Located in New Fairfield, this holiday home is in the mountains. Squantz Pond State Park and Bear Mountain Reservation reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Richter Arts Center and The Cave. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Danbury Ice Arena, or consider a night out at Daryl's House Club.
beach near Squantz Pond Boat Launch - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Sacred Heart University - 55 min drive - 67.9 km
Vassar College - 55 min drive - 64.9 km
Getting around
Appalachian Trail - 23 min drive
Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Cumberland Farms - 23 min drive
Taco Bell - 21 min drive
Panera Bread - 22 min drive
Biscotti's Ristorante - 8 min drive
American Pie Company - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakehouse, Boat Dock, Kayaks, Fire-Pit, King Bed, 1 Hour & 15 Min from NYC etc! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Lakehouse, Boat Dock, Kayaks, Fire-Pit, King Bed, 1 Hour & 15 Min from NYC etc!?
As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakehouse, Boat Dock, Kayaks, Fire-Pit, King Bed, 1 Hour & 15 Min from NYC etc! on 27 Oct 2026 start from £352, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Lakehouse, Boat Dock, Kayaks, Fire-Pit, King Bed, 1 Hour & 15 Min from NYC etc!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lakehouse, Boat Dock, Kayaks, Fire-Pit, King Bed, 1 Hour & 15 Min from NYC etc!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakehouse, Boat Dock, Kayaks, Fire-Pit, King Bed, 1 Hour & 15 Min from NYC etc!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lakehouse, Boat Dock, Kayaks, Fire-Pit, King Bed, 1 Hour & 15 Min from NYC etc! located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Candlewood Lake and Squantz Pond State Park. Margerie Lake Reservoir and Bear Mountain Reservation are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great sunsets. We enjoyed the dock and kayaking. Thank you for sharing your cottage with our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
What beautiful pictures! Thank you so much for sharing with us and enjoying our home
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Lisa C.
20 Aug 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The cottage is across the street from the lake. The host was very responsive and helpful. There is a grill, but bring your own propane and there is a fire pit, but bring your own wood. The view from the house is beautiful. Cottage is clean, the bed was big and the bathroom is updated. The stove runs on propane so be sure to see that the tank is full outside before you try to light it. There is parking on site as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying with us. We are disheartened because we know you enjoyed your stay following all your personal messages you sent us throughout it directly but left us a 6/10 review, perhaps you meant to select a higher rating. We hope that this does not reflect any of our help. much blessings
Everything was wonderful, just a few frustrations but nothing huge. Was planning on using tandem kayaks as advertised because we had small children but they were lost by the previous renters. Also planned on using the pull out couch bed but that was broken and unable to be used. Didn't use the grill because the grate was very rusty and starter button was broken. The steep hill and crossing a main route was a challenge and was hard to tell from the listing post but they were very responsive and kind when this was brought to attention. Despite what was listed above, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2026
We are happy you enjoy the home. We apologize there wasn’t a tandem kayak for your stay unfortunately guests don’t take care of them and they drift down the lake. They are costly and we’re replacing them as soon as possible! We just bought a new one this week as well. We also updated our listing to reflect that we don’t have a pullout bed anymore. We replaced the grill as well. Thank you for the feedback. We definitely appreciate it!
Wonderful view, clean, quiet, and relaxing. The walk down to the water is steep but pretty easy. It might be difficult for elderly people. The house is beautifully renovated inside and remarkably quiet. We had some storms and there's always cars going by, but you can barely hear them inside. We brought our dog and he loved hanging out in the enclosed porch. There isn't an obvious place to go for a longer walk as the road is quite busy and there are neighbors properties on either side. But he got a lot more fresh air than usual hanging out in the yard and the porch.Made a fire and chopped a little wood. Showed the boys how to use an axe for the first time. Found some local hikes. Went kayaking, swimming and fishing. Had a fantastic meal at Icon Sports Bar. The service and food were excellent. Bruno's makes a nice pizza pie. Johnny's Food Center makes great sandwiches.Highly recommended. We will probably be back during a different season when we can bring the dog into the State Park (October 1 to April 1).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2026
What a wonderful getaway!! So happy you enjoyed the area but most importantly, our cottage! See you next summer
This was a quaint little cabin to nestled in the perfect spot. I witnessed the wildlife and deer right next to the porch I was sitting on while it was snowing and looking out over the lake. The tv was very user friendly and the water in the shower got nice and hot. The linens were clean and the blankets were warm and cozy. One of the only downsides were the baseboard heaters were super loud and tapped and knocked all day and night which kept me up almost every night I stayed- a fan to drown out the noise would have been great and to circulate the heat.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Anthony W.
21 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Kayak’s was wet and dirty, place was smaller than the pics … but other than that the everything else was great !!! Definitely give this place a 8/10
My family and I stayed here for a few days while skiing at Thunder Ridge. Would definitely come back in the spring or summer to enjoy kayaking on the pond and hiking along local trails. Highly recommend this cottage.
We really enjoyed our stay. The house is walking distance from the lake and a good break for anyone trying to escape the bustle of NYC. The house was very clean and we felt safe and comfortable here’s the outdoor fire pit was a very nice touch.
We were very happy with the accommodations. The cottage was neat, clean and well kept, as was the property. All the amenities were as described. We had a great weekend and would highly recommend this lake house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2025
Delighted you enjoyed your stay!! we are here to make our home be the most fun getaway!!!
The house was exactly as listed. The interior has been updated, creating a clean, cozy look and feel. The kitchen was well stocked and everything was clean. The communication was very good, all questions were answered, and the check in and check out instructions were clear. I would recommend this property.
The beds and couch were comfortable! The kitchen had basic necessities, however you may need to reconsider meals if doing some serious chopping/cutting (ex sweet potatoes) d/t knife quality. If you are a fan sleeper add that to your packing list. Overall the stay was amazing with great views and helpful hosts!
I was pleasantly surprised! The house looked even better in person than it did in the photos. It is warm and comfortable and they had everything we needed to enjoy our time away. The house was clean and the surrounding property was well maintained. I would love to come back in the spring/summer to enjoy more of the outdoors.
Property was clean and looked exactly as displayed in the photos. Dock for swimming and kayaking is of good size and good condition. Good variety of outdoor places to sit between screened porch and outdoor fire pit plus outdoor and indoor family games to play. Access was easy and everything worked as expected. We enjoyed our stay at the lake house and would definitely go back again and recommend to others. The cottage provided our family with a nice relaxing getaway which was exactly what we were looking for.
We stayed here for work event and the location was perfect. Not too close, not too far away. Its snowed one evening but the driveway was not slippery at all. The house was very clean and kept in order. Plenty of room in the bedrooms and bathroom. The operational fireplace was also an added bonus.
The house was very nice, clean and had everything as explained. I definitely got a workout getting from the house to the dock. That was the only drawback. Even though we spent everyday on the dock or in the pond. Our hosts were available if we needed any thing but they actually have everything you need there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
John C.
11 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
property is overhyped
Photos make it appear to be on the water, but it is up a steep hill and across a busy road.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your comments and regret to hear that you were disappointed with the value of our well loved cottage. We aim to provide all of our guests with a memorable experience, and we hope to see you again in the near future.
Great stay to be so close to the lake. Provided plenty of lake accessories so you would need to pack minimal equipment. The pictures are a little deceiving as you are on top of a steep hill with Route 39 (which is busy) between the house and dock. We brought our dogs who are well behaved and stay pretty close. I would be concerned if my dog did not have good recall or young children. However, being situated on top of the hill provides a nice view!
We took a last minute trip to end the summer. House was very clean - small cottage but functional. The house is across the street from the waterfront. Canoes and dock were enjoyed by all. They are shared with the neighboring property, but there were plenty of canoes, paddles, life preservers, etc. Owners were very respondent. Recommended.
Everything was great except the key pad. Many times I couldn’t lock the house when I left and I couldn’t open it a couple of times. Otherwise the house is adorable, comfortable and clean.
A beautiful place and a beautiful setting. We would definitely stay again. A couple things you should be aware of though. If you have mobility issues or maybe are just really out of shape you will struggle getting the kayaks and lounge chairs down the steep driveway across the road and down the steep steps to the dock. Getting them down isn’t too bad but getting them back up to the house takes some real effort. Would be nice if the kayaks could just be left down near the dock. There’s a nice fire pit with chairs but they don’t supply any wood. Not sure why. Seems like they could provide enough for at least one evening fire. Also, there’s a gas grill but no gas. You need to supply your own propane. Definitely a first for me at a VRBO. Also, there’s a K-cup coffee machine but they don’t supply any k-cups. Again, would be a simple and inexpensive touch to supply a bunch. Also, there’s a cool theater style popcorn maker but they don’t supply any popcorn and oil. Again, a simple and inexpensive thing they could provide.These things won’t keep us from staying again but they are simple improvements that would take them to the next level of VRBO hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2026
Thank you for staying with us! we appreciate the feedback. The kayaks cant be left by the dock (they used to be) because guests don't secure them and they end up in the water and down the lake, that's how we've lost many unfortunetly.
Main and only complaint was that had to keep playing with the handle of the toilet every time flushed or it would keep running. Very annoying. And just felt food items. ( pancake mix ect) should be tossed. Safety and health purposes . Otherwise very enjoyable. Stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback! Yes we had instructed cleaning to leave certain things beind for future guests but we understand it can also be odd so we are removing all moving forward! Also the toilet was fix for your next stay! Thank you again .