Location: Colebrook, Connecticut, USA (NW Conn 25 miles from Hartford 100 miles from New York) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 10-11)
Keywords: Authentic Log Cabin
AN AUTHENTIC LOG CABIN IN THE BERKSHIRE MOUNTAINS OF LITCHFIELD COUNTY CONNECTICUT. Our log cabin is located on seven wooded acres with a lovely private swimming pond, fire pit and sandy beach. Inside, a soaring beamed ceiling, skylights, and two stone fireplaces enhance the rustic charm. The cabin is furnished with everything you need for your stay. Two bedrooms with queen-size beds accommodate two people each, the library/guest room has a pull-out sofa and sleeps two more people and the 2nd floor loft area features three twin beds. A convertible sofa on the large landing adds a 10th comfortable spot for sleeping.
A dining room, eat-in kitchen, 3-season porch and basement recreation room with cable TV, pool table and air hockey table provide plenty of action, space, and privacy for visitors of all ages to do their own thing. Read a book on the front porch, picnic in the meadow, or hike through the woods. There is a combination DVD/VCR player and monitor along with basic cable television. High speed internet is available for a small fee.
We are a very short walk from the new Colebrook Land Conservancy Hale Trail - a beautiful 2 mile looping trail. This is a very snowy area of Connecticut and ski slopes are just 15 minutes drive. For a healthy walk, head to the historic town of Colebrook. There you will find the public beach, a delightfully refreshing pond with picnic tables and changing rooms, basketball court, and baseball diamond. Nearby are four state forests. There are lots of indoor and outdoor activities all year round. Fish in the many Berkshire Mountain rivers and streams. Scenic drives in this area can be found on Route 7, Route 41, Route 44, and Route 272.
Antique and curio shops are abundant along with galleries, restaurants, and wineries. Family fun activities include go-carts, batting cages, skate (and mountain bike) park, a multiplex movie theater for everyone and dinner movie theater for the 18 and older crowd.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Two magnificent stone fireplaces, private sandy beach on private pond, cable TV, DVD/VCR player, air hockey table, dart board, Cooking utensils and food staples (oil, flour, sugar, salt & pepper, spices, tea & coffee) provided, Private 5 person Hot Tub, No pets
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Other Activities
- batting cages, go-carts, bird and butterfly watching, hang gliding and hot air ballooning, ballet and opera, sleigh and hay rides, ice skating, snow shoeing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Full Week .. From $1200/week (up to 4 people)...Plus $100 Cleaning Fee.
Weekend .... From $600/weekend (up to 4 people)...Plus $90 Cleaning Fee.
Weekends: Friday 6:00pm to Sunday 2:00pm Weekday check out 12:00pm
Availability calendar is current. 2 day minimum. 3-day min holiday wkds.
Dates not reserved until deposit is received.
PLEASE COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL.
Families welcome but at least two guests must be 25 years or older.
No smoking. No pets.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Colebrook
Colebrook, Connecticut is an unpretentious community where people genuinely care about each other. It is cold in the winter but warm and friendly year-round. We were made to feel right at home the very first weekend we spent there.
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/3385/Kalmiarefuge.html
Infinity Music Hall and Bistro Norfolk, Connecticut http://www.infinityhall.com/bistro
Tube the Farmington River at Satan's Kingdom State park. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Fun, fun, fun! http://www.farmingtonrivertubing.com/
Indoor golf, soccer, baseball, more 860-738-3306 http://www.thesportsdomain.com/
Wildlife Sanctuary Goshen spring-fall (860) 482-4465 http://www.actionwildlife.org/index.htm
Lime Rock, CT road racing, car shows and festivals (860) 435-5000, (800) RACE-LRP http://www.limerock.com/
http://www.gilsoncafecinema.com/ current hits and great casual dining with full bar. Great way to watch a movie.
Beautiful walk to the observation tower from which you can see all of Litchfield county splayed out below. Wonderful way to pass a day in southern New England. http://www.panoramio.com/photo/3159808
Trout and large mouth bass fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing all on crystal clear 444 acre lake.
Hiking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, picnicing, bird and nature watching on beautiful peaceful Burr Pond. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent. http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&
An artists collective showcasing contemporary visual works by professional and amateur artists. Instruction, lectures and gallery. http://www.artwellgallery.org/
Owner's Map of Colebrook
This photo was taken one winter weekend when my sons had a group of their friends join us at the cabin. This is our dream-come-true getaway where we escape from computers and video games, from the pressures of daily life. We just relax and enjoy being together. So magical is the effect of this cabin, that on this trip, these teenage boys actually started to dance with the old lady! The cabin has an effect on everyone. Come and try it for yourself.
Property Photos
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- Our log cabin is a year-round getaway. Every season has its charm.
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- Our living room is sunny by day, cozy by night.
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- The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you'll need for your stay.
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- Skylights in the master bedroom keep it bright and cheery
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- 2nd bedroom views the meadow on one side and woods on the other
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- Kids love sleeping in the loft.
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- The loft balcony overlooks the living/dining room area.
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- Everybody enjoys the 5-person hot tub
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- View of our cabin from the meadow in the backyard. Hot tub is on the right.
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- We have a firepit down on the beach. Water in the pond is higher in summer.
Traveler Reviews (70)
A childs memory is priceless...
Guest: Liz69
(Long Island, NY)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11
Review Submitted: 11/28/11
My family and I had an amazing time! We spent Thanksgiving weekend in this beautiful cabin and it was a memorable experience for my family. My children played on the trampoline and did some exploring through the woods surrounding the house. We brought our mountain bikes and spent much time getting some relaxation. In the evening, we played board games, read books, and sat near the charming fireplace. I would certainly recommend this to all families looking to get away and forget about it all?.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Charming Cabin in Beautiful Setting
Guest: Kate
(Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 10/14/10
Review Submitted: 09/21/11
I love this cabin - in just a few weeks I will make my third visit. The cabin is very spacious, and beautiful: kitchen is well equipped, hot tub is divine, trampoline is super fun, the fire pit is a big bonus, and sometimes you forget there is a basement with air hockey and pool, which is just the icing on the cake! Most of my time at this cabin is spent forgetting about my fast paced life in NYC, and reading by the fireplace, a great place to accidentally fall into a cat-nap! The CT Berkshires are where I grew up, fall here is like nowhere else on the planet. The leaves are changing color and everywhere you look it is just breathtaking. Some fun things in the area that I enjoy include picking apples at the picturesque apple orchard - Averill Farm in Washington Depot, and taking a canoe on the Farmington River. If you happen to be staying over labor day weekend, the Goshen Faire is a must, a quaint town fair with contests judging everything from Cattle, Pies, Pumpkins, and a father/daughter log sawing contest that my family would participate in (though I was too young to join in). Christine and her husband have always been responsive, and flexible when I have booked (and I tend to make a lot of changes to my travel plans!). Very sweet people, you can tell by their well loved home. It's pretty much my dream to someday own a place just like this, in this part of CT, but until then, I'll keep visiting this cabin!
Owner response:Thanks for all the new information about a wonderful part of New England. We didn't know about Averill Farm and never had a chance to go to the Goshen Fair, though it certainly is famous in the area. All the things you did sound like you had a great trip. So glad to have you visit once again you are welcome back anytime. Christine
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Deluxe cabin
Guest: Jim J.
(Lexington, MA)
Date of Stay: 08/19/11
Review Submitted: 08/31/11
Colebrook is a hidden town frozen in time, very charming and quiet. It's hard to believe it's an hour from Hartford and under three hours from NYC and Boston. The house really is made of logs. There is a pond on the property with a firepit and seating, reached by way of a short lighted pathway. The pond is nice to look at, but a bit muddy for swimming. We swam at the town beach in Winstead. The house is furnished with interesting books, games, and puzzles. We especially enjoyed the history of Colebrook we found there, by noted historian William H. McNeil. The kitchen is fully equipped. All the furniture, bedding, and equipment was in qood shape. The house is roomy and charming. We enjoyed the pool table and the air hockey table in the basement, and the hot tub in the screened-in porch.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Home
Guest: Dawn F.
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
My husband, myself, our adult children, & grandchildren had the most wonderful time at this home. It is a beautiful house that lacks nothing at all you need nothing but your food, drink & charcoal. We had the most relaxing time while never being bored, the little ones just had the time of their lives riding their little quads all over, jumping on the trampoline, roasting marshmellows over a camp fire and making smores.Then when the kids went to sleep the adults headed to the hot tub for cocktails and conversation.The lay out was perfect had so much room & the grounds are huge, we felt like we where in Vermont or New Hampshire yet we where only one hour from home. We will definately rent again thank you for sharing this beautiful place with us.
Owner response:We have the best guests!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Heaven Sent!
Guest: English Muffin
(TN)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 08/14/11
What a wonderful vacation it was! Peaceful and tranquil,just what we were looking for. Great cabin,comfortable,spacious and all the the things we needed. Enjoyed the hot tub very much. Would recommend the cabin to anyone, well worth the money! Would like to go back sometime.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Awesome Cabin!!
Guest: NRM
(South Jersey, NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/22/10
Review Submitted: 09/23/10
My family and I had a wonderful time in August 2010 at this secluded cabin. It was a great place to relax and unwind. There are homes around you but it seems as if you are out there all by yourself. It was beautiful. We had breakfast on the porch, read in the den, had pool game matches, and taught my mother-in-law how to play air hockey. The hot tub was a wonderful addition every night to relax and unwind. We travel to a few waterfalls and state parks in the area and did a bit of hiking. We went to Kent walked around, had lunch and went to the waterfall. We also went to Old Strubridge Village in MA. At night we lite a fire in the fireplace while we played board games. It was a lovely time and we look forward to visiting in the Winter. Thank you for renting out your wonderful and relaxing get-away cabin :)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wow!
Guest: dvm
(Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10
Review Submitted: 07/09/10
Wow wow wow. What a perfect getaway spot. Great for grilling by the pond, hanging out by the campfire, strumming guitars on the front porch, warming up in the hot tub, cooling off at Colebrook pond, tubing in the farmington river. The cabin is beautifully maintained, with lots of love and care. Thank you!
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Idyllic log cabin
Guest: skeeby1
(Ridgefield, CT)
Date of Stay: 05/14/10
Review Submitted: 05/19/10
We have just returned from a wonderful weekend at this log cabin. It was everything we expected it to be, and more. Clean, very cozy, well equipped and so spacious.The cabin is in an idyllic spot, and is a must for any nature/bird lover like ourselves. We sat by the pond a lot, watching many different woodland birds come and go.Our weekend flew by too quickly. The nearby town of Winsted has plenty shops, restaurants and a swing park. We will definitely return later on in the year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/26/10
Review Submitted: 02/26/10
I stayed in the cabin this past weekend to meet with friends and to have some time outside of the city. Wow, what a find! Incredibly cozy. Large and well- equipped kitchen, inviting fireplace, nestled in the woods near lots of outdoor activities. Would definitely recommend the place for anyone looking for a log cabin, rustic retreat. Setting up the reservation was very easy and I was provided with lots of information about the area, which was incredibly helpful. It was a wonderful weekend getaway!
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Guest: Bari1
(Long Island, NY)
Date of Stay: 02/14/10
Review Submitted: 02/14/10
We had a wonderful weekend at the Colebrook cabin! It was the perfect location to meet up with friends from Boston who we don't get to see very often. The cabin was clean and well stocked. We enjoyed the fireplace and hot tub. We would definately return!
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