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Family Friendly,Lakefront Cottage, 1 dock, private, easy access from I 91.

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Swim out to the Dock!
Betty's Boat House Front Entance
Bedroom with Double Bed
New Kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Middlefield, CT
  • Place, Indian Springs Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Beseck Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly,Lakefront Cottage, 1 dock, private, easy access from I 91.

This property is cleaned and disinfected after each guest .
Rental of this property is subject to The State of Connecticut Travel Restrictions.
This beautiful newly remodeled cottage is located on Lake Beseck in picturesque Middlefield, Ct. The views of the lake are serene and produce an immediate feeling of tranquility. It is accessible from I 91, Easy access to Hartford, Middletown or New Haven, scenic drives,casinos, and antiquing. Close to Wesleyan University and 21 miles to the coast.There are 3 docks, one is a short swim away and the other two are adjacent to the property for boat access.
Betty's Boat House is one story and sleeps 4. There are 2 bedrooms with one double bed in each with HDMI ready TVs. Betty's has one bathroom with shower, kitchen, dining area seating 4, cable tv and WiFi internet, outdoor deck with seating and gas grill. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessities for preparing meals in. It has an electric stove, refrigerator with ice maker, microwave, garbage disposal, no dishwasher. There is a laundry room with washer and dryer that is shared with the attached property, Clarke's Landing.The rental includes new quality linens, towels, paper goods, shampoo, spices, coffee, beach chairs,gas grill, outdoor table and chairs with umbrella and floats. 5 minutes from Powder Ridge Ski Area.This is the smaller cottage of 2 attached units. If both cottages are rented together, the property sleeps 12. SEE CLARKE'S LANDING FOR OTHER PROPERTY
Rental agreement required after booking. You must be 25 to rent this property. No smoking,parties or pets.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Smoking allowed outside
You must be 25 to rent this property! No House Parties Allowed! Please leave pets at home! Rental agreement required after booking.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Middlefield

Located in Middlefield, this holiday home is on the beach. Indian Springs Golf Club and Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wadsworth Falls State Park and Black Pond State Wildlife Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Van Vleck Observatory and Kidcity Children's Museum. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Middlefield, CT

What's nearby

  • Indian Springs Golf Club - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Beseck Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lyman Orchards Corn Maze - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Powder Hill Dinosaur Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Meriden Station - 9 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly,Lakefront Cottage, 1 dock, private, easy access from I 91. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly,Lakefront Cottage, 1 dock, private, easy access from I 91.?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly,Lakefront Cottage, 1 dock, private, easy access from I 91. on 17 Apr 2026 start from £170, 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 Family Friendly,Lakefront Cottage, 1 dock, private, easy access from I 91.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly,Lakefront Cottage, 1 dock, private, easy access from I 91.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly,Lakefront Cottage, 1 dock, private, easy access from I 91.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly,Lakefront Cottage, 1 dock, private, easy access from I 91. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Middlefield holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Indian Springs Golf Club, Lake Beseck Beach and Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort. Wadsworth Falls State Park and Black Pond State Wildlife Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All went very smoothly from registering to check-in to departure. Location was great for us, everything we needed was there. Lanna answered my few questions promptly. Would definitely try to stay again if we head up to CT
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lakefront Cottage was awesome... clean, well organized and quite. During our stay there were no issues, when a question arose Lanna replied immediately. The central location to Boston, Hartford, New Haven and other areas we wanted to visit made it absolutely convenient and easy to travel from for day trips. We will recommend this unit to others that are traveling to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Apartment on Lake Beseck

Cute apartment with a great view! Kitchen (and entire apt.) well appointed and clean. Great location for day trips. Lanna was always available and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Never want to leave!!

This place was absolute heaven. The lake so beautiful frozen and now thawed . . . can't wait to take a dip!!! I kept adding months!! Lanna is the best property manager I have come across! Very responsive! 5 Stars
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little lake house

Delightful little place on a picturesque lake. Not too far from Middletown. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Very central location, but tucked away from the main drag. Easy on and off the highway. Many amenities just up the road as well. Easy access to Hartford or New Haven destinations from this location as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick & Cordella M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay by the Lake

This cottage was the perfect way to extent our stay in the area and wrap up a month long visit to CT. We invited friends to visit us, we ate at the table watching the sunset, we watched boats (slowly+quietly) go by and just soaked in the time we had to enjoy our stay. Check-in was simple, Lanna made check-in a breeze and she made sure we had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alan r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little cottage right on the lake nice views nice area

Nice little cottage right on the lake nice views nice area. Communication was Excellent and the ease of renting was excellent. I would recommend this property to anybody who’s interested
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake House

Staying at Betty’s boat house was so much fun for me and my family. Lanna was in constant communication with us before, during, and after our stay. Checking in and checking out was super easy. They were so easy going and very welcoming. The property was very clean and organized and really had everything you needed. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a lake front retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

The house was charming, clean, and had everything we needed. The setting was beautiful, with the warm and clean lake literally in the back yard. The sunsets were beautiful across the lake. The neighbors were friendly and helpful. The house is well-located near state parks, Wesleyan University, fruit stands, yummy diners, and a beautiful ocean beach. We highly recommend this house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Betty's Boathouse Review

We had a fabulous stay. The location was perfect toward our interests (Lyman Orchards, Travelers Championship tournament) and the site was quiet and beautiful. Beseck Lake is a gem. Only drawback was presence of ants indoors -- same problem I am having at home, perhaps with all the rain. Overall, I would like to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Sorry about the ants! Yes it's the 2 1/2 months of rain and unfortunately they moved in without making a reservation! I will definitely be providing them with accommodations in the form of their own hotels! Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

As soon as I walked in I felt at home.

It was perfect for all our needs. And the view! Amazing. We go back and visit family every year. We've been doing this for 40 yrs. By far this was one of the best visits. Definitely keeping this house in mind for next time. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

Lovely lakeside cottage at the end of a charming lane. Lots of light with an awesome lake view.

The moment I pulled into the driveway of Betty’s Boathouse I knew I was in for a treat! I was right! Upon entering the first thing I saw was the incredible lake view. I was totally in love! The home is impeccably clean, the colors were soft and soothing and filled with light! I felt at home immediately. The washer and dryer were new and very convenient.I stayed for 25 days and the location was perfect, close to the cities and my family. I didn’t get to meet Lanna but she was always available by text. The folks next door were very nice and helpful as well. I will without hesitation, rent this little piece of paradise again!
Stayed 22 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary D.

Great location to visit friends and family from.

The place was very clean and as advertised. Communication was great. Home instructions were clear. Great location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy and Brandon C.

Wonderful!

This is a great place to stay, right on the lake, reasonably priced! we LOVED it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Delightful!

This was such a peaceful and charming place to stay. It was clean and comfortable and so lovely being right on the lake. The owner was very welcoming and responsive. We just loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Richard K.

Vacation at Bettys Boathouse from October 3 to October 16 2017

The house was very comfortable and every day living provisions were provided. The view of the lake was beautiful. Use of the driveway was denied do to construction, which was an inconvenience. Lanna Berkun the Property Manager was very professional and went out of her way to answer all of our questions. Richard and Gayle Krauth
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Debbie d.

Best house for vacation

We stay on Betty's house on 4th July and this house is amazing. Lanna is a person very easy to deal and very responsible about the question about everything. The house is small but very comfortable. Everything is new and works perfectly. And lanna provides everything on the house. And when I say everything is really everything, the only thing you have to care about is go with food and your clothes because you find everything on the house. The neighbors are amazing and friendly and the lake is awesome. The water on lake is warm and you can stay on lake all day with the comfort of your house 15 feets away from you. You can find markets and local commerce with 10/15 minutes driving, but trust me: you will won't leave the house. In resume is a perfect house for vacation. This house becomes our favorite place to vacation and relax Thanks lanna for everything and seee you on next vacation.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Manette J.

Sweet little house on a sweet little lake

We were in CT for my nieces wedding and so we rented both Betty"s Boathouse and Clark's Landing. Betty's Boathouse is delightful, so pretty and cozy. I love the table in front of the big window, a good spot for morning tea and writing. Betty's Boathouse is also good for people who don't do stairs well as it is all on ground level. Just two steps up into the front, more if you want to go down to the lake. It is a small but very sweet spot. Clean and well equipped kitchen, lovely sitting area on porch and on the grass by the lake. Houses are close together in that area but it was peaceful and everyone that we interacted with seemed friendly. The trees were starting to turn and so the view across the lake was grand as were the sunrises. Lanna, who is in charge of this rental is very friendly and responds almost immediately to questions or needs.

About the host

Hosted by Lanna Berkun

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I love the outdoors, swimming, cooking and traveling! This area is one of my favorites in New England.

Why they chose this property

I love being near water and rural New England. This property has it all. It is in the middle of a rural area with century old New England farms and orchards and is direct lake front! You can swim right from the backyard and go for a drive in the country and shop at a farm for the freshest ingredients for your culinary pleasures!

What makes this property unique

This property is newly built and very clean and is direct water front. The neighborhood is quiet and many families have had homes here for generations. It is very safe and the neighbors are friendly. The lake is fresh and inviting and the views are breathtaking. It is in the middle of farm country but yet easy access to major highways to Hartford, Middletown or New Haven.

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