Classic Lake House w\/ private waterfront, 4 steps to water, FirePit\/Kayaks\/canoe
About this house rental
*Please note this property does not allow for Saturday check in or check out dates* Make memories with family and friends on Lake Pocotopaug. We offer 3 kayaks and a canoe for exploring the 512 acre lake. Relax in the hammock or on the covered patio where lakeside breezes keep you cool and bug free! A charcoal and gas grill are provided for your grilling pleasure. Sit around the fire pit while watching the sunset. Our kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for your holiday feast. Service for 16 & table for 8. The 3 bedrooms each have a King bed & one room has two twins (a daybed with trundle). The house has accommodations for up to 8 guests (portable crib & toddler gear included). Enjoy sunsets views on the lake while sitting by the wood burning fireplace or outside by the fire pit. Lakeside Ferns is our family's lakefront vacation home, and we’ve been sharing with other families on Vrbo/HomeAway since July 2015. Add your family’s happy memories here in East Hampton, CT! WHY WE LOVE LAKESIDE FERNS: ** The 50 feet of private frontage on Lake Pocotopaug with a lakeside covered patio and Solostove fire pit. We provide plenty of water toys, too, including a canoe, a stand-up paddleboard, sit-on-top kayaks (individual and 2-person), paddleboat, life vests and beach towels. ** Because this is also our personal vacation home, we’ve made it as comfortable and clean as possible. We also equipped and stocked it with family-friendly goodies like WiFi, Netflix, Keurig coffee machine (+ pods), outdoor-safe tumblers for cool drinks by the lake, Igloo coolers, charcoal and gas grills, even a jogging stroller! ** Our home is an allergen-reduced environment, which means: Regular air filter maintenance Allergen-reducing protectors on all mattresses, box springs and pillows. (These also protect against bed bugs and dust mites.) All linens are laundered in hypoallergenic, environmentally friendly, non-toxic soap (Charlie’s). Two Himalayan salt lamps, which may help to reduce allergy and asthma symptoms. ** Every bed is a King-size bed (3 total). The bunk beds have been replaced with a daybed and trundle. 3 BEDROOMS :: The Red Fern :: First floor bedroom with direct bathroom access, a Smart TV, DVD player and basic cable. :: The Boston Fern :: Upstairs master suite with lake views, direct bathroom access, a 50" Smart TV, Blu-ray player and basic cable. :: The Maidenhair Fern :: Upstairs bedroom with a lake view and small patio. This room has both a King-size bed and a twin daybed with trundle (sleeps 2 kids)—perfect for parents who want to keep little ones close. Two additional foldaway beds sleep 2 more. 2 FULL BATHROOMS :: First Floor Bathroom :: Bathtub/shower combination with hand held shower nozzle, removable seat, and closet with a washer & dryer. Hairdryer, soap and shampoo, handheld steamer, iron with ironing board, basic cleaning supplies, and toiletries included. :: Second Floor Bathroom :: Stall shower and clawfoot bathtub. Starter supply of soap, shampoo, facial tissue and toilet paper provided. Accessed directly from master suite, but shared with Maidenhair Fern. LOCATION From downtown East Hampton, you can hike or bike the scenic Air Line Trail State Park. Plan a date night with dinner at the Gelston House, followed by a show at the historic Goodspeed Opera House on the CT River. Dine, shop and try your luck at Mohegan Sun Casino. End a day of antiquing at The Shops at Marlborough Barn with some comfort food from Sadler's Ordinary. Nearby Belltown Hill Orchards is the place to pick seasonal produce like apples, blueberries, cherries, and peaches. We’re within 35 miles of Bradley International airport, Glastonbury (11 mi.), Hartford (20 mi.), and Middleton (9 mi.). Located at the street level, there is a garage apartment where the caretaker of the property resides. The caretaker does not access the home, driveway or lakeside yard during guests stays. Please note our trash service pickup is early morning Wednesday as is our landscape service. You will see the caretaker removing and returning trash and recycle cans from the garage parking area to the street and back. The lawn service requires all outside furniture and watercraft to be put away as found at check in so they can mow on Wednesday mornings. Both trash pick up and lawn service days are subject to change without notice. Minimum age requirements and maximum occupancy of 10- 8 adults and 2 minor guests apply. Events (house parties, reunions or weddings), pets and smoking are not permitted. PLEASE READ: Why is the final rate higher than the rate listed? We use variable rates so that we don’t exclude smaller groups. If I set just one flat rate, it would likely be too expensive for a couple or a small family—and a total steal for a group of 8! So the rate increases along with the number of guests. If you divide the total rate by the number of guests, you’ll find the per-night fee per guest is a value for the experience you receive at Lakeside Ferns!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(133 Reviews)
10.0
The host is the best! We loved our welcome s’mores! This was our second stay and look forward to our next one. The house is spotless and there are so many little touches that make you feel welcome.
10.0
This is by far the most well equipped VRBO property we've ever used - from the kitchen with enough items to prepare a meal for 16+ to the bedrooms (3 kings!) and baths. We love to lounge in the cozy family room with its beautiful lake views and wood fireplace. We hope to go back again in the summer to enjoy the lake itself.
5.0
We were in town for a family wedding and this house was perfect for our group. Well equipped and despite the cooler weather we enjoyed kayaking and canoeing on the lake. The fire pit was a nice bonus!
5.0
This house was in the perfect location and had everything we needed for a 3 night stay. Marian, the host, was very accommodating and responsive to all our needs. The bedrooms were spacious, and the availability of boating equipment was a big plus! We wouldn’t hesitate to visit again!
5.0
This place was perfect for us.
Great house on a Great Lake!
Very comfortable living and sleeping.
Thank you!
5.0
We rented this place for overflow guests for our family reunion. Our family members didn’t spend much time there, since the main action was down the street, but they loved the view and reported that the beds were very comfortable. We live down the street from this VRBO location and we love Lake Pocotopaug!
5.0
Our visit was center around Trinity College in Hartford. My grandson was playing his first college lacrosse game and parents and grandparents were visiting from Virginia and attended the game. This turned out to be a wonderful location with all the accommodations to make it a mini vacation for the weekend. We loved the house and lake and plan to come back for many more stays in the next four years!
5.0
The house is clean, charming and the lake views are magnificent! The master bedroom is very beautiful with majestic lake views. We had a very enjoyable weekend and the host was available and helpful!
5.0
My 3 sisters and I really enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable, clean, and allowed us to relax by the beautiful lake. We’d definitely stay here again.
5.0
This property is amazing, steps away from the lake. The house has everything you need for your stay. The bedrooms were large and bright, beds were very comfortable. The kitchen and dinning area is large enough for group cooking, the dinning table seats eight easily. The living room was great for movie watching and game playing, which by the way the host has many board games available. The covered porch is perfect for relaxing, reading, having your morning coffee and watching the sun set.
5.0
Place has everything you'd need for your stay. Listing and communication is accurate and detailed. Would come back again in the future.
5.0
We have rented many summer homes in past years and this property has been among the very best. The house is beautiful and well-apportioned. The bedrooms are sizable, the beds comfy, plenty of closet and dresser space. The bathrooms were large and well-maintained. The living room was great for movie-night and reading. The kitchen easily allowed for group-cooking. The dining area is large and gave us ample space for family meals and board-gaming. VERY IMPORTANT: For those needing to work virtually part of the time while vacationing, the WIFI was strong throughout the house and on the porch, and there are two desks in the home. We brought a 4' folding table for a third desk. The covered outdoor porch with a gorgeous west-facing (think sunsets!) view was amazing for lounging and reading. The backyard is wonderfully landscaped with flower gardens that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. There is a fire-pit area that served us well for s'mores-making and a sing-a-long. Lake Pocotopaug was wonderful. The house comes with a canoe and three kayaks (two single and one double). The lake is perfectly sized - big enough for an outing, and small enough to circumnavigate the whole of it. We went boating every day! The lake was fine for swimming, and there is a swim-dock about 30 feet into the lake from the house's backyard. Less than a mile away is Sears Park, which has basketball courts and tennis courts, which we used. There is a Stop-n-Shop, Big-Y, CVS, Walgreens, etc... within a couple of miles of the property for easy shopping. Lots of opportunities for day trips. We went to Mystic, CT (45 min) for a nighttime ghost tour, the US Submarine Force Museum (45 min), Mini-Golf (30 min), and to Hartford (35 min)for some specialty foods. We wanted to visit the Mark Twain house in Hartford, but didn't get around to it this trip. All in all, a perfect lake house getaway.
4.0
Very nice and relaxing
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. The house and property had everything we needed to have fun with our daughter and our friends who brought their two children. So peaceful, thank you!
5.0
Our group of 6 people had an amazing time on this property! The accommodations (inside and outside) were great. Everything was clean and the list of amenities was extensive. Highly recommend!
5.0
Great place. They have though of everything. Very clean and well equipped. Diving dock was a big hit with the kids.
5.0
Clean and welcoming
Great place. They have though of everything. Very clean and well equipped. Diving dock was a big hit with the kids.
5.0
Reunion Perfection!!
I gathered with group of friends from childhood for our 40th high school reunion which was held a nearby Arrigoni Vineyard. Lakeside Ferns was spacious, comfortable, immaculate, and had all the amenities anyone would every want or need for a lake house weekend! We made memories around the fire pit, laughed at our poor corn hole skills, kayaked for hours, and shared yummy meals around the huge dining table. There were 4 TV’s and not one was turned on the entire time!! I would highly recommend this beautiful home on Lake Pocotopaug ~ it was perfection!!! 👌🏼
5.0
Amazing time at the lake
We visited with our family of four and some friends and the house was everything we could’ve asked for. In addition to being one of the best stocked rental kitchens I’ve ever experienced, the hosts seem to have thought of all the things you’d want- including everything from bedside chargers, to plentiful towels, to everything you could need for little ones, to boats and floats for the water. The beds were very comfy with lots of extra blankets available, if needed. The lake was a great temperature and it was shallow enough for the kids to enjoy playing and the ground was soft and friendly for feet. I asked my family if we should rent again and my kids gave an enthusiastic “100% YES!”
5.0
Lovely weekend at the lake
Best appointed property we have stayed in. Lots of special touches including a well-stocked kitchen with plentiful pots/pans/dishes, tea, coffee, spices, paper goods & smores kit, bathrooms complete with shampoo, conditioner, soap, aromatic bath oils, very comfortable beds with lots of pillow options, phone chargers throughout the house, charcoal & lighter fluid for grills, kayaks, canoe, paddleboat for the lake and a lovely, well-landscaped back yard for relaxing around the firepit or in the comfortable wide hammock with enough room for two. Located on a quiet street with beautiful lake view and access, and an easy 20-25 minute commute to Hartford. Welcome book includes great information about the house, local restaurants, cideries, etc. Host provided timely check-in information and keyless entry made arrival very easy. Highly recommend this property for a family or group of friends.
5.0
The pictures are accurate and its very clean and well equipped on everything you thi k you may need. The owners are super nice and easy to deal with.
5.0
My husband and I stayed at the lake house for a much needed rest! It was beyond beautiful! Everything was just as pictured and described. We couldn’t believe how many things were there for us! Coffee pods to start us out and many choices of tea! We would love to go back with our adult children, because we love the fact that every room has a king sized bed! The lake was so beautiful and quiet! We even had some visitors early one morning, a mother Goose and her five goslings! We truly enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Beautiful and quiet
The pictures are accurate and its very clean and well equipped on everything you thi k you may need. The owners are super nice and easy to deal with.
5.0
Well appointed, beautiful setting and accommodations!
5.0
Beautiful, peaceful and quiet!
My husband and I stayed at the lake house for a much needed rest! It was beyond beautiful! Everything was just as pictured and described. We couldn’t believe how many things were there for us! Coffee pods to start us out and many choices of tea! We would love to go back with our adult children, because we love the fact that every room has a king sized bed! The lake was so beautiful and quiet! We even had some visitors early one morning, a mother Goose and her five goslings! We truly enjoyed our stay!
5.0
I wish this was my house!
5.0
We had a second relaxing mini-break at this lovely property. As before, it was very clean and beautifully appointed. We’ll be back!
5.0
Great get-away!
Well appointed, beautiful setting and accommodations!
5.0
My family and I recently stayed here while visiting my grandparents who live in the area. We loved the lakefront property which was beautiful on a sunny morning. The kids loved the solo stove where they had s’mores, and the large dining table was great for a game night. There was plenty of space to sleep for kids and adults! My niece said on our way home “I miss that little house!” We’re already trying to figure out if we can stay there next time we venture back to CT!
5.0
Excellent property.
Great experience.
5.0
Simply Amazing
I wish this was my house!
5.0
Another great stay at the lake
We had a second relaxing mini-break at this lovely property. As before, it was very clean and beautifully appointed. We’ll be back!
5.0
Cozy house with a beautiful view
My family and I recently stayed here while visiting my grandparents who live in the area. We loved the lakefront property which was beautiful on a sunny morning. The kids loved the solo stove where they had s’mores, and the large dining table was great for a game night. There was plenty of space to sleep for kids and adults! My niece said on our way home “I miss that little house!” We’re already trying to figure out if we can stay there next time we venture back to CT!
5.0
Christmas at the Lake House!!!
The Lake House is our very favorite place to stay when we get together with our family. Christmas is our VERY FAVORITE!! We have stayed several times. Marian is wonderful to deal with and always makes it a wonderful delightful experience. The comforts of home. The views and lake are breathtaking!! We will definitely be back!!
5.0
Everything was easy, clean and as shown on the listing. My family and I enjoyed the stay.
5.0
A perfect fall getaway!
We rented this property to be close to relatives for Thanksgiving. We appreciated the wonderful bedrooms with great linens and king sized beds. We prepared Thanksgiving dinner easily in the fully appointed kitchen - plenty of plates, glasses, place settings, and every utensil you could imagine. The family room was so cozy and comfortable, and has a spectacle view of the lake. The weather was pleasant enough that we could enjoy the backyard deck and fire pit. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and would love to visit again in the spring or summer to enjoy kayaking on this lake.
5.0
Every detail is thought of. The house is clean, comfortable and welcoming. My friends and I had the nicest time and plan to come back next year. Don't hesitate to stay here!
5.0
Great Stay
Everything was easy, clean and as shown on the listing. My family and I enjoyed the stay.
5.0
Perfect Get Away
Every detail is thought of. The house is clean, comfortable and welcoming. My friends and I had the nicest time and plan to come back next year. Don't hesitate to stay here!
5.0
This was a comfortable home in a nice location with all that you could need at your fingertips. Beds were very comfortable, living room furniture was updated, and details such as shampoo, lotions, coffee and tea were available if desired. Highly recommend the home for a relaxing stay.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Connecticut?
The average price for a rental in Connecticut is $385 per night. This rental is $147 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Classic Lake House w\/ private waterfront, 4 steps to water, FirePit\/Kayaks\/canoe. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Classic Lake House w\/ private waterfront, 4 steps to water, FirePit\/Kayaks\/canoe. Enjoy the water!
Is Classic Lake House w\/ private waterfront, 4 steps to water, FirePit\/Kayaks\/canoe pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Classic Lake House w\/ private waterfront, 4 steps to water, FirePit\/Kayaks\/canoe?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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