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This is a shared property with a dog and child liv...
This is a shared property with a dog and child living in the adjoined section of the house. The description and photos are not helpful at giving you an idea of the property. We had concerns that this wouldn’t work for us and the owner was very unhappy with us and refused to cancel the remainder of our stay. My mother and I ultimately felt so uncomfortable there with him next door that we left for another property we found and both vrbo and the owner have continued to refuse to reimburse the days we weren’t there.
Written 6 January 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Christian P.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Rented this property for a week, and it was amazin...
Rented this property for a week, and it was amazing. Valentine (the host) is super friendly, and provides a great experience from bbq pits, campfires and picking berries from the amazing fauna in the backyard. The house itself has cool barn feel with modern appliances and a great tv room. Would 10/10 recommend for a family or group of close friends looking to have a quiet mellow weekend on a great property close to good hiking and pristine lakes. Thanks Val!
Written 4 August 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Hershel A.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
The property is absolutely beautiful. The house we...
The property is absolutely beautiful. The house we rented is large and very accommodating for the 4 of us. Parking is very easy. Our requests were acknowledged with friendly and speedy service. We enjoyed our stay in Upton, MA!!!
Thank you very much.
Written 9 July 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Tenley P.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
I was planning to leave a 3-4 star review for this...
I was planning to leave a 3-4 star review for this property. Then two weeks after our trip, the owner Val unexpectedly sent us a strange bill. I spoke with VRBO and they said we did not have to pay it. Val then sent a weird email that ended, “You are going to regret this attitude.”
This property is a duplex, and Val lives in the other side of the house. You share the backyard with his family. The backyard is beautiful. One night, Val hosted a small party and invited us to join. They were not loud.
The house is old, with both the charm and inconveniences of being so. The beds were comfortable. My kids liked the toys in their room. It was nice to have an office, but that room did not have an AC. It does have a fan. The living room has a faint smell of cat pee, but it mostly goes away if the AC is on high. On our last day, the AC shortcircuited so half the house lost power. We tried to reset the breaker but couldn’t find the right switch. A toilet handle broke off during our stay, and an old lamp’s brittle plastic shattered when my 7yo tried to adjust the plastic lampshade.
When we checked in, the previous tenant had left dog poo in a bag at the door step. Two days later, Val asked why we hadn’t cleaned it up. When we told him it wasn’t ours, he took care of it.
The fire detector had dead batteries in it. Val replaced them when I told him.
The shower curtain had black mildew along the bottom. The rest of the house was clean. We borrowed a vacuum from my family because the one in the house had been used for dog hair and smelled as such.
We took care of a dying rat in the basement on a sticky trap.
During our stay, Val had to travel, so he asked my husband to take out the trash for Val's wife. My husband happily obliged a couple times. On the day of our checkout, a hurricane was expected to hit so we tried to move projectiles in the yard away from the house.
I’m bewildered by the bill and the “You are going to regret this attitude” email. Val’s complaints are that we moved 3 pieces of furniture and a lamp 1-5 feet from their original location (one moved for safety reasons), but there were no “house rules” that forbid this. He also wanted us to pay for the plumber to fix the toilet handle, which didn’t seem right since that was normal “wear and tear.” He wanted us to pay for the lamp, but the proposed amount seemed very high so we asked for a receipt. We stay in VRBOs and AirBNBs often and have never had a negative experience.
Written 5 September 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Sue S.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
We stayed for a month and it was great with a lot ...
We stayed for a month and it was great with a lot of hiking nearby. Val was a great host!
Written 16 July 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Scott S.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Excellent house and location. 1.5 miles from park ...
Excellent house and location. 1.5 miles from park and pickleball. Close to both WPI and Boston. Val is an outstanding host.
Written 28 May 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
2nd home for the week
My family and I needed a place to call home for the week while our home was being renovated. This lovely farm house did the trick. Everything was very clean and all the essentials were available. Val was a welcoming host for our family including 2 dogs and 2 cats. Located close enough to 495 for ease of travel but far enough to feel the quaintness of Upton. Thank you Val and family for a lovely stay!
Visited September 2019
Written 23 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Thanks
Thank you!
Visited August 2019
Written 12 August 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
perfect for our needs
We were a golfing foursome and needed a centralized place to crash, prepare some food, and get cleaned up. With four bedrooms, two full baths, and fully accessorized kitchen, it was just what we needed. Val was accommodating on a late arrival time and could not have made check out any easier. Thanks Val!
Visited July 2019
Written 8 August 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Nice stay in Upton
The house was quite comfortable with four of us but felt a bit cramped when our last two joined us. Everything (but food, of course) was supplied that we needed. Good location and friendly host.
Visited June 2019
Written 10 July 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
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What this rental offers
Location info
Kid friendly
Outdoor amenities
Patio
Entertainment
DVD player
Television
Wi-fi and internet
Wi-fi
Bathroom and laundry
Dryer
Towels provided
Washer
Indoor amenities
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Internet access
Kitchen and dining
Grill
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Kettle
Microwave
Cooker
Toaster
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Map
Getting there
T.F. Green Airport
53.3 km
Worcester Airport
26.4 km
Restaurants
Depot Street Tavern
7.6 km
110 Grill Hopkinton
3.9 km
Prezo Grille & Bar
7.8 km
Red Rock Grill and Bar
5.7 km
Attractions
Upper Charles Bike Trail
5.7 km • Jogging Paths & Tracks
Starting line of Boston Marathon
5.7 km • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Whitehall State Park
5.7 km • State Parks
Upton State Forest
3.8 km • State Parks
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 pm • Check out by 11 am
Cancellation policy
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