Summer Lake Cottage, private beach, Berkshire Hills, small village
Lakeville, Ashtabula County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Summer Lake Cottage, private beach, Berkshire Hills, small village This is the lake cottage your grandmother visited during her childhood. Charming, original 1920 features. Big remodeled kitchen (new stove/oven) and big living room for family reunions and guests. Sleeps 9 in comfort; it has often slept 20. Porch overlooks Lake Wononscopomuc -- deepest lake in Connecticut. Close to train to New Y...
Summer Lake Cottage, private beach, Berkshire Hills, small village This is the lake cottage your grandmother visited during her childhood. Charming, original 1920 features. Big remodeled kitchen (new stove/oven) and big living room for family reunions and guests. Sleeps 9 in comfort; it has often slept 20. Porch overlooks Lake Wononscopomuc -- deepest lake in Connecticut. Close to train to New York and recreation facilities, in the heart of the New England independent school world and just right for the family's May and June, end of school and graduation weekends. Adjacent to Hotchkiss School and Interlaken Inn. Great fishing, hiking (including access to Appalachian Trail), antiques, golf, tennis, fall foliage, summer theater, dance and art. Superb porch sitting. Wood stove, fire-place, and electric heaters deal with extra-cool evenings or mornings. Outdoor gas grill supplements 2 indoor ovens and stove. WiFi, TV, phone.Note that this is NOT a good place for wild or late night parties. It is located on a quiet lake not far from neighbors who appreciate the quiet beauty of the rural area. If you want to party loudly or despoil the lake, please go elsewhere.Cultural Activities -- Near Lakeville, CT: Within a few miles of Lakeville, CT are features that include Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow, Tri-Arts Sharon Playhouse, Music Mountain, Norfolk Festival, Railroad Days, excellent restaurants, and lovely NW CT countryside. We are five miles from the Appalachian Trail and many other hiking options. Lake Wononscopomuc is cool and clean all summer. It drops to 180 ft within 250 yards of our shore. Kayak, canoes and a sailboat supplied.Sports: Sports include all low speed water sports -- no water skiing. Fishing is excellent for Lake trout, bass, pickerel, perch, and catfish. Many other lakes streams and ponds in the area. The Hotchkiss School Golf course is about 300 yards away and other nearby and publicly available courses are in Sharon, Amenia and North Canaan. Tennis is available at town courts a mile away. Horse-back riding is nearby. Lots of hiking opportunities.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Telephone
- Fireplace
- Wood stove
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor shower
- Kayak / canoe
Entertainment
- Books
- Television
- Satellite / cable
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Coin laundry
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
Location type
- Beachfront
- Lake
- Village
- Rural
- Lake view
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Mountain climbing
- Spelunking
- Winery tours
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Golf privileges optional
- Ecotourism
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Hunting
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Kitchen
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Barbecue grill
- Washer
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor space
- Pet-friendly
- Dryer
- Lake view
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: Pets allowed
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
Important Information
- 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Lakeville
Located in Lakeville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Bodhi Tree Gallery and TriArts Sharon Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Harlem Valley Rail Trail and Land of Nod Vineyard and Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room and Clarke Outdoors. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain climbing nearby.
Nearby locations
- Holley-Williams House Museum 4 min drive
- Mount Frissell 6 min drive
- Harlem Valley Rail Trail 7 min drive
- Lime Rock Park 7 min drive
- Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room 7 min drive
Getting around
- Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) 46 min drive
Restaurants
- Mountainside Cafe 10 min drive
- Sweet Williams 7 min drive
- Oakhurst Diner 6 min drive
- The Woodland 2 min drive
- The Boat House 4 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Summer Lake Cottage, private beach, Berkshire Hills, small village pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Summer Lake Cottage, private beach, Berkshire Hills, small village?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Summer Lake Cottage, private beach, Berkshire Hills, small village?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Summer Lake Cottage, private beach, Berkshire Hills, small village located?
This family-friendly Lakeville cottage is located on the beach, 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Holley-Williams House Museum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room and Mount Frissell. Housatonic River and Great Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).