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

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Beautiful views year round!
Sunset over the pristine lake
A winter wonderland!
Terrace/patio
Lakefront living at its best!

Reviews

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

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Griswold, CT
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mohegan Sun Arena
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mohegan Sun Casino
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State)
    ‪39 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 modern 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

Property manager

Michael and Ashleigh McDonald
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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. Prudence Crandall Museum and Norwichtown Historic Cemetery are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge and Kids Quest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mohegan Sun Arena or Senator Thomas J Dodd Memorial Stadium. 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 - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino - 21 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino - 21 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Mohegan Sun Arena - 21 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Mohegan Sun Casino - 21 min drive - 28.6 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
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬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).

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 Sprague Rod and Gun Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Great place for a getaway.

We were in the area for a wedding in Connecticut and visiting family in Massachusetts. The location was perfect being in the middle of both events. Its a very quiet neighborhood. All amenities were as stated in the listing. The bed in the main bedroom is very comfortable. We will come back if we are in the area again.bedroom was very cconformable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Maileen C.

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

Nice escape in winter

It's a gorgeous property and would be amazing in warmer weather. It was mostly clean. One star loss as the downstairs while set up for children is not safe. The sticky corner padding kept coming off and the screws used for the level change stick out for easy cuts. Also in the colder weather it's freezing down then
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

Cute lake house

Perfect for us
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

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

Nice place

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 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

Pamela V.

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

Quiet Friends Winter Getaway

We had a cozy and fun girls weekend here. Close enough to Mystic and Niantic for some shopping and dining. Even on a cold winter weekend we had a nice time and had cozy comfy evenings in, enjoying the projector room. Would love to come back in warmer months for a different experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Great stay

The home was relaxing and cozy, really was a pleasant time. Michael was super rapid responding to any communication. Very quaint home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Terry A.

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

Nice place

Stayed there durring the weekend of my sister in laws wedding down in mystic. Nice lake house. A little hard to find in the middle of the night after our flight arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and had everything we needed in the house. Check in was very easy. Will consider staying here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge G.

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

Amazing Trip - Wish We Have Stayed Longer

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful lake house! The views were stunning, and the house itself was clean, cozy, and well-equipped with everything we needed. We especially loved spending mornings on the deck with coffee and evenings by the water. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway, and we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Relaxing lake house

Really nice stay at Michael and Ashleigh's lake house. It was clean, great view, and an easy check-in process. We would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Darlene H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Weekend Getaway

The reason for the 3 stars: cleaners did not check the utensils when they emptied the dishwasher, food was still on them. We did not use the dshwasher.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

marisa m.

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

Relaxing getaway

We stayed for 4 days and 3 nights at the house. Its a great location of you want to also hit up the casinos, which we did. The area is nice and quiet so we really enjoyed sitting outside and relaxing. My only cons is the basic cleanliness/upkeep. I know that the outside will have leaves and branches due to having trees around but the corner areas of wet piles of leaves and the weeds in all the gravel made it look really unkept. Besides a few touchups of paint and cleaning of some of the wall surfaces that are touched alot like near outlets the inside is juat as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

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

Lake house

Had a nice couple of days at the house. Owners were very nice and responsive. House was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

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

Our stay at the Lakehouse

Overall accommodations were s stated. We booked there because it was the closest place to Foxwoods. We ha to run back and forth. Recommendions: While ther was a spacious yard and lovely view of the lake, the yard a decks could have cleaner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Lake House Serenity

The Lake House was exactly as advertised and was a great place to land. Sitting out on the dock first thing in the morning was very peaceful and serene. We came to CT for an extended family reunion and thoroughly enjoyed having the Lake House as our nightly landing zone/quiet place. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this location for a couple, family of 4, or more. The house could have easily accommodated more people but was very comfortable for our group of 6. Conveniently located to several family friendly activities. Great Wolf Lodge is under construction at the Foxwoods Casino which should be open in the near future.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

michael k.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

smells like mold

we did not stay it was a health hazard for my family The MOLD SMELL was worse in the basement and that was where the kids were to sleep. We drove from florida to have to find a hotel BEWARE
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura C.

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

Cute town, lake view.

Nice lake view, kid friendly with bunk beds and video game. Good distance to Conn. attractions. Very responsive owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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

Merry O.

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

Quiet getaway with beautiful water view

Loved the view of the pond from the various outdoor seating areas. The small dock was great for the best view and was fun to see the turtles. So peaceful, reminded us of a bird sanctuary. Michael and Ashleigh were very responsive to any inquiry we made. Kitchen nice size and well equipped for our stay. Especially enjoyed using one of the two fire pits for a relaxing evening under the stars. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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

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

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

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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