Summary:
Welcome to the prestigious Candlewood Lake area, where there is always something to do for the entire family. This beautiful multi-level 4 bed 3 bath home features a sprawling yard and dock for swimming and boating. Inside you will enjoy a chef’s kitchen, pool table, and home gym.
The Space:
As our guest you have full access and complete privacy to this multi-level home with multiple balconies, outdoor seating areas, yard and charcoal grill year round with driveway which can park up to 6 vehicles. Garage and the mechanical rooms are the only room off limits. This property includes 4 bedrooms 3 full baths, very spacious bright and gourmet kitchen with a double oven, several family entertaining and rec areas. If cooking is not your thing there is a pool table, yoga room or just relax unwind and enjoy the fireplace.
There is central air conditioning for the lake house. The kitchen level also has a window unit.
Guest Access:
Getting to us from NY depending on where you are, takes anywhere from 1 hour 15 min to 1 hour 45 min You will need to have a vehicle since this property is in a rural part of New Milford and taking an Uber to get around can get very costly. The nearest train station is in Danbury which is about 25 mins away, but the most convenient --because it is a direct line and does not require transferring--is Brewster, NY (about 30 minutes away). A cab from either of these places will probably run $50-$60, so usually not feasible. If you are coming from an airport on CT Limo, your stop in Danbury is at the Maron Hotel, where you might catch a $45-65 Uber to the house
The Neighborhood:
While the house in a more rual area of New Milford, there are lots of modern convenience that are just a few miles away on Route 7 such as Walmart, Home Goods, Hope Depot, TJ Maxx, Staples, Peach Wave, etc. Options for grocery stores are Stop & Shop, Big Y, and Aldi, and you can seek out your favorite libation at Classic Liquors or Nejame package store.
Activities around the area:
Spring to Fall (please check open and closed dates online as they may vary)
Elephant's Trunk Flea Market (one of the largest in New England) is only 8 minutes from the house! Every Sunday starting at 7am, there are acres of fun collectibles and antiques to explore. A treasure hunt, or just to enjoy the fresh air.
Farmer's Market in New Milford on Saturday mornings in the warmer months. Buy fresh produce and Goatboy Soaps (a local favorite)
Amazing hikes in the area Naromi Land Trust trails, local state parks including, Lover's Leap, Kent Falls, Mt. Tom, and Macedonia with access to the Appalachian Trail.
Pratt Nature Center, biking on Lake Waramaug,
Winter Options
Thunder Ridge: a family oriented starter slope is about 30 minutes away across the NYS border in Patterson, NY
Woodbury Ski Area a family resort, winter tubing and other fun activities...55 minutes from the house
Butternut in Great Barrington, MA is 1.5 hours away...a great family ski resort
Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall, CT is 45 minutes away
Getting Around:
You will need a vehicle as this house is in a rural part of CT.
Other Things to Note:
If the lake is frozen solid and smooth in the winter, ice skating is always possible, and if there is a blanket of snow on top, then cross-country skiing is at its finest. In the summer, swimming, kayaking, or lounging by the waterside and taking in the fresh air. You can rent a boat from Gerard's or Echo Bay Marina down the road and enjoy water skiing, wakeboarding, or tubing on Candlewood Lake.
We also require a $500 deposit which be requested after booking and fully refunded 1 day after check out as long as house in good condition and there are no damages.
Please note we do also offer monthly stays from May to September, with these stays guests are required to have house cleaned by our staff every 2 weeks.
Interaction with Guests:
Feel free to message me with any questions throughout your stay.
