You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home
The contemporary Barn welcomes guests as a luxury getaway and gorgeous views of rolling hills & sunsets over Washington, CT - 1hr 40min from NYC, 2hrs 40min from Boston. The Barn is 6.6 miles from The Mayflower Inn and 17 miles from skiing at Mohawk Mountain. We are minutes from New Preston, Litchfield County's most charming town, with shops, gourmet market & restaurants. The house is surrounded by hiking trails and 0.8 miles from Lake Waramaug with beaches, kayaking, swimming & picnics.
Property manager
Alicia and Harry
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a village
On a lake
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Table tennis
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: 5,500 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Staircase and deck with no child protection/safety
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
Property is also known as
House
Modern Barn, Luxurious Preston
Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home New Preston
Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home Private vacation home
About the area
Washington, CT
What's nearby
Lake Waramaug - 1 min walk
Lake Waramaug State Park - 3 min drive
Hopkins Vineyard - 9 min drive
Kent Falls State Park - 24 min drive
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area - 30 min drive
Getting around
Appalachian Trail - 38 min drive
Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
The White Horse - 6 min drive
Warren General - 13 min drive
The Old Oak Tavern - 22 min drive
Community Table - 9 min drive
Iga - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home located?
This family-friendly New Preston holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Waramaug and Mount Bushnell State Park. Lake Waramaug State Park is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.
Modern Barn, NEW Luxurious Home Reviews
Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jake J.
12 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Friend Get Together
So beautiful and well appointed. Thank you!
Jake J.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alexandria T.
26 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Daughters Birthday
The house was so cute and so clean. Loved the layout! And our kids and their teen friends had a blast. The town of New Preston is adorable. Alicia was so easy to reach and all went so well!
Alexandria T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
kate n.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
great spot
The owners went out of their way to make everything work for us. Beautiful home...great walks....gorgeous lake right down the road. Extremely peaceful
kate n.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
joe f., Tenafly, NJ
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Omg. Perfect.
Such a nice house. Beautiful area for walking and great hikes nearby too. Hosts were easy to communicate with and very accommodating and helpful.
joe f.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Wayne L.
12 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
New Years Eve Get Away
The Barn is a comfortable and welcoming property. It was our first visit to the area and we found there to be a range of interesting options. The property is well appointed and very spacious. It is generally well maintained and in keeping with the website photos. We were disappointed with a few issues that were either not working properly or broken but they were not showstoppers. As frequently is the case with VRBO rentals, the property could go from very good to great with a few modest investments, attention to details and modest improvements, particularly at this price point. The hosts, or property manager, was very responsive and helpful to our requests. All in all, a very positive experience. Thanks!
Wayne L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
martin m.
4 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The barn
Excellent interior design and architecture, beautifully executed. Kitchen access and function perfect and made cooking and serving a joy. All amenities were available and functional. Hosts were available and helpful throughout our stay our family of 12 included adults. And six grandchildren.
martin m.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason G.
5 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Lovely house. Very comfortable beds. Spotless clean.
Jason G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Judy W.
22 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay for eight friends
We loved staying in your beautiful home. There was room for all eight of us to sleep comfortably and hang out together. The home was clean and well stocked, and there was nothing more that we needed to make our stay perfect. The hosts were responsive and lovely to deal with. They answered every question in good time. The only problem is that we left 2 gray raincoats--possibly in the closet near the front door. Please let us know if you find them. We will pay for the shipping. Thank you again, Alicia and Harry
Judy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jacquie B.
18 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Place for Family to Gather
We rented this lovely home to stay while we attended a family wedding in the area. Our adult children and two grands enjoyed being together in this comfortable and clean home. We were grateful that each family had its own bathroom. Our granddaughter loved playing ping pong too. Highly recommend!
Jacquie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Josh D.
13 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Very relaxing
Josh D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne C.
2 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We loved the home and plan to stay in the future. Everything was very clean and the host was wonderful as well.
Jeanne C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather J., Hollywood, FLorida
13 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Such a nice Property!
The photos don't do this property justice! It is more spacious and the decor is more upscale than depicted. Plus you just can't capture "CLEAN" or "comfortable beds" in a photo. It's in a very rural area, but the nearby town is sooo quaint. Unfortunately, we weren't here on a pleasure trip but we'd love to come back to explore the town. We did get pizza at The Owl, which is not your usual pizza joint, their pizza's are gourmet individual pizza's. The cocktails were interesting and the ambiance and service was worth the visit. Thank you so much for opening your home to us. It was much appreciated!
Heather J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steve D., Fairfield, CT
18 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Big Chill 2023
Four college friends and spouses in our 60’s spent a relaxing 2 nights in Alicia and Harry’s beautiful home in the mountains of New Preston. The accommodations were clean, up to date and spacious and impressively equipped with all we needed. The kitchen was perfect for too many cooks to prepare a gourmet dinner. When in the home we spent most of the daylight hours in the living room and most of the evening hours in the family room downstairs. Our ping pong matches were fun. All the bedrooms were spacious and had full bathrooms. We would not hesitate to return.
Steve D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kerry M.
9 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time!
We booked this property as a group of girlfriends and had the most wonderful time! Our hosts were so accommodating, allowing us to reschedule because one member of our group tested positive for COVID right before we were supposed to arrive. The house is beautiful and the property is so peaceful. We would love to stay again!
Kerry M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cate K.
27 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
Beautiful home in a beautiful location!
Cate K.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jessica G.
3 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful countryside stay!
Family stayed here for a wedding and we had a blast. The property was wonderful. Well maintained. Great interiors. Really enjoyed our experience and would recommend.
Jessica G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
25 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Flawless from start to finish
We loved it!
Mark S.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
17 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!!
Flawless!!
Mark S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Adrienne T., Denver, CO
23 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond expectations
The barn was beyond my wildest dreams. My friends and I (there were 8 of us) had never been to New Preston, and we couldn’t have asked for a better town or home to stay in for a summer weekend. The Barn is SPOTLESS, updated appliances and some rooms with remote-controlled shades, extremely spacious, even for a group of our size. Beds are super comfortable. The backyard is gorgeous, and the deck was a wonderful place for us to drink our morning coffee and chat. Alicia and Harry answered a million questions from me before the trip, which was enormously helpful for navigating an area we’d never been to.
My friends and I went into town to The Owl and Smithy’s sandwich shop as well as the store (highly recommend both)! Hopkins Inn was a beautiful spot for pictures over the lake.
We also kayaked on the lake, and it was super easy to just walk up and grab a kayak from the Clarke Outdoors kayak stand. They only take cash so bring some! So worth it.
It was a trip to remember and my friends could not stop remarking on how incredible the Barn was. Thank you Alicia and Harry for allowing us to stay in your amazing home.
Adrienne T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Madhavi K.
13 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a relaxed stay
We were a group of 10 , a mix of family and friends. The house is bright and airy and we had a great time hanging out in the family room with the eclectic selection of books and watching the stars on the deck at night . Would work great for four couples .Liked the set up in the kitchen and the coffee was lovely.
Madhavi K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Timothy I.
13 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Home Base
Perfect home base for 4 couples attending nearby wedding.
Timothy I.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sandy S.
24 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
New Preston getaway
Everything worked out seamlessly with renting from Alicia and Harry. Their home is just as described and pictured. Very spacious, yet cozy and clean. The basement was the perfect play space for our kids. It was the perfect retreat for the holiday weekend.
Sandy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Wendy W.
17 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Alicia and Harry have a beautiful comfortable home perfect for a family getaway. It’s a wonderful cozy open floor plan with 4 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths allowing for privacy. Three of the bedrooms are en-suite. The house is immaculate! My family of 8 enjoyed ping pong on the lower level, dinners on the main level by the fireplace, games, books and lots of new memories. Alicia and Harry are wonderful hosts and very easy to communicate with. I hope to be back soon!
Wendy W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
David K.
3 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Owners were very responsive, house was beautiful, location was perfect. Would absolutely stay again.
David K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Megan H.
16 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
New Preston, A Weekend Away We'll Soon Never Forget
Well, what can I say about Alicia and Harry's home? It's THE BEST! I've rented many a VRBO and this one might be my all time favorite. My NY girlfriends and I met up with our MA girlfriends right in the middle, in New Preston, CT, for our annual "ladies cozy weekend." And boy howdy am I glad we did! The house is a dream, so spacious, we each had our own bedroom which was a lovely escape from our relentless families at home. Every bedroom is lovely, the beds are super comfortable, the bathrooms are nice. It is SO CLEAN, maybe the cleanest VRBO I've ever encountered. The fireplace is a real treat on a cold winter's night. We didn't even use the downstairs lounge area and I'm not sure why we never made it down there but it's just as nice as the upstairs. We had Nespresso's every morning and gathered round the dining table for breakfast. We ventured out into New Preston which is the CUTEST most quaint little town and we're charm snobs. We went on a hike to the pinnacle which was glorious and we ate at Community Table and to whoever is reading this, I can't stress this enough, GO THERE! None of us wanted to leave we wished we had booked another night and almost two weeks later we're still talking about how much fun we had. Thank you Alicia and Harry for your lovely lovely home!