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ISLAND WATERFRONT Sleeps up to 8

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Relax and unwind with a bonfire and some of the best views of the lake.
Park your car and walk over the bridge to our island lake house!
A cozy home tucked away in the woods, on an island, with water front views.
A cozy home tucked away in the woods, on an island, with water front views.
Eat in kitchen, fully stocked with appliances, walk out to deck.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Southwick, MA
  • Place, Congamond Heights
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Six Flags New England
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, MGM Springfield
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st floor

1 Double Bed

bunk bed is 2 double beds

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Double Beds

Master bedroom w/deck waterviews

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

1st floor bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

ISLAND WATERFRONT Sleeps up to 8

We are located on a private island with vast, expansive views of Middle Pond on the Congamond lakes. There are 10 houses on island. We have a canoe and 2 kayaks on property. They are kept locked. If used we accept NO liability. They are used with all responsibility on guests.
Our property has a wood burning firepit and also a glass topped, gas firepit on deck.
The house has been freshly painted.
We have a queen size bed with pull out sofa, a full size in another room and bunk beds with 2 full mattresses in the third. linens not included $100 extra fee

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number C0108502790

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southwick

Located in Southwick, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Some of the area's popular attractions include Six Flags New England and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Pioneer Valley Live Steamers and Cross Street Playground are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Southwick, MA

What's nearby

  • Congamond Heights - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Six Flags New England - 24 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - 24 min drive - 28.5 km
  • MGM Springfield - 24 min drive - 28.9 km
  • MassMutual Center - 25 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

  • Springfield Union Station - 29 min drive
  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Congamond Coffee & Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Summer House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blackboard Congamond - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Notch Travel Centre - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ISLAND WATERFRONT Sleeps up to 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ISLAND WATERFRONT Sleeps up to 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ISLAND WATERFRONT Sleeps up to 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ISLAND WATERFRONT Sleeps up to 8?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ISLAND WATERFRONT Sleeps up to 8 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Congamond Heights and within 6 miles (10 km) of Pioneer Valley Live Steamers and The Ranch Golf Club. Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine and Holcombe Preserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 82 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and activities were perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Waterfront was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent so much time on the deck overlooking the beautiful lake and in it ! The hosts were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable lakeside stay

Lovely home on a beautiful lake! A great getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Great place by the water!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We came on 10th left within hours to a hotel. Called Verbo customer service for a refund from host who hung up on us. Mold smell throughout house rotting deck boards a foot can go through. Windows don't open properly. Junk outside everywhere. Dirty deck chairs. Not pleasant at all. Bugs in emuostairs bedroom. Outlets not covered. No GFC outlets near sinks. Never want to stay here! Dirty. Verbo opened a case. Hope for reimbursement
Closer shelf not our things
Sliding back door falls off it's tracks. Won't lock! Personal positions at risk . House can't be leaving cked up.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The listing for this property requires several updates to accurately reflect it current state. It is in a beautiful area, the property itself requires some TLC. Deck boards are loose or broken, railings are loose, floors boards in the house are warped, only one working bathroom sink, fridge barely keeps things cold, grill only has two working burners. The canoe and kayaks have no life jackets
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Springfield College Graduation

Beautiful location conveniently located about 20-25 minutes to the college.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Fun location with a short walk from the small parking area to the house. May be a little challenging for people with mobility issues. Check in process was easy. Nice little picnic table set up to eat right at the waters edge. Water pressure in the kitchen and upstairs bathroom were very weak and there were no check out instructions but John and Barb responded in a timely manner. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

James C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Do NOT Book

House is not as depicted. We realized immediately upon arrival it was not habitable. We left immediately and requested a refund. Hosts refuse to respond to us and VRBO agents for a requested refund. The agents reviewed the photographs provided and agreed a refund was warranted. The location was great. Such a shame the house was so neglected. Please review the photos and ask yourself if you want to sit on those chairs and enjoy the view, or cook on that grill, or get eaten alive by bugs because of the AC set up. The deck had broken planks, trash strewn about and bowed when you walked on it. Same for the stairs- splintered, broken and/or bowing. Stained beds, stained pillows, broken furniture… I could go on but I won’t.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lakeside retreat

This property was a perfect little lakeside spot for my friends and I to spend the weekend. The deck by the water is so relaxing and the house itself is comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Southwick

Very relaxing place to stay Morning coffee on the dock was excellent The lake was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

This was such a great lake house for a quick getaway! The views are amazing and it was such a cozy weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

We had a great weekend. The lake was beautiful.We had a lot of fun kayaking and using the canoe. It was very quiet and peaceful. The kitchen had ecerything we needed and the house was a good size for the 6 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Felicite M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall vacation

Home away from home! Great place on the lake. Property was fully stocked and owner very accommodating. Be prepared for stair walking with many decks. Renting a golf cart to get up to the house from the shared parking area is a must when you have luggage and groceries for a week’s stay. Well worth it for the views and fire pits on multiple decks. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Location, Good Communication

The location is really nice and the house is a good size very spacious and well maintained. Overall it was a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view of lake and fall foliage from up high over lake.

Unique opportunity to stay on an island without needing a boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lake getaway

My family had a great week at this house! We enjoyed swimming, kayaking/ canoeing, and used the fire pit. Accommodations were very comfortable, and TV had access to lots of movies. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Lakeside Retreat

We had a lovely time at the lake! The house was very clean, and the hosts were so nice. It was a perfect place for our family. Our grandchildren didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Satisfied Family Stay

It was quiet and perfect for our family and well worth the short hike! If you have a disabilty please keep in mind it is not handicapp accessible. Also, note sheets are not included, but we were referred to a local store and the prices were resonable. We had an amazing stay and the property manager was responsive and a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property and serenity

I was blown away by how clean and nice the property was. Barb was super accommodating and my family was able to have a great Six Flags experience and come back and rest properly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Carol M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Remote

Beautiful scenery. Not walking friendly. Not an easy walk to get to house or lake for seniors.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gitanjali (Gita) F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely warm hosts of a lakefront property

Barb and John are great hosts; very warm and responsive. The home has a stunning view of the lake. Depending on your style and needs be mindful there is no dishwasher, or laundry and you have to take your own sheets and towels. We did all that and had a good time. Lots of day trips in and around the area. Big Y for groceries was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views

The location of this property is just beautiful! The view from the front deck is wonderful! The home was clean and well stocked. We did bring out own linens and towels. You do have to cross a foot bridge from the parking area to the island and there are stone / block steps to get up to the house. He had a very nice stay and would definitely rent again. We did have to modify our stay and remove a night, which was not refunded to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Barb

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We are a couple who met in college and have been married for 40 years. We love coming to the house and enjoy the beautiful, peaceful environment. We are planning to both be retired soon.

Why they chose this property

When we saw this unique private island, we were mesmerized by the expansive views, we knew we found a peaceful home. It is great for boating and fishing or just relaxing.

What makes this property unique

We love the private features of island living, compared to the congestion of being on a main road. The views are unbelievable....You can kayak or enjoy the canoe. We have a private dock and you can bring your boat or jet ski. It feels like you are in a cabin in the woods, but with lake views. Best of ALL worlds!
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