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Small Town Stay- Stroll to Local Shops/Dining/Taft

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Taft School
Sitting Area
A living room with a sofa, a rocking chair, a wooden floor, a white door, and a wall-mounted clock.
Living Space
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a plant, and wall art.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Set in the mountains, this 1-bedroom apartment accommodates 4 guests and includes 1 bathroom. It offers proximity to a golf course for sports and fitness enthusiasts. Explore local attractions like Black Rock State Park and the Ben Franklin Statue during your stay.

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Watertown, CT
  • Place, Lake Winnemaug
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Rock State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Palace Theatre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Small Town Stay- Stroll to Local Shops/Dining/Taft

This getaway is small enough to feel cozy, yet with amenities you want. What’s more is its convenient location to main street. Shop unique clothing and jewelry stores. Snack on a gourmet cookie. Dine on scrumptious pizza brought piping hot to your table. Or just meander the streets of Watertown and enjoy turn-of-the century homes, Taft School and historic buildings nestled in picturesque settings. This rental is located near the old Heminway & Sons Silk Mill established in the 1800s.

Walk able to nearby restaurants, local shops, post office, library,Taft School, pharmacy, coffee, hair salons, market, church, etc

Are you looking for a short term stay with all the trimmings? Then this is the place for you. It is just a short walk away from a quaint New England downtown with small shops that seem to transport you to yesteryear. World renown coffee shop, restaurants, grocery stores, a post office, and banking are all within a walk or drive. In addition, this rental gives you quick access to local attractions, stunning parks, glassy lakes, and beautiful recreation areas.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2827817
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Watertown

Located in Watertown, this apartment is in the city center and next to a golf course. Mattatuck Museum Arts and History Center and Palace Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Imagine Nation Children's Museum and Mount Southington Ski Area. Flanders Nature Center and The Christmas Shop are also worth visiting.
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Watertown, CT

What's nearby

  • Lake Winnemaug - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Black Rock State Park - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Lake Quassapaug - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Palace Theatre - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Waterbury Green - 10 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Meriden Station - 26 min drive
  • Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Martino's Pizzaria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Echo Craft Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Small Town Stay- Stroll to Local Shops/Dining/Taft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Small Town Stay- Stroll to Local Shops/Dining/Taft?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small Town Stay- Stroll to Local Shops/Dining/Taft?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Small Town Stay- Stroll to Local Shops/Dining/Taft located?

Located in the heart of Watertown, this golf apartment building is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Winnemaug and within 6 mi (10 km) of Black Rock State Park and Lake Quassapaug. Flanders Nature Center and Harrub Pilgrim Memorial are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for visiting family

A great place for when you're visiting family but still want a little space for yourself. The location is perfect for any Watertown plans.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy/Functional

What a great little cottage . Super clean Very conveniently located Easy access parking
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy apartment

This cute little apartment was perfect for our week stay. It was super clean, cozy and had the perfect touch of “home”
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and relaxing

Very nice, cozy and relaxing spot. Very clean and has everything you need. Great location to visit all parts of Connecticut and neighboring states. Good restaurants and shopping within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Warertown gem

A perfect spot for our 3 week stay. Clean and tastefully decorated. Nicely supplied kitchen, modern appliances, awesome shower and comphy bed.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 25, 2023
It was such a pleasure having you! You are welcome back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Clean with nice amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Sweet Home

This lovely apartment was the perfect base for our vacation. Very clean and furnished with all the essentials. Walking distance to shops, restaurants. Very quiet at night. We will definitely stay here if we should come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2022
Thank you for being such wonderful guests! We hope to see you again someday. Kind regards, Mark and Laura
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything we needed for our stay. The kitchen was well stocked with the basics and then some. Plenty of pillows and blankets were available. The location is ideal. We walked to many dining options right around the corner. The apartment was spotlessly clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2025
We are so glad you had a lovely stay! Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute place nice touches

Place worked perfect for us. Air mattress very sturdy and easy to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Small town getaway

My girlfriend and I had an incredible experience staying at this house. From a cozy night in to an incredible fall hike and winery experience it was exactly what we were looking for in order to relax and enjoy our weekend getaway. Absolutely loved staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Watertown Gem

Great location for visiting in Southbury especially being able to travel through the countryside. Comfortable setup within the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect place

It was a beautiful rental, living room, full kitchen nice size bedroom and separate bath. Was very clean and had amenities you need it. If we're in Connecticut again we will definitely stay again. Thank you so much for hosting us! Toni Mascolo
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This a great little Apt.

This is a great place to stay had all the amenities of home .. would stay here again when in town..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark and Laura

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We strive to give our guests a getaway that brings a sense of peace, belonging, and contentment.

Why they chose this property

This space is small enough to feel cozy, yet with amenities you want. What’s more is its convenient location to main street. Shop unique clothing and jewelry stores. Snack on a gourmet cookie. Dine on scrumptious pizza brought piping hot to your table. Or just meander the streets of Watertown and enjoy turn-of-the century homes and historic buildings nestled in picturesque settings. This rental is located near the old Hemingway & Sons Silk Mill established in the 1800s
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