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Candlewood Lake Retreat; Dock, Game Room & Firepit

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 152500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Kitchen
Washer

Explore the area

New Milford, CT

Place, Candlewood Lake
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Elephant's Trunk Flea Market
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Squantz Pond State Park
‪33 min drive‬
Airport, Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Basement

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Office

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Candlewood Lake Retreat; Dock, Game Room & Firepit

Lakefront Family Retreat on Candlewood Lake — Dock, Game Room & Pet Friendly

Welcome to your Candlewood Lake escape — perfect for families, friends, multi-generational groups, and pet lovers seeking space, serenity, and private lake access without sacrificing comfort.

Whether you're here for a milestone celebration, a summer swim, or cozy fall nights by the fire, this spacious, thoughtfully equipped home sets the scene for unforgettable memories.

What Guests Love

* Private lake parcel with dock & cabana just across the street — great for kayaking, swimming, floating, fishing, or watching sunsets.
* Main-level king suite with ensuite bath — ideal for grandparents or guests avoiding stairs.
* Soaring great room with vaulted ceiling, fieldstone fireplace, and sliders to a stone patio.
* Finished basement game room with movie lounge, Nintendo Switch, ping pong, and kids' nook.
* Fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and dining space for 10.
* Kid- and pet-friendly with fenced yard, toys, high chair, and baby gear.
* Exceptional hosting — known for fast responses, spotless spaces, and attention to detail.

Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 13)

* Bedroom 1 – First Floor: King bed + ensuite bath (perfect for easy access)
* Bedroom 2 – Second Floor: Queen bed + ensuite bath, balcony, espresso bar, jetted tub
* Bedroom 3 – Second Floor: Queen bed
* Bedroom 4 – Second Floor: Double bed + Twin bed
* Bedroom 5 – Second Floor: Four Twin beds (ideal kids' room)

Inside the Home

* Great Room: Vaulted ceilings, fieldstone fireplace, and lake-view patio access
* Kitchen & Dining: Fully equipped gourmet kitchen, breakfast nook, large dining table, plus workspace with desk & printer
* Entertainment: Smart TV, Bluetooth sound system, board games, kids' toys, and a basement loaded with fun

Outdoor Living

* Private lakefront parcel: Just across the street with dock, cabana, kayaks, swim pad, and floaties
* Stone patio: Lounge seating, dining area, and gorgeous sunset views
* Yard: Lawn games, hammock, BBQ grill, and partially fenced pet area

Practical Notes

Guest have access to entire house except garage.

Lake Access: The private lakefront parcel — with dock, cabana, swim mat, and kayaks — is just across the street from the house. It’s about a 20-step walk through a stone archway down to the water.

Road Crossing: Guests must cross a two-lane road to access the lake parcel. While not a highway, cars can move quickly, especially on weekends. Please use extra caution and closely supervise children and pets during crossings.

Mobility Considerations: The first-floor master suite with ensuite bath offers a step-free stay for guests with limited mobility.

The yard has a natural slope and stone steps leading to outdoor spaces and the lake area.

Safety & Convenience: Life vests, extra linens, cleaning supplies, and pet/kid gear provided

Location Highlights

*75 minutes from NYC**
* Close to dining, shopping, and entertainment in **New Milford**
* Ideal for weekend escapes or longer, relaxing getaways

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

By accepting your reservation, you agree to follow our house rules and respond to inbox inquiries within 24 hours of booking confirmation.

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

New Milford

Located in New Milford, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Elephant's Trunk Flea Market and Candlewood 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 Lovers Leap State Park and Mildred Strauss and James Morrissey Family Nature Preserves. Travelling with kids? Consider The Cave, or check out an event or a game at Danbury Sports Dome. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

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New Milford, CT

What's nearby

Candlewood Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Elephant's Trunk Flea Market - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Valley Golf Center - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
Lovers Leap State Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Squantz Pond State Park - 33 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

Brewster Train Station - 26 min drive
Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
‪Sonic - ‬4 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Candlewood Lake Retreat; Dock, Game Room & Firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Candlewood Lake Retreat; Dock, Game Room & Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Candlewood Lake Retreat; Dock, Game Room & Firepit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Candlewood Lake Retreat; Dock, Game Room & Firepit located?

This family-friendly New Milford holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Candlewood Lake and Elephant's Trunk Flea Market. Valley Golf Center and Lovers Leap State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Suzy B.

7 Sept, 2025

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

The house and property were beautiful! It was well appointed and supplied all necessities plus. The cabana and the extras like floating devices were great to have. We swam in the water and used the canoes. The basement was LOADED with fun games that everyone participated in. They even had a kids area, including toys for infants!! Communications with the host were very responsive. We had zero issues and enjoyed our stay here. We highly recommend this property!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ari W.

26 Jun, 2025

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

Family get together

Everything was great! Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

26 May, 2025

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

Family birthday weekend

Wonderful! Elizabeth and John made everything seamless and enjoyable. Terrific location!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey K.

10 Jul, 2025

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

Perfect Multi-Family Getaway!

The house and hosts are absolutely incredible! Perfect for large groups or families. The basement adds a massive extra space for hangouts / activities / games without disrupting anyone asleep. House has everything you could want in a lake rental. The private lake area is great being in a cove, only downside of this property is the walk from the house to the steep steps going down to the water which would be tough for olde generations.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

27 Apr, 2025

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

Family birthdays celebration

Four families can together to celebrate birthdays. We enjoyed the space immensely and would recommend it to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray J.

3 Aug, 2023

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

Lake Candlewood Dream Vacation

What a fabulous location on the lake! The house was awesome and the owners were perfect 👍

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M., Fairfield, CT

6 Sept, 2023

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

Wonderful place on the lake

We stayed for a quick Labor Day weekend celebration with friends and family. The house and location on the lake was perfect for entertaining. Can’t wait to go back

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

21 Nov, 2022

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

Great property for families

We had a really great experience! There was plenty of room for everyone to sleep and great kitchen and dining room for everyone to spend time together. Not to mention the lake is beautiful! It was really wonderful place to stay and the hosts were lovely!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith U.

14 Sept, 2023

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

Staff Retreat

Fantastic!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

14 Apr, 2024

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

Lakeside Weekend

Our group had an absolutely wonderful time at the house. It is well appointed and the views of the lake were fantastic. The hosts did a great job of communicating. I would definitely recommend the house and would stay here again. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilene W.

1 Sept, 2022

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

5 STARS!!

Beautiful Lake Getaway! Great property, Beautiful House , super clean, loaded with amenities! We had a great time and the owners are very responsive. Book this one!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

2 May, 2024

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

Amazing location, house and property!!!

We loved our stay here, the lake is just stunning and the house is very comfortable and thoughtful in how they stocked everything. We had a small breath work retreat at my healing center, and this is where we housed the facilitators and a few guests and it was the perfect spot for lake access and meals. Highly recommend! The hosts were so nice and accommodating to all of our needs!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

10 Aug, 2024

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

There's something for everyone at this house!

Despite not the best of weather, our entire family had an amazing time! The house is perfect for our extended family and the location is great! The lake area and toys made for entertainment and fun for all ages- there's something for everyone! Owners are super nice and responsive making us feel very comfortable with all the house amenities. Thanks for helping make some Great memories this summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

1 Aug, 2022

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

Great house

When you stay at this house it feels more like you are visiting someone’s home rather than simply a rental property. The house is well equipped and the beds are super comfy. John and Elizabeth are wonderful hosts and you can tell they take pride in their home and want you to have a great stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

21 Oct, 2024

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

A beautiful home with a great lakefront environment

The Hosts were extremely nice and helpful in the entire process. They answered questions and helped me understand the offering so I could book with confidence, The home is spacious and welcoming in design. Generous spaces throughout including a very nice kitchen and a basement gameroom that was very enjoyable. The outside seating areas were outstanding including a wonderful lakefront area to sit and enjoy the views. Book with confidence for a great experience. Dan and Kit

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci A., Middletown, New Jersey

1 Aug, 2023

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

Beautiful home

The home is beautiful on a great piece of property. Lots of amenities and well stocked kitchen and games galore. Fun for multiple families.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

6 May, 2024

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

Amazing property!!

Amazing property, gorgeous home! Comfortably spacious for 10+ adults, great layout and tons of parking space! Homeowners were easily accessible and super helpful! Absolutely recommend this house & will be back next year!!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared N.

23 Jul, 2023

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

Amazing stay

Stayed just one night at this very nice home. Everything was very clean and neat. They owners even left a bottle of wine for us!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

26 Mar, 2025

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

Great property, would stay again.

We had a great time staying here. This house was perfect for our group, with plenty of space for an even larger group. We had two couples and two teenagers. It was nice having two master suites, so each couple had a spacious bedroom with their own full bath. Each of the teenagers had their own bedroom upstairs, and a full bath to share. We easily could’ve had a few more people, especially if they were kids. The kitchen was set up well for cooking, we made multiple meals, and had some local friends of ours over. The grill worked great, and there were extra propane bottles if we’d have needed them, which was a nice touch. We also had a nice little fire in the fire pit at the lake. Though it was a bit chilly the week we stayed for really enjoying the lake, it was well set up for swimming, kayaking, or chilling by the lake. The hosts were very communicative and easy to deal with, and the house was exactly as described. Everyone in our group said they’d stay there again, and recommend to others.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Great family vacation

The house was just as pictured and perfect for our family. We had our three sons, their wives and our 7 grandchildren. We spent many hours down at the lakeside, playing in the warm water. We also rented a boat from a nearby marina for a couple of days so it was nice to have the dock that could accommodate it. Overall, a great place for family fun!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha K., Columbus, OH

10 Jul, 2023

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

Amazing Weekend

The house was perfect for our family - with 5 kids ranging from 6-12 they were entertained all weekend between the lake and the basement activities. The house was clean and the beds were very comfortable. John and Elizabeth were great to work with!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk R.

9 Oct, 2022

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

Beautiful lake views

Spacious, clean and very well appointed home with plenty of room for an extended family reunion. Very simple check in and checkout, and the owners were very gracious. Quick walk down to the lake with a lakeside cabana and private dock. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

9 Jul, 2023

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

Beautiful Home, Great Location

We were excited about this home based on the pictures and found it to be even better in person. Every room was fresh and clean, the house was well stocked with everything we needed, and the lakefront property and cabana kept us occupied all day. Conveniently located with grocery stores and shops nearby. The house is spacious enough to hold a large group very comfortably. I highly recommend this property and would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Great Family Stay on Candlewood Lake

Our family of 10 had a lovely time at this beautiful lake house. The house is comfortable, spotless and equipped with everything we needed. Lots of indoor and outdoor space and the play room in the basement was a bonus. Our hosts were so friendly and welcoming. They were quick to respond to any questions we had. The lake area with the dock and cabana was our favorite spot to hang out. We rented a pontoon boat on two days, and all enjoyed exploring the lake. This was a great vacation’s for all of us—we’d love to return sometime soon!and we hope to return soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nirav S.

1 Jan, 2024

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

Love the house,location and host

House was as per all images and descriptions. Had a smooth process from booking to entering the house of every step. Perfect host to accommodate all your questions and needs. I would go again with my friends. Thank you Elizabeth and John for having us

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by John & Elizabeth

My wife and I both grew up on Long Island and never imagined we’d be blessed with 12 children! As a big family, we’ve always needed spacious homes for our own getaways—places where everyone can relax, connect, and make memories together. That’s exactly the kind of experience we now love to offer our guests. Hosting comes naturally to us—we genuinely enjoy entertaining, creating welcoming spaces, and helping others enjoy time with the people who matter most.

Why they chose this property

We chose this neighborhood because it offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and convenience. The home sits right on the water, with incredible views and stunning sunsets that make every evening feel like a retreat. It's a spacious property—ideal for families or groups—giving everyone room to relax and unwind. Plus, it's just minutes from amazing restaurants, local shops, and essentials, so you’re never far from great dining or anything you need. It truly combines peace, privacy, and accessibility in one amazing location.

What makes this property unique

What makes our property truly unique is the rare combination of expansive yard space and private waterfront access. Guests can enjoy a large outdoor area perfect for lawn games, family gatherings, or just relaxing under the sun. Across the quiet lake road, you'll find our private beach parcel with a charming cabana—ideal for lakeside lounging, swimming, kayaking, or soaking in the sunset. It’s a peaceful, private retreat that offers the space to spread out and the setting to fully unwind.