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Classic Lake House w/ private waterfront, 4 steps to water, FirePit/Kayaks/canoe

Classic Lake House w/ private waterfront, 4 steps to water, FirePit/Kayaks/canoe

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Classic Lake House w/ private waterfront, 4 steps to water, FirePit/Kayaks/canoe

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
East Hampton, CT
  • Popular LocationWesleyan University19 min drive
  • Popular LocationXL Center26 min drive
  • Popular LocationTPC River Highlands27 min drive
  • AirportNew London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)52 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 10
1960 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
    2 twin/single beds
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 2
    Shower
    Bathtub

About this property

Entire place

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

Classic Lake House w/ private waterfront, 4 steps to water, FirePit/Kayaks/canoe

*Please note this property does not allow for Saturday check in or check out dates*
Make memories with family and friends on Lake Pocotopaug. We offer 3 kayaks and a canoe for exploring the 512 acre lake. Relax in the hammock or on the covered patio where lakeside breezes keep you cool and bug free! A charcoal and gas grill are provided for your grilling pleasure. Sit around the fire pit while watching the sunset.

Our kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for your holiday feast. Service for 16 & table for 8. The 3 bedrooms each have a King bed & one room has two twins (a daybed with trundle). The house has accommodations for up to 8 guests (portable crib & toddler gear included). Enjoy sunsets views on the lake while sitting by the wood burning fireplace or outside by the fire pit.
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Lakeside Ferns is our family's lakefront vacation home, and we’ve been sharing with other families on Vrbo/HomeAway since July 2015. Add your family’s happy memories here in East Hampton, CT!

WHY WE LOVE LAKESIDE FERNS:
** The 50 feet of private frontage on Lake Pocotopaug with a lakeside covered patio and Solostove fire pit. We provide plenty of water toys, too, including a canoe, a stand-up paddleboard, sit-on-top kayaks (individual and 2-person), paddleboat, life vests and beach towels.
** Because this is also our personal vacation home, we’ve made it as comfortable and clean as possible. We also equipped and stocked it with family-friendly goodies like WiFi, Netflix, Keurig coffee machine (+ pods), outdoor-safe tumblers for cool drinks by the lake, Igloo coolers, charcoal and gas grills, even a jogging stroller!
** Our home is an allergen-reduced environment, which means:
Regular air filter maintenance
Allergen-reducing protectors on all mattresses, box springs and pillows. (These also protect against bed bugs and dust mites.)
All linens are laundered in hypoallergenic, environmentally friendly, non-toxic soap (Charlie’s).
Two Himalayan salt lamps, which may help to reduce allergy and asthma symptoms.
** Every bed is a King-size bed (3 total). The bunk beds have been replaced with a daybed and trundle.

3 BEDROOMS
:: The Red Fern :: First floor bedroom with direct bathroom access, a Smart TV, DVD player and basic cable.
:: The Boston Fern :: Upstairs master suite with lake views, direct bathroom access, a 50" Smart TV, Blu-ray player and basic cable.
:: The Maidenhair Fern :: Upstairs bedroom with a lake view and small patio. This room has both a King-size bed and a twin daybed with trundle (sleeps 2 kids)—perfect for parents who want to keep little ones close.
Two additional foldaway beds sleep 2 more.

2 FULL BATHROOMS
:: First Floor Bathroom :: Bathtub/shower combination with hand held shower nozzle, removable seat, and closet with a washer & dryer. Hairdryer, soap and shampoo, handheld steamer, iron with ironing board, basic cleaning supplies, and toiletries included.
:: Second Floor Bathroom :: Stall shower and clawfoot bathtub. Starter supply of soap, shampoo, facial tissue and toilet paper provided. Accessed directly from master suite, but shared with Maidenhair Fern.

LOCATION
From downtown East Hampton, you can hike or bike the scenic Air Line Trail State Park. Plan a date night with dinner at the Gelston House, followed by a show at the historic Goodspeed Opera House on the CT River. Dine, shop and try your luck at Mohegan Sun Casino. End a day of antiquing at The Shops at Marlborough Barn with some comfort food from Sadler's Ordinary. Nearby Belltown Hill Orchards is the place to pick seasonal produce like apples, blueberries, cherries, and peaches.

We’re within 35 miles of Bradley International airport, Glastonbury (11 mi.), Hartford (20 mi.), and Middleton (9 mi.).

Located at the street level, there is a garage apartment where the caretaker of the property resides. The caretaker does not access the home, driveway or lakeside yard during guests stays. Please note our trash service pickup is early morning Wednesday as is our landscape service. You will see the caretaker removing and returning trash and recycle cans from the garage parking area to the street and back. The lawn service requires all outside furniture and watercraft to be put away as found at check in so they can mow on Wednesday mornings. Both trash pick up and lawn service days are subject to change without notice.

Minimum age requirements and maximum occupancy of 10- 8 adults and 2 minor guests apply.

Events (house parties, reunions or weddings), pets and smoking are not permitted.

PLEASE READ: Why is the final rate higher than the rate listed?
We use variable rates so that we don’t exclude smaller groups. If I set just one flat rate, it would likely be too expensive for a couple or a small family—and a total steal for a group of 8! So the rate increases along with the number of guests.

If you divide the total rate by the number of guests, you’ll find the per-night fee per guest is a value for the experience you receive at Lakeside Ferns!

Property manager

Marian

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,960 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Baby gear provided on request

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No weddings, reunions, parties and events.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Classic Lakefront Home House
Classic Lakefront Home

About the neighborhood

East Hampton

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Lake Pocotopaug, a neighborhood in East Hampton. Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail and Hurd State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park and Kidcity Children's Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Van Vleck Observatory and Lutz Children's Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Lake Terramuggus - 9 min drive
  • Château le' Gari' - 12 min drive
  • Wesleyan University - 19 min drive
  • XL Center - 26 min drive
  • TPC River Highlands - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Hartford Union Station - 27 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 7 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 15 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 14 min drive
  • Marlborough Tavern Green - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Lake House w/ private waterfront, 4 steps to water, FirePit/Kayaks/canoe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Lake House w/ private waterfront, 4 steps to water, FirePit/Kayaks/canoe?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Lake House w/ private waterfront, 4 steps to water, FirePit/Kayaks/canoe?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic Lake House w/ private waterfront, 4 steps to water, FirePit/Kayaks/canoe located?

This family-friendly East Hampton vacation home is located on the waterfront, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Day Pond State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Terramuggus and Dart Island State Park. Connecticut River and Salmon River State Forest are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway
The host is the best! We loved our welcome s’mores! This was our second stay and look forward to our next one. The house is spotless and there are so many little touches that make you feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake property
This is by far the most well equipped VRBO property we've ever used - from the kitchen with enough items to prepare a meal for 16+ to the bedrooms (3 kings!) and baths. We love to lounge in the cozy family room with its beautiful lake views and wood fireplace. We hope to go back again in the summer to enjoy the lake itself.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great to be back!
We came back for our second stay, and it was as perfect as last year. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall wedding weekend
We were in town for a family wedding and this house was perfect for our group. Well equipped and despite the cooler weather we enjoyed kayaking and canoeing on the lake. The fire pit was a nice bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria J., tiverton

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother and daughter weekend
This is an amazing home with beautiful lake views Amazing place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic House on the Lake
This house was in the perfect location and had everything we needed for a 3 night stay. Marian, the host, was very accommodating and responsive to all our needs. The bedrooms were spacious, and the availability of boating equipment was a big plus! We wouldn’t hesitate to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This place was perfect for us. Great house on a Great Lake! Very comfortable living and sleeping. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
We rented this place for overflow guests for our family reunion. Our family members didn’t spend much time there, since the main action was down the street, but they loved the view and reported that the beds were very comfortable. We live down the street from this VRBO location and we love Lake Pocotopaug!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trinity College Family Get-A-Way
Our visit was center around Trinity College in Hartford. My grandson was playing his first college lacrosse game and parents and grandparents were visiting from Virginia and attended the game. This turned out to be a wonderful location with all the accommodations to make it a mini vacation for the weekend. We loved the house and lake and plan to come back for many more stays in the next four years!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun and cozy weekend!
The house is clean, charming and the lake views are magnificent! The master bedroom is very beautiful with majestic lake views. We had a very enjoyable weekend and the host was available and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023