#24 *Serenity* A Lakefront Cottage Retreat

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A wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a calm lake with autumn foliage.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a wooden dining table with chairs.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a round coffee table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Middletown, CT
  • Place, Cromwell Meadows Wildlife Management Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cromwell Commons Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wesleyan University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Common Spaces

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Middletown

Located in Middletown, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wadsworth Falls State Park and Dinosaur State Park, while Hole in the Wall Theater and New Britain Museum of American Art are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at New Britain Stadium or Newington Tennis Center.
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Middletown, CT

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Meadows Wildlife Management Area - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cromwell Commons Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Connecticut River State Wildlife Area - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Connecticut River - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Wesleyan University - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Berlin Station - 15 min drive
  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is #24 *Serenity* A Lakefront Cottage Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at #24 *Serenity* A Lakefront Cottage Retreat?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at #24 *Serenity* A Lakefront Cottage Retreat on 10 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,442, 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 #24 *Serenity* A Lakefront Cottage Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at #24 *Serenity* A Lakefront Cottage Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #24 *Serenity* A Lakefront Cottage Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is #24 *Serenity* A Lakefront Cottage Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Wesleyan University and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Cromwell Commons Shopping Center. General Mansfield House and Middlesex Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful picturesque view of the lake!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little place with a great water layout in the backyard. House is in great condition and the communication is frequent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake view was lovely. Everything in the house seemed very new and beautiful. Appliances were all new and high end. The host responded immediately when we had questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was cozy and comfortable. The location was great while dropping our son off at Wesleyan University for his sophomore year. The lake was a peaceful place to relax and read.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our 3rd time staying and everything was as expected. New updates to the bathroom were nice surprise. Thanks again for a lovely stay while we visited our daughter at Wesleyan.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Next to Wildlife Preserve

We loved to sit each day and watch the birds and animals that used the lake - it was so peaceful! Very restful stay - thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean comfy convenient

Perfect little cottage for visiting our son at Wesleyan
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Connecticut visit

Quiet and peaceful cottage. Clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Great location to sight see and visit local attractions. Loved sitting relaxing by the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

Great location. Beautiful view. Quiet and relaxing. I loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

We had a wonderful stay at this property! The house itself was beautiful—spacious, clean, and incredibly comfortable. The setting was just as impressive, offering peaceful views and a great atmosphere to relax and unwind. Everything was exactly as described, if not better. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a serene and well-appointed home base for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure bliss!

Excellent property with superb views! Host was super responsive and polite when answering any questions. House was exactly as pictured and a perfect home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing

It was nice to be in a place with absolutely everything you need, up to date appliances and an awesome location. We will be back for sure next time we are in town
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Setting. Very comfortable.

Great stay while our son moved into Wesleyan University. It was a nice alternative to staying at one of the local hotels. Clean and comfortable. We love the deck off the back with serene views of that lake. 5 minute drive to Wesleyan University. Will stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House on the lake

It’s a nice summer cottage. Great deck and view of the water. Close to Middletown and Wesleyan University. Very nice deck and relaxing fire pit by the pond.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Stay

This was a nice and tranquil location…not too far away from home with a beautiful view of the pond. The house was clean and had all the amenities I needed. I brought a few “just in case” items, but didn’t need to use them. I would definitely stay here again…just to get away from the busyness of everyday life.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Meet me half way

Met a friend from Pennsylvania. Had a wonderful weekend in this cozy little house. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Swrene

Very nice and prompt communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for us. There was a few things I wanted to mention. One of the coffee tables is broken, there is a nail on sticking up on the stairs going up. And, the couch is really really uncomfortable. Otherwise, the stay was awesome! We plan to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice flipped house, conveniently located

We stayed at Serenity for 4 days over the Christmas Holiday while visiting elderly parents who no longer have room for our family of 4. The house is being renovated and love the updates so far. We had a mishap with one of the electric heaters upon arrival and our host sent someone out immediately to fix (a surprise since this was Christmas weekend). We could have used a few more towels but enjoyed our stay. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Enjoyed our stay. Relaxing and peaceful view of the pond. Enjoyed morning coffee on the large deck and beds were comfortable. The kitchen area was well appointed though it did get warm with no ac. We bought a fan and directed airflow into the kitchen from the cooler living room area and it worked nicely to cool the kitchen with the bathroom door closed. Bathroom had a musty smell only when the fan was not on. Would stay again, convenient location for our purposes. Overall good experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting Daughter at Wesleyan

We had a great time at this waterfront property. We were in town for a week to visit our daughter who just started college at Wesleyan. The house was a 5-10 minute drive to the campus depending on traffic. Very convenient and much better than spending a week in a hotel. The host was very responsive and we had everything we needed. The lake was a bonus for me. I brought a fly rod and spent my down time catching bass and blue gill while my wife relaxed gazing at the beautiful views. We spotted a giant carp cruising around in the water as well, but I opted not to play around with a fish that size. 😂 We would stay there again and appreciate the host for a pleasant stay. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice enough place

Overall, the property is OK, and it was clean. Yes, the appliances were high-end, but the furniture definitely needs updating, especially the living room sofa and chair -- not easy to get out of and no support. We didn't need to use it, but if someone had to sleep on the sofabed, it would probably have been very uncomfortable. With the cooler weather, we were very disappointed that all windows did not have screens (or the screens had holes in them) so they could not be opened. Upstairs had no window screens at all, so windows had to remain closed. What we enjoyed most was the back deck overlooking the lake. We brought citronella candles and sat out late afternoon/early evening. When we made the reservation, we did not realize the "host" was a rental agency. Communication was very difficult in the weeks before our stay. We had several emails and phone calls go unanswered.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my first Vrbo experience. Definitely worth it! The host was quick to respond to questions, and the house rules were easy to understand and follow. As for the house itself, I loved the view of the lake, even if weather kept me from going outside due to the storms. Everything was clean, simple to find, and comfortable. From super soft sheets to nightstand touch lamps, I got some solid, relaxing sleep. Thoroughly enjoyed the vibe, especially given I was down for a work trip. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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