Perfect for wanting to get away on a nice quiet pond.

My husband and I had a very lovely time. Our hostess friend was lovely and very accommodating. The place was quite darling and it was quiet and peaceful and restful place to contemplate or enjoy the water activities. We were not disappointed at our time there . my husband spent sunrises and sunsets enjoying the view.

Title says it all.

The neighbors weren’t too kind in helping my husband find the location. They wrote his license plate #, and really did not help him find - I went out to the road and flagged him . But the property and EVERYTHING was as expected and beautiful. I went in the lake and the fish surround you and welcome you for a swim! The owner is very nice. We ate there every night

The cottage was very clean, cozy and romantic! We couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate our anniversary! The view of the lake was perfect! We can’t wait to come back ! Thank you Fran for making our stay so special!

A nice stay in a peaceful, pretty location.

Our host was very friendly and helpful. The main appeal for us was being close to the lake and having kayaks to use. It was very easy to launch the boats into the water. There is privacy but not isolation. I felt very safe there. The water was warm and calm for swimming and we enjoyed cooking and eating outside. We both want to return.

This was our 3rd or 4th stay here and each and every time, it was exactly what we needed. Fran’s cottage is always quiet and clean and we are welcomed with a smile. Thanks again, Fran!

We had a wonderful time at Fran’s cozy cottage. Everything that we needed was supplied and our host was very attentive to our needs and gave us plenty of privacy. Our time on the lake was mostl relaxing.!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. My hope was to finally see a loon and I got my wish. I saw 2! Fran is a wonderful host and was most helpful. The lake view is serene and just what we needed for a peaceful getaway. The only negative is that you can’t regulate the right temp for a shower

Lovely little cottage, quiet and very peaceful.

I had a lovely, quiet stay at Fran's cottage. I spent a lot of time just sitting by the lake, in addition to swimming and kayaking. The birds woke me up each morning and the frogs sang me to sleep at night! Kitchen was small and didn't have a real stove (just a hot plate), but I was able to use the grill and got by just fine! Highly recommend for an individual or a couple in need of some peace and natural beauty.

Thank you, Fran for your warmth and hospitality you showed us during our visit. You have a beautiful piece of property and we very much enjoyed the kayaking, swimming, and fires at night. We hope to see you again soon.

It was my wife's dream - to live in a small house on a lake beach. It came true here at Newman's on her Jubilee. Everything was amazing. Next time we hope to meet both Newmans personally in good health and listen to his bagpipe music.

It was my wife's dream - to live in a small house on a lake beach.It came true here at Newman's on her Jubilee. Everything was amazing.Next time we hope to meet both Newmans personally in good health and listen to his bagpipe music.

Very nice cottage Will definetly return sometime in the future Went for our daughters wedding

Thank you to Fran and John for providing such a lovely and relaxing atmosphere! I'm a saltwater girl but staying pondside was a welcome change. We enjoyed several kayaking adventures as well as a terrific day hiking at Northwood Meadow SP. The studio was all we needed for a quick getaway. Fran and John were very welcoming and take great care of their property. We will be back!

Velvet soft waters of the pond with a sandy clean beach, kayaks, canoe or rowing boat handy and to top it off, some Celtic accordion music as we came into shore in our little boat and the Bagpipes at sunset. A neat little cottage with a very comfortable queen bed that had a scrumptious mattress pad; soft music of singing birds, croaking frogs and jumping fish just outside the window. John built a fire for us to enjoy and Fran recommended wonderful food and fun spots to go to and that we totally enjoyed!! No motor boats on this pond. It was truly a delight from beginning to end for the weekend of our 33rd Anniversary. Really hoping to come back!

From the time we reserved to checkout, we truly enjoyed our experience staying with Fran and John. Photos and description accurate, all was as expected or better. Our communication emails leading up to arrival was prompt, clear, and helpful. Fran & John personally welcomed us to their property, sat with us, let us know where everything was on the property, and provided us with ample recommendations of nearby sites and restaurants. The location just up from the pond was perfect. We had our own gas grill and outside seating area which was both private & comfortable. The pond is beautiful and the boats are a wonderful bonus. Each evening at dusk there is live music, on our stay we enjoyed bagpipes both nights and we're pleasantly surprised by accordion on one evening. I am hesitant to rave about our experience as we would love to keep this wonderful out of the way spot our secret, but if you've read this far, I'll let you know if you stay at this property you will be more than pleased. Thanks for everything, Fran & John- and we hope to see you again soon.

Fran and John are excellent hosts and their place is absolutely lovely and very peaceful. We had told them we were celebrating our anniversary and were surprised with a card, flowers, and candy! The cabin is spotless and exactly as pictured. Be sure you ask for a campfire at night! John is a master at lighting them.

This was a true relax and unwind for us. The host and hostess, John and Fran are exceptionally wonderful people. We kayaked, took out a canoe several times and swam in the pond. No motors or jet skis are on this pond, so this allowed us to hear and see the beautiful scenery. The bagpipe serenade at sunset was the perfect way to end the day. We will return!

I hesitate to review this cottage, only because I want to keep it my little secret getaway. But seriously, If you are looking to find a relaxing spot , with peace and quiet then you've found it. John and Fran could not be more friendly or accommodating. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake and saw loons, herons and osprey. John will build you a fire and serenade with the bagpipes every evening. Also if you are into antiques they are in the heart of antique alley. Can not say enough about this gem. Except that we will definitely be back!

We loved this little cottage. The location and lake was so peaceful and beautiful. Fran and John were so nice and made sure we had everything we needed and made us feel so welcome. We had a lovely time relaxing and kayaking and swimming at the lake.

Property and owners were nice. They refilled the wood in the firepit every night so we could have a fire. Wifi was a bit iffy at times.

We enjoyed our stay and would have really enjoyed being on the lake with a little bit warmer weather.

It’s a wonderful ,peaceful ,place, beautiful location .Fran and John couldn’t be more accommodating such kind people.Cottage was cozy and comfortable .hiking trails nearby and a beautiful lake to watch nature unfold.

The Studio Cottage is very nice and has all the amenities you could want. Beautiful vase of fresh cut flowers on the table and water in the fridge to greet us. Fran and John are very nice and friendly hosts. We were treated to bagpipe playing at dusk and one night their daughter played a penny whistle. Beautiful. We treated ourselves to a kayak tour of the pond while there and just enjoyed the quiet surroundings. While there, read Bob's book. It's a great read about an Irish family's struggles. We have nothing negative to say and hope to return there again some day. Gene and Lois M, Sutton, MA

Fran and John were absolutely wonderful hosts! They made us feel like family right from the start and gave us great tips for local activities for the holiday. The cottage is in a perfect location- beach is super clean, water calm and wonderful and the use of the kayaks and boats was amazing. John is a most talented musician and we LOVED hearing the bagpipes in the evening. He is a wonderful storyteller and had us laughing almost every day with his stories. They included us in a family lunch and we got to see why everyone loves the Newman’s in this little town! We could not have asked for a more perfect, relaxing vacation and hope to visit again.

Lots of nice touches, like coffee, cream and bottled water in the kitchen. It’s a beautiful spot, and we loved kayaking every day.

Very friendly owners. Enjoyed the bagpipes at sundown. Great little kitchen area with nice size fridge. Complementary bottled water was a nice touch. Only negative was we ran out of hot water in the shower after only one shower each day.