Country getaway just minutes from lakes, rivers, forest and more!
Overview
Rooms and Beds
Room | Count | Capacity | Details |
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bedrooms | 3 | sleeps 8 |
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bathroom | 1 |
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Description
Cozy rental unit in a historic 2-family home amid forests, lakes, rivers and ponds. With a private deck and outdoor shower & access to the 4 acre property w/pool, patio, outdoor dining table, gardens, swings, badminton, hammock, pond, grill & fire pit. Just minutes from swimming, hiking, cycling, boating and more! Bring your boat, or rent nearby. Enjoy the area’s many tourist destinations, family attractions, restaurants, vineyards & breweries, antique shops, golf courses and live music!This private rental unit is located on the second floor of a two family house. The owners live in the rest of the house. There are no shared spaces between units. You enter from a second floor deck into the main room, featuring a fully equipped kitchen with an antique farm sink, books, board games, a coffee station and a flat screen tv. Although this room is not huge (200 sq feet) there is ample seating for 8 and a coffee table. For additional dining options there are tray tables available, and a large outdoor dining area. The side bedroom features a twin over double bunk bed, chair, closet and dresser. In the front of the house is a small sunroom, which can also be used as a bedroom, with two loveseats for lounging that pull out into twin size beds. Up a set of stairs is a charming converted attic. (Please note that this is a loft style space with very low sloped ceilings – 5’ 10″ at its highest) There is one queen and two twin beds, a dresser, and a seating area. The bathroom includes a tub/shower, bidet toilet, and vanity stocked with amenities. There is a spacious outdoor shower at the base of the stepsThis unit is accessed by an outdoor stairway, guests must be able to climb stairs. The stairs to the third floor bedroom are a bit steep and the ceilings are very low.The entire unit, outdoor shower, and deck is your private space. You also have full access to the patio, outdoor dining table, screened porch, yard, gardens, pool, grill, hammock and fire pit. Although we may occasionally use the pool when you are not outside, and at times we need to tend to the gardens and mow the lawn, we do not use the backyard amenities when our guests are outside. When you are using the pool, patio, screened porch, etc. you will not be sharing with anyone!There is parking available for several cars. There is a pack and play for those with a small child. TV is ROKU equipped so you can access all your streaming accounts. Pool and outdoor shower are open seasonally. We are on well water and a septic system. For those who dislike the taste of well water, we provide a Brita pitcher. There is one outdoor security camera which only shows the entrance to the unit, there are no other cameras inside or outside. My husband John and I live in the other half of the house and are available for anything you may need.Our house is just minutes from Pickerel Lake, Bashan Lake, Upper and Lower Moodus lakes, Day Pond State Park, Salmon River State Forest, and more!House Rules:- Check-in: after 3:00 PM Check-out: 11:00 AM. No late check-out as our cleaners arrive shortly after 11:00- Guest limit strictly enforced. No parties or events. No visitors without prior permission.- No pets.- “Quieter” hours are 9 pm through 7 am on weekdays and 11 pm to 7 am on weekends. We don’t expect silence but during these hours please keep noise/voices at reasonably low levels. At all times please be respectful of us and our neighbors and refrain from yelling, screaming, and very loud music.- We are on a septic system. DO NOT flush anything except toilet paper. Dispose of wipes, tissues, paper towels, sanitary items, etc. in the trash. In the kitchen sink always use the provided sink strainer and dump food particles from the strainer into the garbage. IF FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS RULE results in clogged pipes, you will be responsible for any plumbing fees to unclog.- Children must be attended at all times. No children allowed outside without an adult present.- Window screens are designed to keep bugs out – not to keep kids in. If you have young children, to prevent falls only open windows from the top down (don’t forget to push the screen to the top as well)- If you need to take out any trash or recyclables please place in the bins to the right of the garage. Trash bags left outside attracts nighttime wildlife!- Please no food or beverages in bed.- Absolutely no smoking or vaping inside or on the deck. Smoking and vaping of legal substances allowed on patio or at fire pit only. Please use the provided covered ashtrays for all ash and butts. Do not leave butts on patio or lawn.- No candles or open flames.- No diving or jumping into pool. Ladder must be locked when pool is not in use. Children must be attended at all times while in pool. Swim at your own risk.- When using hammock: Take care getting in and out. No standing or jumping. Gentle rocking is fine but no forceful swinging. Two person maximum. Children using hammock must be supervised at all times.- For your safety please do not enter the garage, barn, or greenhouse. The smaller screened porch on the front of the house is reserved for the owners.- Please refrain from cooking foods that leave a strong lingering odor, such as curry or fried fish, inside. You are welcome to cook these foods on the grill.- When using the fire pit or grill, do not leave unattended.CT Shoreline 25 milesBradley International Airport 35 milesBoston 115 milesNew York City 120 milesMohegan Sun Casino 26 milesFoxwoods Casino 30 miles
What's Nearby?
Attraction | Distance |
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Bashan Lake | 9 min drive |
Machimoodus State Park | 10 min drive |
Goodspeed Opera House | 15 min drive |
Gillette Castle State Park | 18 min drive |
Devil’s Hopyard State Park | 20 min drive |
Restaurants
Restaurant | Distance |
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Starbucks | 13 min drive |
Dunkin’ | 11 min drive |
McDonald’s | 11 min drive |
Getting Around
Transportation | Details |
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Old Saybrook Station | 33 min drive |
New London, CT (GON-Groton – New London) | Groton |
FAQs
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Country getaway just minutes from lakes, rivers, forest and more!?As of 21 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country getaway just minutes from lakes, rivers, forest and more! on 1 Jul 2024 start from £357.04, 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 Country getaway just minutes from lakes, rivers, forest and more! pet-friendly?No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Country getaway just minutes from lakes, rivers, forest and more!?Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Country getaway just minutes from lakes, rivers, forest and more!?Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Country getaway just minutes from lakes, rivers, forest and more! located?Situated in East Hampton, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Day Pond State Park, Salmon River State Forest and Comstock Bridge. Banner Country Club and Bashan Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).