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Stylish Modern WATERFRONT Cottage Near Mystic and Casinos

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View from our dock
Front of the lake house overlooking the water
The living room with 2 story loft
from the front door - sliding glass doors to screened in porch with water view
View from covered porch overlooking the water

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Griswold, CT
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Mohegan Sun Casino
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Mohegan Sun Arena
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Stylish Modern WATERFRONT Cottage Near Mystic and Casinos

Charming modern open floor plan lakeside cottage in Griswold, CT. Our home is directly on the lake. We have a dock for swimming, 2 kayaks for boating, and we have an elevated screened in porch for you to enjoy the waterfront views. Take in the sunset at dinner time or while using the outdoor firepit. There is a king sized loft bedroom upstairs and a second queen sized bedroom downstairs. There is one fully updated bathroom.

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 right off the grassy backyard of our cottage home. Use our kayaks or bring your own if you prefer - you can boat right from our personal dock in the backyard.


The house has an open concept two story living room when you walk in the door 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 and work desk. 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 lake cottage 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: 23
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 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Jewett City

Located in Jewett City, this cottage is in the mountains and on the beach. Foxwoods Resort Casino and Haul of Fame Museum are cultural highlights, 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 - 4.2 km
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino - 20 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Mohegan Sun Casino - 20 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino - 20 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Mohegan Sun Arena - 20 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Westerly Station - 35 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish Modern WATERFRONT Cottage Near Mystic and Casinos pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Stylish Modern WATERFRONT Cottage Near Mystic and Casinos?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish Modern WATERFRONT Cottage Near Mystic and Casinos?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stylish Modern WATERFRONT Cottage Near Mystic and Casinos located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Preciousmoments B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great stay

Great house for a little vacation. Beautiful view although it rained the whole trip we still enjoyed sitting in the porch. Some dishes was still dirty in the cupboard but didn’t really bother us. Overall good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Great Host

My host was friendly, hospitable and professional. The property was as described in the advertisement, well appointed and clean.
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Weekend getaway

Enjoyed our stay and it was just like we thought very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

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

Great place to go with friends

Nice and quiet place for a getaway with friends lots to do in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

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

Simple and relaxing

It was perfect for a short weekend stay with my sisters. Not too far from cute towns and amenities. Beautiful water to look at. Easy to check in and to communicate with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

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

Beautiful quiet location in SE Connecticut

We were attending a relatives wedding in Canterbury CT and found this property ideally located for this event. The property is a very cute cottage overlooking a peaceful body of water with resplendent fall colors at this time of the the year (Mid October).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amy R.

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

Quick weekend away

Lovely water access , well stocked kitchen supplies, and fun foosball for the kids. Nice home base for our weekend adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted D.

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

Nice place for a weekend stay

Nice little place for a weekend stay. All the features of a well-loved lake house. Especially enjoyed the screened in porch and simplicity of check-in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Beautiful view, Good hosts

Great weekend on the lake. Cottage is very cosy, it's clean and well maintained, easy to get to from the highway. Kayaks were great and there are no bigger boats on the lake so it was safe for the kids to kayak together too. We would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce M.

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

Rural Connecticut

Enjoyed our short visit. Clean property and comfortable beds. Short ride to hiking trails in the Pachaug State Forest. Close to stores and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Virginia Dale S.

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

Cottage in Connecticut

We rented the cottage property because it was close to family. Both the kitchen and bathroom has been update- we did not do any cooking during our stay so can’t comment on that area. But we really appreciate the instant hot water in the bathroom. We stayed in the upstairs bedroom which was comfy with lots of closet space and room.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge G.

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

Such a great trip!

We would stay again. The lake was clean and nice for kayaking and sitting and relaxing. Screen-in porch was great!!! No bugs, and very nice view of the lake. Couldn't ask for a more tranquil and relaxing setting. House was clean and the bathroom shower was amazing! 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review

quiet and not a lot to do in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

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

Amazing view's!

A nice place to get away from the stress of being a small business owner and to celebrate my birthday with family. Loved sitting on the porch in the morning and enjoying coffee and the ducks floating by. Also the amazing sunsets were wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja H.

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

Beautiful view at a great lake cottage!

Wonderful family vacation, where the kids have a loft bedroom with foosball table & games, and parents have a bedroom downstairs. Kayaks and a wonderful lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

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

Weekend getaway

Came up for a relaxing weekend getaway and was surprised how nice the home really is. Would love to come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Vacation

Found this property to be the perfect get away. House was as described and a very peaceful setting. We brought our small dog and didn’t want to leave as he loved the screened in porch
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Pleasant stay

This place was clean and pleasant. Porch looking out to lake was highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

elizabeth m.

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

quiet relaxing

The best part was no noisy neighbors. The landscaping and area was very nice ! The home is clean, we had just anything necessary to make ourselves at home and enjoy ! There are steps so it wouldn't suit some people. I loved the open kitchen feel and we didn't turn on the tv even once ! Very simple, nice rental !!! Also, very nice lake views from big sliding doors !!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Nice cottage great view

Great stay! Place was clean, modern, and up to date. Nothing more to ask for really
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

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

Wonderful getaway destination

Had a quiet and relaxing time at the property. Beautiful view, and sunsets were amazing. Close to everything you could need, but nestled in a lovely neighborhood. The porch was definitely a highlight.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Charming lake cottage - Great Views

Very nice lake cottage nestled in against lake on a quiet road. Breathtaking views, comfortable interiors, and a tranquil ambiance make this a perfect serene escape. Highly recommended! 5 stars - Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Cozy cottage on a lake

It was a affordable long weekend in a lake house. Had easy access to the highway and things to do over in mystic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis S.

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

Nice looking lake!

Nice space, great kitchen with everything we needed, nice looking lake and washer/dryer nice for travelers needs. Owner very quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

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

Beautiful View

Our stay was very nice. The property is just as listed and the view is beautiful. 20 minutes from the casinos and 40 from Mystic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Ashleigh McDonald

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests