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Charming Farm Abode with gourmet food and access to lake, trails & farm fun

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Exterior
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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East Lyme, CT
  • Flanders Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Charming Farm Abode with gourmet food and access to lake, trails & farm fun

The charming "Innlet" is minutes' walk to a beach and dock on Lake Pattagansett or to seasonal farm animals or to trails through the woods. It adjoins the Inn at White Gate Farm and guests may book in conjunction with Inn guests or be completely independent. Prepare your own meals with our organic ingredients in the updated kitchen or purchase prepared meals, sourdough bread, pastries, eggs and more in the online store. On Saturdays the farm stand is open from 9 to 2 and on some summer Saturdays FarmFest occurs from 3 to 7 with live music, hot pizza and a raw bar. Guests can fish in the pond or lake or use the kayaks and stand up paddleboards, which are shared with other guests.

Property manager

Pauline Lord
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

East Lyme

Located in East Lyme, this apartment is next to a golf course and on a lake. New London Ferry Dock and Ocean Beach Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mohegan Sun Arena or Waterford Speedbowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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East Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Flanders Plaza Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Rocky Neck State Park - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • New London Ferry Dock - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 16 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 13 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crystal Mall Food Court - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Farm Abode with gourmet food and access to lake, trails & farm fun pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Farm Abode with gourmet food and access to lake, trails & farm fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Farm Abode with gourmet food and access to lake, trails & farm fun?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Farm Abode with gourmet food and access to lake, trails & farm fun located?

Situated in East Lyme, this golf apartment building is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Flanders Plaza Shopping Center and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cedar Ridge Golf Course. Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut and The Book Barn are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karla L.

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

Lovely stay

We stayed one night and not only was the property clean and adorable, but the staff were lovely and the farmer’s market was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

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

Great spot

A number of my family members stayed here during a wedding weekend. Beautiful home, comfortable, spacious and well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diedre M.

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

Perfect weekend

Adorable, clean, idyllic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lingxi Z.

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

Great Stay

Lovely working farm with chickens and lambs. Good farmstand on weekends. Our only feedback is the bed in the master bedroom could do with a new mattress! Overall a lovely stay, thanks to Kevin and Pauline!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikela C.

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

Idyllic Farm Stay

My family of four decided to go on a last minute getaway over a long weekend and White Gate Farm could not have been a more beautiful place to do so! The farm (and the absolute bounty at the Saturday market) exceeded every expectation. Easy access to Mystic was a bonus for our family. The “Innlet” was comfortable and very well suited to our needs. We hope to return again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz S.

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

White Gate Farm

Beautiful Inn on a working farm. Property is beautiful and lake is close. Wonderful place for a family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

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

Perfect!

Adorable cottage. Absolutely spotless! Peaceful & relaxing property. The farm stand is amazing, too. . Easy drive to local attractions, Dinosaur Place, Mystic Aquarium & Mystic Seaport. We had a a great time and hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Ladies weekend

Host Kevin was great. Farm is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruthandrhonda G.

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

Fabulous!

Everything about the farm is outstanding! This was our 2nd time having our family reunion there and will go there again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brian L.

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

Bucolic Farm

Our family of four (plus our dog) really enjoyed our stay at White Gate Farm. The inn-let was cozy, but still quite comfortable with enough space to watch a movie together on a rainy day. The farm was beautiful. Our dog enjoyed lots of off-leash time and all of us enjoyed the canoes and kayaks. The roads around Lake Paatagansett make for great running routs, especially if you like some hills.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

osborne r l.

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

Kevin was exceptional. Great place for our 8 year old grandson thanks kevin

Enough said 2nd time here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat Q.

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

Christmas stay

Wonderful for long walks and to be with nature. Quiet and lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Relaxing!

Very relaxing 2-night stay for single traveler who wanted to poke around the shore-line towns. Super clean. Was able to walk around the farm and to the lake, enjoying informal conversations with owner or staff. Great location for easy drive into the village of Flanders (great seafood!), Niantic (beaches & breakfast), and Harkness Memorial or Rocky Neck State Parks. Please note that the two bedrooms and bathroom are on the 2nd floor of the innlet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

osborne l.

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

fun at farm

Very nice sweet people enjoyed our stay and would return
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

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

Additional housing for wedding weekend

We utilized this unit for extra housing for our friends who were attending our wedding at the farm for the weekend. The unit is separate from the main inn, however can be accessed from the Main Inn if you choose. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

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

Lovely Stay

Our family had a lovely stay at the "Innlet." The grounds were beautiful and fun to explore, and the location was an easy drive to many restaurants and activities. The Saturday farm stand was wonderful and so convenient. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reinhard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was Great .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse E.

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

Great spot with access to so much!

Wonderful little addition to the farm property. The staff is incredible. The food on the farm is amazing, don’t miss it! Staying here really helped us slow down life. Can’t recommend the property enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dar K.

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

Weekend getaway

The farm could not be more lovely or peaceful. My son and I had a great time exploring the property and visiting the animals. Hard to believe you are only a few minutes away from downtown Niantic. The innlet was cozy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina V.

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

Perfect summer stay

The innlet was simply decorated and equipped with all we needed for our stay. Kevin was warm and welcoming and made us feel like long time friends. The farm property was peaceful and the location serene. Our only wish was that the pool would be available to guests at the innlet as it was reserved for inn guests only.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asia L.

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

A Magical Place

My family and I had such a lovely stay on the farm. I felt like I was able to disconnect for the long weekend and SUP & kayaking on the lake was a great way to beat the heat. The beaches in Niantic were close by too. The farmers market was full of amazing treats and great sourdough. So much work goes into maintaining the property and I have renewed appreciation for all the superstars growing our food. 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Idyllic in every sense

When I found this listing on VRBO, i thought it might be fake or too good to be true. It was hard to imagine that a place with so much beauty and nature and serenity was a 35 minute drive from my own home. Kevin and Pauline and the rest of the staff created an environment that made us feel welcome to explore and take in all that this unique place has to offer. Like most places like this, it's effect is hard to describe. It's really a place to be experienced and it was such a gift that my daughters and I were able to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

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

Family Fall Getaway

We really enjoyed our weekend stay at the White Gate Farm. My kids loved the “critter tour” with Kevin. We were also there for Farm Fest that had wood fired pizza, live music & a family friendly atmosphere. Everyone we talked to was kind and helpful, including Pauline, and another employee Cory that talked with us on one of our morning walks around the farm. The only drawbacks were I personally prefer a softer bed (I purchased an egg crate and was immediately reimbursed), and we thought there would be double kayaks but there were only single and our kids were too young for that. Overall it was a super friendly, inviting stay that provided much more than just a place to sleep. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan C., Houston, TX

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

Our sweet refuge from the Texas heat

We were hugely welcomed by Pauline and the wider staff on the farm. Everyone was so friendly and genuinely glad to have us enjoy the grounds and the surrounding beauty. We stayed for more than 2 weeks, enjoying special time with our family (we currently live terribly far from each other) and taking part in the offerings on the farm, including FarmFest, sheep-herding, the delicious and amazing produce, baked goods of the Farm Stand (including Kevin's sourdough loaves), Pauline's Agri-Bliss talk/light dinner, time on the lake, and then Tami's heavenly 4-course farm-to-table dinner on our final evening. We enjoyed the farm in all its weather and at all times of the day. It was a much needed respite from the hustle of our life in Houston. Thank you so much for making us feel so at home.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dolfina A.

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

Fabulous Home away from Home

We were on a mini vacation to visit our son who was transferred to the Naval base. Location was perfect - could not get any better. We stayed at the cottage. perfect for a small family. Just enough. The grounds are superb- we took little walks to the lake. it rained so we were unable to go on the water. But the peace & serenity was just beautiful. And exactly what we were looking for. I would definitely come back and recommend even staying longer. All local attractions are nearby- I have boys - so we did sports stuff (Basketball Hall Fame/Pez/ PGA Tour). My boys want to come back for even more stuff to visit. The cottage is attached to an Inn. There was a family reunion. We met with the people and spent some quality time socializing. They have a wonderful great room with a huge fireplace going with piano and my son had the wonderful opportunity to perform for our new found acquaintances. This review would not be complete if I did not mention the Farm Stand. The bakery and vegetable and juices and Hummus spreads (the list continues- honestly cannot choose my favorite). But everything was fresh and wonderful. The Host (Pauline/Kevin/Nikki) and the entire staff was gracious and really /warm and welcoming. We attended a wonderful fundraiser with Japanese food and a live band on the lawn. I highly recommend this wonderful place. And we will be returning to visit our son in the near future. Cannot say enough good things about this wonderful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pauline Lord

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Pauline's mother Ruth Lord purchased White Gate Farm in 1974. Pauline and her husband David Harlow moved from California in 2000 to turn it into a working organic farm. After Ruth died in 2014, they turned her house into an Inn and the converted ice house into a "Rustic Lakeside Cabin." They have just added the "Innlet." All three spots are listed on VRBO.

Why they chose this property

This property provides serenity, contact with nature and wildlife, a look at an organic farming operation and delicious prepared food. Special arrangements can be made for a Critter Tour, Astronomy Night, a Stand Up Paddleboarding lesson or Drumming.

What makes this property unique

Inn manager Kevin is available to help in any way.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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