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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6889 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Watertown, CT
  • Place, Lake Winnemaug
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Rock State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Palace Theatre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Watertown

This cottage is located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Winnemaug and within a 10-minute drive of Black Rock State Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Winnemaug - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Black Rock State Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Lake Quassapaug - 10 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Palace Theatre - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Waterbury Green - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Meriden Station - 26 min drive
  • Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Martino's Pizzaria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 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.

Guest Cottage on Country Estate

Welcome to our 2 bedroom guest house in the center of Watertown! The property sits on a 7 acre estate designed by Olmsted and Sons. The lovingly renovated original guesthouse offers 2 large bedrooms with queen size beds, a comfortable living room with a Murphy bed and a working fireplace with access to a covered outdoor dining area surrounded by a private backyard. There is a campfire area and additional outdoor seating.

The property is surrounded by a stately stone wall and magnificent towering evergreen trees. The guesthouse also has a fenced-in backyard suitable for an apartment size pet (with supervision). The modern kitchen has granite counter tops and full-size appliances, appropriate pots, pans, utensils, seasonings and spices, and a useful assortment of small accessory appliances. A gas grill is provided in the front of the house, easily accessible from the kitchen. There is a small dine-in area in the kitchen.

The master bedroom has a queen size bed, TV, dresser, and 2 closets. The second bedroom has a full size bed and a desk for remote work.
The bath has a full size-size tub with shower, and linens and towels are provided. The Living Room has a sofa, loveseat and a TV. There is a full laundry available in basement.

The guesthouse has commercial enterprise-class WiFi that can dependably support multiple users and devices for streaming entertainment and video conferencing remote work. Natural gas hot air heating and seasonal air-conditioning units are provided.

Weekly, Summer, Monthly
Walk to town, 2 minutes to Taft, close to Rumsey Hall, Frederick Gunn, Westover Schools.

The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: You can go outside

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 889 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
The laundry is in the basement out the door the the garage and the first door on left - leave dirty towels on the bathroom floor. Burn off grill after use and shut off gas to the grill and tank.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
May consider small parties, must check with Owner.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can go outside

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
Note from host: May consider small parties, must check with Owner.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: May consider small parties, must check with Owner.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Guest Cottage Country Estate Newly Renovated Watertown
Estate ly Renovated Watertown
On Estate Newly Renovated
Guest Cottage on Country Estate Newly Renovated
Guest Cottage en Country Estate recientemente Renovado
Guest Cottage on Country Estate- Newly Renovated Cottage
Guest Cottage on Country Estate- Newly Renovated Watertown

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Watertown, close to The Christmas Shop, Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden, and Mattatuck Museum Arts and History Center. You'll also find Black Rock State Park and Lake Quassapaug within a short drive.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford), which is 16.3 mi away (22 minutes by car). Another top airport is Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal), which is around 25.4 mi away.

Guest Cottage on Country Estate Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was great, very comfy bed, hosts were wonderfuk
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

DONALD B.

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

Friends and family visit

the location and size of cottage were just what we were looking for.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashton J.

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

Great spot for a getaway

My husband and son stayed here for 5 days. They had a fabulous time hiking in the state park nearby. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

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

Cozy

The cottage was very comfortable and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

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

Quaint countryside stay

Host was very responsive and friendly. We had
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good.
I would love to suggest... TURNIG ON a LIGHT at DRIVEWAY Entrance
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

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

Extended stay

Delightful little cottage on a large estate. Plenty of privacy. Easy access to the highway. Wonderful and responsive hosts on the property.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE S.

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

Quaint cottage

Great location. Faye accommodated us for a few extra days. We had our hardwood floors refinished and it was perfect for us checking in on our house. Pet friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia Z.

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

Close to wverythibg we needed

Quaint.Just the size for 2.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Fantastic

Beautiful cottage, spectacular property, wonderful hosts. Not sure what else to say? We came up to CT with our pup to look at areas we may want to move to. The cottage was perfect for us, nice and private and lots of land for our pup to walk. Great state park a few miles away and plenty of good restaurants nearby. Very happy!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

douglas h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

over all it was a nice place to stay

try to get in touch with the owner several times by text about a couple of issue's but got no response back from her which got me a little annoyed
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

The Garden Cottage

Staying at the Garden Cottage was a serene and peaceful get away after losing a very dear nephew. Faye and family allowed my local family to come to visit and enjoy the peace and serenity of the country surrounded by the beauty of the flowers and nature. Its fragrant scent still lingers. Thank you Pam
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christa B.

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

Quintessential New England

Super charming cottage! Loved being surrounded by flowers in bloom; enjoyed morning coffee in outside space. Interior lovely with well chosen antiques/vintage appropriate items. I was worried about white couches with a hubby and a teenager, but there were covers for protection. We did not cook or needed a kitchen for meals, just made coffee, but could have easily done so in well equipped kitchen. No room for three to sit in kitchen, but did not need to. Lovely stay with friendly hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ellen H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

very disappointing trip

I was disappointed with the cleanliness of the house and the bed in one bedroom was very uncomfortable . The house does not look like it was renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chele H.

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

Adorable house on beautiful property

This cottage is adorable and charming on a large hillside property. I was in the house for a month. The owner is lovely and accessible The fenced yard is perfect for traveling with a pet and the walks down the large hill to the stream are even better. The house is comfortable as is the bed in the front bedroom. Things that make the house four star instead of five star are the mediocre quality kitchen furnishings, a noisy sump pump, mismatched and somewhat older bed linens and towels, less than abundant hot water, and an address that makes receiving deliveries in any many very challenging (too long to explain but trust me that I spent a lot of time directing UberEats, Instacart, UPS, and FedEx). Despite these imperfections, I loved my stay and would stay again if I was in the area. (With the hope that the owner would elevate the comfort and raise rices accordingly.) I’m rooting for this charming house to succeed even more than it already has.
Stayed 25 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cassandra C.

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

Great location, could use a few tweeks

The location is great, the cottage cozy with enough space for 4 adults (not sure 6 would be comfortable), but there are a few reasons I gave the review a 4: 1) the hot water is so hot my husband got literal burns doing dishes not realizing the water would get that hot 2) When we arrived there were no lights anywhere. The lanterns on the stone wall by the road werent on, the porch light wasnt on, at least one inside light wasnt on. It was very dark and hard to see. 3) So SO much furniture for such a tiny place. There was furniture in every doorway making getting around the cottage very awkward. We ended up moving things to get through doorways and none of us are fat. 4) Poor arrival instructions. The welcome email does not state how to get a key (the front door was left open), or how to connect to wifi (I had to email for password). There was also no exit instructions. We did the dishes and took the trash out, which really for a $300 cleaning fee was good enough in our opinion. 4) More blankets for the beds now that it is colder would be nice. Or a throw or two for the couches to snuggle up and watch TV would be good. But overall the stay was excellent. There is laundry on property making cleaning easy. It is close to Rt 8 making getting around CT very easy. The property owner is very communicative, so if there’s an issue she responds quickly (we had no issue beyond not knowing the door would be left open and not knowing the wifi PW). Also, they get a half star for having a naughty lightswitch which I appreciated. David is one of my favorite statues. Thanks for the great stay :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy K.

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

All is well in Watertown

All is well in Watertown…To be sure! You will want to stay at this lovely cottage. The host is excellent! Be sure you book it! 🏡
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chanita F.

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

Cozy Getaway

The cottage was the perfect little escape from NYC. Cozy fireplace, clean interior, fully stocked kitchen and a yard for the pooch. Faye went out of her way to help with any questions - even cleaning off my car when a snowstorm hit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris W.

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

Cozy cottage

Our stay was very nice and the owners were very communicative and flexible when the trip needed to be adjusted by a day due to a power outage in the entire area (tropical storm came through prior to arrival). The fenced yard was great for our dog, though it is just off a busy road so there is some traffic noise at peak time. Beds were super comfortable and fully equipped kitchen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

As Advertised

Our three day stay here did not disappoint. Owners responded quickly to some minor irrelevant issues.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Watertown cottage

The cottage was very cozy. Bed was comfortable. I would stay here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia U.

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

Would definitely stay here again.

We were in the area for a 50th high school reunion. The cottage was exactly what was presented. It was comfortable, clean and homey. A wonderful New England experience. Pretty peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Lovely Cottage in a great location

We had a great time staying in this lovely traditional cottage with lots of character in Watertown. It was very comfortable with a good bed, lcosy living room and a very well equipped kitchen. It is surrounded by a nice garden, lovely for sitting out in the sun. It is located within walking distance of Watertown centre., where there are good food shops, restaurants and bars. We ate at the local Thai restaurant where the food was outstanding. Faye and Paul were very welcoming and helpful with advice about the local area. We had a lovely day walking at the Black Rock State Park which is a few minutes drive from the property. We also visited Hammonasset , a lovely place on the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George H.

The Greatest

From the time I set foot in the Cottage I was at Home. Everything was there for my perfect Stay for my 50th Class Reunion. My Plan was to have some people over and make some music and give them some great food. Everything I needed was there for the preparation of a Wonderful Night with some of my Class Members of Darien High School Class of 1968... We set up Band Practice in the Living room of the Cottage and there was plenty of room, Even with the full size Bass that my Friend came with to get some great sound without amplification. We also had a Large Roland Electric Piano and two more acoustic Guitars. We planed and Ate for a few Hours and I invited our hosts over to hear our music, They seemed to enjoy what we were doing. I had Family and Friends who live in the area so my visits to them were very easy for me to make. I have stayed in many places and I will say this was tops for me. You will not find a more comfortable Home away from Home then the Cottage in Watertown. Ct. Gorgeous in every Way.The only down fall of the trip was I had to Leave...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Super cute place!

My dog and I enjoyed our stay here. The house is small but really cute and cozy. The backyard is nice and shady, with a pretty stone wall surrounding it. Faye, the owner, is really helpful -- she was very responsive to every request! This house is very close to the main house but from the back yard you can't even tell (you can see it from the front). Feels somewhat secluded. Faye also encouraged us to walk around the rest of the property (gorgeous!) A few things you should be aware of: - the hot water is REALLY hot once it gets going! Which is awesome but be careful with little kids - in the bathroom, the hot and cold is reversed - there is some poison ivy in the backyard so if you have kids show them what it looks like so they can avoid it - there is no central air but the window unit does a great job of keeping the place cool - if you are having problems with the internet, call Faye and she can reset it for you. I was able to use my phone as a hot spot without any problems, though; cell service was great. - the stone wall surrounding the back yard is fairly short in places (4'?) so if your dog is a fence-jumper you may want to keep them on a long line or bring a tall exercise pen to keep them away from the wall. There are lots of parks and hiking trails nearby so if you bring your dog there will be plenty for you both to do!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018