Hat Shop House: Charming Retreat in the Heart of New England. Family friendly.
Overview
Rooms and Beds
Room | Count | Capacity | Details |
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bedrooms | 4 | sleeps 8 |
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bathrooms, 1 half bathroom | 2 |
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Description
Welcome to the Hat Shop House! Only 90 mins from NYC, this charming New England farmhouse is the perfect place to get away and relax, as well as enjoy all the activities the countryside has to offer. This rental is being offered for the first time July 2024. Please reach out with any questions.Nearby activities: Farm stands/farmers markets, Wineries, Breweries, Antique shopping/markets, Hiking trails for all levels, Restaurants (the Village Bistro and General store is a 3 minute walk; other taverns and fine dining are less than 20 minutes by car), Ice cream spots, Charming (but modern) playgrounds, Lakes for swimming with public access (summer), Pick-your-own berries (summer), Apple picking and pumpkin patches (fall), Skiing, and so much more!**Prior to check-in you will be provided with a detailed guide of all spots/activities the owners recommend, including those that are good for kids**Of course, relaxing or playing games (corn hole, ladder toss, etc.) in the backyard is always an option.If you’re thinking of coming with little kids, Hat Shop House has everything you need: Backyard swing set, UppaBaby Cruz stroller, Plenty of indoor toys (cars, Magnatiles, Lego, Lovevery, etc.), Outdoor toys (water table, sprinkler, splash pad, blowup pool, soccer nets, etc.), Books, Babyletto crib & Pack n’ Plays, Blackout shades, Stokke high chairs, Silicone plates, bowls, cups, , Baby Bjorn potties, sippy cups, bibs, and toddler utensils, Booster seats, Baby Bjorn bouncer seat, Ubbi diaper pail, Bumbo seat, Sound machines, Baby Monitors, Baby gates, Baby bath seats — it’s all there!The kitchen is fully stocked! If you plan to cook and eat at the indoor farmhouse table or al fresco at the teak table, the kitchen will have everything you need. Just a few steps outside the dining room door is a large gas grill and a Blackstone Flattop. Stew Leonard’s (a popular grocery store with kids) is only 20 minutes from the house (and right en route from NYC), and a handful of local grocery stores are less than 10 minutes away. Of course, if you prefer not to cook, the Village Bistro is right around the corner (and they offer take out). A great wine and liquor store is also less than 10 minutes away.Please note that the house doesn’t have a separate gym, but in the garage we have a range of dumbbells (up to 25lbs), workout bench, all sorts of workout bands, TRX, yoga mats, etc. There is also a Peloton in one of the guest bedrooms.Also note that the bunk beds are kids size, meaning the house really has 3 bedrooms that can accommodate adults.
What's Nearby?
Attraction | Distance |
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Lovers Leap State Park | 8 min drive |
Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market | 13 min drive |
Candlewood Lake | 13 min drive |
Danbury Fair Mall | 23 min drive |
Squantz Pond State Park | 28 min drive |
Restaurants
Restaurant | Distance |
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McDonald’s | 8 min drive |
Bridgewater Village Store | 4 min walk |
Dunkin’ | 10 min drive |
Starbucks | 8 min drive |
Panera Bread | 10 min drive |
Getting Around
Transportation | Details |
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Brewster Train Station | 31 min drive |
Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury – Oxford) | Waterbury |
FAQs
No, pets are not allowed at this property.