1 Sargents Is, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Fully furnished house. It is a unique short-term rental opportunity. Five acres of land with total privacy with over 2,000 feet of shoreline on Flint Pond (Lake Quinsigamond) only for you. Enjoy the amazing lifestyle on the lake all-year around while being close to the city center. Even if you come to work in the area, it feels like being on vacation. Enjoy nature in a very quiet and private place. It has the cottage feeling with all amenities that you need (fast internet, cable TV, A/C, and central heating). This charming A-frame 2 bedroom house has the typical cottage feeling. Kitchen, living and dining area are all open and have lake views. There is an loft bedroom reached over a spiral staircase with an upstairs full bathroom, a closet and a porch/deck facing the lake. The second bedroom is on ground level with a large glass window and door facing the lake. It has heated floor and a full bath. There is a cabin close to the house (90 feet apart) that is great for children. It has two loft beds (use at own risk) and two extra twin size mattress on the floor that can provide more sleeping accommodations if needed. The cabin is insulated and has heating and A/C (can be used all year round). It also has wifi signal, It has no bathroom and no TV. The gravel road is private (half a mile) and good for a run or to walk the dog. You can enjoy your breakfast or BBQ outside in a gazebo on the waterfront or on one of the four picknick tables located in different areas that can provide you sun light or shade any any given time. The property has a dock that has areas of shade and sunlight. Go for an early morning swim at sunrise, or cool down in the refreshing water on a hot summer day. Enjoy the evenings with a glass of wine on the dock or making s'mores at a campfire. You could also decide for an amazing sunset on the dock, or just relax or read a book in one of the several hammocks under the trees. This is perfect for a weekend getaway from your busy life or for a anniversary, birthday or family/friends reunion. There are lots of fun things to do all year around and it is only 40min to Boston. You will be able to see the wildlife (including bald eagles, wild swans and geese, deers, a variety of small birds, bunnies and squirrels, beavers, etc) out of the window or from the porch. It is also very close to other parks like the Martha Deering Wildlife (hiking distance). Activities that can be done: water-sports (swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking), fishing, bird viewing, hiking, mountain biking, soccer, badminton, tetherball, ninja course for kids, and during the winter: ice skating, ice-fishing, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, ice hockey, snowmobile, etc). There is a floating island, a floating water mat, and there are life jackets available. There is a jet ski dock and powered boat lift. Three kayaks are available free of cost. Three Bicycles and three paddle boards are available for an extra fee. You can bring your jet ski (jet skis are allowed) or snowmobile. Boat lift use is upon an extra fee. There are two city boat ramps close by but if your boat is small could you use the private ramp in the property. It is close to the Regatta point community sailing where you can rent sail boats, kayaks and pedal boats, or participate in a sailing course during the summer. It is also close to the Worcester rowing club. This peninsula used to be a small island a long time ago. It has a half-mile private drive way from the Cripper Hill road until the house. It has plenty of space for outdoor parking, playing sports on the lawn (there are two soccer goals and soccer ball), a floating island and floating foam mat, jetski dock, and two docks. Great for short-term rentals. Very close to UMass hospital (10min drive), grocery stores (Whole Foods, Market Basket, Trader-Joe's, Starbucks, CVS), gym, Polar Park, Ice ring, and many different restaurants. Few minutes to route 20 and I-90. Minimum of three nights (listed in several popular short-term vacation rental sites). It is available all-year-round. Snow plowing will be available during the winter months. This is not a drive by property. The road is private and gated. Currently rented. Showings only with appointment. Shorter durations are negotiable. No smoking.