Luxury Pondfront Retreat w/ Guest House, Hot Tub, Kayaks
On Snipatuit Pond, Rochester Vacation Rental - ID 41707

Skip
Skip holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and has worked as a yacht broker and charter management business owner for over three decades. He has a unique, genuine approach with each guest and his love of boats, sailing and the Virgin Islands is infectious. Skip is an avid yacht racer having won his class in two Rolex International Regatta's and is the St. Thomas Yacht club summer series champion for the past four years. He is also an avid tennis player, certified diver and Coast Guard licensed captain.

Andrea
Andrea moved to the Virgin Islands from Attleboro, MA and holds a bachelor's degree in Communications. Prior to her career as a yacht broker, business owner, and villa manager, she was a television producer and editor, having worked for two NBC affiliates and a private production company. Andrea is a horse owner, having ridden for the VI Equestrian Association, and loves sailing, horseback riding, and biking in her spare time.

Andrea and Skip are full-time yacht brokers and own and operate Island Yacht Charters in St. Thomas, USVI. They have been offering unique sailing vacations and villa stays for over three decades.

What is special about this property?
If you're looking for a serene, inspiring work-remote/vacation retreat, this lakefront vacation rental in Massachusetts offers a head-shakingly beautiful setting. The owners are a couple who have been yacht brokers for three decades, and their love of sailing and the outdoors comes through at this stone cottage on five acres.

Natural and reclaimed materials were used in the three-and-a-half-year renovation whenever possible and are especially noteworthy in the hand-hewn beams recovered from a barn, and reclaimed Boston mill flooring. It's no wonder the home was featured in an editorial in a local home design magazine.

This vacation rental in Massachusetts has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. It can accommodate 10 to max 12 guests, with a luxurious master bedroom that has a large deck overlooking the water, and a sleeping loft that is delightful for kids. A large garage/recreational area lends itself to watching movies or sports games together, or giving teenagers a place for independence. This room has a custom-built bar, additional washer and dryer, large screen TV, pool, ping pong table, darts and exercise equipment. Head outdoors and settle into an Adirondack around the fire pit, roast marshmallows, or soak in the hot tub. There are kayaks on property for exploring the lake just beyond. Where history meets modern conveniences, this pristine piece of New England shines as both charming and grand.





What is special about your town?
BOTH CLOSE AND AWAY FROM IT ALL

Settled in 1679 and part of Plymouth County, the backbone of Rochester was built on its whaling and shipbuilding businesses. Two rivers flow into it, the Mattapoisett and Sippican, while the small rural town is also replete with ponds. Those who love the outdoors will settle in comfortably, with several ski and snowboarding resorts in the area as well as trails for cycling and waters for deep-sea fishing. Near two of New England's best and most laid-back summer playgrounds, the town is an hour northwest of the Kennedy stronghold of Hyannis and the jumping-off point to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. More immediately, the home is conveniently located near many local businesses.

LOCATION
Rochester, Massachusetts. Nearest Airport: New Bedford Regional Airport (20-minute drive), or a one-hour drive to Boston Logan International.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Spring through Fall

Why Stay Here?

Enchanting setting & sophisticated renovation
30 minutes to Cape Cod, 1 hr to Boston, 40 mins to Newport RI
Ideal for both relaxation and entertainment
Versatile layout with both lodging and activity spaces
Perfect for groups, families, creative guests, or small events
A peaceful yet well-connected retreat in Southeastern MA