Location: Old Lyme, Connecticut, USA (Exit 70 on I95, 105 mi from NYC, Old Saybrook train station)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 4 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: House
Perfect home for Fall colors, Thanksgiving or Christmas and summer vacations, family reunions, college visits, just chilling out. We call our home 'River Muse' since it is so relaxing and restorative on the Eight Mile River and our private pond. Sitting on five acres our home is private yet accessible. Swim in our river, at nearby beaches and Uncas Lake. Fifteen minutes to train station for visiting friends and easy access to 95.
Feel as though you are living outside even when you are inside this delightful home, overlooks a lovely meadow, pond and the wild & scenic Eight Mile River.
Newly rebuilt, 5000sq ft, shingle-style home offers large rooms, state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen, wonderful outdoor dining and grills.
Close to Hamburg Cove for the sailor, lake and beach swimming for children, moments from a wonderful, golf course while surrounded by nature. Beautiful, fishable river to wade and float with swimming hole just upstream.
A delightful pond - teeming with bass and sunfish - for teaching children catch-and-release fishing.
Home fully equipped with sports equipment to enjoy the beautiful meadow for badminton, trampoline, volleyball and horseshoes as well as a special swing in the trees.
State parks just minutes away for swimming, hiking, bicycling, running, canoeing and kayaking include Devil's Hopyard, Uncas Lake and Norwich Pond, for the beaches - Rocky Neck and Hammonasset State Parks.
Playground, baseball diamond, tennis and basketball courts and local library all close by. Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods Casinos.
Sit on our 75 foot long deck and enjoy river views or walk in our meadow and see all sorts of wildlife and fabulous birds. You will hear - and if you are lucky, you might spot - the silhouette of the resident night owl known as the Whip-poor-will.
Check out the wool and organic food from Sankow's Farm and enjoy the Lyme organic farmer's market Friday and Saturday (May - October). Local organizations and restaurants frequently host outdoor gourmet food events.
Revel in the surrounding artistic community, take classes at Lyme Fine Art Academy and see the Florence Griswold Museum and other nearby museums and galleries. Other attractions include theatres, GoodSpeed Opera House, beaches, discount designer malls and the charming close by towns of Chester, Essex, Mystic and Stonington.
College visits? 30 minutes to Wesleyan, Connecticut College and the Coast Guard Academy in New London. 45-50 minutes to Yale; Trinity College in Hartford.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Throughout home - four zone control
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace (2)
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : In three of four bathrooms
- Cable/Satellite TV : throughout the house
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Pool Table
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Cooks kitchen with (miele appliances) two ovens and two dishwashers. Central work island.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything imaginable
- Refrigerator : Sub zero
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Deck runs length of house on Living room level. Lower level has patio running lenth of house
- Balcony : Deck is also a balcony - length of house wrapping around to master bedroom suite
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Eight mile river frontage. Five acres has large pond - big enough for ice hockey when frozen
- Communications
- Telephone : Phones on all floors
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet : WiFi throughout the house
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 75 foot long deck overlooks five beautiful acres with a row boat pond, along 1000 feet of riverfront on the Eight Mile River - designated as a National "Wild and Scenic River".
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : invisible fence in ground
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Close to Championship quality Fox Hopyard golf course and resturant.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$2800 - $4200/week; minimum week long rentals
$450-600 per night.
Cleaning fee. Security deposit. Additional deposit for pets.
Summer, Fall and Winter availability.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Fall colors, looking up at the house - Connecticut Vacation Rental
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- View of house looking across pond - Connecticut Vacation Rental
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- Summer - Looking from house and deck to pond and river - Connecticut Vacation Rental
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- Summer - View of Eight Mile River from Meadow
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- Dining area looking out to south-facing deck
Traveler Reviews (1)
High End Luxury Rental Home
Guest: BDT
(New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 12/31/10
Review Submitted: 01/03/11
We recently rented this home and were blown away. It far exceeds the many properties we have rented from this site in the past. We were with 3 other families and a total of 3 young children and it was a great home for families with children of any age. The pictures posted here do not do it justice. The bedrooms are truly separate and relatively quiet which is unusual for a rental home and 4 couples could very happily share this home without sacrificing any privacy. Meanwhile, the open layout on the main floor makes for great space to socialize. The bathrooms were better than most 4 star hotels. Large marble enclosures, high end shower heads, Jacuzzi tubs, great sink fixtures. Like a luxury resort--you wanted to shower as many times as you could. As a home cook, I was very pleased with the kitchen which was the exception that was actually a "chef's kitchen." The appliances were top notch, the space was great. There were tons of pots and pans, utensils and serving dishes. Real granite counter tops and an open layout made it so much fun to cook with everyone around to chat. Ours was a winter rental but the yard, trampoline and pond looked great. The huge deck and seating area that runs the length of the main floor offers front row seats for the setting sun. The renters also provide brochures, toys, ping pong table, water gear, etc. etc. which all help to take a vacation to the next level. The wifi was fast. There is only 1 real TV with somewhat limited seating but there is a full sound system with many components as well as a sound system that runs throughout the house. Plug in your Ipod and you have your music anywhere you want. This is an excellent home to which we hope to return in the future.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+.
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