10/10 Excellent
Joseph C.
31 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cliff Drive
Joseph C.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025
Entire home
Sun Filled Lake House Living
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
6.0 out of 10
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Avon, CT
- Place, Horse Guard State Park2 min drive
- Place, Apex Go Karting3 min drive
- Place, Connecticut Convention Center24 min drive
- Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)31 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Sun Filled Lake House Living
Enjoy life in a lake cottage while maintaining short commutes and everyday conveniences at this centrally-located lake house in a quiet, mid century old-time lake community convenient to absolutely everything.
This is an early 1900s guesthouse in a lake community originally built for weekend retreats from the “big cities” of Hartford and Torrington. Secret Lake was a community of weekend and summer retreats not far from traditional work places used by families in the early mid 1900’s as their get-away havens without complicated travel to far way lands. The home had a fairly low ceiling with a loft above which I raised upon purchasing. Other than that, the architecture is original. Come enjoy how life used to be in classic mid century American times.
It’s all yours.
I can be reached by phone or text 24/7. Cell phone provided upon booking.
In 2005 Money Magazine rated Avon third safest town in America.
This home is centrally located, situated under a 30 minute drive to the UCONN Health Center, Hospital of Central Connecticut, Hartford Hospital, and St. Francis hospital in Hartford. Also just a 35 minute commute will bring you to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington!
✅ This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $50 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $2 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional.
To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots.
If you have any questions, just message us anytime! Happy to help!
This is an early 1900s guesthouse in a lake community originally built for weekend retreats from the “big cities” of Hartford and Torrington. Secret Lake was a community of weekend and summer retreats not far from traditional work places used by families in the early mid 1900’s as their get-away havens without complicated travel to far way lands. The home had a fairly low ceiling with a loft above which I raised upon purchasing. Other than that, the architecture is original. Come enjoy how life used to be in classic mid century American times.
It’s all yours.
I can be reached by phone or text 24/7. Cell phone provided upon booking.
In 2005 Money Magazine rated Avon third safest town in America.
This home is centrally located, situated under a 30 minute drive to the UCONN Health Center, Hospital of Central Connecticut, Hartford Hospital, and St. Francis hospital in Hartford. Also just a 35 minute commute will bring you to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington!
✅ This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $50 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $2 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional.
To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots.
If you have any questions, just message us anytime! Happy to help!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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 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
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
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About the area
Avon
Located in Avon, this holiday home is on a lake. Talcott Mountain State Park and Miss Porter's School are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Flamig Farm and Talcott Mountain Science Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dunkin' Donuts Park or PeoplesBank Arena.
Avon, CT
What's nearby
- Horse Guard State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
- Apex Go Karting - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- PeoplesBank Arena - 23 min drive - 22.4 km
- Connecticut Convention Center - 24 min drive - 23.1 km
- Six Flags New England - 43 min drive - 58.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Raising Cane’s - 5 min drive
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
- Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Canton - 4 min drive
- Panera Bread - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
6.0
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
7.0/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
7.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Elizabeth M.
15 Oct 2025
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Mari S.
20 Apr 2025
Mari S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Your host
My name is Alexander, and I am a young sailor in the United States Navy. I enjoy traveling, surfing, and cool architecture. I love being a host because it gives me the opportunity to make a real impact in people’s lives. Housing can too often be unaffordable and burdened by uncertainty. My mission through hosting is to make sure that is not the case. I always try to offer affordable and fun housing, making your getaway as seamless and enjoyable as possible-because that is what you deserve and what I love to do!
Why they chose this property
This classic New England neighborhood is iconic to Connecticut. Located around the corner from the architecturally stunning private preparatory Avon Old Farms School. In 1908, when my ancestors migrated to America from Italy, they, like many Italian Americans passing through Ellis Island, Chose Avon, Connecticut to call home. At the time, Avon had a one room schoolhouse where my family was educated, and which still exists as a historical monument today. Avon has progressed from a town filled with tobacco farms, bootleggers and dirt roads to a sleek, cosmopolitan community that has maintained ties with the past. It offers golf courses, a recreational 11-mile-long bike trail, miles of hiking trails and shopping from locally owned small boutiques to the nation’s largest franchise operations. This home is in a unique position where it offers beautiful lake rights but is also situated very close to The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, coffee shops, dining, and the town’s still thriving Italian American Club. Enjoy your stay in a neighborhood where you are truly able to enjoy serene lake house living as well as centrality!
What makes this property unique
Enjoy life in a lake cottage while maintaining short commutes and everyday conveniences at this centrally-located lake house in a quiet, mid century old-time lake community convenient to absolutely everything.
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