Perfect Family Vacation Spot!
Submitted: September 5, 2011
Stayed: August 2011
My family and I just returned from a week at the lake house in Sharon, and I have nothing but positive things to say about this home! We spent a week with 5 adults and 2 children and we were never cramped. With 3 bedrooms for the adults and the two rooms in the back of the house that include futons, we all had plenty of space to spread out. Our first two days spent in the house were during Hurricane Irene, so we lost power for about 24 hours. With all of the windows on the home, we found we did not need the air conditioning and were able to stay cool without it. We were hoping for more flashlights and candles in the home, as we brought one of our own, but had to ask the event center at the top of the hill to loan us some candles for light. The kitchen is beautifully remodled with stainless steel gas appliances and plenty of cabinet space. It's also very well stocked with pots, pans, tupperware, cookware, silverware and spices. The glassware is a little light and should be replaced to include wine glasses and larger cups/glasses that are in better condition than the plastic that is currently in place. The beds are very comfortable and there are plenty of extra blankets and pillows. We also had no shortage of towels, as the linen closet is chocked full! The small beach area across the street from the home makes for great viewing of the sunsets, however the current swing on the beach is old, takes up most of the space and should be removed and replaced with something a little more comfortable. A previous guest had purchased and left behind a charcoal BBQ grill, which was used by us almost every night! Roberta and Jerry are very helpful and stayed in contact with us the entire vacation to make sure we had everything we needed. We would definitely return to this home for future family vacations! The location is perfect for a quick 30 minute train ride into Boston's South Station. It's also a 15 minute drive to Gillette Stadium, which makes the home very convenient for all activities. We recommend purchasing the "Go Boston" cards for attractions in the area. It does save money on admission to the attractions who participate, and is a great way to experience all that Boston has to offer! Also recommended is the "Witch City Segway" tour in Salem, Boston Aquarium and the Barking Crab restaurant in downtown Boston. Out of all the homes we have rented on this site, this was one of the best! What a great week!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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