Lovely Lakefront Cottage
Location: Ashford, Connecticut, USA (Located on Peaceful Ashford Lake in Northeastern Connecticut)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-7)
Waterfront house available year round on clean, quiet, peaceful lake. Small library. Wall of windows in living area. Beautiful place to think and relax at any time of year. Fall foliage especially nice.
NEW THIS YEAR - WIRELESS HIGH-SPEED INTERNET. If you have a laptop computer with a wireless card, you can access the network from anywhere inside, and some places outside, the cottage. Stay in touch while you vacation!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Window a/c in the living area.
- Washer: Front load water-saving washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed: 1 bunk bed in the second bedroom
- Convertible Bed (3) : 2 full-sized futons and 1 single-sized futon in the main living room area.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Cable TV with extended channels
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: collection of VHS tapes
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, coffeemaker, full-sized range, full-sized refrigerator.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Outdoor propane gas grill provided free.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: Just a few steps from the back door to the lake.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet: High-speed cable internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Bring your laptop with wireless card and access the internet anywhere in the cottage or outside in the yard!
- Other Amenities
- WIRELESS HIGH-SPEED INTERNET, DVD/VCR
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Well-behaved pets are welcome.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Other Activities
- Located in the Heart of Northeast Connecticut's aNtique Area, minutes to Putnam, Woodstock, one-half hour from Sturbridge/Brimfield, ten minutes to University of Connecticut [UCONN], just down the road from Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Bass Fishing, Canoeing, Excellent Golf Courses and Restaurants nearby, 40 minutes from Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 3, 2009-May 22, 2009 .. $550/week
May 23, 2009-Sep 04, 2009 .. $995/week (Saturday to Saturday only)
Sep 05, 2009-Oct 16, 2009 .. $750/week
Oct 17, 2009-Dec 18, 2009 .. $550/week
Dec 19, 2009-Jan 1, 2010 .. $750/week
$200 Security Deposit
Weekend Specials (Nov-Apr, excluding Christmas week):
Two Nights .. $310 or Three Nights .. $465
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1996
We have travelled all around the country over the years, but the best times have always been spent with family and friends at our places in Connecticut and Florida. Cherished memories have been made there and we are so happy to be able to share our homes with our guests so that they can do the same.
Why the Owner Chose Ashford
For as long as I can remember, my dream was to wake up, get a cup of coffee, and walk to the water's edge. We searched and searched for a quiet private lake near our home in Connecticut and came upon this one. It was perfect. The lake is clean and peaceful. We can see the sunrise every morning. I can't tell you the amount of wildlife I've seen - herons, ducks, geese, and a great surprise - 2 muskrats floating on their backs enjoying the early morning sun, right in front of the cottage! Over the years we have enjoyed 4th of July fireworks, had family picnics, caught a 12-inch bass, gazed in awe at the beautiful fall foliage, and watched an impromptu kids ice hockey game on the frozen lake in a snowstorm in January!
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
More than anything, we enjoy having this special lakefront cottage all to ourselves when we are there. It is secluded, but within less than an hour's drive of many things to do, and if you live in Connecticut, probably close enough to run back to your office if need be, while the rest of the family enjoys the outdoors! Swimming, fishing, star-gazing, games on the lawn, hiking on our dirt roads and nearby trails, visiting nearby UCONN, the antique shops of CT, the Woodstock and Brooklyn Fairs, listening to live music at The Vanilla Bean cafe... There is so much to do, but on the flip side, you can just relax.
Property Photos
- Lovely Lakefront Cottage - Ashford, Connecticut Vacation
- Wall of Windows, A Beautiful View - Ashford, Connecticut Vacation
- The back yard in early fall. - Ashford, Connecticut Vacation
- Master Bedroom with comfortable queen bed.
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Jessica Rodriguez , Long Island, New York
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Joshua, Marissa & Jaxon , New York, NY
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Steve , Chicago Il.
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We cam back to CT to be with our very ill mother. She was too ill to enjoy the cabin with us, however, my sister and I enjoyed it very much. It is a great cottage and was extremely clean. We were pleasantly surprised at how wonderful it was here. Thank you, Cheryl and Sheila (Homeowner's note: From our in-cottage guestbook)
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What a lovely corner of CT! I have been looking for a place to retire and this section of CT is now very high rated! Brady and I enjoyed many long hikes through beautiful, historic countryside. Your comfortable cottage was a great base to come home to each day. We enjoyed some terrific meals here. The peace and quiet and lovely reflections on the water were salve to the soul. Thank you for making this possible! - Alison (Homeowner's note: From our in-cottage guestbook)
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What can we say, the third time is a charm, can't wait til next year, each time it gets better! So peaceful. So beautiful! Everything we need is right here. Thanks so much, we really enjoyed out two weeks. Bob & Judi (Homeowner's note: From our in-cottage guestbook)
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We had a series of wedding celebrations here, for our son's marriage. Wonderful location and facilities! Everything we needed was available. Fishing was great too! We hosted wedding guests here, and they really appreciated the cottage and lake. Thank you! Bob & Sue (Homeowner's note: From our in-cottage guestbook)
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Our stay couldn't have been more perfect: the accommodations, the weather, and the lake. We enjoyed antiquing, fishing, swimming in the lake, rowing the boat across the lake, bonfires in the yard and gazing out at the stars through the telescope on crystal clear nights. Ginger and Gus especially want to thank you for allowing them to vacation here. Ginger absolutely loved jumping off the dock into the water and Gus, a one-year-old, had a major breakthrough this week when he made it all the up the back stairs un-aided. We created many fantastic memories this week, and we can't wait to schedule our future family vacations here. Thank you again, Christine, Tom, Hillary and Ginger & Gus (the corgis) (Homeowner's note: From our in-cottage guestbook)
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We had a wonderful vacation at the cottage. The lake view is pretty, the sunrise beautiful, breakfast on the deck, picnic with the family, walking the cats in the yard on their leashes, rowing on the lake. We look forward to returning next year. P.S. the beautiful wildflowers and having the a/c on and fresh ice were thoughtful. We hope to return for 2 weeks next year. - John and Dolores (Homeowner's note: From our in-cottage guestbook)
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We have had a wonderful time here - despite the days of 90 degrees! The lake has been an especial joy - we've photographed it, drawn it, walked it at all times of the day. This has also been an excellent base for exploring this corner of New England, particularly the architecture & arts. A trip to East Haddam Opera House to see "The Boyfriend" was also well worth the effort! Thank you for a very convenient and comfortable home from home. - Joan