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The Tiny Cottage on The Ranch

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Private kitchen
Bathroom
Room
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Oakdale,, CT
  • Place, Camp Oakland
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gardner Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Gardner Lake State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Large Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
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Garden

About this property

The Tiny Cottage on The Ranch

Retreat, Romance or Family Fun Day. You have it all at your own cozy, country cottage. Evening strolls with goats to a beautiful lake sunset puts a smile on every face. Peaceful and scenic, our free range experience provides a unique interaction with pot belly pigs, chickens, rabbits, ducks, sheep & goats like none other. Fresh eggs are FREE. One exit from the casinos to get away from it all after gaming. Mystic, Beaches, Ferry to the Islands. Makes for a perfect vacation or anytime day trip.
There is a main house and one cottage on the property that you will be enjoying. As the only guest here, the entire property is for you to enjoy alone. Get in touch with nature and beautiful lake sunsets. You can also choose to take along your own full size goat for a 1 hour packing walk. The cottage is its own free standing home with on demand hot water, full bath and kitchen with refrigerator microwave and K-cup coffee maker. Coffee and our farm fresh eggs are provided free. We lay 'em and you cook 'em. So don't forget your butter, bread and bacon. TV has all steaming channels including Disney (with ESPN & Hulu), Paramount (with CBS), Netflix, Peacock, Amazon Prime (with NFL), HBO Max (with TNT, or just turn everything off and escape. The cottage is 500 square feet and completely renovated with new everything including propane gas oven, heat and A/C. The park across the street features live music (Thursdays) and farmers markets (Tuesdays) during the summer months, lit pickleball courts (we have a set for you to use), tennis courts, frisbee golf and beautiful hiking trails.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please clean up. People have been leaving dirty dishes, glasses, pans.We don't charge for cleaning and don't want to have to. Leave it same as found.

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

Oakdale

Located in Montville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean Beach Park, while Foxwoods Resort Casino and Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino are cultural highlights. Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art and Connecticut College Arboretum are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Oakdale,, CT

What's nearby

  • Camp Oakland - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Gardner Lake - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Gardner Lake State Park - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Mohegan Sun Casino - 11 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Mohegan Sun Arena - 11 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 19 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tiny Cottage on The Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tiny Cottage on The Ranch?

As of 15 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tiny Cottage on The Ranch on 17 June 2026 start from NZ$276, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Tiny Cottage on The Ranch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Tiny Cottage on The Ranch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tiny Cottage on The Ranch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Tiny Cottage on The Ranch located?

Situated in Montville, this golf cottage is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Camp Oakland and within 6 miles (10 km) of Gardner Lake and Minnie Island State Park. Hopemead State Park and Gardner Lake State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely nice and responsive. Cottage is so cute I can't wait to come back in the summer! Nice and private little place and adorable goats! If you're looking for a quiet, cute little getaway this is the place to go! Thank you Thomas for the hospitality!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were looking for a place to stay while in town for a volleyball tournament. This space worked out perfectly. We will be back! Next time hopefully we’ll have time to enjoy the farm. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cottage was perfect! The fresh eggs given to us by the host made for an awesome breakfast! The host was great! My 2 energetic boys loved every animal. The host made sure to take my boys through every fence/gate there was to get my boys front and center with the animals. This isn’t just about money him seeing my boys smile and run around with the animals definitely made his day! Left about an hour ago and my boys already asked 17 times when we are going back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Junlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a perfect place to get away from the city and feel nostalgic about the memories I had when I lived in a small village. It’s a cozy, warm little cottage—perfect for staying a few days. The setup and furniture in the house have everything we need, even for just a one-night stay. The room is clean and spotless, and very well maintained. The host, Tom, is very friendly and helped introduce us to his animals. We arrived during the first snowfall of the winter season, and the view outside the window was gorgeous. The pig and chickens were hiding in the barn to stay warm. The LaMancha goats were eating grass and even let me pet them when they came close. There were also geese walking around the yard. Overall, it was a fantastic experience staying at this little cottage.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very kind, generous and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I'll stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a nice Stay. Host was welcoming and gave a recommendation anytime I need one. Hope to be back to CT again and hopefully I can stay there. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

About the host

Hosted by Thomas DeMorro

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I've done many things in my life. I'm now trying to be a farmer and love seeing the genuine joy and smiles on people's face I meet here. That's my reward. Come enjoy what we have created for a week, a few days or even a single night just to get away.

Why they chose this property

We got lucky. We bought this property just one year ago in November 2024. Looking for a small farm and we found it right away. First house I liked. First house I put an offer on and we got it. Unreal in this market so it was meant to be and here we are sharing joy with everyone we meet. If it weren't for the "tiny cottage" that come with the property I probably would not have made the purchase. Eight month later and more time and money spent then I could have imagined, The Tiny Cottage went online August 1, 2025 and we have been overwhelmed with the results and reactions over our 5 star property and attaining super host status already.

What makes this property unique

The property feels like much more than 3 acres. That is becasue it is high, it is dry and it is level. There is also a 25 acre pond that we abut in the back. All the property is useable and walkable. The sunsets are beautiful and our goats follow guests out for evening strolls on their own. We have an 100% free range experience with the animals which is a delight to everyone who stays. It has been described by our guests as a "haven, sanctuary, and retreat" just to use a few words that we have heard.

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