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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 of 5

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 Hrs NYC, Best Skiing, Shops, Dining,2 Gas Fires,WASHINGTON PoshPadsCT, HotTub

Washington is the best country rural retreat within 2 hours of NYC - the best restaurants, shopping, land preserves, Lake Waramaug State Park & Beach, and nearby Mohawk Mountain Skiing. Private Mint 5-Bedroom, 4-Bath Country Estate in one of Washington's Best neighborhoods surrounded by large estates. Heated pool, trampoline, game room, gas bbq, 2 gas fireplaces. A short drive to the Mayflower Inn & Spa and other Washington Restaurants, Galleries, Shops and Litchfield Shopping and Restaurants. Pristine renovation with 5 bedrooms all with smart HD TVs, new Frette Cotton linens, down feather beds, comforters, pillows, large eat-in kitchen, new stainless steel appliances, gas range, side-by-side refrigerator, fully furnished. 5 minutes to Lake Waramaug, 30 minutes to Mohawk Mountain skiing. This is the perfect country escape within 2 hours of NYC!

Washington is located in historic, rural Litchfield County, within a scenic 2-hour drive from NYC and is exceptional for its excellent restaurants, spas, antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, farms, historic homes, gardens, vineyards, distilleries, and orchards. The Gilmore Girls creator modeled Stars Hollow, the perfect Connecticut town, after Washington and the Independence Inn after the Mayflower Inn. It is the current or former home to many artists, writers, actors and Wall Street executives – referred to as "more Vermont, than Vermont" and "the un-Hamptons". Nature preserves, Lake Waramaug, and the Shepaug River offer extensive hiking, biking, and water activities. Mohawk and Sundown Ski Areas , Lime Rock Raceway, and Quassy Amusement Park are all a short drive. ExploreWashingtonCT and PoshPadsCT have the best listings of area amenities and event calendars. (Note that VRBO-HomeAway's map needs to be zoomed to really show Washington and Roxbury listings only and not homes 30 minutes away in less desirable locations.)
All of my homes in Washington and Roxbury (PoshPadsCT) are beautifully landscaped with flowering shrubs, flagstone terraces with gas bbq. And heated pools. They are furnisged with Frette pressed cotton sheets, plush towels and bathrobes, down featherbeds, comforters and pillows. Optional maid and catering and massage services are available. All homes have Central heat and AC, WiFi, flat screen televisions with dvds, cable and movie channels, and central alarms.

A car is necessary to enjoy rural Roxbury, Washington and Litchfield County.
The nearest bus station is Southbury, 15 minutes away.
The nearest train stations are in Amenia and Wingdale NY or Danbury or New Haven CT – all about 45 minutes away.

Monthly rates have utilities and snow plowing, lawn mowing, pool cleaning and pool heat billed as incurred. There is a $2000/month security/utilities deposit.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Late checkouts OK on Sundays.Holidays have special rates and minimum stay requirements.
Weekday rates are only in conjunction with a weekend booking – please request a quote.
Short-term bookings under one month in duration are only accepted 1-30 days before arrival.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Washington

Located in Washington, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden and White Memorial Conservation Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Bethlehem Historical Society Museum and Tapping Reeve House and Law School. Travelling with kids? Consider Hollister House Garden and The Christmas Shop. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Washington, CT

What's nearby

  • Mount Tom State Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Candlewood Lake - 23 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Quinnipiac University - 50 min drive - 64.3 km
  • Yale University - 56 min drive - 71.1 km
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital - 56 min drive - 72.5 km

Getting around

  • Appalachian Trail - 47 min drive
  • Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Popey's Ice Cream - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪West Shore Seafood And Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪love hearts bakery and cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 2 Hrs NYC, Best Skiing, Shops, Dining,2 Gas Fires,WASHINGTON PoshPadsCT, HotTub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at 2 Hrs NYC, Best Skiing, Shops, Dining,2 Gas Fires,WASHINGTON PoshPadsCT, HotTub?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 Hrs NYC, Best Skiing, Shops, Dining,2 Gas Fires,WASHINGTON PoshPadsCT, HotTub on 13 May 2026 start from £796, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is 2 Hrs NYC, Best Skiing, Shops, Dining,2 Gas Fires,WASHINGTON PoshPadsCT, HotTub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2 Hrs NYC, Best Skiing, Shops, Dining,2 Gas Fires,WASHINGTON PoshPadsCT, HotTub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Hrs NYC, Best Skiing, Shops, Dining,2 Gas Fires,WASHINGTON PoshPadsCT, HotTub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Hrs NYC, Best Skiing, Shops, Dining,2 Gas Fires,WASHINGTON PoshPadsCT, HotTub?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 2 Hrs NYC, Best Skiing, Shops, Dining,2 Gas Fires,WASHINGTON PoshPadsCT, HotTub located?

This family-friendly Washington holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Camp Columbia State Park and Bantam Lake. Hollister House Garden and Mount Tom State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephen was a tremendous host. He was extremely prompt and responsive. Everything was exactly as advertised. The home was very comfortable, clean and easy to use. We really enjoyed the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!

We had a wonderful experience staying at the property. Everything was as advertised, property owner was incredibly communicative / accessible, and the house was perfect for our family celebrating my wife’s birthday. We would gladly stay here again and highly recommend the house and owner!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful week for three generations!

Stayed for a week with our daughter and her family and son and his family (total of 6 adults and 4 kids ages 7-12. House is very comfortable with a nice game room and family room. The swimming pool was a huge hit- very nice to have a heated pool, even in the summer! We had a great time and will very likely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Family reunion weekend - we had a super time! The property was lovely and our kids enjoyed the pool and play areas. The hot tub and covered porch were very nice for the adults. Conveniently located between Boston and NYC worked well for us. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Senff 51

Awesome vacation rental!! Everything was as described and promised. Will definately be looking at staying again in the future!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bern B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Water House

The property was beautiful!My only complaint is that although everything as in the property overview was accurate, the information for how to use the tv’s, to heat the water in the pool and hot tub were very vague and confusing — like location for the heating switch, or how to set up tv’s for Netflix, etc. And the kitchen faucet was missing a screw so it was very loose. But we had a good time together, and it was a beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leslie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

July 22

At first glance, the house was wonderful. It has a great pool, and it has a great deck off of the kitchen that is covered and has plenty of seating. The coffee pot had a science project in the filter, the sink had two grungy stoppers, the sponge for cleaning dishes was used, and the worst part was that the downstairs gamerooms area was soaking wet when we arrived. This had obviously been a problem for a while as there was an awful stench from sitting water (in and under the rug) which rendered the downstairs gamerooms unusable. The second to last evening there was very heavy rain which created a leak through a kitchen light. The response was that the upstairs deck was allowing water inside the house because that was the unprotected side of the house. We were told the water in the gameroom area was from condensation from the A/C. Then get it fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
This review rating was unfair. The central airconditioner located in the basement had a minor condensation problem - and a 3'x5' wet carpet area was created during the multi-family stay (extreme humidity and record rain led to a clogged airconditioner condensation drain). I went over immediately and solved the problem and wet vacuumed the small wet carpet area in the corner of the finished part of the basement. The gameroom was fully usable and the problem fully repaired. When a problem occurs my caretaker or I immediately respond and correct it as all my 5 star reviews state. We had a record wind and rain storm as well as mentioned and water hit the side of the house and a minor drip came through a kitchen light fixture. Her review was unfair given the immediate response and repair and the extremely minor drip and leak during a well reported record storm condition.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needed a private residence for business and associates in the area.

This place is a beautiful estate with all you’ll ever need and more. Great communication from the host. Would also be an excellent place for events.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Connecticut

We really enjoyed our stay at this property and Stephen couldn't have been a better host. We were always able to reach him and he was helpful each time. If you're looking for an escape to nature, I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme D.

Easy reservation and very good house. Clean, warm for winter and full of entertainment.

Steve was very helpful in the reservation and with all info required. The house is very clean and full of entertainment for family even during winter time. Well recommended.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Quiet and relaxing stay

The house was great and worked well for my family and grandkids. Lots of room , comfortable beds , a warm fireplace and it had snowed so we even got to sled on the hill ! A great place to be and convenient to a quaint area . Thank you for sharing this wonderful house with us !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for being such wonderful guests! Washington is the perfect escape year-round. Please return again soon, Steve
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanna S.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Brighenti

Host profile image
My wife and I and 3 college-age children live in Washington, the perfect country destination within 2 hours of NYC. We moved here from NYC in 2003 to raise our children after years of weekending. I developed and managed boutique design hotels in NYC and CT and remain the managing partner of several. Upon moving to Washington I purchased and renovated many luxury vacation homes and currently rent them short and long term.

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful home in a prime private scenic estate neighborhood in Litchfield County's most desirable town - Washington.

Washington is located in historic, rural Litchfield County, within a scenic 2-hour drive from NYC and is exceptional for its excellent restaurants, spas, antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, farms, historic homes, gardens, vineyards, distilleries, and orchards. The Gilmore Girls creator modeled Stars Hollow, the perfect Connecticut town, after Washington and the Independence Inn after the Mayflower Inn. It is the current or former home to many artists, writers, actors and Wall Street executives – referred to as "more Vermont, than Vermont" and "the un-Hamptons". Nature preserves, Lake Waramaug, and the Shepaug River offer extensive hiking, biking, and water activities. Mohawk and Sundown Ski Areas , Lime Rock Raceway, and Quassy Amusement Park are all a short drive. ExploreWashingtonCT and PoshPadsCT have the best listings of area amenities and event calendars. (Note that VRBO-HomeAway's map needs to be zoomed to really show Washington and Roxbury listings only and not homes 30 minutes away in less desirable locations.)
All of my homes in Washington and Roxbury (PoshPadsCT) are beautifully landscaped with flowering shrubs, flagstone terraces with gas bbq. And heated pools. They are furnisged with Frette pressed cotton sheets, plush towels and bathrobes, down featherbeds, comforters and pillows. Optional maid and catering and massage services are available. All homes have Central heat and AC, WiFi, flat screen televisions with dvds, cable and movie channels, and central alarms.

A car is necessary to enjoy rural Roxbury, Washington and Litchfield County.
The nearest bus station is Southbury, 15 minutes away.
The nearest train stations are in Amenia and Wingdale NY or Danbury or New Haven CT – all about 45 minutes away.

Monthly rates have utilities and snow plowing, lawn mowing, pool cleaning and pool heat billed as incurred. There i

What makes this property unique

This art filled home is fully restored in perfect condition with new luxury hotel beds, down feather beds, comforters, pillows, Frette pressed cotton linens and bathrobes, new stainless steel appliances, smart HDTVs throughout, 2 gas fireplaces, 2 porches, heated pool, fully furnished with everything new.

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