South Kent Cottage on Hatch Pond

• A Perfect Country Getaway for family and friends close to NYC

  A Perfect Country Getaway for family and friends close to NYC

  • Guest JOJO
  • Date of stay 08/01/10
  • Review Submitted 01/23/11
  We have 2 small children and have returned to Hatch Pond several times for winter weekends and for the whole month of August summer 2010. The owner is incredibly flexible and helpful towards his guests. The house is tastefully decorated, yet comfortable and not too precious for children and the large grounds are immaculately kept. There's plenty of room to run around outside or snuggle up with a book in one of the many cozy rooms. It's warm and toasty in the winter and cool in the summer. The property feels private and secluded, though the lovely town of Kent is only 10 minutes away by car. There's a metro north train 15 minutes away, for visiting friends. The pond/lake across the road from the house is sublime. There's a private boat house with canoes and kayaks available to use and a swimming hole. The area has lots of activities for adults and/or families. There's hiking trails, restaurants, bars, waterfalls, country fairs and music festivals, an outdoor recreation area with a spring filled pool in the summer and ice skating and skiing nearby in the winter. I would highly recommend this property as a vacation rental or for the very luck as a year round rental.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

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• A Place for All Seasons!

  A Place for All Seasons!

  • Guest SW Family
  • Date of stay 01/20/11
  • Review Submitted 01/20/11
  We are repeat renters at this lovely home and accompanying property. Most recently we stayed during the Thanksgiving break, but we have also enjoyed staying here for a brief respite from the City during the dead of winter and the height of the summer. The house has been decorated by a discerning eye with comfort in mind. Beds and linens are very nice as are the dishes, pots and cutlery. Overall, it had a welcoming and familiar feel. We found plenty to do in all seasons . We have kayaked and swam in the lake in the summer, snow-shoed and cross-country skied on Hatch pond in the winter, and hiked and cooked feasts during the late fall. And read and relaxed every season! The nearby village of Kent is small and charming, with an excellent bakery, coffee spot and wine store. (Not to mention an exquisite Belgian Chocolatier!) The proprietor of this property is a very reliable and interesting fellow who we have found to be quite flexible and fair. - SW Family (2 adults+2 young boys)

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Westport, CT family

  Westport, CT family

  • Guest Westport Family
  • Date of stay 11/05/10
  • Review Submitted 01/19/11
  PERFECT...PERFECT....PERFECT. We needed a place to focus so my daughter could write her college applications and so that my mother-in-law visiting from San Francisco could have a good time while she was east. This whole experience was PERFECT. The property is beautiful and totally quiet except for the sounds of nature (and an occasional train during the week). Being able to break away and go into Kent for nice dinners or any necessary shopping was ideal (literally only five minutes away). The house is beautiful and clean and VERY comfortable. It is easy to take care of and wonderful to pretend that it is yours. Wonderfully, subtly and comfortably decorated. The washing machine/dryer are great, should you choose to use them. Each room has its own charm and the bathrooms are GREAT. We loved every minute of it and cannot wait to go back. (If it is ever for sale, we would be interested.)

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

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• Beautiful Get Away

  Beautiful Get Away

  • Guest Jason
  • Date of stay 09/01/10
  • Review Submitted 01/13/11
  Our family spent a summer in Kent staying at this property and it was one of the best decisions we’ve made. First off, the inside of the house appropriately balances a country feel with comfortable amenities. There are many different parts of the house to doze off into a book or a glass of wine. The sunrise views of the lake in the morning are also very special. Outside is a very large lawn and garden were we planted vegetables, played yard games, barbecued, and kept a small pool for our youngest daughter. The apple orchard also draws a few deer so our youngest daughter really enjoyed watching them eat and frolic around. The property is also conveniently located across the street from Hatch pond so you can literally canoe, kayak or fish within two minutes. The convenience is definitely an advantage if you’re on call or have kids. And finally, the owner makes the experience very welcoming and an easy transition for anybody who isn’t “plugged in” to Kent happenings. We met so many great people while we are in Kent and would highly recommend this property for anybody

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• We called it paradise...

  We called it paradise...

  • Guest JB_Jotul
  • Date of stay 11/26/10
  • Review Submitted 01/10/11
  My family and I have stayed in the cottage at Hatch Pond several times--on holiday weekends, winter breaks and a month last summer. It's a great, sturdy house, perched on a hill against a beautiful forest, a big yard and sideyard (perfect for our first annual family football championship). The interior of the house was clean and well appointed, with lots of rooms to sit quietly and escape the hubbub of the house. Did I mention the pond? Clean for swimming and a great shoreline for exploring by canoe. We end up spending a lot of time on the property, but the town of Kent nearby has some great bookstores, a great fish truck for the freshest catches, and a well stocked grocery store.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

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Weekly Rate $1400
Monthly Rate $3650
Longer/Seasonal rates - please inquire.  The rates are the same year round.
Groups wanting to have longer stays take precedent.
So I am unable to make a 'firm' reservation until 6 wks prior for a short stay.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.