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Your Cottage on the Lake

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Dudley

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Dudley, MA
  • Place, Pierpont Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Buffumville Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, DCU Center
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dudley

Heart of Dudley.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pierpont Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary and 2 miles (3 km) of Buffumville Lake with a stay here. Slater Woods and Hiland Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Pierpont Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Buffumville Lake - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Union Station - 24 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • DCU Center - 25 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute - 26 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • Worcester Station - 24 min drive
  • Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mexicali Mexican Grill - ‬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.

Your Cottage on the Lake

Escape to our peaceful private lakefront cottage in Dudley, MA, your perfect year-round retreat! Recently updated 3-bed, 2-bath home on beautiful Pierpoint Meadow Lake offers swimming, fishing, kayaking, vibrant fall colors, and winter ice skating. Inside, enjoy air conditioning, cozy fireplace, dishwasher, washer/dryer, and new TVs. Outside, relax on the new multi-level deck with stunning lake views, gather by the fire pit, or step onto your private dock and sandy beach to make lasting memories. The ~60 feet of shoreline with sandy beach make it perfect for swimming and playing on the water. The back yard is mostly flat with soft grass a picnic table, 2 grills (Charbroil gas and charcoal), fire pit, plenty of seating options (over 10 chairs, chaise lounge, antigravity chair careful - it will put you to sleep), small sand beach for easy access and making sand castles, dock for fishing (~5 feet off the end) and life jackets. For a small additional fee we can rent our water trampoline, canoe, kids Kayaks, paddle boat, stand up paddle board, floats and all sorts of tubes. For sailboat enthusiasts we also have that to rent.

We have been remodeling the cottage since purchasing it last year and we designed it to maximize space, comfort and time together as a family.

We went for an open concept so you can be in the kitchen but still be connected to the family in the living room, dining room, front porch and even see what is going on outside. The kitchen features a dishwasher, microwave, small stove, toaster, Keurig coffee maker, large refrigerator with freezer, all the basic silverware, utensils, pots/pans and plenty of counter space. We leave some basic supplies for our guests to use including some condiments, olive oil, spices salt/pepper and dry food. We prescribe to the community mentality here and encourage our guests to share or replace any food they use up.

The living room has a super comfy leather couch (please be careful with it / no eating on it), recliner, working fireplace, 65 inch OLED tv with Netflix, Amazon Prime, Paramount and other apps (perfect for family movie night), Bluetooth speaker, Amazon Alexa with Amazon music (just say what you want to listen to song, artist or genre and she plays it - connects to Bluetooth speaker for surround sound), LED lights, Washing machine for dirty clothes, new small bathroom, cordless Dyson vacuum and a table for indoor eating. Guests have exclusive access to the entire home (excluding the unfinished basement), private yard, sandy beach, and dock with no shared spaces. Parking includes two spots directly in front of the house, plus two additional spaces available just across the street. For your convenience and security, the home features a keypad door lock allowing easy, keyless entry.

The 3 season porch is screened in and features panoramic views of the lake, a desk to work from, dinning table with 4 chairs (we eat most of our meals here), couch, coffee table (for wine / apps of course!) and two chairs for hanging out at night and taking in the views - plus outdoor cafe string lights, fan and small art/craft table for the little ones.

We have a brand new deck facing the lake with padded patio seating for 5* with couch tables and foot rests to relax. Our gas grill is out there on the deck making meal preparation easy.

It has 3 bedrooms, with new beds that are on the smaller side but certainly comfortable. The master features a king size bed, AC and new 50 inch LG flat screen TV (Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc). The second bedroom is larger and has a Full size bed which can sleep 2. The 3rd bedroom has a twin bed with a trundle bed for sleeping 2. The upstairs bathroom has been remodeled and features a new Marble tile shower. My wife and I deeply appreciate the trust you place in us when you choose to stay at our lake cottage. Having grown up spending summers by the lake, we understand how special these moments are and are happy to share this treasured space with guests who will treat our home with the same care and respect as their own. To make your stay easier, we share some food items and condiments from our cabinets and refrigerator—so you don’t have to buy everything. We are here to support you throughout your visit and encourage you to reach out anytime via phone, text, or email if you need anything or have questions. Your comfort and great experience mean a lot to us. We invite you to relax and enjoy the peaceful outdoors—this is your perfect place to unwind! For safety, all guests are required to sign a liability waiver related to water activities, the fire pit, and other outdoor features.

Included for your stay:
The home is stocked with common kitchen, living room, and bathroom supplies. Feel free to use what you need, and please replenish basics like condiments that you finish so the next guest has them.
Towels, washcloths, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and basic first aid items are provided.
Fresh linens are supplied; extra blankets and pillows are stored in the second bedroom (under the double bed).
The kitchen features standard cookware, utensils, dishwasher, microwave, stove, toaster, Keurig coffee maker, large refrigerator/freezer, and condiments to help you get started.
Gas and charcoal grills are provided (please bring charcoal for the charcoal grill).

Parking:
Two parking spaces are available directly in front of the house, plus two additional spots across the street if needed.

House Rules:
This is a strictly non-smoking home. Violations result in a minimum $800 cleaning fee due to the difficulty of smoke odor removal.
Heating & Cooling:
The mini split system controlled by the white remote in the kitchen provides air conditioning and heating (please set to the correct mode).
Baseboard heating should only be used if necessary as it is less energy efficient.

Wildlife & Nature:
Pierpoint Meadow Lake offers abundant wildlife including ducks, geese, and nesting swans that raise their young nearby.
The far side of the lake borders a nature preserve ideal for hiking and offers quiet seclusion.

Fishing:
We tried to leave out some Adult and child fishing rods with minimal supplies but please bring your own to ensure you have what you want. The lake is stocked annually and great for fishing.
Fishing licenses must be purchased online through mass gov before fishing (just google Massachusetts fishing license).

Water Activities:
Canoe use requires a signed waiver. Life jackets and paddles are provided; please use with care at your own risk.
Rentals: Canoe, water trampoline, slide, kayak, paddle boat, stand-up paddleboard, floats, tubes, and sailboat (separate rental) are available for an additional fee.

Fire Pit:
Please use responsibly per local laws, keep fires contained, never leave unattended, and supervise children closely.

Gatherings & Visitors:
Day visitors are welcome, but groups of five or more require prior approval to respect neighbors and parking capacity.

Trash & Recycling:
Please separate trash and recyclables in bins on the driveway with lids secured and bins spaced apart for collection

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Netflix
  • Smart speaker
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests required to sign a waiver

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. 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 C0269150800

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Your On The Lake Dudley
Your Cottage on the Lake Dudley
Your Cottage on the Lake Private vacation home
Your Cottage on the Lake Private vacation home Dudley

Frequently asked questions

How close is Your Cottage on the Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.6 mi (29-min drive) away from the Worcester, MA (ORH-Worcester Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Your Cottage on the Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Your Cottage on the Lake to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.7 mi (25-min drive) from Woodstock Town Beach and 17.2 mi (25-min drive) from John J. Binienda Memorial Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Your Cottage on the Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Your Cottage on the Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Your Cottage on the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Your Cottage on the Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Your Cottage on the Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Your Cottage on the Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Your Cottage on the Lake to downtown Dudley?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Dudley.

Your Cottage on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay

Awesome vacation. Great location to have with the family. Kids had a blast as did we. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Lake

The location on the lake was perfect. I loved the back deck, the screened in porch, the large grassy yard, the fire pit, the sandy entrance to get into the lake and more. The area was very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness

quiet lake getaway

very relaxing lakehouse, the screened in porch and outside deck overlooking the lake were perfect for a getaway from city life. brian, the host, is super friendly and accomodating, will hopefully stay next summer as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most relaxing vacation!

This was our 4th year staying at this property. We loved the improvements (new appliances, new 2 level deck, water trampoline). We had a relaxing time as always. Lots of time swimming, boating, and fishing. We always look forward to our week at the lake house and this year exceeded expectations. The beach was clean and the water was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for kids

Great spot to bring the kids for some time on the water - they loved the dock, watching boats go by, feeding the fish and swimming around. The screened in porch was our preferred spot to eat and hang out after a day of swimming. Living room is pretty big - plenty comfortable. The kids (7 and 5) loved their rooms. Host was responsive and welcoming. Great vacation away!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing as always

This was our 3rd year renting here, and we plan to visit again next summer. The house is fully stocked with linens, kitchen items, etc. Just show up and enjoy. The beach is clean and the fish are plentiful. We had a great time fishing, swimming, boating, and most of all relaxing. Brian is a great host. He is always quick to respond to any questions. We look forward to returning next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Dianne R.

Beautiful location

Pierpoint Pond is a crystal clear beautiful gem. Small beach was wonderful for our grandchildren. The fishing is catch and release but my husband happily caught many fish from the dock and on the water. Everyone enjoyed the blue mat raft and the children’s kayaks but many of the other flotation devices were broken or dirty. The yard and water are shaded most of the day. The stairs to the back yard need to be replaced. The picnic table is extremely weathered. Each house you rent is an adjustment, but the living space, kitchen and porch were all very good. Master bedroom is extremely small with a king size bed. The room with the trundle bed also extremely small. The furniture in the room did not allow the trundle bed to be pulled all the way out. The third bedroom was good. We had a wonderful week The owner is nice. A book for the house and the area would be good and a contact phone number.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail P., Amherst

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific access to the water!

The house is great and well stocked. The yard to the beach is as advertised- the decent to this lovely kettle pond is very moderate in this spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome getaway!

We stayed here for a second time and will be returning again next year. My kids love swimming from the private beach. They woke up every morning and fed fish from the dock. They has a blast catching frogs, crayfish, and bluegill. There is good fishing from the dock too. We caught lots of bass and catfish. The house has everything you need to just show up and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing week on the water

We enjoyed the water a lot, the kayaking was amazing. The porch was nice with lots of windows. We had a nice fireworks display from the neighbors on the 4th. Brian was great with communication throughout our stay, and promptly contacted us when there was a power outage and even offered us the opportunity to rent another night if it was available. Thanks for hosting us, Sandy, Patti and Char.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get Together

Peaceful, beautiful setting! Large porch with a water view great place to relax and enjoy meals. Lots of outside lakefront seating. Comfortable roomy living room with large screen TV. Great spot for our small family get together.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Victoria T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

I grew up on this lake so it was fun to be back and see old friends. Cottage was great, kind of pricey for what you get, but we did love it and had a blast!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021