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Country living with a Lake View

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Fern Rock Cottage
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Overview of Country living with a Lake View

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Salisbury, CT
  • Popular LocationHolley-Williams House Museum4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Frissell6 min drive
  • Popular LocationLime Rock Park11 min drive
  • AirportHartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Country living with a Lake View

A delightful year round cottage dog-friendly vacation home nestled in the Litchfield Hills at the base of the Berkshires in gorgeous Lakeville/Salisbury CT.

An accommodating mudroom for travel bags, fishing poles, boots, skis and snow shoes, a warm wood stove, a million dollar lake and mountain view, and comfy beds for a restful night's sleep-- it's all here.

Sit in the formal garden, have coffee on the back deck, or play board games in the library... escape is within reach! Whether you want to shop in Lakeville, Salisbury or Millerton, or you are planning a day at Lime Rock, you are conveniently located for all. Hotchkiss and Salisbury School parents and families, this is an ideal accommodation for you. Leaf peepers? Enjoy the changing colors all around you, no need to drive anywhere to take in the magic of the fall season.

Have a glass of wine on the front awning covered porch, dinner under the market lights and pergola, all while listening to the babbling brook nearby. Hiking trails surround, and area ski hills are a short drive away.

Multiple upscale and casual restaurant options are within minutes of your cottage getaway. Or cook at home! The kitchen has the basics for eating in.

Laundry facilities on site. One full bath with shower and tub (and garden view!) and one half bath. Feel like you are getting away while having the comfort of home.

If charming, cozy, clean, comfy, quirky and whimsical suit you then this cottage is exactly what you are looking for.

Welcome to Fern Rock Cottage!


House Manual:

· Combination for the door code is given privately to guests upon check in. We change it for every guest for your privacy and security. Just punch it in to the key pad and turn the bolt lock to enter.

The cell service can be spotty. If you are on an ATT plan, let us know and we can add you to the micro cell for the weekend.

· Wifi Password: It is on the bottom of the modem in the middle bedroom.

· Lights for street light and shed light are in the small white shed.

· Heat – the heat (except for the mudroom, the bedroom with the deck upstairs and the living room downstairs) is governed by the thermostat in the dining room. The other 3 rooms are electric and regulated by thermostats in those rooms

AC-- we have a floor unit that keeps the master bedroom cool, but aside from a few super hot nights in the Litchfield Hills, it's a fairly comfortable place to be without AC.

· Garbage/Recycling: There are two garbage cans in the small white shed.

Please put all garbage and recycling in there. If it is overflowing, please let us know and we will come and bring it to the town transfer station.

· BBQ: There should be plenty of propane in the small gas grill out back.

*Enjoy the fire pit on the back deck. If the propane tank runs out there is always a refill ready and waiting in the white shed.

· Woodstove. Wood is by the front door. I would keep the “flu” open as is. The lever on top should be all the way to the left to start it, and as it gets going, you can slide it to the right. Woodstoves are dangerous (wood falls down and knocks the doors open) so I would keep the glass doors tight.

--Enjoy the lake view, it's really pretty! But it is private so no swimming, kayaking or boating.

· Reservoir Road – This is a popular walking spot. If you leave the house and walk to the R, you have nice views of the pond and Sellick hill. At the end of the road is the reservoir which has a nice path through the woods to the right of the building and reservoir. It actually goes all the way to Mt. Riga (but is 2 miles uphill). It follows a pretty stream through the woods. Nice place to walk your dog off leash.

Restaurants:

Breakfast/Coffee: Basic: On the Run in Lakeville basic and fast). Irving Farm in Millerton, Oakdale Diner in Millerton are the most popular quick spots.

Dinner (there are lots of good spots to eat but these are our favorites)

§ Falls Village Inn (FallsVillage)
§ White Hart (Salisbury)
§ Stage Coach (Sheffield)
§ Woodland (Lakeville)
§ Prairie Whale (Great Barrington)
o Tea: Harney Teas in Millerton
· Great Barrington is the closest “small city” in the SW Berkshires

· Boats –Feel free to use the kayaks/canoes. Some may be in better condition than others.

· To turn on the market lights on the back porch just plug them into the outdoor socket.

· Directions to Millerton (Shortcut), the most popular small town – Turn right at the end of Reservoir. Up and Over Belgo and left at the end of Belgo at the bottom. In about .5 Miles you will be at the Cumberland Farms in Millerton. Take a right here and in about .25 miles you will be in “downtown”. Movie theater, Harney Teas, Irving Farm Coffee, popular bike path, shopping, etc.

· Nearest Train Station to NYC: Wassaic (follow directions to Millerton and go south 10 miles on Route 22).

· Farmers Markets, Hiking, Fishing, etc. – please call and we can guide you to the perfect spot.

When Leaving:
· Please put dishes in dishwasher
· Electric heat- please turn off to 0 when you leave.
· Please lock the door when you leave (via the key code)
· Please turn the thermostat down to 60
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The pond is not recreational, so please enjoy the view! But no swimming or fishing.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lakeville

Located in Lakeville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Scoville Memorial Library and West Cornwall Covered Bridge are local landmarks, 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, or check out an event or a game at Lime Rock Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

What's nearby

  • Holley-Williams House Museum - 4 min drive
  • Mount Frissell - 6 min drive
  • Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room - 7 min drive
  • Harlem Valley Rail Trail - 8 min drive
  • Lime Rock Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Boat House - 4 min drive
  • Mountainside Cafe - 14 min drive
  • The Woodland - 5 min drive
  • Le Gamin Café - 14 min drive
  • Oakhurst Diner - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country living with a Lake View pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Country living with a Lake View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country living with a Lake View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country living with a Lake View located?

This family-friendly Lakeville holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Holley-Williams House Museum and Taconic State Park. Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room and Mount Frissell are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

3.0/5

Amenities

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Karla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and quaint
We spent the last 3 nights at this wonderful home and didn’t want to leave. It was the perfect place for my family to reconnect and relax. Long hikes, exploring towns all around and then coming back to enjoy a hot chocolate near the wood stove. Would stay again in a heart beat! Do yourself a favor and book this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

5/5 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful property
Beautiful, charming home on a peaceful, quiet property. Close to town with plenty of restaurants to choose from, but also a nicely stocked kitchen to cook meals as well! The owner, Kerri-Lee, was so kind and always easy to communicate with along the way - from booking to check in to recommendations! We enjoyed so much time on the beautiful, peaceful back porch and yard with incredible views, but also found ourselves nice and cozy indoors during bad weather! We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

5/5 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with everything you need!
We had such a great stay. It was just too short! The owner is so quick to respond to all questions. It had everything we needed, beds were really comfy and gorgeous views! Would definitely book again and highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

3/5 Okay

Susan, Peru, VT

Entrance steps were dangerous- stairs were steep and slippery- no basic olive oil for cooking morning eggs or jam for toast. Lovely view of water - trails nice- wish we had brought our dogs! Bed barely large enough for 2 tall people but fine for 2 nites. Shower could be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

5/5 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second Time is (also) a Charm
We loved this home so much, we decided to do it again! And the second trip was as good as the first. This is such a cozy, quiet and well appointed home. Kerri is a dream host, from the communication to the overall service. The three towns close by (Salisbury, Lakeville, Millerton) all offer unique experiences but it’s so hard to leave the house. I’d recommend this place for every season and every occasion.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by owner/property manager

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Kirt and Kerri have poured their hearts into this quirky whimsical cottage. It has been the backdrop for many of their favorite family memories. Whether a romantic getaway, or an escape with loved ones, the charm of this Litchfield County home is sure to inspire!

Why they chose this property

The epitome of quintessential New England charm! The home is set up to fully enjoy the views of the lake, stream and mountains nearby. Wildlife abounds!
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