Eve's Country Retreat

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

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Fireplace
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Barbecue grill
Parking available

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Ellington, CT

Rockville General Hospital
‪7 min drive‬
Broad Brook Opera House
‪10 min drive‬
Six Flags New England
‪26 min drive‬
Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Retreat to this peaceful and very spacious country home nestled in rolling Connecticut Valley farmlands within walking distance to the green, library, and 18th and 19th century historic homes of the town of Ellington (1786). Enjoy the serene interior of this sun-flooded home, furnished with antiques. Delight in the magnificent view from the porch or patio that are surrounded by old established trees and gardens.

Property manager

Rachel Myerowitz

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

50% deposit to reserve the house. If one wants to cancel,a return of entire deposit will be made only if house can be rented for time period reserved

The cleaning fee will be $150

Important information

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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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Ellington

Located in Ellington, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenipsit State Forest and Scantic River State Park, while Broad Brook Opera House and Hicks-Stearns Family Museum are cultural highlights. Six Flags New England and Sonny's Place are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

Ellington, CT

What's nearby

Rockville General Hospital - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
Broad Brook Opera House - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
Crystal Lake Sandy Beach - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
University of Connecticut - 23 min drive - 24.3 km
Six Flags New England - 26 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

Windsor Locks Station - 18 min drive
Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪The Hidden Still - ‬5 min drive
‪Luann's Coffee - ‬4 min drive
‪Woodbridge Pizza - ‬5 min drive
‪Benis Restaurant Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eve's Country Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eve's Country Retreat?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eve's Country Retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Eve's Country Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Shenipsit State Forest and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Pierce Memorial Park. Presence Hospital and Rockville General Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.0

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dean L.

1 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of room!

We enjoyed our stay at Eve's Country Retreat. There was plenty of room for our group of 8 people.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Debra J.

12 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and space for our gathering

This home is spacious and has all you need for a family to gather. It is a step back in time and while the furniture and decor is decades old, it harkens to a time when furniture was made to last generations. Instructions were clear and the host communicated promptly. There were several opportunities for maintenance that were communicated to the owner privately. We would happily stay there again

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda B.

24 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vintage property

Nice location but people drive very fast on street and it felt a little dangerous when exiting the driveway. The house was built in the fifties and shows its age.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Check in was super easy and host was very responsive! The house still has much of its original furniture which gave it a cool historic feel. Lots of board games. Great location in Ellington, quiet and beautiful. Dryer was a little finicky but we figured it out!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

29 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blast from the past

Super clean home with plenty of space to spread out. Dated furniture was charming but functional. We had everything we needed for our stay. Did not use outside amenities as it was too chilly. Great quiet neighborhood. Would definitely stay again if we come back to the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

5 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Step back in time

House reminds me of my childhood. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Location was great for us. Would book again.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Debbie L., McCormick, SC

14 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vintage

Everything about this home reminds you of the 50's. The small low furniture, décor, even the dishes and tea kettle are reminders of an era gone by. The back yard is beautiful with lots of bushes in full bloom. Patio is great just wish there was a picnic table. The house is huge with lots of space, beds are comfortable, twins are short for adults that are tall. Needs some upgrading in some areas of this home but the location worked great for us.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve p.

24 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and home

It was so wonderful and the home is truly historic. I wish a few things were renewed, but on the other hand its just great and minor things don't really matter. Can't wait to stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

1 December 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Adorable place and really cozy. We'll be back for sure.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

22 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Going back in time

We enjoyed our brief stay. Very large comfortable house. I felt like I was at my grandmother's house. My kids loved the feel of the house. Would stay again next time I visit family in Connecticut. Host was very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

14 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Quirky Vintage Home

This is a home preserved in a time bubble. It is vintage in almost all respects. Plenty of room to spread out. Furniture ranged from comfy to "oh don't want to sit on that!" It really is a beautiful home with a lovely backyard. BUT if you have members of your traveling party who want all the most modern conveniences, this is not the place for you. The TV gets limited channels. The wifi is adequate for most needs but reception upstairs was poor. It is located in a quiet neighborhood, which means there are no bars or restaurants or stores within walking distance. We enjoyed our stay and feel this home was good value for the money.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

30 December 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in a quiet neighborhood

Staying at this house was such a unique experience. It was built in the 50’s and has been lovingly preserved. The kitchen was very well equipped with a stainless refrigerator/ freezer, double oven, dishwasher, cooktop, garbage disposal, and a triple sink. Plenty of serving dishes and cooking utensils. The appliances were older but in excellent condition. They were high end and built to last. The Dining Room was furnished with a large oblong mahogany table and the room was bathed in the natural light streaming through the many windows. There were four huge Christmas Cacti in front of the windows , They were in full bloom what a glorious sight. Rachel was great. She responded quickly And addressed any concerns we had in a timely manner. The house is a time capsule of a bygone era and a real tribute to Rachel’s family (Whose photos are hanging on the walls) I lived through this era being a child in the 50’s. It was nice to be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma S., Boston, USA

9 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely and spacious home away from home

We loved our stay - the house is absolutely gorgeous, it's a beautifully preserved time capsule from a bygone era. The kitchen is well-equipped and we were very comfortable. One note: if you have a computer or something that needs a 3-pronged plug (grounded) to charge, make sure to bring a converter with you. We hope to stay in this house again soon, as it is close to friends and so very comfortable and clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

6 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Connecticut visit

The home is quite large; older but decorated nicely. And the yard is beautiful. A good choice for a group.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gigi M.

14 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ellington review

This property was perfect for our group of 9. It was dated, but exactly like the pictures showed. The kitchen was better equipped than other b&b's where we have stayed. The owner was very easy to work with. We would stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan N.

5 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grand daughter Christening

Perfect for our needs. Very elegant home with lots of character and history from host family heirlooms. Plenty of games for family entertainment. Beautiful grounds. Like home away from home. The owner was extremely responsive to our needs and special requests. We'll be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

20 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is great!

Unique and spacious, Eve's is a welcoming home away from home. Rachel was accommodating and easy to communicate with. The house far exceeded our expectations, it is the epitome of mid century style coziness.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

William D.

19 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

The owner is a witch

Owner broke many VRBO rules and regulations to check into this property. She bullied me into accepting terms outside of VRBO in order to stay at the property. Owner is aggressive and threatening. Will never stay with her again.

10/10 Excellent

L K., The Villages

1 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Good

We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alice A.

15 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for our Connecticut trip

This house was the perfect place for my sister, husband and I to stay while we were visiting family and friends in the area. We had all the conveniences of our own home (kitchen, living rooms, bedrooms, baths, lawn, patio and porch) in a beautiful country town filled with history friendly people and summer bounty. And to do so within at a modest price was a great find.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Wayne L., West Palm Beach, FL

6 January 2017

Very Cozy

We recently stayed at Eve's Country Retreat for the Thanksgiving Holiday. This is our second time staying at this home. Yes, it is an older home, but it is cozy and comfortable for my family of 6 and surely beats a hotel. We hosted dinner for 15 in the dining room which was very spacious. The kitchen is well equipped with the essentials too. Since our last stay in June 2012, there are new appliances (fridgerator, washer & dryer) which was great. Each of our children had their own bedrooms and space. One negative that I will comment on is that there were no living room curtains this time as it did have on our last stay. Being cold and 33 degrees outside, it would have been nice to shut the dark skies and cold out in the evening after the sun set. We are from Florida and not very fond of the colder temperatures. Maybe on our next stay the curtains will be there. The house did have heat which we used. I have to say that the communication with the owner, Rachel M., once again was excellent. She was always available to answers questions and wanted our stay to be a positive one (yes, it was). It's great customer service and warm hospitality that made us return to this home. Thank you Rachel again for a memorable stay and an awesome Thanksgiving holiday with my CT family in your home! Till the next time . . . Janice & Wayne Lehmann West Palm Beach, FL

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Patricia T.

20 April 2016

Easter in Ellington

I knew the house was old and was prepared for that, however, it was not clean. Basically you are at the mercy of whomever stayed there prior to your visit. If they followed the rules and cleaned and vacuumed, you will find the house that way. I was up until well past 1:00 a.m. the night before our departure cleaning. Also, I was prepared for an older home, however, we we traveling with our Grandson and I was very thankful that he was not crawling yet because the carpets are so old that the nails from the track pins are all showing through around the perimeter of the rooms. Thankfully they are rusted through so you can see them and avoid them, however a child may not be that observant. The furniture is not only old but very uncomfortable in the spacious living room. The den area is far more comfortable. It was very convenient and the beds were also comfortable. There is one TV and it only got 3 stations (we were traveling with a teenager) and the wifi was horrible. I do feel however that the accommodations, for the size house and so on, were reflective of the price in most ways. The owner is pleasant and does not try to hide the fact that this place has stood still since the mid 1950's however, there are concerns if you are traveling with young children. There were 6 of us in our party and we had plenty of room. It was obviously a beautiful home at one point and whomever built it spared no expense. I read the reviews and value people taking the time to write them. I am trying to be fair and factual with mine. I tried to figure out how to give a 1/2 star but was unsuccessful. 2.5 would be my rating. I would probably not rent this home again which is unfortunate since we travel to CT a couple of times a year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

9 July 2015

A wonderful place

We stayed here for over 2 months between selling our house and buying our new one. It is a wonderful property with tons of charm. The communication with Rachel, the owner, was fantastic. Any questions we had were answered quickly. She was extraordinarily accommodating and flexible as our closing date was changed multiple times. Our family of 5 had plenty of room and everything we needed was there for us, it was just perfect. Rachel is a wonderful host, we made a friend through this process.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

12 January 2015

Quiet getaway in unique and beautiful home

My husband and I stayed at Eve's Country Retreat this past weekend and had a lovely time. It is clean, well-kept and very charming. There are beautiful details in the house that are unlike any other place I have seen, and it is very spacious. There is a charming fireplace and a lot of space for large groups. The owner was very easy to communicate with and was very accommodating. We would definitely stay again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

16 September 2014

Don't Miss this Unique Experience!

My husband and I are from East Windsor, CT. Last November we retired to Florida, knowing our daughter was to be married in South Windsor on September 6, 2014. With various friends and relatives coming for the wedding, we looked for a vacation rental that could accommodate not just us, but our other children, cousins and various friends on various nights. This property could not been more perfect. It is huge, with plenty of room to sleep a crowd! More than that though, it is a charming example of tasteful, high-end mid-century construction and decor which includes family photos that bring you back to to this family's life when the owners lived here years ago with their Mom and Dad. Little seems to have changed since the house was built in 1958, but that makes it all the more fantastic. I was immediately transported back to my childhood during the fifties and sixties. The kitchen is well equipped with retro yet fully functioning appliances including garbage disposal, double oven and dishwasher. There are four separate living spaces, some of which can double as sleeping quarters. Our family and our guests were enchanted by the beauty of this home, including the outdoor terrace, covered porch, stunning front entry, pastoral views and family treasures throughout. The dining room is nothing short of magnificent. The day after the wedding there were nine of us around the antique table having a family breakfast; and that beautiful table could have easily accommodated more. There are bikes and table games and a wonderful yard, all in a quiet country setting that also appears to be unchanged from years ago. I can't comment on the tv as we were all having too much fun to turn it on, but the wifi worked perfectly. My out-of-state company remarked repeatedly how awesome the house would be for a family reunion. We may follow up on that! As a last remark, the owner is pleasant and easy to work with. The day after we left she sent me an email stating she had already mailed us our security deposit. If you like humdrum hotel rooms that all look the same and provide the identical experience time after time, you probably should stick with that when visiting the Hartford area. However, if you want a truly memorable experience for you and your family, pass on hotel and go instead to Eve's Retreat! It is part comfy accommodation, part museum, and part nostalgic trip into the life of a family in an earlier time.

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Hosted by Rachel Myerowitz

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