Four Seasons of Tranquility - Litchfield Co Waterfront Cottage Winchester Center, Connecticut Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 51985

View of of our cottage and flowering garden. Swimming pond beyond.

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Location: Winchester Center, Connecticut, USA (New York & Boston 2 hours; Hartford 40 minutes)

Accommodations:  Single-Family Waterfront Home, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)

FALL IN LOVE WITH NEW ENGLAND any time of year at our four season retreat in the Litchfield hills - Our waterfront home is on Connecticut's 76-acre Park Pond in the foothills of the Berkshires, offering scenery and proximity to many wonderful activities.

ACTIVITIES: Leaf-peep, nature and bird watch, hawks and eagles nest in the trees and turtles and beavers can be seen in the coves. Fish and kayak in the fall and spring. Snow shoe, ski, skate and ice fish in the winter. Swim, tube and sail in the summer.

THE HOUSE: The great room offers a stunning view of the water. Sliding glass doors lead to a large deck with outdoor table and barbeque grill. The lawn below ends at our small beach and dock.

In addition to the great room on the first floor there is 1 bedroom with a queen bed, a lovely new bathroom with tub/shower, and an eat-in kitchen. The second floor has two more bedrooms one with twin beds and a water view and one with a daybed and mountain view. There is a brand-new bathroom with generous sized-shower on the second floor. Good airflow and ceiling fans in every bedroom maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the house. There is no air conditioning. Forced air heat keeps the house toasty in winter.

THE ENVIRONMENT: Our guests are encouraged to go "green" by being conservative in the use of water and soap. For this reason, the property is not appropriate for large parties. There is no dish or clothes washer. There is no television reception or cable, but you can watch DVDs on the color TVs in living room and downstairs bedroom. A telephone is available for local, emergency and calling card calls.

Children are always welcome but their adults must understand that this property is on the water. Children must be watched at all times. We cannot accommodate pets or smokers.

THE AREA: Four state forests are nearby and every drive is a scenic one. In winter, the pond is used for cross-country skiing, snow-mobiling, snow shoeing and ice fishing. Downhill skiing is 15 minutes driving distance from the house. This is a quiet rural area. There are a few other homes and two summer camps on the pond.

The town of Winsted, three miles away, offers many activities including antique and curio shops, festivals and community events, restaurants, wineries, go carts, batting cages, a free-public skate park, a multiplex movie theatre for everyone, and a dinner movie theater.

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• Amenities
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Lakefront
  • Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
• Communications
  • Telephone
• Other Amenities
  • TV for watching movies only, no over-the-air reception or cable, Cooking utensils and food staples provided (oil, flour, sugar, salt & pepper, spices, tea & coffee), Clothes dryer, Two sit-on-top kayaks (one tandem and one single) and Personal Flotation Devices (MUST BE WORN TO USE THE KAYAKS!)
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Skating, Skateboarding, winter sports, Community events, Ice Fishing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, leaf-peeping

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Full Week .. From $1100/week ..... plus $100 Cleaning Fee.
Weekends ... From $600/weekend .. plus $90 Cleaning Fee.
Weekends run from Friday 6:00 PM to Sunday 2:00 PM.
June-August minimum stay one week. Sunday 6:00 PM to Sunday 12:00 PM.
Availability Calendar is current. Non-summer 2-day min/3-day holiday wknds.
Dates not reserved until deposit is received. I ACCEPT NON-CREDIT CARD FUNDED
PAYPAL. PLEASE COMMUNICATE VIA E-MAIL. SORRY, NO PETS & NO SMOKERS.
Families Welcome But at Least Two Guests Must Be 25 Years or Older.

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

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• 07/07/08
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  • Our stay at the Park Pond cottage was delightful. The house is comfortable and view of the water is spectacular. Not much traffic on the pond - all is quiet mostly. Kayaking on the pond is restful and beautiful. A lovely spot that I would love to return to anytime.
• 07/22/07
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  jenn crossman , kill devil hills, NC
  • What a wonderful surprise to arrive at this most beautiful location, to find such silence. My 2 boys didnt leave the water, with such activities as kayaking, tubing, swimming & fishing, who would leave. We spent our days enjoying the deck in the sun, bbqing and playing games until the sun set. The biking is endless, the town of Winchester is beautiful. this is a great escape from the crazy world of noise and chaos. We enjoyed how pleasant the owners are, and loved how comftorable the home was, i felt like it was our own home. I dont think there is anything to change about this great escape, everyone will enjoy!! cant wait to come again.
• 12/18/06
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  de Brisis , France
  • We've spent a wonderful thanksgiving weekend at the waterfront cabin with our two little daugthers. We have appreciate very much the comfort of the house the beautiful view on the lake as well the peaceful and very agreable surrondings. Concerning the aerea we highly recommend to explore the North : Colebrook countrystore is a must !
• 09/18/06
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  Lora , New York
  • We had a wonderful stay at Park Pond. The house is lovely, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. We only left to do grocery shopping. My kids (age 3 and 5) had so much fun catching frogs and just playing in the water they didn't want to leave the property. My husband and I had a great time kayaking and following a Blue Heron on the pond. Thank you Christine for a lovely vacation.
• 08/29/06
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  Susan , New York, NY
  • We had a great stay at the lake house! Grilling on the deck in the evenings, over looking the lake - just beautiful! We bought cheap fishing rods at the k-mart in town and our kids had so much fun fishing off the deck. The Kayaks were great fun as well. Thanks Christine, we hope to come again next year!
• 07/18/06
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  • We stayed at this sweet little getaway in Litchfield over the 4th of July and had a great time. The house is very clean, updated and quaintly decorated without losing that cabin/comfortable feel. While it isn't especially remote, all the people on the pond are very friendly, and the trees around the deck out back still make it feel secluded. And the view is beautiful! We have two children under three, and the pond and dock were perfect - generally safe and accessible. I would just say that if you have very small children, be prepared for lots of fireworks over the 4th of July - if you have older kids, then you've got a great front row seat!!
• 09/18/05
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  Geoff Maxwell , New York, NY
  • We were delighted with our stay on Park Pond. The house is well equipped and beautifully decorated in a simple, Mediterrenean style. The deck gives a tranquil view over the pond and we were able to kayak all the way round, including taking a quick swim, in an hour. There are plenty of nearby state parks and forests for hiking / picnics etc. We found the local 'dinner and a movie' theater very enjoyable as well. Strongly recommended for a week, or just a long weekend, away from the city.
• 08/26/05
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  Fred and D'Veta , Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Lovely home neatly tucked away at the end of a winding country road, this property offers unlimited access to everything but everyday life. A tasteful blend of rustic cabin and modern living, it is artfully decorated in seascape colors that compliment it's natural wooded setting yet somehow manages to transport the guests to a beachfront cottage. We found every little thing we would need for a night of marathon movie-watching, wine tasting, grilling, kayaking, and relaxing. We enjoyed the privacy from the neighbors we never saw and the friendly disposition of those we met. We found the information prepared by the owner to be most helpful. The kitchen and bath faciltiies were clean and recently updated. The polished wood floors on the main level made barefoot living a joy. Last, but certainly not least, the view is absolutely beautfiul. The sunrise at 6 a.m. is breathtaking. The "cabin" is not really a cabin at all. It's a wonderfully preserved waterfront home at the edge of a large and easily navigable pond in the hills. We look forward to our return. Some great places to visit... The Gilsen's Theater (recommended by the owners), The Dutch Epicure Shop in Bantam, The Bantam Bread Co just up the road, and Moscarello's Garden Shoppes (multiple locations).
• 08/16/05
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  Elizabeth , Petaluma, CA
  • This house was WONDERFUL!!!! The entire inside was newly renovated with almost all new furniture. The look was current and very tasteful (Pottery Barn/Crate and Barrel style). Lots of open space, a large deck overlooking the water with outdoor (and indoor) dining set. Everything you could possibly need was provided (save your clothing and food) and even food staples were provided (flour, sugar, S&P, other spices and more). The television did not receive much, but why would you want it on when you are enjoying such a lovely environment? I did not even put it on until my son came and wanted to watch videos. (If necessary, one can rent DVDs to use on the DVD player that came with the house.) The master bedroom had an exceptionally comfortable bed (can't say about the other beds, but my son didn't complain, so I imagine they are also of equal quality). BBQ and tools provided. I can't think of anything that was not furnished. We kayaked around the lovely pond on kayaks that were also supplied (along w/life vests). The pond and area are gorgeous and there is so much to do within short distances from the house, such as antiquing, shopping of all sorts, other outdoor activities, good restaurants. I would love to keep this place a secret but that would not be fair to the kind and helpful owners. All thumbs up on this rental from both my son and me.
• 07/21/05
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  matt and beth emprimo , The Berkshires, MA
  • We LOVED this cottage! We had a great time and enjoyed kayaking and rowing-we brought our own canoe. We also enjoyed relaxing on the deck which had an amazing view of the pond. The pond is a nice size too--not too big or too small. This location is peaceful and provided us a lovely weekend away! It's a great spot for a small group of family or friends or a couple. We plan to rent this annually!

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