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Sweet Dotti's Cottage on Candlewood Lake - 60M NYC

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Sweet Dotti's Cottage on Candlewood Lake - 60M NYC

Charming waterfront 4 Bedroom / 2 BA house on Candlewood lake with private dock and toys. Lake living at its best out your back door. Great yard and updated house for hosting family & friends. Turn Key vacation ~75 minutes / 60 miles from NYC.

Screened in Porch, New backyard Patio w/ firepit, Grill, and backyard games.
Well stocked house with full kitchen, movies, board games, and more.

Candlewood lake is the largest lake in CT and is 22 miles from end to end. Park a boat right at your own dock and walk out the back steps to all day lake fun for the family.

Candlewood lake is on the bass professional tour for great fishing sport fishing. For kids, pull up sunnies instantly right from the dock.

For winter, enjoy cozy fires int he wood burning stove. The property is a natural sledding hill with 2 great slopes for a nice long run. Thunder ridge ski hill is 15 minutes away or Mohawk mountain is 45 mins away.

Owners have dog and house is dog friendly.

Entire house, property, and lake are at your service. 24 hour access with keypad entrance.

Happy to take calls or txt before or during stay as needed.

Knollcrest is a lakefront family community. House is on protected cove off the lake in a no wake zone for serene relaxing / floating right off the dock. Neighborhood quiet hours are after 9pm.

New Fairfield is a small town on the western side of the lake with everything you need 5 mins from the house. For more serious shopping or dining, Danbury is a quick 15 - 20 min drive. New Fairfield is the most convenient commuter side of the lake coming from NYC or lower westchester as you skip out on 84 traffic on weekends / holidays.

Detailed write up of surrounding area provided in information pack to renters. Closest metro north stop is Southeast. (20 min drive, or $45 cab)

See or ask for link to house operating manual.

FOR FAMILIES ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES OR EVENTS. NO MORE THAN 6 GUESTS ALLOWED.
Family community with quiet hours after 9pm
Do not go to neighbor's yard to left or right for any reason.
Parking for 4 spots in Car port only. NO STREET PARKING.

Separate than the stated cancellation property for this listing, the credit card processing fees to Stripe for all confirmed bookings are never refundable.

Property manager

HomeConnect Support

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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
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
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

Property is also known as

4633

About the neighborhood

Map
New Fairfield, CT

What's nearby

  • Candlewood Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Squantz Pond State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Danbury Fair Mall - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Thunder Ridge Ski Resort - 21 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Elephant's Trunk Flea Market - 25 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Brewster Train Station - 24 min drive
  • Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rein Osteria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fast Eddies Billiards Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Scooters Bar & Grill - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Biscotti's Ristorante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Peachwave - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Dotti's Cottage on Candlewood Lake - 60M NYC pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Dotti's Cottage on Candlewood Lake - 60M NYC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Dotti's Cottage on Candlewood Lake - 60M NYC?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Dotti's Cottage on Candlewood Lake - 60M NYC located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Candlewood Lake and Squantz Pond State Park. Bear Mountain Reservation and Danbury Duckpin Lanes are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Sweet Dotti's Cottage on Candlewood Lake - 60M NYC Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cynthia L.

Not completely as expected.
Landscaping was spectacular and we enjoyed a beautiful view of the lake. Baths and bedrooms very clean. Plenty of charging ports. Terrible mold and mildew smell in lower level. Number of hazards noted, handrail missing on stairs, no lights on outdoor stairway, thermostat access by leaning over the stairs. The property needs a good deep cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cove location!
Perfect location for families with young children and pets to play in the water with limited boat traffic. Great yard with patios and fire pit for relaxing. Property manager was very responsive and great to work with. Would definitely stay again. Thank you for the great vacation memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Miwako D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not so relaxing...
We stayed for 2 nights over the Memorial Day weekend. The lake house was clean and comfortable. We rented kayaks from Candlewood kayak rental ($100/day incl. free delivery and pick up). As mentioned in another review, the next door neighbor has 5 dogs that barked incessantly whenever we were outside or on the porch, with or without our dog. They also barked at every passing boats, etc. so we were constantly hearing them. There is a fence between the neighbor and this property but one of the dogs jumped over the fence and frightened us and our dog. We could not enjoy the outdoor amenities (outdoor seating, grill, fire pit) at all for this reason. It’s very unfortunate (and not this owner’s fault) because there are few dog friendly rentals on this lake. The lake is narrow at this location and the road noise from across the water was constant. Probably not an issue during a week, but I do think people should be aware.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend fishing trip
Could not ask for a better location on the lake. Having a dock right there behind the house, made things so much easier. It was a perfect house and property for our weekend fishing trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Weekend
The house is clean, comfortable and nicely situated right on the lake. Not for the elderly or disabled. Lots of steps and not well lit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich P., East Millinocket

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The property met all our needs and the property manager was available and wonderful to meet and talk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice respite with lovely view
Overall we had a nice stay. The leaves were in full color change so the view was spectacular. It rained unfortunately so we really maxized relaxation, the screened in porch and the tv channels! Nicely appointed kitchen with all the equipment needed. Bedrooms were nicely sized and comfortable! Only thing that visitors with dogs might want to be aware of is were the house next door have a lot of barking dogs, and one did get loose one day when we were walking our dog in the side yard. When the neighbor dogs were out in their large backyard, they barked very aggressive toward our dog.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, beautiful cottage on the lake
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sweet Dotti's Cottage. House was charming and well equipped. View on and across Candlewood Lake is amazing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness
FIVE STARS
Great house. Great lake. Lots of fun and relaxation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside Getaway
Very comfortable and relaxing! Had all that we expected right on the lakefront being together with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Well thought out accommodations. Easy check in and out. everything you need was available. Screened in porch was wonderful with great view of lake. Private yard with lots of grass, and blooming gardens. Dock was good for sitting on jumping off and of course a boat. Easy parking on a quiet street. Brought our dogs and felt comfortable having them there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home on the water
Great private location. Home was great to enjoy family with.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucien V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week Day Break
Needed to get a break from busy schedules but didn’t want to travel too far! Allowed us to take a deep breath - even if just for 2 days!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Situated right on the lake. Easy to get to, nice working fireplace, lots of fun stuff for the kids and comfortable furniture. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022