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Waterfront Retreat on Bantam Lake with Private Beach - Winter Ski Getaway

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Exterior
Pool
Exterior
Sunset
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Morris, CT
  • Place, Bantam Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Camp Columbia State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Candlewood Lake
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Retreat on Bantam Lake with Private Beach - Winter Ski Getaway

Enjoy a relaxing getaway at the lake. Sip your morning coffee on the deck overlooking the lake; swim from your private beach; kayak with the 4 available; BBQ on the grill provided, relax around the fire pit on the beach roasting marshmallows.
The surrounding area offers great restaurants, family friendly activities such as museums, hiking, nature preserve, apple picking, all in close proximity. During winter months, its only 20 minutes to enjoy downhill skiing at Mohawk Mountain or Ski Sundown. For the adults, tour one of the local vineyards or the Litchfield Distillery, all just minutes away.
The house is a great place to enjoy the beautiful Fall foliage, watch the ice boaters and ice fisherman in the winter. It is beautiful all year round.
The house has everything you could need, sheets, towels, washer/dryer, fully stocked kitchen with all necessary cooking utensils.
The house can be enjoyed by couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families with kids . Please check first before bringing a boat. Occupancy not to exceed 7.
Discovery + filmed an episode at the house for the reality show 'UFO Witness",
shown on the Travel Channel.

Note: If you plan to bring a boat, check with host first. Renters swim at their own risk.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1165145vb
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

Morris

Located in Morris, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Topsmead State Forest and Litchfield Historical Society Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Camp Columbia State Park and White Memorial Conservation Center. Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden and The Christmas Shop are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Morris, CT

What's nearby

  • Bantam Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Camp Columbia State Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Candlewood Lake - 30 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Lime Rock Park - 49 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Quinnipiac University - 51 min drive - 63.3 km

Getting around

  • Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Popey's Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪G.W. Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪love hearts bakery and cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nicks Country Kitchen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Retreat on Bantam Lake with Private Beach - Winter Ski Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Retreat on Bantam Lake with Private Beach - Winter Ski Getaway?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Retreat on Bantam Lake with Private Beach - Winter Ski Getaway on 22 Sept, 2026 start from S$732, 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 Waterfront Retreat on Bantam Lake with Private Beach - Winter Ski Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat on Bantam Lake with Private Beach - Winter Ski Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat on Bantam Lake with Private Beach - Winter Ski Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat on Bantam Lake with Private Beach - Winter Ski Getaway located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bantam Lake and Camp Columbia State Park. White Memorial Conservation Center and Mount Tom State Park are also within 6 miles (10 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. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ania A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great experience, the house is lovely and comfortable! Will come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Perfect Lake Getaway

Priscilla has crafted such a nice place to stay and has thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. This was our second time staying and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN m.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Impeccable

Perfect for our group. Covered all our outdoor interest. Our stay was impeccable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Lake house

We had an amazing stay. The house is very clean and well stocked. The host is very attentive and friendly. Great family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Wonderful vacation spot

Perfect vacation spot the lake is absolutely beautiful the house is a wonderful mix of new and vintage. Communication with Priscilla always went smoothly she was quick to answer any questions. Would highly recommend planning a vacation here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Enjoy the rest of your summer. Come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

A Great Place for a Family Gathering

This was the second time I rented this property for the purpose of having my children know who their relatives are. It was a short stay for us this time, however, many family members were able to attend and to enjoy good food and the view from the lovely wrap around deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Easter Week

The house was great. The small beach was a hit with the kids, and there was a nice porch to sit on and get some outdoor time. The kitchen and living room is fantastic with lots of natural light and views of the lake. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

diane B.

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

Such a great stay!

My family and I had such a great time at your beautiful lake house. The children loved the kayaks, fishing and swimming in the lake (we all did). The house is impeccably clean, well stocked and very comfortable. We couldn't have asked for more. We definitely want to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th year at your lovely lake home making great memories with our children and grand children. The house is equipped with all we need and the no wake location makes swimming and kayaking truly enjoyable. Already looking forward to next July. The Marquardts
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Beautiful home on the lake

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home on Bantam Lake. The house was clean, the beds were incredibly comfortable, and the kitchen was fully stocked with nice appliances and cookware. The view of the lake was amazing, whether sitting on the deck or inside. Having access to a number of kayaks was a huge plus. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay, and coming back to Bantam Lake! We’d love to host you both again. Priscilla
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Family vacation on the lake

All the years of boating location is key. Perfect spot in a cove with a beautiful home. The host responded to any of our requests promptly. Already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

A wonderful getaway

A beautiful house on a quiet little bay with an exquisite wrap around deck facing the water. Homeowners went ‘Above and Beyond’ in facilitating any need or question we had. Already looking forward to next year’s star.😀👍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2022
Thank you Jeff. Look forward to seeing you all next summer! (Maybe the fish will be biting 😊).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brady C.

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

Great time!

The perfect rental on the lake. The property had everything we needed and was beautiful. The only downfall was the Lilly pads. The younger kids were unable to swim close to the shore due to the amount of Lilly pads. Other than that would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Celebration of Life

We came for a quick visit for a Celebration of life. Our children loved the lake. Saw Geese and Goslings, Ducks and Ducklings, a fox and 2 bears (bears at a property down the road). Had s’mores by the fire. Really enjoyed the property. Such a wonderful time. Next time we will come back in warmer weather when we can swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your time at the lake. I’ll bet the kids lived seeing all the wildlife. Sorry it wasn’t warmer, but this has been a wacky weather year. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Boating vacation

Another great time at this house. We dodged a few storms and made the best of the Lakes high water table due to the storms that produced a lot of rainfall. Some noticeable changes inside/outside that looked great. For a hot week with a miserably high dew point the house was very cool and comfortable. Already looking forward to next year :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Thanks John. Always a pleasure to host your family. Maybe next year the water levels will be more normal!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Our stay at the lake house

Absolutely loved it. There was not one thing that we needed for our stay. The owner was readily available for questions. The whole process was extremely simple. When we told our grandson that we had to leave, he started crying. We hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn M.

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

Great location

I chose this spot over many similar because of the boats. Not one or two or three but five! - four kayaks and a SUP. We did have to provide our own life jackets but that wasn’t a problem as the owner warned us ahead of time. The best feature of the location is that it’s on a quiet no-wake cove, rather than the main expanse of the lake. This meant that my teens were often within view and not too far from shore while goofing around.. The fire pit, air conditioning units, and sparking bathrooms were all appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Wonderful Lake Experience

Everything was as listed and the house had all we needed to enjoy our stay comfortably. The kayaks were a big hit and our first fishing experience was so much fun. Easy access to ice cream and restaurants. The owner was very responsive and friendly. Looking forward to booking again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

Great family vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 days filled with swimming and kayaking, eating meals and reading on the covered porch, and playing games. The sandy bottom at the end of the dock where the water was just waist-high was perfect for those in our group still learning to swim. The cove was quiet and is a "no wake" area for boaters. The lily pads near the shore didn't bother us. Priscilla was very responsive and helpful. Our only complaint was the inability to control the thermostat on the air conditioners or open windows, but Priscilla came by and made an adjustment for us. A highlight for us was a one-hour boat charter with CT Watersports. We cooked all our meals and found the kitchen and outdoor grill to be excellent for that. All-in-all a great place for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great week on Bantam Lake.

This is our 3rd year vacationing on this lake and second year renting this lovely beach house. The place is beautiful , well stocked, extremely clean and accommodates our family and friends perfectly. The host is easily accessible and we are already looking forward to coming back next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Lake house

Our stay was fantastic for our family. The house was so clean and superbly outfitted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

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

Peaceful location with amazing views

We had a great stay at the lake house. The view is beautiful from the deck. Very peaceful place. House was well equipped for our needs. Highly recommend, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lois L.

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

Long Boring Evenings

We stayed here two years ago, so were familiar with the property. Our problem was the TV. We couldn't get it to work. Was told by the owner it was a new "Smart" TV which she also could not get to work. So the week was spent with one kiddie show we did manage to get.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2021
It was nice to have you back. Sorry about the tv. I had thought your son adjusted it because when you left I went in and the tv worked perfectly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Life is Good at the Cottage

All who visited during our week at the cottage were united in one thing...this cottage has everything we need and want. The crown jewel on the cottage is the wrap around deck. We almost lived out there because even if it rained and it did a little, we could still be outside watching. The owners have done an amazing job with the care and upkeep of the cottage. I appreciate all the little things the owners did like supplying the linens (not all rentals do) and even beach towels. The kitchen had some little things that one might forget like salt and pepper and other condiments, however, the best part is that the kitchen has the highest quality appliances. The cabinets are plentiful with lots of dishes, bowls and pots (especially for cooking corn in) and pans - all that one would need for a very pleasant stay. I especially like sitting on the deck with my morning coffee when the sun comes up! After all of us went home, my daughter texted me a message, "Mom, we made a lot of memories there!" A special thanks to the owners who provided us with this very special place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Vacation getaway

My wife and i have been vacationing on lakes with our boat(s) for over 25 years. Our kids and their friends grew up swimming, boarding, knee boarding. skiing, tubing and just hanging out having fun. Life's too short to not have fun. This house met every need and Priscilla was awesome. What a great lake and equally what a great home. (Don't pay attention to the reviews about the road noise. Yes it is quite busy but it didn't bother us in the least. You want quiet head to the forest :)

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