A cozy cottage with a beautiful deck - swim, hike and play! - East Haddam

10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 668 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Colchester, CT

Lake Hayward6 min walk
Devil's Hopyard State Park9 min drive
Mohegan Sun Casino27 min drive
Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field)101 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A cozy cottage with a beautiful deck - swim, hike and play!

Relax and unwind at Stargazer. A cozy cottage in the community of Lake Hayward. This home is nestled in a quiet and peaceful wooded setting and is 1/2 mile walk to the Lake.

Stargazer is only 1/2 hour drive to Mohegan Sun and Mystic Seaport

This home has a queen bed, 2 twin beds and 2 futon beds. Parking for 2 Cars

Enjoy the amenities including 3 lakefront beaches, swimming, tennis, basketball court and playground. This area also has beautiful hiking trails and a quaint local farm stand.

High speed Wifi and Roku TVs

Property manager

Allison

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 first aid kit

About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this cottage is on a lake. Colchester Historical Society Museum and East Haddam Historical Society and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mark's Tree Farm Zip Line and Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Waterford Speedbowl or Senator Thomas J Dodd Memorial Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

Colchester, CT

What's nearby

Lake Hayward - 6 min walk
Devil's Hopyard State Park - 9 min drive
Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art - 21 min drive
Gillette Castle State Park - 24 min drive
Mohegan Sun Casino - 27 min drive

Getting around

New London Union Station - 35 min drive
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A cozy cottage with a beautiful deck - swim, hike and play! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A cozy cottage with a beautiful deck - swim, hike and play!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A cozy cottage with a beautiful deck - swim, hike and play!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A cozy cottage with a beautiful deck - swim, hike and play! located?

This family-friendly Colchester cottage is located on a lake, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Hayward, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Devil's Hopyard State Park and Colchester Historical Society Museum. Mark's Tree Farm Zip Line and Amston Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

13 Nov 2022

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

Cute cottage by the lake

The cottage was super cute and had everything we needed for a quick visit with family. Location is a little isolated but not terrible. The lake is right down the road and in warmer months would be an easy walk

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

10 Oct 2022

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

Charming home!

We rented this property while we visited our son in college. Such a charming and cozy home, with lovely little touches to make it a very comfortable stay. The beds were very comfortable, and the kitchen was well equipped.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

23 Aug 2022

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

A nice trip!

My family had a good stay at this cute little house! It's only a one minute drive down the hill or a short walk to a really nice beach with plenty of parking (but no bathroom). The neighborhood is super cute and the local farmstead is just a quick walk up the street. My son actually learned to swim while we were there! I would suggest the owners/cleaner pay slightly more attention to cleanliness -- there were lots of dead bugs squished on the ceiling of the bunk room (it looks like they were sprayed with something but then never wiped off) and the front door shade was broken and made the house look uninviting when we first drove up. Also, the screen door to the backyard was impossible to open and close. Otherwise, the beds were comfy, the backyard was a nice place to have breakfast, the kitchen was cute, the light in the kids room was super fun, and we had such a nice, relaxing stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

12 July 2022

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

Great family stay in Connecticut

Great place for a family, especially with teenagers. Ping pong table and multiple TVs were a big hit with the kids. Beautiful deck for stargazing and enjoying a morning cup of coffee. Great location with lots to do nearby. Lake Hayward is beautiful. Great farmstand just up the road. We had a great week here. Great base of operations for a family visit to Central Connecticut. Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

29 June 2022

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

Relaxing Lake Vacation Home

The Stargazer lake cottage is comfortable and cute! Fantastic deck, cozy sunroom, laundry on site. Great location in the Hayward Lake community.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Allison

Renting houses is our favorite option for traveling with family and friends. I’m so glad to be able to share our places with you! We really enjoy renovating a property as a family and putting our own touches. We hope you enjoy!

Why they chose this property

The night time views here are amazing! This property has lots of open space and there are NO street lights making it ideal for stargazing! Hence the name stargazer.... Truly the night sky here is awesome!
We love the friendliness of the neighbors and all the activities and proximity to the lake. This community feels like camp for families

What makes this property unique

Lake Hayward is one of the cleanest lakes in CT. No gas motors are allowed on the lake as it is well protected by this community. With the 3 beaches, activities at the club house, playground, basketball, tennis courts and volleyball there's no shortage of things to do. There is a public golf course and winery right in town. A few of my favorite things are visiting The Cold Spring farm. A quaint honor system farm stand right at the top of the lake. I also love the fantastic hiking at Devil's Hopyard, the falls are beautiful. Make sure to visit Mystic Seaport while you're in town and for the adults, Mohegan Sun.