Location: Killingworth, Connecticut, USA (In Killingworth, 5 miles to beach, near Madison & Clinton)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: House
We are running a discount for the week of July 8-15 and Aug 20-27. 2000 per week or 300 per nite!
Vacation in your own private retreat. This beautiful 1806 farm house is full of old charm and great updates like huge windows, sky lights, and a gourmet kitchen. This 4000 square foot home includes a mud room, arts/crafts room, eat-in kitchen, great room, living room/guest room, office/guest room, three bedrooms (each w/ full baths),a library, and a downstairs half bath.
The eat-in, gourmet kitchen has a wood burning cooktop and oven and opens on to one of the large stone patios with seating and a grill. The great room has a large stone hearth, a wall of windows overlooking the spectacular yard and patio, as well as three couches and a long dining table so that everyone can spread out and relax together.
There is one down stairs bedroom with a queen bed and a full bath as well as a large library on the first floor with a convertible queen size bed.
The TV room has a large flat screen, a video library, many games, and children's toys, the office houses many books and a cozy couch, the mud room and arts and crafts room allow for plenty of space to get messy.
Upstairs the house has a master bedroom with a king size bed and full bath as well as a large bedroom with twin beds, a seperate sleeping alcove, and a full bath. All the rooms are sunny and large with wide plank wood floors and built-in wood working, many rooms open out onto patios and court yards which open onto a large private yard, abundant with flowers and old growth trees. The grounds are well landscaped with several gardens, a big vegtable garden, a fish pond, orchard, fire pit, two ponds and acres of woods.
The area is well located with the beach and a lake 3 to 7 miles away, horse back riding and hiking moments away and the town centers of Madison and Clinton with charming stores, movies, and train stations, and outlet malls five minutes away. The house located in Killingworth, 1.45 minutes from NYC, two and a half hours to Boston, 45 minutes to Hartford, 25 minutes to New Haven.
This area is one of the best kept secrets of the east coast, accessible, affordable, and beautiful. The property houses a hen house with chickens and ducks as well as cats living in the barn, Renters are not responsible for upkeep of th animals or gardens, but should know that they are there. ( and can enjoy eggs and veggies when in season)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace (3)
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Convertible Bed : the is a queen convertible couch
- Murphy Bed : This si one of the king beds,very comfortable
- Crib : portacrib, 2
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2)
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : usa only
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 14 acres, pond, farm-like setting
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1500-$3000/week: special summer offer for weeks of July 8 and Aug 20 300 per nite
Security Deposit of $600 plus rental fee due with reservation.
$150 cleaning fee
We take only checks or money orders
Rates are subject to change
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
The Unique Benefits of this House
You can hike, swim in a lake five minutes away, swim in the sounds five minutes away, horse back ride at local barns with trails, visit the near by winery, eat vegtables out of our garden and eggs from the chickens. The House enjoys a beautiful rural setting, but it is five minutes from outlets, the highway and 25 minutes from New Haven, 90 miles from NYC and Boston, and 30 minutes from Mystic.
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Traveler Reviews (8)
Enchanting Retreat
Guest: Nadia
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 09/16/11
This house is very spacious and has many surprising spaces and nooks to relax. Art and a substantial library, well preserved original floors and a fantastic kitchen, ensured a good time for our family of 5 ( three teenage and college age kids) without feeling crowded. We mostly enjoyed the amazing grounds around the house. We loved the beautifully landscaped fountain, walking around the ponds, in the woods and mostly sitting under the huge gorgeous tree to contemplate life while free roaming chickens and ducks came clucking around us. We used fresh eggs and vegetables form the garden to cook meals. The owners are very helpful and attentive to every detail. A true Marie-Antoinette domain in a quiet town not far from the beach, restaurants and shopping. We loved every moment!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Perfect setting for a relaxing vacation
Guest: Lori
(Lubbock, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/28/10
Review Submitted: 02/06/11
My family and I stayed at this beautiful house over the New Year holiday. We spent the majority of our time on the property itself, building snowmen, having snowball fights, skating on the frozen ponds. At the end of our day, we would walk into the house, and warm up next to the wood burning stoves. It was a perfect getaway. The house itself was a quaint house that definitely had the feel of a 100 year+ house. We loved it. The house had plenty of space for this family of 6, and lots of charm. The owners were very helpful, and readily available for any questions. They truly make you feel as though it is your home. We enjoyed every moment of our stay, and would love to experience the house in the summer.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Charming house
Guest: Dee
(Guthrie, OK. USA)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10
Review Submitted: 01/25/11
Priceless and unforgettable memories were made at this charming, homey and comfortable historic home where my family of eight spent five days at Christmastime. The house was spacious and well appointed with the kitchen being equipped with everything needed to prepare an old fashioned Christmas dinner. Everyone enjoyed pitching in helping to build fires in the many fireplaces, especially the grandchildren who also loved feeding the chickens, ducks, and guineas. We were just a short distance from town and the train station where we took a train to New York one afternoon. The owners were very warm and hospitable. Their home provided a most memorable Chistmas for us all. I highly recommend this property for a quaint, relaxing setting where nearby attractions abound.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Loved it
Guest: Kate
(Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10
Review Submitted: 12/01/10
This house is a three-year-old's definition of heaven--lots of space (outdoors and in), animals to ogle, grounds to explore, toys to play with. We stayed here for Thanksgiving week and very comfortably hosted 14 nearby family members for a fabulous holiday dinner. It was a very quick drive to Hammonasset beach and convenient to towns (and even a little outlet shopping). The house is very comfortable and well appointed, and I loved having the separate studio to retreat to for a little quiet yoga time while the kids were napping. If you're considering it, I say, go for it!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Enchanting property.
Guest: Mary
(Moweaqua, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10
Review Submitted: 08/02/10
The location of this property is ideal. The home provided a perfect starting point for a plethora of day trips we did, and the perfect place to come back to for recouping and relaxing! The kitchen was a gourmet's dream; the grounds and gardens were very impressive and the interior layout provided us with ample space. We fully appreciated the owners generosity - they went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and fully enjoy our stay. Personal favorites: Morning coffee overlooking the gardens and fountain, enjoying a campfire after a day at the beach, buying lobster and crab from the local gas station, and having dinner at The Place in Guilford.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Great House!
Guest: Renee
(Loudonville, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 07/23/10
We really enjoyed our stay here in July 2010. The house had even more room than we anticipated and it was extremely charming. The kids loved playing outside and were very excited to see the chickens, ducks and guinea hens! Everything was just a short drive away so it was nice to be in the country but close enough to go to a beach or into town. The owners went out of their way to provide local info and a welcome basket. We would definitely come back. Nordgren and Allen Family
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Wonderful place to stay in a great location
Guest: Janet
(Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10
Review Submitted: 06/19/10
I would highly recommend this property. It is very close to the shore, parks, and other attractions in the area. The house and grounds are absolutely beautiful. An ideal place to relax and ample room for the kids to run around and have fun. We really enjoyed our stay.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.
Amazing Inland Shore Rental
Guest: Narnia
(New york)
Date of Stay: 08/11/09
Review Submitted: 06/18/10
This place is wonderful, amazing grounds and views from the house with a charmingly beautiful and historic country style home. We spent a two weeks there last summer and enjoyed every moment. 20 minutes to the nearby beach-- as well as other quaint towns along the water front. This house is fully equipt and great for a relaxing holiday.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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