Reel Simple on Bolton Lake

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Washer

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Bolton, CT

Bolton Notch State Park

18 min walk

Manchester Memorial Hospital

9 min drive

Rockville General Hospital

13 min drive

Hartford, CT (HFD-Hartford - Brainard)

18 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

This is a purely simple cottage, on South Bolton Lake, with a private dock and steps into the lake for easy access. There are 2 Queen Bedrooms & 2 baths. Big comfy living room with great lake views. Dining seating in the kitchen & back yard. We offer smart TV and streaming.

PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS AN OLD LAKE COTTAGE. It is quaint, clean and functional but the floors are not level. The living spaces are comfortable and cozy. IF YOU HAVE MOBILITY OR STABILITY ISSUES, YOU MAY NOT BE COMFORTABLE HERE.

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Similar properties

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 34

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

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 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

Bolton

Bolton is home to this cottage. Xfinity Theatre and Cheney Homestead Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Nathan Hale Homestead and Hugenot House. Lutz Children's Museum and J. M. Sarnik & Sons' The Old General Store are also worth visiting.

Bolton, CT

What's nearby

Bolton Notch State Park - 18 min walk
Shoppes at Buckland Hills - 13 min drive
University of Connecticut - 13 min drive
Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk - 14 min drive
XL Center - 16 min drive

Getting around

Hartford Union Station - 16 min drive
Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Shady Glen Dairy Stores - ‬5 min drive
‪Wingstop - ‬11 min drive
‪Rein's New York Style Deli - ‬10 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Reel Simple on Bolton Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Reel Simple on Bolton Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reel Simple on Bolton Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Reel Simple on Bolton Lake located?

Situated in Bolton, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Bolton Notch State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Charter Oak Park and Manchester Memorial Hospital. Cheney Homestead Museum and Manchester Parkade are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Todd S.

28 Aug 2024

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

Lake View

Very nice house. Clean, nice backyard right on the lake. Nice and quiet at night!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew I.

28 Aug 2024

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

Great space

Perfect for us due to access to the main road. We were doing lots of driving. Proximity to route 44 could be a negative for some, but it was ideal for us. Everything was well kept and loved by homeowners.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

4 Aug 2024

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

Swim meet

Over all, the property lived upto it's listing. It was clean, neat and orderly. The floors are a bit out of level, but the cottage suited it's purpose. Would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

dennis g.

25 June 2024

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

Nice

Very nice and complete house. We swam every day. Karen was very friendly and flexible. The only drawback is the proximity to rt 44, in front of the door, which at times is quite noisy!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence L.

13 June 2024

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

My review

Everything excellent — house,location,communication with realtor. You might want to provide directions to some of the light switches.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

25 Oct 2023

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

Cute and cozy

I booked this house as a gathering place for my sisters and I, and it was wonderful! The location on the lake was great. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and may come back again in the summer to fully enjoy the amenities!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

5 Oct 2023

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

Nice lakeside cottage

This nice lakeside cottage provided very suitable shelter for us while visiting friends and family in the area. It is a good thing that we were not expecting to spend a lot of time along the lake, as the weather was most foul during our stay. It was enjoyable to watch the Blue Heron stride along the shore one misty morning.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melisa A.

19 Aug 2023

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

Relaxation much needed!

Such a cute little cottage! Beautiful view, very clean and nice location. The lake was so calm and pretty! Great place to kick back and relax with family!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

D Brian D.

15 July 2023

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

efficient cottage

Everything you need; don't have to pack anything but your clothes and swimwear Only negative are there are no lake toys The cottage is clean and very comfortable and outdoor lawn and patio idyllic The lake is clean and refreshing with easy access from dock/stairs Great for families with children

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elissa H.

10 Dec 2022

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

Thanksgiving

The property was neat and clean. Loved being on the water and watching the birds. It's a neat little cottage with quirky characteristics. Comfortable and warm Will most likely stay there again when visiting our son.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keri K.

21 Aug 2022

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

Views and Ease

My son, age 8 and my daughter, age 3 and I stayed @ this cottage over the past week. It is such a cute spot. Very much enjoyed ourselves. I loved looking out at the lake. We spent a good amount of time in the lake and the kids loved it! My dad lives in Manchester so it was very easy to access. I loved how close mini golf/driving range is...towards Manchester. We enjoyed Highland Park Market, Charter Oak Park, Georgina's, Mini Golf, Munson's and more! I would stay again...so would the kids. BTW my son was able to get on youtube on tv immediately. Although he did not watch much TV, it was comforting knowing it was available. Great spot.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie R.

24 Apr 2022

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

Cozy get away

We stayed here while visiting our family during a stressful time. It was wonderful to come back to this cozy quiet cottage each night.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

31 Jan 2022

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

Looking for our forever home

We are chasing the grandchildren. We sold our NY home to be closer to them. As we do our new home search we are staycationing on Bolton Lake in a great little home. Our house has been very accommodating and the home is very well equipped with everything you need. Just bring your suitcase. You will love gazing out the living room windows out on to the beautiful lake in winter.

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

kimberly N.

26 Dec 2021

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

Great lake view!

Love the location ad the view to lake. Convenient to the stores and places we wanted to go.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten M.

21 Aug 2021

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

Bolton Lake is still beautiful

This was a fun week on Bolton Lake. This property has it all!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

barbara g.

28 June 2021

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

Family week at Bolton Lake

Great location. Safe and comfortable for our family. Three adults and two young children. Great to have two full bathrooms and great WiFi and air conditioning. Well appointed and welcoming.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Laurie S.

13 June 2021

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

Relaxing , clean, very well equipped kitchen and very comfortable.

Enjoyed our stay, beautiful views of lake, swimming was great, however there needs to be steps or a ladder to access water other than the dock, especially for older guests

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

29 Mar 2021

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

Fantastic

Clean, great set up. Loved being on the water! Just as described. The cottage is on a busy road, but very relaxing and comfortable. We would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wanda T.

8 Oct 2020

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

Relaxing

This was the perfect place to relax. This cottage has all the comforts of home and everything you need for your stay. Great view of the lake. Check out is 10 am, Noon would be a better time.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

24 July 2019

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

Charming Cottage on Lake

Karen was the best. We had a few minor things like needing hot water in the shower. She sent someone right away. When we had a slightly bigger problem.....a problem with the well.....she was right there to get it fixed. She communicated with us and kept us informed. Even though we stayed 4 of our 6 nights she refunded the entire amount we paid. The lake is beautiful and the neighbors are friendly. It was close to UCONN Storrs. Shopping was close. It is a cottage so understand it’s not luxury but nice and comfortable. The floors slant in the living room which add to the charm of the age of the house. We loved it and would definitely stay agein.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019