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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We are a family-oriented couple that spent the last 2 years creating a retreat that we could enjoy with our large, blended family. We live locally and are very responsive to the needs of our guests so that they can fully enjoy their experience at the lake.

We had been looking for a vacation property to use with our blended family for a few years and were focused on the Highland Lake area since we were familiar with the lake and wanted to have a place to enjoy watersports with our children. This is our own lakehouse that we offer to other families when we are not able to use it.

Located in the Litchfield hills, this 445-acre lake is Connecticut’s premiere recreation lake hosting Bass fishing competitions and some of the best freshwater fishing in the state. There are over 7 miles of shoreline with an average lake depth of 25 feet. The lake is stocked with more than 12,000 trout annually. The lake is popular with bass tournament anglers, trout enthusiasts, and the fishing public seeking bluegill, perch, and other sunfish for fun or a fish fry. In addition to fishing, the lake is great for waterskiing, tubing, and cruising. There is a Marina for boat rentals and fuel needs as well as a public boat launch. There are also 2 beaches with public parking areas available to guests. Please reach out to the host in advance for policy on pets and use of the dock/boat lift. While the lake itself offers a serene backdrop and relaxing setting, it is still very close to stores that you would need, such as Stop n Shop, Big Y, Lowes, and Target. There is also a CVS right in town for any last-minute pharmacy needs as well as brand new Hartford Healthcare Emergency Health center with an Emergency Room (open daily from 9am – 9pm) and LIFESTAR landing pad. We are less than an hour from the Berkshires experience such as Great Barrington and Lenox (outlets), and close to local breweries and vineyards including the Little Red Barn Brewery less than a mile away. The area is also surrounded by trails for biking and hiking. We are located a short distance from local restaurants, diners, movie theater, antique shops, movie theater, batting cages, bowling, and our personal favorite, Dairy Queen! We are also less than 30 minutes away from 3 local ski resorts: Ski Sundown, Mohawk, and Otis.