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Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home

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Great room on ground floor
The Barn
Outdoor deck off the dining area/kitchen. BBQ grill, dining table & living area
Primary bedroom suite
Beautiful country kitchen with all modern appliances

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12511.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Washington, CT
  • Lake Waramaug
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Waramaug State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hopkins Vineyard
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

East Suite

2 Queen Beds

Garden king room

1 King Bed

Primary Suite

1 King Bed

West Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Den main

Toilet · Shower only

East Suite

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Powder room

Toilet

Primary

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

West Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home

The contemporary Barn welcomes guests as a luxury getaway and gorgeous views of rolling hills & sunsets over Washington, CT - 1hr 40min from NYC, 2hrs 40min from Boston. The Barn is 6.6 miles from The Mayflower Inn and 17 miles from skiing at Mohawk Mountain. We are minutes from New Preston, Litchfield County's most charming town, with shops, gourmet market & restaurants. The house is surrounded by hiking trails and 0.8 miles from Lake Waramaug with beaches, kayaking, swimming & picnics.

Property manager

Alicia and Harry
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Staircase and deck with no child protection/safety
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

New Preston

Located in New Preston, this holiday home is on a lake. Hopkins Vineyard and Woodbury Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Bushnell State Park and Lake Waramaug State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider White Memorial Conservation Center and Flanders Nature Center.
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Washington, CT

What's nearby

  • Lake Waramaug - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount Bushnell State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Waramaug State Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hopkins Vineyard - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Kent Falls State Park - 24 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Appalachian Trail - 38 min drive
  • Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Horse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Warren General - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Oak Tavern - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Community Table - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Iga - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home located?

This family-friendly New Preston holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Waramaug and Mount Bushnell State Park. Lake Waramaug State Park is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

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

Beautiful location for a getaway weekend for me and my family

The Barn is a gorgeous home with very sophisticated art and furniture. The home is really comfortable, eight of us easily fit in the living areas and the beds were super cozy. We took a short drive to the town of Litchfield and had a fun time exploring the shops and restaurants there. Perfect place for a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake J.

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

Friend Get Together

So beautiful and well appointed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kate n.

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

great spot

The owners went out of their way to make everything work for us. Beautiful home...great walks....gorgeous lake right down the road. Extremely peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe f.

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

Omg. Perfect.

Such a nice house. Beautiful area for walking and great hikes nearby too. Hosts were easy to communicate with and very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria T.

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

Daughters Birthday

The house was so cute and so clean. Loved the layout! And our kids and their teen friends had a blast. The town of New Preston is adorable. Alicia was so easy to reach and all went so well!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

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

Wonderful stay!

We loved the home and plan to stay in the future. Everything was very clean and the host was wonderful as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Great place

Lovely house. Very comfortable beds. Spotless clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

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

Beautiful home

Very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Outstanding house in a great location

Seamless - couldn’t be better. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie B.

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

Excellent Place for Family to Gather

We rented this lovely home to stay while we attended a family wedding in the area. Our adult children and two grands enjoyed being together in this comfortable and clean home. We were grateful that each family had its own bathroom. Our granddaughter loved playing ping pong too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madhavi K.

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

Great for a relaxed stay

We were a group of 10 , a mix of family and friends. The house is bright and airy and we had a great time hanging out in the family room with the eclectic selection of books and watching the stars on the deck at night . Would work great for four couples .Liked the set up in the kitchen and the coffee was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

martin m.

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

The barn

Excellent interior design and architecture, beautifully executed. Kitchen access and function perfect and made cooking and serving a joy. All amenities were available and functional. Hosts were available and helpful throughout our stay our family of 12 included adults. And six grandchildren.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

A great stay for eight friends

We loved staying in your beautiful home. There was room for all eight of us to sleep comfortably and hang out together. The home was clean and well stocked, and there was nothing more that we needed to make our stay perfect. The hosts were responsive and lovely to deal with. They answered every question in good time. The only problem is that we left 2 gray raincoats--possibly in the closet near the front door. Please let us know if you find them. We will pay for the shipping. Thank you again, Alicia and Harry
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve D., Fairfield, CT

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

Big Chill 2023

Four college friends and spouses in our 60’s spent a relaxing 2 nights in Alicia and Harry’s beautiful home in the mountains of New Preston. The accommodations were clean, up to date and spacious and impressively equipped with all we needed. The kitchen was perfect for too many cooks to prepare a gourmet dinner. When in the home we spent most of the daylight hours in the living room and most of the evening hours in the family room downstairs. Our ping pong matches were fun. All the bedrooms were spacious and had full bathrooms. We would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather J., Hollywood, FLorida

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

Such a nice Property!

The photos don't do this property justice! It is more spacious and the decor is more upscale than depicted. Plus you just can't capture "CLEAN" or "comfortable beds" in a photo. It's in a very rural area, but the nearby town is sooo quaint. Unfortunately, we weren't here on a pleasure trip but we'd love to come back to explore the town. We did get pizza at The Owl, which is not your usual pizza joint, their pizza's are gourmet individual pizza's. The cocktails were interesting and the ambiance and service was worth the visit. Thank you so much for opening your home to us. It was much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne L.

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

New Years Eve Get Away

The Barn is a comfortable and welcoming property. It was our first visit to the area and we found there to be a range of interesting options. The property is well appointed and very spacious. It is generally well maintained and in keeping with the website photos. We were disappointed with a few issues that were either not working properly or broken but they were not showstoppers. As frequently is the case with VRBO rentals, the property could go from very good to great with a few modest investments, attention to details and modest improvements, particularly at this price point. The hosts, or property manager, was very responsive and helpful to our requests. All in all, a very positive experience. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

New Preston, A Weekend Away We'll Soon Never Forget

Well, what can I say about Alicia and Harry's home? It's THE BEST! I've rented many a VRBO and this one might be my all time favorite. My NY girlfriends and I met up with our MA girlfriends right in the middle, in New Preston, CT, for our annual "ladies cozy weekend." And boy howdy am I glad we did! The house is a dream, so spacious, we each had our own bedroom which was a lovely escape from our relentless families at home. Every bedroom is lovely, the beds are super comfortable, the bathrooms are nice. It is SO CLEAN, maybe the cleanest VRBO I've ever encountered. The fireplace is a real treat on a cold winter's night. We didn't even use the downstairs lounge area and I'm not sure why we never made it down there but it's just as nice as the upstairs. We had Nespresso's every morning and gathered round the dining table for breakfast. We ventured out into New Preston which is the CUTEST most quaint little town and we're charm snobs. We went on a hike to the pinnacle which was glorious and we ate at Community Table and to whoever is reading this, I can't stress this enough, GO THERE! None of us wanted to leave we wished we had booked another night and almost two weeks later we're still talking about how much fun we had. Thank you Alicia and Harry for your lovely lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

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

Wonderful time!

We booked this property as a group of girlfriends and had the most wonderful time! Our hosts were so accommodating, allowing us to reschedule because one member of our group tested positive for COVID right before we were supposed to arrive. The house is beautiful and the property is so peaceful. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cate K.

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful home in a beautiful location!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Wonderful countryside stay!

Family stayed here for a wedding and we had a blast. The property was wonderful. Well maintained. Great interiors. Really enjoyed our experience and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Flawless from start to finish

We loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

We loved it!!

Flawless!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne T., Denver, CO

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

Beyond expectations

The barn was beyond my wildest dreams. My friends and I (there were 8 of us) had never been to New Preston, and we couldn’t have asked for a better town or home to stay in for a summer weekend. The Barn is SPOTLESS, updated appliances and some rooms with remote-controlled shades, extremely spacious, even for a group of our size. Beds are super comfortable. The backyard is gorgeous, and the deck was a wonderful place for us to drink our morning coffee and chat. Alicia and Harry answered a million questions from me before the trip, which was enormously helpful for navigating an area we’d never been to. My friends and I went into town to The Owl and Smithy’s sandwich shop as well as the store (highly recommend both)! Hopkins Inn was a beautiful spot for pictures over the lake. We also kayaked on the lake, and it was super easy to just walk up and grab a kayak from the Clarke Outdoors kayak stand. They only take cash so bring some! So worth it. It was a trip to remember and my friends could not stop remarking on how incredible the Barn was. Thank you Alicia and Harry for allowing us to stay in your amazing home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy I.

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

Home Base

Perfect home base for 4 couples attending nearby wedding.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

New Preston getaway

Everything worked out seamlessly with renting from Alicia and Harry. Their home is just as described and pictured. Very spacious, yet cozy and clean. The basement was the perfect play space for our kids. It was the perfect retreat for the holiday weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alicia and Harry

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Married for 25+ years, we are an international couple who raised two girls in NYC. Now that they are older, we are looking to focus more of our time on new projects - the Barn being one of them! We are nature-lovers and love to travel all over the world. We are looking forward to hosting you in our home.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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