Institute for American Indian Studies Museum and Research Center
Place, Institute for American Indian Studies Museum and Research Center
9 min drive
Steep Rock Preserve
Place, Steep Rock Preserve
17 min drive
Candlewood Lake
Place, Candlewood Lake
24 min drive
Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal)
Airport, Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal)
43 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 2 of 6
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3 of 6
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4 of 6
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5 of 6
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 6 of 6
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
1st Floor Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
2nd Floor Master Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
2nd Floor Private Bath
Toilet · Shower only
First Floor Powder Room
Toilet
Private Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
1.5HrsNYC, Best Town, Restaurants, Shopping - Heated Pool PoshPadsCT "MOOSEHORN"
Roxbury & Washington are the best country rural retreats within 1.5 hours of NYC - the best restaurants, shopping, land preserves, Lake Waramaug State Park & Beach, and nearby Mohawk Mountain Skiing. Very Large 4300 SF Single-Family 6-Bedroom home with heated pool, large eat-in kitchen plus second kitchen, high ceilings, 2 fireplaces, best Roxbury quiet (no parties, events, multi-person shares) estate neighborhood surrounded by land preserves overlooking a pond and across from a hundred-acre estate. Located on a scenic dirt walking road near the Washington town line and the Mayflower Inn and Spa. Furnished with Frette cotton pressed linens, bathrobes, down featherbeds, comforters and pillows and fully furnished with new luxury furnishings, beds, smart tvs, wifi, kitchen equipment, china, silver, and glassware. It is perfect luxury in every way to base your vacation to Litchfield County!
Roxbury & Washington are located in historic, rural Litchfield County, within a scenic 2-hour drive from NYC and is exceptional for its excellent restaurants, spas, antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, farms, historic homes, gardens, vineyards, distilleries, and orchards. The Gilmore Girls creator modeled 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. ExploreWashingtonCT and PoshPadsCT have the best listings of area amenities and event calendars. (Note that VRBO-HomeAway's map needs to be zoomed to really show Washington and Roxbury listings only and not homes 30 minutes away in less desirable locations.) All of my homes in Washington and Roxbury (PoshPadsCT) are beautifully landscaped with flowering shrubs, flagstone terraces with gas bbq. And heated pools. They are furnisged with Frette pressed cotton sheets, plush towels and bathrobes, down featherbeds, comforters and pillows. Optional maid and catering and massage services are available. All homes have Central heat and AC, WiFi, flat screen televisions with dvds, cable and movie channels, and central alarms.
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Monthly - Utilities/Pool/Lawn/Snow Extra. Weekday rates are only in conjunction with a weekend booking – please request a quote.
Short-term bookings under one month in duration are only accepted 1-30 days before arrival. Holidays have special rates and minimum stay requirements.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Roxbury
Located in Roxbury, this holiday home is near theme parks. Steep Rock Preserve and Flanders Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hollister House Garden and Glebe House Museum and The Gertrude Jekyll Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider The Christmas Shop and Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Institute for American Indian Studies Museum and Research Center - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
Glebe House Museum and The Gertrude Jekyll Garden - 17 min drive - 13.4 km
Steep Rock Preserve - 17 min drive - 13.4 km
Lake Waramaug - 21 min drive - 19.0 km
Candlewood Lake - 24 min drive - 23.0 km
Getting around
Appalachian Trail - 44 min drive
Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
G.W. Tavern - 11 min drive
Dunkin' - 20 min drive
The Iron Rail - 18 min drive
Bridgewater Village Store - 14 min drive
Vegas Mexican Kitchen - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does 1.5HrsNYC, Best Town, Restaurants, Shopping - Heated Pool PoshPadsCT "MOOSEHORN" have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at 1.5HrsNYC, Best Town, Restaurants, Shopping - Heated Pool PoshPadsCT "MOOSEHORN"?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1.5HrsNYC, Best Town, Restaurants, Shopping - Heated Pool PoshPadsCT "MOOSEHORN" on 6 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,174, 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.
Is 1.5HrsNYC, Best Town, Restaurants, Shopping - Heated Pool PoshPadsCT "MOOSEHORN" pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at 1.5HrsNYC, Best Town, Restaurants, Shopping - Heated Pool PoshPadsCT "MOOSEHORN"?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 1.5HrsNYC, Best Town, Restaurants, Shopping - Heated Pool PoshPadsCT "MOOSEHORN"?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1.5HrsNYC, Best Town, Restaurants, Shopping - Heated Pool PoshPadsCT "MOOSEHORN"?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is 1.5HrsNYC, Best Town, Restaurants, Shopping - Heated Pool PoshPadsCT "MOOSEHORN" located?
Located in Roxbury, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Institute for American Indian Studies Museum and Research Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hollister House Garden and Steep Rock Preserve. Flanders Nature Center and Glebe House Museum and The Gertrude Jekyll Garden are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a very nice stay in this house, the grandchildren enjoyed skiing at Mohawk Mountain and all amenities were fairly close by in New Milford or surrounding towns. The house was spacious and comfortable, lots of room for the kids to enjoy spending time together.
All in all, a nice family get-together after a very busy Christmas Day!
Short notice decision to go the route of VRBO versus a hotel for graduation weekend. Great decision as the house was more than perfect for a family and friends celebration. Wonderful home in a great location with tasteful furnishings and plenty of space for everyone. A good time had by all
This rental was great, the house was beautiful, clean, great for hanging out with friends, and the owner, Stephen, was responsive and wonderful to work with. Would highly recommend!
For anyone looking for an amazing weekend getaway in a home with more than enough room for a group of 10 people, nearby location to beautiful parks and lakes, this is the perfect home. The detail in the quality of Stephen to leave a home for the perfect stay went beyond our expectations. The heated pool was a big plus with enough beach chairs, beach towels for our stay. The house was very clean in every corner of each room through out the house! Great times on the ping pong table and some of the board games the house included! The kitchen is big and perfect size for a group of people to cook together and the dinging table is more than big enough for everyone to sit and have a great time! Nearby were some parks and beautiful lakes about 30 minute drive as well as a Walmart,target and other commercial stores at a 20 minute drive. The communication with Stephen was absolutely perfect as any concerns, questions we had was rapidly replied to by Stephen to make our stay that much better. Overall our stay at this beautiful home was a lifetime experience we will forever cherish and looking forward to future trips in his other homes!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
22 Apr 2019
Family Gathering
Such a perfect place for our family gathering. Nice kitchen for a group to cook together, lots of comfortable and luxurious bedrooms, BEAUTIFUL area, hiking trails right out the door. We are planning to come again next year. Our host was very nice, helpful and responsive as well!!! I highly recommend this lovely accommodation.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
jina p.
17 Sept 2018
GREAT House!!
This was a great house for families- tons of space and very clean. Very organized and has everything you would need from wifi, cooking utensil, plenty of towels, etc.
The pool is clean and spacious. The owner left the house nicely prepared for us and was communicative through the process.
jina p.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Holly G.
16 Aug 2018
Lovely Stay
Nice big home with a beautiful pool. All was clean and prepared on arrival and the host was very communicative. Small thing to note - the twin beds are lofted inside the master suite, so neither of those rooms is private, if that is important to you. Further, the 6th sleeping space, as pictured, is in a game area - worth noting there is no door on that space (it's the upstairs landing). Great area and well maintained property.
Holly G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
dylan a.
13 Aug 2018
Great Location & Property
The house was spacious, clean, modern, and had plenty of room for 10+ people. It's very secluded and away from busy roads. It has a huge dinning table for family meals, and it also has two full sized kitchens. The main reason we booked this home was for the private pool. It was a decent size pool, which we used multiple times throughout the day. There was also 3 or 4 lawn chairs with umbrellas pool-side which was nice. The only issue we had was the propane tank; which is what's used to heat the pool, ran out of gas on the second day. Hopefully next time it's filled before guests arrive, because it really made swimming at night great. Other than that small issue, we had a great time, and the home is beautiful and in a great location. The owner was very nice and responsive to all my questions and concerns. I would gladly return again in the coming months for another trip!
dylan a.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tricia R.
6 Nov 2017
Beautiful Home
A beautiful home in a serene, peaceful setting! This was the perfect place for our group of old friends to relax and reconnect. Plenty of space to find private time and wonderful common areas to congregate. Nearby spa, restaurants, farms and walking trails. Clean and well appointed, our group is looking forward to a return visit and feeling lucky to have had the opportunity to enjoy this Roxbury gem!
Tricia R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
About the host
Hosted by Stephen Brighenti
My wife and I and 3 college-age children live in Washington, the perfect country destination within 2 hours of NYC. We moved here from NYC in 2003 to raise our children after years of weekending. I developed and managed boutique design hotels in NYC and CT and remain the managing partner of several. Upon moving to Washington I purchased and renovated many luxury vacation homes and currently rent them short and long term.
Why they chose this property
This is a beautiful home in a prime private scenic estate neighborhood in one of Litchfield County's most desirable towns - Roxbury - near the Washington town line, Mayflower Inn & Spa, skiing, Lake Waramaug and much more.
What makes this property unique
This beautifully designed home is fully restored in perfect condition with new luxury hotel beds, down feather beds, comforters, pillows, Frette pressed cotton linens and bathrobes, new stainless steel appliances, smart HDTVs throughout, 2 gas fireplaces, heated pool, fully furnished with everything new, on a scenic walking road surrounded by land preserves and country estates.