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Lakefront Escape on Highland

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Winchester, CT
  • Place, Highland Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Marina at Highland Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Winchester Historical Society
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Winsted

This vacation home places you next to Highland Lake and within a 10-minute walk of The Marina at Highland Lake. The vacation home includes conveniences like a kitchen.
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What's nearby

  • Highland Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Marina at Highland Lake - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Winchester Historical Society - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Northwestern Connecticut Community College Library - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Northwestern Connecticut Community College - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arcadia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skipper's - ‬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.

Lakefront Escape on Highland

Make unforgettable memories at this one-of-a-kind, family-friendly lakehouse. Set on a private shoreline, it offers the perfect mix of relaxation, recreation, and comfort. Enjoy the cozy feel of home, resort-style fun, and natural beauty year-round, whether it’s summer on the lake, fall foliage, or a winter ski trip.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 4 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 4:00 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 doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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: 4:00 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Winsted is within a 10-minute walk of Highland Lake and The Marina at Highland Lake. You'll also find Winchester Historical Society and Laurel Lanes less than a mile away.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL), which is 25.4 mi away (45 minutes by car). Another top airport is Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal), which is around 25.4 mi away.

Lakefront Escape on Highland Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well provisioned and clean. Won't hesitate to rebook this lake house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the Lake and within walking distance to local beach. The house is fully stocked with everything you need. We had a great time and appreciated the cleanliness of the home. The host was great and easy to work with. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026