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River Overlook - What a view from your deck!

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A balcony with a view of a lake, white railings, and outdoor furniture.
A compact kitchen with yellow cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a black metal shelf with jars.
A compact kitchen with yellow cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.
A kitchen with yellow cabinets, a white dishwasher, and a stove. There is a patterned rug on the floor.
A room with a wooden bench, a coffee machine, and a door with a view of the outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Farmington River
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Collinsville, CT
  • Place, Farmington River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Farmington Valley Stage Company
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Canton Historical Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

River Overlook - What a view from your deck!

Quaint brand new 1 BR apt in downtown Collinsville, perched across the street from Farmington River and Rails to Trails. Enjoy the river view from your private deck. Just steps to everything Collinsville has to offer... Voted one of "America's 10 Coolest Small Towns" by Frommer's Budget Travel Magazine. Quaint restaurants, stores, antique shops in downtown Collinsville. Canoe/Kayak/Paddleboard; Fishing; run/walk/bike the Farmington River Rail Trail; Summer Music on Main and Farmers' Market; Yearround Friday night music at LaSalle.
Pet friendly - 1 dog under 50 lb. Collinsville is a very dog friendly town!
The space:
Sleeping for 4 (Queen bed in BR, pull out couch in LR). This new apartment features a charming fully applianced kitchen; living room with pullout couch, TV, eating area; bedroom with queen bed; upscale bathroom with shower; deck overlooking the Farmington River and Rails to Trails. Nicely decorated with hardwood floors throughout.
Guest access:
Stairs from your parking spot lead to your deck (what a view!) and entry in to your apartment. None of the space is shared with anyone else. It's all yours!
Other things to note:
Convenient to all the local private schools. What a place to stay while you visit your student at Ethel Walker, Westminster, Avon Old Farms, or Miss Porters!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs not to be left alone in the apartment. No barking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3211061vb
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

About the area

Canton

Located on a river, this apartment is in Collinsville, a neighbourhood in Canton. Satan's Kingdom and Chapin Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lake Compounce and Farmington Valley Arts Center. Flamig Farm and Talcott Mountain Science Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Collinsville, CT

What's nearby

  • Farmington River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Farmington Valley Stage Company - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Canton Historical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mill Pond Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • PeoplesBank Arena - 24 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Hartford Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪At The Rooftop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪River Glenn Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Overlook - What a view from your deck! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at River Overlook - What a view from your deck!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Overlook - What a view from your deck!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Overlook - What a view from your deck!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Overlook - What a view from your deck! located?

Located in Collinsville, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Farmington River and Farmington Valley Stage Company. Mill Pond Park and Canton Green Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 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. 25 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Cute in-law style apartment

I only did a short stay (2 nights) but it was super adorable! I will definitely stay again when I'm back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for the two of us. It was close to both our kids homes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Lovely place!

This was a wonderful trip! Absolutely loved the space and location. Loved the walking trail nearby and the little town. Will definitely be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place with a fantastic location! Everything was top notch! Very clean! It’s a cool area on the river. We will definitely be back here!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a very good stay at this property. The view that overlooks the water was amazing and the overall location was perfect for me. The kitchen, bedroom and bathroom were very nice and I especially enjoyed all the TV channels that were available. I will book again when I stay in CT.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Perfect and cozy

This property was so perfect. Clean, cozy and an excellent view of the river. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Lovely River View

My family and I had plenty of space in this clean above-garage apartment. Lovely view of the river with binoculars included to observe the water fowl. Quiet location very close to a cute little downtown.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary w.

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

Amazing gem

We had the most incredible stay , Carol’s vrbo was superb, clean and freshly updated. Location was perfect and river views were breathtaking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view for a very cute apartment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

fantastic!

very peaceful, amazing view!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire T.

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

River view

Very nice second floor apt for two within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and the river walk trail. Enjoyed sitting out on the deck in the evening to watch the birds on the river and the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

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

Awesome property with a great view and access

We loved our stay at "When Pigs Fly"! We have family nearby, so will most definitely come back. Access to the Farmington Trail for running and walking was fabulous, in addition to the beautiful and peaceful deck view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hope to Return Soon!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at “When Pigs Fly”. 😊The place was more than immaculate, very tastefully decorated along with a wonderful view of the Farmington River. We plan on returning when visiting family again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Location and Comfort

Starting and ending the day on deck looking at the river was great. Walking distance to so much. Quick response from Carol. A great find and will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great Stay

The location was just as promised. The view on the deck is beautiful and the apartment was clean and well stocked with anything you might need. The location is also walking distance to various shops, pizza, restaurants and bars. The river walk across the street is also great if you want to take a stroll. Carol was also great to work with. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

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

Amazing spot!

We had an amazing stay at River Overlook! The place was extremely clean and had all the amenities you would need. The view from the balcony was spectacular. Carol is an amazing host. She responds quickly to any questions or concerns. There are great recommendations for restaurants and things to do in the booklet she made for guests. I cannot recommend this place enough. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paolo M.

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

A home away from home

What a gem! I felt like I moved into a new place to live even though I was only on a business trip for a few days. Great communication, great area. Nice short walk to the river front walk. I'll be back if I'm in the area again for business or pleasure. Thank you, Carol!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NATHAN R.

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

Beautiful location

Rented this unit for a nearby family gathering. The listing was completely accurate. The view from the little deck is beautiful. It's just a 2-3 minute walk from a couple of restaurants and bars, and the path along the river is right across the street. Everything in the apartment is modern and clean. Carol was a great host and very attentive to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

noel t.

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

Amazing

I booked this spot for the nights around my wedding so i could get ready. It waa 10mins from my venue and i couldnt have asked for a better space. The attento detail was amazing. Every time we looked around more ans more there was something new thar caught our eye. Things like that really impressed us. Communication waa great and so was the price. Thank you so much for making my big day comfortable and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachman P.

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

Has everything you need

We stayed for the week visiting family and friends. The apartment has an amazing view of the river and is in walking distance from just about everything in Collinsville. It had everything we needed and some! There were plenary of clean linens, cook and plate ware, cleaning supplies, and local information. Even the small extras like the towel warmer and the actual mint next to the pillows were a great touch. I have to mention how comfortable it was with the air conditioning and ceiling fans. We happened to come during quite a heat wave and the apartment never got too warm and also never got too cold which could easily have happened with the heat outside. We will be making this our first choice when coming to visit going forward.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in the area for a wedding and found this gem of a listing on VRBO! It suited us perfectly for two nights. The apartment is absolutely charming, spotless, and very well-equipped. Our hostess was very communicative and clear with instructions for checking in and out and left a detailed guide of easy and simple instructions and great information about the area that we would not have known otherwise, for which we were very grateful.My husband and I enjoyed the view from the deck while our kids comfortably spread out inside. We all enjoyed kayaking, paddleboarding, and the pub, cafe, and wine/liquor shop in town (all of which were walkable). We were blessed to sit outside for dinner at the pub and enjoy live music. On Sunday we discovered the farmers market and a pottery sale (we left with several items to remember our visit).I'm sad to say that it's unlikely that we'd be in that area again anytime soon, but if we were we would stay nowhere else but this lovely apartment. HIGHLY recommend to anyone!!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W.

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

Great, cozy place to stay in Collinsville

This was a great, cozy place for my wife and I to stay in Collinsville. The rooms were tastefully decorated, in great shape, updated, clean, and peppered with cute artwork based on the "when pigs can fly" theme that always brought a smile to my face when I found another one. The queen bed was very comfortable; the kitchen had all of the appliances, dishes, and cookware we needed; the HVAC system was easy to use and kept the rooms at whatever temperature we wanted; and there was a nice deck with a pretty view of the Farmington River. The location was perfect: within a short walk of several restaurants, the Farmington River Trail (a 10-mile long paved trail along the beautiful Farmington River for walking, running, or biking), a store where you could rent canoes and kayaks to head out into the very calm Farmington River, and a museum (which, alas, we didn't have time to visit). The owner, Carol York, was friendly and provided prompt answers to all of the questions we asked; she also provided a helplul description of recommended restaurants and things to do in the area. We had a very pleasand and enjoyable 1-week stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

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

If I Could Give This Property 10 Stars, I Would

This is without a doubt the nicest rental property that I have stayed at. First of all, it was newly constructed and was pristine. Everything was top notch and high quality. The bathroom was so well done with beautiful tile, wooden floors throughout the rest of the apartment, the high quality kitchen cabinets and the very very comfortable bed. In addition, it was absolutely spotless! It provided us with everything that we needed. The location was perfect for us because we have family close by and in Boston. It was located in downtown Collinsville, so you can easily access the quaint stores, the restaurants, the walking/biking trail and the canoe/kayak rental place. The airport is an easy ride away as are the major highways. You can rest assured that this apartment looks exactly as it is portrayed in the pictures on the Vrbo website. It's actually better in person as there is a calming comfortable feeling as soon as you walk in the door. Carol, the owner was quick to respond when I had a question. If I could, I would rent it for the entire Summer! So, come for yourself to experience what I'm taking about. Bring a couple of bottles of wine and sit on the deck overlooking the river Trust me, you won't regret it if you decide to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting with an exceptional view of the River. The apartment is beautifully decorated, clean, and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos do not do the interior justice. Carol obviously cares about creating a home that seems like it should be in an historic district. And the deck overlooking the river was a gift to us! Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Carol York

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I didn't realize how much pleasure I'd take in hearing from our guests what a beautiful spot we have. I think if you stay here you'll agree!
I enjoy gardening, so you can enjoy the perennial gardens without the weeding involved!
I live right nearby so I am available for any questions you have or anything you find you need.

Why they chose this property

This is an awesome location. Overlooking the rails to trails, and just a short stroll to downtown Collinsville. And brand new!!! Come enjoy your stay.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location. And of course charming!

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