Lakefront Retreat Private Dock Canoe Kayak Firepit Sleeps 8 Litchfield Hills CT

Wake up to lake views from nearly every room. Step outside to your private dock, push out the canoe or paddleboards, cast a line off the dock, fire up the grill, and spend the evening together around the firepit as the sun sets over Long Meadow Lake. Just 90 minutes from New York City, this is the Litchfield Hills family getaway you've been looking for.

THE HOME
Set directly on Long Meadow Lake in the quiet, charming town of Bethlehem, CT, this beautifully renovated three-bedroom home was designed for families who want to truly unwind together. The living room is anchored by a stunning stone fireplace — perfect for cooler evenings. Steps away is the bright and relaxing sunroom with French doors opening onto an expansive deck with unobstructed lake views. The kitchen is fully equipped for real family cooking. Every bedroom has serene water and woodland views.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Bedroom 1: Double bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Living room: Sofa bed
Additional sleeping cots available — total capacity 8 guests
Three full bathrooms — no waiting

THE LAKE & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Long Meadow Lake is a quiet, no-motorboat lake — peaceful and perfect for families. From your private dock you can:
— Launch the aluminum canoe (seats 2, paddles included)
— Take out the kayak (1 person)
— Paddleboard on two included SUPs
— Swim from the dock using the dock ladder
— Fish for largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and bluegill (CT fishing license required for guests 16+)
Long Meadow Beach with lifeguarded swimming is just down the street (day pass required, Memorial Day–Labor Day).

OUTDOOR SPACES
The property's outdoor setup is exceptional — a lakeside firepit stocked with wood, a gas grill with propane, outdoor dining and lounge area, and an expansive deck with direct lake views. Waldon Field recreational area is right across from the town beach nearby.

IDEAL FOR
— Family reunions and multi-generational getaways
— Family weekends at nearby boarding schools (Woodhall School 5 min, Taft School 22 min, Frederick Gunn 20 min, Rumsey Hall 15 min)
— Weddings and events at Winvian Farm (9 min away — one of New England's most celebrated venues)
— Fall foliage trips — October in the Litchfield Hills is extraordinary
— Weekend ski trips to Mohawk Mountain (30 min)

THE AREA
Bethlehem is one of Connecticut's most charming small towns — known as "Christmas Town" — set in the heart of the Litchfield Hills. World-class dining, hiking, wineries, farms, and attractions are minutes away. Full local guide provided in the house.

NEARBY HIGHLIGHTS
Arethusa al tavolo (Top 100 US restaurant) — 10 min
Winvian Farm luxury resort & wedding venue — 9 min
March Farm pick-your-own — 5 min
Bethlehem Vineyard & Winery — 5 min
White Memorial Conservation Center (35 miles of trails) — 15 min
Mount Tom tower hike + swimming — 20 min
Historic Litchfield Green — 15 min
Litchfield Distillery (free tastings) — 15 min
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area — 30 min
New York City — 90 min · Hartford — 45 min · New Haven — 50 min

GETTING HERE
A car is essential — this is rural Connecticut. Easy access from I-84 via Route 6. Download directions offline before arriving as cell service in Bethlehem can be spotty. Nearest gas station is on Route 6 in Woodbury (~15 min) — fill up before heading in. Parking for 5 vehicles in the driveway.

NOTE
A security camera monitors the front entrance and driveway. Connecticut fishing license required for guests 16+ (available at ct.gov/deep).