Southbury chateau / country house rental - Aerial view of property
Aerial view of property
 
Southbury chateau / country house rental - Aerial view of property

Aerial view of property

Entrance hall, main floor

Entrance hall, main floor

Guest bedroom

Guest bedroom

Outdoor spa jacuzzi

Outdoor spa jacuzzi

Walkway to lake and dock

Walkway to lake and dock

View from lakefront

View from lakefront

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps8
Minimum Stay 6 nights
 

Photos and Description of the Southbury vacation chateau / country house rental
Chateau / Country House, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, (Sleeps 6-8)

Unique private lakefront setting, 3 acres nestled in the trees with over 200 feet of beautiful lakefront shoreline access via an amazing boardwalk that borders the brook that runs through the property down to the lake. This custom built home has a great open layout includes a double height ceiling living room, 3 fireplaces, dining room, kitchen, 2 en-suite bedrooms that connect to huge deck around the house with outside screened dining gazebo, separate full floor master bedroom with sitting area and jacuzzi in master bath. Wide plank custom floors and beams from an abandoned New Hampshire barn add to the charm of this home perfect for entertaining or equally restful as a place to read, relax and enjoy nature. Private gated driveway with wireless remote controlled entry. Queen beds in all rooms, linens provided.

The property is walking distance to 3 wonderful land trust hiking trails. Great restaurants, shopping and spas nearby.

Swim directly from the private dock in a blissfully clean and serene lake. Great private fenced yard and garden.

Keywords: Private, lakefront, relaxing, peaceful, gracious, country, house, retreat, family, waterview, waterfront, swimming, boating, canoe, hiking,

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About The Owner

NYC family with young children, we vacation in Europe during the summer and offered our wonderful country home as a vacation rental opportunity for the first time in 2012. It worked out so well that we are doing it again in 2013.

The Owner purchased this chateau / country house in 1994
Why The Owner chose Southbury

Originally we lived here full time and then as a weekend getaway when we moved fulltime to New York City in 1998.

We had always wanted to live on a lake and personally enjoyed waterskiing and boating all our lives. When we saw this property almost 20 years ago, site, we feel in love with it and hope to retire here within the next ten years. We had our wedding reception here and so the home has a special place in our hearts.

What makes this chateau / country house unique

Peaceful, restful, serene - nature and a setting that people dream about.

8 Reviews of Property 409544 in Southbury, Connecticut

Amazing Private 3 Acre Lakefront Retreat, Lake Lillinonah, Ct
average rating of 5.0 based on 8 reviews
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Amazing Private 3 Acre Lakefront Retreat, Lake Lillinonah, Ct
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p409544vb
Southbury Connecticut
United States
5

Everything you need!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 14, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
The house was amazing and had everything one could possibly want! The owner was so kind and helpful, we were able to use everything in the house and feel right at home! The house is truly beautiful, with every amenity. Tucked away in a private nook, the home is a beautiful place with everything one could need to catch up with family and good friends. We will definitely be staying again!
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Nicole - we are so glad you enjoyed your time away
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Amazing Private 3 Acre Lakefront Retreat, Lake Lillinonah, Ct
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p409544vb
Southbury Connecticut
New York
5

Amazing Thanksgiving

5 of 5
Submitted: December 5, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
Six friends and I decided not to go home for Thanksgiving, but instead to rent a house and and cook Thanksgiving dinner ourselves. We couldn't have picked a better house! This house has three ovens, the perfect amount of counter space, a huge table, and everything you could possibly need--seriously. On top of an amazing kitchen, the house is laid out perfectly for a group of adults (we're all in our mid-late 20's); firewood & boardgames were a nice surprise. The owner of the house, Rich, was also so hospitable. I think we'll be back to check out the lake in the summer.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers
Owner's Response: Glad you all had a great time - we would love to host you again in the nice weather! - Rich
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Amazing Private 3 Acre Lakefront Retreat, Lake Lillinonah, Ct
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p409544vb
Southbury Connecticut
Latham NY
5

Southbury

5 of 5
Submitted: August 28, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
Our experience was very favorable. The house was beautiful and in a very private location. There were other houses around but you really could not see them. We found everything we needed at the house and the property manager and the owners were very helpful. The view from the house was like being in a rain forest. The lake was very hard to see in August. The view of the lake in fall and winter, I'm sure would be better. Fall must be magnificent! Our only concerns while we were at Riverbrook was the long walk to the lake(233 steps) and that finding the house was very tricky. You need a good map or better yet a GPS. All in all, the house was great, and the trip was very enjoyable. Loved the hot tub and the 3 ensuite bedroom/bathrooms! An excellent home and property!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Stephen - we are so happy you had a great time, our property manager Zeb has been working on trimming some of the trees and we are happy to report that the view to the lake looks great too now!! Hope to see you and yoru family again next season.... Rich
business
Amazing Private 3 Acre Lakefront Retreat, Lake Lillinonah, Ct
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p409544vb
Southbury Connecticut
United States
5

Thanks for a greet vacation!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 8, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
My husband and two teenagers just spent a week at Riverbrook, and had a wonderful time. The house is comfortable and well-stocked, with everything we needed for the week from beach towels to tin foil. The sunporch provided a lovely spot for sitting in the early evening, and we enjoyed the spa. But the highlight was the lake. We docked our ski boat at the owner's dock for a week, and water-skied and wake-boarded every day. We also spent time exploring the area, hiking, and biking. All in all it was an ideal vacation and we'd recommend this house to anyone who loves the out of doors.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are glad to hear of your experience and look forward to seeing you next summer!
Rich
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Amazing Private 3 Acre Lakefront Retreat, Lake Lillinonah, Ct
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p409544vb
Southbury Connecticut
5

Lovely home on Lake Lillinonah

5 of 5
Submitted: July 9, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home. You feel like you are in a tree house looking out back towards the lake. The beams, floors and antiques really make it a unique home.
It's a hike to the lake, but well worth it when you get there and see how beautiful it is. The swimming was perfect!
The kitchen is well equipped for cooking. We enjoyed eating out in the gazebo.
The jacuzzi is an added bonus to enjoy a glass of wine while looking out into the woods.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Alison - glad your family enjoyed our home!
business
Amazing Private 3 Acre Lakefront Retreat, Lake Lillinonah, Ct
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p409544vb
Southbury Connecticut
Southeast
5

Fantastic Experience in Southbury

5 of 5
Submitted: June 30, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
Exceptional property, amenities, location. On all fronts, our expectations were exceeded and we would highly recommend from these vantage points. The property is appropriately secluded, without being too remote (thus, easy access to surrounding towns). Both the owner and property manager are in communication with the renter in the event any issues arise (we had none, and had a very helpful review of the property/ins and outs upon arrival). We have seen many deals in Fairfield County and immediate environs, and this was the best.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Ruth and Brian - we are so happy that your getaway was great!
business
Amazing Private 3 Acre Lakefront Retreat, Lake Lillinonah, Ct
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p409544vb
Southbury Connecticut
Long Island, NY
5

Awesome House

5 of 5
Submitted: June 4, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
This house was excellent. Very spacious...FULLY STOCKED with everything you might need. Pillows/sheets/towels/ - utensils/plates/cups - spices/condiments/, etc. You really only need to bring your clothing and some food.

Excellent space, great outside deck with hot tub. Covered screened in porch with a nice view. Everything was clean, free WI-FI...excellent TV service. Nice sound system. Plenty of parking. Very private.

My friends and I had a great time, and would absolutely rent the house again. The caretaker was very friendly, helpful and responded via txt to questions quickly.

Highly Recommended!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Adam, we are glad you enjoyed the getaway time!
business
Amazing Private 3 Acre Lakefront Retreat, Lake Lillinonah, Ct
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p409544vb
Southbury Connecticut
NJ
5

Truly amazing and lovely!

5 of 5
Submitted: May 30, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
Everything was as described by the owner and beyond expected. The house was beautiful and the owners did a great job to make us feel like home. The house is located in a wonderful spot that allowed us to relax and enjoy the nature in peace and quietness. Also, the house had a private walkway to the lake that was also very nice. The boat that the owner allowed us to use was also a big plus for us to enjoy the lake to the fullest. Owner was very kind and prompt in communicating with us to make sure we enjoyed the weekend without any "bad experience".
The property manager was kind and helpful. He made sure we had everything that we needed and even gave us recommendations to the local businesses.
We definitely recommend this place to everyone that wants to have a wonderful time at a beautiful house by the lake!
Recommended for:  Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Great Paul - glad you and your family enjoyed our property and hope to see you again soon!