we had a great stay at the house. It has everything you need and Tom did a great job with any questions we had. The lake is a few houses down and easy to navigate. The house was well updated with every appliance and gadget you could ever need. The beds are comfy and everything is new. We will definitely be back. The area is fantastic as well. The Seafood shack down the block was phenomenal. Breakfast from Arethusa was off the charts. Highly recommend the house and the area!!!

First off, with all the amenities this home offers, it definitely feels more like a year round house than a short-term rental cottage. There are so many thoughtful “extras” that make a stay there so relaxing! We took full advantage of the yard games as well as the kayaks and paddle boards. The location is great as well between the short walk to the lake or quick drive to close by White Memorial Conservation Center or town to shop. The owners were also very responsive to the few questions we had. We had a great stay at the Bantam Lake Cottage!

We stayed here with our extended family and couldn't have had a better time! All of the amenities here are top quality, the house is well stocked with necessities, and the rooms are tastefully decorated. We got a lot of daily use out of the kayaks, paddle boards, & paddle boat (with life jackets of all sizes provided) as well as corn hole. The water access was just as advertised, an easy short walk away, no problem for young children. Also nearby is an ice cream shop, a great bread store, seafood restaurant, and a market. Thomas was easy to contact and generous with accommodations, and left a book with all the info we'd need. We also found ice cream & drinks from local stores when we arrived, a wonderful treat to discover! We all loved our stay here and would highly recommend it to others!

Staying here with my family was a really great experience. Bantam Lake, Morris, and the greater Litchfield county area is one of the most pleasant and beautiful places in Connecticut. I grew up in this area and I return every summer. This year we chose to rent in Morris because this house had all the great watercraft available and was so close to the lake. The house was also really nice, modern, and clean. The owner, Thomas, clearly has paid attention to every detail in order to make the stay a lovely experience for the guests. I highly recommend this place and my family and I hope to return next year.

What a special place. This was our first time at Bantam Lake. We were able to swim, kayak, hike, and more. We have family nearby and they visited us each day spending time swimming. It was the cleanest and tidiest cottage we have rented over the years, and beautifully remodeled. The owner was easy to contact and responded quickly when I had some questions about the kayaks. The house was well-stocked with everything we needed – with a special treat of ice cream in the freezer upon our arrival. The AC worked well, and the weather was quite hot during our stay. It’s in a cute quiet neighborhood. I would totally recommend a stay at Bantam Lake Cottage, it was just what we needed.

My family and I stayed at The Bantam Lakehouse for a week and had such a lovely time. The house was well-equipped with everything we could possibly need, clean, and in a good location. Thomas and his family thought of everything for their home, including all the kitchen gadgets you could imagine! The walk to the lake is short and sweet, and we often had it to ourselves. We made good use of the paddle boat, the kayaks and life vests. The lake was clean and we spent all day in it. We grilled at home, had smores by the campfire, read a ton, enjoyed some nearby food (the fish market right down the street was delicious and byob! also, arethusa for breakfast, and touring/tasting at the Litchfield distillery), and even hiked the trail up to the watch tower at Mount Tom. When we arrived, there were balloons for my 3 year old's birthday celebration, and local ice cream in the freezer. You cannot go wrong booking this home for your family vacation. We had a blast and made many memories together. Thank you, Thomas and family for such an amazing week!

My family & I had a lovely time at the Bantam Lake Cottage! The Teller family were the most gracious & thoughtful hosts, and really made my family feel comfortable in their cottage. There were special treats left for all members of the family, even our little dog! Thanks so much for the perfect place to ring in the new year!

We spent a week on Lake Bantam with our two children, 12 and 8. The house is perfectly appointed with attentive hosts who have supplied everything you could want to play on the lake, modern appliances, and free streaming services for movies with the kids. They paid attention to small details, like citronella candles for grilling and s'mores out back. Walk to the lake and drive 3 minutes to nice restaurants, a market and the Arethusa Dairy and Cafe for great pastries in the morning and ice cream at night. (Oh, and our trip was delayed a day by Hurricane Ida. We were refunded a night of our stay AND the Tollers extended the rental!)

This is an awesome, well stocked vacation home with lots of thoughtful touches. We loved being such a quick walk to the lake. The kitchen and living room are great, the backyard is lovely. Would recommend the house to anyone looking to visit the Litchfield area!

This house and location were awesome! The house was fully stocked in the kitchen and bathrooms. I had shopped ahead at the Stop and Shop 10 minutes away and didnt need to go out for anything else. House was absolutely spotless and kitchen fully stocked. Best part was the garage. Kayaks, SUP, oars, life jackets, beach chairs, sand toys, fire pit, wagon to pull it all etc… not to mention the board games and books. We had Monopoly and card game tournaments while we watched the Olympics and I (the mom) read 7 books! If you love an “old fashioned” laid back vacation- you cannot go wrong with Bantam Cottage. We had the lake beach to ourselves every day! If you are there, make friends with neighbors as we met amazing people who brought us on their boats and let us fish off their docks! We are already picking out week for next summer.

My family and I just completed a week stay at Bantam Cottage and we are so happy we selected this property. All the pictures of the property are completely accurate. It is a beautiful home that the homeowner put incredible thought into. It is a very comfortable place for a family with young children. Everything was there right down to the bathroom step stools and kid-sized utensils!! The best part is the lake and the water sports- pedal boat, adult and kids kayaks, SUP board and everything to go with them, plus awesome beach toys and towels. We really didn't need to bring a thing! Beautiful yard to enjoy with corn hole and bocce, grill, picnic table, fire pit and Adirondack chairs. If you get some rain- there was even miniature golf set up in the garage, plenty of great board games in the great room, and a wonderful window seat to read in. I can't say enough about the homeowner. The communication prior to our stay was excellent. Walking into the house for the first time, all of us felt like we received a VIP welcome with notes and overly generous local area goodies. Bowls and a toy were even ready for our dog!! There was a very detailed book about the house, all the amenities, and the area. We didn’t have an issues but I felt very comfortable that I could reach the homeowner should any arise. I would highly recommend Bantam Lake Cottage to anyone.

Definitely a lovely home away from home. We were welcomed both with a lighted sign and a hand-written welcome note, local spirits and ice creams in the kitchen. Thomas even remembered about our kids liking pancakes and had a special mix and syrup out and available for us. All your desired kitchen amenities at your fingertips. Well-stocked fridge and cupboards with essentials (condiments, sauces, spices, etc) made cooking a breeze. Board games, the new garage putt putt golf, cards, books, and the best of digital TV to keep the whole family entertained on the occasional rain day. S'mores, corn hole, bocci, and the fire pit were again a hit after a full day of paddling the various water toys (to include the new kayak and SUP). Morris Town Hall happily accommodated our request for a Sandy Beach visitor's parking pass for the week, which was cheaper than some MA or CT coastal day passes. Due to all of the recent rains and high water at the deeded dock area, there was more sand Beach area for the kiddos to play with over there. We'll definitely be coming back!

We were really pleased with this cottage and all its comforts. Everything we needed was provided, kayaks, life jackets, cozy bedding, organic soaps/shampoos/lotions. The best, however, was the great kitchen—extremely well-stocked! The water was beautiful. An overall great experience.

We had a very nice stay here. Our favorite part of the home was the kitchen, which had everything you could ever need and a nice seating area. The whole house was bright, immaculate, and beautiful! My family enjoyed using the pedal boat, kayaks and making s'mores over the outdoor fire pit. The host was incredibly accommodating and even left us some yummy treats to make our stay even more memorable. We highly recommend this lovely vacation home!

We absolutely loved staying in this cottage. You have a gorgeous view of Bantam Lake in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. The cottage itself was immaculate and so comfortable. The property manager left a detailed book with information on anything we may have had questions about referring to the cottage itself and also places we could visit in the area. It was like walking into home. So many amenities are included in the cottage, including a peddle boat, kayaks, life jackets, and outdoor yard games. The property manager is extremely hospitalitable and courteous. I would absolutely recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to get away for either a peaceful weekend or a family friendly getaway. You won't be disappointed.

Great stay! Was our 20th anniversary and Tom kindly left us a beautiful bottle of champagne to celebrate. Very thoughtful jesture. Great location - 200 yards from Bantam Lake, 5 mins drive from Bantam Village, at the center of beautiful Litchfield Hills. What's not to like! Would definitely stay there again

This Bantam Lake area house was truly our home away from home. I want to emphasize that all the previous reviews are spot on! My family of 4 with an 8yr old and 3yr old felt completely comfortable and occupied here. Smart TV enabled with desirable channels and movies as well as toddler toys, board and card games, and an outdoor Cornhole set and fire pit (complete with smore’s kit) were fantastic to keep the entire family relaxed. The 2nd bedroom with detached bunk beds (including an extra trundle) was perfect for my toddler to have a bed rail. The window seat there was the cutest “hangout” to have quiet tablet time. The master bedroom was comfortable and included a mini-office location from which to do teleworking as needed. No issues with WiFi, even when operating multiple devices and internet TV all simultaneously. Lake amenities were truly “over the top” and included a kids sit-on-top kayak, adult and small child sit-on-top kayak, a 4-person paddleboat, inflatables, life vests, and sand toys all to use at the deeded lake access less than 400 feet away. Have a need to “see” the lake? Just step out the front door and look east and you have a view during your sunrise coffee walk down to the dock. Easily noticed on my walk that this is THE BEST house on the block. Truly quiet neighborhood. Owner was super responsive both before and during the stay and bent over backwards to meet our needs. Awed by the welcome note on the kitchen counter upon arrival complete with an accompanying assortment of local ice creams and Litchfield Distillery tasting kit. Don’t miss this one if you are headed to Litchfield county, it’s a home run!

The house is great with all the amenities and more for a vacation house. A great place to hang out in. Property management was super friendly and prompt in responding all our questions. The only draw back is its not right on the water.

We had a fabulous week working from this home in Morris. The open concept kitchen/living room was bright and comfortable. It's just a couple of houses up from the beautiful lake and we had time to use the kayak provided by our hosts. It has everything you need and there were so many thoughtful touches like the soda water maker and ice maker. It was great to grill in the backyard and look at the stars. Highly recommend!

I honestly cannot say enough good things about the week we had at this home. The owners have thought of everything. It was as if we were staying in a hotel with all of the amenities they have the house stocked with. The location is perfect. We loved the paddle boat and the kayak. Our two kids had so much fun playing at the small beach area at the end of the road. We also visited one of the town beaches and took a few hikes nearby. The house is just as described and immaculate. We had not been on a vacation as a family of four (our youngest is 3, so it has been a while!!) and this was the most amazing way for us to spend a week.

We had a terrific experience staying at this wonderful home this past week. Thomas, the owner, was just fantastic to work with. We ended up having to deal with CT power outages after the big storm last week, which also impacted the lake house. We appreciated his communication and flexibility. He let us know as soon as power was restored and the place was cleaned, so we were able to access the home as soon as possible. The house is clean, bright, and well stocked. The owners have really thought of everything. We enjoyed grilling in the backyard and making s’mores around the fire pit. The kids and adults enjoyed use of the kayaks and the easy access to the small shared beach area. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable week. We hope to book again in the future!