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Cozy WATERFRONT Cottage on Highland Lake, CT - central a/c & heat

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Screened-in porch overlooking lake
Lake front view
living room-
Exterior detail
Flat lot facing First Bay, cleared swim area, dock for boats

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Highland Lake
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Winsted, CT
  • Place, Highland Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Marina at Highland Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Winchester Historical Society
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy WATERFRONT Cottage on Highland Lake, CT - central a/c & heat

Welcome to our cottage on Highland Lake, a 445-acre lake located in Winsted (Winchester), nestled in the rolling hills of Northwestern Connecticut.

This 2-bedroom, year-round cottage features living room, two bedrooms- each with flat screen TV, bathroom, washer/dryer, and a country eat-in kitchen. Lakefront home with dock. Home has central A/C and heat for your climate control preference!

Enjoy your morning coffee while watching the boats and wildlife from the screened-in porch!

For outdoor entertaining, there is a Weber gas grill, beverage cooler, picnic table, lounge chairs, firepit, corn hole, badminton and walkout basement with summer kitchen, basement bath, and washer/dryer. New patio and driveway in 2024.

We allow early check-in at 11 a.m.

MAIN LEVEL:
Bedroom: #1- king bed
Bedroom: #2- full-size bunk bed
Living Room: full-size sleeper sofa
Eat-in Kitchen
Full bathroom
Screened in porch with seating

WALK-OUT BASEMENT:
Washer/ Dryer- basement
bathroom in walk-out basement
summer kitchen

PLEASE NOTE: Home has no internal staircase leading to basement. Guests must access basement through lower level outside entrance.

This lake getaway is stocked with bed linens, towels and basic cooking needs, spices, sugar, coffee, tea, cooking oil. Please, no smoking, no pets or large parties.

There are two single-user kayaks available for guests.

Enjoy swimming, fishing off the dock!

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Garbage day is Monday morning. Please bring garbage cans out to end of driveway - Sunday evening. Thank you!
Check out time is 11 a.m.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2225706vb
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Winsted

Located in Winsted, this cottage is on the waterfront. The Marina at Highland Lake and Laurel Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tatro Pond and Burr Pond State Park. KidsPlay Museum and Action Wildlife Foundation are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Winsted, CT

What's nearby

  • Highland Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Marina at Highland Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • American Museum of Tort Law - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Laurel Lanes - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Winchester Historical Society - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arcadia - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skipper's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy WATERFRONT Cottage on Highland Lake, CT - central a/c & heat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy WATERFRONT Cottage on Highland Lake, CT - central a/c & heat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy WATERFRONT Cottage on Highland Lake, CT - central a/c & heat?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Cozy WATERFRONT Cottage on Highland Lake, CT - central a/c & heat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy WATERFRONT Cottage on Highland Lake, CT - central a/c & heat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Highland Lake, The Marina at Highland Lake and Winchester Historical Society. Laurel Lanes and Walker Field are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great spot ......as advertised .....everyone had a good time ....would recommend it ...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at several rentals and this one was by far the best. The beds were excellent. This is critical for us in order to get a good night sleep. The entire cottage was very clean and the screened in porch is awesome. Well equiped kitchen too. We definately will stay there again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake house, we loved the yard and water access
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic weekend away with the family Property was amazing and had everything we need. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Situated on a beautiful lake facing the sunset. Screened in porch made it easy to enjoy the view of the lake. The place was clean and cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location on the Lake

Upgraded cottage with a wonderful screened in porch to view the lake. Had a nice mini vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
Thank you Kathy! Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very well cared for property, everything we needed was available. It looked brand new!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday weekend

We had a great time staying at Highland lake. The lake house fit our family of four perfectly. It great having a dock for our boat as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
Thanks Joe! Glad your family had a nice time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake cottage

Very nice clean place right on the lake. The pictures don’t do it justice, lower level is very nice and finished
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
Thank you for your visit! We appreciate you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The cottage is perfect We will definitely be coming back

Everything you need is there A screened in porch for the rain days A dock for our boat Fire pit kayaks Clean I asked a question to the owner and she got back to be immediately
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2022
Glad you all enjoyed your stay at Highland Lake! Guests were perfect, and we welcome you to return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, cozy, and well-appointed

Very clean and detailed. Cozy cottage on the lake. One of the nicer places to stay on the lake. Host communicates very well. Enjoyable experience. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Warm and Perfect for our Trip

The description/pictures were spot on how nice the home is. The space was clean and more than we expected. Perfect amount of space for 4 adults. The Communication with the host was wonderful and very helpful. Will definitely stay there again for our next tournament on HIGHLAND LAKE!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2022
We are happy to hear you had a good stay and a good fishing tournament! Hope to see you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun and Relaxing

We had a fantastic stay! The beautiful backyard right on the lake was a highlight, and we spent plenty of time kayaking, playing cornhole, outdoor Jenga, and relaxing around the fire pit. The house itself was spotless and well-stocked with everything we needed. Nicole, the host, was wonderful—she provided all the necessary information and even surprised us with a thoughtful card and dessert to celebrate a birthday. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at this beautiful lakeside property! The home was spotless and well-maintained, with thoughtful touches throughout that made our stay extra comfortable. One of the highlights was the downstairs area by the lake—it was the perfect spot to entertain guests, enjoy the view, and relax. Whether we were grilling, playing games, or just soaking in the peaceful atmosphere, it truly felt like a private retreat. Highly recommend this gem for anyone looking for a clean, scenic, and welcoming getaway!---Would you like to add details about the host, location, or activities nearby to personalize it even more?
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great as described!

The property is clean and right size for our family. Has a great view. We liked that we could check in earlier and enjoyed the full first day; fishing, kayak, sunset, BBQ, s’more and etc.... It was raining on the second day but we did fishing little and enjoyed the view from the porch. We hope we can come back in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2021
Excellent guests! We remodeled the basement since your visit. Hope to have you return in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Calm and Quiet

Me and a buddy of mine spent a few nights here. It was exactly what we were looking for. We grilled out each night and had some drinks around the fire. The house had everything we needed to feel relaxed and get refreshed. It was close enough to outdoor hiking, YMCA, and ATV riding. I highly recommend this location for a weekend/week getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing lake house

The pictures don't do justice to how amazing this lake house is. The view from the inclosed porch is fantastic. The rooms are spacious, the kitchen is well stocked. We love the area and spent time swimming, kayaking and biking. There are so many thoughtful details in this house. We definitely hope to be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your kind words, and glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to have you return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome vacation experience

Walking in the front door, your first view was of the lake through the house. Wow great first impression. We really enjoyed the stay. Everything was great. It was mid 90's all week, luckily there are 2 shade trees near the water, so you could stay in the shade to stay cool. Having the second kitchen and bathroom downstairs was great. Would definetly stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2022
Glad you had super weather! hope to have you visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location, beautiful backyard on the lake. House had everything we needed.

We loved our stay on Highland Lake. The house was beautifully decorated, stocked with everything we needed to cook, grill, clean, etc. The overall layout of the place was perfect for a family and the beds we so comfortable! The weather did not completely cooperate with our plans, so we hope to return next summer and make more use of the kayaks, fire pit and beautiful back yard. Nicole got back to us quickly when we couldn't figure something out. Thank you Nicole!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2022
Thank you, Victoria. It was a pleasure talking with you! Hope to have you return again. Wishing you all the best- Nicole
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

This is a beautiful home , very clean, very inviting. Second year in a row and we will be coming back next year, hopefully!! We had a lot of rain, so we spent more time indoors than we would have liked. Such beautiful views with the fog coming down over the mountains. Nicole was excellent to work with. Hope to see you next year! Bill and Diane
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
Hope to have you return next season! We upgraded the patio in 2024.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Charming, immaculate!

This cottage is terrific in many ways, but is not well set up for people who are elderly and somewhat unsteady on their feet. We would recommend: a shorter step from the porch into the kitchen; a shorter step from the living room onto the lakefront porch; a grab bar in the shower; and a more even surface on the driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2022
Thank you, Virginia for the recommendations for elderly guests. We are always looking for ways to improve for our guests. Glad you had a good stay and hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Break

We had a great stay over Thanksgiving! Property was so cute and clean!! Our kids loved the bunk beds!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2023
Thank you Melissa! You were perfect guests, and we'd love to have you visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lakefront cottage!

This cottage was perfect for a getaway at the lake. Everything you need is there plus special touches. Spent our time kayaking and sitting outside or on the screened porch enjoying the view! Nicole quickly got back to us when we had a question. We will plan on staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2023
Thank you, Larry, so glad you enjoyed your stay! We'd love to have you visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Delightful Week

Perfect for our needs. Nicely redone. Clean, pleasantly furnished, a fine plac e to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2022
Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful

We had the best time!! A week of recharging and reconnecting. This beautiful home was just wonderful. The inside was beautifully decorated, everything that could be needed was there. The view and property outside just amazing. The peace and quiet was just great. The neighborhood was quiet and neighbors were very friendly. All ready on our radar to come back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2022
Thank you, Mary, we look forward to having you visit with us again in the future!

About the host

Hosted by Nicole Salvatore

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Why they chose this property

Lots of happy family memories have been created here. We hope you'll have a relaxing time!

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