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NEW Listing: LAKEFRONT Home w/ Dock, Theater Room, Firepit. Near Mystic, Casinos

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Sunset over the pristine lake
A winter wonderland!
Terrace/patio
Lakefront living at its best!
Use of the kayak is included for guests

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen

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Griswold, CT
  • Place, Hopeville Pond State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mohegan Sun Casino
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Foxwoods Resort Casino
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Futon

Living Room 2

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

NEW Listing: LAKEFRONT Home w/ Dock, Theater Room, Firepit. Near Mystic, Casinos

Escape to our rustic lakefront home in Griswold, CT. Our home is on an oversized lot giving you plenty of privacy and space to enjoy the waterfront. Enjoy the beautiful views (the sunsets are particularly spectacular) from multiple outdoor seating areas, the dock, or the 2 firepits. There is also a balcony off of the large king size bedroom. This home rental includes the use of the kayak at no charge.

The house is direct waterfront on Ashland Lake, a ponded section of the Pachaug River in Griswold, CT. You can fish, swim, kayak, canoe, and more in the extremely picturesque waters right off the grassy backyard of our cottage home. Use our kayak or bring your own if you prefer - you can boat right from our personal dock in the backyard.

Although you will want to spend as much time as possible enjoying the water and the views we have gone the extra mile to make all aspects of our waterfront house feel like home.

Inside you will find a game room that is perfect for all ages and a home theater room with a large projector screen. The game room also includes a new bunk bed and a Pac-Man arcade game. The main floor of the lake house includes the living room with a tv and plenty of seating, fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom, a queen sized bedroom, and a king size bedroom which has it's own sitting area, desk, and balcony that overlooks the water. Pets are also welcome with a paid pet fee. 

Important: Sheets and towels ARE included with your stay. They are washed before and after every guest, feel free to use the laundry room during your stay as needed as well. We also provide a starter pack of paper towels, toilet paper, toiletries, cleaning products, soaps, detergent, sponges, k cups, nespresso pods, and tea!

This lakehome has so much to offer! Some of the nearby attractions include:
Buttonwood Farm - known for their ice cream and sunflower fields ~ 10 minutes
Pachaug State Forest - The largest in the Connecticut state forest system ~ 12 minutes
Hopeville Pond State Park - multiple hiking trails on 400 acres of mixed woodland ~ 5 minutes
Stonebridge Farm - alpaca farm with open farm weekends ~ 8 minutes
River Ridge Golf Course - pristine golf course with idyllic views ~ 8 minutes
Mohegan Sun Casino/Arena - 20 minutes
Foxwoods Resort and Casino - 20 minutes
Mystic Aquarium and Mystic Village - ~30 minutes

Our lakehouse is the perfect getaway from many locations:
Hartford ~50 minutes
NYC ~ 2.5 hours
Boston ~2 hours

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please walk pets on the side of house by the fence. do not walks dogs in the street. neighbors dogs are not friendly and can be aggressive

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Jewett City

Located in Jewett City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Foxwoods Resort Casino and Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino are cultural highlights of the area. Travelling with kids? Consider High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge and Kids Quest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Griswold, CT

What's nearby

  • Hopeville Pond State Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mohegan Sun Arena - 22 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Mohegan Sun Casino - 24 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino - 24 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino - 24 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Westerly Station - 36 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW Listing: LAKEFRONT Home w/ Dock, Theater Room, Firepit. Near Mystic, Casinos pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at NEW Listing: LAKEFRONT Home w/ Dock, Theater Room, Firepit. Near Mystic, Casinos?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW Listing: LAKEFRONT Home w/ Dock, Theater Room, Firepit. Near Mystic, Casinos?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW Listing: LAKEFRONT Home w/ Dock, Theater Room, Firepit. Near Mystic, Casinos located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jewett City holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Clayville Pond, Hopeville Pond State Park and Pachaug Outdoor Club. Irma and Charles Levonius Preserve and Lions Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was cozy and relaxing, definitely what we needed! We spent a lot of time outdoors enjoying the fire pit, fishing, and kayaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo V.

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

Good stay!

Enjoyed the lake house, wonderful views, hosts did well to create a smooth stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen O.

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

Very nice and relaxing

My husbands birthday week and he loves fishing and kayaking and this was a perfect spot
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great place to stay

Absolutely loved our stay! It was everything we expected from the pictures and description. Kayaking on the lake was relaxing. It is just far enough away from the hustle and bustle to be convenient and secluded. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

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

Great for enjoying the outdoors!

Great place for enjoying the outdoors or watching a movie when you can't.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne G.

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

Just lovely

Beautiful,peaceful place to spend time in the fall,highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carolina D.

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

Great time

We had a great time. The house was great had all the amenities we needed. It was a relaxing vacation away from the crowd.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Super Place for a Trip!

Great lake house. Very clean and just what we expected from the listing. Owners are super responsive, reliable and accommodating. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

erica s.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Bday Get Away just Adults !!

Overall it’s a nice property!! You get what you see in the pictures!! Outside would be very nice spring/summer. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Weekend jaunt

Great place. Could have had better address number display as we got there after dark asked better heat instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey M.

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

Great view of lake

Overall experience was great. Price was fair. Could use a bit more organization but it still is a lake house and was plenty comfortable for my family. Will absolutely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin C., Darien

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

Amazing fall location

The sunset over the lake is fantastic and the leaves were all changing. There is a lot of room in the house and it is in great shape and clean. Would recommend for a getaway. It is a long ways from a major city but shopping is not that far away. Very peaceful location
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Phil T., WOONSOCKET RI

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

Nice Place for a Getaway

Our family of 2 teens and mother and father stayed in the house with plenty of room. Each kid had their own space and the place was clean and well decorated for the Christmas season which was a nice bonus. The only drawback was the beds were very uncomfortable .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jessica L.

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

Little Lake House

A decent little house, lots of space and a really nice sized yard on the water. Beautiful view. The owner was very responsive to my concerns when I reached out to her about the cleanliness on our arrival. Our stay was ok- I’m sure it’s great in the summer with kids - the yard looks wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Zendhili T.

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

Amazing location/breathtaking view!

Outdoors is well kept, Backyard view is breathtaking, overall it is a great location to stay with friends and family, there is something to do for all ages. Communication is top notch. Ashleigh is extremely friendly and replies right away!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene D., Harding

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

Lovely lake Retreat!

Beautiful older home with lovely lake accents throughout! Comfortable master bedroom with walk in closet !The furniture in the kitchen and living room were also cozy ! The extensive work on the outside decks is awesome ! We had everything we needed for a wonderful weeks stay ! Our hosts, Mike & Ashleigh , did all they could to make our stay perfect !! Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David E.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Weekend Disc Golf Trip

We rented this lake house during the last weekend of winter. It was too cold to go in the water but convenient to a handful of great disc golf courses. The house is comfortable and seems to be in the process of upgrade. The peaceful pond view and the backyard would make a nice summer setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Yaakov K.

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

Really nice stay

I liked this property a lot. It is private, on a beautiful lake/pond and it has a great deck area with two fire pits, a hammock and a picnic table. It is very quiet and peaceful. There are a few issues. The area by the house is not appropriate for swimming as it has lots of vegetation etc. to be fair, the owners were upfront about this so no surprises. The middle of the lake is much more clear. Also there is a public beach 5 minutes away with great swimming and hiking etc. The house itself was nice. The basement is fun with an arcade game in it. It does smell a bit like mildew but that was manageable. The owners were highly responsive and helpful. All in All in I had a fun time at this house and was not disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Lynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Review

So this is a 2 bedroom and a basement with beds. The basement "room" was very cold. My kids froze down there. Only one mirror in a house that says it sleeps 8. The entertainment room is part of the basement with the bunkbeds and has a projector that projects on a wall in the room. The lake is pretty and they do have kayaks and vests, that was a perk. The patio and fire pit area was spring covered, leaves and sticks. The fire pit had a huge pile of debree in it and we were afraid to light it as it was under a tree. Neighborhood was quiet but we didnt expect the trailor park next door. With anything you make the best of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Griswold lake house

We gave it a 3. swimming was not available from the dock….unfortunately the cove is weed choked in July, fishing was decent…best maybe later in the fall when the leaves fall and the water temps drop….that was a little disappointing, with a Kayak you could easily reach the main lake which was open mostly but the you'd need to be able to exit and regain your float to swim which we we not ready to attempt….we did find very nice water 3 minutes drive away at the state park. The house was fine other than the shower and vanity plumbing which while serviceable was unusual to operate and possible a scold hazard for someone. We did report some cleaning issues that the host agreed they’d look into. We did not request any return of our cleaning fee but some offer from the host along those lines would have made us feel more whole …but that didn’t happen. Over all we made the best of it and enjoyed our week a lot. The location is super if you want to visit Ledyard, Uncasville, Mystic, or even Newport.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beak S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property and the entire local area was very nice. It is located close to stores and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elyse J.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
I was very disappointed by my stay. "Swimming and fishing" were advertised but were impossible due to the excessive weeds in the lake. There were rotting deck boards and a ramp to one of the levels was broken. The concrete walkway was crumbling and there were missing fence posts in 2 places where a young child or pet could fall through to the yard far below. The counter had to be lifted in order to open/close the dishwasher door, and the kitchen windows were filthy. The water pressure throbbed so it was either too strong or too light. The shed, with the hole in the roof and rotted floor was scary. The view was pretty and the furniture was comfy, but I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ann S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was completely misrepresented. From the lovely view of the trailer park across the street with aggressive dogs, to nothing cleaned inside or out, having to lift the kitchen counter to close the dishwasher to leaving the basement door unlocked to having rebar sticking out of one of the fire pits, neither of which had been cleaned. We were devastated upon seeing this decaying property that was clearly once a gem. I am shocked this was listed as “premier”.The entire property was falling apart and NOTHING was cleaned or prepared in advance. Clearly the ratings were falsified. The “beach” is a patch of weeds next to the water. Our family vacation was absolutely ruined. If the outside lights had worked, we would have repacked that night and headed back home. Absolutely devastated.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsey S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
As previously mentioned in another review, the condition of the property grounds is depleted and impacts the ability to enjoy this property. Weeds are growing out of the gutters, windows are broken and filthy, the fire pit is not safe being on wood, there was no charcoal for the grill, and the “lake” is an overgrown pond with severe vegetation and algae and was not swimmable during our stay. The cleanliness of the inside of the house is poor. There was an inch of dust on the living room fan, urine on the basement toilet, no hand soap in the bathroom, dust on surfaces, dog hair through out the property, crumbs on the dish mat, etc. We vacuumed when we got there and filled the canister with dog fur. The kitchen floor is crumbling and the metal rim to the platform in the basement is broken and is a safety risk to young children. The basement smelt like mold. The balcony did not appear stable or safe. We expressed concerns to the hosts who did send a new charcoal grill and pack and play as the one there was broken. They did not offer to send the cleaning crew back out and when I requested a refund for the cleaning fee they stated “If and only IF you agree to not leave a review”. I assume this is not the first time this has happened and is part of the reason this property has a 9/10 rating. Very disappointed in our experience. This does not meet the VRBO standard and I expressed that to customer service. This property is not worth the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect location for us near family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Ashleigh McDonald

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Why they chose this property

The first time we visited this lake house we knew it was the perfect vacation home for our family. When we drove up to the house we parked and immediately walked to the patio to take in the view. In that moment I knew I was home. Soaking up the crisp autumn New England air I closed my eyes and listened to the sounds around me - our small children running through the large backyard, the ducks calling out, and finally the sound of the water lapping up against the dock. These are the sights and sounds that memories are made of - and that photos and videos just cannot capture completely. The is no doubt about it, this is the perfect lakefront cottage for our family. We take immense pride in our lake home and are thrilled to be able to host guests who will hopefully love it just as much as we do.

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