Private Annex/Former Artist Studio

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2 bedroomsSleeps 4

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Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Pet-friendly
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Washington, CT

Lake Waramaug
‪3 min walk‬
Hopkins Vineyard
‪4 min drive‬
Lake Waramaug State Park
‪6 min drive‬
Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Large Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Smaller Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

About this property

Come and dream of your life as an artist! This beautiful retreat was once an artist's studio and Marc Chagall's respite from NY.
Newly renovated; bright, clean and well decorated. This suite is quiet and separate from the owners converted barn home.
Great hiking and biking and shopping nearby.
The leaves are turning - this is a fabulous base for your leaf peeping adventures or for parent weekends at the local boarding schools.
Access to Lake Waramaug with the owners beach pass. Bring your bikes, your kayak and your hiking shoes.
Wine bar and excellent restaurants nearby.

Property manager

Melanie Baublis

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Accompanied by parents at all times.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Must be friendly dogs. We have dogs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO smoking of any substance in the rooms.

No parties or events. Guests staying more than one week will pay a $125. cleaning fee for each additional cleaning - once weekly recommended.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Preston

Located in New Preston, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Institute for American Indian Studies Museum and Research Center and White Memorial Conservation Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hopkins Vineyard and Woodbury Ski Area. Flanders Nature Center and Clarke Outdoors are also worth visiting.

Washington, CT

What's nearby

Mount Bushnell State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lake Waramaug - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hopkins Vineyard - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Lake Waramaug State Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Steep Rock Preserve - 12 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

Appalachian Trail - 37 min drive
Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪The White Horse - ‬3 min drive
‪Warren General - ‬8 min drive
‪Community Table - ‬6 min drive
‪Hopkins Inn - ‬4 min drive
‪Kent Falls Brewing - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Annex/Former Artist Studio pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Annex/Former Artist Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Annex/Former Artist Studio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Annex/Former Artist Studio located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Mount Bushnell State Park and Lake Waramaug. Hopkins Vineyard is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Douglas E.

27 Dec 2024

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

Quaint studio

We enjoyed our stay with Melanie and Gary. The space is nicely decorated and comfortable. The hosts were very responsive. The wine and biscotti welcome gifts were delightful.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The owner greeted us the first night. Very pleasant and super friendly. The space is beautiful and the fact that it was once an artist's studio for me made it even more special. The nearby lake is gorgeous. We brought our dog and she was very relaxed and comfortable for the stay. I thoroughly enjoyed the property and our mini vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

20 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Excellent choice for our leaf peeping girls trip. Tge property was just perfect for our needs. Melanie and Gary were very helpful and hospitable. We would love to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

david l.

13 Oct 2024

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

Loved our stay!

We had a wonderful 3 night stay in the Artist Annex! Everyrhing was jus

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

8 Oct 2024

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

Restorative Retreat in the Berkshires!

We enjoyed our restorative stay at Chagall’s Retreat in New Preston. Melanie and Gary were amazing hosts: we were welcomed with delicious cookies and a bottle of wine! The studio was well appointed and we had a great time walking the boardwalk at White Memorial (excellent suggestion of Melanie’s): our French bulldog had a great time too! Thank uou

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

20 Sept 2024

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

Charming 2 bedroom

Everything was inviting, lovely, charming.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

14 Aug 2024

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

Cottage in the trees

Melanie's guest unit was perfect for my stay with my two children. Close to the lake, beautiful/quiet neighborhood. Everything we hoped for. We'll be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

10 July 2024

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

Thank you Melanie!

Thank you so much Melanie.......the place was beautiful and perfect for us. We visited so many cool shops and restaurants, the lake, the Washington Green, etc. We even enjoyed the rain because we don't get to experience it much in Vegas. :) Again, thank you for making our stay memorable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jodi c.

7 June 2024

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

MDW Break in the woods

Melanie and Gary are lovely hosts! Their place is a special little gem in the woods near New Preston. And they have some friendly pups and delicious chocolate chip cookies! :)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilda R.

30 Dec 2023

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

New Preston Charm + Warm Welcome =Christmas Unforgettable Stay

This charming 2-bedroom New Preston apartment was the perfect escape! Cozy rooms welcomed us with peace and comfort, melting away city stress. Host Melanie's warm smile and delicious homemade cookies added a personal touch that made our stay truly heartwarming. Reconnecting with nature was easy - breathtaking scenery, quiet streets, and a nearby lake offered peaceful beauty. This wasn't just a place to stay, it was an experience we'll treasure. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ P.S. too bad I forgot Ask Melanie for the cookie recipe, were delicious!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

26 Nov 2023

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

Perfect place to relax and recharge!

The Artist Annex was just what I was looking for: a perfect little getaway to recharge my batteries for a few days. Melanie and Gary (as well as their adorable dogs) were gracious and accommodating hosts, and the space was bright and airy with a perfect deck for coffee in the a.m. and wine in the evening (chipmunk visitors aplenty)! The complimentary bottle of wine and delish chocolate chip cookies were a perfect touch! Great places nearby for hiking, and plenty of sights to explore. Definitely check out The Smithy Cafe at 9 Main, The Owl Wine Bar and White Horse Pub. All of the locals I met along the way were so friendly and New Preston itself was quaint and picturesque. Would come back in a heartbeat!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

24 July 2023

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

Great vacation

Great property great location wonderful day

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George C., Burbank

1 June 2023

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

A perfect 5-star VRBO retreat

Loved our stay at Chagall's retreat. We were in town over Memorial Day weekend for a friend's birthday and luckily found Melanie's guesthouse nearby. Convenient location, walking distance to the lake, beautiful surroundings, extremely comfortable and very clean and quiet. Loved the adjacent patio surrounded by nature. Easy access and parking. The home-made cookies were an unexpected bonus. Melanie was welcoming and friendly, and had great recommendations for restaurants etc. 100% would stay again next time in the area!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah C.

25 May 2023

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Flirtation Stay

Lovely property. GREAT chocolate chip cookies. Easy from our main visiting location at the Frederick Gunn School.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alla R.

30 Aug 2022

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

Lovely home

Lovely home and lovely hosts. Location is ideal to all this beautiful area has to offer.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

laurie l., maplewood, usa

25 Aug 2022

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Delightful!

A charming apartment close to Lake Waramug and the tiny village of New Preston. The space is light and airy. From the piles of sumptuous towels to the fabulous homemade cookies it's perfect spot for a long weekend (or more), The kitchen is small but quite serviceable. there is no living room per se but there is a lovely deck which was even better. Melanie could not have been a more warm and gracious host. We hope to be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C.

19 July 2022

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

Nice get away spot

My wife, two children and I stayed for a long weekend. It was great! It was minutes from the town boat launch and we had blast boating on the lake. We also went to Kent falls, it was about a 15 minute drive. The area is so quiet and peaceful. We will be going back soon! James

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

13 July 2022

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

Beautiful Property

Very nice property. Hosts were wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brette S., Cincinnati, OH

4 July 2022

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

Great Property

We had an amazing long girls weekend! We visited lots of local wineries, hiked, and went to a Drive-In across the NY border. The property was great and we had everything we needed!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennette K.

24 June 2022

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Nice quiet location with everything we needed for a weekend getaway. Appreciated the homemade cookies and bottle of wine that Melanie left for us. Everything was clean & comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jane G., Gloucester, MA

23 June 2022

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

a beautiful respite

We loved the cottage and the owners were very responsive to any of our questions. Only concern was that the skylights let in light and I'm sensitive to light so woke up earlier than I wanted to in the morning. On the other hand it was great to be up when the rest of the world was quiet. We got to see a bear!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abner O.

12 June 2022

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

A wonderful stay!

My wife and I had a great few days at this cozy suite. Very quiet and comfy, with lots of natural light and a patio for meals. Easy access to the Lake Waramaug beach; the towns of New Preston, Washington, and Kent; and hiking and biking. We even went over to the Storm King Art Center for one morning - an easy drive. Melanie, the owner, was incredibly responsive. Highly recommend it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hulon N.

21 Feb 2022

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

Romantic Studio with Nature At the Front Door

Each night of our stay the moon shined brightly and could be seen through the sky lights that adorned the ceiling of Melanie's and Gary's quaint and romantic space, a former artist studio. The space had plenty of room for me, my spouse, and Piper, our beloved family pet, and we greatly appreciated the complimentary bottle of wine and flowers that welcomed us to the studio. The hosts provided us with plenty of privacy and space to enjoy their lovely studio which connected to their beautiful home. The hosts were accessible via text and Melanie responded instantly in response to questions or requests for restaurant and hiking suggestions. We learned that nature in the form of numerous conservation areas were abundant and within an easy drive of the property. Our favorite was the Hidden Valley Preserve where we hiked several of the trails which spanned from easy to moderate difficulty and traversed along the river and rose to elevations that allowed spectacular views of the surrounding valley. We look forward to returning to the area and will definitely book Melanie's and Gary's wonderful space again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

27 Oct 2021

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

Cozy

Great place for a short getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David P.

6 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful part of the world.

Property was accurately described. Hosts were gracious. Beautiful neighborhood and area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Baublis

We just moved up here...One owner is here a lot and the other lives closer to the city during the week. We moved up this summer! The yard still needs a lot of landscaping but we have years to work on it!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this barn home instantly... actually I was on a work trip and my husband called and told me to bid on the house immediately... I reminded him I was out of the country... he prevailed and we came to terms before I even got back to the states.
The area is beautiful! We love it. The house has such history and is so beautiful. We are happy to share it.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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