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House in Worcester, MA
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
❤️ Zen Pool Retreat for Non-Smokers
Bring your family together in this tranquil oasis with a gorgeous, quiet and private backyard with a heated (to 81F) swimming pool in summer: everything you need for a relaxing stay in this charming gem close to I-290, restaurants, and universities. You’ll love the special touches, from the well-equipped (and stocked) kitchen to two grills, projection TV, artwork, high-end amenities, office, central air and fast WiFi. Guests rave because hosts go the extra mile.
Via convenient self-check-in, enter the upper floor of Family Oasis, an expansive split level (lower floor is occupied, but no spaces are shared), an open-plan kitchen/dining/living-room area.
-- Colorful and tasteful decor, flourishing house plants.
-- Cozy fire in the gas-insert fireplace (winter).
-- Stream your favorite shows, movies, or sports on the home-theater projection system, featuring 2,000 lumens, on a large, treated screen wall. Choose from Spectrum 50+ channels, including sports channels, HBO and HBO+, STARZ, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. Also load and watch services to which you're subscribed, such as Showtime, Hulu, and more, via your computer, FireStick, or through Apple TV (even if you don't use Apple). Stream music from Spotify and music-streaming services on the living area’s recessed ceiling speakers.
-- CENTRAL air conditioning, electronic air filter and air purifier for allergy sufferers.
-- Exceptionally well-equipped kitchen, with top-of-line cookware, bake ware, utensils, coffee/tea supplies, spices, condiments, and pantry items.
-- Two kitchen sinks, reverse osmosis water filter, 30-cup filtered water-dispenser system in refrigerator, induction cook top with double ovens – all lit by light fixtures from Turkey.
-- Electric kettle, blender, toaster and toaster oven, Ratio drip coffee maker, and Nespresso espresso maker.
-- Two grills (one is natural gas, not propane; the other is charcoal).
-- Kitchen includes an Apple Home pod mini for voice-command access to music, radio and functional questions/tasks, such as weather forecasts, as well as timers/alarms. Also Alexa Echo Show 8
Dining table for four – two more can sit at the kitchen island. Here you’ll love being enveloped in light, surrounded by bay window views of the garden and water feature.
🌼 Garden oasis – to which you have exclusive access – includes small river stream gently rolling amid rocks and native plants. Abundance of flower plantings – succulents carpet the grounds and towering arborvitae line the perimeter. In the evening, the amber outdoor lighting throughout the property creates space and tranquil ambience.
-- Each of three bedrooms include USB charging stations, three outlets, two USB Ports, and a 45W Power Delivery Port (so no crawling around to plug in), bed warmers, an Apple Home pod mini and big closets with storage.
-- Portable Sleepout (R) curtains for east bedroom windows
-- Full bathroom with jetted tub, shower, two sinks, plentiful storage, and grab bars. In wintertime, you’ll love the heated towel bars!
-- Clothes washer and dryer: LG 4.2 cu.ft. ultra-large capacity steam washer with LCD display and an LG 7.4 cu. ft. steam dryer.
You’ll find the home spacious, super clean, well maintained, well stocked, amenity-rich, w/central air-conditioning.
In winter the driveway & walks are shoveled by end of snow day by an outside service by end of day (no extra charge for this).
AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS:
– Heated swimming pool (to 81F) in summer
– Well-equipped office with printer and fast WiFi
– Beautiful, private hardscaped backyard, lush with plants
– Edo natural gas grill + charcoal grill
-- CENTRAL AC w/Electronic Air Filter & Purifier
-- Hydronic heating + heat pump
-- Gas-insert fireplace in winter
– Jetted bathtub
– Grab bars in bathroom
– High-end Marantz audio receiver; connect to Spotify and other music-streaming services
– Ceiling-recessed speakers in living/kitchen/dining
– Apple HomePod minis in each bedroom, + bathroom & kitchen
– Projection TV
– First-aid supplies
– Washer/Dryer
– EV Charger (Wall box 48Amps)
-- Zen Fire table in summer
-- Sustainability: Electric charging for your vehicle, house powered by solar energy, recycling, avoidance of single-use plastics and plastics in general, eco-friendly LED lighting .
Guest Access:
On a quiet street in Worcester’s Greendale neighborhood. Guests have exclusive access to entire upper floor and, except for the shed, and to the backyard (subject to yard and pool maintenance).
Check-in access: No fumbling with keys; self-check-in is available with a digital keypad. We’re available for an orientation face-to-face or by FaceTime.
Parking: One off-street space is provided in your private driveway and is your private parking space. Plenty of on-street parking is available except in winter (12/1-4/30, from 2 am-6 am, and during declared parking bans from City due to snow), during which we can provide one additional guest parking space in the Host's driveway. EV Charger is Wallbox 48Amps; vehicles may not be charged through other means.
Other Details
Cameras: Three security cameras in backyard record exterior of the home, yard and pool. A doorbell camera is on the front doors. Front security cameras on NE and SE corners. Any attempt at disabling, redirecting, or obscuring the cameras is prohibited and will result in full forfeiture of the security deposit and may, at the owner’s discretion, result in the guests being ejected without refund for remaining nights’ rents.
Bathroom Note: The bathroom includes a traditional bathtub/shower combination that requires stepping over the tub wall to enter. Grab bars are provided, but guests with mobility or balance concerns should consider whether this arrangement will meet their needs.
No animals allowed.
No parties
We love hosting families visiting local relatives!
-- ZenZone Gardens is a 1,300 sq. ft. home that is designed and optimized for a high-comfort overnight stay for up to registered guests.
-- To ensure you have plenty of room to lounge and dine, we provide proper indoor seating for six (four at the dining table and two at the kitchen island).
-- While the interior is best suited for up to six, our 1,200 sq. ft.+ hardscaped patio and pool are perfect for small daytime gatherings.
-- From Memorial Day through November, you are welcome to have up to visitors (a total of ten people -- guests and visitors -- on the property) during the day (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM), enabling you to host a peaceful poolside brunch or afternoon without the house feeling 'crowded’ or the Worcester noise ordinance violated. No more than a total of six people, guests and visitors, in the other months, unless otherwise agreed. Of course only registered guests after 9 pm.
Family-Ready Hosting: Traveling with little ones? We are happy to provide a curated list of vetted, local babysitting agencies and professional childcare platforms to help you enjoy a night out while visiting.
Additional $30 per diem fee for guests, after the first two guests
No smoking/vaping whatsoever anywhere on the property. Even if you smoke outside the smoke clings to your body and clothes, tainting upholstery and bedding, necessitating costs to remove the smell. That isn't fair to future guests looking for a non-smoking rental.
The upper and lower floors are totally separate, each with a private entrance and private driveway. Your backyard is private.
Co-host is on-site (no shared spaces) and available 24/7 to meet your needs
If you’d like to order groceries, say from Instacart, for your arrival day, we’ll take in your groceries and put them in the refrigerator/freezer, or on the counter for you. Just let us know two days' ahead so we can be sure to be home for the time frame you select (starting at or after 1 pm). No extra charge. If you need a kitchen appliance that’s not on the premises, ask host to see if one is available to borrow.
Hydronic baseboard heating is silent and dust free
All fabrics are washed with unscented detergents, no fabric softeners or dryer sheets; all pre-soaked for 17 minutes with Lysol Sanitizer.
Pillows and mattresses protected with Protect-A-Bed AllerZip Smooth Pillow Protectors/Mattress Encasements (”blocks bed bugs, dust mites and allergens”)
LGBTQIA travelers welcome
Guests should install the VRBO app for instant communications, enable push notifications.
You’ll find a starter pack of two rolls of toilet paper and one of paper towels and napkins
We provide two umbrellas for your use
If you’d like to ship anything (boxes no more than 25 lbs.) in advance, feel free to arrange with us. Ask host for address information, and we’ll have your packages inside for you when you arrive.
Gardener needs brief access inside to water houseplants for stays longer than a week. For stays longer than two weeks a housecleaning is required every two weeks and the cleaning fee is additional.
Swimming pool opens Memorial Day through September 15, depending on the weather, at which time outside furniture is put out (Memorial Day) or stored (September) though two Adirondack chairs are out all year long. "Fire pit" is a Zen fire table, available in summer. There's no way to maintain the yard and pool without maintaining them: workers may be in yard/pool on weekday mornings for maintenance.
Pool Heating: The pool can be heated to about 81°F during normal swimming hours (generally 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM) when weather conditions are conducive to pool use. Because guest usage and weather conditions vary, the pool is not continuously maintained at that temperature throughout every reservation, particularly during periods of cool weather. If you expect to use the pool, please let us know and we’ll gladly have it heated and ready for your enjoyment. A few hours’ notice is appreciated.
Bring your family together in this tranquil oasis with a gorgeous, quiet and private backyard with a heated (to 81F) swimming pool in summer: everything you need for a relaxing stay in this charming gem close to I-290, restaurants, and universities. You’ll love the special touches, from the well-equipped (and stocked) kitchen to two grills, projection TV, artwork, high-end amenities, office, central air and fast WiFi. Guests rave because hosts go the extra mile.
Via convenient self-check-in, enter the upper floor of Family Oasis, an expansive split level (lower floor is occupied, but no spaces are shared), an open-plan kitchen/dining/living-room area.
-- Colorful and tasteful decor, flourishing house plants.
-- Cozy fire in the gas-insert fireplace (winter).
-- Stream your favorite shows, movies, or sports on the home-theater projection system, featuring 2,000 lumens, on a large, treated screen wall. Choose from Spectrum 50+ channels, including sports channels, HBO and HBO+, STARZ, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. Also load and watch services to which you're subscribed, such as Showtime, Hulu, and more, via your computer, FireStick, or through Apple TV (even if you don't use Apple). Stream music from Spotify and music-streaming services on the living area’s recessed ceiling speakers.
-- CENTRAL air conditioning, electronic air filter and air purifier for allergy sufferers.
-- Exceptionally well-equipped kitchen, with top-of-line cookware, bake ware, utensils, coffee/tea supplies, spices, condiments, and pantry items.
-- Two kitchen sinks, reverse osmosis water filter, 30-cup filtered water-dispenser system in refrigerator, induction cook top with double ovens – all lit by light fixtures from Turkey.
-- Electric kettle, blender, toaster and toaster oven, Ratio drip coffee maker, and Nespresso espresso maker.
-- Two grills (one is natural gas, not propane; the other is charcoal).
-- Kitchen includes an Apple Home pod mini for voice-command access to music, radio and functional questions/tasks, such as weather forecasts, as well as timers/alarms. Also Alexa Echo Show 8
Dining table for four – two more can sit at the kitchen island. Here you’ll love being enveloped in light, surrounded by bay window views of the garden and water feature.
🌼 Garden oasis – to which you have exclusive access – includes small river stream gently rolling amid rocks and native plants. Abundance of flower plantings – succulents carpet the grounds and towering arborvitae line the perimeter. In the evening, the amber outdoor lighting throughout the property creates space and tranquil ambience.
-- Each of three bedrooms include USB charging stations, three outlets, two USB Ports, and a 45W Power Delivery Port (so no crawling around to plug in), bed warmers, an Apple Home pod mini and big closets with storage.
-- Portable Sleepout (R) curtains for east bedroom windows
-- Full bathroom with jetted tub, shower, two sinks, plentiful storage, and grab bars. In wintertime, you’ll love the heated towel bars!
-- Clothes washer and dryer: LG 4.2 cu.ft. ultra-large capacity steam washer with LCD display and an LG 7.4 cu. ft. steam dryer.
You’ll find the home spacious, super clean, well maintained, well stocked, amenity-rich, w/central air-conditioning.
In winter the driveway & walks are shoveled by end of snow day by an outside service by end of day (no extra charge for this).
AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS:
– Heated swimming pool (to 81F) in summer
– Well-equipped office with printer and fast WiFi
– Beautiful, private hardscaped backyard, lush with plants
– Edo natural gas grill + charcoal grill
-- CENTRAL AC w/Electronic Air Filter & Purifier
-- Hydronic heating + heat pump
-- Gas-insert fireplace in winter
– Jetted bathtub
– Grab bars in bathroom
– High-end Marantz audio receiver; connect to Spotify and other music-streaming services
– Ceiling-recessed speakers in living/kitchen/dining
– Apple HomePod minis in each bedroom, + bathroom & kitchen
– Projection TV
– First-aid supplies
– Washer/Dryer
– EV Charger (Wall box 48Amps)
-- Zen Fire table in summer
-- Sustainability: Electric charging for your vehicle, house powered by solar energy, recycling, avoidance of single-use plastics and plastics in general, eco-friendly LED lighting .
Guest Access:
On a quiet street in Worcester’s Greendale neighborhood. Guests have exclusive access to entire upper floor and, except for the shed, and to the backyard (subject to yard and pool maintenance).
Check-in access: No fumbling with keys; self-check-in is available with a digital keypad. We’re available for an orientation face-to-face or by FaceTime.
Parking: One off-street space is provided in your private driveway and is your private parking space. Plenty of on-street parking is available except in winter (12/1-4/30, from 2 am-6 am, and during declared parking bans from City due to snow), during which we can provide one additional guest parking space in the Host's driveway. EV Charger is Wallbox 48Amps; vehicles may not be charged through other means.
Other Details
Cameras: Three security cameras in backyard record exterior of the home, yard and pool. A doorbell camera is on the front doors. Front security cameras on NE and SE corners. Any attempt at disabling, redirecting, or obscuring the cameras is prohibited and will result in full forfeiture of the security deposit and may, at the owner’s discretion, result in the guests being ejected without refund for remaining nights’ rents.
Bathroom Note: The bathroom includes a traditional bathtub/shower combination that requires stepping over the tub wall to enter. Grab bars are provided, but guests with mobility or balance concerns should consider whether this arrangement will meet their needs.
No animals allowed.
No parties
We love hosting families visiting local relatives!
-- ZenZone Gardens is a 1,300 sq. ft. home that is designed and optimized for a high-comfort overnight stay for up to registered guests.
-- To ensure you have plenty of room to lounge and dine, we provide proper indoor seating for six (four at the dining table and two at the kitchen island).
-- While the interior is best suited for up to six, our 1,200 sq. ft.+ hardscaped patio and pool are perfect for small daytime gatherings.
-- From Memorial Day through November, you are welcome to have up to visitors (a total of ten people -- guests and visitors -- on the property) during the day (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM), enabling you to host a peaceful poolside brunch or afternoon without the house feeling 'crowded’ or the Worcester noise ordinance violated. No more than a total of six people, guests and visitors, in the other months, unless otherwise agreed. Of course only registered guests after 9 pm.
Family-Ready Hosting: Traveling with little ones? We are happy to provide a curated list of vetted, local babysitting agencies and professional childcare platforms to help you enjoy a night out while visiting.
Additional $30 per diem fee for guests, after the first two guests
No smoking/vaping whatsoever anywhere on the property. Even if you smoke outside the smoke clings to your body and clothes, tainting upholstery and bedding, necessitating costs to remove the smell. That isn't fair to future guests looking for a non-smoking rental.
The upper and lower floors are totally separate, each with a private entrance and private driveway. Your backyard is private.
Co-host is on-site (no shared spaces) and available 24/7 to meet your needs
If you’d like to order groceries, say from Instacart, for your arrival day, we’ll take in your groceries and put them in the refrigerator/freezer, or on the counter for you. Just let us know two days' ahead so we can be sure to be home for the time frame you select (starting at or after 1 pm). No extra charge. If you need a kitchen appliance that’s not on the premises, ask host to see if one is available to borrow.
Hydronic baseboard heating is silent and dust free
All fabrics are washed with unscented detergents, no fabric softeners or dryer sheets; all pre-soaked for 17 minutes with Lysol Sanitizer.
Pillows and mattresses protected with Protect-A-Bed AllerZip Smooth Pillow Protectors/Mattress Encasements (”blocks bed bugs, dust mites and allergens”)
LGBTQIA travelers welcome
Guests should install the VRBO app for instant communications, enable push notifications.
You’ll find a starter pack of two rolls of toilet paper and one of paper towels and napkins
We provide two umbrellas for your use
If you’d like to ship anything (boxes no more than 25 lbs.) in advance, feel free to arrange with us. Ask host for address information, and we’ll have your packages inside for you when you arrive.
Gardener needs brief access inside to water houseplants for stays longer than a week. For stays longer than two weeks a housecleaning is required every two weeks and the cleaning fee is additional.
Swimming pool opens Memorial Day through September 15, depending on the weather, at which time outside furniture is put out (Memorial Day) or stored (September) though two Adirondack chairs are out all year long. "Fire pit" is a Zen fire table, available in summer. There's no way to maintain the yard and pool without maintaining them: workers may be in yard/pool on weekday mornings for maintenance.
Pool Heating: The pool can be heated to about 81°F during normal swimming hours (generally 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM) when weather conditions are conducive to pool use. Because guest usage and weather conditions vary, the pool is not continuously maintained at that temperature throughout every reservation, particularly during periods of cool weather. If you expect to use the pool, please let us know and we’ll gladly have it heated and ready for your enjoyment. A few hours’ notice is appreciated.
Amenities at ❤️Upscale, Zen Pool Retreat for Non-Smokers
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Worcester, MA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Host was very responsive, guides on how to use or find things made orientation quick. King size bed was in good condition (didn't sleep in the other beds), mattress did not sag. Overall house was clean, smelled fresh, and was well laid out. Loved the Nespresso machine and the washer/dryer combo is easy to use. The 4-star rating for family friendly is because the property is upstairs and not child proofed for very young children, but that was made clear in the description. I did not bring young children, so it did not affect my stay. Neighborhood was friendly and quiet, I felt safe running outside in the early dawn hours.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
A Truly Exceptional Stay at Zen Garden RetreatThe Zen Garden Retreat was absolutely incredible! From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this place was even better than the already stunning photos and descriptions—something that rarely happens. Every detail of the home and yard exceeded our expectations.Glenn and Tania’s hospitality and communication were beyond excellent. I had a last-minute need to order something for my son, who we were bringing to college, and Glenn immediately stepped in to help without hesitation. That level of care and attentiveness made us feel so welcomed and taken care of.What really stood out were the small details throughout the home. The bathroom was fully stocked with everything you could possibly imagine—especially the high-quality shampoo and conditioner, which I loved! The kitchen was also thoughtfully equipped and even included snacks and treats, which was such a kind and personal touch.The outdoor space is pure serenity. The pool is beautiful, the fire table made for cozy evenings, and the gentle sounds of the river feature running alongside the house added to the peaceful vibe. It truly felt like a retreat.Thank you so much, Glenn, Tania, and Bob, for creating such a special space. We will absolutely be back!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
This was an outstanding rental property and we would highly recommend it. It was spacious, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The house had everything you need, fully equipped kitchen, huge screen for watching TV, lovely bedrooms. The garden and pool area was amazing, beautifully kept, a stream/waterfall, and gorgeous flowers. The pool was huge, with sparking water, and very warm (86-88 degrees on most days). The patio area was perfect for relaxing and pool lilos/toys were even provided too! We were made to feel very welcome by the hosts, they were easy to contact and responded really quickly to any queries we had. The location is ideal for exploring massachusetts and beyond, with many restaurants and shops nearby. We had a very relaxing stay and look forward to returning in the future.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
5-Star ReviewI recently had the pleasure of staying at this hidden gem in Worcester, MA, near WPI, while my son and his friend attended a week-long STEM camp. I was searching for a place that would allow them to come home and enjoy a pool, and this location exceeded all expectations!As a parent who wanted to work while the kids were busy, I found this space to be the perfect sanctuary. The outdoor area is a unique escape from the city, filled with the soothing sounds of chirping birds—a true oasis for the soul. It provided me with the perfect environment to unwind and reconnect with myself, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.The ambiance was invigorating, and the serene, beautifully landscaped surroundings were just what I needed. I’m so grateful to have discovered this place and cannot wait to return!A special shout-out to Glenn, the co-host, who was phenomenal. He presented great ideas and expertly explained how to use all the integrated electronics, including the speakers and TV projector with surround sound, making my experience even more enjoyable. Glenn and Tania are onto something special, this more of an experience than a stay.. Overall, this is a fantastic spot that I highly recommend!
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