The contemporary Barn welcomes guests as a luxury getaway and gorgeous views of rolling hills & sunsets over Washington, CT - 1hr 40min from NYC, 2hrs 40min from Boston. The Barn is 6.6 miles from The Mayflower Inn and 17 miles from skiing at Mohawk Mountain. We are minutes from New Preston, Litchfield County's most charming town, with shops, gourmet market & restaurants. The house is surrounded by hiking trails and 0.8 miles from Lake Waramaug with beaches, kayaking, swimming & picnics.
Property manager
Alicia and Harry
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
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Staircase and deck with no child protection/safety
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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
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
About the area
New Preston
Located in New Preston, this holiday home is on a lake. Hopkins Vineyard and Woodbury Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Candlewood Lake and Mount Bushnell State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider White Memorial Conservation Center and Flanders Nature Center.
Washington, CT
What's nearby
Lake Waramaug - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Mount Bushnell State Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Lake Waramaug State Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Hopkins Vineyard - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Steep Rock Preserve - 17 min drive - 11.9 km
Getting around
Appalachian Trail - 38 min drive
Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
The White Horse - 6 min drive
Warren General - 13 min drive
The Old Oak Tavern - 22 min drive
Community Table - 9 min drive
Iga - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home located?
This family-friendly New Preston holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Waramaug and Mount Bushnell State Park. Lake Waramaug State Park is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This house was amazing! There was plenty of space and seating for our group of 8 to gather in common areas. The cleanliness was pristine. The owners were easy to communicate with and were responsive to all requests. I highly recommend this property.
Beautiful location for a getaway weekend for me and my family
The Barn is a gorgeous home with very sophisticated art and furniture. The home is really comfortable, eight of us easily fit in the living areas and the beds were super cozy. We took a short drive to the town of Litchfield and had a fun time exploring the shops and restaurants there. Perfect place for a relaxing weekend.
The house was so cute and so clean. Loved the layout! And our kids and their teen friends had a blast. The town of New Preston is adorable. Alicia was so easy to reach and all went so well!
We rented this lovely home to stay while we attended a family wedding in the area. Our adult children and two grands enjoyed being together in this comfortable and clean home. We were grateful that each family had its own bathroom. Our granddaughter loved playing ping pong too. Highly recommend!
We were a group of 10 , a mix of family and friends. The house is bright and airy and we had a great time hanging out in the family room with the eclectic selection of books and watching the stars on the deck at night . Would work great for four couples .Liked the set up in the kitchen and the coffee was lovely.
Excellent interior design and architecture, beautifully executed. Kitchen access and function perfect and made cooking and serving a joy. All amenities were available and functional. Hosts were available and helpful throughout our stay our family of 12 included adults. And six grandchildren.
We loved staying in your beautiful home. There was room for all eight of us to sleep comfortably and hang out together. The home was clean and well stocked, and there was nothing more that we needed to make our stay perfect. The hosts were responsive and lovely to deal with. They answered every question in good time. The only problem is that we left 2 gray raincoats--possibly in the closet near the front door. Please let us know if you find them. We will pay for the shipping. Thank you again, Alicia and Harry
Four college friends and spouses in our 60’s spent a relaxing 2 nights in Alicia and Harry’s beautiful home in the mountains of New Preston. The accommodations were clean, up to date and spacious and impressively equipped with all we needed. The kitchen was perfect for too many cooks to prepare a gourmet dinner. When in the home we spent most of the daylight hours in the living room and most of the evening hours in the family room downstairs. Our ping pong matches were fun. All the bedrooms were spacious and had full bathrooms. We would not hesitate to return.
The photos don't do this property justice! It is more spacious and the decor is more upscale than depicted. Plus you just can't capture "CLEAN" or "comfortable beds" in a photo. It's in a very rural area, but the nearby town is sooo quaint. Unfortunately, we weren't here on a pleasure trip but we'd love to come back to explore the town. We did get pizza at The Owl, which is not your usual pizza joint, their pizza's are gourmet individual pizza's. The cocktails were interesting and the ambiance and service was worth the visit. Thank you so much for opening your home to us. It was much appreciated!
The Barn is a comfortable and welcoming property. It was our first visit to the area and we found there to be a range of interesting options. The property is well appointed and very spacious. It is generally well maintained and in keeping with the website photos. We were disappointed with a few issues that were either not working properly or broken but they were not showstoppers. As frequently is the case with VRBO rentals, the property could go from very good to great with a few modest investments, attention to details and modest improvements, particularly at this price point. The hosts, or property manager, was very responsive and helpful to our requests. All in all, a very positive experience. Thanks!
New Preston, A Weekend Away We'll Soon Never Forget
Well, what can I say about Alicia and Harry's home? It's THE BEST! I've rented many a VRBO and this one might be my all time favorite. My NY girlfriends and I met up with our MA girlfriends right in the middle, in New Preston, CT, for our annual "ladies cozy weekend." And boy howdy am I glad we did! The house is a dream, so spacious, we each had our own bedroom which was a lovely escape from our relentless families at home. Every bedroom is lovely, the beds are super comfortable, the bathrooms are nice. It is SO CLEAN, maybe the cleanest VRBO I've ever encountered. The fireplace is a real treat on a cold winter's night. We didn't even use the downstairs lounge area and I'm not sure why we never made it down there but it's just as nice as the upstairs. We had Nespresso's every morning and gathered round the dining table for breakfast. We ventured out into New Preston which is the CUTEST most quaint little town and we're charm snobs. We went on a hike to the pinnacle which was glorious and we ate at Community Table and to whoever is reading this, I can't stress this enough, GO THERE! None of us wanted to leave we wished we had booked another night and almost two weeks later we're still talking about how much fun we had. Thank you Alicia and Harry for your lovely lovely home!
We booked this property as a group of girlfriends and had the most wonderful time! Our hosts were so accommodating, allowing us to reschedule because one member of our group tested positive for COVID right before we were supposed to arrive. The house is beautiful and the property is so peaceful. We would love to stay again!
Family stayed here for a wedding and we had a blast. The property was wonderful. Well maintained. Great interiors. Really enjoyed our experience and would recommend.
Married for 25+ years, we are an international couple who raised two girls in NYC. Now that they are older, we are looking to focus more of our time on new projects - the Barn being one of them! We are nature-lovers and love to travel all over the world. We are looking forward to hosting you in our home.