Welcome to Cottage by the Castle, a cozy 2‑bedroom, 3‑bed retreat in the heart of downtown Spencer, MA. Enjoy being steps from cafés, restaurants, shops, and a convenient laundromat, giving you everything you need within a short walk. Inside, relax in comfortable living spaces perfect for unwinding after exploring town. Step onto your private back deck, a peaceful outdoor spot to enjoy fresh air, morning coffee, or quiet evenings. A magical stay awaits you!

Interior Overview of the Cottage
The interior of the cottage reflects the charm of a 1903 New England home, offering cozy, functional spaces with thoughtful updates while still retaining its historic character. The layout is traditional for the era, with the full bathroom located on the first floor and two bedrooms upstairs, accessed by fairly steep original stairs. Handrails and good lighting are provided for safety and comfort.

Living Room
A warm, comfortable gathering space with classic New England charm. The room offers soft seating, a TV for relaxing nights in, and enough space to unwind after exploring town. Natural light and period details give it a welcoming, home‑like feel.

Dining Room
A dedicated dining area sits just off the kitchen, making it easy for guests to enjoy meals together. The space is bright, simple, and functional—perfect for family dinners, game nights, or remote work.

Kitchen
A fully equipped kitchen with everything needed for everyday cooking. Guests will find modern appliances, cookware, dishes, and essentials, all arranged in a clean, efficient layout. It’s easy to prepare meals or snacks during longer stays.

Downstairs Bathroom
Because the home was built in 1903, the full bathroom is located on the first floor, typical of homes from this period. It’s clean, updated, and functional, with a shower/tub combo and all the essentials for guest comfort.

Upstairs Bedrooms
The two bedrooms are located on the second floor, offering privacy and a quiet place to rest. Each room has comfortable bedding, storage, and a cozy, peaceful atmosphere.
Important note: The stairs leading to the bedrooms are fairly steep, consistent with early‑1900s construction. Handrails and proper lighting are installed to ensure safe access.

Private Back Deck
A standout feature of the home, the private back deck provides a quiet outdoor space for morning coffee, reading, or unwinding in the fresh air. It’s a peaceful extension of the living space and a great spot to relax.

Our guests are invited to utilize the entire home and private back deck.
The locked doors inside are for your safety. Access to the basement is not allowed, the front closet is for cleaning supplies for our cleaning service between rentals and is not accesible. There are closets for both bedrooms with hangars and automatic lighting when doors are opened. There is a door in the second bedroom that remains locked and is storage for our cleaning crew as well.

Please message us through the app, we live next door and can help with any questions, access to the property and more linens or towels if needed.

Please be mindful that the cottage is in a thickly settled residential neighborhood. Expect soundscapes of the town as the cottage is nestled in the middle of historic downtown Spencer.

Cottage by the Castle – Downtown Spencer

This was our second time staying at the Cottage by the Castle. We travel up from Florida a couple time a year to visit family and do some business dealings. This works out perfect for us. The last time we were here, Jeff and Wendy asked us how they could make our next stay even better. We mentioned that it would be nice if they could add more electrical outlets. We need to plug our phones and our computers especially upstairs. When we came in we saw they had honored our request. 

Thank you Jeff and Wendy for being great hosts.

Adding more outlets

We had a great stay at Cottage By the Castle for a girls trip! The property was very clean and tidy, and had everything you could need. Walking distance to a few restaurants, and close proximity to Sturbridge and some great breweries! Hosts were very responsive and kind and overall a great stay

Great Stay!

We stayed here because the places near Gillette stadium were all so expensive. The hour ride to the stadium was well worth it because our stay at the cottage was so pleasant. We loved having coffee on the patio and would have walked into town if we had time (it looks so cute). We had breakfast at one of the diners that were recommended by the owners and it was delicious. This is great for a family or two couples.

Great space

My husband, two of our friends and myself stayed here for a quick trip to Spencer for a nearby wedding. The house was perfect for our needs. Very clean and comfortable and centrally located. We had no issues and would absolutely recommend the cottage to anyone! Thank you for such a lovely stay!

Wedding

Cottage was perfect for our brief stay in Spencer MA for a wedding. Clean, cozy, and had everything we might need....toiletries, bottled water, coffee and creamer for the morning. Owner was very responsive and helpful! Close to town with plenty of places to walk to...

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