House in Colchester, CT

Picturesque lakefront property

Picturesque lakefront property

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Exterior
Entry porch
Living area
Private kitchen

Overview of Picturesque lakefront property

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Colchester, CT
  • Popular LocationMachimoodus State Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationGoodspeed Opera House13 min drive
  • Popular LocationDevil's Hopyard State Park19 min drive
  • AirportFishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field)109 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Large bedroom

1 bathroom

One bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Picturesque lakefront property

Small Cottage built in the 1950’s on Pickerel Lake. From the uneven steps to the sweeping lake views you will find yourself enchanted. There are three flights of stairs from the parking area down to the house.The Inside of this cozy cottage is simply furnished. As you enter, you are greeted by a three season room with a sweeping view of the lake, a small gas wall heater and a recliner for relaxing on those chilly days. From here you enter the main house which contains a small kitchen with a small island. As you pass through the kitchen to the living room there is a couch, coffee table and more views of the lake. The TV is smart tv with Netflix, and Amazon Prime for your viewing pleasure. There is one large bedroom with a queen size bed, a rack for your suitcase and hangers on the back of the door for your use and a TV cabinet with a TV with the same viewing. The single bathroom has a shower and tub. Off of the living room is an enclosed porch with a kitchen table overlooking the lake.

From the three season room there are stairs to a grilling area and outdoor table and chairs for dining.
The lakefront has a fire pit, deck, and chairs. Access to the water is limited but if you choose to challenge yourself you may enter at your own risk for there is no dock. Use of the kayaks is also at your own risk and you will need to bring your own life vests. There is boating access at the boat launch on Pickerel Lake Road.
We are located close to Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casinos, Mystic Seaport, Goodspeed Opera House, The Airline Trail, various parks for hiking, and wildlife management areas. Bradley International Airport is 40 minutes away and Boston and New York are within a couple of hours.

Property manager

Devra

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You have to park between the reflectors The neighbors don't like to share the the parking space.
The kayaks and paddle board are use at your own risk.
You have read and accept the rental agreement.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Amasa Day House and Comstock Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brainard Homestead State Park and Eagle Landing State Park. Mark's Tree Farm Zip Line and Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Machimoodus State Park - 8 min drive
  • Goodspeed Opera House - 13 min drive
  • Gillette Castle State Park - 14 min drive
  • Devil's Hopyard State Park - 19 min drive
  • Mohegan Sun Casino - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 31 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Starbucks - 10 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 12 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 10 min drive
  • McDonald's - 13 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lakeside Cottage
This is our third year staying here and we're looking forward to the fourth year! We love the views of the ever-changing lake, sunrises, and sunsets. A game of cribbage on the lakeside deck is a great way to start the day. Sometimes we just sit and watch the fish jump. The cottage is cozy and very clean and the host is responsive and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quite place to relax
We really enjoyed our stay. The property is on a lake with a great view. It was nice and quite, no hustle or bustle of the city. The only thing I wish I had known about was the cat hair. I'm a little allergic, the cat was not there, just the hair. I would recommend this place. The owner is very sweet and communicated really well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MIndy G., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay!
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The back deck was a great place to spend time and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and relaxing
A lovely and charming home, comfy bed, well stocked with kitchen and grilling utensils. It had everything we wanted and needed! The lake was beautiful and quiet. We enjoyed and appreciated the use of the kayaks; so convenient! Thanks to Devra for a wonderful stay. P.S. Absolutely loved all the stairs (not kidding) and the pretty flowers and butterflies along the the way down to the house. It was like walking into a wonderland.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B., Fountain Hills, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Retreat
This is becoming a yearly break for us. We live in the desert... and there's nothing like spending a few days in this beautiful cottage. There are so many places to sit, relax, and enjoy the view - and listen to the birds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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