Lake house vacation rentals in Hartford

Diane’s lake house was awesome. Peaceful and cute, right on the lake. The screened in porch is great at night and anything you need is within a 5-10 minute drive. Highly recommend this place.

Beautiful place. We caught fish off the dock. Loved sitting in the kitchen,catching up with friends.

If you’re looking for a serene and restful place to come “home” to after a day out and about…this is the place to stay! The central location allowed us to easily check out Boston, Newport and several Connecticut spots...including a winery & brewery only 10 min away! We also enjoyed down days simply relaxing at Erin’s place….by the fire, lounging by the water or taking a paddle around the lake. And anything you could think of they had…sweatshirts and blankets for outside by the fire, games, fully stocked kitchen for making meals in, steam shower, office space, and more. Our family of four (with adult children) had plenty of space to spread out and have time for ourselves, too. I also really like the mid-century modern decor…very nice touch :) Erin and Jaiden were great hosts. They were very responsive and provided detailed instructions and ongoing communications to ensure our stay was going well. Thanks again!

Memorial Day weekend was cloudy, cool and windy, so my husband, elderly mother and I were especially pleased to have a nicely appointed and welcoming home base for hanging out. From a large screen TV down to the smallest of decorative details, Nicole has thought of everything to make for a relaxing stay. Having rented other places, I particularly appreciated spotless cookware, new bath towels, comfortable beds, and to top it all off an espresso machine! My tea drinking husband kept the electric tea kettle warm all morning. All this and a very nice, peaceful water view with great bird watching. We look forward to returning.

Juliana and Paul were great hosts! There was a storm the day we arrived and they communicated about the towns power outage before our arrival. They had generators on hand and Paul set up the generator and had many extension cords, flashlights and called local supermarkets/restaurants for us. Luckily the outage was just a few hours. The place was clean and spotless. It was quiet and a short drive into Main Street where you can find restaurants. It is close to many beautiful hikes. We would certainly return as it was a joy to stay in such a peaceful home.

A beautiful location with unbelievable views of a small lake. 3 comfortable bedrooms, great bathrooms- everything clean, updated and well appointed. Plenty of parking. This is the top floor of a large split up home (with 2 other units). You go upstairs and there is large open room that serves living room/dining/kitchenette. The kitchenette is minimal (fridge, coffee maker, hot plate, toaster and microwave). Enough if you are just going to have lunch and breakfast at home but definitely not the rental for you if you want to do a lot of cooking. The foosball table was a ton of fun! We are eager to stay again on our next trip here. The hosts were friendly and responsive to any questions we had. Thanks for the great stay!

Our stay here was amazing! So much attention to detail was put into every aspect of this home. It was spotless and very well maintained. We enjoyed being able to use the kayaks, paddleboards, and canoe. We never felt like something was missing and never had a hard time finding what we needed. It is such a quiet and peaceful area and we spent a lot of time just sitting by the water relaxing. We loved being able to have a fire right by the water as well. The downstairs game room/theatre was a blast as well. Overall I would 100% book a stay here in the future and highly recommend it.

Definitely recommend will be there another time thanks

A beautiful serene home set up with everything you need. We loved the space, both inside and out. There was a country store right down the road that had amazing food. Enjoyed relaxing on the deck after a great day of hiking. With so much hiking in the surrounding area, we are already looking forward to booking again.

We had a wonderful stay at Allie's cottage on the lake! The home was just as described, super clean with more than everything we needed for a great stay! My husband loves to cook and the kitchen was beautifully stocked and organized. There is so much to do right at the house, we ended up spending most of our time enjoying the lake and the huge yard! Such a wonderful Airbnb with thoughtful touches (welcome basket), yard games and kayaks. So nice to feel right at home! We only wish we would have stayed longer! Thank you for sharing your beautiful cottage on the gorgeous lake!

We enjoyed our stay at the house. Mitchell was very responsive and communication was easy. The house is near butternut and GB. Hopefully we will come back in the summer to enjoy the outdoors.

We had a lovely stay, including walks with the pup, through the surrounding quiet, green areas (including the state parks nearby). Dave was quite responsive & welcoming; he is accurate in his description that the home is beside the freeway (the bedroom with the Queen bed is, as described, the quieter of the 3). The yard is large, with various seating areas to enjoy it & the many birds that flit through including egrets & herons. The home is sweet & has everything you might need, we had the relaxing time we needed.

My wife, friends, and I had an awesome time, and Thomas is very thoughtful. Second time renting from him, and last time I mentioned we made smores. For my wife, it was her first time. Guess what? He left us a smores kit! Thanks again, Thomas!

Enjoyed our stay and appreciated all of the amenities that were offered. Loved waking to the sound of birds out back.

We had a wonderful week at this Great Barrington home. Everything was as described in the listing, and we loved the pond view, use of kayaks, paddle boards & hit tub, the serenity of the gazebo and the breezes on the screen porch. Our family was able to spread out and not feel right on top of each other, but yet we were still able to hang out in the open kitchen/living room area. The pond was so much bigger than we expected- great place to kayak and spy on beavers, geese and turtles. The owners were very communicative and checked in to make sure we were comfortable and to see if we had any questions. Easy drive to downtown Barrington and surrounding areas. We even road our e-bikes into GB one day and it was a beautifully scenic ride.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property! The location is close to plenty to do and great dining but also feels very private. The home is absolutely beautiful as pictured. The pool was a real treat to have and half of the pool is a shallow end which was a bonus for us traveling with a child. The beds are very comfortable which is always a huge plus when traveling. The hosts were responsive with any questions that came up. We would happily stay again!

Enjoyed our stay in the woods with a beautiful view of the river. Easy to get to and very close to the charming town of New Milford and many good restaurants. Although right off a busy road it was quiet inside the house. The great room, which is on the top floor, is wonderful and perfect for both working and entertaining and has a full bath. It looks like the photos with an amazing view. The bedrooms and another bath are underneath. The master bedroom is the best. Just be aware you can hear the footsteps from above and not all of the bedroom windows have bug screens. The entertainment room on the lower level which opens into the yard is filled with games and a large tv and was lots of fun. The weather was cool & rainy so we didn’t use the outdoor space as much as we thought we would but there was a kayak. The house was private and although there is no interior deadbolt we felt safe. The house was clean with good heat/ac and wi fi. Hosts were responsive.

We had a wonderful time and this house is completely amazing. There is absolutely nothing missing! When Tiffany said, "all you need to bring are clothes" she wasn't joking. The person who designed the house was a genius with the master bedroom on one side of the house, the 2nd bedroom on the other side and the 3rd on the 2nd floor. Privacy inside as well as outside. It was a hiking trip for the family and included Kennedy Park, Olivia Outlook and the Great Monument Mountain. After spending the day hiking, the hot tub, playing pool and watching a movie in the theater just ended a perfect day. We didn't realize how close we were to MA and it was bonus to explore Western Mass as well. Thank you Tiffany for sharing your home with us.

Very rustic, private, peaceful kind of like a camp but with air conditioning and excellent wifi. Bald eagle sat over the lake outside. Kayaks were fun. Tons of great hikes and historical things to see. Town of Great Barrington and Sheffield have great antiquing both high and low end. I would go back any time.

The location was peaceful and beautiful with great local restaurants, farms, and hiking. The reservoir was a nice amenity with the kayaks and canoe. The house was well maintained and comfortable with pretty views on the first floor. We enjoyed our stay

Great stay! Although it was a rainy weekend, we had a great weekend!! There were close restaurants and coffee shops and the house itself was perfect. Great aesthetic to the home, very cozy and relaxing.

Ryan’s place was so peaceful. Our family had plenty of room and enjoyed hanging out in the house and at the fire pit. The lake is beautiful. We loved having access to the kayaks. The backyard is huge and I wish we would have used it more.

This place was beautiful and very peaceful. The neighborhood is super quiet. It was a great place to stay and wake up in the morning and drink my morning coffee while listening to nature and look out at cranberry pond. Unfortunately it was a very busy weekend due to staying here for a wedding so I did not get to fully enjoy this cute place that included a paddle boat, fire pit and kayaks. I would definitely recommend this quiet get away to anyone looking for a peaceful vacation or an outdoor vacation with the kids at the lake. The host was also super responsive and helpful during my stay. Only challenging thing that happened which might not happen for everyone is the address had me a couple campsites before the actual location (got to love technology and GPS right). We were able to find it once we drove a little bit farther. However this could have just been my GPS but wanted to give people the heads up if they are also in my position and coming during the nighttime.

We had an amazing stay! David was quick to respond with any questions I had and even came out to hook up the propane tank for the heated pool. I saw in previous reviews about the tricky driveway but David’s description of it is perfectly accurate and not any trouble, just a little steep but nothing super tricky to deal with! The house has a beautiful setup and view, very clean and so much space. Even though it was cold and rainy we had the most fun and peaceful stay at this home. The bride of the bachelorette group said she wants to book with David on her own just for another stay/get-a-way! Highly recommend this beautiful space!