Immaculate Year-Round Lakefront-Charming cottage, swimming, boating, central air

Beach
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Towels, soap, toilet paper
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

About this house rental

Nestled in Winchester, this lovely house for $231 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. RATE NOTE: Email for reduced on rate for off-season visits for more than 6 nights (November through April) . Antique but fully modernized cottage, located among the very best of locations at Highland Lake. If you are aesthetically minded, if you are looking for something particularly charming and special, you will love this Victorian era waterfront cottage totally restored from the ground up in 2016. If you are seeking a very nice spot on the lake, you will love this property. Canoe, Kayak, Sunfish Sailboat, and more to enjoy. If you have rented cottages before, you know that location on the lake makes a difference. Our cottage is located on the favored east side of the lake, with best sunshine. It is located away from the boat traffic and boat wake waves, on a quiet cove open to the largest of the lakes bays. Nice swimming area for kids. It has the important things experienced visitors to our lake recognize. It is a Victorian beauty, but fully restored in 2016 to high standards. Toasty warm in winter with lower level radiant heated floor, air conditioned for summer. Fully equipped kitchen, open-concept. We re-purposed original and vintage materials for this loved Victorian era cottage during our restoration. Every window and door has a story. Just ask us! Easy to use gas fireplace. Great for crisp mornings. Bedrooms include: one queen, one full and 2 bunks. Wake up in the queen and full bedrooms to sunrise on the lake. Spectacular views. Also upstairs, is a comfortable reading area and desk, a full bathroom with a 2 person, fully tiled shower, while the downstairs bath boasts a sparkling, new claw foot soaking tub. Downstairs, you will find a fully equipped kitchen, full-sized fridge, dual-fuel stove (gas stove top/electric oven), dishwasher and apron farm sink. Guests can dine on the old world dining table and Hitchcock chairs made locally, or at the kitchen peninsula. We have an open concept kitchen/dining/living room area which opens, through french doors, onto a large deck, just steps from the lake front. Enjoy the gas grill and picnic table for afternoon BBQs or glowing white lights and sunsets for a lovely evening dinner party. Bring your boat or jetski and tie up at our lakefront dock. This lake is great for swimming, boating, water-skiing and fishing. Private lawn and water front. Sunny side of the lake. The cottage is close to 'the Secret Spot,' (shallow area great for small children to play in the water). We live next door to the cottage. Our boat is parked on the south side of the dock in front of our place, your boat, if you bring one, is docked on the right north side directly in front of your cottage. Our area offers wonderful restaurants and grocers using locally produced food, Farmer's Markets (don't miss Litchfield's Saturday Farmer's Market!), the Gilson Cinema/Cafe, Antiquing, nearby fly-fishing, hiking, and biking. Stop in at a local farm for just picked corn or tomatoes, or an after dinner ice-cream cone. For anyone up for a Berkshires experience, we are less than a one hour, country drive from Tanglewood, Shakespeare and Co., Stockbridge, Great Barrington, Lenox, and the Outlets at Lenox. During the summer, we request a minimum 7 day booking, Saturday to Saturday. Also, we cannot accommodate pets, due to potential allergies of renters. However, there is a highly respected kennel close to the other side of the lake. Of course, it's great in the summer, but fall and winter offer their own special activities. Fall leaves, apple picking, hay rides and pumpkin patches in the country. Winter snow, skiing, flannel sheets and cozy fires. Our cottage can comfortably accommodate all seasons!

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Winchester, CT

Reviews

5.0/5.0
Outstanding(46 Reviews)
5.0
Sep 2023
This property could not have been better. It was clean as could be and set up to be very comfortable. The kitchen is complete for all your cooking needs. The views of the lake were stunning. We have stayed in VRBOs in the States and Europe and of all of them John is the best host so far. He saw to our every need without hesitation and then some. He is a cool dude. We will stay here again! Thank you John, you rock.
5.0
Sep 2023
All excellent -- waterfront, layout, kitchen, host, feel, area! Really nice. Mattresses are on the firm side.
5.0
Jun 2023
Clean, cute and cozy. As advertised. Only drawbacks were the weather and fish weren’t biting.
5.0
Jun 2022
My sister and our two cousins rented this cottage for the week and thoroughly enjoyed it. House was very clean and lovely. Kayaking and hiking were on the to do list and was great fun. We would all highly recommend a stay here.
5.0
Jun 2022
Relaxing
Relaxing
My sister and our two cousins rented this cottage for the week and thoroughly enjoyed it. House was very clean and lovely. Kayaking and hiking were on the to do list and was great fun. We would all highly recommend a stay here.
5.0
Sep 2021
Great care went into the update of this home, it is full of charm and all the conveniences of home and sits on a very clean lake! Waking up to the beautiful lake views from the two front bedrooms starts your day off right! The dock provides access to the water with walk-in steps making it easy for both adults and children. We enjoyed the canoe, kayaks and the host was very gracious and gave my family a tour of the lake in his motorboat. We spent many hours on the large front deck, having coffee in the morning and diner in the evening. If you are looking for the lake experience of relaxation and plenty of water activities this is it! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
5.0
Sep 2021
This is our sixth year vacationing on a lake in New England with my family. The accommodations were lovely and the lake was pristine. It was a perfect location for my grandchildren (ages 4 & 5). Both were tearful when it was time to leave. Although we spent much of our time in the water, the area had a lot to offer. The owners could not have been more accommodating. This was definitely a vacation to remember and we hope to return.
5.0
Sep 2021
Looking for a lake house experience? Look no further.
Looking for a lake house experience? Look no further.
Great care went into the update of this home, it is full of charm and all the conveniences of home and sits on a very clean lake! Waking up to the beautiful lake views from the two front bedrooms starts your day off right! The dock provides access to the water with walk-in steps making it easy for both adults and children. We enjoyed the canoe, kayaks and the host was very gracious and gave my family a tour of the lake in his motorboat. We spent many hours on the large front deck, having coffee in the morning and diner in the evening. If you are looking for the lake experience of relaxation and plenty of water activities this is it! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Winchester?

The average price for a rental in Winchester is $200 per night. This rental is $31 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Immaculate Year-Round Lakefront-Charming cottage, swimming, boating, central air. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Immaculate Year-Round Lakefront-Charming cottage, swimming, boating, central air pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Immaculate Year-Round Lakefront-Charming cottage, swimming, boating, central air?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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