Level, Direct Lakefront, Expansive Western Views, Beach On Candlewood Lake
5.0
Outstanding(25 Reviews)House in New Fairfield, CT
10 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
7/20-7/27 and 8/3-8/10 are prime weeks still available this summer!!!
DO NOT SEND A BOOKING REQUEST! SEND AN INQUIRY FIRST! IF YOU SEND A BOOKING REQUEST FIRST, AND WE DO NOT AGREE ON THE BOOKING, YOU WILL HAVE TO CALL VRBO TO CANCEL.
Our precious home is a direct waterfront, 5+ bedroom property with expansive, western views of Candlewood Lake. Candlewood lake is Connecticut's largest lake, spanning 11 miles and covering 5420 acres. Only 70 miles to NYC, there is no better large lake this close to the tri-state area. Large backyard with boat dock and at least 25 yards of your own sandy beach. Private large boat dock- bring your own boat or rent one. The boat ramp is 10 minutes away. New beds, furnishing and floors. Furnished screen house. 3 full baths. Outdoor fire pit in summer (indoor wood-burning fireplace in winter). Garage and parking up to 6 cars. Top-of-the-line Oled TVs with Sonos system. Highly rated Casper and Avocado Green mattresses and pillows!
There is a gentle, indiscernible slope to lake from the downstairs level. The backyard is near-level, as opposed to the vast majority of rentals on this lake that require multiple stairs to get to the lake. The flat grade is perfect for both the very young and older guests, as well as the ability for outdoor games/activities.
We have updated our home in the spring of 2022, and we are updating the backyard landscaping in 2024.
Two-night rentals will be considered only on a case by case basis and not in the summer.
Price varies based on weekend/weekday, holidays, and season.
Bedroom 1 -King foam bed. Private bath. Bedroom. 2 - Queen foam. 3- 2 bunk beds (4beds total) Bedroom 4-Queen. Bedroom 5 - Queen.
There is one flight of stairs in the home.
Getting here is best by car. However, Uber/taxi from Danbury MetroNorth station (18minute drive) costs about 20 dollars. Brewster and Southeast are the closest MetroNorth stops on the Harlem line, about 20 minutes away and about 20 dollars. The Harlem line is always a direct train out of grand central station in Manhattan. The Danbury line is either direct (during return rush hour, for example) or requires one transfer, in South Norfolk.
The house uses a septic tank system, so significant water usage and long showers are discouraged.
Please note that although we no longer accept instant booking, and you would have to fill out a template questionnaire regarding out house rules before we accept the reservation. For example, we need to know the exact number and ages of the guests, strict enforcement of noise rules, absolutely no parties or events, limited water usage due to septic capacity concerns, and clear communication about number of day guests, which have to be limited. We have the right to cancel if we are not satisfied with any of your answers. We also may not agree to some reservations over 3 months in advance, as our schedules change and we use the house often.
Please be aware that the home is protected externally by the Ring camera system.
A separate contract, stressing the house rules, must be signed before entering the premises.
DO NOT SEND A BOOKING REQUEST! SEND AN INQUIRY FIRST! IF YOU SEND A BOOKING REQUEST FIRST, AND WE DO NOT AGREE ON THE BOOKING, YOU WILL HAVE TO CALL VRBO TO CANCEL.
Our precious home is a direct waterfront, 5+ bedroom property with expansive, western views of Candlewood Lake. Candlewood lake is Connecticut's largest lake, spanning 11 miles and covering 5420 acres. Only 70 miles to NYC, there is no better large lake this close to the tri-state area. Large backyard with boat dock and at least 25 yards of your own sandy beach. Private large boat dock- bring your own boat or rent one. The boat ramp is 10 minutes away. New beds, furnishing and floors. Furnished screen house. 3 full baths. Outdoor fire pit in summer (indoor wood-burning fireplace in winter). Garage and parking up to 6 cars. Top-of-the-line Oled TVs with Sonos system. Highly rated Casper and Avocado Green mattresses and pillows!
There is a gentle, indiscernible slope to lake from the downstairs level. The backyard is near-level, as opposed to the vast majority of rentals on this lake that require multiple stairs to get to the lake. The flat grade is perfect for both the very young and older guests, as well as the ability for outdoor games/activities.
We have updated our home in the spring of 2022, and we are updating the backyard landscaping in 2024.
Two-night rentals will be considered only on a case by case basis and not in the summer.
Price varies based on weekend/weekday, holidays, and season.
Bedroom 1 -King foam bed. Private bath. Bedroom. 2 - Queen foam. 3- 2 bunk beds (4beds total) Bedroom 4-Queen. Bedroom 5 - Queen.
There is one flight of stairs in the home.
Getting here is best by car. However, Uber/taxi from Danbury MetroNorth station (18minute drive) costs about 20 dollars. Brewster and Southeast are the closest MetroNorth stops on the Harlem line, about 20 minutes away and about 20 dollars. The Harlem line is always a direct train out of grand central station in Manhattan. The Danbury line is either direct (during return rush hour, for example) or requires one transfer, in South Norfolk.
The house uses a septic tank system, so significant water usage and long showers are discouraged.
Please note that although we no longer accept instant booking, and you would have to fill out a template questionnaire regarding out house rules before we accept the reservation. For example, we need to know the exact number and ages of the guests, strict enforcement of noise rules, absolutely no parties or events, limited water usage due to septic capacity concerns, and clear communication about number of day guests, which have to be limited. We have the right to cancel if we are not satisfied with any of your answers. We also may not agree to some reservations over 3 months in advance, as our schedules change and we use the house often.
Please be aware that the home is protected externally by the Ring camera system.
A separate contract, stressing the house rules, must be signed before entering the premises.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of New Fairfield, CT
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(25 Reviews)5.0
Spacious comfortable house right on the water. We had a terrific time and all went smoothly with the rental.
5.0
The house is perfect for families with young children! Doesn't get any better than direct lake access and a small beach. The perfect view for 4th of July fireworks. Did not want to leave !
5.0
The home was exactly as advertised. My family felt very comfortable and enjoyed our brief stay. The lakeside location and views were exquisite. Kim and Chris were very easy to work with, communicate with and very accommodating to our schedule. I would highly recommend their home to others.
5.0
We had a wonderful week here! After renting four times on Candlewood Lake, we finally found a house that checks all the boxes for us and our two adult children and their partners (and our priciest to date): 3 comfortable King/Queen beds (and more for guests), 3 full bathrooms, spacious kitchen and common areas. Screened in porch was delightful as was the comfy waterfront furniture under the shaded tree, dock, kayaks and small sandy beach water access. The flat yard is rare on Candlewood and a plus for our elderly parents who came to visit. Central location on the lake was helpful despite the heavy boat traffic on the weekends. Location is ideal for shopping and dining. Only drawback was the septic, a minor annoyance in an otherwise finally appointed home.
5.0
Chris and Amy were terrific hosts, very responsive and attentive! Everything was just as advertised or better! The lake access was fantastic and everything inside was better than one could hope for! Good light, good air, great/comfy beds.
We appreciated their accommodation for our family to stay together. Would love to do it again and again and again!!!
5.0
We are a family of five that just totally loved our week at this home. Terrific location, beautiful home and wonderful owners. Hope to be back again for sure.
5.0
We just returned from our Candlewood Lake vacation and couldn’t be happier. We fell in love with the lake and were very happy with our stay at this property. We enjoyed swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. Fishing off the dock provided hours of entertainment for our 11 year old son and his friend.
The house was perfectly located, had everything we needed and was very comfortable for our party of 6 adults and 2 boys. Kim and Chris were great hosts, very responsive and remained in contact throughout our stay.
5.0
Heart of Candlewood
The house was roomy and modern, and located at the heart of the lake. We had an excellent view of all the July 4th fireworks. We enjoyed that it was very near the Echo Marina from which we rented a boat just about everyday. We also enjoyed that we were able to walk 2 plus miles each day on flat and quiet streets.
5.0
Stellar view. Great place to get away and relax with the family.
5.0
Stellar view. Great place to get away and relax with the family.
5.0
Great long weekend!
Stellar view. Great place to get away and relax with the family.
5.0
Our family of 5 and our nanny rented this house for a few weeks this summer. From start to finish, everything was wonderful. We were in communication with the owners, they are kind and responsive and helpful, very nice people. We met the next door neighbor who were very nice as well. We really enjoyed our time at Candlewood, the beach is beautiful and our kids enjoyed swimming and playing in the sand. We fished off the dock with the kids. We had 5 adults and 3 kids and the house fit us very comfortably and everyone had their own room to sleep. The community is beautiful, people are nice and fun and the community beach is clean. We had an amazing time and would love to be back! Thanks for being so kind and making us feel like we were home.
5.0
Amazing time!
Our family of 5 and our nanny rented this house for a few weeks this summer. From start to finish, everything was wonderful. We were in communication with the owners, they are kind and responsive and helpful, very nice people. We met the next door neighbor who were very nice as well. We really enjoyed our time at Candlewood, the beach is beautiful and our kids enjoyed swimming and playing in the sand. We fished off the dock with the kids. We had 5 adults and 3 kids and the house fit us very comfortably and everyone had their own room to sleep. The community is beautiful, people are nice and fun and the community beach is clean. We had an amazing time and would love to be back! Thanks for being so kind and making us feel like we were home.
5.0
You can’t beat Candlewood Lake in the summer!
Kim and Chris were wonderful hosts - very responsive and proactive with communication.
It is hard to beat how beautiful Candlewood Lake is in the summer and this house is a great family base. Plenty of room for all of us to spread out, and kids loved the bunk beds! I loved the expansive views off the living room, screened-in porch and master. Neighborhood was great for morning strolls, and quiet at night. Getting out on the water in the kayak and on the paddle board was awesome, right off the beach! Thank you for the great stay!
5.0
This is an absolutely beautiful place. The sunset aligns with the large living room window and the lake. It was such a peaceful and restful getaway from the city, also very safe and quiet. There is a lot of great hiking in the area for all levels. The communication with the owners was straightforward and easy. We said good-bye to 2020 in this wonderful house on the lake and in nature watching the birds. It was perfect.
5.0
Peaceful getaway
This is an absolutely beautiful place. The sunset aligns with the large living room window and the lake. It was such a peaceful and restful getaway from the city, also very safe and quiet. There is a lot of great hiking in the area for all levels. The communication with the owners was straightforward and easy. We said good-bye to 2020 in this wonderful house on the lake and in nature watching the birds. It was perfect.
5.0
The view from the main room is just amazing. Even in November we were able to use the kayaks. Lots of great hikes in the area. The house was clean and very spacious.
5.0
Great weekend getaway
The view from the main room is just amazing. Even in November we were able to use the kayaks. Lots of great hikes in the area. The house was clean and very spacious.
5.0
Terrific family vacation house
The panoramic view of the lake from the living room is a spectacular first impression. And every night we enjoyed family games there. The bunk beds were a big hit, and the dock is so easy to launch from. A level yard, not always the case at Candlewood, made outdoor activities possible.
5.0
A truly magical place
I use to be an ocean person my whole life but This place changed me. Wonderful house and location. Rented boats and pulled them up to the house. Went kayaking, relaxed in the sun and ate great food. The owners we super helpful and we definitely want to return.
5.0
We stayed here for Thanksgiving with our family and a friends family. We were 4 adults and 4 kids and it slept us all very comfortably. We probably could have slept 4 more kids comfortably. We also exercised the kitchen heavily - it has two ovens and a good layout. And the living room upstairs has a great couch for conversation or watching the big screen. The views of the lake in mid-afternoon are phenomenal.
5.0
Wonderful lake house
We stayed here for Thanksgiving with our family and a friends family. We were 4 adults and 4 kids and it slept us all very comfortably. We probably could have slept 4 more kids comfortably.
We also exercised the kitchen heavily - it has two ovens and a good layout. And the living room upstairs has a great couch for conversation or watching the big screen.
The views of the lake in mid-afternoon are phenomenal.
5.0
Amazing Lake house and Perfect for all ages!
What a fantastic week! This house is beautiful. It was so clean and comfortable with many amenities. Lots of space with comfortable bedroom options. As you walk into the home, the open concept and amazing views from to the lake is breathe taking. We so enjoyed the screen in porch too.
The views were spectacular, and the water is so clean right off the private beach and excellent dock.
We enjoyed many days playing and relaxing at the beautiful lake. We all swam the entire week. The waterfront and excellent dock make it fun jumping off and floating with tubes and noodles. We kayaked around the lake daily, the firepit provided campfire for making smores!
Our family really enjoyed the back yard. It was easy to play frisbee and allow us to easily wheel my 93-year-old mother down to the lake. With beautiful trees for her to have shade and enjoy the days with us.
I highly recommend this home for a family vacations, as there is plenty of room for everyone. Lastly, the owners are a pleasure to work with and is an outstanding communicator.
5.0
What a fantastic week! This house is beautiful. It was so clean and comfortable with many amenities. Lots of space with comfortable bedroom options. As you walk into the home, the open concept and amazing views from to the lake is breathe taking. We so enjoyed the screen in porch too. The views were spectacular, and the water is so clean right off the private beach and excellent dock. We enjoyed many days playing and relaxing at the beautiful lake. We all swam the entire week. The waterfront and excellent dock make it fun jumping off and floating with tubes and noodles. We kayaked around the lake daily, the firepit provided campfire for making smores! Our family really enjoyed the back yard. It was easy to play frisbee and allow us to easily wheel my 93-year-old mother down to the lake. With beautiful trees for her to have shade and enjoy the days with us. I highly recommend this home for a family vacations, as there is plenty of room for everyone. Lastly, the owners are a pleasure to work with and is an outstanding communicator.
5.0
Great Lake Getaway
Great location on the lake. Rented a boat for tubing & skiing. Second time for this house. Memories made for me with my kids/grandkids. I had owned a house down the block! Familiar territory!
5.0
Relaxing by lake.
Very comfortable home that easily accommodated 8 adults. We never felt on top of each other. The views of the lake was spectacular. We will come again.
5.0
Beautiful house beautiful view
We were a group of 12 and this house was perfect for us. Their is plenty of room within the 2 floors to give everyone their space without feeling crowded. It was immediately apparent that the owners put a lot of care into this home as it was well maintained and decorated beautifully.
The icing on the cake for us was the amazing view of the lake you get from the large living room window. The pictures in the description are nice but it is not the same as actually seeing it. The view was beautiful.
The owners were also great to communicate with and were very accommodating to our requests. The next time we are in the area our entire group would choose to stay here again.
5.0
We had the most amazing weekend at this beautiful home. Not only was the house immaculate but it was decorated beautifully. The kitchen had everything you needed to make a great meal. The dining area which is right off of the kitchen, made entertaining so easy. There was so much space to hang out and so many different seating areas that we never felt crowded.
I always have a difficult time sleeping on a strange bed but these beds were so comfortable! Honestly the best beds and pillows of any rental or hotel I’ve ever stayed in.
We were 12 people- 3 couples and 6 kids.
Each family had their own bedrooms and bathroom. When the kids got too noisy we were able to send them downstairs to play. The house is very kid friendly.
On Saturday we hung by the lake and even though the weather is turning the kids were able to put on bathing suits and stick their feet in. In the evening we made s’mores which was a huge hit.
I would so love to stay at this house again. It is so peaceful to have a morning coffee admiring the gorgeous view I’ll be dreaming about it for weeks!
5 stars!!!
5.0
Amazing home with a beautiful view
We had the most amazing weekend at this beautiful home. Not only was the house immaculate but it was decorated beautifully. The kitchen had everything you needed to make a great meal. The dining area which is right off of the kitchen, made entertaining so easy. There was so much space to hang out and so many different seating areas that we never felt crowded.
I always have a difficult time sleeping on a strange bed but these beds were so comfortable! Honestly the best beds and pillows of any rental or hotel I’ve ever stayed in.
We were 12 people- 3 couples and 6 kids.
Each family had their own bedrooms and bathroom. When the kids got too noisy we were able to send them downstairs to play. The house is very kid friendly.
On Saturday we hung by the lake and even though the weather is turning the kids were able to put on bathing suits and stick their feet in. In the evening we made s’mores which was a huge hit.
I would so love to stay at this house again. It is so peaceful to have a morning coffee admiring the gorgeous view I’ll be dreaming about it for weeks!
5 stars!!!
5.0
Great property, GREAT VACATION!
We found this property on a whim and it was still be remodeled when we booked it. We took a gamble with not having current pictures of the property. It worked out great! The house and set up worked well for us. Nice quiet neighborhood. The waterfront is what makes this property the best. It is flat walkout to the water. This was crucial for us as we had little kids and elderly with us. The beach was small but very nice. It has a great dock. It does get busy with boat traffic but the swimming area was well protected by the large dock. Kayaks and a paddle board were provided and we enjoyed them a lot. Owners were great to work with. Very accommodating and helpful. They would check in periodically during our stay. They don’t have cable, they have Netflix and To be honest we never needed the TV anyway as we had so much fun without it. Beds were comfortable and would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to get away at Candlewood Lake!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in New Fairfield?
The average price for a rental in New Fairfield is $710 per night. This rental is $831 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Level, Direct Lakefront, Expansive Western Views, Beach On Candlewood Lake . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Level, Direct Lakefront, Expansive Western Views, Beach On Candlewood Lake pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Level, Direct Lakefront, Expansive Western Views, Beach On Candlewood Lake ?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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