Lakefront Cottage w/Dock, Kayaks

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Host

8.4

Very good

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Morris, CT

Bantam Lake1 min walk
Litchfield Town Green7 min drive
Topsmead State Forest7 min drive
Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Charming lakehouse with dock, gorgeous views, swimming, kayaking, biking, hiking, or just kicking back and relaxing. Located on Bantam Lake, largest fresh-water lake in CT, with 100-foot shoreline. There are two other cottages on the property, but guests have exclusive private lakefront with picnic tables and fire pits. Secluded but near everything -- gourmet dining, spas, cinema, wineries, best ice cream. Perfect for families with kids. Downstairs is a newly renovated game room/seminar space with a ping-pong table, toys, games, as well as tables and chairs. It also has a washer, dryer and half-bathroom. Immediate area in front and side of cottage The Bantam/Litchfield area is steeped in history, and offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, swimming, boating, biking, fishing and leisurely drives through the bucolic countryside. The neighborhood is especially known for its casual but upscale restaurants, artisan bakeries and what many guests say is the best ice cream in the world, provided by a dairy of contented cows. We have a large parking lot. Car is required. (Plug-in for electric vehicles available.)

Property manager

David Sperling

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 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

Morris

This holiday home is located in Morris. White Memorial Conservation Center and Litchfield Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Little Art Shop and Pilgrim Mall Shopping Center. Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden and The Christmas Shop are also worth visiting.

Morris, CT

What's nearby

Bantam Lake - 1 min walk
White Memorial Conservation Center - 6 min drive
Litchfield Town Green - 7 min drive
Topsmead State Forest - 7 min drive
Mount Tom State Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Arethusa Farm Dairy - ‬2 min drive
‪Popey's Ice Cream Shoppe - ‬6 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
‪Bohemian Pizza and Taco - ‬6 min drive
‪Nick's Country Kitchen - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage w/Dock, Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage w/Dock, Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage w/Dock, Kayaks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage w/Dock, Kayaks located?

Situated in Morris, this holiday home is steps from Bantam Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Camp Columbia State Park and White Memorial Conservation Center. Mount Tom State Park and Topsmead State Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.4

Very good

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Newport

29 Nov 2022

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

Camp David is great

Camp David is great and the host was awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

26 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful Wedding Weekend Get-A-Way

My fiancé (now husband) and I stayed with our Bridal Party at Camp David while getting married in Morris, CT. The accommodations were perfect for such an event! We rented 3 of David’s cottages, which all share the same property and are just steps from Bantam Lake. David was very laid back and great at communicating and accommodating several of our needs. He has all of the amenities necessary for a weekend getaway on the Lake including BBQ supplies and equipment for several different water activities. He has a personal handy man that was quick to respond to and resolve a couple of minor concerns. He also offered to help us unload any belongings. We’re so appreciative of David for providing such hospitality and the perfect accommodations for our wedding weekend! We have memories to last a lifetime. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

thomas w.

17 Aug 2021

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

Great long weekend at the lake

We had a wonderful time at Camp David! We've done a weekend with friends for years now and this was easily one of the best places we've stayed. We rented several of the houses and had plenty of space for our group to spread out. We spent our entire stay lakeside - hanging out, sitting by the firepit, swimming and grilling! David was easy to reach with any questions or concerns (even reset the wifi remotely one night). Only caveat for future guests to note is that there are multiple cottages on the property that can be rented by other guests. We had two different families stay in the unoccupied house during our stay, both were very friendly and we had no issues coexisting on the property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isaac Z.

19 Oct 2020

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

Great time at the lake!

We loved our stay at the lake house, Dave was a fantastic host!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Dave M., Brooklyn, NY USA

25 Sept 2020

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

Very Misleading Ad: Not Private. Not Exclusive Lakefront Access.

Listing said "Exclusive lakefront property," and photos were framed to make the house look alone in a big yard by the water. In reality, four houses -- including landlord and his family -- share one crowded yard and lake access. During COVID-19, our "pod" of couples planned to escape the city for a private vacation alone. We arrived to find the exact opposite. House is in poor condition, even constructed that some doors can't open all the way, because, e.g. a door was blocked by an eave within inches of the doorway. Be prepared that video cameras are all over the property and house. Morning before arrival, landlord listed three kayaks and a couple innertubes. Upon arrival, he explained only two kayaks and one innertube existed, and that we'd be sharing those -- and the whole yard and lake access -- with our neighboring strangers. He dismissed our COVID-19 concerns by demonstrating how easy it'd be to stay six-feet away from the other guests. He continued to defend the ad by pointing out we had the "best place" of four, though we obviously thought we had a private property, the only place. Ultimately up to us -- in normal times, and especially in COVID -- whether we want to share a crowded property of four houses in one yard. In the end, landlord said he didn't feel offering us anything was "warranted" (direct quote). If the price is right for you, be prepared for what's essentially a public camping experience in cabins, alongside others sharing your space.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon B., Doylestown, PA

22 Aug 2020

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

Camp David Delivers a Natural Lake House Experience in Everway

When I booked this, I did see the other reviews...so I knew it was possible that there could be a parking problem, that noise *might* be a factor, and everything else that other reviewers said both positively and negatively. Our stay, like pretty much all vacations, had some great experiences, and some, shall we say, interesting experiences too. The Good: The house we had (Maplecrest, 1 of 3) was gigantic and spacious. While it had 7 bedrooms, they are very small, but each one has it's own air conditioner, so you can adjust the temperature to whatever you want- a huge plus. There were two bathrooms, very clean and modern. Also, the rooms were spotless (except for one, see below), and the screened in wrap-around porch was perfect for having breakfast/dinner with great views of the lake. Other great things included the dock area- one of the best around with kayaks/floats and we were easily able to tie up our pontoon boat we rented for the week. The whole beach-front and swimming area was wide open, and with two other families there, never felt crowded. Indeed, I would say it was *comfortably* crowded because we did talk and interact with them- they were really nice- yet far enough for no masks. The owner (David- lives on property with his family and children) is a fantastic communicator. While there was a glitch in our reservation (somehow the first night was double-booked), we were getting in late anyway, and we worked it out fairly with him. Finally, every night we built a campfire... you can either build one outside your cabin or at the fire-rings at the lake. David provides all of the matches, fire-starters, and wood (actually, really, really nice dry wood too!), so that was nice to end each day. David also checked in multiple times and asked how things were, he really cares about the guests' experiences. The Bad: OK, so there was a glitch in the reservation process, but David did work it out. When we arrived, we did find some 'natural' issues in the kitchen, including a dead mouse and non-functional oven (he said he was getting it fixed, we used the provided grill as an oven and it actually worked perfectly). And the rest of the kitchen was very adequately supplied. Some of the storm doors were really hard to close, but that with the oven should be easily fixed by the time whoever is reading this actually rents the place. Also, the trash area near the parking lot was over-flowing. That needs to be addressed. Overall 4.5!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Christopher C.

15 July 2020

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

beautiful spot but property was misrepresented

The good: Beautiful lake. Clean water. Great fishing. Lake not too busy with other boats. Perfect for water sports like skiing, tubing and fishing. The property lakefront is very nice. Great dock and raft. Stone steps down to the water. Water started out shallow and got progressively deeper beyond the dock. Good for kids of any age to swim. The bottom was rocky/sandy, not the mush you find in some spots. For the most part the cottage was fine inside. Small but clean and comfortable. The bad: The lakefront is shared by everyone in the 3 cottages on the property. When we arrived there were around 20 people by the lake not counting us. Parking was really bad. At first we couldn't find a spot. Later we were blocked in several times and couldn't leave. Turns out the owner also rents out the dock to a waterski charter boat which explained some of the crowd and the bad parking. They typically did around 3 charters a day with different people. We were also surprised to find out that the lower room of the cottage (ping pong table, laundry & half bath) was shared by all 3 cottages and the charter crew+guests. This area was really in bad shape. Water on the floor constantly from a leak in the bathroom. Moldy toilet paper. Old moldy food in a fridge. Overall the outside of the property was not kept up well. Some trash and construction supplies around the edges. Lawn hadn't been mowed in a while -- had many of those little white flowers that attract bees. Three in our party were stung on the feet just walking to the lake. There is no driveway down to the cottages so expect long walks up and down the hill to bring your stuff in and out. We were never provided any keys to the property so couldn't lock the doors when we went out on the lake. The cottage doesn't really sleep 7 unless you have 2 couples that sleep together. One in our group had to sleep on the couch the whole trip. The only place to eat as a group indoors was the screened-in porch. On good days this was tight but a nice spot overlooking the lake. However, we had 2 very rain days and the rain came right in and soaked this room.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

13 July 2020

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

Great stay

Exactly what we needed for the 4th of july. Perfect relaxing lake vacation with great access to kayaks and water toys for kids.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Karleen F., Connecticut

8 Oct 2019

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

Great Location for Get Togethers

We had our wedding at South Farms and were in search of a property (or properties) to accommodate us and our wedding party for the weekend. When we happened upon David's 3 properties, it was almost too good to be true. We rented all three because of their convenient location to each other and their proximity to South Farms, which was about a 7 minute drive from the properties. It definitely made it easier to not lose certain wandering groomsmen! It is a little bit difficult to locate the driveway to the properties. Just make sure to look for the Camp David sign above the hedges! There were a number of our guests that missed it the first time. Larger or more vibrant signage may have helped a bit. Also, note that parking can accommodate about 6 cars, so plan accordingly. And, don't be concerned by the first house you see upon arrival. This is not one of the houses for rent! Once you walk beyond the second set of hedges, the lake view was great! The fire pit was a perfect meet up spot for everyone at the end of day. If you are planning to have a fire for more than a couple of hours, just make sure to bring extra wood. The available kayaks and floating dock provided for hours of entertainment. The owner, David, is very eager to answer any questions you may have and is very hands-on with his properties. He will meet up with you to assist with check-in and show you around. However, it would be great if check-in / check-out / lock-up procedures were published online and in the welcome information packet because when things got a little hectic with the rehearsal and wedding prep, it would have been nice to have an easy reference to know what to do instead of having to get in contact with David. Also, just to note, there are a number of security cameras setup on the corners of every house. It made some people a little uncomfortable and was worth noting. Overall, a very good experience on a beautiful lakefront property. It made it very simple to have a centralized location for the day of pre-wedding prep (hair, makeup, getting ready). And, once the wedding was over, we had a day of peace and quiet to fully enjoy the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Victor P.

31 Aug 2018

Bantam Lake Stay

Very nice and relaxing spot on the shore of Bantam Lake. Fishing & boating was a plus. Had a campfire on the shore every day. Owner was especially attentive and personable. WiFi was available but no cable or satellite TV.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

28 May 2018

Great stay right on lake

David the host was outstanding he tried to meet every need . We had a cold day and he brought heaters and wanted some local restaurant recommendations and he said hop in my car and gave a tour of the area. The house had big room for a large size group and big yard to play sports . On the water you Wade in with out getting to deep to fast . Was a great time for my group .would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by David Sperling

Our family fell in love with this gorgeous lakeside property at first glance. We live on Long Island, but have been coming here for vacation for the last five years.
My wife and our four kids live on Long Island, where I have my own practice as an immigration lawyer.