10/10 Excellent
Mary Anne O.
13 September 2025
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Mary Anne O.
Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2025
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Summer Escape on Candlewood Lake – Private Beach, Hot Tub & Cozy Cottage!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
New Fairfield, CT
- Candlewood Lake2 min walk
- Squantz Pond State Park17 min walk
- Elephant's Trunk Flea Market29 min drive
- Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom with a TV
1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed
Bedroom with a view of the Lake
1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom with heated floors
Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom with Steam Shower
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
About this property
Summer Escape on Candlewood Lake – Private Beach, Hot Tub & Cozy Cottage!
Spend your summer lakeside at this charming 2-bed, 2-bath cottage in the Knollcrest Lake Community on Candlewood Lake. Available for monthly rentals from May through August, this inviting getaway offers lake life at its best—with a private community beach just steps away!
Inside, the rustic knotty pine family room features peek-a-boo lake views, a cozy fireplace (even your pup will love it!), and plenty of space to relax. The oversized modern eat-in kitchen comfortably seats 8 and opens to the stone patio with a grill, fire pit, lounge chairs, and hot tub—perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Sleeping arrangements:
Bedroom 1: Queen bed + loft bed with a kids’ hideout & gaming station underneath - complete with twinkling lights.
Bedroom 2: Queen bed + trundle daybed with views of the backyard,hot tub & personal TV.
Extras you'll love:
*Highspeed Wifi
*(3) split unit ACs in den and each bedrooms
*Washer and Dryer tucked away in the closet
*Rustic Dry bar for day-time and evening cocktails
*Hot tub & fire pit for ultimate relaxation
*Private beach & community dock – perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding & swimming
*Heated floors to keep you toes warm in bathroom 1 & a steam shower in bathroom 2 for a spa-like experience
*Lush backyard with arbor & lounge space for summer nights under the stars
Ready to unwind by the lake? Book your summer stay now!
Inside, the rustic knotty pine family room features peek-a-boo lake views, a cozy fireplace (even your pup will love it!), and plenty of space to relax. The oversized modern eat-in kitchen comfortably seats 8 and opens to the stone patio with a grill, fire pit, lounge chairs, and hot tub—perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Sleeping arrangements:
Bedroom 1: Queen bed + loft bed with a kids’ hideout & gaming station underneath - complete with twinkling lights.
Bedroom 2: Queen bed + trundle daybed with views of the backyard,hot tub & personal TV.
Extras you'll love:
*Highspeed Wifi
*(3) split unit ACs in den and each bedrooms
*Washer and Dryer tucked away in the closet
*Rustic Dry bar for day-time and evening cocktails
*Hot tub & fire pit for ultimate relaxation
*Private beach & community dock – perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding & swimming
*Heated floors to keep you toes warm in bathroom 1 & a steam shower in bathroom 2 for a spa-like experience
*Lush backyard with arbor & lounge space for summer nights under the stars
Ready to unwind by the lake? Book your summer stay now!
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs are not allowed at the private beach.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
New Fairfield
New Fairfield is home to this cottage. Akin Free Library and Wooster Street Cemetery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Squantz Pond State Park and Bear Mountain Reservation. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Danbury Ice Arena or Danbury Sports Dome.
New Fairfield, CT
What's nearby
- Candlewood Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Squantz Pond State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Danbury Ice Arena - 18 min drive - 16.5 km
- Danbury Fair Mall - 19 min drive - 18.6 km
- Elephant's Trunk Flea Market - 29 min drive - 30.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cumberland Farms
- Biscotti's Ristorante - 7 min drive
- Rein Osteria - 9 min drive
- Down the Hatch
- Dunkin'
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
8.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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