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Dainty New Preston Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Views! provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Adventurous travellers may like the kayaking at this cottage. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Dainty New Preston Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Views!

  • Screened-In Porch | Lake Views | Seasonal Private Dock

    Visit the shores of Lake Waramaug at this New Preston vacation rental! This cottage provides a whimsical farmhouse feel, perfect for a relaxing getaway. Prepare a culinary masterpiece in the fully equipped kitchen or stream a movie on the new Smart TVs. Please note that this home requires navigating multiple staircases. To access your seasonal private dock, simply cross the street!

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
    - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
    - Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds
    - Bedroom 3: 1 twin bed
    - Upstairs Living Room: 1 twin daybed, 1 sleeper sofa

    INDOOR LIVING
    - Wood-burning fireplace
    - 4-person dining table
    - 3 Smart TVs & DVD player
    - Clawfoot tub
    - Books
    - Washer & dryer

    OUTDOOR LIVING
    - Seasonal private dock (across the street, available Memorial Day-mid-September)
    - Deck & stone patio
    - Patio furniture & outdoor dining areas
    - Fire pit
    - Gas grill
    - Lake views

    KITCHEN
    - Fully equipped
    - Convection oven, stove
    - Coffee maker, toaster
    - Dishware/flatware

    ACCESSIBILITY
    - Stairs required for full access

    PARKING
    - Driveway (2 vehicles)

    -- THE LOCATION --

    - Prime lakefront area close to state parks, beaches, local farms, and town centers
    - 0.4 miles to Washington Public Beach
    - 0.9 miles to Mount Bushnell State Park
    - 2.5 miles to Hopkins Vineyard
    - 3.2 miles to Lake Waramaug State Park
    - 10 miles to White Memorial Conservation Center
    - 56 miles to New York Stewart International Airport

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - Pet friendly with $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 1 pet max)
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    - This home requires ample stairs down from the driveway to enter. There are multiple staircases throughout the home, and guests should feel comfortable walking up and down stairs during their stay
    - This property is not infant/baby-proofed

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 1 pet is allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in New Preston, this cottage is on a lake. Topsmead State Forest and Litchfield Historical Society Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Elephant's Trunk Flea Market and Little Art Shop. Hollister House Garden and White Memorial Conservation Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby. Visit our New Preston travel guide
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New Preston, CT

What's nearby

  • A hand holding a wine glass with the label "Hopkins Vineyard" in a dimly lit room with windows and a door in the background.
    Lake Waramaug
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A hand holding a wine glass with the label "Hopkins Vineyard" in a dimly lit room with windows and a door in the background.
    Hopkins Vineyard
    5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • A sunset over a calm lake with wooden docks and a distant shoreline.
    Candlewood Lake
    16 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Mount Bushnell State Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Compounce
    51 min drive - 61.6 km

Getting around

  • Appalachian Trail
    39 min drive
  • Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • G.W. Tavern
    8 min drive
  • Marty's Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Community Table
    6 min drive
  • Warren General
    9 min drive
  • The 202 Tavern
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dainty New Preston Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dainty New Preston Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Views!?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Dainty New Preston Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dainty New Preston Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dainty New Preston Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Views! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Waramaug and Mount Bushnell State Park. Hopkins Vineyard and Lake Waramaug State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Dainty New Preston Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Views! Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cozy lake adventure

House was very clean and cozy. Lake was a great adventure - a short walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay at the cottage! We thoroughly enjoyed Lake Waramaug and everything it has to offer. The house was fantastic. We grew up in CT and this style of house is very nostalgic. The only thing I would say to others looking to stay here is that it is NOT friendly to those with any mobility problems. I’m not taking away from the property, just an objective comment. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly What We Needed

We were in need of a nice, relaxing vacation and that’s exactly what we got. There were four of us (me, my husband, my 16-year-old, and my 11-year-old) and we each had our own space. We loved going down to the dock, and there is also a town beach just down the road. The home is filled with fun antiques and reminds you of a clean, well-kept, and charming grandmother’s house. We wanted a low-key vacation, and so we enjoyed short jaunts (less than 15 mins away) to Kent to enjoy its downtown and waterfall and bookstore and to Washington Depot (the inspiration for Gilmore Girls, which also had its own lovely bookstore). Overall, we highly recommend this home to other families needing quiet and downtime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Lake Cottage!!

Loved our time at this cozy cottage by the lake!! Beautiful views and great antique decor in the cottage!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was easy as the key was up under the mat. The Kitchen is fine as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Where do I start! First day was terrible. Tried to get a refund and after a day of several calls they agreed to refund some of the money. BUT, all the other ones I looked at were rented so no where to go other than a hotel. The house is very very tight. Small bedrooms. The Mattress’s are so bad that you literally feel the springs in your back with the two twins. Way too much junk/stuff everywhere. If you have ANY mobility problems at all, DO NOT rent this place. VERY steep steps/stairs in and out of the property. The area is remote but nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Clean, cute cottage-missing essentials and some rodents in attic/walls

Lovely view, very clean and filled with antique metal items we couldn't identify. It was kind of fun trying to guess what use these items would have had in the past. There were 4 of us and I would not want another person there, as the cottage is small. We were disappointed to find no wood to burn in the fire pit outside, nor the fireplace in the cottage. There also was no soap in either shower so we had to use the liquid hand soap. There was no dishwashing powder, so we couldn't run the dishwasher when we departed. We were enjoying the lovely second floor dormer type attic with comfy furniture in the evening. It's a warm , clean space that's perfect for gathering and chatting. As we were talking and laughing we began to hear scratching and squeaking noises from the attic or walls. They continued, so we moved back downstairs to the main room. That's when we saw the plug in sonar to keep away rodents, plugged in the wall! There also was a rat trap outside. Though we had fun and enjoyed our stay, the essentials missing and the presence of rodents negatively impacted our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet little cottage on a postcard perfect setting!

Enjoyed our stay at this sweet cottage. Easy check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area.

House met our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I wanted to stay here forever!

It was difficult to leave this amazing place! The cottage had so much personality, and there was such an incredible view of the beautiful lake from the house, the porch and the patio. The area was enchanting, and we spent every day hiking and taking in new, beautiful sights. We wished there had been more time to explore! Danielle and Eduardo were great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place

God place for a short getaway. Not a place for anyone who has trouble walking steep steps
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing lakefront cottage!

Perfect place to be outside, enjoy the patio, fire pit and lake views. The cottage was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Awful

Filthy. Beds/chairs/stairs/kitchen table falling apart. Hair and stains on mattresses and pillows. The bed I slept on in back room if you turned on it even slightly it wobbled like it was going to collapse. Rodents in wall. Caretaker told me it was squirrels on the roof but the sounds were from the walls. When I told him it wasn't the ceiling and was from the walls he stopped replying. Rat traps outside mouse traps and ultrasonic pest repellers in every room indicate they know there is an issue. My wife's parents left after the first night. Only it was my wife's birthday we would have gone home as well. I expected it to be rough around the edges as its a cabin but the place is falling apart. The amount I paid I feel absolutely robbed blind. Never again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Cottage w/ Plenty to Enjoy

This cottage is charming but has all the amenities and space to really enjoy some time "away". We traveled with our family and there were plenty of beds / bedrooms / bathrooms, the kitchen had everything to make and enjoy full-size meals, and the living spaces were cozy / comfortable. The location is very unique and the views are amazing. Communication w/ the owner was quick and helpful. PS. No need to bring your favorite book, there are plenty of fascinating reads available throughout the cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Lake Cabin

We had a wonderful week. The house is charming, clean and COVID safe. The kitchen is well outfitted, with updated appliances. The kitchen seating is a little tight for more than 4 people. In the nicer weather there is lovely outdoor seating by the fire pit. The area has beautiful hiking, and lovely restaurants with outdoor heated socially distanced dining. The lake is lovely and the dock is perfect for sitting and enjoying the stars at night. It’s a perfect throwback cabin with a beautiful screened in porch with a local caretaker who is responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommend

Other than a noise complaint from the neighbor at 11:30pm our first night, our stay was exactly what the doctor ordered. The home is on the older side so expect a “rustic” feel. Eduardo was very helpful and the homeowner seems very understanding when the neighbor submits a complaint. All in all, it was a quiet comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Other than the ceiling leaking and the nasty-gram from the neighbor ...

I’d first like to say that the house was lovely. And the caretaker and Waldo did everything possible to salvage what otherwise would have been a very difficult situation. When we arrived, we found three workmen in the master bedroom having sawed a hole in the ceiling above the bed. Apparently there had been a leak and, unable to get a plumber in time, Eduardo had a undertaken opening the ceiling to try to find the problem and fixing it with plumbers putty. I was a bit concerned because we had wanted to drop off our things and our dog and go for a hike. But there were buckets of plaster and water and dusty muddy footprints all over the floor and it was clear that they had not really finished their work. Eduardo told us to return in a half an hour so we went to town and sort of loitered and came back in a half an hour at which point he said he needed another 45 minutes. Unfortunately most of our first day was spent loitering around not being able to enjoy the day and wondering if they were going to get it fixed. There was no other bed in the house that wasn’t a twin so we were really hoping they could get the master bedroom in order but the leak was right over the bed. If we had known it was going to take so long we would’ve gone off and fully enjoyed our day but we kept checking back thinking that it was about to be done and that we could finally drop off our dog and go do our thing . So our whole first day was wasted as we sort of loitered around. When the gang finally vacated the house they tried to clean up after themselves, I cringed as I saw them squirting Windex on the wood floors and mopping up. If I was a homeowner I would’ve been very upset. The workers left a straight edge razor blade on the floor which fortunately we saw before anyone stepped on it and they patched the ceiling. But a few hours later it started to leak again. So far this romantic weekend wasn’t going so well. The guys came back to the house and we vacated once again so that they could open the ceiling and re-putty. But sleeping under that patched area was a bit stressful not knowing when water was going to start falling on the bed again. Our second day was better. The putty held and there was no further leaking. But we woke up to a very nasty note on our car from the neighbors threatening to tow our car! There’s is a shared carpad and every time we came home they had moved the garbage pail’s into the middle of it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Great property in a little slice of heaven. House is charming and well kept. Surrounding area has many hiking trails restaurants and quants towns. We will visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil getaway

Loved our stay here! The location is a bit remote (spotty cell service) but truthfully that was just what we needed. Great hiking trails nearby and lots to do around the lake. The house is definitely quirky and would not be accessible for anyone with limited mobility. Kitchen has plenty of pots and pans for cooking but lacks any cooking non-perishables, like salt and oil, so keep that in mind if you’d like to do any cooking. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

We had a lovely stay. Beautiful views of the lake, well stocked kitchen, great porch and outdoor patio. Eduardo was very helpful and prompt with any questions we had. Only downfall was a couple of mattresses were a little worn and could be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family weekend

The house was beautiful, clean and well appointed. The lake was lovely. The surrounding area had great restaurants and stores. We will be back again. Our only complaint was that the canoe was falling apart.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

All was great. Only issue was walking out of stairway right onto the road to get to lake. Kind of dangerous.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great peaceful location. We loved swimming in the lake and admired picturesque scenery. Eduardo (house manager) was wonderful and extremely helpful. The property is pet friendly but not a lot of space for a dog to run and play with ball. We brought our inflatable boat which was great. the lake is not crowded with boats. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake house

We had an amazing weekend! Got sooo lucky with this house, can’t even believe it was available a week before July 4th. The house looks old, like historic-not in a bad way. But it’s very clean and well taking care of. We felt like staying at gramma’s house. Beautiful view, easy access to the lake and dock, which was perfect for swimming or kayaking or whatever, there are two chairs and umbrella. It might be hard for some people to go up and down those stairs to get to the lake, but we had no problem. We enjoyed our stay very much. Hopefully we can bring our boat next time and stay here again. Great time! Thank you very much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible stay

We had a fantastic time. Property is amazing, lake access, incredible location. Outdoor areas, firepit, a true dream....we had the best weekend. Thanks Eduardo!!