10/10 Excellent
Joseph C.
31 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cliff Drive
Joseph C.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025
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Lake House Living
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Explore the area
Avon, CT
- Farmington Valley Arts Center8 min drive
- Farmington River9 min drive
- University of Connecticut-Hartford17 min drive
- Hartford, CT (HFD-Hartford - Brainard)38 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
About this property
Lake House Living
Enjoy life in a lake cottage while maintaining short commutes and everyday conveniences at this centrally-located lake house in a quiet, mid century old-time lake community convenient to absolutely everything.
The space
This is an early 1900s guesthouse in a lake community originally built for weekend retreats from the “big cities” of Hartford and Torrington. Secret Lake was a community of weekend and summer retreats not far from traditional work places used by families in the early mid 1900’s as their get-away havens without complicated travel to far way lands. The home had a fairly low ceiling with a loft above which I raised upon purchasing. Other than that, the architecture is original. Come enjoy how life used to be in classic mid century American times.
Guest access
It’s all yours.
Other things to note
In 2005 Money Magazine rated Avon third safest town in America.
This home is centrally located, situated under a 30 minute drive to the UCONN Health Center, Hospital of Central Connecticut, Hartford Hospital, and St. Francis hospital in Hartford. Also just a 35 minute commute will bring you to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington!
The space
This is an early 1900s guesthouse in a lake community originally built for weekend retreats from the “big cities” of Hartford and Torrington. Secret Lake was a community of weekend and summer retreats not far from traditional work places used by families in the early mid 1900’s as their get-away havens without complicated travel to far way lands. The home had a fairly low ceiling with a loft above which I raised upon purchasing. Other than that, the architecture is original. Come enjoy how life used to be in classic mid century American times.
Guest access
It’s all yours.
Other things to note
In 2005 Money Magazine rated Avon third safest town in America.
This home is centrally located, situated under a 30 minute drive to the UCONN Health Center, Hospital of Central Connecticut, Hartford Hospital, and St. Francis hospital in Hartford. Also just a 35 minute commute will bring you to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington!
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Amenities
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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
About the area
Avon
Avon is home to this holiday home. Talcott Mountain State Park and Miss Porter's School are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Flamig Farm and Talcott Mountain Science Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at XL Center or Dunkin' Donuts Park.
Avon, CT
What's nearby
- Farmington Valley Arts Center - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
- Farmington River - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
- University of Connecticut-Hartford - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
- University of Hartford - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
- XL Center - 22 min drive - 20.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 4 min drive
- Panera Bread - 4 min drive
- Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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Listing accuracy
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About the host
Your host
My name is Alexander, and I am a young sailor in the United States Navy. I enjoy traveling, surfing, and cool architecture. I love being a host because it gives me the opportunity to make a real impact in people’s lives. Housing can too often be unaffordable and burdened by uncertainty. My mission through hosting is to make sure that is not the case. I always try to offer affordable and fun housing, making your getaway as seamless and enjoyable as possible-because that is what you deserve and what I love to do!
Why they chose this property
This classic New England neighborhood is iconic to Connecticut. Located around the corner from the architecturally stunning private preparatory Avon Old Farms School. In 1908, when my ancestors migrated to America from Italy, they, like many Italian Americans passing through Ellis Island, Chose Avon, Connecticut to call home. At the time, Avon had a one room schoolhouse where my family was educated, and which still exists as a historical monument today. Avon has progressed from a town filled with tobacco farms, bootleggers and dirt roads to a sleek, cosmopolitan community that has maintained ties with the past. It offers golf courses, a recreational 11-mile-long bike trail, miles of hiking trails and shopping from locally owned small boutiques to the nation’s largest franchise operations. This home is in a unique position where it offers beautiful lake rights but is also situated very close to The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, coffee shops, dining, and the town’s still thriving Italian American Club. Enjoy your stay in a neighborhood where you are truly able to enjoy serene lake house living as well as centrality!
What makes this property unique
Enjoy life in a lake cottage while maintaining short commutes and everyday conveniences at this centrally-located lake house in a quiet, mid century old-time lake community convenient to absolutely everything.
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