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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6889 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Watertown, CT
  • Popular LocationPalace Theatre10 min drive
  • Popular LocationQuassy Amusement Park14 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Compounce24 min drive
  • AirportNew Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)54 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

My husband and son stayed here for 5 days. They had a fabulous time hiking in the state park nearby. Thanks for a great ...
Ashton J.
Oct 6, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

Guest Cottage on Country Estate

Welcome to our 2 bedroom guest house in the center of Watertown! The property sits on a 7 acre estate designed by Olmsted and Sons. The lovingly renovated original guesthouse offers 2 large bedrooms with queen size beds, a comfortable living room with a Murphy bed and a working fireplace with access to a covered outdoor dining area surrounded by a private backyard. There is a campfire area and additional outdoor seating.

The property is surrounded by a stately stone wall and magnificent towering evergreen trees. The guesthouse also has a fenced-in backyard suitable for an apartment size pet (with supervision). The modern kitchen has granite counter tops and full-size appliances, appropriate pots, pans, utensils, seasonings and spices, and a useful assortment of small accessory appliances. A gas grill is provided in the front of the house, easily accessible from the kitchen. There is a small dine-in area in the kitchen.

The master bedroom has a queen size bed, TV, dresser, and 2 closets. The second bedroom has a full size bed and a desk for remote work.
The bath has a full size-size tub with shower, and linens and towels are provided. The Living Room has a sofa, loveseat and a TV. There is a full laundry available in basement.

The guesthouse has commercial enterprise-class WiFi that can dependably support multiple users and devices for streaming entertainment and video conferencing remote work. Natural gas hot air heating and seasonal air-conditioning units are provided.

Weekly, Summer, Monthly
Walk to town, 2 minutes to Taft, close to Rumsey Hall, Frederick Gunn, Westover Schools.

Property manager

Faye Zasada

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You can go outside

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 889 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: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: May consider small parties, must check with Owner.
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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Guest Cottage Country Estate Newly Renovated Watertown
Estate ly Renovated Watertown
On Estate Newly Renovated
Guest Cottage on Country Estate Newly Renovated
Guest Cottage en Country Estate recientemente Renovado
Guest Cottage on Country Estate- Newly Renovated Cottage
Guest Cottage on Country Estate- Newly Renovated Watertown

About the neighborhood

Watertown

Located in Watertown, this cottage is in the city center and on a river. Woodbury Ski Area and Big Cathedral Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Flanders Nature Center and Whittemore Glen State Park. Lake Compounce and The Christmas Shop are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock State Park - 7 min drive
  • Union Station Clocktower - 10 min drive
  • Palace Theatre - 10 min drive
  • Quassy Amusement Park - 14 min drive
  • Lake Compounce - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Meriden Station - 26 min drive
  • Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Martino's Pizzaria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hawk Ridge Winery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Local Sixty-Three - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Echo Craft Kitchen - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Guest Cottage on Country Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Guest Cottage on Country Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guest Cottage on Country Estate?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Guest Cottage on Country Estate located?

Located in the heart of Watertown, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Black Rock State Park, Lake Quassapaug, and Flanders Nature Center. Harrub Pilgrim Memorial and Waterbury Green are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashton J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a getaway
My husband and son stayed here for 5 days. They had a fabulous time hiking in the state park nearby. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Garden Cottage
Staying at the Garden Cottage was a serene and peaceful get away after losing a very dear nephew. Faye and family allowed my local family to come to visit and enjoy the peace and serenity of the country surrounded by the beauty of the flowers and nature. Its fragrant scent still lingers. Thank you Pam
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa B., Roswell GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quintessential New England
Super charming cottage! Loved being surrounded by flowers in bloom; enjoyed morning coffee in outside space. Interior lovely with well chosen antiques/vintage appropriate items. I was worried about white couches with a hubby and a teenager, but there were covers for protection. We did not cook or needed a kitchen for meals, just made coffee, but could have easily done so in well equipped kitchen. No room for three to sit in kitchen, but did not need to. Lovely stay with friendly hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cassandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, could use a few tweeks
The location is great, the cottage cozy with enough space for 4 adults (not sure 6 would be comfortable), but there are a few reasons I gave the review a 4: 1) the hot water is so hot my husband got literal burns doing dishes not realizing the water would get that hot 2) When we arrived there were no lights anywhere. The lanterns on the stone wall by the road werent on, the porch light wasnt on, at least one inside light wasnt on. It was very dark and hard to see. 3) So SO much furniture for such a tiny place. There was furniture in every doorway making getting around the cottage very awkward. We ended up moving things to get through doorways and none of us are fat. 4) Poor arrival instructions. The welcome email does not state how to get a key (the front door was left open), or how to connect to wifi (I had to email for password). There was also no exit instructions. We did the dishes and took the trash out, which really for a $300 cleaning fee was good enough in our opinion. 4) More blankets for the beds now that it is colder would be nice. Or a throw or two for the couches to snuggle up and watch TV would be good. But overall the stay was excellent. There is laundry on property making cleaning easy. It is close to Rt 8 making getting around CT very easy. The property owner is very communicative, so if there’s an issue she responds quickly (we had no issue beyond not knowing the door would be left open and not knowing the wifi PW). Also, they get a half star for having a naughty lightswitch which I appreciated. David is one of my favorite statues. Thanks for the great stay :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage
Great location. Faye accommodated us for a few extra days. We had our hardwood floors refinished and it was perfect for us checking in on our house. Pet friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Chele H., Winter Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable house on beautiful property
This cottage is adorable and charming on a large hillside property. I was in the house for a month. The owner is lovely and accessible The fenced yard is perfect for traveling with a pet and the walks down the large hill to the stream are even better. The house is comfortable as is the bed in the front bedroom. Things that make the house four star instead of five star are the mediocre quality kitchen furnishings, a noisy sump pump, mismatched and somewhat older bed linens and towels, less than abundant hot water, and an address that makes receiving deliveries in any many very challenging (too long to explain but trust me that I spent a lot of time directing UberEats, Instacart, UPS, and FedEx). Despite these imperfections, I loved my stay and would stay again if I was in the area. (With the hope that the owner would elevate the comfort and raise rices accordingly.) I’m rooting for this charming house to succeed even more than it already has.
Stayed 25 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
The cottage was very comfortable and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
All is well in Watertown
All is well in Watertown…To be sure! You will want to stay at this lovely cottage. The host is excellent! Be sure you book it! 🏡
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chanita F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Getaway
The cottage was the perfect little escape from NYC. Cozy fireplace, clean interior, fully stocked kitchen and a yard for the pooch. Faye went out of her way to help with any questions - even cleaning off my car when a snowstorm hit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
Our stay was very nice and the owners were very communicative and flexible when the trip needed to be adjusted by a day due to a power outage in the entire area (tropical storm came through prior to arrival). The fenced yard was great for our dog, though it is just off a busy road so there is some traffic noise at peak time. Beds were super comfortable and fully equipped kitchen.

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
As Advertised
Our three day stay here did not disappoint. Owners responded quickly to some minor irrelevant issues.

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Watertown cottage
The cottage was very cozy. Bed was comfortable. I would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia U., Sun City Center

Liked: Cleanliness
Would definitely stay here again.
We were in the area for a 50th high school reunion. The cottage was exactly what was presented. It was comfortable, clean and homey. A wonderful New England experience. Pretty peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage in a great location
We had a great time staying in this lovely traditional cottage with lots of character in Watertown. It was very comfortable with a good bed, lcosy living room and a very well equipped kitchen. It is surrounded by a nice garden, lovely for sitting out in the sun. It is located within walking distance of Watertown centre., where there are good food shops, restaurants and bars. We ate at the local Thai restaurant where the food was outstanding. Faye and Paul were very welcoming and helpful with advice about the local area. We had a lovely day walking at the Black Rock State Park which is a few minutes drive from the property. We also visited Hammonasset , a lovely place on the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Ellen H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
very disappointing trip
I was disappointed with the cleanliness of the house and the bed in one bedroom was very uncomfortable . The house does not look like it was renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

George H.

The Greatest
From the time I set foot in the Cottage I was at Home. Everything was there for my perfect Stay for my 50th Class Reunion. My Plan was to have some people over and make some music and give them some great food. Everything I needed was there for the preparation of a Wonderful Night with some of my Class Members of Darien High School Class of 1968... We set up Band Practice in the Living room of the Cottage and there was plenty of room, Even with the full size Bass that my Friend came with to get some great sound without amplification. We also had a Large Roland Electric Piano and two more acoustic Guitars. We planed and Ate for a few Hours and I invited our hosts over to hear our music, They seemed to enjoy what we were doing. I had Family and Friends who live in the area so my visits to them were very easy for me to make. I have stayed in many places and I will say this was tops for me. You will not find a more comfortable Home away from Home then the Cottage in Watertown. Ct. Gorgeous in every Way.The only down fall of the trip was I had to Leave...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B., College Corner, OH

Super cute place!
My dog and I enjoyed our stay here. The house is small but really cute and cozy. The backyard is nice and shady, with a pretty stone wall surrounding it. Faye, the owner, is really helpful -- she was very responsive to every request! This house is very close to the main house but from the back yard you can't even tell (you can see it from the front). Feels somewhat secluded. Faye also encouraged us to walk around the rest of the property (gorgeous!) A few things you should be aware of: - the hot water is REALLY hot once it gets going! Which is awesome but be careful with little kids - in the bathroom, the hot and cold is reversed - there is some poison ivy in the backyard so if you have kids show them what it looks like so they can avoid it - there is no central air but the window unit does a great job of keeping the place cool - if you are having problems with the internet, call Faye and she can reset it for you. I was able to use my phone as a hot spot without any problems, though; cell service was great. - the stone wall surrounding the back yard is fairly short in places (4'?) so if your dog is a fence-jumper you may want to keep them on a long line or bring a tall exercise pen to keep them away from the wall. There are lots of parks and hiking trails nearby so if you bring your dog there will be plenty for you both to do!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Terry & Lynn W.

Well maintained property, many updates, central location.
Property provided everything we needed for this trip. Charming two bedroom small home. Property felt very cozy.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carey S.

Wonderful hosts
Avoiding the very busy I-84 we used back roads to reach Watertown but got a little lost w/o gps. Faye and Paul helped us over phone and with our Harley Davidson in tow, the family hosts were very gracious to assist with unloading bike from our pickup. We are very grateful to have stayed in this out of the way, peaceful area with very available hosts. We had everything we needed and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bethea R.

Cute little cottage; good experience
This was my first time arranging a VRBO on my own and was a good experience. Faye and her husband Paul were very gracious, as was their daughter. The main house is across the large oval driveway and provides plenty of privacy. The house was on the small side, hence the recommendation that you not bring large dogs, but it served our purpose. Our dog is actually 60lbs and he was fine, but I worried about him knocking things over. I read the previous review just before our arrival. While I agree with some of the points, I didn't think they were that big of a deal. There is a small kitchen fan in the cooking area and it was very helpful. Yes, if you fully open the cabinet doors over the refrigerator, the left door will hit the fan, but I couldn't think of anything I would need over the fridge that I would need that badly; but it's good to know so you don't make that mistake! The air conditioner is located at the back of the house so the fan helped circulate the cooler air while I slaved away at the stove (what was I thinking? Cooking on vacation?!?!) Also, a cutting board would be a good addition; I didn't want to chop vegetables on the counter-top and risk damage to it, so I ended up using a paper grocery bag. And yes, the faucets in the shower are reversed; turn left for cold and right for hot; Again, good to know. One last thing: the back door (which leads to the yard and patio) was impossible to open. We couldn't get it to budge so we just used the front door; I didn't ask Faye or Paul about it, but I am sure they would have come over to take a look if I had pressed the issue. I just honestly chalked it up to a door being stuck and when they asked if there was anything they could do to improve our stay, I didn't think to tell them. My husband later pointed out that I should have asked them to help with the door, as it is a fire hazard; the kitchen, front door, and garage door are all next to each other at the front of the house; in the event of a grease fire, we would have had difficulty getting out. Again, everything was clean and organized. Faye responded to my emails very quickly and was hospitable. If you bring a large dog, be sure to check out Southbury Dog Park; it was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

iris r.

Cute cottage!
You have a great property and cottage. Thank you for sharing it with us. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM D., THE VILLAGES

Nice place overall. Good working appliances and A/C.
A few observations and comments. The following 5 items are fact and not opinion. 1. Kitchen ceiling fan blades interfere with 2 cabinet doors. Also fan lights are too low allowing tall guests to hit their heads. Hazardous condition. 2. The single smoke detector did not work. 3. The shower control is reversed. Hot water should be on the left and cold on the right. 4. Although there was plenty of closet space, there were no dressers or chests to store clothing. Living out of a suitcase is not ideal while on vacation. 5. An electrical cord attached to a lamp in the living room is being pinched by a cabinet door creating a dangerous electrical condition. Comment: The exterior of the property needs a lot of work. The owners may be overwhelmed due to size of the property but should take steps to make improvements.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S., Bronx, New York

Unique Guest House with Many Personal Touches
We felt lucky to have stayed at this cottage. The beds, pillows and couches were super comfortable. The size and quality of sound on the TV in the bedroom made it feel like a home theatre. I loved the layout in the kitchen and appreciated looking out onto a window box with beautiful flowers when doing the dishes. We recognized how much thought and care went into preparing this home for guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

LINDA S., Cape Coral, FL

Quaint Cottage
We were up from Florida to attend a family reunion and this cottage was the perfect place to stay between family visits. It had everything we needed and was very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again when coming north.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cristi A.

Lovely little house
Fully furnished. Only thing we would say negative is only one roll of toilet paper.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018