drive - 19.6 km
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - 25 min drive - 19.6 km
Getting around
Worcester Station - 26 min drive
Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
Eller's Restaurant - 10 min drive
Liquor Barn - 5 min drive
Theo's Breakfast & Lunch - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Large relaxing house in 25 acres of private woods with lake access.
Spend a slow summer day walking the trails in the private forest, playing in the lake, and sipping ice tea on the deck. Or snowshoe for miles on the nearby trails and return to a warm fire and cocoa. The house is not ADA compliant, but is designed to be friendly to guests with limited mobility. There is a first floor bedroom with a full size bed, near a bathroom with a low lipped shower with an integral marble bench. The house is not directly on the lake. To access the lake you walk about 15 minutes on a forest path.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On a lake
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Double-glazed windows
Electric car charging station
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Garden
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Let us know if you need anything special for them.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: A cleaning surcharge may apply.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50. Note from host: A cleaning surcharge may apply. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number C0387702800
Large relaxing house in 25 acres of private woods with lake access. Reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan B.
May 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean house
Had to sleep a group for the weekend and we were all very pleasantly surprised with how nice this house is. We really enjoyed our stay.
Jonathan B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Mike B.
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation
Enjoyed our stay. My youngest daughter was graduating from school. So, our Arizona family traveled to Spencer where she lives and commutes to school in Boston. Nice set up for big groups who need individual space for families.
Mike B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Seth H.
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great country getaway
Excellent home in the woods. All as advertised, my family and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Communication with the owner was excellent. 10/10, we’ll be back next time we’re in the area
Seth H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dmitry F.
Oct 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Very nice house. Everything is brand new, clean and thought through. There are even phone charging cords in the bedroom.
Maybe not a big deal but what a nice touch.
Dmitry F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
TomNHeather D.
Sep 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spencer Country Inn Wedding
Jim’s home was the perfect resting place & backdrop to my eldest sons wedding! The home provided space for all my immediate family members who traveled from Hawaii, Oregon, Florida, Vermont & New Hampshire. It’s was a quiet and peaceful retreat from all the hustle & bustle of a larger than life wedding weekend. The home has a large and well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and beautiful surroundings! We would def stay here again—thank you Jim for sharing this wonderful space with us!
TomNHeather D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Drew R.
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Property was just as advertised online. Very clean and well kept. Lake access is fantastic. Communication from, and with host was exceptional. Great stay!
Drew R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
S P.
Jul 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disc Golf Weekend
We stayed at Jim's property during a weekend of disc golf at Maple Hill. Jim was very accommodating ahead of our trip and the property was clean and tidy upon arrival. If you are planning a trip to play Maple Hill and surrounding courses this property is the place to stay. Close proximity to a number of courses. We will certainly be back!
S P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
EL P.
Jul 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome getaway location
Beautiful house and backyard. Great location if you are into kayaking and canoeing. The walk to the lake isn't that far- maybe a 7 minute hike. Would recommend 10/10
EL P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
David P.
May 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spencer weekend
Beautiful house that allowed everyone to feel comfortable including our 4 year old and two year old grandsons. Everyone slept extremely well and soundly.
David P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
David W.
May 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and property!
Overall stay was great. Owner was very accommodating, great location close to grocery stores and restaurants, property was private and well kept. It was a great choice to celebrate a graduation, birthday and a family vacation over a weekend!
David W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Edward B.
May 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Graduation Weekend
Our family enjoyed our stay for our family gathering. Plenty of room to enjoy each others company and enjoy meals together.
Edward B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammy B.
Nov 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay, comfortable and spacious
We loved the cooks dream kitchen
We enjoyed the fire pit the first night
And apologies for neighbors concerns
We would love to stay again!
Tammy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gail L.
Oct 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice for Family Gather
This was a nice place for my family to gather. Plenty of room for us to all be inside and plenty of space outside for the young ones to run around. Very nice kitchen and bathrooms. Clean and comfortable. Beds were comfortable, but the bedding could use a bit of an upgrade. Over all a nice place to stay.
Gail L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Francine R.
Sep 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay in Spencer, MA
My friends and I were thrilled with this home in Spencer. It was obvious that Jim, our host, and his family put a lot thought and work into making it feel welcoming and comfortable. We very much appreciated its cleanliness, spaciousness and the way everything was labeled to facilitate finding items that we might need in the kitchen and other areas. It was truly wonderful and we look forward to returning next year.
Francine R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Drew R.
Aug 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Great private location. Everything we expected and enjoyed the stay.
Drew R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Valerie V.
Aug 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Home!
We planned a girl’s weekend with our family aged 2-60+ and this beautiful home met everyone’s needs. The home itself is stunning and has amazing amenities such as on demand filtered water, toiletries, kitchen equipment, games and more. You are made to feel like this is truly your home to live in while you’re there. If you have an infant or toddler like we did there is porta-crib, toddler bed, kitchen step up to meet all their needs. The only thing that I must comment at all negative is that the walk to the water is quite challenging for toddlers and older folks with any mobility issues and once you get there it was underwhelming since access to the water would be difficult at best. On the other hand the local area offers lots of activities and shopping that kept us plenty busy, if your there July-December be sure to visit the Oakwood Christmas Barn it alone was worth the trip. We still have more to explore and definitely will be back!!
Valerie V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deanna C.
Jun 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Spencer
We had a great stay at this house! It was clean, comfortable and in a beautiful location. Check in and check out was easy and the host was great. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Deanna C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael W., United States
Oct 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star Experience
Had a great time staying in Spencer! The home was very clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful trip in the Fall!