Ashford, Connecticut
Are you looking for a relaxing waterfront get away This may be your place! This newly renovated cottage is located on a pristine 54 acre lake that just begs to be explored! Please enjoy our kayaks and canoe to embark on your own journey. There are no gas powered motors allowed on this lake which makes it a relaxing place for swimming, floating and boating! I hear the fishing is good too. The cottage is situated on a spacious double lot that provides plenty of room for activities and some added privacy. Inside you will find a lovingly renovated 2 bedroom cottage with approx 1200 square feet of living space. The layout is open and bright with fantastic views of the lake and some magnificent sunrises! The kitchen is fully stocked and should satisfy most of your needs. There are multiple sitting areas for chatting, relaxing, napping and a dining table for 6. The main bedroom is quite large and consists of a queen size bed and full size futon. The second bedroom has twin bunks. There is another futon in the front living room perfectly suited for those that don't want to miss the sunrise, which is often spectacular!
Noelle was a great host. She set up a Christmas tree for us and made it homey. The view was so beautiful from the living room.
This house was cute and comfortable for an October weekend with our family.
We came as a bridal party for a girls night right before the wedding. It was absolutely perfect! The right size for us with stunning views! The bride loved it and so did the whole group! Noelle was so responsive and made our stay wonderful! We didn’t feel the need to go anywhere and with a full kitchen we were able to make the food we needed to have a girls night in. Definitely recommending this to anyone who needs a peaceful getaway!
Beautiful spot! Great base for lots of family activities, like CT Science Center in Hartford (60 min drive) and Sturbridge Village (30 min drive).
This cottage was a wonderful place for a family vacation! We received a mini welcome gift with some popcorn (which was very delicious!). The lake was very private and quiet, which was very nice to take a relaxing swim or kayak ride. The place is pet friendly, which is a plus. One of our favorite parts of this place was getting to feed the turtles in the afternoon all week! There is ample space for both outdoor and indoor seating to read, play games, or just sit and talk. As for off of the property, we were able to go to the drive-in, local restaurants, and there was an apple crisp stand down the road that was awesome!! Overall it’s a very charming place owned by a very nice host and would love to come back in the future :)
5-star host. 4-star property, but many improvements are in process. The best host ever! Very responsive and supportive. Great location. Super quiet. Great fishing! We will be back here again! Thanks Noelle!!!
We truly enjoyed our stay at Mimi's place! The cottage was exactly as listed. We loved the open layout plan in the cottage as well as the lovely decor. We especially loved the amazing view from the cottage! It was so serene, beautiful, quiet, peaceful and just what we were looking for! The owner of the cottage, Noelle was so nice, responsive and communicative. The manual left in the cottage was informative and helpful as well! The neighbors nearby were so friendly and welcoming, even the deers we spotted on our walks around the lake! We truly appreciated all the amenities that Noelle has thoughtfully left for us in the cottage to use along with the fully stocked kitchen! She had even thought of our dog by providing a dog bed, dog towels, dog blankets and even a dog run for the yard! We felt absolutely comfortable in and out of the cottage and could've easily stayed for longer! We did not plan to go out anywhere other than that area, so we can't recommend any restaurants or things to do nearby. However, we can honestly say that you wouldn't need anything else but the cottage, garden, and the lake! We cooked our meals in the cottage everyday, kayaked on the lake, read a book on the hammock, sat by the dock or the firepit and enjoyed our cocktails and even enjoyed listening to a record on the record player that they provided for us in the cottage! We have to say this was one of the best property we had stayed in so far! It's certainly a piece of heaven on earth! Book this now!
My wife and I stayed here before and we were so happy to see this house available to rent again! This place is high on our list and compare it to every other lake house we have been at. There have been many improvements including some renovations inside, the deck, and the walkout dock on the water! We were there to unwind from work, and this place was so quiet during the week. I went on the kayak everyday to fish, you couldn't ask for a cleaner lake. It is incredibly clear, not many weeds, and plenty of fish (sunfish, catfish, perch, and best of all - bass). I have caught chain pickerel here before just not this time around. The lake itself is clean, and really enjoyed how big it was yet no motors allowed. The quick access to the lake, swimming, fishing, the house, and the size of the yard makes this place a dream! The owner's ability to make this much more dog friendly made this trip easier for our senior dog. We really appreciated the thoughtfulness and communication the owner had with us. We will be dreaming of this place until we are there again!
We just got back from our vacation at Ashford Lake and we had a tremendous time. After a year and a half of constant work we very badly needed one thing, and that was a lakehouse. We've stayed at Ashford Lake before and it's a reallllly relaxing place. We were very happy to have found this gem and stay at our favorite lake again. All I needed, and I felt this deep inside me, was a firepit in front of a lake with drinks and conversation. I got that, here. Every night it wasn't raining, we sat out by that fire for hours and hours. It was so healing. That and the kayaking and feeding the turtle regulars (we named them Ferdinand and Mabel) that dropped in constantly. We really appreciated being able to bring our pets, because we miss them when we leave them... and not having to miss them made everything more special. Noelle was fantastic and responded to every question very quickly. She seems like a great person. Thanks Noelle!!
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