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Grammy's Famous Lake House Retreat w/ Private Waterfront Access

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Grammy's Famous Lake House Retreat w/ Private Waterfront Access

Summary
Welcome to Grammy’s Lake House — a beloved 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sitting on nearly an acre with private dock access to the shimmering waters of Lake Pocotopaug. This isn’t just a vacation rental — it’s a place built on family traditions, warm hospitality, and memories passed down through generations. As Grammy’s grandson, I’m honored to share her home with guests who want the same joy and connection we’ve felt here for decades.

From the moment you arrive, the lake comes into view and life slows down. Mornings start with coffee in one of the three rocking chairs on the covered front porch, where the sun dances on the water. Afternoons are for jumping off the brand-new dock, fishing, or paddling across the lake. Evenings bring everyone together for a BBQ on the massive back deck or a game night in the cozy living room. Here, there’s room to spread out, unwind, and feel at home.

Why You’ll Love It Here:
Grammy’s Lake House has a soul — the kind of place where time slows down, laughter lingers, and the view from the porch stays in your mind long after you leave. Whether it’s the morning mist over Lake Pocotopaug, the splash of kids jumping off the dock, or the golden glow of a sunset BBQ, you’ll leave here with more than just a vacation — you’ll leave with memories.

The Space Inside, you’ll find:
- Three comfortable bedrooms, each with a queen bed, desk, and Wi-Fi so you can stay connected without losing the view.
- A bright, fully stocked kitchen with Keurig, air fryer, waffle maker, and everything you need for cooking — from big family dinners to lakeside snacks.
- A family room with board games and comfy seating for movie nights or rainy-day fun.
- Multiple gathering spaces including the inviting sitting room and a dining area big enough for everyone.

Outside, it’s all about Lake Life:
- Private dock just steps away for swimming, fishing, and boating.
- Covered front porch with rocking chairs and sweeping lake views — perfect for sunrise coffee or evening wine.
- Huge back deck with picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, and a propane grill for outdoor meals.
- Expansive yard for lawn games, birdwatching, or stargazing on clear nights.

Guest Access:
Guests have full access to the home, yard, deck, porch, and dock. The basement, attic, garage, and one storage shed are reserved for ownership use. Free driveway parking for up to 6 cars.

Other Things to Note:
- The home is over 100 years old — please treat it gently, just like you would your own grandmother’s house.
- Three exterior security cameras (driveway, garage, front door) are on-site for safety.
- Life jackets are required for all boating and water activities. No lifeguard is on duty; swim at your own risk.
- A guest binder inside the home features local dining, activity, and day trip suggestions curated from our family’s favorites.

Book your stay at Grammy’s Lake House today and discover the beauty, comfort, and charm of true lakeside living in East Hampton, Connecticut.

Property manager

Nile

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please strip beds of bedding and bring to the laundry room in the 1st floor.
We are not responsive for your belongings. Run a double check before leaving the home for good.
Bring trash and recycle to the buying a by the garage
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please ask if it's safe to use the fire pit.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

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East Hampton, CT

What's nearby

  • Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park - 21 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Wesleyan University - 23 min drive - 23.0 km
  • TPC River Highlands - 31 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Connecticut Convention Center - 32 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Dinosaur State Park - 32 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Hartford Union Station - 26 min drive
  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • Starbucks
  • ‪Robb's Farm - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Loco Perro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern on 66 - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grammy's Famous Lake House Retreat w/ Private Waterfront Access pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Grammy's Famous Lake House Retreat w/ Private Waterfront Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grammy's Famous Lake House Retreat w/ Private Waterfront Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grammy's Famous Lake House Retreat w/ Private Waterfront Access located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Day Pond State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Terramuggus and Connecticut River. Comstock Bridge and Château le' Gari' are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Grammy's Famous Lake House Retreat w/ Private Waterfront Access Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Front porch view is picturesque

Very comfortable rockers and Adirondack chairs make it easy to relax and enjoy the lake view. Our bed was comfortable, and Nile supplied all we needed with linens and soaps. We appreciated all the space and large dining table. Lake is beautiful. Very enjoyable stay. Exceptional communication with our host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ean V.

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

Great family stay!

Had a great stay with extended family. House had everything we needed plus a great view of a quiet lake. Was a nice quite place to have a relaxing fun filled weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jaime R.

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

Fun...

Enjoyable stay, nice property and great views. The home is aged, but the location is amazing! We had a nice weekend excursion to enjoy New England in October.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy M.

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

Very nice home

The home was beautiful. Some of the furniture was old and it shouldn’t be sat on plenty of room for family plenty of games to play beautiful electricfireplace,beautiful view! The beds were uncomfortable and a few things needed to be updated.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious, with well supplied kitchen and comfortable beds. We enjoyed gazing at the lake from second floor rooms and front porch. We drove to downtown East Hampton which is a pleasant throwback to small town America of the '50s..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl C.

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

Cottage stay

We enjoyed our time at the cottage. We had an air conditioning issue when we arrived, and Niles took care of it by the next day. We did not spend a lot of time there because we were with family, but we had everything we needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Very nice stay!

Really great location. Had a few beautiful winter hikes in the snow nearby. Close to plenty of amenities. Really nice lake view from the house and upstairs bedrooms. Rooms are nice and big for family hang out time and family dinners. Felt like hanging out in Grandma's house - very comfortable and homey. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Big bedrooms

Stormy outside, snug inside. Bedrooms were spacious, plenty of options for hanging out. Kitchen was well equipped. Happy with our visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette K.

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

Mothers Day

We had a fabulous time at the historic Bell house on the lake and enjoyed all that the area had to offer. The house is perfect for a large group and family to hang out. Great beds & linens provided. We will be back in the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma B.

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

Wonderful stay

We participated in a family and friends stay at Lake Pocotopaug. This is a very comfortable home to stay in. Air conditioning works beautifully. A nice size kitchen. Comfortable bedrooms upstairs. The porch swing on the front porch with a view of the lake is just the best! Our grandchildren loved jumping off the dock into the lake. The large deck allowed for our extended group to visit and feel comfortable here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy V.

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

Overall a nice stay

Overall a fine stay, it was nice to have all the space a home provides when traveling a week for work, I would consider staying here again. It is an old home and comes with all the creaks and noises, it took awhile but I did get used to it. The driveway is a bit steep/slippery in winter, need some salt on hand for that. And while it was no problem for us it's worth mentioning all bedrooms are upstairs and being an old home the stairs are narrow and steep so not for all travelers.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Traci L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance S.

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

Labor Day at Grammy’s

Had a very good time We enjoyed the front porch
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024