Lakeside cottage overhanging the water, beautiful window views across the lake
Lakeside cottage overhanging the water, beautiful window views across the lake
About this cottage rental
Nestled in Ledyard, this charming cottage for $139 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Come visit our cute cottage literally overhanging the lake! Our recent remodeling gives the cottage a clean, bright and sunny feel while keeping the character of this 1933 summer home. In the living room the big glass doors and windows look out at the beautiful fall colors on the lake. The decks are ideal for an outside meal, barbecuing, yoga, reading, family time, or just enjoying the serenity of nature and the lake. The cottage overhangs the edge of the lake with an expansive 20'x24' water level deck that you can swim or kayak from, and a large second story deck which makes you feel like royalty as you view nature and the lake from above. Both decks are ideal for an outside meal, barbecuing, yoga, reading, family time, or just enjoying the serenity of nature and the lake. The cozy cottage sleeps up to six people (4 adults, 2 kids allowed by the town), making it perfect for a vacationing couple (or two) or a family. It has a medium size bedroom with a queen size bed, and a small bedroom with a full size bed. There is also a queen bed downstairs in the family room. There is a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and a living room with large french doors that open onto the upper deck with magnificent views of the lake. On the lower level is the living/recreation room (including laundry machines) which opens onto the water level deck. There are always areas on the deck to be in the shade if needed. There are two small parking spaces that will fit a maximum of two cars. Kayaks and a canoe are provided for your use at no additional charge. There is also a Huck Finn style raft to sit on or swim from during the summer, or to untie and float around on. We have internet, a smart TV with Netflix provided, and indoor games. If you choose, we have a hot tub on the lower deck with beautiful lake views. The maintenance fee is an additional $40 for 1-3 nights, $75 for 4+ nights. Also, a paddle board rental may be available, if requested. The cottage is removed from noise and bustle, and the quiet and beautiful lake makes it a really fun place to enjoy being part of nature. It is still just a 10 minute drive from Mystic-- a favorite tourist town, 5 area wineries, the Connecticut Shoreline, and 5 minutes from Foxwoods casino. There is also a small, organic farm stand that sells vegetables at the beginning of your street (only during the summer and fall). There are endless recommendations for all sorts of places less than 20 minutes away. Here are a few suggestions: Local “New England Feeling” Attractions: -Holmberg’s Orchard in Gales Ferry is a beautiful place to go pick your own fruit of the season, whether that’s blueberries, peaches, raspberries, apples, or even nectarines this year. Tractor rides will bring your family to the perfect picking location. In the fall, there are fields of pumpkins, as well as squash, gourds, Indian corn, hay bales, and mums. There are also events, such as Farmer’s Markets. - Mystic Aquarium is great for families! -The Mystic Seaport Museum, a Historic Whaling Village from the 1800’s, has many attractions indoors and outdoors, with incredible sights and tours of historic ships. - The Pequot Indian Museum is very interesting and Smithsonian-quality. Interactive for children and quite educational. Open Wed- Sat 9am-5pm, a 6 minute drive from the cottage. -Old Mystic Village and its many shops are great for both adults and children -Clydes Cider Mill is a hot spot in the fall! Sample or purchase cider (and hard cider), and homemade goods (the donuts are highly recommended). -Buttonwood Farms in Griswold is famous for its delicious farm fresh ice cream and over 14 acres of sunflowers that will peak during the end of July. From mid-September through October the farm has a corn maze and several fun family activities FRESH SEAFOOD AND RESTAURANTS: -If you would like to indulge in New England’s fresh seafood, be sure to visit the restaurants and markets in Pawcatuck, Mystic, Stonington CT and Westerly, RI. If you need directions or recommendations, please ask us for more information. -MYSTIC has a variety of restaurants, both casual and high-end. Some popular places include: Mystic Pizza, Pizzetta, S & P Oyster House, Latitude 41, the Engine Room, Bravo Bravo, and Go Fish. Karma Kitchen is a healthy cafe with smoothies, nutritious juices, acai bowls, & more. Drawbridge Ice Cream is very popular on the bridge. HIKING/PARKS - Ledyard and neighboring towns have many interesting parks offering a variety of trails. Listed are some of the more popular: -Lantern Hill- There are great views overlooking cliffs on a mountainous trail, which is about 30 minutes to the top. There are two trailheads: One is at the far rear of the parking lot of the Two Trees Inn, and the other one is .4 in from Route 2 on Wintechog Hill Road in North Stonington (6 minutes away) -Copp Park - Offers a number of trails and two dog park areas -Bluff Point - This is a beautiful 2.5 mile round trip dirt road in Groton that you can walk or bike on. Beautiful views of the shallow waters, and open ocean with sandy beach at the end of the road. (17 minutes away) -Haley Farm State Park is a popular trail for biking or jogging, along with Bluff Point. SWIMMING - Long Pond of course! You are welcome to take the kayaks or the raft and bring them over to the nice rock areas of Long Pond to swim off of. BEACHES -if you are looking for swimming in the sound or ocean, these are the closest beaches: -Ocean Beach - on Long Island Sound, -Misquamicut Beach - Beach is on open ocean. In Westerly, RI (30 min away) -Watch Hill and East Beach. A touristy area with restaurants, ice cream, a carousel, and shops. A beautiful walk to the beach. WINERIES: -Tastings, and often entertainment or events -Jonathan Edwards - Call to see if there is entertainment -Maugle Sierra Vineyards - Entertainment Friday Evenings 6-9pm, & most Sundays 2-5pm. -Stonington Vineyards - Entertainment most Saturdays, look online or call for schedule. GOLF - Lake of Isles in North Stonington (10 minutes away) If dates are full or if you are looking for a second rental nearby for a family and friends, please check out our other cottage on this same lake. The listing is HomeAway #367207, and it's a white cottage with red trim. Just send us an inquiry and ask us about it if you can’t find it. Book early if you need specific dates. Note that we have a weekly discount for stays 7 nights or more. (This discount will be included in the price.) We are happy to answer any questions you may have!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Ledyard, CT
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(167 Reviews)
5.0
This quiet little cottage was exactly what I needed for a reset. 60° in November sitting by the water was perfect! The hot tub and fire pit were an added bonus.
5.0
Could not be happier with our stay, owner was great and communicative and the lakehouse was amazing in every aspect.
5.0
Quiet, peaceful cottage right on the water. Well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, great communication.
5.0
My wife and I brought our dog on a nice little 2 day trip for our 4 year wedding anniversary. It was our first vacation with our beautiful doggy! Waking up next to the lake was so beautiful! And our boy couldnt get enough of the lake! He was sunbathing right on the deck!
5.0
What a wonderful place. If you're looking for a peaceful, quiet vacation this is the place for you. The lake is beautiful no motor boats allowed perfect for kayaking and swimming. Sitting in the hot tub while overlooking the lake is paradise. I would recommend this place to all my friends and family.
5.0
I recently spent a few days out on the lake with my family and our experience was truly exceptional. The house has everything you need and more. The hot tub and gas fireplace added a special layer to an already great time. The lake is exceptionally serene and quiet, but there is still tons of room for fun and adventure. Kayaking and canoeing was great, swimming and fishing was also enjoyed by all. Overall, time spent with loved ones, game night, and movie night in this quaint cottage was well worth a return visit!
5.0
Our family really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. No complaints at all, both the house and the hosts were great.
5.0
Beautiful cottage. We’d all love to come back.
5.0
This was a wonderful, family friendly cottage! We loved everything about it, especially the 2 decks with gorgeous views, propane fire pit, kayaks & paddleboard, and hot tub. There were so many nice, personal touches throughout and you can tell the owners definitely care. We have rented through VRBO several times in the past and this property’s owner/manager were by far the most responsive. The cottage had plenty of space for our family of 4 and our dog. It was a perfect little get away with lots of kayaking & swimming during the day and making s’mores at the fire pit at night. Highly recommend if you are looking to relax by the lake!
5.0
Beautiful lakehouse! For us this was just a couples getaway but there is room to sleep more. The view above and below is right out onto the lake, step out of the upper floor to sit on the deck, or step out of the lower floor to sit below and enjoy the view and/or the hot tub. Nice quiet setting. Take the boats out or float around on the detacheable dock, both of which we did. Inside everything is great - but just bring the food you need there isn't much there.
4.0
Quiet, beautiful location, we enjoyed it a lot, although the weather wasn’t perfect, could use some upgrading inside, for example, the coffee machine. And window shutters.. who
Overall was pleasant stay
5.0
Best off site rental in Ledyard by far
4.0
The cottage has a great vantage point on lake. We literally spent much of out time on upper deck taking in the view. Quiet lake it was perfect for us.
5.0
Exceptionally clean home literally on the lake w 2 decks to enjoy beautiful views and access to the lake. There is a hot tub right on the lake and Kayak available. We rented here because it is 8 mins to Foxwoods where we were attending a show, but ended up making most of our trips to downtown Mystic, 15 mins away. Great host, responsive and easy to communicate with.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay very much! Pleasantly decorated and comfortable home. The views are fantastic and there were two large decks to enjoy it from. We slept on the lower level which was cozy. Nice shower and kitchen. Lots to do in the area. We spent evenings in Foxwoods which is 10 minutes away. Mystic had great shopping and plenty of restaurants and an incredible French bakery called Sift. We plan on coming back in the summer to enjoy the lake and nearby RI beaches.
5.0
We were looking to try somewhere new to us, so glad we picked this place! The neighborhood is very quiet, and It was gorgeous on the lake- the views are stunning. The hot tub on the deck was so nice to be in during the winter! We liked that Foxwoods was about 10 minutes away and that Mystic was a short ride from the house.. the house is very comfortable and relaxing, lots of blankets and pillows. We loved it and plan to go back for a spring or summer visit! Thank you for being such a great host Bobby!
5.0
The house is exactly what it looks like in the photos. The location is amazing away, from the city, but less than a 10min drive to foxwoods. I bet its even better in the summer with it being right on the lake. Definitely will go back!
5.0
Idea time at this wonderful space! Beautiful property. Great amenities. Excellent hosts!
5.0
This property was amazing! We went for a short getaway and it was so relaxing. We will definitely be returning to this home!
5.0
My brother and I each rented cabins on Long Pond from Bobby, Molly, & Paola. We hosted our wives, kids, parents plus a few friends that popped in for afternoon visits. It was an incredible few days and we got lots of enjoyment from the cabins and the lake. We spent lots of time in Mystic and also Foxwoods also. The house managers are very good and accommodating, and the houses have plenty of stuff to make you feel at home. We will definitely be back!
5.0
A peaceful cottage overlooking Long Pond with kayaks and a canoe. The pond was clear and warm, perfect for swimming off the 2 floats.
Cottage is air conditioned and has a fully equipped kitchen.
Near to Mystic, Stongington and Groton. Plenty of restaurants within 25 minute drive.
A great find!
5.0
The home was spotless. Beds were extremely comfortable. Views from the decks were amazing. Loved being able to kayak, canoe, and raft right off the back deck. It was extremely hot outside, but inside was cool and comfortable. Our favorite part might have been the swings on the lower deck.
5.0
Lakefront paradise. Just beautiful. An adorable cottage on a lake. The owner was so accommodating and friendly. Best VRBO I have ever stayed at. I will definitely be coming back.
5.0
Paradise
Lakefront paradise. Just beautiful. An adorable cottage on a lake. The owner was so accommodating and friendly. Best VRBO I have ever stayed at. I will definitely be coming back.
5.0
Beautiful, serene location. All the amenities and comforts of home, and then some.
My wife, mother and I and our dog thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Paola and Bobby were accommodating, courteous and friendly. This cottage situated right on the lake, was the perfect getaway for us.
We’ve been to half a dozen or more places in New Hampshire and Maine, all of which were nice in their own way, but here we had everything we could have hoped for . Before we even got fully settled in my wife was planning our next trip here. I was tempted to not give a glowing review just to keep other people from finding out about this place. But that would be unfair.
5.0
We had an amazing time at your beautiful home! Thank you so much!
5.0
our staying was like been home, such a nice and cozy place... we have a fun and enjoy the lake even we were there on cold days.... owners were the best, had the privilege to have a nice and relaxing massage with a lake view, Paola the owner offers the service. Nice experience. House very well packed, have everything we need there. Definitely will go back again. Thanks Bobby & Paola. We'll see you again!!!
5.0
Already looking forward to going back in the fall
Beautiful, serene location. All the amenities and comforts of home, and then some.
My wife, mother and I and our dog thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Paola and Bobby were accommodating, courteous and friendly. This cottage situated right on the lake, was the perfect getaway for us.
We’ve been to half a dozen or more places in New Hampshire and Maine, all of which were nice in their own way, but here we had everything we could have hoped for . Before we even got fully settled in my wife was planning our next trip here. I was tempted to not give a glowing review just to keep other people from finding out about this place. But that would be unfair.
5.0
Wonderful
We had an amazing time at your beautiful home! Thank you so much!
5.0
The place was lovely and clean with wonderful scenery. Great to have decking on two floors too!
Would happily stay hear again.
5.0
Home Sweet Home
our staying was like been home, such a nice and cozy place... we have a fun and enjoy the lake even we were there on cold days.... owners were the best, had the privilege to have a nice and relaxing massage with a lake view, Paola the owner offers the service. Nice experience. House very well packed, have everything we need there. Definitely will go back again. Thanks Bobby & Paola. We'll see you again!!!
5.0
Pleasant and relaxing stay
The place was lovely and clean with wonderful scenery. Great to have decking on two floors too!
Would happily stay hear again.
5.0
A perfect weekend on an amazing location! So peaceful, Bobby and Paola are so nice!!
5.0
Amazing!
A perfect weekend on an amazing location! So peaceful, Bobby and Paola are so nice!!
5.0
Owner was accommodating and responsive. Great for a get away on the Lake.
5.0
Paola and Bob were the most hospitable hosts I have experienced on vrbo. They were helpful and welcoming, but not intrusive.
Their cottage was perfect for a serene and very comfortable solo retreat.
Views were beautiful, beds were cozy, kitchen was well-stocked, and everything was nice and clean.
5.0
Great stay
Owner was accommodating and responsive. Great for a get away on the Lake.
5.0
I enjoyed this property so much during my two weeks stay, it is such a beautiful house with spectacular views but it is also so comfortable and feels like a home away from home. I was so impressed by the cleanliness! The hosts were so helpful and truly care about providing a great stay to their guests. I liked how there was a thorough reference binder and notes everywhere how to work everything in addition to being able to reach the host anytime with questions or queries. I tried out both the upstairs and downstairs for sleeping and all of the beds and bedrooms were really comfortable. The downstairs is so awesome for hanging out with friends watching Netflix and other programs on the big TV and going out on the big dock right outside plus you could sleep down there on a nice bed and there’s all the big couches too. I actually put my work set up down there and worked remotely while I was there making it a workcation it was great super fast WiFi internet and quiet. The views from both decks are so beautiful the lake is just gorgeous I saw all sorts of wildlife and birds and a red fox. My dog had the best time here and speaking of that the hosts a really nice about that and provide extra sheets and towels for you to put on the couches and beds so that you don’t have to worry about your pet enjoying their stay too and keeping things clean. The sheets and towels were really nice and I did laundry there too it was excellent. It’s such a great location so close to Foxwoods yet you feel like you are far away at the lake from everything. I enjoyed cooking in the well-stocked kitchen with lots of pots, pans, etc. as well as ordering DoorDash GrubHub and all the usual delivery services. The bathroom was great enjoyed the abundant hot water and rain shower showerhead. The neighborhood itself was really nice I met a few of the neighbors. The owner himself came over to remove snow after a big storm and see if there was anything I needed I was so impressed. It’s a really relaxing private nice place to work or play or do both with a very attentive host. I stay at many rentals and this one is exceptional and a favorite now!
5.0
Serene and beautiful
Paola and Bob were the most hospitable hosts I have experienced on vrbo. They were helpful and welcoming, but not intrusive.
Their cottage was perfect for a serene and very comfortable solo retreat.
Views were beautiful, beds were cozy, kitchen was well-stocked, and everything was nice and clean.
5.0
Gorgeous Location Beautiful Clean Comfortable Home
I enjoyed this property so much during my two weeks stay, it is such a beautiful house with spectacular views but it is also so comfortable and feels like a home away from home. I was so impressed by the cleanliness! The hosts were so helpful and truly care about providing a great stay to their guests. I liked how there was a thorough reference binder and notes everywhere how to work everything in addition to being able to reach the host anytime with questions or queries. I tried out both the upstairs and downstairs for sleeping and all of the beds and bedrooms were really comfortable. The downstairs is so awesome for hanging out with friends watching Netflix and other programs on the big TV and going out on the big dock right outside plus you could sleep down there on a nice bed and there’s all the big couches too. I actually put my work set up down there and worked remotely while I was there making it a workcation it was great super fast WiFi internet and quiet. The views from both decks are so beautiful the lake is just gorgeous I saw all sorts of wildlife and birds and a red fox. My dog had the best time here and speaking of that the hosts a really nice about that and provide extra sheets and towels for you to put on the couches and beds so that you don’t have to worry about your pet enjoying their stay too and keeping things clean. The sheets and towels were really nice and I did laundry there too it was excellent. It’s such a great location so close to Foxwoods yet you feel like you are far away at the lake from everything. I enjoyed cooking in the well-stocked kitchen with lots of pots, pans, etc. as well as ordering DoorDash GrubHub and all the usual delivery services. The bathroom was great enjoyed the abundant hot water and rain shower showerhead. The neighborhood itself was really nice I met a few of the neighbors. The owner himself came over to remove snow after a big storm and see if there was anything I needed I was so impressed. It’s a really relaxing private nice place to work or play or do both with a very attentive host. I stay at many rentals and this one is exceptional and a favorite now!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Ledyard?
The average price for a rental in Ledyard is $176 per night. This rental is $37 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakeside cottage overhanging the water, beautiful window views across the lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lakeside cottage overhanging the water, beautiful window views across the lake pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Lakeside cottage overhanging the water, beautiful window views across the lake?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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