Little House in the Big Woods
- House1200 sq. ft
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 2 nights
Rooms & beds
Bedrooms: 3(Sleeps: 4)
Bedroom 1
king · queen
Bedroom 2
king
Bedroom 3
king
Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Combination tub/shower
Spaces
- Kitchen
- Deck/Patio
- DiningSeating for 5 people
- Balcony
- Lawn/Garden
- Porch/Veranda
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Safety features
- Smoke detectorPlaced by alarm company
- Carbon monoxide detectorCellar, near furnace
- Fire extinguisherKitchen beside refrigerator
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Ski in/Ski outCross country skiing only
- Water View
- RuralExcellent hiking and x-country skiing on Airline Trail, and in New England Forestry Foundation Forest and Wolf Den State Forest, Audubon and Goodwin Conservation centers nearby
- Waterfrontthere is a pond, which is not for swimming, as there are fish, turtles and other aquatic life, but there is a dock, lots of frogs, and fishing is permitted.
General
- Air conditioningnot really necessary in such an old house, but available
- Heating
- Hair Dryer
- FireplaceDue to the age of the house, the fireplace is decorative
- Basic Soaps
- ParkingCars share a crushed stone circle with me, at the end of a long dirt road
- Towels Provided
- Iron & Board
- Toilet Paper
- Washing machine
- Internet
- Linens providedconcierge service is provided
- Wireless Internet
- Clothes dryer
- Shampoo
- Paper Towels
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & UtensilsWe have tried to include everything you might need - tell us if something was omitted, please
- Lobster Pot
- Stove4 burner electric- small, apartment size
- Kettle
- OvenSmall electric
- RefrigeratorBecause the property is 8 miles from the nearest supermarket, the refrigerator is kept stocked with fresh 1% milk, orange juice and Thomas' English muffins
- Toaster
Dining
- Childs Highchair
Entertainment
- ToysA few classic wooden toys are available
- BooksA selection, especially on bird watching in New England and Naturalists, also recent nature, fashion and country style magazines
- TelevisionROKU
- Satellite/Cableflat screen ROKU with DVD player discretely provided in an antique cabinet in the living room. IPOD speakers also provided, with IPOD, as desired
- DVD Player
Outside
- Fire pit
- TennisThere is a tennis court with backboard
- Ski & SnowboardCross country skiing on extensive trails, snow permitting
Suitability
- Wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Onsite Services
- Concierge
Notes
- There is a tennis court and over 144 acres of preserved woodland, adjacent to the Airline Trail, Mashamoquet State Park, the Wolf Den State Forest and the New England Forestry Foundation Memorial Forest. The Audubon Society's Grassland Bird Conservation Center is also close by, as are a number of destination restaurants (Sharpe Hill Vineyard, the Golden Lamb, the Vanilla Bean, Grill 37, 85 Main, Coriander, etc.). Old Sturbridge Village and Mystic Seaport are near enough for day trips, in opposite directions, and scenic local towns provide many attractions (i.e. Roseland Cottage in Woodstock, antiquing and Bradley Theater in Putnam, Logee's for exotic plants in Danielson, Storrs Adventure Park, Skydive Danielson, etc)
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Check in after Flexible
Check out before Flexible
Maximum overnight guests: 4
Minimum age to rent: 21
Children allowed: ages 0-17
No pets allowed
No events allowed
No smoking allowedThis is a very old house, over 225 years old
Please do not: A) move the furniture- it scratches the antique floors B) dye your hair- it wrecks the towels C) smoke anything-
Cleaning practices
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Minimum 3-day vacancy between guest stays
Cleaned with disinfectant
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
Follows industry health association: SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
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Hosted by Eliza
Ask a questionAbout Eliza
After a career as an international civil servant, I retired in 2011 to the farmhouse where I spent summers as a child and with my own children and have restored the small guesthouse behind my house. The 'Little House' is an 18th century farmhouse where my great-grandfather was born in 1823 and it has been occupied by the same family for seven generations. The bathroom is entirely new, as is the expansive deck on the back, but the rest is the original house, wide pine floorboards that originally came from a Congregational church nearby (when my parents did the first restoration in 1952) a huge fireplace, exposed beams and a warm cozy atmosphere.
Eliza purchased this House in 1814
Why Eliza chose Pomfret
The Quiet Corner of Connecticut is a delightful area, unspoiled and rural, but only a short drive to Boston, Providence, Hartford and Worcester. Pomfret is a particularly pretty town with a great deal of preserved woodland in a region with a wealth of historical significance. For anyone interested in American history, wildlife and bird-watching, this area has great appeal and is central for day trips to all of Southern New England's attractions
What makes this House unique
I love the solitude in this secluded location. The deer feel safe here, and people tend to want to return to this peaceful sanctuary, where wildlife abound. Like most of New England, the weather and the seasons are always changing and bringing new surprises. What I like to do most is walk in the woods, or just sit and read in the serenity of Jericho
- Languages:
- english, french, spanish