From the moment you arrive at this two-bedroom one-and-a-half bath lakeside cottage, you’ll feel how special it is, as it sits on the south shore of lovely Moores Pond, facing a spectacular view of Mt. Grace. Welcome to Corkscrew Cottage! Small private cottages line the thirty acres of clear water that afford swimming, fishing, boating (up to 10 hp), and kayaking. The signature spiral stairs connect the first floor full kitchen, living area, bedroom, and bath with the upstairs bedrooms and bath. Use Corkscrew's swimming area and dock, or make new friends at the public Town Beach. Use Corkscrew's rowboat or launch your own boat at the public boat launch. Explore the large wetland on the north end on a summer evening, viewing the beaver lodges and carnivorous plants. Ice skate in winter or go ice fishing. The pond has a variety of fish including trout, bass, pickerel, perch, and pan fish, and is also home to colorful waterfowl, turtles, frogs, otters, beaver, deer, and the occasional moose. Hike the Old Stagecoach Road through the state forest to the quaint, historic Warwick Town Center. Bike the scenic Franklin County roads. After sundown, the frog symphony begins at the Pond and the wide-open night sky delights any stargazer. Follow the brick walkway from your own driveway to the cottage door. Step into a fully equipped, eat-in kitchen that is flooded with warm tones of sunshine streaming through the stained glass Corkscrew window. The knotty pine walls and open ceilings continue into the living area, where you will notice a cozy gas stove fireplace, a media center, and the signature spiral staircase* that gives our cottage its name. You are drawn into the attached enclosed porch sitting area, with 180-degree views of the pond, where you can enjoy the ever-changing views of Mt. Grace. Take an afternoon nap on the couch. Read by the fireplace. Cool off under the porch ceiling fan or by the A/C unit. Gather around the game table. A porch door leads out to the deck, dock, and boat. Clean up in the full bathroom on the first floor. After a day on the lake or out exploring, sink into bed. The master bedroom is off the living area. Two bedroom areas are up the spiral staircase, with three single beds and a half bath. Outdoor eating and lounging decks are on both sides of Corkscrew Cottage, including a gas grill near the kitchen. *Caution: Spiral staircases can be tricky. Always walk on the outside larger part of the tread, step slowly, and hold on to the rail. Please use caution if your family includes the elderly or very young. Entire house and yard. Front of basement area where life-jackets, fishing gear, oars, etc. are stored. Before you arrive, you'll get a number-code for Corkscrew's lock, so contact with the host or owners is at your discretion. Corkscrew's owners (Claire and Jean) have lived and vacationed in the cottage next door at Moores Pond for five generations, and they are happy to help their guests with any questions or recommendations. Kelly, who lives a mile away, is the official host, should problems arise, and the owners are usually next door. The cottage is by no means secluded from other cottages, but the pond area is restful and quiet. Nearby Warwick Town Center has many events at the Town Hall. Old Home Days occur the last weekend in August, including the Corregatta (cardboard) Boat Race at the Town Beach, not to be missed! Other nearby towns have golf, events, restaurants, and services: Orange, Athol, Greenfield, Northfield, Bernardston, MA, Winchester and Keene NH, Brattleboro VT. It’s a tri-state area, ready to be explored. Browse Corkscrew's Airbnb Neighborhood Guidebook for more local tips! There is no public transportation. A car is needed for all shopping. No Smoking ! No Pets ! No Parties ! Pets are not permitted so that everyone may enjoy Corkscrew Cottage allergy free! If you must smoke outside, please step away from the entrances and exits and dispose of your waste in appropriate disposal areas.