Charming 2+2 Lakeside Cottage on Best Lake in CT – Home 3539376 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 30 nights min stay
Charming 2+2 Lakeside Cottage on Best Lake in CT – Home 3539376
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 30 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
For the price of a motel room, enjoy a cottage on a lake. Great casual summer-fall vacation place for a small family with room for guests. MINIMUM 14 NIGHT STAY. THOUGH DAILY AND WEEKLY RATES MUST BE SHOWN, WE DO NOT RENT FOR THESE SHORT PERIODS. MONTHLY RATE REQUIRES 32 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY. SEE NOTE BELOW. Great room, master bedroom, and kitchen overlook the lake and dock 35 feet away. Great room has firestove, cozy couch corner, and dining/work table. But most eat sitting on barstools at the kitchen counter... or out on the deck (where, if you sit still the chickadees will eat sunflower seeds out of your hand).
The beautiful main lake is a mile across. The landmark "Alvord's Tower" forms a scenic backdrop to your kids swimming off your dock. Across the lake, rent a boat, gas up your skiboat, buy bait, or have brunch at O'Hara's. Paddle through the lily pond into the 2nd lake, and on down the channel for a good morning's trip, canoe provided. Or find the crossing to the hidden pond where the beaver may still live. Pack a lunch for a trip to One-Tree Island. (Or as the local kids call it, Birdpoop Island.)
RIGHT FOR YOU?
Note you will be living in the country.
Occasionally the lightning knocks out the electricity, or internet.
Tap water comes from the lake, so order drinking water delivered, or do like we do and go fill the 2 gallon jugs from the town spring in Salisbury.
Rural lakefront -- Not suitable for parents who are overly or insufficiently protective of their children.
Rural landscape -- Not suitable for those who detest bugs, raccoons, poison ivy, need flat even walkways, or are addicted to reliable cell service.
Homestyle back-to-basics cottage -- Not suitable for those wanting a big screen TV, cable TV service, game console, super fast internet, espresso machine, ice-maker, large microwave, updated kitchen with nice tableware & cookware, new plush linens & towels, or current decor.
(See Other Fees section of listing for info on phone and internet service. )
We keep the place just the way we want it to be when we stay here in spring and/or fall... Yes, DVD, wifi, coffee-maker, & microwave conveniences. But we're here to enjoy the lake and gaze out the windows. And we love our 40's decor Nana decorated.
The best testament to how much our renters like it here, most of them have come back more than one season. Five only stopped renting because they bought their own homes on Twin Lakes.
NOTES:
We normally rent for periods of 32 nights or longer. July 1 thru Labor Day is usually rented to a repeat tenant. We will make a deal for a Memorial Day thru June 30th multi-summer repeat tenant. Two week periods most often accepted in Sep, Oct or Nov. 14 or 21 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY.
Flipkey/TravelAdvisor collects 15% rental tax on all stays less than 31 nights, and pays it directly to the state of CT. Listed weekly rates include this tax. The monthly rate does not. So the monthly rate is good only for stays 32 nights or longer.
Because we rarely rent thru Flipkey/TravelAdvisor I often don't respond the same day. Their text message service does not seem to notify me of inquiries anymore. I don't use the smart phone app.
Flipkey, as a condition of our service, prohibits email or phone communication until you have paid for the stay.
We take a 60% deposit to hold the place, with the other 40% due 28 days before check-in. We are trying out this service... I realize this arrangement is discouraging. We cater to advance planners. We can afford to because our rates are so reasonable for this wonderful lake. Our place is usually fully rented out for the full summer by April.
Pet considered with supplemental Pet Agreement and additional compensation and deposit.
HOUSE RULES:
Adult over 24 must be present when a person under 20 is.
Be a good neighbor to our neighbors.
See separate House Rule section of listing for very abbreviated version of most of rules.
See the end of our lease for the full version of house rules. (Updated version of lease to be posted by April 2nd)
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk bed
Beds in other rooms: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath, 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Grill
- Waterfront
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- TV
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 12:00, Check out time: 12:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $1,200.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
Be lake safe. Adult supervision, water-shoes, boating rules, docking, canoe.
4 overnight guests up to one quarter of the nights, tenant present.
Be a courteous neighbor. One party per week of 12 until 10-pm.
Don't park on lawn.
Unplug electronics when lightning.
Follow wood stove instructions.
Dispose of your garbage legally or take it with you.
Bbq only on the lawn.
Stay out of the loft, basement, and garage.
Pets are not allowed, unless a separate pet agreement is made.
About the owner
Bob H.
- Calendar last updated:
- 14 Feb 2022
- Years listed:
- 11
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
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“A wonderfully relaxing stay - exactly what we needed!”
My wife and I and two small children stayed at the cabin for one month after a big road trip adventure across the country from California. It was exactly what we needed! Our pace quickly slowed down t… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Bob (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Bob (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Bob (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Bob the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Bob (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Bob (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Bob (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Bob (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Bob (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Bob (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Bob (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Bob (the owner) a message.
If Bob (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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