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Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a fireplace.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the kitchen and dining room through a skylight.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden ceiling.
A two-story house with a garage, a covered porch, and a stone foundation.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

11 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Brewster, NY
  • Place, New Life Christian Church
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Richter Park Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Richter Arts Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Brewster

This villa places you within a 10-minute drive of Richter Park Golf Course and Richter Arts Center. The villa includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • New Life Christian Church - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Richter Park Golf Course - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Richter Arts Center - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Stanley Lasker Richter Memorial Park - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Candlewood Lake - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Brewster Train Station - 12 min drive
  • Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fiesta Mexicana - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rosy Tomorrow's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT

Escape to this massive villa with pool, game room and fitness center. Perfect for family reunions and corporate retreats

This sprawling hillside hideout is tucked away on six private acres with a rich history dating back to the original construction when it was featured for the August 1928 edition of House Beautiful. The home was designed by Ilonka Karasz, iconic artist of 200 New Yorker covers and co-founder of MOMA. The original homesite has been expanded to provide more space for guests to enjoy this natural sanctuary.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 11 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 4 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs must be caged when no supervised.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
Over 30 Guests, $500 additional guest fee.

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 weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Over 30 Guests, $500 additional guest fee.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30.
  • Note from host: Over 30 Guests, $500 additional guest fee.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this villa?

This villa is located in Brewster, close to Danbury Fair Mall, Danbury Music Centre, and Danbury Railway Museum. You'll also find Richter Park Golf Course and Richter Arts Center within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT?

No, there isn't parking available at the villa.

Is this villa next to a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this villa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this villa.

Is Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this villa include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT?

No, this villa doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this villa include breakfast service?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this villa allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this villa.

Are there connecting rooms at Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT?

No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal), which is 7.1 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford), which is located 28.5 mi away (37-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT?

No, there aren't any villas at Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT that offer a balcony.

Upstate Historical Artist Villa w/ firepit, pool and close to Candlewood Lake CT Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ramakrishna reddy g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic house and kitchen! We absolutely loved it. It's the perfect spot for family gatherings, and we had such a wonderful time together. The kids had a blast with all the play areas and the grounds. This house is truly a mirage, so well-planned! We hope to visit again soon. 🥳
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Exactly what we were looking for

Property was exactly what we were looking for with a group as large as ours (14 people). Plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Great kitchen as well (cooked all of our meals in the house for the whole group).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Selin H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great villa for big groups

The house is really big, we enjoyed the billiards room, the barbecue, and fire-pit. Be aware that since it is near the woods, there will be some bugs around but it is not that much of a problem. Everything was decent and I enjoyed having 15 people there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liana D.

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

We'll be back

Truly a gem of a place! We loved it. Great spot to celebrate my 30th birthday with a low-key, mellow group. My chef friend who cooked the entire weekend was thrilled at the industrial-style kitchen. The house is probably unlike anything you've ever seen. We're still talking about it haha. A lovely spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaTisha B.

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

Brewester June 22, 2024

Check in was easy. Pet friendly. Very spacious. Very clean 👌 👏. Pool was great. I was so happy the air conditioner was working great because it was 95 degrees. The property was near to shopping areas. I will stay again..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron N.

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

Absolutely amazing for what we needed

We had a meditation retreat at this home. The home is large- and is a charming house that seemed to go on forever. Two huge communal rooms- both we large enough for both yoga and meditation. The community is quiet and off the beaten path which it a very special location - this is the second time we rented this place from Travis. He was always in communication and was a great host. Very accommodating and responsive to any our needs.i highly recommend this home. Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ileza D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

An option for a large group

This house was large as advertised and has a very nice communal kitchen/dining area/living room for everyone to spend time together. The host was also responsive throughout, though our concerns weren’t quick fixes so we didn’t flag. We had a few cleanliness issues, namely tied to leftover food items in the fridge along with the pool which hadn’t been properly cleaned (kids used it, but nobody was too keen to go in). We also weren’t confident the fridge was working as it should and had to throw out warm food (though freezer was all good). While there are some individual AC units, they were not in every room (which was called out in the listing). It was extremely hot and people couldn’t sleep so we purchased our own fans. This also made it so we were unable to use one of the loft common areas as it was sweltering during the day. Overall, this group has done a similar trip for 15 years and we often repeat locations, but this is one we wouldn’t return to without updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication:Travis was very responsive and helpful with any communications, from beginning to end.Amenities:The pictures don’t really illustrate well enough the features of this house. The game room is excellent, with a beautiful pool table, a poker table with chips, a nice foosball table and a nice TV. There is a small volleyball court outside, cornhole boards, and other small touches. The main deck is HUGE (about 30ftx30ft). The great room is beautiful, and open layout from great room to dining to bar to kitchen is excellent for large groups. The upstairs gathering room was big enough to play cornhole indoors during bad weather. There is a very nice smart projector in the room also. The only problem with the layout is the number of bathrooms.Kitchen:The kitchen is vast, and the cooking units and refrigerator are awesome. If you are into cooking, you will love the kitchen, but might bring your own large skillets (they just weren't big enough for large groups) and baking pans.Cleanliness and condition:This was the only real problem with the house. The maintenance crew really is not getting it done here. We had to clean several of the A/C filters just to get them running properly. One of the units did cool at all. The remote for the projector had nonfunctional buttons, so we could not use it. The door to the off-kitchen bathroom is a pocket door, and almost impossible to slide. The carpets could use a deep cleaning. We were a golf trip group, so these things were not
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025