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Your Private Winter Retreat: The Ultimate Ski & Boarder Basecamp
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Double Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Your Private Winter Retreat: The Ultimate Ski & Boarder Basecamp
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Sherman
Sherman is home to this cottage. John Kane House and Morrison Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Thunder Ridge Ski Resort and Valley Golf Center. Richter Arts Center and Charles Ives Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting.
Sherman, CT
What's nearby
- Candlewood Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Vassar College - 43 min drive - 54.8 km
- Marist College - 50 min drive - 64.3 km
- Culinary Institute of America - 54 min drive - 68.5 km
- Sacred Heart University - 56 min drive - 59.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Mama’s Bagels - 15 min drive
- Starbucks - 13 min drive
- American Pie Company - 5 min drive
- The Abbey - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
16 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sarah s.
16 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
sarah s.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brooke B.
21 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing weekend get away
Brooke B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah O.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Sarah O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan S.
31 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter visit
Susan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa D.
24 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sherman getaway
Lisa D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robyn M.
3 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robyn M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sarah s.
30 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, cozy and stylish cottage.
sarah s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danna E.
15 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home on Candlewood Lake!
Danna E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
About the host
Hosted by Dana Ewing
Welcome to Candlewood Cottage, a dream turned reality by your hosts, Chris and Dana. Chris, whocherished his summer memories by the lakes in Pennsylvania, always envisioned owning a lakehouse.Dana, initially hesitant, soon shared this dream, leading them on a quest for the perfect lakeside home.
After spending a decade renting summer homes and creating cherished family memories on Candlewood Lake, their search culminated
in 2022, when they discovered a hidden gem in Sherman - the Candlewood Cottage.
Immediately recognizing its potential, Chris and Dana poured their love and creativity into the1940's home, transforming the cottage into a cozy retreat for relaxation, comfort and fun. As you step into Candlewood Cottage, you're not just entering a house, but a realization of a shared dream, a space crafted with care and joy, ready to welcome you to create your own unforgettable moments.
After spending a decade renting summer homes and creating cherished family memories on Candlewood Lake, their search culminated
in 2022, when they discovered a hidden gem in Sherman - the Candlewood Cottage.
Immediately recognizing its potential, Chris and Dana poured their love and creativity into the1940's home, transforming the cottage into a cozy retreat for relaxation, comfort and fun. As you step into Candlewood Cottage, you're not just entering a house, but a realization of a shared dream, a space crafted with care and joy, ready to welcome you to create your own unforgettable moments.
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