The cottage was clean, cozy, and quiet. The area is beautiful. Whether you’re looking to frolic in the lake, explore the local countryside (which is so picturesque), or just need an escape from the hustle and bustle, this is the place for you!

Cottage was great - had all the amenities to make our stay enjoyable - screen porch was especially nice for coffee and breakfast - location was convenient for day trip to Newport - also enjoyed waterfalls in the area

It was our first trip to Connecticut. It was my 4 kids and I. It was in a nice quiet neighborhood with woods surrounding us. Very nice little house. We loved eating on the enclosed porch. The lake was amazing, crystal clear water, so peaceful, the beach is clean and not crowded at all. It’s a very nice little town and we would love to come back.

Great place to stay in a very pleasant community along the shore of beautiful Amston Lake. It's a five-minute walk to a boat launch with access to a canoe and kayaks, and a short drive to two beaches. We also enjoyed visiting Hebron and Colchester. Todd was very helpful and responsive.

Nice place to stay.

My niece (57) and I (77) had a wonderful time despite Monday being the only sunny day we could spend at the lake. But, it could have rained every single day as it didn’t matter to us. My niece has a home on a dead end street which leads to the ocean and my condo has a pool. It wasn’t like we were escaping from slums. Despite the presence of a man’s dirty underwear under my bed and a constant infestation of both sugar and large black ants, we experienced exactly what we had hope ~ peace, quiet and serenity. Everything changed Thursday morning when my niece noticed the house key was in the outside doorknob. During the night, we both heard a loud noise. She came racing down the stairs shouting if I was okay (I’m severely visually impaired). Her voice and its intensity must have scared the person away. Thursday night, we actually taped the front door and jammed a chair under the doorknob. We knew someone had again tried to enter (but failed) because we had scrambled the code numbers and they’d been changed. I own up to our naïveté in leaving key in the lockbox with a scrambled number. Thursday, realizing our error, we kept the key in the house. But upon checking the code Friday morning, we knew that someone had again tried the correct code but there was no key. We were frightened, did our due diligence re. Linens washed, trash out, etc and we left. I spoke with owner but he seemed uninterested in our safety. Go but have pepper spray and a taser for your personal protection.

Well kept and maintained. The large porch is the natural gathering place during the warmer weather.

The house was immaculate. I was extremely impressed by this and the fact that everything you needed was available. I have stayed in quite a few rentals and this was one of the best. I am hoping to stay again. I recommend this property . Todd was also great to answer all my questions before my stay.

Our stay was short, but sweet. This property was absolutely awesome. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for cozy, comfortable and close to the lake. The host was always available and very accommodating. We can’t wait to stay there again. ❤️

Great property. Convenient location. Quiet neighborhood. We were there in winter but we could imagine the area in spring and summer. Owner is great to work with. Would recommend to others.

If you are looking for a place to relax, this is the place to go to. Everything was so nice, clean, and organize. The room upstairs was amazing.

Very clean and well equipped with new appliances, gas fireplace kept everything toasty warm. Good bedding and furniture. Will definitely go back.

Cozy place with a home feeling. Quiet and peaceful. Great place to get away from city life and completely relax.

Excellent place to stay. Felt like home. Exceptionally clean and very lovely cottage. Will rent again and would highly recommend.

Quiet and well equipped. Comfortable beds …would certainly stay again if in the area

Used as lodging for visiting family rather than as a “vacation.” Did not do much cooking, entertaining, etc. House and yard were well kept as shown on web site. The location is quiet, and seems a bit isolated. Will likely use again.

We stayed here for 3 nights so we could hike in the area. Easy, short drives to Baileys Ravine, Salmon Creek trails/Comstock covered bridge, Clyde's cider mill, Denison nature center etc. The cottage perks were the fireplace, porch and kitchen. Narrow spiral staircase to loft with extra beds if needed. Very short walk to Amsted Lake as advertised. Thanks Todd!

This was a beautiful, peaceful place to stay for a mom who needed a little break! I plan to come back with the family next time!

Place is perfect. I mistakenly thought the house was right on the lake looking at the photos. But, it was a simple drive to the beach. I’m recovering from surgery and my niece works 60+ hours a week. This little place was idyllic for unwinding. The sun porch is delightful. Cannot wait to book next year. Thank you.

Great place to unwind rain or shine. The cottage has contemporary finished and is very inviting. Access to the lake is an easy walk and is very peaceful. I'll definitely return.

My family spent a long weekend at the house, and the house is even more adorable than the pictures show. Everything was clean and we had easy access to the lake. My children loved being able to use the kayaks and swim in the lake! The home was well stocked with life peservers for all ages, chairs, toys, and we were able to finish our stay with s'mores by the camp fire! This is a great place for a family to stay or a quiet get away!

• property was clean, well kept, very nice • access to a private lake only moments away; plus usage of kayaks and bikes! • location was 30 minutes to an hour from great attractions • good communication with property owner

We had a great time!! The cottage was perfect for us!! Loved the screened in porch and the lake was beautiful. Everything was so relaxing!! Todd is an excellent host and answered my questions in a timely letter especially when we lost power due to a bad thunderstorm. We’d definitely stay here again!!

This was a cozy cottage that was clean and stocked with things you’d need if you are going to cook for family and friends. They also had board games and books for a rainy day to stay in. The beaches weren’t a far walk from the cottage and the kayaks were easy to navigate to. Overall, a very fun experience and definitely recommend it for a nice weekend getaway.

We had a family of 5 . A 4 min drive to private beach and a 5 min walk to lake that had canoes and kayaks. Host was awesome and responded to our questions within minutes. Very clean place and had AC in living room and upstairs for kids . If I had to say a downfall was mosquitos at nite were awful bring OFF spray for sure Overall 5 out of 5 stars

Great location and very well kept property. We had a great time. Thanks for the hospitality!

Clean, spacious, private, teens spent most of the time in the kayaks and canoe literally just a few steps down the road. Perfect.

Property is beautiful; house is beautiful and clean. Host is excellent great communicator and so many things to do at lake and relax. Host and property provides everything we need to enjoy lake activities and the beach. Our family had a fun time and we are looking forward to planning our next visit.

We had a wonderful time and the property was exactly what we were looking for!

Serene is the best way to describe the cottage. We stayed here a week with an infant and a toddler while we worked remotely in the second floor during a last minute business trip. We even had a sitter drive out during the day to watch them while we worked in the second bedroom. We brought our own pack n play for the infant to sleep in. If small children stay here I recommend immediately moving all the beautiful pottery, glass fish, ceramic coasters and delicate seashells to a place they cannot reach and return them at the end of the stay. There was plenty to keep the kids busy for more than a week. They certainly enjoyed the lake which has plenty of fish and tadpoles. The smart TV has plenty to watch with YouTube, Hulu, Disney+ and Prime which we didn’t get to use much since the outdoors was far more appealing. The book selection is great! I would recommend adding a couple children's books to the mix. There are board games for rainy days and the screened in porch with high ceiling quickly became our preferred place to be in the house. The kitchen is fully stocked to cook any meal for a full family and there is a 6 seat dining table in the porch plus more seating if necessary. In the shed out back there are kick balls, football, a bike plenty to play with in the yard, not to mention the fire pit. The surrounding trees make the home a peaceful retreat and the skylights in the second floor are a great way to let fresh air in all night. The water in the shower heats up quickly and stays hot/warm for at least three straight showers, but then heats up again quickly, in case you have a big family all showering in turns. The beds are all very comfortable and great on the back support. It is truly a benefit to have a washer, dryer and dishwasher available for a long stay. The host responded quickly to all our questions before and after our stay, even when we left an item behind and had to retrieve it. We booked the cottage because it was the largest place we could find near Hartford county in June at a reasonable price. We were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed our stay, how tranquil, peaceful and stunning it is to stay in the house and in Amston. This has now become a permanent place we will try to escape to regularly and we hope to catch this cottage’s availability in the future. We truly enjoyed our serene stay!!

This was a nice little cabin away from everything. One thing that I wasn’t to fond of was the grill did not work and I had bought food specifically to cook on the grill and ended up not being able to cook on the grill because it wouldn’t heat up.

Serene is the best way to describe the cottage. We stayed here a week with an infant and a toddler while we worked remotely in the second floor during a last minute business trip. We even had a sitter drive out during the day to watch them while we worked in the second bedroom. We brought our own pack n play for the infant to sleep in. If small children stay here I recommend immediately moving all the beautiful pottery, glass fish, ceramic coasters and delicate seashells to a place they cannot reach and return them at the end of the stay. There was plenty to keep the kids busy for more than a week. They certainly enjoyed the lake which has plenty of fish and tadpoles. The smart TV has plenty to watch with YouTube, Hulu, Disney+ and Prime which we didn’t get to use much since the outdoors was far more appealing. The book selection is great! I would recommend adding a couple children's books to the mix. There are board games for rainy days and the screened in porch with high ceiling quickly became our preferred place to be in the house. The kitchen is fully stocked to cook any meal for a full family and there is a 6 seat dining table in the porch plus more seating if necessary. In the shed out back there are kick balls, football, a bike plenty to play with in the yard, not to mention the fire pit. The surrounding trees make the home a peaceful retreat and the skylights in the second floor are a great way to let fresh air in all night. The water in the shower heats up quickly and stays hot/warm for at least three straight showers, but then heats up again quickly, in case you have a big family all showering in turns. The beds are all very comfortable and great on the back support. It is truly a benefit to have a washer, dryer and dishwasher available for a long stay. The host responded quickly to all our questions before and after our stay, even when we left an item behind and had to retrieve it. We booked the cottage because it was the largest place we could find near Hartford county in June at a reasonable price. We were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed our stay, how tranquil, peaceful and stunning it is to stay in the house and in Amston. This has now become a permanent place we will try to escape to regularly and we hope to catch this cottage’s availability in the future. We truly enjoyed our serene stay!!