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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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East Haddam, CT
  • Bashan Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Goodspeed Opera House
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Devil's Hopyard State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

You and your Family deserve a break. Relax and enjoy lake front living

2 story lake front cottage. Sleeps 8 in 2-Bedrooms 10 steps off the rear deck lies the Modus Reservoir, a 450 acre fresh water, trophy bass lake and private dock. Free use of kayak & paddle boat and all the water toys. Cottage comes completely furnished and ready for your vacation. Bring your own boat for added fun. Private lake front community. Less than 5 miles from Good Speed Opera House and the CT River. Casinos 20 mins away. Washer & Dryer on premise. Enjoy the private calmness or bring the friends & family. About 1 hr from Hartford and 2.5 Hrs from NYC. Everything is new inside and out and we have all the comforts of home. large gas grill, cable TV, wireless Internet, fully stocked kitchen and much more. We have had guest from around the world and most come back every year.

Property manager

Karl or Sharlene Kieslich New England Cottages LLC

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: No events allowed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

East Haddam

Located in East Haddam, this holiday home is on the waterfront. East Haddam Historical Society and Museum and Goodspeed Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mark's Tree Farm Zip Line and Sundial Herb Garden. Essex Steam Train and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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East Haddam, CT

What's nearby

  • Bashan Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Machimoodus State Park - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Goodspeed Opera House - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Devil's Hopyard State Park - 15 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Gillette Castle State Park - 18 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 30 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scotties Frozen Custard - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ming Garden Chinese Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maria's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Two Wrasslin' Cats Coffee House & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ichiban Asian Bistro - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is You and your Family deserve a break. Relax and enjoy lake front living pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at You and your Family deserve a break. Relax and enjoy lake front living?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You and your Family deserve a break. Relax and enjoy lake front living?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is You and your Family deserve a break. Relax and enjoy lake front living located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Bashan Lake and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Amasa Day House. Machimoodus State Park and Banner Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake House

Every thing was great, nice property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy-Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake house

Had a wonderful time! Lake was so much fun and the owners were very communicative to us! Loved the kayaks and dock…amazing sunrises
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P., FAIRPORT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect lake house getaway

We absolutely loved the Lake house. We really enjoyed outdoor area it was perfect the seating options ,grill and fire pit made out week stay perfect. It’s a little off the beaten path but it’s perfect after a day of sightseeing and taking in all the sights in Connecticut. If you looking for a perfect getaway destination this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation spot!

It was our second stay at this location and this time was for two weeks! The property is a beautiful lake front getaway! Clean and well maintained The owner Karl was a pleasure to deal with. We definitely will be back in 2022.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lakefront Property

Spent the weekend at the lake house to celebrate a birthday. Beautiful home/property. We loved being on the lake and the home had all the amenities we needed. Will definitely come back with family as kids would love this in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Soulsurvivor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beauteous rest with amazing views

The cottage is everything one could need or want when wanting to enjoy quiet surrounded by nature. The hosts really set it up with all one needs to feel like they are home away from home. They communicated well and made sure we knew we could reach out to them for any needs. I left out a star due to water issues which has nothing to do with the host but location I’m sure. We had to keep waiting for it to be available for showers and with teens the complaints must be heard and thus that should be mentioned in the description. For grown ups we manage more gracefully with patience. That was the only thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Beautiful

My entire experience was phenomenal. The Lake House was beautiful, clean, and decorative. Thank you for allowing me to get engaged here. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a friends trip

We had an amazing stay at the Avery Lynn cottage. We rented the house for a weekend for a girls birthday getaway with some friends and the house was perfect. The lake is beautiful and the view from the house was amazing. We loved all of the different options for places to sit in the yard, from the deck, to near the grill to the Adirondack chairs at the firepit by the water. The inside of the house was delightfully decorated and had plenty of room for the 5 of us to putz around the kitchen or hangout on the couches. We brought our own kayaks and SUP and were glad we did because the lake was so big and there was so much to explore. We had plans to explore the area but enjoyed the amenities so much we ended just staying at the house the whole time. Host was responsive and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ozgur (Ozzy) C., NYC

What a Pleasant Surprise!

We rented the house in April for a week and our experience couldn't be better. The location was perfect and the property was well maintained. My 10-year old daughter and her best friend enjoyed the dock and the lake every single day while my 18-year old daughter, my wife and I spent a lot of time together at the porch with conversation over coffee watching the sunrise in the mornings and full moon reflecting over the lake at nights. We caught a lot of sun fish and pickerel right from the dock and kids were so excited to set them free after we took couple pictures with them. Karl was also pleasure to deal with. We loved our stay in this property and will definitely try to come back as soon as our schedules allow.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Mike K.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lakefront long weekend

very nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful location and gorgeous home!

My family and I had a fabulous time. The views are stunning, it was great to have access to the kayaks that the kids just loved, and the house was beautiful and cheerful, with everything you’d need. The area is incredible, with amazing foliage when we stayed this fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We so enjoyed this property! Beautiful setting, multiple decks for lounging and gazing out at the lake and the foliage. We loved kayaking and making a fire in the fire pit. The house was bright and cheery, clean and the kitchen was so nice and spacious! The house was well stocked with everything we needed including delicious coffees and cocoas. We loved surrounding area and enjoyed leaf peeping, charming farms including a nearby animal reserve with donkeys, horses and more! The parks in the area are terrific too especially Gillette Castle and Devils Hopyard and we love crossing over the gorgeous Connecticut river and the charming swingbridge. Not too far also from the coast and we enjoyed visiting the many gorgeous parks and beaches there as well. Overall a great experience!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous property!

My husband & I stayed for a weekend with our boys (13, 11, 8) and had a wonderful time! The views of the foliage across the water were gorgeous, and we spent most of our time outside (The house has a balcony/deck, patio, grassy area with a fire pit, AND a dock to hang out on). The house itself was super clean, plenty of space, and all the amenities she could ask for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August vacation

Great time swimming and boating. Great views of sunrise from out in the water. Very relaxing property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely house

we had a great time with the kids, playing on the water and also had some trips to 6 flags and lake compounce and in general just exploring the local area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

A lovely and relaxing getaway on the lake. Perfect for my husband and I, along with our toddler. Having the beach close by was amazing and the deck was the perfect place to spend time. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karl W., LEANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lake House

Nice location right in the lake. Small dock and kayaks were a great bonus. House had all the necessities and more. Wonderful trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway Spot with all the Perks!

We were looking for a place to relax while visiting family in the area and this cottage delivers. The real gem though is the backyard and lake. Plenty of seating on two tiers of decking and patio plus an awesome dock with additional places to relax. The neighborhood beach and swimming area plus kayaks, paddle boats, canoe and life jackets available for our personal use added so much to the value of the rental. If you have kids, bring life vests for them as the 4 available are for 90lbs +. Great place we would gladly visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect getaway

After moving our wedding date three times and abandoneding our European honeymoon we need a nice romantic place to enjoy sometime with our toddler and this house exceeded my expectations! Form the time you come down the walk way and get the first glimpse of the lake until you walk out on the deck this cottage wows you. Also the host provides you with all you need to feel at home. Very warm and inviting even on a cool rainy New England day we en joked cuddling un and just looking out the window. Thank you for a wonderful weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing week

House was very well stocked. Clean, very nicely decorated. We loved the use of dock and kayaks. We caught 12 fish! Even the dogs had a great time in the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect lake getaway

The lake house was very clean and well organized. The water was perfect for our children to play in. Deep enough you could jump off the dock and shallow enough next to shoreline that the toddler can stand and watch the fishes. The lake itself and neighborhood was quiet. Wonderful memories made by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eileen L., South Dennis MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream spot

This home was so beautiful! The photos were great but the location and the home were even better than the photos could show. It was quiet and so very comfortable! We’ve already booked again for next year. Loved it loved it loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Week on the Water

We had a wonderful week in this beautiful lake house. We swam, kayaked, fished, and my teen girls sunbathed on the dock while I read on in the comfy seating on the deck. The beds were very comfortable and the layout of the kitchen and living room was great. Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jenna l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and easy.

Clean as a whistle. Just as advertised. Manageable size with fully stocked kitchen. Owners have thought of everything. Neighbors were very kind. It was a peaceful and relaxing week! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Karl or Sharlene Kieslich New England Cottages LLC

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New England Cottages owns and manages vacation properties along the CT shore line We also have a newly remodeled Victorian Inn in Wallingford
All of our properties are fully furnished and ready for vacation fun.

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English, Dutch
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