Excellent hosts, very clean, very nicely decorated, beautiful surroundings and lake. We will try to come again. I strongly recommend this place!

We had a truly wonderful time in CT. The cottage was charming and we enjoyed coffee on the balcony every morning. The lake was very relaxing for us parents and there was plenty for the kids to do... Fishing, kayaking, swimming and jumping from the dock. Would recommend this place to everyone.

This is one of those hidden gems that you want to keep secret. The cottage is clean, comfortable, well equipped and FUN! The Lake is clean, pristine and full of fish, and delightful for tubing, kayaking or just staying cool on a hot summer day. We are grateful that we found this gem, practically in our back yard. We are grateful that the owners will share their sweet spot in Billings Lake!

The cottage was clean and well decorated with new appliances. Sheets, towels, and bedding were all clean and well cared for. Grill and outdoor fire pit made for a great evening cooking out. Waterfront toys (kayaks and hydrobikes) entertained the kids. Lake was pleasant to swim in. Cottage is off the beaten path enough to be a quiet place to stay, but relatively close to beaches and other entertainments. Overall a great place to stay!

While other New Englanders may be flocking to New Hampshire and Vermont, we found a hidden gem in Connecticut. North Stonington and Billings Lake is absolutely beautiful. The area is seemingly remote and agricultural but you are less than 30 minutes away from everything - beaches, casinos, and wineries. And after a day's outing, you get to go home to a relaxing location directly on the lake - perfect. The home afforded all amenities you could possibly need. There were all manner of water toys to keep you occupied for hours on a pristine lake. The hydro-bikes were more fun then I thought they would be and perfect to tour the lake. Our only regret was not being spry enough to traverse the stairs to the water more often - they are not for the faint of heart. You'll learn how out of shape you really are on the climb back up.. Thanks for providing us a great location for a weeks-long relaxing vacation.

Lovely place for family. The house is really charming with many things included and a great balcony to read, play games, enjoy the sunrise... A lot to do at the lake with warm and clean water. We recommand it warmly! Annie, Québec city

I bought a Powerball ticket hoping to be able to retire early and buy a property just like this! Everything was there that you need. We were there to visit our son that is in the Navy, and we had the most awesome time. I can't wait to rent the same property the next time we go visit our son. If you are looking to rent a property in Connecticut, this one is it!

This is the third summer members of my family have stayed at the cottage, and there may be more visits in our future. The cottage is compact but comfortable, and the lake was cool, clean and refreshing. With air mattresses, inner tubes, hydro bikes, and kayaks, the kids always had something to keep them busy and happy. We love it here.

Spent a week here and enjoyed every minute of it. All you need is a bag of clothes. Everything was provided to enjoy the lake life. Very peaceful lake and not crowded at all. Hydro bikes were fun to fish off of. Swimming hole was great with springs as you swim out from dock to cool off. We will be back for sure. Cottage is clean and well kept.

We visted for a week in mid October. We hit the fall colors just right and it was stunning. Peacful, quiet, romantic away from it all. The cabin sits high above the lake with easy although steep access to the lake. Each morning and evening we were greetwd with stunning sunrises, sunsets and moonrises over Billings Lake. The map point shown on the website is not quite the location it is slightly south on the lake on Cedars Road. You can actually access from Billings Road to Cedar Road or Legendwoods Road to Cedar Road. The owners and Kim who let us in were delightful. Wifi and cable worked well except for a brief xfininty outage which Sheri helped us find out about. Cell phone covearge as others have mentioned is sketchy. The landline is great for people to call you. The decor should please the fishing enthusiast...very cute. the cabin is comfortable and well equipped eapecially with games, movies and water toys (Bicycle boats, kayakes etc) On the weekend we saw quite a few fisherman on the lake. Otherwise it was very quiet at this time of year. If you are looking for city life or close to touristy spots this is not it, however it is not a long drive to Stonington, Mystic or Watch Point. We spent one day travelling over to Plymouth. We highly recommend Clyde's Apple Mill if you are in the area. It is the oldest operating steam powered apple mill in the US. It operates from Sept-Nov check their website. Bed downstairs was comfortable. This cabin coukd accomodate two couples or a family of six. The kitchen woukd be small for multiple cooks but there is a grill outside. TV with cable downstairs and for movies upstairs. Soapstone wood stove available and outside firepit. Picnic table, lots of chairs etc. Water sports, hiking, bird watching and relaxing. We had great waerger and a relaxing time. Away from it all!

This place is awesome! Taking a walk is so relaxing, hydrobiking is awesome and having fun kayaking! We saw lots of fish and a blue heron. Lots of swimming down at the end of the lake was fun too. The house has just about everything you need to cook a meal. Beds were very comfy. Loved, Loved, Loved the upstairs back porch. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and Snacks were eaten up there almost daily. The view was awesome. Looking thru the photos was alot of fun too. Thank you for opening your home. Debbie and Gordon Binghamton, NY

The lake and its surroundings are so beautiful. The owner and the receptionist are very helpful and kind. I shall recommend it for those who love the nature and beautiful scenery.

This is a very beautiful home set high above a quiet lake. The house was extremely clean and well cared for with most of the essentials anyone would need. It's especially nice that the linens were provided, there is a washer and dryer, and the place is air conditioned (during our terribly hot week). The abundance of water craft made it so enjoyable for all age groups. The only 2 down sides: It is definitely not handicapped accessible. If you want to get down to the lake there are over 70 stone steps to reach the bottom. Going down is easy - coming up , especially on a hot, humid day, is another matter, especially for older people or those with respiratory issues or bad knees. This was clear in the description of the home and should be taken seriously. Also, the cell phone service is very spotty, or nonexistent, depending on your carrier. There is a house phone for emergencies. All in all, it was a wonderful vacation for all of us, ages 8 - 70. There is a lot to do in the area as well if you have a rainy day.

As depicted, recently remodeled cottage sits on a cliff overlooking beautiful lake. Lots of lake toys, including life jackets for children, (hydro-bikes were great fun), and bicycles for seeing the neighborhood. Fully furnished kitchen, incl BBQ tools. Wi-fi included & worked great, but no (Sprint) cell phone reception. Safe, but steep, walkway down to lake. Short drives to coastal attractions, Rhode Island, and Foxwood.

The title says it all. My close friend and I have been taking our children on group vacations for years, and this was definitely one of our best trips ever. We spent a long weekend at the lake with our five teenagers, and everyone had a fabulous, relaxing time. The cottage is just lovely, with everything you could possibly need provided, and the upstairs space easily accommodated all of the kids. We loved hanging out on the upstairs, covered balcony, with its comfy furniture and stunning views of the lake. The lake itself was, of course, a big hit -- the kids loved the hydrobikes, canoe, and kayak, and the adults loved reading on the dock, with our feet in the water, enjoying the tranquility. We are already discussing doing it again next summer; when you find some place that five teenagers can agree upon, it is a keeper! Thanks for sharing your beautiful cottage with us. And a special thanks to Kim for taking such good care of us.

Simply a wonderful place to stay. We loved having morning coffee on the balcony and watching the morning mist fade from the lake as the sun crawled over the eastern hills. I kayaked around the lake every morning in serene bliss. I am not a bird expert but I believe a Great heron and a Cormorant were my only companions at such an early hour. Our kids, aged 5 and 2 spent hours every day in the wading pool constructed down by the dock and evening canoe rides with the family were capped off with toasted marshmallows by the fire. It is just minutes away from everything that we missed about Connecticut. 20 minutes to Mystic Aquarium and Seaport. 15 minutes to the beach. We even got a night out with out the kids and dined (adult style) and danced at the casino 5 miles away. Our last night there we ate lobsters at Skippers Dock and were treated to a beautiful sunset over the ocean. It is hard to believe you can get away from it all and still be so close to everything. Every place is what you make it. All we can say is that this place gave everyone in our family great memories. Hopefully when we come back up next year we can stay here again.

The cottage was wonderful-it was clean, modern, well-stocked with everything you might need, and very inviting. Being able to eat breakfast on the balcony looking over the lake was a great way to start the day. We loved riding the hydro-bikes around the lake, which was never crowded. It's not far from Mystic, which is a really interesting place to visit. The owners were very friendly on the phone and their cousin who lives nearby was extremely helpful (when we realized that we had left a piece of luggage behind and she had it shipped to us). I highly recommend this cottage.

We were graciously accommodated at the last minute for an anniversary get-away. The cottage itself appears to be newly remodeled,is decorated warmly, was perfectly clean and very comfortable. It has a lovely 2nd floor balcony overlooking the real attraction: the pristine lake. Although the lake is ringed with cottages the property feels very private. There are water bikes, a pedal boat, a canoe and kayak for exploring the water - we were mostly content to relax and take in the view - especially the sunrise over the water and the amazing night sky with so little "light pollution." So very grateful for a truly romantic weekend - but we will be back next year with the kids since it seems a great place for family fun as well!

House was in good shape. Lake was clean and beautiful! We would rent it again! Quaint and quiet cabin that was just the right size for a family of 4!

Wonderful find! You’ll drive into the woods to find the house nestled in the back atop a cliff. The home was spic and span smelling of freshness. The floors, appliances, walls and even décor is all brand new and thoughtfully chosen. We wanted a restful getaway looking of cooking with fresh local produce and lazy days on the lake. This delivered. The kitchen is well stocked with every appliance there are nearby farms, markets, even home-made ice cream shops. We spent hours on the lake with the multiple water toys that come with the house. There were water bikes, a canoe, paddle boat and even floats to lie around on. We barbequed and sat at the picnic table overlooking the lake, had brunch on the 2nd floor balcony watching the sun rise and took in the last bits of sun in the evening laying on the large rocks at the edge of the water. Neighbors were so friendly and helpful often stopping and chatting as we passed each other on the lake or passing us as we hiked through the woods. The lake was definitely large enough to keep yourself busy and it was never overrun by crowds and tourists. This is'nt a touristy area rather it’s a lovely community of regular vacation home-owners. My nephews came to visit and had no problem wading into the water for their first lake experience ever. The home owners have built a mock beach at the water’s edge such that kids can walk in for about 6 feet of a protected walled off area where the water only comes up about 2 feet and the bottom is covered with sand. The 2 year old loved to just splash around that area and count the fish. We took them out on every water toy there and they had a blast! They seemed much less scared then when they are at the beach because there’s no fearful waves or as the 4 year old said…no sharks! That being said when it rained for two days straight there was enough close by to keep a 2 & 4 year old busy indoors. There’s the kid arcade in Foxwoods and Aquarium in Mystic. Everything seems to only be 20minutes away, even Rhode Island and the popular Misquamicut beach near Westerly. We spent a wonderful night there at the drive in watching Goonies after the kiddy rides and waterslide park across the street. Watch Hill had beautiful homes and Mystic had their famous delicious pizza and unique boutiques. I recommend it highly though I hope that doesn’t mean that it’ll become the next hot spot to visit because it’s nice and peaceful just the way it is!

Thank you so much for this amazing vacation rental. My husband and I were looking for something last minute and we were accommodated so quickly and with the highest customer service. The property was more than we could have imagined. The photos do not do it justice. The lake right at your disposal at all times just by walking down the perfectly planned "natural" stairway. The lake was so clear, beautiful, quiet, and quaint. We traveled to nearby Rhode Island Beaches only about 20 minutes away. We enjoyed the surf and sun and still came back to a lovely quiet home in the woods to enjoy a quiet evening. We also went to Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos just minutes from the property. We toured some wineries, purchased native corn and cooked it on the grill provided by the owners. There was so much to do but, also the option to just chill out and relax at the lake. We went swimming in the lake and swam out to one of the little islands in the water. There were fun water bikes and several other water flotation devices for our pleasure supplied by the owners. There were enough beds for myself, my Husband, and also my Parents. There was a beautiful covered patio upstairs off of the bedroom that was lovely for sipping coffee in the morning and watching the sun come up. It was also great for having appetizers in the evening or sipping wine. Thank you so much for the lovely vacation!