Guilford chateau / country house rental - park setting , Privately owned Lake Great for entertaining & family gathering
park setting , Privately owned Lake Great for entertaining & family gathering
 
Guilford chateau / country house rental - park setting , Privately owned Lake Great for entertaining & family gathering

park setting , Privately owned Lake Great for entertaining & family gathering

Entrance to Property

Entrance to Property

Ariel view of the entire private lake

Ariel view of the entire private lake

Rap around decks, great for entertaining

Rap around decks, great for entertaining

Open Kitchen/Dining Room

Open Kitchen/Dining Room

Enjoy the breath taking views and Spring time air!

Enjoy the breath taking views and Spring time air!

Enjoy kayaking, swiming, and fishing in your own private lake!

Enjoy kayaking, swiming, and fishing in your own private lake!

crystal clear water

crystal clear water

Master Bedroom with Queen size bed, has own private bath with shower and tub

Master Bedroom with Queen size bed, has own private bath with shower and tub

Bedroom with Two Twins, has own private bath with shower and tub

Bedroom with Two Twins, has own private bath with shower and tub

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps12
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
 

Photos and Description of the Guilford vacation chateau / country house rental
Chateau / Country House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 2.5 Baths, (Sleeps 10-12)

18 Scenic acres with privately owned lake. Enjoy the countless activities on our own PRIVATE LAKE. The fish are jumping and the boats are ready, bring your friends and have some fun. This spring fed 5 acre clear water lake nestled in the vibrant town of Guilford Connecticut. Only a short drive to town and Yale, centrally located between Boston & New York. , Situated on the property is a 2000 square foot country residence. Enjoy taking a refreshing swim in the crystal clear lake. Take a tranquil hike around the lake to one of the many fishing spots to catch large mouth bass, pickerel, or sunny. Free use of boats, kayaks, and row boat. Nothing better than being on your very own lake. This home comes completely furnished and ready for fun. It has an open floor plan great for entertaining with a very large separate bonus room for additional sleeping. There are decks that wrap around the entire home with fabulous views of the lake. Sit by the large lakeside bonfire and star gaze. Enjoy the private quite setting or bring the friends & family. Also Available, attached One Bedroom Apartment to accommodate larger groups.

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About The Owner

My husband originally purchased this lake property for my two sons . We enjoyed many years with friends and family at this property. Every one is always amazed at how large and beautiful it is. What a delight to see such smiles on while catching fish ,swimming and boating in our very own private crystal clear lake. It has been a true pleasure .Now that the boys have grown we decided to rent it and let others experience the wonderful pleasures it has to offer.

The Owner purchased this chateau / country house in 2005
What makes this chateau / country house unique

Take the dog for a morning walk around the lake while sipping your coffee Enjoy the bonfire lake side with loved ones at the end of the day and watch the beautiful colors of the sun set over the lake

9 Reviews of Property 364254 in Guilford, Connecticut

Scenic Getaway 18 Acres With Private Lake ,Great Swimming & Boating
average rating of 4.5555553 based on 9 reviews
business
Scenic Getaway 18 Acres With Private Lake ,Great Swimming & Boating
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p364254vb
203-988-9601
Guilford Connecticut
Boston, MA
5

Great Memorial Day Weekend Stay

5 of 5
Submitted: May 29, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
A group of friends and I got together at this home for Memorial Day and couldn't have asked for a better stay. Perfectly located between Boston and New York, the two cities my party came from, we all arrived Friday evening to be blown away by the size and privacy of the home. We didn't leave the property all weekend, soaking in the sun during the day, while paddling around on the boats the home owner so graciously provided and at night we huddled around the fire pit- where the wood was also stacked up and ready to go for our stay.

When we first walked in, we were a bit worried that the house wouldn't have NBC Sports Network so we could watch the Rangers- Devils game- but they did!

The house overall was great- we couldn't have asked for anything better to spend the Memorial Day weekend.
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/3
business
Scenic Getaway 18 Acres With Private Lake ,Great Swimming & Boating
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p364254vb
203-988-9601
Guilford Connecticut
New York City
5

Peaceful retreat away from NYC but not too far from good pizza

5 of 5
Submitted: April 2, 2012 Stayed: March 2012
Amazing. We lucked out with the unseasonably warm March 2012 weather so we could take full advantage of all the amenities this house has to offer. Bonfires by the lake, gently drifting on the canoe, tossing horseshoes, shooting hoops, and whacking baseballs as hard as you can hit 'em are some of the many things me and some of my friends did on the premises. Half of us came up from NYC via MetroNorth to ShoreLineEast to Guilford. From the train station to the house is a mere $20 cab ride. Oh, and Guilford is only a hop, skip, and a jump from great New Haven pizza (Pepe's, Sally's, Modern, and Bar to name four). The owner is very nice and easily accessible and even has a caretaker in the apt below the house available for emergencies, etc. This was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime thing but a couple of my friends enjoyed the location so much we're talking about making it an annual mission.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/2
business
Scenic Getaway 18 Acres With Private Lake ,Great Swimming & Boating
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p364254vb
203-988-9601
Guilford Connecticut
Easton, MA
5

Getaway for All Season!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 25, 2012 Stayed: February 2012
My family of five rented this home for a month and had a great time! The house was well stocked with anything we might have needed. The deck and various docks were perfect for a place to read or relax. The kids loved the lake and foosball table. The fishing, swimming, and hiking in the area is top notch! The owners were great to work with and genuinely wanted us to have a good time. This house made for such a great vacation, we can't wait to come back!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/2
business
Scenic Getaway 18 Acres With Private Lake ,Great Swimming & Boating
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p364254vb
203-988-9601
Guilford Connecticut
Providence, RI
5

Even More Beautiful in Person!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 5, 2012 Stayed: February 2012
My husband and I searched high and low for the perfect place to spend my 30th birthday that would fit both of our personalities and we found it in Guilford On the Lake. I loved being able to get away from the city and the noise and be surrounded by nature but still able to get out and be active. We saw the pictures and it looked gorgeous. I was immediately interested but nothing prepared us for the breathtaking views when we arrived. I tried all week to take pictures that captured how beautiful it was but I just couldn't create one that compared to being there in person. Another couple did join us one night and there was plenty of room for us all to do our own thing as well as all gather around the table for meals or in the living room to play board games. We did get a chance to take advantage of the fire pit, we got a fire going and ate at the outside picnic table. Doesn't matter what time of year, anyone can enjoy this beautiful lake property. OH! and there are some fun wine vineyards in the area and lots of great hiking around the lake!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 0/1
business
Scenic Getaway 18 Acres With Private Lake ,Great Swimming & Boating
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p364254vb
203-988-9601
Guilford Connecticut
Mass.
5

Winter Wonderland!

5 of 5
Submitted: February 3, 2012 Stayed: January 2012
My wife and my five year old stayed at this amazing property not too long ago to visit relatives, and we had an amazing time! It snowed while were there and it was beautiful. I took my son sledding and we made a snowman as a family. My son had the time of his life. We walked around the lake while it was snowing and it was a winter wonderland. It was a time my family and I will never forget. We will definitely be going there again very soon.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/4
business
Scenic Getaway 18 Acres With Private Lake ,Great Swimming & Boating
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p364254vb
203-988-9601
Guilford Connecticut
Virginia
5

Absolutely Amazing Vacation!

5 of 5
Submitted: January 24, 2012 Stayed: January 2012
My family and I travel a lot and this was our first time in Connecticut staying in Guilford. We came in for the holiday. Let me say it was beyond amazing staying in this home. It is not only a home but a gracious property. My children loved seeing the wildlife and having bonfires at night. The owners were more than accommodating. If we ever had a question they were always one phone call away and ready to help. Our friends were only a short car ride from our place so we would have them over to walk around the lake. I was a great time. I can not see how anyone would have a bad time. I recommend this home to everyone. I am looking forward to staying here again!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/3
business
Scenic Getaway 18 Acres With Private Lake ,Great Swimming & Boating
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p364254vb
203-988-9601
Guilford Connecticut
Leesburg
1

House stinks, no heating in the sun room, only 2 bedrooms - a complete fraud

1 of 5
Submitted: January 14, 2012 Stayed: October 2011
Only 2 bedrooms in the home; only 1 queen bed in one of the bedrooms; not given 2 queen beds as promised; the sun room did not have heating; we had a big group coming in to day; we all had to leave because the unit was not as advertised and it was inconvenient to stay with the kids.

The listing was changed since we visited after we filed a dispute with the rental provider.
Helpful votes: 3/7
business
Scenic Getaway 18 Acres With Private Lake ,Great Swimming & Boating
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p364254vb
203-988-9601
Guilford Connecticut
North Carolina
5

Great Lake Getaway!

5 of 5
Submitted: January 6, 2012 Stayed: December 2011
Our entire family spent the holiday at this amazing property and could not have been more pleased. We all agreed that it was the best vacation ever and renting this home made that happen. We had children ranging from 2 – 18 years old and there was something for all of them … the dock, kayaks, fuse ball, row boat, and bonfire – truly kept everyone happy. My family loved being able to just step outside the house and be able to go fish or on the boats. At night we would have bonfires and star gaze. It is an amazing property and a one of a kind experience we look forward to having again. Also, the owner is beyond wonderful and helpful. I’d recommend renting this home and we’d all rent it again in a heart beat!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 4/7
business
Scenic Getaway 18 Acres With Private Lake ,Great Swimming & Boating
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p364254vb
203-988-9601
Guilford Connecticut
Boca Raton, FL
5

Fun for the entire family!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 1, 2011 Stayed: July 2011
My husband and my two children stayed at this amazing property not to long ago and had an amazing time. Every morning we would take long walks around the lake to start off the morning right. When we booked this home for vacation we had no idea how many fish were actually in the lake, we found out really fast. Our children were catching fish non-stop for days. It was so nice to see them smiling and having a great time with each other. Even our dog Sparky had a great time swimming with the kids in the lake. We will definitely stay here again! I highly recommend this to everyone!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 5/7