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NEW Listing: LAKEFRONT Home w/ Dock, Theater Room, Firepit. Near Mystic, Casinos

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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

NEW Listing: LAKEFRONT Home w/ Dock, Theater Room, Firepit. Near Mystic, Casinos

Escape to our modern lakefront home in Griswold, CT. Our home is on an oversized lot giving you plenty of privacy and space to enjoy the waterfront. Enjoy the beautiful views (the sunsets are particularly spectacular) from multiple outdoor seating areas, the dock, or the 2 firepits. There is also a balcony off of the large king size bedroom. This home rental includes the use of the kayak at no charge.

The house is direct waterfront on Ashland Lake, a ponded section of the Pachaug River in Griswold, CT. You can fish, swim, kayak, canoe, and more in the extremely picturesque waters right off the grassy backyard of our cottage home. Use our kayak or bring your own if you prefer - you can boat right from our personal dock in the backyard.

Although you will want to spend as much time as possible enjoying the water and the views we have gone the extra mile to make all aspects of our waterfront house feel like home.

Inside you will find a game room that is perfect for all ages and a home theater room with a large projector screen. The game room also includes a new bunk bed and a Pac-Man arcade game. The main floor of the lake house includes the living room with a tv and plenty of seating, fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom, a queen sized bedroom, and a king size bedroom which has it's own sitting area, desk, and balcony that overlooks the water. Pets are also welcome with a paid pet fee. 

Important: Sheets and towels ARE included with your stay. They are washed before and after every guest, feel free to use the laundry room during your stay as needed as well. We also provide a starter pack of paper towels, toilet paper, toiletries, cleaning products, soaps, detergent, sponges, k cups, nespresso pods, and tea!

This lakehome has so much to offer! Some of the nearby attractions include:
Buttonwood Farm - known for their ice cream and sunflower fields ~ 10 minutes
Pachaug State Forest - The largest in the Connecticut state forest system ~ 12 minutes
Hopeville Pond State Park - multiple hiking trails on 400 acres of mixed woodland ~ 5 minutes
Stonebridge Farm - alpaca farm with open farm weekends ~ 8 minutes
River Ridge Golf Course - pristine golf course with idyllic views ~ 8 minutes
Mohegan Sun Casino/Arena - 20 minutes
Foxwoods Resort and Casino - 20 minutes
Mystic Aquarium and Mystic Village - ~30 minutes

Our lakehouse is the perfect getaway from many locations:
Hartford ~50 minutes
NYC ~ 2.5 hours
Boston ~2 hours

Property manager

Michael and Ashleigh McDonald

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Griswold, CT

What's nearby

  • Hopeville Pond State Park - 6 min drive
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino - 21 min drive
  • Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino - 21 min drive
  • Mohegan Sun Arena - 21 min drive
  • Mohegan Sun Casino - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Foxwoods Casino Station - 21 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW Listing: LAKEFRONT Home w/ Dock, Theater Room, Firepit. Near Mystic, Casinos pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at NEW Listing: LAKEFRONT Home w/ Dock, Theater Room, Firepit. Near Mystic, Casinos?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW Listing: LAKEFRONT Home w/ Dock, Theater Room, Firepit. Near Mystic, Casinos?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW Listing: LAKEFRONT Home w/ Dock, Theater Room, Firepit. Near Mystic, Casinos located?

This Jewett City holiday home is on the beach, 1.9 mi (3 km) from Hopeville Pond State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Preston Highway Park and Haul of Fame Museum. Hartford Healthcare Group and Buttonwood Farm & Ice Cream are also within 9 miles (15 km).

NEW Listing: LAKEFRONT Home w/ Dock, Theater Room, Firepit. Near Mystic, Casinos Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The home was relaxing and cozy, really was a pleasant time. Michael was super rapid responding to any communication. Very quaint home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Terry A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Stayed there durring the weekend of my sister in laws wedding down in mystic. Nice lake house. A little hard to find in the middle of the night after our flight arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, Marion

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and had everything we needed in the house. Check in was very easy. Will consider staying here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Trip - Wish We Have Stayed Longer
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful lake house! The views were stunning, and the house itself was clean, cozy, and well-equipped with everything we needed. We especially loved spending mornings on the deck with coffee and evenings by the water. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway, and we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing lake house
Really nice stay at Michael and Ashleigh's lake house. It was clean, great view, and an easy check-in process. We would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Darlene H.

Weekend Getaway
The reason for the 3 stars: cleaners did not check the utensils when they emptied the dishwasher, food was still on them. We did not use the dshwasher.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

marisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
We stayed for 4 days and 3 nights at the house. Its a great location of you want to also hit up the casinos, which we did. The area is nice and quiet so we really enjoyed sitting outside and relaxing. My only cons is the basic cleanliness/upkeep. I know that the outside will have leaves and branches due to having trees around but the corner areas of wet piles of leaves and the weeds in all the gravel made it look really unkept. Besides a few touchups of paint and cleaning of some of the wall surfaces that are touched alot like near outlets the inside is juat as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house
Had a nice couple of days at the house. Owners were very nice and responsive. House was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

Our stay at the Lakehouse
Overall accommodations were s stated. We booked there because it was the closest place to Foxwoods. We ha to run back and forth. Recommendions: While ther was a spacious yard and lovely view of the lake, the yard a decks could have cleaner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake House Serenity
The Lake House was exactly as advertised and was a great place to land. Sitting out on the dock first thing in the morning was very peaceful and serene. We came to CT for an extended family reunion and thoroughly enjoyed having the Lake House as our nightly landing zone/quiet place. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this location for a couple, family of 4, or more. The house could have easily accommodated more people but was very comfortable for our group of 6. Conveniently located to several family friendly activities. Great Wolf Lodge is under construction at the Foxwoods Casino which should be open in the near future.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

michael k.

Disliked: Cleanliness
smells like mold
we did not stay it was a health hazard for my family The MOLD SMELL was worse in the basement and that was where the kids were to sleep. We drove from florida to have to find a hotel BEWARE
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute town, lake view.
Nice lake view, kid friendly with bunk beds and video game. Good distance to Conn. attractions. Very responsive owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Absolutely loved our stay! It was everything we expected from the pictures and description. Kayaking on the lake was relaxing. It is just far enough away from the hustle and bustle to be convenient and secluded. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merry O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway with beautiful water view
Loved the view of the pond from the various outdoor seating areas. The small dock was great for the best view and was fun to see the turtles. So peaceful, reminded us of a bird sanctuary. Michael and Ashleigh were very responsive to any inquiry we made. Kitchen nice size and well equipped for our stay. Especially enjoyed using one of the two fire pits for a relaxing evening under the stars. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
So this is a 2 bedroom and a basement with beds. The basement "room" was very cold. My kids froze down there. Only one mirror in a house that says it sleeps 8. The entertainment room is part of the basement with the bunkbeds and has a projector that projects on a wall in the room. The lake is pretty and they do have kayaks and vests, that was a perk. The patio and fire pit area was spring covered, leaves and sticks. The fire pit had a huge pile of debree in it and we were afraid to light it as it was under a tree. Neighborhood was quiet but we didnt expect the trailor park next door. With anything you make the best of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey M.

Great view of lake
Overall experience was great. Price was fair. Could use a bit more organization but it still is a lake house and was plenty comfortable for my family. Will absolutely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

erica s.

Bday Get Away just Adults !!
Overall it’s a nice property!! You get what you see in the pictures!! Outside would be very nice spring/summer. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Escape
Our family enjoyed this lakefront getaway. This property provided space to spend time together and space to have quiet time. The property was clean and well kept and provided all the necessities we needed. This property is convenient to Mystic area and off the busy roads to escape the noise of traffic. We would return to this property in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Place for a Trip!
Great lake house. Very clean and just what we expected from the listing. Owners are super responsive, reliable and accommodating. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Little Lake House
A decent little house, lots of space and a really nice sized yard on the water. Beautiful view. The owner was very responsive to my concerns when I reached out to her about the cleanliness on our arrival. Our stay was ok- I’m sure it’s great in the summer with kids - the yard looks wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ernesto R.

Beautiful Location
The property is near casinos, great restaurants, and many other attractions. The check-in process was very efficient, and the communication with the host was top-notch. The lake is absolutely gorgeous and picturesq
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jeanette p.

New Year’s Eve
Everything good but needs updatef
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Phil T., WOONSOCKET RI

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place for a Getaway
Our family of 2 teens and mother and father stayed in the house with plenty of room. Each kid had their own space and the place was clean and well decorated for the Christmas season which was a nice bonus. The only drawback was the beds were very uncomfortable .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C., Darien

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing fall location
The sunset over the lake is fantastic and the leaves were all changing. There is a lot of room in the house and it is in great shape and clean. Would recommend for a getaway. It is a long ways from a major city but shopping is not that far away. Very peaceful location
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023