The Fishing Cottage: A Sweetwater Stay

Summary:
Located on the shore of Tully Pond, The Fishing Cottage is a newly designed vacation home with breathtaking views of Tully Mountain. This 4-season Cottage has real salvaged barn wood walls; up-cycled maple floors and one-of-a kind scratch built furniture and lighting fixtures. The deconstructed architecture leaves exposed the electrical conduit and copper plumbing pipes, making the cottage feel alive and organic.

The Space:
Enjoy your morning coffee and stunning sunsets on the back deck with Tully Mountain front and center. The master bedroom has a queen size bed situated perfectly to take in the view. With walls of windows on 2 sides, it’s like your living in nature among the pine trees. The vintage ceiling fan is so soothing during a late afternoon nap. The 2nd bedroom has a custom built full size bed and a 42 inch flat screen TV and cable.

The common area is a open and spacious room that includes a galley kitchen. All dishes, cups, pots and pans utensils are provided as well as staple items like salt pepper oil sugar coffee etc. The living room features a large flat screen television for Netflix and Chill time. The couch also serves as a single bed. In the bathroom there’s a small eco friendly toilet (special rules apply, please read) and a separate shower room lined with rustic metal roofing large enough for two.

Guest Access:
There are watercraft for guests usage. Tully Pond is a nature pond and is relatively shallow and weedy. The water is very clean, but for swimming enthusiasts we recommend visiting nearby Tully Lake.

The Neighborhood:
Start your day at the Fishing Cottage by jumping into the supplied watercraft of your choice and watch the sunrise right on the water. Don’t forget the fishing rod and go after the big one (Must Have a Mass. State Fishing license) and then row back to shore and have your breakfast and coffee on the back deck overlooking Tully Mountain and the pond. Tully Pond has exceptionally clean water that can be weedy so it isn’t great for serious swimmers. Tully lake, which is run by the Army Corp. of Engineers, is a only three miles away and it has great beech and swimming areas.

Pack a lunch and head to the trails. The Tully Lake Recreational Area is minutes away. Highly rated for its hiking trails, fishing and boating. Hike the 4.6 mile highly rated Tully Lake Loop, year round. The trail is rated moderate and used for hiking and trail running. For more information check out google.

Tully Mountain Loop Trail is ac 1.6 mile, dog-friendly road, great for all skill levels. It’s perfect for hiking, trail running, and seeing wildlife. For more information visit
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A short drive away, at the Orange Mass airport, where you can skydive. So if you feel like jumping out of a plane, we got that too.

Not the outdoorsy type you say? Just 14 Miles north visit my family’s award-winning distillery New England Sweetwater Farm and Distillery, for a free tasting and a tour & enjoy a 15% discount on the purchase of our local spirits. There are amazing restaurants in nearby Greenfield, Ma and in Keene, NH that await you. In Keene we recommend Machina Kitchen and Art Bar for farm to table cuisine from award winning Chef Jordan Scott. Try a decadent brunch experience at the Gill Tavern in Gill Center. In Greenfield you can also find recreational Marijuana shops for your head, which you can enjoy outside at the cottage on the deck. Books, Art and curiosities intrigue you? Well visit the Montague Book Mill for used books and fine dining or go antiquing at shops that feel like more like museums of old New England curiosities. Visit the numerous farmers markets in the area and source, cook and grill yourself meals with the freshest local ingredients. Just a short walk or bike ride away is Nana’s Country Store with the best deli sandwiches in the world and the Boiler Room, Tully Village’s local pub. End your day pond side roasting marshmallows by the fire pit.

Getting Around:
Orange is mostly a driving town. Ride sharing services are typically unavailable. The closest commuter rail is the Wachusett station in Fitchburg, MA.

Interaction with Guests:
I'm available via the Airbnb App and I am 30 mins from Tully Pond should you need anything from me.