18 Lake Ave, Framingham, MA 01702

Our water front cottage is the perfect place to vacation every day at home! This newly renovated home is seated on the shores of Waushakum Pond which straddles the Framingham/Ashland line. The House: The cottage sits in my back yard mere feet from the shore. It was built in 1948 and has plenty of character but was recently updated with new hardwood floors, cabinets, counter-top, shower, tile, carpet, paint and lighting. The kitchen, back bedroom and screened in porch offer fantastic views of the pond. The space is furnished with a couch, kitchen table, queen bed, and twin bed but we are have no problem removing the furniture if you'd like to use your own. There is an attic and a dirt basement for additional storage if needed. The space stays pretty cool in the summer and warm in the winter due shade and it's proximity to the water so utilities are pretty low, which is nice. There are two great pumps used for both heating and cooling. The stove is gas and a microwave, refrigerator, toaster and small dishwasher are provided. The Yard: The yard is a shared space with my wife and myself (we're in our early 30s). There is a grill available and large fire pit right on the water behind the cottage. There is also a nice little swing that extends over the water. There is a dock which you can keep a boat on or fish from as well. There is a small tikibar on a floating dock that you're welcome to use as well. Feel free to entertain as long as it's respectful. We do have two dogs but they are extremely friendly. We are ok with a tenant that has a week trained dog but no cats will be allowed in the cottage. The Location: Waushakum Pond is a "Great Pond" a stones throw away from the newly revitalized downtown Framingham. The commuter rail is walking distance (though far enough away that you don't hear it) from the house and goes to Worcester and downtown Boston. There are lots of great restaurants, breweries and activities in close proximity. Anna Murphy Park is right down the street which has tennis courts, a basketball court, baseball/soccer field and playground. The house is also a few seconds' walk from Waushakum beach. The pond itself is awesome. It's technically public but there is no public parking for trailers so it's almost exclusively used by residents and is therefore pretty quiet. Great for paddleboarding and swimming. Lake neighbors are friendly and laid back. It is one of the few bodies of water that allow powerboats so it's a great spot if you're into or want to learn to wakeboard/waterski. In the winter the water freezes which is great for Hockey, Ice skating and snowmobiling. It's a great spot for an active or relaxing lifestyle and we're sure you'll enjoy it just as much as we do! Note: we have had a ton of interest so far already. Please provide as much info about yourself as possible to help us sort through requests. Thanks. Month to Month. Owner pays trash, water and sewer only. Tenant responsible for gas and electric.