Country getaway in 2 family home, huge yard & grounds, minutes from lakes & more

Cozy rental unit in a historic 2-family home. With a private deck and outdoor shower & full use of the 4 acre property. Just minutes from swimming, hiking, cycling, boating and more! Bring your boat, or rent nearby. Enjoy the area’s many tourist destinations, family attractions, restaurants, vineyards & breweries, antique shops, golf courses and live music!

This private rental unit is located on the second and third floors of a two family house. The owners live in the rest of the house. There are no shared spaces between units. You enter from a second floor deck into the main room, featuring a fully equipped kitchen with an antique farm sink, books, board games, a coffee station and a flat screen tv. Although this room is not huge (200 sq feet) there is ample seating for 8 and a coffee table. For additional dining options there are tray tables available, and a large outdoor dining area. The side bedroom features a twin over double bunk bed. In the front of the house is a small sunroom, which can also be used as a bedroom, with two loveseats for lounging that pull out into twin size beds. Up a set of stairs is a charming converted attic. (Please note that this is a loft style space with very low sloped ceilings - 5’ 10” at its highest) There is one queen and two twin beds. The bathroom includes a tub/shower, bidet equipped toilet, and vanity stocked with amenities. There is a spacious outdoor shower at the base of the steps

This unit is accessed by an outdoor stairway, guests must be able to climb stairs. The stairs to the third floor bedroom are a bit steep.

The entire unit, outdoor shower, and deck is your private space. You also have full access to the patio, outdoor dining table, screened porch, yard, gardens, pool (14 feet x 48 inch saltwater), grill, hammock and fire pit. The owners do not use any of the backyard amenities when our guests are outside - when you are using the pool, patio, screened porch, etc. you will not be sharing with anyone!

There is parking available for several cars. There is a pack and play for those with a small child. TV is ROKU equipped so you can access all your streaming accounts. Pool is open seasonally. We are on well water and a septic system. For those who dislike the taste of well water, we provide a Brita pitcher. There is one outdoor security camera which only shows the entrance to the unit, there are no other cameras inside or outside. My husband John and I live in the other half of the house and are available for anything you may need.


Our house is just minutes from Pickerel Lake, Bashan Lake, Upper and Lower Moodus lakes, Day Pond State Park, Salmon River State Forest, and more! Our welcome book includes detailed information on all of the local attractions.

House Rules:
- Check-in: after 3:00 PM Check-out: 11:00 AM. No late check-out as our cleaners arrive shortly after 11:00
- Guest limit strictly enforced. No parties or events. No visitors without prior permission.
- No pets.
- "Quieter" hours are 9 pm through 7 am on weekdays and 11 pm to 7 am on weekends. We don’t expect silence but during these hours please keep noise/voices at reasonably low levels. At all times please be respectful of us and our neighbors and refrain from yelling, screaming, and very loud music.
- We are on a septic system. DO NOT flush anything except toilet paper. Dispose of wipes (even "flushable"), tissues, paper towels, sanitary items, etc. in the trash. In the kitchen sink always use the provided sink strainer and dump food particles from the strainer into the garbage. IF FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS RULE results in clogged pipes, you will be responsible for any plumbing fees to unclog.
- Children must be attended at all times. No children allowed outside without an adult present.
- Window screens are designed to keep bugs out – not to keep kids in. If you have young children, to prevent falls only open windows from the top down (don’t forget to push the screen to the top as well)
- If you need to take out any trash or recyclables please place in the bins to the right of the garage. Trash bags left outside attracts nighttime wildlife!
- Please no food or beverages in bed.
- Absolutely no smoking or vaping inside or on the deck. Smoking and vaping of legal substances allowed on patio or at fire pit only. Please use the provided covered ashtrays for all ash and butts. Do not leave butts on patio or lawn.
- No candles or open flames.
- No diving or jumping into pool. Ladder must be locked when pool is not in use. Children must be attended at all times while in pool. Swim at your own risk.
- When using hammock: take care getting in and out. No standing or jumping. Gentle rocking is fine but no forceful swinging. Two person maximum. Children using hammock must be supervised at all times.
- For your safety please do not enter the garage, barn, or greenhouse. The smaller screened porch on the front of the house is reserved for the owners.
- Please refrain from cooking foods that leave a strong lingering odor, such as curry or fried fish, inside. You are welcome to cook these foods on the grill.
- When using the fire pit or grill, do not leave unattended.


CT Shoreline 25 miles
Bradley International Airport 35 miles
Boston 115 miles
New York City 120 miles
Mohegan Sun Casino 26 miles
Foxwoods Casino 30 miles