6min by car
Ragged Hill Orchard
Pick-your-own apples, raspberries and blueberries in season, and a store with cider and weekend baked goods.
Call ahead for summer hours; berry picking depends on the crop.
Summer on Lake Wickaboag
Swim and paddle from the dock, fish for bass and perch, and watch the sun go down across the water after 8 PM from mid-May to early August. When you want an outing, the orchards, trails and the Brimfield summer show are close.
- Lakefront
- Dock
- 4 kayaks
- Life jackets
- West-facing patio
- Sleeps 10
Lake facts come from the state's pond survey and the town's lake rules. Sunset times are calculated for West Brookfield. Checked November 12, 2026.
On the water
A long wooden stairway with handrails runs from the patio down to a lower deck and the dock. Four kayaks with paddles are there for guests, with life jackets and swim tubes. Wear a life jacket in a kayak, every time.
You can swim from the dock. There is no lifeguard and no diving. Lake Wickaboag covers 320 acres and averages about 8 feet deep, 13 at the deepest, and its water is naturally light brown. Town rules keep swimmers within 50 feet of shore unless a boat goes along.
State surveys found largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow and white perch, black crappie and bluegill. Anglers 15 and older need a Massachusetts freshwater fishing license.
Sunset over the lake, 2027
- May 15: about 8:02 PM
- June 1: about 8:17 PM
- Late June and July 4: about 8:28 PM, the latest of the year
- August 1: about 8:09 PM
- Labor Day week: about 7:14 PM
The patio faces west over the water, with a fire pit and an outdoor dining table.
Summer outings nearby
The numbers are minutes by car from the house. Howard's Drive-In, five minutes away, serves ice cream and fried seafood from spring to fall.
9min by car
Rock House Reservation
Dramatic rock formations, woodland trails and Carter Pond on a Trustees property. Free, sunrise to sunset.
Parking has moved to Pierce Road during Route 9 construction. Check the Trustees' page for the current arrangement and any closed trails.
23min by car
Brimfield Antique Flea Markets
The summer show week runs July 13 to 18, 2027, in the middle of lake season.
Each field keeps its own opening days and hours within the week.
26min by car
Old Sturbridge Village
A recreated New England village of the 1830s, with historic buildings, working trades and seasonal programs.
Check the season's days and hours on the Village's page before you go.
29min by car
Wells State Park
Twelve miles of forest trails around Walker Pond.
The swimming beach is for registered campers only.
31min by car
Quabbin Park and Visitor Center
Reservoir views, wildlife watching and walking routes around Winsor Dam and Quabbin Park.
No swimming and no dogs, including dogs left in cars. The observation tower is closed for renovations, and the house kayaks stay at the lake.
~45min by car
Polar Park and the Worcester Red Sox
Triple-A baseball at 100 Madison Street, home of the WooSox.
Plan around the home schedule and buy tickets for your date.
Six Flags New England
Rides and seasonal events for a full day out.
It's a seasonal park in Agawam. Check the park and water-park calendars separately.
Southwick's Zoo
A zoo for a warm-weather family day.
A seasonal zoo. Its page says it reopens in mid-April.
The area guide has 26 places in all, and the events page has every 2027 date we track.
Check summer dates on Airbnb
The house is booked through Airbnb from this website, where you'll find the calendar, the price for your dates and guest reviews.