Description
Newly renovated cottage on the lake!Come relax by the lake! Peaceful, rejuvenating, and lots of fun on one of the cleanest lakes in CT. No gas engines allowed on the water, which ensures a peaceful stay. The beach is just 30 seconds away. Enjoy water views from the front yard and chill out in the evening at the fire pit. The owner lives just down the road and you’re invited to use his kayak and canoe.The cottage is newly renovated, with a completely updated bathroom. Lots of windows and great light. Come enjoy!
Amenities
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| Laundry |
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Rooms & Beds
| Room | Count | Capacity | Details |
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| bedrooms | 2 | sleeps 5 |
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| bathroom | 1 |
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FAQ’s
| Question | Answer |
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| Is Newly renovated cottage on the lake! pet-friendly? | No, pets are not allowed at this property. |
| What time is check-in at Newly renovated cottage on the lake!? | Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. |
| What time is check-out at Newly renovated cottage on the lake!? | Checkout is at 11:00 AM. |
| Where is Newly renovated cottage on the lake! located? | Located in Northwest Harwinton, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Harwinton Conservation and Recreation Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum and Warner Theater. KidsPlay Museum and Litchfield First Congregational Church are also within 6 miles (10 km). |
Getting Around
| Transportation | Details |
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| Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury – Oxford) | Waterbury |
Restaurants
| Restaurant | Distance |
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| Starbucks | 7 min drive |
| Dunkin’ | 9 min drive |
| Burger King | 7 min drive |
What’s Nearby
| Attraction | Distance |
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| Harwinton Conservation and Recreation Area | 3 min drive |
| Warner Theater | 8 min drive |
| Connecticut Valley Winery | 9 min drive |
| Litchfield Town Green | 13 min drive |
| Lake Compounce | 29 min drive |
Rules
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| Check in | after 4:00 PM |
| additional_info | Minimum age to rent: 25 |
| Check out | before 11:00 AM |
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Reviews
| Rating | Review | User | Published Date | Liked | Disliked | Title | Description | Stay | Response | Response By |
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| 10/10 | Excellent | Kevin C. | 13 Jun 2024 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | We would definitely stay there again | Perfect location right next to the lake | Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Maureen M. | 13 May 2024 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Mothers Day weekend Celebration | Visited a local winery, Distillary & Ice Cream shop! Ate at Salt Water Grille, Met up with extended family from Mass. |
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Brad W. | 25 Oct 2023 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Fall Trip | Enjoyed the area and the house | Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | dean b. | 12 Sept 2023 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Hidden Gem | The cottage was perfect for my wife and I. Our host was quick to respond with an anwser to our questions. We will be staying there again! | Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Ben K. | 7 Sept 2023 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Perfect neighborhood | Perfect neighborhood, great walking paths and close to a beach | Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | James S., New Tripoli | 30 Aug 2023 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Great Getaway House | We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Harwinton at John’s home. It was perfect for us and offered very nice amenities. The property is very well maintained. A bonus was not having to purchase firewood for our nightly camp fires.
We would highly recommend this place for any small group and would happily rent from John again. |
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Cindy S., Hadley | 23 Aug 2023 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Lovely House | The house was lovely. The kitchen and bathroom are in wonderful condition, and both are stocked with all kinds of things you might need. We enjoyed the grill, fire pit, and playing games in the yard. The lake is across the street, but you need to walk a couple houses down the street and around the corner to get to the nearest beach/access. John is great, and we used his canoe and 2 kayaks for a peaceful trip around the lake a number of times. We put the roll-out cot in the smaller room with the double bed, and it was a little tight, but our teenage daughter was quite happy sleeping (and lounging) on it and being able to share the room with our family friend. There is also a bottled water dispenser which was a wonderful addition. | Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Christine P. | 4 Aug 2023 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Perfect getaway | Absolutely perfect cottage by the lake. Immaculate, simple and comfortable. Owner has thought of everything you might forget and provides many staples. Our second stay and we loved it again! | Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | nicole r. | 30 Jul 2023 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Awesome time and host | Awesome place! The host was super helpful and accessible. We had such a nice visit, fishing and using the lake. House was clean and quaint! Couldn’t have asked for a better time and place! Definitely would stay again and recommend to anyone! | Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Dave G. | 2 Nov 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Cottage as advertised | Very nice and well equipped cottage. We enjoyed our stay and was pleasantly surprised how accommodating and quite the cottage was. We would stay there again. |
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Carolyn G. | 24 Sept 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Loved this property | This was a perfect place to relax and enjoy the environment. So beautiful. Great location. We can’t wait to go back | Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Randy D. | 1 Sept 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Relaxation | Cute and comfortable! | Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Carol B. | 20 Aug 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Hidden gem! | A great lake house …steps to the beach…the owner John thought of everything! Loved it! | Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Jai D., Bethel, Connecticut | 17 Jul 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Exceeded our expectations | My friend and I took our kids (ages 7 and 10) up for a little lake get away. We had such a great time! It was great for kids, but would also be perfect for a couples trip. The lake is so clean and the owner let us borrow his very nice kayak and canoe. So fun! The house is very well stocked, and all the details of the place were very well thought out. The beds are so comfy! The picnic table outside was great for a pizza dinner (there’s a great pizza place very near by). Our first night we enjoyed s’mores by the fire pit. We will definitely be back! | Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 | Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022 | I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay Jai! You were great guests and you’re welcome back anytime. |
| 10/10 | Excellent | Tom B. | 12 Jun 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Secret Gem | The rental unit is a secret gem. Very clean and one of the best well stocked rentals I’ve ever seen. The rental was fantastic. It worked perfectly for what I need it while traveling with my mother. I will definitely be coming back. | Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 | Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2022 | I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay Tom! I look forward to hosting you again and I hope you can stay longer next time. |
| 10/10 | Excellent | Carolyn G. | 24 Sept 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Loved this property | This was a perfect place to relax and enjoy the environment. So beautiful. Great location. We can’t wait to go back | Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Randy D. | 1 Sept 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Relaxation | Cute and comfortable! | Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Carol B. | 20 Aug 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Hidden gem! | A great lake house …steps to the beach…the owner John thought of everything! Loved it! | Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Jai D., Bethel, Connecticut | 17 Jul 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Exceeded our expectations | My friend and I took our kids (ages 7 and 10) up for a little lake get away. We had such a great time! It was great for kids, but would also be perfect for a couples trip. The lake is so clean and the owner let us borrow his very nice kayak and canoe. So fun! The house is very well stocked, and all the details of the place were very well thought out. The beds are so comfy! The picnic table outside was great for a pizza dinner (there’s a great pizza place very near by). Our first night we enjoyed s’mores by the fire pit. We will definitely be back! | Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 | Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022 | I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay Jai! You were great guests and you’re welcome back anytime. |
| 10/10 | Excellent | Tom B. | 12 Jun 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Secret Gem | The rental unit is a secret gem. Very clean and one of the best well stocked rentals I’ve ever seen. The rental was fantastic. It worked perfectly for what I need it while traveling with my mother. I will definitely be coming back. | Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 | Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2022 | I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay Tom! I look forward to hosting you again and I hope you can stay longer next time. |
| 10/10 | Excellent | Carolyn G. | 24 Sept 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Loved this property | This was a perfect place to relax and enjoy the environment. So beautiful. Great location. We can’t wait to go back | Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Randy D. | 1 Sept 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Relaxation | Cute and comfortable! | Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Carol B. | 20 Aug 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Hidden gem! | A great lake house …steps to the beach…the owner John thought of everything! Loved it! | Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Jai D., Bethel, Connecticut | 17 Jul 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Exceeded our expectations | My friend and I took our kids (ages 7 and 10) up for a little lake get away. We had such a great time! It was great for kids, but would also be perfect for a couples trip. The lake is so clean and the owner let us borrow his very nice kayak and canoe. So fun! The house is very well stocked, and all the details of the place were very well thought out. The beds are so comfy! The picnic table outside was great for a pizza dinner (there’s a great pizza place very near by). Our first night we enjoyed s’mores by the fire pit. We will definitely be back! | Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 | Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022 | I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay Jai! You were great guests and you’re welcome back anytime. |
| 10/10 | Excellent | Tom B. | 12 Jun 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Secret Gem | The rental unit is a secret gem. Very clean and one of the best well stocked rentals I’ve ever seen. The rental was fantastic. It worked perfectly for what I need it while traveling with my mother. I will definitely be coming back. | Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 | Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2022 | I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay Tom! I look forward to hosting you again and I hope you can stay longer next time. |
| 10/10 | Excellent | Carolyn G. | 24 Sept 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Loved this property | This was a perfect place to relax and enjoy the environment. So beautiful. Great location. We can’t wait to go back | Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Randy D. | 1 Sept 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Relaxation | Cute and comfortable! | Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Carol B. | 20 Aug 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Hidden gem! | A great lake house …steps to the beach…the owner John thought of everything! Loved it! | Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022 | ||
| 10/10 | Excellent | Jai D., Bethel, Connecticut | 17 Jul 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Exceeded our expectations | My friend and I took our kids (ages 7 and 10) up for a little lake get away. We had such a great time! It was great for kids, but would also be perfect for a couples trip. The lake is so clean and the owner let us borrow his very nice kayak and canoe. So fun! The house is very well stocked, and all the details of the place were very well thought out. The beds are so comfy! The picnic table outside was great for a pizza dinner (there’s a great pizza place very near by). Our first night we enjoyed s’mores by the fire pit. We will definitely be back! | Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 | Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022 | I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay Jai! You were great guests and you’re welcome back anytime. |
| 10/10 | Excellent | Tom B. | 12 Jun 2022 | Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy | None | Secret Gem | The rental unit is a secret gem. Very clean and one of the best well stocked rentals I’ve ever seen. The rental was fantastic. It worked perfectly for what I need it while traveling with my mother. I will definitely be coming back. | Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 | Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2022 | I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay Tom! I look forward to hosting you again and I hope you can stay longer next time. |
