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Newly renovated cottage on the lake!

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Interior
Property grounds
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Harwinton, CT
  • Harwinton Conservation and Recreation Area
    3 min drive
  • Warner Theater
    8 min drive
  • Connecticut Valley Winery
    9 min drive
  • Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford)
    36 min drive

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About the area

Harwinton

With a stay at this cottage in Harwinton (Northwest Harwinton), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Harwinton Conservation and Recreation Area and 8 minutes from Warner Theater. .This cottage is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from KidsPlay Museum.

What's nearby

  • Warner Theater - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Connecticut Valley Winery - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Mohawk Mountain Ski Area - 28 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Lake Compounce - 29 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Towne Tavern of Torrington - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Twin Colony Diner & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dos Amigos Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Newly renovated cottage on the lake!

Come relax by the lake! Peaceful, rejuvenating, and lots of fun on one of the cleanest lakes in CT. No gas engines allowed on the water, which ensures a peaceful stay. The beach is just 30 seconds away. Enjoy water views from the front yard and chill out in the evening at the fire pit. The owner lives just down the road and you're invited to use his kayak and canoe.
The cottage is newly renovated, with a completely updated bathroom. Lots of windows and great light. Come enjoy!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

John Simoncelli

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Newly renovated cottage on the lake! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 night stay
We love live live this property. It is perfect for what we need. Our daughter lives just a shirt distance away in Torrington. This is our second time staying in this house. We love it
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURIE F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Little Retreat
Cute and clean. So pretty in the fall. Neighborhood is super friendly. Beds are very comfortable. The host thought of everything. I will definitely choose this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay...
I came in from Florida (the day after Hurricame Milton), met my sister in New Jersey and spent the weekend in Harwinton. The house was perfect 👌 and in a great location. We enjoyed everything about the house; spacious rooms, nice natural light and full kitchen. It was a perfect getaway and our host couldn't have been nicer and easier to connect with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great remodeled location
Near some fun things to do - goat farm, handmade chocolates, farm fresh ice cream, museums. Easy walking area.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lake Cabin
This cabin was perfect for a place to rest and refresh after hiking some of Litchfield area's trails. It was as described by the host and he was very easy to reach with questions. We recommend this cabin as well-located for all that Litchfield county has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet Host was great People very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage on Lake Harwinton
We loved the cottage! Had everything we needed and it’s in a perfect spot! We definitely look forward to renting it again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We would definitely stay there again
Perfect location right next to the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mothers Day weekend Celebration
Visited a local winery, Distillary & Ice Cream shop! Ate at Salt Water Grille, Met up with extended family from Mass.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Trip
Enjoyed the area and the house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

dean b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
The cottage was perfect for my wife and I. Our host was quick to respond with an anwser to our questions. We will be staying there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect neighborhood
Perfect neighborhood, great walking paths and close to a beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S., New Tripoli

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway House
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Harwinton at John’s home. It was perfect for us and offered very nice amenities. The property is very well maintained. A bonus was not having to purchase firewood for our nightly camp fires. We would highly recommend this place for any small group and would happily rent from John again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Hadley

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely House
The house was lovely. The kitchen and bathroom are in wonderful condition, and both are stocked with all kinds of things you might need. We enjoyed the grill, fire pit, and playing games in the yard. The lake is across the street, but you need to walk a couple houses down the street and around the corner to get to the nearest beach/access. John is great, and we used his canoe and 2 kayaks for a peaceful trip around the lake a number of times. We put the roll-out cot in the smaller room with the double bed, and it was a little tight, but our teenage daughter was quite happy sleeping (and lounging) on it and being able to share the room with our family friend. There is also a bottled water dispenser which was a wonderful addition.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Absolutely perfect cottage by the lake. Immaculate, simple and comfortable. Owner has thought of everything you might forget and provides many staples. Our second stay and we loved it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicole r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome time and host
Awesome place! The host was super helpful and accessible. We had such a nice visit, fishing and using the lake. House was clean and quaint! Couldn’t have asked for a better time and place! Definitely would stay again and recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage as advertised
Very nice and well equipped cottage. We enjoyed our stay and was pleasantly surprised how accommodating and quite the cottage was. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this property
This was a perfect place to relax and enjoy the environment. So beautiful. Great location. We can’t wait to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation
Cute and comfortable!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem!
A great lake house ...steps to the beach...the owner John thought of everything! Loved it!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jai D., Bethel, Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our expectations
My friend and I took our kids (ages 7 and 10) up for a little lake get away. We had such a great time! It was great for kids, but would also be perfect for a couples trip. The lake is so clean and the owner let us borrow his very nice kayak and canoe. So fun! The house is very well stocked, and all the details of the place were very well thought out. The beds are so comfy! The picnic table outside was great for a pizza dinner (there’s a great pizza place very near by). Our first night we enjoyed s’mores by the fire pit. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secret Gem
The rental unit is a secret gem. Very clean and one of the best well stocked rentals I've ever seen. The rental was fantastic. It worked perfectly for what I need it while traveling with my mother. I will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022