NEW Listing: LAKEFRONT Home w/ Dock, Theater Room, Firepit. Near Mystic, Casinos

Griswold, Connecticut
$292 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Escape to our rustic lakefront home in Griswold, CT. Our home is on an oversized lot giving you plenty of privacy and space to enjoy the waterfront. Enjoy the beautiful views (the sunsets are particularly spectacular) from multiple outdoor seating areas, the dock, or the 2 firepits. There is also a balcony off of the large king size bedroom. This home rental includes the use of the kayak at no charge.

The house is direct waterfront on Ashland Lake, a ponded section of the Pachaug River in Griswold, CT. You can fish, swim, kayak, canoe, and more in the extremely picturesque waters right off the grassy backyard of our cottage home. Use our kayak or bring your own if you prefer - you can boat right from our personal dock in the backyard.

Although you will want to spend as much time as possible enjoying the water and the views we have gone the extra mile to make all aspects of our waterfront house feel like home.

Inside you will find a game room that is perfect for all ages and a home theater room with a large projector screen. The game room also includes a new bunk bed and a Pac-Man arcade game. The main floor of the lake house includes the living room with a tv and plenty of seating, fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom, a queen sized bedroom, and a king size bedroom which has it's own sitting area, desk, and balcony that overlooks the water. Pets are also welcome with a paid pet fee. 

Important: Sheets and towels ARE included with your stay. They are washed before and after every guest, feel free to use the laundry room during your stay as needed as well. We also provide a starter pack of paper towels, toilet paper, toiletries, cleaning products, soaps, detergent, sponges, k cups, nespresso pods, and tea!

This lakehome has so much to offer! Some of the nearby attractions include:
Buttonwood Farm - known for their ice cream and sunflower fields ~ 10 minutes
Pachaug State Forest - The largest in the Connecticut state forest system ~ 12 minutes
Hopeville Pond State Park - multiple hiking trails on 400 acres of mixed woodland ~ 5 minutes
Stonebridge Farm - alpaca farm with open farm weekends ~ 8 minutes
River Ridge Golf Course - pristine golf course with idyllic views ~ 8 minutes
Mohegan Sun Casino/Arena - 20 minutes
Foxwoods Resort and Casino - 20 minutes
Mystic Aquarium and Mystic Village - ~30 minutes

Our lakehouse is the perfect getaway from many locations:
Hartford ~50 minutes
NYC ~ 2.5 hours
Boston ~2 hours

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1400 Sq Ft (130 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Games Video Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stair-free Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Theresa

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and had everything we needed in the house. Check in was very easy. Will consider staying here again if we are in the area.

  • Allison

    Submitted May 18, 2026

    Stayed May 15, 2026

    The house has a lot of potential but needs some work. The floors were not clean when we got there, had been vacuumed but clearly not mopped causing a gritty layer. Some of the windows don’t have screens and there were a number of flies in the house when we got there, despite not opening these windows. Check in was easy and the hosts were friendly and responsive. The house has been updated but the new counters in the kitchen hung too low, past the top of the door to the dishwasher making it impossible to open it. The hammock outside is torn up and the yard is a bit of a mess. Overall, it was fine. Had the space advertised and the beds were clean. We opted not to ask to have anything addressed as we weren’t there long and didn’t want to deal with someone coming in to clean or fix anything so I can’t speak to that.

  • Melinda L.

    Submitted May 2, 2026

    Stayed Apr 23, 2026

    Great communication with Michael. We were able to check in early. When I told him we didn’t have enough towels, he had additional delivered the next morning. Very comfortable beds. Great kayaking out of the yard. Beautiful view!

  • Jonathan H.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    The view from the deck was serene and peaceful. Perfect little getaway location.

  • abigail f.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 11, 2025

    such pretty views!

  • Beak S.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    This property and the entire local area was very nice. It is located close to stores and restaurants.

  • Elyse J.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    I was very disappointed by my stay. Swimming and fishing were advertised but were impossible due to the excessive weeds in the lake. There were rotting deck boards and a ramp to one of the levels was broken. The concrete walkway was crumbling and there were missing fence posts in 2 places where a young child or pet could fall through to the yard far below. The counter had to be lifted in order to open/close the dishwasher door, and the kitchen windows were filthy. The water pressure throbbed so it was either too strong or too light. The shed, with the hole in the roof and rotted floor was scary. The view was pretty and the furniture was comfy, but I would not recommend this place to anyone.

  • Ann S.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    This property was completely misrepresented. From the lovely view of the trailer park across the street with aggressive dogs, to nothing cleaned inside or out, having to lift the kitchen counter to close the dishwasher to leaving the basement door unlocked to having rebar sticking out of one of the fire pits, neither of which had been cleaned. We were devastated upon seeing this decaying property that was clearly once a gem. I am shocked this was listed as “premier”.The entire property was falling apart and NOTHING was cleaned or prepared in advance. Clearly the ratings were falsified. The “beach” is a patch of weeds next to the water. Our family vacation was absolutely ruined. If the outside lights had worked, we would have repacked that night and headed back home. Absolutely devastated.

  • Lindsey S.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    As previously mentioned in another review, the condition of the property grounds is depleted and impacts the ability to enjoy this property. Weeds are growing out of the gutters, windows are broken and filthy, the fire pit is not safe being on wood, there was no charcoal for the grill, and the “lake” is an overgrown pond with severe vegetation and algae and was not swimmable during our stay. The cleanliness of the inside of the house is poor. There was an inch of dust on the living room fan, urine on the basement toilet, no hand soap in the bathroom, dust on surfaces, dog hair through out the property, crumbs on the dish mat, etc. We vacuumed when we got there and filled the canister with dog fur. The kitchen floor is crumbling and the metal rim to the platform in the basement is broken and is a safety risk to young children. The basement smelt like mold. The balcony did not appear stable or safe. We expressed concerns to the hosts who did send a new charcoal grill and pack and play as the one there was broken. They did not offer to send the cleaning crew back out and when I requested a refund for the cleaning fee they stated “If and only IF you agree to not leave a review”. I assume this is not the first time this has happened and is part of the reason this property has a 9/10 rating. Very disappointed in our experience. This does not meet the VRBO standard and I expressed that to customer service. This property is not worth the price.

  • kathy s.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    perfect location for us near family and friends.

  • Norm R.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    From the photos in the listing and other reviews we we expecting much more. The outside of the property is not maintained well and severely impeded the use of the grounds as depicted in the listing.The inside of the property, especially the theater room needed attention as well.

  • Brittany B.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    It was cozy and relaxing, definitely what we needed! We spent a lot of time outdoors enjoying the fire pit, fishing, and kayaking.

  • Eri B.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    It was a great stay

  • Elizabeth W.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    We were in the area for a wedding in Connecticut and visiting family in Massachusetts. The location was perfect being in the middle of both events. Its a very quiet neighborhood. All amenities were as stated in the listing. The bed in the main bedroom is very comfortable. We will come back if we are in the area again.bedroom was very cconformable.

  • Carmen O.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2025

    Stayed Apr 21, 2025

    My husbands birthday week and he loves fishing and kayaking and this was a perfect spot

  • Maileen C.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Feb 17, 2025

    It's a gorgeous property and would be amazing in warmer weather. It was mostly clean. One star loss as the downstairs while set up for children is not safe. The sticky corner padding kept coming off and the screws used for the level change stick out for easy cuts. Also in the colder weather it's freezing down then

  • Greg D.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 27, 2025

    Perfect for us

  • Rodolfo V.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    Enjoyed the lake house, wonderful views, hosts did well to create a smooth stay!

  • Pamela V.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2025

    Stayed Jan 18, 2025

    We had a cozy and fun girls weekend here. Close enough to Mystic and Niantic for some shopping and dining. Even on a cold winter weekend we had a nice time and had cozy comfy evenings in, enjoying the projector room. Would love to come back in warmer months for a different experience.

  • John K.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2024

    Stayed Dec 4, 2024

    The home was relaxing and cozy, really was a pleasant time. Michael was super rapid responding to any communication. Very quaint home.

  • Terry A.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Stayed there durring the weekend of my sister in laws wedding down in mystic. Nice lake house. A little hard to find in the middle of the night after our flight arrived.

  • Jorge G.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 18, 2024

    We had an amazing stay at this beautiful lake house! The views were stunning, and the house itself was clean, cozy, and well-equipped with everything we needed. We especially loved spending mornings on the deck with coffee and evenings by the water. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway, and we can't wait to come back!

  • Jon S.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Really nice stay at Michael and Ashleigh's lake house. It was clean, great view, and an easy check-in process. We would recommend.

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