Charming 2+2 Lakeside Cottage on Best Lake in CT
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Overview
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
4 guests
Minimum stay varies
The minimum stay for this property changes depending on the dates selected
Cottage
For the price of a motel room, enjoy a cottage on a lake. Great casual summer-fall vacation place for a small family with room for guests. MINIMUM 14 NIGHT STAY. THOUGH DAILY AND WEEKLY RATES MUST BE SHOWN, WE DO NOT RENT FOR THESE SHORT PERIODS. MONTHLY RATE REQUIRES 32 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY. SEE NOTE BELOW. Great room, master bedroom, and kitchen overlook the lake and dock 35 feet away. Great room has firestove, cozy couch corner, and dining/work table. But most eat sitting on barstools at the kitchen counter... or out on the deck (where, if you sit still the chickadees will eat sunflower seeds out of your hand).
The beautiful main lake is a mile across. The landmark "Alvord's Tower" forms a scenic backdrop to your kids swimming off your dock. Across the lake, rent a boat, gas up ...
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Ask for details about:
Be lake safe. Adult supervision, water-shoes, boating rules, docking, canoe.
4 overnight guests up to one quarter of the nights, tenant present.
Be a courteous neighbor. One party per week of 12 until 10-pm.
Don't park on lawn.
Unplug electronics when lightning.
Follow wood stove instructions.
Dispose of your garbage legally or take it with you.
Bbq only on the lawn.
Stay out of the loft, basement, and garage.
Pets are not allowed, unless a separate pet agreement is made.
Bedrooms
1 King1 Bunk2 Singles
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Shower
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sean l
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
A wonderfully relaxing stay - exactly what we needed!
My wife and I and two small children stayed at the cabin for one month after a big road trip adventure across the country from California. It was exactly what we needed! Our pace quickly slowed down to that of this delightful lakeside (and surrounding) community. We enjoyed long relaxing canoe adventures with our two young boys, bbq dinners looking out over the lake, slow scenic car trips through the surrounding countryside, made use of the amazing local Scoville Library (the oldest in the US), enjoyed a glass of wine on the jetty, heard the owls hooting at dusk, woke up to see mist on the lake (that would invariably clear to an amazing day), and generally availed ourselves of some much needed relaxation. The cabin is lovely, comfortable and uncluttered. If you after a luxury experience this is not for you. If you after something that reminds you the things that are important and the things that you don't really need in order to truly escape then this is for you.
Visited August 2014
Written 8 September 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Scenic views
- Waterfront views
- Mountain views
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Television
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Internet access
- Fireplace
Parking
- Parking available
Outdoor amenities
- Deck
Nearby
- Countryside area
Bathroom and laundry
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
Property features
- Ceiling Fans
Location features
- Waterfront location
Location info
- Kid friendly
- Beachfront/Lakeside
Map
Getting there
Bradley Intl Airport
36.4 mi
Brainard Airport
42.8 mi
Restaurants
The White Hart
3.4 mi
Sweet William's Coffee Shop & Bakery
3.6 mi
Roma Pizzeria
2.8 mi
The Stagecoach Tavern
4.4 mi
Attractions
Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation
2.7 mi • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Race Brook Falls
4.8 mi • Hiking Trails
Bear Mountain
3.4 mi • Mountains
Lions Head
3.4 mi • Lookouts
About the neighbourhood
Nearby Attractions: - Antiquing galore. Tanglewood Music Center, music festivals, and small concert houses. Musical, Shakespeare and opera theaters. Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. Norman Rockwell and Daniel Chester French museums. Hancock Shaker Village. Carousel Museum. Historical homes and other sites. Covered bridges. Stockbridge MA with the Red Lion Inn & site of Alice's Restaurant. Guthrie Center. Berkshire Railroad Museum, Collins Diner, & Railroad Days. Art galleries. Three public golf courses. Hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Birding including the Sharon Audubon Center. Salisbury Library. Small amusement center in Canaan & large one in Winsted. Tubing, kayaking, and rafting trips, rentals and lessons. U-pick farms and corn maze. County fair and small town carnival. Car shows, Lime Rock Raceway w/ 4th of July fireworks. Contact owner for link to our website showing forty activities to do within an hour's drive.
Access
Car required
How to get there
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