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Carriage House on Washington's Historic Green
A hot tub in a backyard with a wooden deck, stone steps, and a wooden house in the background.
A backyard patio with stone flooring, a round table, and chairs.
A stone patio with outdoor furniture, including a table and chairs, and a built-in barbecue grill.
On Washington's Historic Green Surrounded by Country Estates

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Washington, CT
  • Place, Steep Rock Preserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Candlewood Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Quinnipiac University
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Full 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Full 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Best Home & Walking Location! 2HrsNYC, Great Restaurants, Shops, Gas BBQ,Hot Tub

Highest rated historic Carriage House in the best location. Washington is the best country rural retreat within 2 hours of NYC - the best restaurants, shopping, land preserves, Lake Waramaug State Park & Beach, and nearby Mohawk Mountain Skiing. If you are searching for the perfect country escape in Washington this restored vintage carriage house is for you! Located on Washington's Historic Green, this 3-bedroom home and Spa is surrounded by magnificent Rossiter-designed shingle-style mansions and the Gunnery Prep School - perfect for walking and for pets. It is within a mile of the Mayflower Inn and Spa (great Tap Room, porch dining and piano weekends), the Gunn Library, the Depot shopping area and numerous other restaurants, cafes, galleries, and boutiques. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a sub-zero refrigerator and gas range, library with fireplace, dining room for 12 guests, and a large living room. Flat screen tvs, wifi, central heat and air conditioning, down feather beds, comforters and pillows, Frette cotton sheets and bathrobes are just a few of the luxury amenities you will enjoy. The outside raised deck has a gas barbeque. Bicylces and lawn games.

The location is one of the best historic walking neighborhoods in Washington, Litchfield County's most desirable town. Jog or hike into the nearby Steep Rock Land Preserve. Close by are antique shops, wonderful boutiques, art galleries, farm stands, golfing, hiking, fly fishing, canoeing/kayaking/tubing, Mohawk Mountain Ski Area and Lake Waramaug beaches.
Washington is exceptional for its excellent restaurants, spas, antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, farms, historic homes, gardens, vineyards, distilleries, and orchards. The Gilmore Girls creator modelled Stars Hollow, the perfect Connecticut town, after Washington and the Independence Inn after the Mayflower Inn. It is the current or former home to many artists, writers, actors and Wall Street executives – referred to as "more Vermont, than Vermont" and "the un-Hamptons". Nature preserves, Lake Waramaug, and the Shepaug River offer extensive hiking, biking, and water activities. Mohawk and Sundown Ski Areas , Lime Rock Raceway, and Quassy Amusement Park are all a short drive.

This home was acquired for its architectural interest and Historic Green setting in Washington's most scenic neighborhoods. All are beautifully landscaped with flowering trees and shrubs, flagstone terraces with gas barbeques, and spa hot tub. Each has been exquisitely re-designed and furnished with art and antiques, elegant bedrooms and new luxury bathrooms, and chef's kitchens with new stainless steel appliances. Relax and refresh with Frette pressed cotton sheets, plush towels and bathrobes, Bigelow bath amenities, down featherbeds, comforters and pillows. Maid, catering, private chef and massage services are optional. Enjoy central heat and air conditioning, WiFi, flat screen televisions with dvds, cable and movie channels, central sound systems, and central alarms.

Within an hour are the cultural centers of Lenox MA, Hartford CT and New Haven (Yale).
Washington is an easy low traffic 1 3/4 hour drive from NYC or Boston.

Maid service ($30/hour), catering, and baby sitting are available for an additional charge.
Pets are welcome.

Master Bedroom: King Bed with private Bathroom
Bedroom 2: King Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Sofa Bed

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 271690
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Washington

Located in Washington, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Candlewood Lake and Steep Rock Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hollister House Garden and Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden. Flanders Nature Center and Glebe House Museum and The Gertrude Jekyll Garden are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Washington, CT

What's nearby

  • Steep Rock Preserve - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Candlewood Lake - 20 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Lake Compounce - 45 min drive - 52.8 km
  • Lime Rock Park - 51 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Quinnipiac University - 58 min drive - 72.7 km

Getting around

  • Appalachian Trail - 40 min drive
  • Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪G.W. Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nicks Country Kitchen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Tea Room - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Marty's Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Home & Walking Location! 2HrsNYC, Great Restaurants, Shops, Gas BBQ,Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Washington: spa pool, walk to dining?

As of 4 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Washington: spa pool, walk to dining on 3 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,272, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Best Home & Walking Location! 2HrsNYC, Great Restaurants, Shops, Gas BBQ,Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best Home & Walking Location! 2HrsNYC, Great Restaurants, Shops, Gas BBQ,Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Home & Walking Location! 2HrsNYC, Great Restaurants, Shops, Gas BBQ,Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Best Home & Walking Location! 2HrsNYC, Great Restaurants, Shops, Gas BBQ,Hot Tub located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Steep Rock Preserve and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Institute for American Indian Studies Museum and Research Center. Hollister House Garden and Mount Bushnell State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Cleanliness

2.0/10

Check-in

2.0/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

2.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Tim C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
this is the worst place I’ve ever rented. I am not going to waste anymore time with this mistake, but I would encourage people to see for themselves!! Posh pads should be ashamed of taking advantage of people
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
This guest was requesting a discount on this home before booking which I could not offer given it was a holiday and graduation weekend and very low priced. He then booked. Immediately upon check in he lied about my listing saying the sofa bedroom (the 3rd sleeping area) was deceptive as it was not a regular bedroom despite my listing clearly describing it as a sofa bedroom plus the photo showing it as a sofa bedroom/den and demanded a partial refund or he would post a bad review (after my 25 reviews avraging 9.8/10 and professional cleaning and luxury linens and prefessional pressed laundry service). The house was perect and this is a revenge review. I politely declined for the reasons above. Kirby has been rented since 2005 with the best reviews for its quality, location and design and has always been a guest favorite.

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Brighenti

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I am in the boutique luxury hotel business and have purchased, renovated and furnished several homes in the Washington/Roxbury area as luxury rental homes with all of the wonderful amenities you would expect in a great hotel - the best beds with down featherbeds, comforters and pillows, Frette cotton sheets, bath lines, and bathrobes, antiques, new kitchens, and more.

Why they chose this property

Washington's historic green is a fantastic walking neighborhood of Washington's finest historic country estates and 18th century homes. It is within walking distance of the Mayflower Inn and the Steeprock Land Preserve. Bicycles are proided.

What makes this property unique

Welcome to PoshPadsCT - our collection of pristine renovated country rental homes located in historic, rural Litchfield County, within a scenic 2-hour drive from NYC. Washington is exceptional for its excellent restaurants, spas, antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, farms, historic homes, gardens, vineyards, distilleries, and orchards. The Gilmore Girls creator modelled Stars Hollow, the perfect Connecticut town, after Washington and the Independence Inn after the Mayflower Inn. It is the current or former home to many artists, writers, actors and Wall Street executives – referred to as "more Vermont, than Vermont" and "the un-Hamptons". Nature preserves, Lake Waramaug, and the Shepaug River offer extensive hiking, biking, and water activities. Mohawk and Sundown Ski Areas , Lime Rock Raceway, and Quassy Amusement Park are all a short drive.

Each home was acquired for its architectural interest and private country setting in Washington's or Roxbury's most scenic neighborhoods. All are beautifully landscaped with flowering trees and shrubs, and gas barbeques. Each has been exquisitely re-designed and furnished with art and antiques, elegant bedrooms and new luxury bathrooms, and chef's kitchens with new stainless steel appliances. Relax and refresh with Frette pressed cotton sheets, plush towels and bathrobes, Bigelow bath amenities, down featherbeds, comforters and pillows. Maid, catering, private chef and massage services are optional. Enjoy central heat and air conditioning, WiFi, flat screen televisions with dvds, cable and movie channels, central sound systems, central vacuums, and central alarms.

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