Dainty New Preston Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Views!

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Preston Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 1,300 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Exterior | Driveway Parking (2 Vehicles)

Living Room | Free WiFi | Central Heat & A/C

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.0

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4121 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

New Preston, CT

Lake Waramaug1 min walk
Hopkins Vineyard5 min drive
Lake Waramaug State Park5 min drive
New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Upstairs Living Room)

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Visit the quiet shores of Lake Waramaug when you book this 3-bedroom, 2-bath New Preston vacation rental. This cottage provides a whimsical farmhouse feel, perfectly fitting for the surrounding area. Visit one of the innumerable farms in the area for fresh produce, a beautiful bouquet of flowers, or high-quality ingredients to prepare a culinary masterpiece in the home's fully equipped kitchen. Don't forget to take advantage of the cottage's private dock for serene views and direct lake access.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Screened-In Porch

Escape to the Connecticut countryside at this charming cottage, which provides easy access to lake activities for the whole family!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: Twin Bed | Upstairs Living Room: Twin Daybed, Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private dock, deck, stone patio, patio furniture & outdoor dining areas, fire pit, gas grill, lake views
INDOOR LIVING: Wood-burning fireplace, 4-person dining table, 3 cable TVs, DVD player, books, clawfoot tub
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, convection oven, coffee maker, toaster, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, linens, towels, beach towels
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip, max 1 pet allowed), stairs required for access
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

FARM-TO-TABLE: Flirtation Farms (1.1 miles), Starberry Farms (2.1 miles), Hopkins Vineyard (2.5 miles), Averill Farm (2.6 miles), Angevine Farm (4.3 miles), Kimberly Farm (4.8 miles), March Farm (10.9 miles), Bunnell Farm (11.3 miles), White Flower Farm Inc (16.6 miles)
EXPLORE NATURE: Washington Public Beach (0.4 miles), Lakeside Lunch Trail (0.4 miles), Mount Bushnell State Park (0.9 miles), The Pinnacle (1.2 miles), Macricostas Preserve (1.5 miles), Warren Town Beach (2.4 miles), Lake Waramaug State Park (3.2 miles), Mount Tom State Park (5.3 miles)
WOODBURY: Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust (14.1 miles), Glebe House Museum & Garden (14.9 miles), Highwire Deer & Animal Farm (15.1 miles), Orenaug Park (15.2 miles), Quassy Amusement & Waterpark (18.8 miles)
LITCHFIELD: White Memorial Conservation Center (10.0 miles), Little Pond Boardwalk Trail (10.2 miles), Bohemian Pizza and Tacos (10.6 miles), Toast & Co. (10.8 miles), Saltwater Grille CT (10.9 miles), West Street Grill (11.4 miles)
AIRPORT: New York Stewart International Airport (56.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a fee (maximum 1 pet allowed)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: This property is not infant/baby-proofed

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Lake view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

A maximum of 1 pet is 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 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

About the area

New Preston

Located in New Preston, this cottage is on a lake. Topsmead State Forest and Litchfield Historical Society Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Elephant's Trunk Flea Market and Little Art Shop. White Memorial Conservation Center and Flanders Nature Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.

New Preston, CT

What's nearby

Lake Waramaug - 1 min walk
Mount Bushnell State Park - 15 min walk
Hopkins Vineyard - 5 min drive
Lake Waramaug State Park - 5 min drive
Kent Falls State Park - 25 min drive

Getting around

Appalachian Trail - 39 min drive
Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪GW Tavern - ‬8 min drive
‪The White Horse Country Pub - ‬3 min drive
‪Hopkins Vineyard - ‬4 min drive
‪Community Table - ‬6 min drive
‪Gooseboro Drive-In - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dainty New Preston Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dainty New Preston Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Views!?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Dainty New Preston Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dainty New Preston Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dainty New Preston Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Views! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Waramaug and Mount Bushnell State Park. Hopkins Vineyard and Lake Waramaug State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

28 June 2024

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

Exactly What We Needed

We were in need of a nice, relaxing vacation and that’s exactly what we got. There were four of us (me, my husband, my 16-year-old, and my 11-year-old) and we each had our own space. We loved going down to the dock, and there is also a town beach just down the road. The home is filled with fun antiques and reminds you of a clean, well-kept, and charming grandmother’s house. We wanted a low-key vacation, and so we enjoyed short jaunts (less than 15 mins away) to Kent to enjoy its downtown and waterfall and bookstore and to Washington Depot (the inspiration for Gilmore Girls, which also had its own lovely bookstore). Overall, we highly recommend this home to other families needing quiet and downtime.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

30 Dec 2022

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

Charming Lake Cottage!!

Loved our time at this cozy cottage by the lake!! Beautiful views and great antique decor in the cottage!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Nov 2022

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

Sweet little cottage on a postcard perfect setting!

Enjoyed our stay at this sweet cottage. Easy check in.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

24 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful area.

House met our needs.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Happy M.

22 June 2022

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

I wanted to stay here forever!

It was difficult to leave this amazing place! The cottage had so much personality, and there was such an incredible view of the beautiful lake from the house, the porch and the patio. The area was enchanting, and we spent every day hiking and taking in new, beautiful sights. We wished there had been more time to explore! Danielle and Eduardo were great!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

6 May 2021

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

Nice Place

God place for a short getaway. Not a place for anyone who has trouble walking steep steps

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

3 May 2021

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

Amazing lakefront cottage!

Perfect place to be outside, enjoy the patio, fire pit and lake views. The cottage was comfortable and clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Michael M.

31 Dec 2020

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

Awful

Filthy. Beds/chairs/stairs/kitchen table falling apart. Hair and stains on mattresses and pillows. The bed I slept on in back room if you turned on it even slightly it wobbled like it was going to collapse. Rodents in wall. Caretaker told me it was squirrels on the roof but the sounds were from the walls. When I told him it wasn't the ceiling and was from the walls he stopped replying. Rat traps outside mouse traps and ultrasonic pest repellers in every room indicate they know there is an issue. My wife's parents left after the first night. Only it was my wife's birthday we would have gone home as well. I expected it to be rough around the edges as its a cabin but the place is falling apart. The amount I paid I feel absolutely robbed blind. Never again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H., Dublin, USA

18 Dec 2020

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

Magical Cottage w/ Plenty to Enjoy

This cottage is charming but has all the amenities and space to really enjoy some time "away". We traveled with our family and there were plenty of beds / bedrooms / bathrooms, the kitchen had everything to make and enjoy full-size meals, and the living spaces were cozy / comfortable. The location is very unique and the views are amazing. Communication w/ the owner was quick and helpful. PS. No need to bring your favorite book, there are plenty of fascinating reads available throughout the cottage!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Oct 2020

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

Charming Lake Cabin

We had a wonderful week. The house is charming, clean and COVID safe. The kitchen is well outfitted, with updated appliances. The kitchen seating is a little tight for more than 4 people. In the nicer weather there is lovely outdoor seating by the fire pit. The area has beautiful hiking, and lovely restaurants with outdoor heated socially distanced dining. The lake is lovely and the dock is perfect for sitting and enjoying the stars at night. It’s a perfect throwback cabin with a beautiful screened in porch with a local caretaker who is responsive and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Austin C.

20 July 2020

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

Recommend

Other than a noise complaint from the neighbor at 11:30pm our first night, our stay was exactly what the doctor ordered. The home is on the older side so expect a “rustic” feel. Eduardo was very helpful and the homeowner seems very understanding when the neighbor submits a complaint. All in all, it was a quiet comfortable stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Alicia S.

27 Nov 2019

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Other than the ceiling leaking and the nasty-gram from the neighbor ...

I’d first like to say that the house was lovely. And the caretaker and Waldo did everything possible to salvage what otherwise would have been a very difficult situation. When we arrived, we found three workmen in the master bedroom having sawed a hole in the ceiling above the bed. Apparently there had been a leak and, unable to get a plumber in time, Eduardo had a undertaken opening the ceiling to try to find the problem and fixing it with plumbers putty. I was a bit concerned because we had wanted to drop off our things and our dog and go for a hike. But there were buckets of plaster and water and dusty muddy footprints all over the floor and it was clear that they had not really finished their work. Eduardo told us to return in a half an hour so we went to town and sort of loitered and came back in a half an hour at which point he said he needed another 45 minutes. Unfortunately most of our first day was spent loitering around not being able to enjoy the day and wondering if they were going to get it fixed. There was no other bed in the house that wasn’t a twin so we were really hoping they could get the master bedroom in order but the leak was right over the bed. If we had known it was going to take so long we would’ve gone off and fully enjoyed our day but we kept checking back thinking that it was about to be done and that we could finally drop off our dog and go do our thing . So our whole first day was wasted as we sort of loitered around. When the gang finally vacated the house they tried to clean up after themselves, I cringed as I saw them squirting Windex on the wood floors and mopping up. If I was a homeowner I would’ve been very upset. The workers left a straight edge razor blade on the floor which fortunately we saw before anyone stepped on it and they patched the ceiling. But a few hours later it started to leak again. So far this romantic weekend wasn’t going so well. The guys came back to the house and we vacated once again so that they could open the ceiling and re-putty. But sleeping under that patched area was a bit stressful not knowing when water was going to start falling on the bed again. Our second day was better. The putty held and there was no further leaking. But we woke up to a very nasty note on our car from the neighbors threatening to tow our car! There’s is a shared carpad and every time we came home they had moved the garbage pail’s into the middle of it!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lela T.

13 Nov 2019

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

Perfect

Great property in a little slice of heaven. House is charming and well kept. Surrounding area has many hiking trails restaurants and quants towns. We will visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Kathryn S.

5 Nov 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil getaway

Loved our stay here! The location is a bit remote (spotty cell service) but truthfully that was just what we needed. Great hiking trails nearby and lots to do around the lake. The house is definitely quirky and would not be accessible for anyone with limited mobility. Kitchen has plenty of pots and pans for cooking but lacks any cooking non-perishables, like salt and oil, so keep that in mind if you’d like to do any cooking. We’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jackie B.

16 Oct 2019

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

Stay

We had a lovely stay. Beautiful views of the lake, well stocked kitchen, great porch and outdoor patio. Eduardo was very helpful and prompt with any questions we had. Only downfall was a couple of mattresses were a little worn and could be replaced.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

David D.

1 Oct 2019

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

Wonderful family weekend

The house was beautiful, clean and well appointed. The lake was lovely. The surrounding area had great restaurants and stores. We will be back again. Our only complaint was that the canoe was falling apart.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

9 Sept 2019

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

Great

All was great. Only issue was walking out of stairway right onto the road to get to lake. Kind of dangerous.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mariya S.

6 Sept 2019

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

Great stay

Great peaceful location. We loved swimming in the lake and admired picturesque scenery. Eduardo (house manager) was wonderful and extremely helpful. The property is pet friendly but not a lot of space for a dog to run and play with ball. We brought our inflatable boat which was great. the lake is not crowded with boats. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

22 July 2019

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

Beautiful lake house

We had an amazing weekend! Got sooo lucky with this house, can’t even believe it was available a week before July 4th. The house looks old, like historic-not in a bad way. But it’s very clean and well taking care of. We felt like staying at gramma’s house. Beautiful view, easy access to the lake and dock, which was perfect for swimming or kayaking or whatever, there are two chairs and umbrella. It might be hard for some people to go up and down those stairs to get to the lake, but we had no problem. We enjoyed our stay very much. Hopefully we can bring our boat next time and stay here again. Great time! Thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

Kloey B.

12 June 2019

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

Incredible stay

We had a fantastic time. Property is amazing, lake access, incredible location. Outdoor areas, firepit, a true dream....we had the best weekend. Thanks Eduardo!!

8/10 Good

Ji Yeun K.

10 Dec 2018

Great

Cozy and warm. Very Clean, I have severe allergy and asthma and I didn't feel anything. Beautiful view! Only problem I had was parking but person came quick and helped me park my car.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Michele G.

10 Oct 2018

I enjoyed the cottage/house very much...it was adorable

I really did enjoy the stay but I have to say the stairs were a bit of a challenge

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Vivian P., West Islip

8 Oct 2018

Rustic home

This rustic home was enjoyed by my husband, myself and our dog. We stayed for 6 days 5 nights, enjoyed the lake we visited covered bridge and waterfall in Kent CT, and we also hiked to the top of Mount Tom it was an enjoyable vacation

4/10 Poor

Andrea W., New York City

20 Sept 2018

Rough around the edges.

If you have allergies, do not rent. We booked for 7 days of which I suffered for 4 until we left early. The "master" bedroom is very small and musty, the smell is over powering. I would wake up with tearing eyes and an irritated nose. The entire "cottage" is very dark, cluttered and decorated in yard sale/thrift store finds. The bedroom closets are packed so full of the owners stuff that you can not hang your clothes up. We used a closet in the hall which was only half full of the owners stuff. There are no bedside tables to put your book down on. There is a family of squires living in the walls (I am not making this up). This is a problem another renter had mentioned. The electrical needs to be updated. The caretaker (who was very helpful) warned us not to run all the appliances together or we would blow a fuse. The grill should be thrown away - the inside is rusting and there is very little metal left to the bottom. It barely held enough heat to grill burgers. On a positive note, the dock appears to be new and is in excellent shape. The stone patio and steep stairs going down to the road and then the lake are in very good shape. There was fresh wood for the fire pit and the caretaker was sweeping the patio when we arrived. The wifi and cable TV worked well. We did reach out to the caretaker on several issues and he was very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Hilda H M.

25 Aug 2018

Great house, many many stair steps

This vintage cottage is lovely, and my husband and I hope to go back again next summer. It's well equipped in every way, and even has an excellent collection of books for possible rainy days (of which we had none) which I, as a former professional librarian, appreciated. Only possible problem for some, would be the 43 steps down to the house, and about the same number from there down to the lake. It's the kind of house where you can see the owner's care in furnishing it -- clearly a long-time labor of love. Makes me wish I could meet that owner!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018