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Adirondack-Style/Cottage-Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views-Peaceful!

Adirondack-Style/Cottage-Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views-Peaceful!

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Roaring Bear Cabin nestled in the ferns
Front view facing lake
Interior
Living room fireplace
Sitting area in guest bedroom
 Bedroom with new queen memory foam mattress.

Overview of Adirondack-Style/Cottage-Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views-Peaceful!

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Salisbury, CT
  • Popular LocationMount Riga State Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Frissell13 min drive
  • Popular LocationLime Rock Park20 min drive
  • AirportHartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Futon sitting area

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Adirondack-Style/Cottage-Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views-Peaceful!

“ROARING BEAR” cabin a fully restored and updated Adirondack style cabin originally built in 1922, situated on a pine forested hillside overlooking East Twin Lake- Lake Washining. It has a relaxed, attractive cabin decor featuring quality rugs, bedding, linens, quilts, antiques and original artwork.

Adjacent to a large 1500+ acre nature preserve, the cottage is private, but not remote (about 1200 ft distant above the lake), yet away from and above the typical noise of a Summer Lake cabins and close nearby cottages. A private dock and swim float are down at the lake and the rental includes a canoe or kayak.

There are two large (unscreened) porches at the cabin to enjoy the beautiful sunsets, lake and mountain views facing westward to the southern Berkshire Mountains (Taconic Range).

Power boat and pontoon boat rentals, breakfast and lunch are available at O’Hara’s Landing, just ¼ mile from the dock and cabin.
A complete new kitchen has recently been installed with stainless gas stove cook top, cabinets, corian counters and double stainless sink, microwave, convection oven, dishwasher, butler refrigerator and wine cooler. The water pressure system has also been enhanced to provide comfortable amenities, but preserve its woodsy cabin appeal.

Twin Lakes is situated nearby the Salisbury/Taconic, CT, South Edgemont/Sheffield/Great Barrington, MA areas with a wide range of great restaurants, equine centers, performing arts, music and dance festivals and chamber arts programs including Tanglewood, Music Mountain, Jacobs Pillow, Sharon Playhouse, Infinity Music Hall and Yale Summer Summer Music Programs at the Battell Stovkel Estate in nearby Norwalk. There are also a number of local vineyards nearby offering an opportunity to try local area wines of superb qualities while meeting new or old friends.

In addition to myriad water sports, kayaking, canoeing and fantastic fishing opportunities on Twin Lakes, there are hiking trails on site adjacent to the cabin as well as numerous nearby access points to the Appalachian Mountain Trail system within 2 miles.

Twin Lakes is an exceptionally unique area, with a wide variety of amenities which has largely been undeveloped by the building of new Lakeside "mega homes" and clear cutting of properties to enhance owners personal lifestyles and views while destroying everyone else’s which has occurred in many other formerly beautiful lake areas.

Suitability:
• Minimum Age Limit for Renters
• Unsuitable for elderly, obese or incapacitated
• Children welcome
• Wheelchair inaccessible
• Non-smoking only

A small dog will be considered with a pet fee.

Property manager

John and Susan Senning

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets considered-fee may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Weatogue

Located in Salisbury, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Riga State Park and Mount Everett State Reservation, while Ashley House and Music Mountain are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room and Clarke Outdoors. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Map
Salisbury, CT

What's nearby

  • Mount Riga State Park - 10 min drive
  • Mount Frissell - 13 min drive
  • Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room - 14 min drive
  • Lime Rock Park - 20 min drive
  • Bash Bish Falls State Park - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 12 min drive
  • The Boat House - 16 min drive
  • Industry Kitchen - 11 min drive
  • Picante S - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adirondack-Style/Cottage-Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views-Peaceful! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Adirondack-Style/Cottage-Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views-Peaceful!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Adirondack-Style/Cottage-Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views-Peaceful!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Adirondack-Style/Cottage-Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views-Peaceful! located?

This family-friendly Salisbury cottage is located on a lake, 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Housatonic River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mount Frissell and Ashley House. Scoville Memorial Library and Mount Riga State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

karen f.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beware
Primitive at best.. cabin/driveway/dock area. Everything in desperate need of maintenance. Cannot keep food inside or out(where refrig is) due to ants/bears/spiders. No A/C or TV.. furniture (inside and out) all in desperate need of updating. Does have a view in one direction.. albeit shady and damp.
Stayed 57 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just far enough away
That half-mile of rugged driveway really makes you feel like you are leaving civilization for something simpler, pure, and primitive. Although the rustic cabin has all the basic and a few not-so-basic comforts, the real pleasure of the place is the immersion in nature: views of deer cavorting from the porch, fireflies flickering in the treetops, birdsong at daybreak, summer rain on the roof, the smell of pine sap, the taste of fresh berries ripening at the forest's edge. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

The location is stunning and house cozy and well-appointed.
The location of this cabin is stunning - the views of the twin lakes are clear from the porch, living room and bedrooms. Cabin is simple and clean and has everything you could need - great place for grilling and eating outdoors. Our kids (ages 5 and 7) also loved it. We spent our afternoons down at the dock everyday to close the day. Perfect launching spot for nearby towns and attractions!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nicolle k.

CUTEST LITTLE CABIN
My husband and I rented this cottage for a long weekend July 2013. This place was terrific...we spent a long weekend here and enjoyed every minute of it! It was super secluded and quiet, exactly what we were looking for coming from the crowded and noisy city. It is definitely a little rustic but that is exactly what makes it soo charming and cute. The view of the lake was spectacular, and each evening we would watch the sun set over the lake. We swam and fished on the lake during the day, then walked back up to the house for dinner. There is a little farm stand very close by where you can purchase fresh produce (its the cutest little stand!) and the kitchen at the cabin is fully equipped with everything you could ever need to cook. The owners Susan & John seem like lovely people, and they were incredibly helpful and easy to work with. This is such a lovely place with great access to everything...beautiful surroundings...a fun place to stay! We would definitely come back again and are looking forward to the next time make it up there!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Empty Nesters Retreat
After coming up to Twin Lakes for 26 years with children and friends, we now find ourselves able to come here as a couple to sit quietly on the beautiful front porch watching the sun set. The pictures that John and Susan supplied on the web sight show the authentic beauty of the interior design. The sense of history that surrounds the cabin in the Litchfield Hills is breathtaking. It is an amazing experience to watch the deer walk across the front, listen to the birds chirping and the sense of quiet isolation that surrounds the cabin. Everyone associated with the cabin was accomodating and welcoming from the Property Manager, Melody who met us at O'Hara's in the pouring rain; to Robin, the incredibly resourceful general contractor who showed up immediately when we needed him as well as the caretakers of the beautiful Isola Bella Island across the Lake. The owners were also very attentive and responsive and very welcoming. Although the long driveway leading up to the cabin is certainly daunting initially, with it's hairpin turns and narrowness of the road, it is manageable although we never drove up and down at night. The cabin was ideal for our needs as a couple - the kitchen facilities were luxurious for a cabin in the woods and the shower was great and the double bed was very comfortable! We had a wonderful and restful 2 weeks here and not only would we recommend it to another couple, we look forward to the opportunity to return again next year.

About the host

Hosted by John and Susan Senning

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The cabin was built by our grandfather, John Hunter Stearns, in 1922. We are always in awe when we drive up the .7 mile access road and realize that it was built at a time when constructing such a road up the side of a hill was extremely diffucult and yet it it has served all of his descendants so well for many generations as has the cabin.
The cabin sits nestled under towering pines, with amazing, unique panoramic mountain and lake views- bathed in peace and quiet.

Why they chose this property

While the cabin maintains it's charming rustic exterior, the interior has been upgraded to provide modern conveniences and comfort without compromising or changing it's authentic appeal.

We have been stewards of the property for over 40 years. Our children have learned to fish and use power boats here. We were married 25 years ago on 'Isola Bella' (beautiful Island) in the center of the lake at a most lovely event where we transported all of our guests to the island by classic powerboats.
It is a natural getaway where you are afforded privacy without compromising expansive views of the entire southern Berkshire mountain range.
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