Best Direct Lakefront Location on Candlewood
House in New Fairfield, CT
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Vacation or work remotely at this Unique Lake Front Home at the most private section on Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield, CT yet only 10 minutes to stores and restaurants. See our Facebook page for area info. Candlewood Serenity Lakehouse. Summer weeks run Sat to Sat 7-night min. in June/ Jul/ Aug. 4-night min. other times.
Enjoy the 3100 sq. ft. 5 bedroom 4 bath house with walls of windows and incredible panoramic lake views from nearly every room. Our one acre plus property is extremely private with woods on the back side and wide open lake views on the front side. There are 3 bedrooms on the main level, 2 bedrooms upstairs and a third level lookout room. The house has three decks, a stone firepit, a huge grassy yard with a very gradual staircase down to the lake and a large lakeside stone patio. The dock is in place from Mid May to Mid October and is carpeted. There are stone steps into the water. This house is your perfect getaway for vacation or working remotely. Set up your office with a beautiful lake view and our fast Spectrum internet.
The house is located in a private gated community 10 minutes from New Fairfield Center or Sherman on a private one acre plus lot directly across from state owned land with no other houses on the opposite shoreline. Ours is one of the only roads on the lake where this serene setting exists. This makes it a super quiet location at night. Another advantage is that the water at our location is crystal clear. The large stone patio area at the water's edge with a private dock and stone staircase makes getting into the water easy. The water is very deep at our location. The carpeted dock is large for sunbathing, diving or docking your boat. The dock is equipped with bumpers and floating ball bumpers. The dock is installed from mid May to Mid October. The main floor deck is huge with a large gas grill and lots of seating. The second floor balcony off the master living room has a table and two chairs. The third deck is on the upper level with a chair.
The spacious house has two main living levels with five bedrooms and a small lookout room on a third level. The main floor has a dramatic cathedral ceiling with large wood beams and track lighting. The second floor features a massive master bedroom suite with private balcony. This home is truly a unique and special place. Please note, VRBO tax calculations for CT are incorrect. 15% CT Room Occupancy Tax can only be taken for the first 30 nights.
Main Level Living Room- The entry level has floor to ceiling picture windows with incredible views of the lake. The living room is wood paneled and beamed with a cathedral ceiling creating an open and spacious feel. There are two huge windows overlooking the main very large deck and the lake beyond. There is a Smart TV with Spectrum TV app with a Roku. There is a stereo system with radio, CD player and Aux cord. A New Mini split AC unit is going in this March to supplement the central AC.
Kitchen - The kitchen dining area has two walls of windows with the same lake view. Our kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need to create your favorite meals. There is a window AC unit and a ceiling fan as well as an exhaust fan over the stove in the kitchen. The formal dining room has seating for 10 people.
Bedrooms- On the main level are three bedrooms. The front queen bedroom has a lake view from two large sets of windows. This room also has a small private half bath and a wall AC unit.
The back queen bedroom has two sets of large windows with a wooded view of mature spruce trees and flowering dogwoods and also a side view of the lake. This room has a Smart TV for streaming and window AC unit.
The back middle bedroom has a double bed and a desk. Ceiling fan and portable fan.
The main level large vintage bathroom features a unique enclosed shower/tub area with custom etched herons on the glass surround. This bathroom is shared by two bedrooms.
Second Level - Upstairs is the huge master king bedroom suite with its own full sized living a room with TV for streaming or gaming and sitting area. This bedroom has central AC and a window AC unit. Sliding glass doors leading to a private balcony with a table and chairs overlooking the lake. What a spot for morning coffee! This room is the full width of the house. There is a huge walk-in closet with dressing mirror and plenty of storage.
Second level bathroom- A private entrance from the master leads to the large second level newly renovated bathroom with double sinks and marble vanity. This bath has custom etched glass doors in the tub/shower. There is also a hallway entrance door to this bathroom that is shared with the twin room.
The back second level bedroom has two twin beds. There is a full wall of windows with a view of the woods behind the house and the driveway area. This room has its own AC window unit.
The Third Level -The top level consists of a small Lookout Room accessed via a small spiral staircase. This room has large windows on every side and a small sink. A large desk and chair would make a great office area in cool weather. There is also one twin futon mattress which can be used as a reading area or a single sleeping area. There is also a double mattress and another twin mattress that can be used on the floor for a kids' campout. Glass sliding doors lead to a small deck. This area is not air conditioned. There is a portable fan and large windows open on all four walls.
Basement Level-The full basement has a full height 8 foot ceiling. There is a Ping Pong and Dart room and laundry room plus another full bath with shower. We have some life jackets and flotation noodles for your use but you should bring your own for children. You are welcome to use our knee board and water skis located in the basement.
The house is located equally between the town centers of New Fairfield and Sherman, CT. Both towns have grocery stores, gas stations and restaurants. New Fairfield has a large new Stop & Shop and Starbucks, Liquor stores and restaurants. Sherman is a smaller town but it has a nice grocery store and liquor store and the famous American Pie Company Restaurant and Bakery. Try the chicken pot pie.
We are less than a mile to Squantz Pond State Park with miles of hiking trails to ridge views and a sandy beach swimming area with lifeguard. There is a public boat launch across from the park entrance.
Take the short drive to quaint New Milford, CT just 15 minutes away. Visit one of the largest antiques/ flea markets in the east, the Elephant's Trunk, where the show Flea Market Flip is filmed. There are many unique shops and restaurants in town.
Take a longer scenic drive up to Kent, CT and see the Housatonic River rushing through Bulls Bridge Covered Bridge on the way. Take a short hike on Bulls Bridge National Scenic Trail. In picturesque Kent, CT you will find many shops and antiques as well as good food. Kent Falls State Park has hiking trails and a massive waterfall. Continue a bit further north to drive over the covered bridge at Cornwall Bridge, CT in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. There are many nearby destinations for a perfect day of antiquing and sightseeing.
Enjoy the 3100 sq. ft. 5 bedroom 4 bath house with walls of windows and incredible panoramic lake views from nearly every room. Our one acre plus property is extremely private with woods on the back side and wide open lake views on the front side. There are 3 bedrooms on the main level, 2 bedrooms upstairs and a third level lookout room. The house has three decks, a stone firepit, a huge grassy yard with a very gradual staircase down to the lake and a large lakeside stone patio. The dock is in place from Mid May to Mid October and is carpeted. There are stone steps into the water. This house is your perfect getaway for vacation or working remotely. Set up your office with a beautiful lake view and our fast Spectrum internet.
The house is located in a private gated community 10 minutes from New Fairfield Center or Sherman on a private one acre plus lot directly across from state owned land with no other houses on the opposite shoreline. Ours is one of the only roads on the lake where this serene setting exists. This makes it a super quiet location at night. Another advantage is that the water at our location is crystal clear. The large stone patio area at the water's edge with a private dock and stone staircase makes getting into the water easy. The water is very deep at our location. The carpeted dock is large for sunbathing, diving or docking your boat. The dock is equipped with bumpers and floating ball bumpers. The dock is installed from mid May to Mid October. The main floor deck is huge with a large gas grill and lots of seating. The second floor balcony off the master living room has a table and two chairs. The third deck is on the upper level with a chair.
The spacious house has two main living levels with five bedrooms and a small lookout room on a third level. The main floor has a dramatic cathedral ceiling with large wood beams and track lighting. The second floor features a massive master bedroom suite with private balcony. This home is truly a unique and special place. Please note, VRBO tax calculations for CT are incorrect. 15% CT Room Occupancy Tax can only be taken for the first 30 nights.
Main Level Living Room- The entry level has floor to ceiling picture windows with incredible views of the lake. The living room is wood paneled and beamed with a cathedral ceiling creating an open and spacious feel. There are two huge windows overlooking the main very large deck and the lake beyond. There is a Smart TV with Spectrum TV app with a Roku. There is a stereo system with radio, CD player and Aux cord. A New Mini split AC unit is going in this March to supplement the central AC.
Kitchen - The kitchen dining area has two walls of windows with the same lake view. Our kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need to create your favorite meals. There is a window AC unit and a ceiling fan as well as an exhaust fan over the stove in the kitchen. The formal dining room has seating for 10 people.
Bedrooms- On the main level are three bedrooms. The front queen bedroom has a lake view from two large sets of windows. This room also has a small private half bath and a wall AC unit.
The back queen bedroom has two sets of large windows with a wooded view of mature spruce trees and flowering dogwoods and also a side view of the lake. This room has a Smart TV for streaming and window AC unit.
The back middle bedroom has a double bed and a desk. Ceiling fan and portable fan.
The main level large vintage bathroom features a unique enclosed shower/tub area with custom etched herons on the glass surround. This bathroom is shared by two bedrooms.
Second Level - Upstairs is the huge master king bedroom suite with its own full sized living a room with TV for streaming or gaming and sitting area. This bedroom has central AC and a window AC unit. Sliding glass doors leading to a private balcony with a table and chairs overlooking the lake. What a spot for morning coffee! This room is the full width of the house. There is a huge walk-in closet with dressing mirror and plenty of storage.
Second level bathroom- A private entrance from the master leads to the large second level newly renovated bathroom with double sinks and marble vanity. This bath has custom etched glass doors in the tub/shower. There is also a hallway entrance door to this bathroom that is shared with the twin room.
The back second level bedroom has two twin beds. There is a full wall of windows with a view of the woods behind the house and the driveway area. This room has its own AC window unit.
The Third Level -The top level consists of a small Lookout Room accessed via a small spiral staircase. This room has large windows on every side and a small sink. A large desk and chair would make a great office area in cool weather. There is also one twin futon mattress which can be used as a reading area or a single sleeping area. There is also a double mattress and another twin mattress that can be used on the floor for a kids' campout. Glass sliding doors lead to a small deck. This area is not air conditioned. There is a portable fan and large windows open on all four walls.
Basement Level-The full basement has a full height 8 foot ceiling. There is a Ping Pong and Dart room and laundry room plus another full bath with shower. We have some life jackets and flotation noodles for your use but you should bring your own for children. You are welcome to use our knee board and water skis located in the basement.
The house is located equally between the town centers of New Fairfield and Sherman, CT. Both towns have grocery stores, gas stations and restaurants. New Fairfield has a large new Stop & Shop and Starbucks, Liquor stores and restaurants. Sherman is a smaller town but it has a nice grocery store and liquor store and the famous American Pie Company Restaurant and Bakery. Try the chicken pot pie.
We are less than a mile to Squantz Pond State Park with miles of hiking trails to ridge views and a sandy beach swimming area with lifeguard. There is a public boat launch across from the park entrance.
Take the short drive to quaint New Milford, CT just 15 minutes away. Visit one of the largest antiques/ flea markets in the east, the Elephant's Trunk, where the show Flea Market Flip is filmed. There are many unique shops and restaurants in town.
Take a longer scenic drive up to Kent, CT and see the Housatonic River rushing through Bulls Bridge Covered Bridge on the way. Take a short hike on Bulls Bridge National Scenic Trail. In picturesque Kent, CT you will find many shops and antiques as well as good food. Kent Falls State Park has hiking trails and a massive waterfall. Continue a bit further north to drive over the covered bridge at Cornwall Bridge, CT in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. There are many nearby destinations for a perfect day of antiquing and sightseeing.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of New Fairfield, CT
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Reviews
5.0
We had a lovely vacation at this spot, despite rain for many days. The house has a beautiful view and feels separate from other homes, though there are houses close by. The water was warm and we even swam in the rain. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking for a big group of people. The owner was very responsive/helpful to all questions and answered quickly.
5.0
We just spent a great week on Candlewood Lake. There are 6 people in my family so this house was perfect to invite a few friends to stay with us. The house was easy to get to, had beautiful views and was very clean. Lesley was amazing to work with.
5.0
Beautiful Home, very well equipped, had everything we needed. Would definitely return.
5.0
Had a great time at this beautiful lake house in CT. There were 8 of us in our group and felt that we had plenty of space. Loved the dock by the lake- had so much fun fishing, swimming and just lounging around. We rented a few kayaks for a couple days which were delivered to the house.
Lesley (owner) was so friendly and helpful every step of the way from check in to check out. There were helpful messages throughout the house that explained everything you needed to know…so organized!
I will definitely plan a return trip.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay! The house was perfect, exactly as described and can’t wait to go back!
Several bedrooms to comfortably sleep two families. Set in a great private neighborhood, directly on the lake - we spent all day swimming, nights cooking and relaxing at the fire pit. The house sits across a private reserve and we felt like we were in a remote area. Lesley was wonderful, great at communicating, very clear instructions - very easy! Thank you!!
5.0
What a wonderful week at the lake!
The house is everything you would expect from a ‘real’ lake house perched on a hill with a perfect vista. House was clean, everything you need is there - after talking to the hosts to give them feedback - I struggled to think of anything.
We dropped the boat in and moored at the dock where we spent most of our time. The area of the lake the house backs onto is quiet and perfect for water sports. We all got up on the wakeboards and the little ones had a blast on the tube.
The hosts Lesley and Kris were first class - keeping in contact and pointing us in the right direction or leaving us be to enjoy our time.
Would love to make this our regular lake holiday home.
5.0
Great host, great property.
5.0
Our stay here during a heat wave was wonderful. It was cool by the lake and the water was crystal clear. Bring water shoes for walking down the steps. The kitchen was stocked with every tool you would ever need. There are many good restaurants in the area if you don't want to cook and lots of things to do in the area. There is a beach down the road if you have small children. Most houses on the lake do not have gradual access to the water. All in all, it was a very enjoyable week even during a rain storm which we watched from the safety of the house!
5.0
Beautiful setting, comfortable house, plenty of bedrooms for our extended family.
5.0
My family and I had a wonderful time during our weeks stay. The house was immaculate and well stocked. The location is also perfect with a lovely dock for fishing, sunbathing and swimming!! Leslie and Kristen are perfect hosts who communicate proactively and provide prompt responses to all inquiries.
Just a couple of items to note so you’re prepared. There is a long stairway to get from the house to the dock. While not steep, it may pose a challenge for elderly individuals. My Dad, who is 87, was able to go up and down them, however, he was nervous about falling while going down and had to rest a few times while going up. Also be aware that the tvs are streaming only. No cable.
5.0
Our family had a wonderful experience being together
5.0
It was my & my families first time at Candlewood Lake & it was one of the best vacations we’ve had!! The house on the lake was spotless, very welcoming & comfortable. It had everything we needed to make our vacation complete. We loved being outdoors in the yard & on the deck overlooking the water. My grandchildren loved being able to fish & swim whenever they wanted, and definitely making s’mores in the firepit! Lesley was always available if we had any questions & was a very gracious host! I’m so happy that she opens her home for others to share! Thankyou Lesley!
5.0
Great vacation home
We had a great vacation. The house was comfortable and inviting. The location is fabulous , right on the water. We had a great time swimming, kayaking, fishing and just hanging out on the dock. Lesley is a gracious host and we communicated with her with ease. The entire experience was phenomenal.
5.0
Perfect Vacation Home
We had a wonderful week! This house is amazing. Everything is so well appointed and functional. The house and everything in it is in great condition. It was truly a joy to stay here. Not to mention the beauty of the lake. The property is gorgeous as is the view from the house. The dock is perfect for a boat and for jumping off for a swim. My family of five loved it. It is a gem!
5.0
Beautiful, relaxing andfum
Easy to book. Owner was more than patient with me while deciding on the property. Great location. Clean.
5.0
Wonderful stay at Candlewood Lake
This secluded, charming house was perfect for our family reunion at Candlewood Lake. It was comfortable and well appointed and everything was in great condition. We rented a boat, so the dock was perfect for us. The owner/manager Leslie was a great communicator and was very helpful and responsive. She replaced the coffee pot before we arrived just in case it would be a problem for us. We really enjoyed the property and had a great experience staying here. I highly recommend this property and owner.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in New Fairfield?
The average price for a rental in New Fairfield is $483 per night. This rental is $137 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Best Direct Lakefront Location on Candlewood . 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 Best Direct Lakefront Location on Candlewood pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Best Direct Lakefront Location on Candlewood ?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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