Holiday rentals with outdoor seating in Colchester

Welcome to The Holly at Amston Lake

Welcome to The Holly at Amston Lake! Great two-bedroom cottage situated in a peaceful lake community. Great place to enjoy time with family and friends. Take a stroll down to the main beach or enjoy the great views of the lake from the deck! Don't forget about the gas fire pit for those chilly evenings. We are located near numerous vineyards, a brewery, the Connecticut Airline Trail, and great local restaurants! Guests have access to the grill, fire pit, kayaks, and two main beaches.

Welcome to The Avery!

Welcome to The Avery at Amston Lake! Great three-bedroom lake cottage situated in a peaceful lake community. Great place to slow down and relax. Lay out in the sun on the beach, enjoy a fire in the backyard, and even spend some time playing games in the cozy sun room! We are located near numerous vineyards, a brewery, the Connecticut Airline Trail, and great local restaurants! Guests have access to the grill, fire pit area, two kayaks located at the kayak launch, and two main beaches.

Guesthouse Farm Stay

Come stay with us on our working farm. Relax and take in our beautiful 12-acre property while sitting on the back deck, overlooking pastures. Or for a more interactive experience, join us on a farm tour during our morning and evening farm chores. Our farm was established in 1739 with a rich history in agriculture and livestock. Our cottage is studio-style with an open bedroom, living room, and dining area. There is a kitchette and bathroom with a shower for your convenience.

Cozy Comforts!

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place. Completely open concept and fully renovated. Country living yet just minutes to downtown Middletown and Wesleyan University. Come stay at our home away from home! We are about 20-25 min from the shoreline or travel in the other direction and you’ll be in our state’s capital, Hartford. We are only about 10-15 min from Wesleyan and downtown Middletown for shopping and great restaurants! You don’t want to miss this one!

“The Answer” Your Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape

“The Answer” is listed in “Only In Your State” 2024 - titled “This Riverfront Retreat Will Be Your New Favorite Destination” and Travellers Worldwide 2022 and 2023 Kayaks included This unique glass-front, tidal river retreat, is privately nestled on historic Hamburg Cove. It offers gorgeous year-round, tranquil tidal water and valley views. Extraordinarily and serene. The interior is open/spacious and bathed in light. Wake up to the many sounds of nature.

The Blue Heron at Amston Lake

3 BEDROOM Quiet Cottage: ~3 minute walk to the Main Beach at private Amston Lake. ~ Fully stocked open floor plan kitchen. Dining table seats 4 with additional seating on covered patio accessible by sliding door. ~Gas grill ~Large, private backyard with fire pit and hammock. ~Canoe and kayak available ~Adult bicycles (2) available upon request. ~Ping pong table, dart board in basement. ~ Close to Airline Trails, vineyards, breweries, casinos, and parks.

Windy Top Cottage ~ A Romantic "European" Getaway

The Windy Top Cottage is an old stone building constructed in 1932 by H. L. Bitter, a wealthy Hartford businessman. This area of Granby was a favorite of the Hartford elite for a place to 'summer' in the early part of the 20th Century. The cottage was the quarters for the domestic staff while the family was in North Granby. With an elevation of 970, we offer clean, fresh country air!

Treehouse - Countryside - Farm Animals - Fire Pit

Escape to the stars in the Private Treehouse nestled among the trees at Bluebird Farm Connecticut. Amenities: ● 100+ Mbps Wi-Fi | Outdoor Fire Pit | Indoor Fireplace ● Interaction w/ Farm Animals | Year-Long Running Water (Sink/Shower) ● Kitchenette | AC in Unit | Free Coffee | Board Games | Books Drive To UCONN (10 Mins) | Hartford (30 Mins) | Boston (1 Hour) | NYC (2.5 Hours)

Direct Waterfront Cottage on Moodus Reservoir.

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay with direct access to the lower Moodus Reservoir. The backyard leads out to the lake with a small beach area (fits approximately two lawn chairs). Sit on the patio by the fire pit and enjoy the view or grab a kayak, pedal boat, or paddleboard and enjoy your time directly on the lake.