House in Winchester, CT

Beautiful, Spacious 5+ Bedroom House on Highland Lake with Spectacular views!

Beautiful, Spacious 5+ Bedroom House on Highland Lake with Spectacular views!

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Beautiful 5BR Lake House on Highland Lake
Exterior
Lake view of home
Beach
A beautiful location for a vacation, reunion, party or even a wedding!

Overview of Beautiful, Spacious 5+ Bedroom House on Highland Lake with Spectacular views!

5 out of 5 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Winchester, CT
  • Popular LocationHighland Lake4 min walk
  • Popular LocationWinchester Historical Society12 min walk
  • Popular LocationLaurel Lanes2 min drive
  • AirportWestfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Nature

1 Queen Bed

Nautical

1 Queen Bed

Trundle

2 Single Beds

Tv room / efficiency kitchen

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower level

Toilet

Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful, Spacious 5+ Bedroom House on Highland Lake with Spectacular views!

Looking for a vacation home? This beautiful home was built in 2009 on Highland Lake, a 444-acre lake nestled in the Berkshire Mountains of Litchfield County. Located in First Bay, walking distance to the beach and boat launch, this home was designed to share and make memories with family and friends year round, but especially in the summer. This 5+ bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom 3400 sq/ft home will sleep and dine up to 12 people comfortably. Relax and lounge in the cozy living room or peaceful sun room. Grill and eat outside on the patio and decks that overlook the lake. Cook in a state of the art fully equipped kitchen or dine out at some of New England's best restaurants. Enjoy a private dock where you can swim, fish or dock your own boat. Play games in a large yard and enjoy the jacuzzi and outdoor shower. The lower level entrance to and additional tv /rec room, half bathroom and 2nd Kitchen make it convenient to go in and out with ease. There is plenty of refrigerator space ( 1 side by side, 1 wine, 1 mini, 1 full fridge freezer on lower level )

Property manager

Amanda Zolla

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children encouraged:)

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must have a phone call with owner within 48 hours of booking.
Traveler must provide photo ID within 48 hours of booking, if requested.
Absolutely no parties or large events.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadlock

About the area

Winsted

Located in Winsted, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Winchester Historical Society and Warner Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Laurel Lanes and KidsPlay Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Action Wildlife Foundation and Flamig Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Highland Lake - 4 min walk
  • Winchester Historical Society - 12 min walk
  • Laurel Lanes - 2 min drive
  • Burr Pond State Park - 5 min drive
  • Ames Plaza Shopping Center - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 16 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 5 min drive
  • Rowley Grill & Tap - 4 min drive
  • Norbrook Farm Brewery - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, Spacious 5+ Bedroom House on Highland Lake with Spectacular views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Beautiful, Spacious 5+ Bedroom House on Highland Lake with Spectacular views! located?

This family-friendly Winsted holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Highland Lake and Winchester Historical Society. Laurel Lanes and Platt Hill State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Rita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highland Lake Getaway
This Highland Lake property was magical with its beyond beautiful fall colors rising above the lake & into the hills above. Our friends stated over & over “this place is better than we ever expected”!! A few of my friends commented several times how relaxing it felt to be by the lake & wake up to its beauty every morning! It was the perfect getaway for us 4 couples each having our own bedroom. The kitchen was so spacious & equipped with most everything we needed for preparing meals & dishes to eat off & plenty of silverware. The dining room table held 10 - 12 people easily. There was plenty of living space in the living room & sun room. Plus there were 3 1/2 bathrooms for all our bathroom needs. This was definitely the VRBO to go to with a family get together or a friends get together. Amanda was so easy to contact & go over things with. A great host indeed! My party all voted this VRBO to get a 5 Star rating for sure!!🎉👍
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Phillip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The “BEST” rental yet
The 5 bedroom home on Highland Lake in Winsted CT was by far the best rental we have had in the last 20 years. We have rented Oceanfront, Lakefront and Mountainside properties in the past and this place surpassed all of them. Starting with the extra large “Gourmet Kitchen”, spacious Dining room, living room and comfy enclosed porch overlooking the lake, down to the five spacious bedrooms, our stay was perfect. Even with the inclement weather we encountered the spaciousness inside the home guaranteed a fun and relaxing time for everyone from our 3 year old granddaughter right up through the grandparents. Amanda and her husband Larry were extremely helpful and always just a phone call away. When we mentioned the propane tanks felt a little low Larry was there the next morning and had them both filled. We rented a pontoon boat at the local Marina (2 minutes away) and all 9 of us headed out to explore Highland Lake and made a stop at the 3rd Bay sandbar where we all jumped in and had a great time. Our 5 year old grandson went fishing from the dock and caught his first fish along with many more during our weeklong stay. You will not be disappointed if you rent here and we are definitely coming back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Marcella C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation 2023
The property was Lovely with plenty of storage (clothes and groceries). The lake was beautiful, calm and great for kayaking. We would absolutely Love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/5 Good

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake getaway
Highland Lake is an amazing place to have a vacation and this house was a great place to do it at. The water is clean and refreshing and it was nice to have a little beach just yards down the street for smaller children that visited. The house was clean, updated, and had plenty of room for guests. Deck was great for cooking out or just relaxing looking out over the water. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious Family Stay
Lovely, large home with nice views of the lake. Kitchen is well-stocked, three levels of bedrooms gave everyone privacy. Deck was perfect for outdoor dining. Hot tub was a huge hit. Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Zolla

Host profile image
My name is Amanda and I have had the pleasure of caring for a lovely woman named Sarah who was injured in a terrible car accident a few years ago. She and her husband John, the owners, built and lived in this beautiful house since 2009. They have recently made the decision to move to San Antonio, TX, to trade in CT winters for a warmer year round climate. Although they are too far away now for me to continue to aide in Sarah's care, I am excited and happy for the opportunity to care for and welcome people into this home built for making memories.
Here are a few words from John and Sarah about their home:
The house is 8 years old and incorporates all of the energy efficiencies possible at the time it was built; active and passive solar, radiant heat, instant hot water, eight zone heating and air-conditioning control. In addition we installed hardwood or tile floors to minimize allergens. We consciously chose Highland Lake for its pristine water quality, excellent fishing and proximity to world famous arts/culture and year round recreational sport venues. We moved to Texas this fall so this will be the first time we rented the house. We hope you and your families will enjoy this wonderful place as much as we have.

Why they chose this property

pristine water quality, excellent fishing and proximity to world famous arts/culture and year round recreational sport venues

What makes this property unique

active and passive solar, radiant heat, instant hot water, eight zone heating and air-conditioning control

Languages:

English
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