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Guest Cottage on Country Estate

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

Step into this charming 2-bedroom guest house nestled in the heart of Watertown. Enjoy a warm evening by the fireplace, outdoor dining on the covered patio, and stargazing around a campfire area surrounded by towering evergreen trees and stately stone walls.

Wonderful

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
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.

Guest Cottage on Country Estate

Welcome to our 2 bedroom guest house in the center of Watertown! The property sits on a 7 acre estate designed by Olmsted and Sons. The lovingly renovated original guesthouse offers 2 large bedrooms with queen size beds, a comfortable living room with a Murphy bed and a working fireplace with access to a covered outdoor dining area surrounded by a private backyard. There is a campfire area and additional outdoor seating.

The property is surrounded by a stately stone wall and magnificent towering evergreen trees. The guesthouse also has a fenced-in backyard suitable for an apartment size pet (with supervision). The modern kitchen has granite counter tops and full-size appliances, appropriate pots, pans, utensils, seasonings and spices, and a useful assortment of small accessory appliances. A gas grill is provided in the front of the house, easily accessible from the kitchen. There is a small dine-in area in the kitchen.

The master bedroom has a queen size bed, TV, dresser, and 2 closets. The second bedroom has a full size bed and a desk for remote work.
The bath has a full size-size tub with shower, and linens and towels are provided. The Living Room has a sofa, loveseat and a TV. There is a full laundry available in basement.

The guesthouse has commercial enterprise-class WiFi that can dependably support multiple users and devices for streaming entertainment and video conferencing remote work. Natural gas hot air heating and seasonal air-conditioning units are provided.

Weekly, Summer, Monthly
Walk to town, 2 minutes to Taft, close to Rumsey Hall, Frederick Gunn, Westover Schools.

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: You can go outside

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service

Location highlights

In a rural location
In a village
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
On a river

Things to do

Optional golf privileges
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water tubing nearby
Winery tours nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 889 square feet

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

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 the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

The laundry is in the basement out the door the the garage and the first door on left - leave dirty towels on the bathroom floor. Burn off grill after use and shut off gas to the grill and tank.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

May consider small parties, must check with Owner.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You can go outside

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

Note from host: May consider small parties, must check with Owner.

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Guest Cottage Country Estate Newly Renovated Watertown

Estate ly Renovated Watertown

On Estate Newly Renovated

Guest Cottage on Country Estate Newly Renovated

Guest Cottage en Country Estate recientemente Renovado

Guest Cottage on Country Estate- Newly Renovated Cottage

Guest Cottage on Country Estate- Newly Renovated Watertown

About the area

Watertown, CT

What's nearby

Palace Theatre - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
Quassy Amusement Park - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
Bantam Lake - 19 min drive - 16.9 km
Lake Compounce - 27 min drive - 29.4 km
Quinnipiac University - 39 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

Meriden Station - 26 min drive
Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪Fino Wood Fired Pizza & Bar - ‬17 min walk
‪Uncommon Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Ordinary Joe's - ‬5 min drive
‪The Middle - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Guest Cottage on Country Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Guest Cottage on Country Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guest Cottage on Country Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Guest Cottage on Country Estate located?

Located in the heart of Watertown, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Black Rock State Park, Lake Quassapaug and Flanders Nature Center. Harrub Pilgrim Memorial and Waterbury Green are also within 9 miles (15 km).