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1st Floor The Inn at Highland Lake
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
1st Floor The Inn at Highland Lake
Welcome to the Inn at Highland Lake. This first floor unit of the lakehouse offers a fully furnished 1-bedroom 1-bathroom with an outdoor porch over looking Highland Lake. This space includes a full kitchen, a family room with a pull-out queen sized sofa bed, and a shared washer/dryer. There is a waterfront yard across the street with a picnic table and a boat dock. During your stay, get a 25% discount off all the boat and watercraft rentals at the Marina at Highland Lake right next door!
The first floor unit sleeps up to 4 guests. There is one bedroom with a queen sized bed, and a pull-out sofa with a queen sized bed in the family room.
Outside areas: Your private lake front lawn will include a picnic table with gorgeous water views, and a dock extending into the lake, perfect for tying up any watercraft. There is a private grill in the back of the house and a private side of the porch in the front with seating. A paddleboat and kayaks are available for your use. Life jackets and oars are in the laundry room.
Off-street parking for the first floor is along the right side of the driveway. There is a lock box on the side door for easy access. Across the street is the waterfront yard marked for your personal use only complete with a picnic table and stairs leading into the water. One side of the dock for a boat or other watercraft is for your use only. A paddleboat is available to share for both units. Additional life vests are available at The Marina at Highland Lake during business hours.
There will be a lock box combination provided after prior to your arrival. The hosts can be reached by phone if needed.
The neighborhood at Highland Lake is a fun outdoor part of Winsted. Located just minutes away from Main Street and Rowley Street, which offer delicious restaurants, cafes, and even a brewery with an incredible circuit of local food trucks. All of your watersport and leisure needs can be met by The Marina at Highland lake which offers rentals of pontoons, ski boats, kayaks, canoe, paddleboards, and captained evening pontoon cruises around the lake. There are multiple antique shops in and around Winsted, as well as local breweries and vineyards. For winter sports, there is ice fishing right on Highland Lake, and many nearby ski resorts within a half hour ride including: Ski Sundown, Mohawk Mountain, Ski Butternut, and Otis Ridge.
There is off-street parking on a shared driveway as well as on-street parking.
-Please bring your own beach towels and chairs. They will not be provided.
-There is a shared washer and dryer with the other tenants of the duplex.
Please be respectful of other tenant`s laundry.
-Parties, events and large gatherings are not allows during your stay.
-A paddleboat and kayaks are available for use to share between the other tenants. Life jackets and oars are located in the laundry room.
-No smoking indoors including closed-in porches and laundry room. Outdoor smoking only.
-Please bring your own beach towels. They will not be provided.
-There is a shared washer and dryer with the other tenants staying in the house. Please do not leave laundry in washer or dryer, and be respectful of other tenant`s laundry.
-Parties, events and large gatherings are not allows during your stay.
-Smoking, vaping and hookahs are not allowed .
-Pets are not allowed.
-Please be respectful of the guests staying on the 2nd floor.
The first floor unit sleeps up to 4 guests. There is one bedroom with a queen sized bed, and a pull-out sofa with a queen sized bed in the family room.
Outside areas: Your private lake front lawn will include a picnic table with gorgeous water views, and a dock extending into the lake, perfect for tying up any watercraft. There is a private grill in the back of the house and a private side of the porch in the front with seating. A paddleboat and kayaks are available for your use. Life jackets and oars are in the laundry room.
Off-street parking for the first floor is along the right side of the driveway. There is a lock box on the side door for easy access. Across the street is the waterfront yard marked for your personal use only complete with a picnic table and stairs leading into the water. One side of the dock for a boat or other watercraft is for your use only. A paddleboat is available to share for both units. Additional life vests are available at The Marina at Highland Lake during business hours.
There will be a lock box combination provided after prior to your arrival. The hosts can be reached by phone if needed.
The neighborhood at Highland Lake is a fun outdoor part of Winsted. Located just minutes away from Main Street and Rowley Street, which offer delicious restaurants, cafes, and even a brewery with an incredible circuit of local food trucks. All of your watersport and leisure needs can be met by The Marina at Highland lake which offers rentals of pontoons, ski boats, kayaks, canoe, paddleboards, and captained evening pontoon cruises around the lake. There are multiple antique shops in and around Winsted, as well as local breweries and vineyards. For winter sports, there is ice fishing right on Highland Lake, and many nearby ski resorts within a half hour ride including: Ski Sundown, Mohawk Mountain, Ski Butternut, and Otis Ridge.
There is off-street parking on a shared driveway as well as on-street parking.
-Please bring your own beach towels and chairs. They will not be provided.
-There is a shared washer and dryer with the other tenants of the duplex.
Please be respectful of other tenant`s laundry.
-Parties, events and large gatherings are not allows during your stay.
-A paddleboat and kayaks are available for use to share between the other tenants. Life jackets and oars are located in the laundry room.
-No smoking indoors including closed-in porches and laundry room. Outdoor smoking only.
-Please bring your own beach towels. They will not be provided.
-There is a shared washer and dryer with the other tenants staying in the house. Please do not leave laundry in washer or dryer, and be respectful of other tenant`s laundry.
-Parties, events and large gatherings are not allows during your stay.
-Smoking, vaping and hookahs are not allowed .
-Pets are not allowed.
-Please be respectful of the guests staying on the 2nd floor.
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Amenities
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Winsted
Located in Winchester, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Ledgebrook Plaza and Ames Plaza Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tatro Pond and Platt Hill State Park. Laurel Lanes and KidsPlay Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Winsted, CT
What's nearby
- The Marina at Highland Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Highland Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Winchester Historical Society - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Northwestern Connecticut Community College - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- American Mural Project - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Dunkin' - 11 min walk
- Subway - 6 min drive
- Little Red Barn Brewer - 8 min walk
- Dunkin' - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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2 Nov, 2025
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26 Oct, 2025
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29 Apr, 2025
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Nice spot!
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Deborah C.
27 Sept, 2023
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Very convenient
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Nancy V.
3 Sept, 2024
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20 Oct, 2023
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28 Apr, 2024
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29 Dec, 2023
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Krista M.
12 Apr, 2024
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Krista M.
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Pat H.
1 Aug, 2023
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Lake stay
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Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2023
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7 Sept, 2023
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mary r.
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Paul B.
10 Sept, 2024
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Great Location
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About the host
Hosted by Jeanne Richard
I've owned rental properties including yearly rentals and vacation rentals for over 10 years. I am very responsive to the needs of my guests in order for them to enjoy their stay, whether its two days or long term.
Why they chose this property
This property is located in the first of three bays of Highland Lake, which offers beautiful views, swimming, boating, fishing and much more, and can be enjoyed throughout the year.
What makes this property unique
You can receive a 25% discount off any rentals during your stay right next door at The Marina at Highland Lake. You have the added benefit of myself and my husband owning and working next door should any issues arise or if you have questions to further enhance the enjoyment of your stay.
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