Pristine Private Lakefront Cottage in West Hartland CT - Two Season Rentals - Hartland

5 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

West Hartland, CT

Highland Lake20 min drive
Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal)55 min drive
Six Flags New England55 min drive
MGM Springfield55 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Pristine Private Lakefront Cottage in West Hartland CT - Two Season Rentals

Now booking for the months of May-August, to quiet, low key family/friend groups as well as couples. Booking is for 6 nights, 7 days: Saturday arrival at 3 pm to Friday departure at 11am. Maximum number of guests per day or night is 8 people. The maximum reservation time is one week. This is a quiet retreat environment.
NO PARTY GROUPS OR PETS ALLOWED. Seasonal use only.

Pinehurst Lake is a private, gated, family-oriented community of thirty-five cottages on a small spring fed lake. The water quality is excellent; clear and clean. Wonderful swimming, canoeing and fishing! Large mouth bass, pickerel and sunfish. Many miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. The lake sits in the middle of the Granville Connecticut Water District. Beautiful old growth forest. A Berkshires hidden gem!

The 1946 cottage was built by our grandparents as a family summer retreat. It's a lovely, rustic three season home. Available from May to August 2024. The lakefront cottage is uninsulated without central heating. The gorgeous fieldstone fireplace will warm the living room and kitchen areas, along with the wall heaters. Firewood is provided. The screen porch faces the lake. Relax and play on the large west facing dock RIGHT on the water. Swim, use the two canoes and paddleboard. NO MOTORIZED WATERCRAFT, DRONES or ATV’s ALLOWED.

There is WIFI internet and limited cellular service. Our cottage is a wonderful retreat from busy, stressful lives. Enjoy reconnecting to the natural world with your family and friends. Play cards, board games, fish, swim and unplug.

Nearby the famous Farmington River is a stocked trout fishing river with excellent fish management areas for fly fishing. The Riverton General Store is ten minutes by car and the town of Winsted is twenty minutes away with an excellent Stop & Shop.

Keywords: Lakefront cottage, retreat, quiet family groups and couples.

Property manager

Ann LaCroix or Bill Closs

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Caution: Diving off right side of dock only.

Events

No events allowed

Families with children allowed; couples only

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking

This property is a family vacation home, which is part of a private, quiet gated community. Family groups only or couples.

Strict policy of maximum 8 individuals; no exceptions to the rule; no parties, no pets, no smoking. A quiet, relaxing atmosphere maintained.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Families with children allowed; couples only

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Hartland

Located in Hartland, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Winchester Historical Society and Infinity Music Hall and Bistro are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Maple Corner Farm Cross Country Ski Area and Ski Sundown. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

West Hartland, CT

What's nearby

Highland Lake - 20 min drive
XL Center - 49 min drive
Six Flags New England - 55 min drive
MGM Springfield - 55 min drive
Lime Rock Park - 59 min drive

Getting around

Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

The Coach Stop - 22 min drive
Colebrook Store - 24 min drive
Tucker's Pub - 22 min drive
M J Tucker's - 22 min drive
Mmi Bakery Distributors - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pristine Private Lakefront Cottage in West Hartland CT - Two Season Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pristine Private Lakefront Cottage in West Hartland CT - Two Season Rentals?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pristine Private Lakefront Cottage in West Hartland CT - Two Season Rentals?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pristine Private Lakefront Cottage in West Hartland CT - Two Season Rentals located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Laurel Lanes, Ames Plaza Shopping Center and Highland Lake. Winchester Historical Society and Platt Hill State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nina C.

22 Aug 2023

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

Quiet Lake Cottage Just Like in Grandparent's Day

An out of the way cottage on a small lake in northwest Connecticut, this place is a retreat from hustle and a return to the simple life. The house is rustic with an outdoor shower and large fireplace, and a solid dock with chairs. A screened porch overlooks the lake from above. The house sleeps 10 with five private bedrooms and a bunkroom. There's a small well-equipped kitchen, and a collection of family games. No laundry, but a laundry line for wet bathing suits and towels. I thought we'd hike the surrounding woods, or canoe to a far shore. Cool rainy weather discouraged us, and the mosquitoes were ferocious on the trail. Apart from an excursion to the Mark Twain House in Hartford, we were content to hang out, read, play Taboo and swim in the lake. The week passed too quickly, everyone was sad to leave.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

12 Aug 2023

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

Great spot and lovely cottage.

Absolutely loved our vacation. Lots of room to spread out for our group of 9. Plenty of beds and bedrooms for privacy. We enjoyed the outdoor shower too! Lake was great for our kayakers, canoers and fishermen in their float tubes and flippers. The guys caught sunfish, blue gills, pickerel, small mouth and large mouth bass. Even caught some off the dock. My 39 yr old son caught over 60 fish during the week... Largest was 18". Our ages ranged from 14 to 70 and all had a good time. Will definitely consider vacationing here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

27 July 2023

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

What a wonderful place!

We stayed at the cottage for four nights. It was spotlessly clean and completely charming - exactly as pictured, only better. It’s hard to capture the throwback charm of the screened porch, and all the little touches that make it so authentic as a lakeside cottage. It is also very spacious and extremely well equipped. The dock was a great hangout spot, and the water was so clean and refreshing, the perfect temperature. We swam every day. Our communication with Ann was great. We highly recommend this cottage. The Butlers

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daphne K., Salinas, CA

18 June 2023

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

Idyllic!

We gathered 8 family members here to celebrate my 70th birthday. This place was absolutely perfect. I was even greeted upon arrival with birthday balloons and a present of some maple syrup! We would wake up and sip our coffee on the screened in porch while gazing at the pond and listening to the birds. Then we spent the day hiking, canoeing, swimming, laughing, and catching up. We are fanatic snorkelers and bird watchers, and there was so much to see! There are several nice trails near the cottage and at least two state forests nearby - Tunxis and Granville. The pond had newts, turtles, fish, and waterlilies. Even in mid-June the water temperature was fine, and the bugs weren't at all bad. The cottage itself was very clean and comfortable and an easy drive from the Hartford Airport. There's a half bath at each end which made it easy to share with my daughter's in-laws, and even the few "city folk" with us enjoyed the novelty of the outdoor shower. I planned the menus before our stay and was happy to find the kitchen with the right equipment to make absolutely everything. Be sure to download Merlin for bird identification and Seek for plants before going and plan at least one trip to the fabulous Gran-Val Scoop for its homemade ice cream and petting zoo! I will be dreaming of this vacation for a long time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina C.

22 Aug 2022

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

Lake house with homey vibe

A quiet week at a lakeside community in a well cared-for late-40s cabin. Hiked, swam, canoed and played board games. We all ate a lot of fresh corn. For the kind of family that likes the quiet life this is perfect. For arts lovers, it’s no more than 45 mins drive from Jacob’s Pillow dance festival.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ann LaCroix or Bill Closs

Our family spent our summers here and Pinehurst Lake hasn't changed much. This is our home for part of the year, and isn't your typical income-rental property. We ask that you treat it as carefully as you would your own home. We pride ourselves on keeping the house and property well-maintained. We will be updating the interior over the next few years adding an indoor shower, washer & dryer and remodeling the kitchen.

The Hartland Pond Association (HPC) was formed in 1929, and most cottages were completed in the 1940's. A thirty-five homes limit was set and still applies. The HPC owns 600 acres around the lake. The State of Connecticut acquired land around the lake and established a State Forest & Water District Property that will never be developed. Pinehurst lake is a slice of history tucked away in a heavily forested part of Connecticut that hasn't changed in seventy years.

Why they chose this property

We welcome you to our family lakefront summer cottage. We hope you'll enjoy your time here while relaxing in nature with your family and friends. And yes it is rustic! For your hiking pleasure there are well-marked walking trails around the lake and up into water district property.

The Hartland Pond Association (HPC) manages the Pinehurst Lake Community and keeps close tabs on rental guests. EXCESSIVE NOISE IS A PROBLEM for this very quiet HPC community. If you are looking for a place to party with a large group, listen to loud music, please do not apply. This is a low key nature retreat to unplug from the stress and noise of the hectic world.

What makes this property unique

Quiet lakefront, rustic, retreat environment (have we said it enough, lol)

We and our neighbors value this exceptionally peaceful and quiet retreat environment. We look for and rent to like minded guests. DO NOT APPLY to rent our cottage unless you plan on spending quiet time with your friends and family. Please keep your conversations and music at lower volumes. Sound carries clearly over the water in the lake basin. While it is important to respect our neighbors desire for peace and quiet we want our guests and children to have fun and enjoy the lake!

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