Pristine Private Lake Cottage à Hartland CT - 3 Saisons

My husband and I were joined by our children and their families to this wonderful summer home. There was plenty of room for everyone and the lake was just steps away. It was a wonderful week to reboot without the gadgets and distractions. We could have all spent the entire week on the screened in porch overlooking the lake - perfect. Hiking, bike paths, and golf were close by and Six Flags was an added bonus for the older children. The days were topped off with sunsets on the dock.

It was a wonderful week of reconnecting and spending time with our family. Definitely will return.

I hate to say anything nice about this place, because I'd like to have it all to myself as often as I can. In July, 2017, we spent our vacation at this Hartland Pond cottage for the third time. We'll be back if the owners will have us! I grew up going to a cottage on a pond in the summertime. This place is better than my memories. It is sooo relaxing. It is so peaceful. No noisy boat motors. We are occupied every day with healthy walks, swimming, fishing, canoeing, picking blueberries, playing bocce ball or tennis, biking, hiking or just exercising along the camp road which encircles the pond. Occasionally, we ventured out to nearby Riverton, where the General Store offers great breakfast sandwiches and other fare, and where Sweet Pea's provides delicious meals. But mostly, we just enjoyed the outdoors as well as the cottage - meals and reading on the screened-in porch, board games on the massive table in the great room, and catching up on our sleep in comfortable beds galore! I'm already longing to return.

My family, comprised of my 81 year old father (from Minnesota), siblings and their families (from Minnesota and Arizona), and my husband and I rented this big, beautiful lodge-like cottage for two weeks at the end of June. For the most part we had nine people, but for one weekend we had another large contingency come in and there was plenty of room. It was spacious, warm, perfectly clean, and very groovy. The second floor gives tons of privacy. The outdoor shower was fantastic! We like things that are not new and fancy. We are from the North Country and like a rustic, old fashioned vacation. Seriously, this place could not have been more perfect. The kitchen was very well equipped (the sink was fantastic). With two large tables, one in the main room, one on the majestic screened porch, eating with a large group was easy.

Additionally, the lake was so quiet, we felt like it was our private lake. Of course, it wasn't, as there are about 35 folks on the lake. But it's a peaceful place, without the music blaring and jet skis jarring one out of quietude. We were thrilled. The kids had a great time swimming at the beach across the lake, but just a short canoe ride or walk around the lake. My sister and I swam every single day, and many days across the lake (no motors=no fear).

My dad likes to tool around in the car and explore the environs, so we had a blast going on day trips to Winsted (great thrift stores!), Great Barrington, Farmington. The landscape was a pleasant surprise to everyone; the mountains and streams, and historical sights, brought a nice dimension to the trip.

If you want old-timey, rent this place. I shed real tears when we had to go back to our apartment in New York City.

We absolutely loved this house! The house was clean and large, with plenty of room for our big family. The view from the porch is lovely, and the pond was fantastic for swimming, boating, and fishing. We especially loved the peace and quiet, it was incredibly relaxing. Thanks so much!

This stay was our second visit to this peaceful cottage on the lake. The first time was for a family wedding at the lake, and it was a bit hectic. This time around, it was to relax and enjoy what this lake community has to offer. We could not have had a better time. This is a wholesome experience, where you see your young children learn how to paddle a canoe, fish, jump off the raft at the beach and swim to shore, and hike the trail to the Hogback Reservoir overlook. We picked blueberries, which are abundant in the field next to the clay tennis court and bocce ball court. And, yes, we played tennis and bocce ball, for which the equipment is stored right next to the court. A jog around the lake - mostly on the camp road - is a must after all of the dinners which just seem to taste better at the lake. We were so active during the day, that we almost didn't notice that there is a nice flat-screen television in the cottage, which did provide a movie night for the young ones one night. Finally, there is a nice selection of board games, and our Monopoly game lasted three nights. All of us cannot wait to go back.