Charming Lakefront Cabin And Guest Cottage With Spectacular View
About the property
- Cabin2500 sqft
- Bedrooms5
- Sleeps10
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay7 nights
5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom, 10 Sleeps
****BEFORE CONTACTING US PLEASE NOTE****
WE HAVE A STRICT 7 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY, SO PLEASE DO NOT INQUIRE OR RESERVE TO BOOK FOR ANYTHING LESS THAN THAT.
Charming 3-bedroom lakefront furnished cabin and 2-bedroom guest cottage that share a large, sunny patio, the very best view on Bantam lake, and your own dock right out the back door. Located on private Deer Island, only five miles from the town of Litchfield, this one-of-a-kind rental is ideal for extended families or groups of friends. The two houses easily sleep 10, and can accommodate more with the couches in the two living rooms (and there are two blow-up beds available - one twin and one full). Dogs are allowed with prior notice, the property is completely fenced in except for water-side and is equipped with dog bowls and beds so that everyone can feel at home!
Long called “The Magic House” by friends, decorated in cottage-cozy style inspired by fairy tales, this is an ideal spot for those who love to stay in unique places – and both houses have all you might need (pots and pans, dishes, dishwashers, linens, bath and beach towels, etc.).
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This property is enjoyable year-round. There is a huge bluestone patio with stone fire pit, full gas grill, teak furniture and built in outdoor hutch with a small sink and two small refrigerators for entertaining. In summer, with the fishing rods, kayaks, a canoe and a 60+ foot dock with a large landing at the end, the property is ideal for spending your days and evenings outdoors. If you grow tired of the sun (or in the event of a shower) take shelter and possibly a nap in the shade on the porch swing. Or head to the guest house to watch movies from the extensive DVD collection, on the 70" HD screen. In the fall, you can’t beat the beauty of the New England foliage – with literally the longest view across the lake, facing White’s Woods Conservation area, the vantage point from your rocking chair on the porch is unobstructed by houses or developments. And as a winter rental, this is the best spot on the lake for ice fishing – right out the back door. Set your tip ups and watch for the flags out the picture window in the living room, by a roaring fire. With wood stoves in both houses, tons of classic games and books, wi-fi and cable TV, there is no better place to curl up and relax.
• Main house has three bedrooms with double or queen beds in each, full bath with shower on second floor,powder room on first floor and full kitchen with propane stove, large refrigerator and dishwasher. The living room has a Bose iPod docking station, large wood insert in the fireplace, TV and dining area. There is also a washer and dryer on the second floor. A large generator is connected to the main house and turns on automatically in case of any power outage (note: If necessary, an extension cord can be run from the generator to the guest house to provide electricity).
• Guest house has two bedrooms, one with a twin and a trundle pull-out, the other with a futon bed that sleeps two. There is a full bathroom with shower, a kitchen with an electric stove, smaller refrigerator and dishwasher. The large living room has a woodstove, TV and pull out couch.
PLEASE NOTE:
* Our minimum stay is 7 nights.
* We require all renters be at least 25-years old.
* No smoking is allowed in either house.
Owner
Janet Spencer
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 13, 2018
About Janet Spencer
Originally bought as a weekend/vacation spot for family and friends, this was a second home for over a decade as I resided in Manhattan and travelled extensively as a management consultant. In 2011 I met my boyfriend who was born and raised in the area (Bantam) and since then, this migrated to being more of a home base. In 2014 I sold my apartment in downtown Manhattan as we decided to buy land, build a house and move to VT where I was born and raised, and where my family still resides. But we still love the lake house and want to enjoy spending time here as my boyfriend's family is in the area.
Janet Spencer purchased this Cabin in 2000
Why Janet Spencer chose Morris
This was originally purchased as a "half-way" destination between Manhattan and NH/VT. My family and I would all get together on long weekends and vacations, and with the two houses the adults could happily co-exist with the growing children! There is a lot of love and many memories stored up in these walls. And the area is quintessential New England - it's hard to believe how close it is to NYC given the rural feel and character.
What makes this Cabin unique
The property is 90 miles (2 hours) from NYC, one hour west of Hartford and just three miles from historic Litchfield. There are countless places to explore nearby: Miles of hiking and biking trails in the surrounding White Memorial Woods… dozens of places in the area for shopping and antique-ing… award winning restaurants and renowned chefs within a 20 mile radius… and a short distance from CT’s legendary wine trail. A book with recommendations, details and directions awaits you on the coffee table!
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Main house green room1 double
- Guest cottage first bedroom1 twin/ single, with pull out twin trundle beneath
- Master Bedroom1 queen, Adjustable bed - can sit up, raise legs or both
- Main house yellow room1 sleep sofa /futon, Pillow top is provided
- Guest cottage second bedroom1 sleep sofa /futon, Pillow top is provided
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Main house downstairstoilet
- Main house upstairstoilet, shower
- Guest housetoilet, shower
Location Type
- Lake View
- Lakefront
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens ProvidedSheets, pillows, pillow cases all provided.
- Air ConditioningCentral A/C in main house. Window unit in living room in guest house. Fans throughout.
- FireplaceOutdoor stone fire pit.
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingCentral heating in main house. Electric room heaters in guest cottage.
- InternetWi-Fi available.
- Iron & Board
- Clothes DryerStackable w/d units in main house on second floor. Dryer sheets provided.
- Living RoomBoth living rooms comfortably seat 8 or more. TVs, games and books in both living rooms.
- ParkingSpace for only three vehicles (or four if small) in driveway. Parking at a premium on the island and carefully monitored, so over parking is prohibited
- TelephoneLandline available - any additional charges made during stay will be billed to renter.
- Towels ProvidedBath, kitchen and beach towels provided.
- Washing MachineStackable w/d units in main house on second floor. Detergent provided.
- Wood StoveWood burning stove in guest cottage; wood burning insert in main house. Both used for ambiance and heating (not cooking).
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & UtensilsFull set of dishes, utensils, glasses, etc. in both houses. Can serve at least 10-12 in each house.
- Dishwasher
- KitchenFull kitchen in both houses - refrigerator/freezer, stovetop, oven, sink, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, dishes, utensils, etc.
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry ItemsSpices, condiments, paper goods.
- RefrigeratorLarge refrigerator/freezer in main house; smaller (but full) refrigerator/freezer in guest cottage.
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningDining table in main house only. There is a breakfast bar with four chairs in the guest cottage.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- BooksOwner's personal collection - can be read while staying but not taken afterwards.
- DVD PlayerDVD players in both houses.
- GamesAll the classics in the guest cottage (Scrabble, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, etc.).
- Satellite / CableFull cable and movie channels in both houses.
- StereoTransportable Bose iPod dock in living room in main house.
- TelevisionTVs in main house living room and master bedroom. 70" HD TV in guest cottage living room
- ToysA few children's toys on the lower level of the library bookcases.
- Video LibraryExtensive collection in guest cottage.
Outside
- BalconyLarge covered porch off the main house living room. Gorgeous view of patio, dock and lake. Teak furniture: Porch swing, glider, 2 rocking chairs, 2 regular chairs. Coffee and corner tables.
- Deck / Patio750 sf bluestone patio, fire pit in center. All teak furniture: Picnic table with central umbrella, couch with cushions, numerous Adirondack chairs, two lounge chairs at end of dock.
- Kayak / CanoeTwo sea kayaks, one regular kayak, one tandem kayak and one canoe.
- Lawn / GardenMinimal lawn space. Many perennial beds. Herb garden which may be used in cooking. Both houses have Christmas lights along roof lines which provide lovely ambiance after dark in all seasons.
- Outdoor GrillLarge gas grill on patio and small gas grill on shelf off porch. Covered hutch on patio with small sink and two small refrigerators, ideal for outdoor dining.
- TennisCourt in the middle of the island, available for anyone to use.
- Water Sports GearFishing rods, life jackets, paddles for boats, swimming noodles all available for use.
Attractions
- churches
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- synagogues
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- swimming
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Great place to relax!
Quaint and cozy
Wonderful lakeside cabin-home experience.
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Terrific cottages in great area
Quiet weekend on the lake
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