Lakehouse, Boat Dock, Kayaks, Fire-Pit, King Bed, 1 Hour & 15 Min from NYC etc!

Very serene location, the host was very responsive and helpful.

This was a quaint little cabin to nestled in the perfect spot. I witnessed the wildlife and deer right next to the porch I was sitting on while it was snowing and looking out over the lake. The tv was very user friendly and the water in the shower got nice and hot. The linens were clean and the blankets were warm and cozy. One of the only downsides were the baseboard heaters were super loud and tapped and knocked all day and night which kept me up almost every night I stayed- a fan to drown out the noise would have been great and to circulate the heat.

The beds and couch were comfortable! The kitchen had basic necessities, however you may need to reconsider meals if doing some serious chopping/cutting (ex sweet potatoes) d/t knife quality. If you are a fan sleeper add that to your packing list. Overall the stay was amazing with great views and helpful hosts!

Great stay. Cottage is as pictured, and was very clean when we arrived. Check in was c easy as well. Someone in the main house at the same time we were in the cottage, but was never an issue with privacy. Pros: Views from cottage were beautiful. Especially at sunrise! Make sure to get up and go outside by the hammock. Plenty of hiking nearby, or main street type area. Even just driving and taking the fall scenery in was great. Make sure to do Pootatuck Forest and get to the overlook of Candlwood Lake- blue trail is longer and tougher than orange trail. Also want to mention that Eric and Katherine were responsive to issues we had. They quickly rectified a missing coffee maker and cookware that was unusable by door dashing a new coffee maker and cookware set so that our stay was enjoyable. They went above and beyond by doing this.Cons: We didn't realize a busy road was at the base of the driveway, but that could have been missed when we went through the listing, as we booked this last minute. Traffic noise was only an issue if outside, but not terrible when inside. Screened in porch could use an update- maybe an area rug for a more homier feel.

The house was exactly as listed. The interior has been updated, creating a clean, cozy look and feel. The kitchen was well stocked and everything was clean. The communication was very good, all questions were answered, and the check in and check out instructions were clear. I would recommend this property.

The property was difficult to locate, though Katherine was very responsive and easy to reach for directions. The Google location could use an update to make finding it easier. The listing is somewhat misleading, as it gives the impression that the water is directly accessible from the property. In reality, you need to go down a very steep hill, cross a busy street, and descend unstable stairs to reach it. Using the kayaks would require carrying them down that hill and hauling them back up again, which isn’t practical.The yard was overgrown and not maintained, though the interior was clean and the beds were comfortable. It’s clear the house was flipped quickly, with little attention to detail. Road noise was noticeable at night, which made sleeping a bit difficult. Overall, the stay was fine, but there are several things future guests should be aware of.

House was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our visit to that beautiful area.

The house was very nice, clean and had everything as explained. I definitely got a workout getting from the house to the dock. That was the only drawback. Even though we spent everyday on the dock or in the pond. Our hosts were available if we needed any thing but they actually have everything you need there.

Great stay to be so close to the lake. Provided plenty of lake accessories so you would need to pack minimal equipment. The pictures are a little deceiving as you are on top of a steep hill with Route 39 (which is busy) between the house and dock. We brought our dogs who are well behaved and stay pretty close. I would be concerned if my dog did not have good recall or young children. However, being situated on top of the hill provides a nice view!

Property was clean and looked exactly as displayed in the photos. Dock for swimming and kayaking is of good size and good condition. Good variety of outdoor places to sit between screened porch and outdoor fire pit plus outdoor and indoor family games to play. Access was easy and everything worked as expected. We enjoyed our stay at the lake house and would definitely go back again and recommend to others. The cottage provided our family with a nice relaxing getaway which was exactly what we were looking for.

Check-in was easy! Photos were misleading--there is lake access quite close by but it's across a busy road, so it wasn't as quiet or peaceful as I'd anticipated. House had all that we needed, including some leftover propane for the grill (owners do not provide due to previous issues). Washer and dryer a bit old but functional. Shampoo and soaps on the budget side. Mattresses were comfortable. Overall, the house was nice, clean, and comfortable, but it definitely felt like a property used for vacation rentals in that it lacked some personal touches--I don't think the owners have ever stayed there. Could use a little more seating in the living room and kitchen seating would be better if it weren't benches. I felt that it cost too much for what it was, and I felt a bit duped by the photos.

Kayak’s was wet and dirty, place was smaller than the pics … but other than that the everything else was great !!! Definitely give this place a 8/10

Property not as described. We enjoyed our stay with the cottage's wonderful view of Squantz pond, but a lot was misrepresented in the property description. The property was not child friendly: no kids games, books, dinnerware, nor playground. Bunkbeds did not have safety railings and a very steep front yard led directly a busy road. To access the lake you need to cross a dangerous road and go down a precarious path. This made actually using the kayaks a very serious challenge (and potentially dangerous). The property was also not cleaned when we arrived despite a 4pm check-in. We contacted the property manager who resolved this, but we were still unable to use the property until 6pm. Additionally, there was a bug problem during our stay with ants, flies, and cockroaches being found in all rooms during our stay.Despite these issues, we did actually have a nice time and enjoyed our stay. However, we thought that the property wasn't worth what we paid and suspect the property managers don't actually visit the home or understand its needs and issues.

We were very happy with the accommodations. The cottage was neat, clean and well kept, as was the property. All the amenities were as described. We had a great weekend and would highly recommend this lake house.

I was pleasantly surprised! The house looked even better in person than it did in the photos. It is warm and comfortable and they had everything we needed to enjoy our time away. The house was clean and the surrounding property was well maintained. I would love to come back in the spring/summer to enjoy more of the outdoors.

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is walking distance from the lake and a good break for anyone trying to escape the bustle of NYC. The house was very clean and we felt safe and comfortable here’s the outdoor fire pit was a very nice touch.

We stayed here for work event and the location was perfect. Not too close, not too far away. Its snowed one evening but the driveway was not slippery at all. The house was very clean and kept in order. Plenty of room in the bedrooms and bathroom. The operational fireplace was also an added bonus.

Everything was great except the key pad. Many times I couldn’t lock the house when I left and I couldn’t open it a couple of times. Otherwise the house is adorable, comfortable and clean.

My family and I stayed here for a few days while skiing at Thunder Ridge. Would definitely come back in the spring or summer to enjoy kayaking on the pond and hiking along local trails. Highly recommend this cottage.

We had a wonderful time. Quiet and pleasant

Eric’s place was cozy and clean with all amenities we needed. Bedrooms were cozy and roomy with comfortable mattresses. The full kitchen and Smart Tv rounded out a comfy, relaxed evening to drink wine and eat snacks from the nearby Stop and Shop. Unfortunately we could not use the beautiful fireplace due to the red flag warnings but it is a gorgeous focal piece! Our only issues were the directions on the VRBO site led us to a nearby property instead of the rental. We called the property manager and she gave us a landmark of an eagle lawn ornament which marked the actual property perfectly. We’d suggest putting that in the rental info online. Also the pictures suggest The cabin is waterfront and the lake is across a busy street. SPECTACULAR view but not quite accurate. Of course all in all we had a wonderful time at Eric’s place!