Bed and Breakfast in Connecticut
3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this bed and breakfast
ABOUT THE COTTAGE
We welcome guests seeking to get away to a relaxing environment/be surrounded by nature/pets are welcomed. It’s the ideal place for those seeking to work from home.
The Cottage by the Lake is a cozy, secret get-away on the scenic banks of the Croton Watershed. About an hour from NYC, it’s on the property of an 1850 farmhouse. Surrounded by nature, a vegetable garden and big open areas with phenomenal views, the property has a seasonal pool with a lounge area and a Zen garden. Enjoy everything that the Hudson Valley offers including parks, towns, country shops, galleries, antique shops, restaurants and vineyards. Watercolors by the owner are displayed on the walls and available for purchase.
THE SPACE
The Cottage has a fully equipped kitchen & bath, cathedral ceiling, working fireplace & a spiral staircase leading to a cozy sleeping loft for two.
There is a daybed single size in the main floor. The private patio offers tranquil views of the lake, fire pit and gas bbq grill, the perfect place to unwind with your favorite beverage. BREAKFAST
Breakfast is available on Saturday morning only for $18 per adult, $10 for each child. Food is prepared with fresh seasonal vegetables/fruits and herbs form our garden.
THE LAKE/RESERVOIR
The scenic beauty of the lakeside views are breathtaking in every season. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through our vegetable garden. Amble or jog along Maple Road, which hugs the lake for over 2 miles. Important to know: the water is protected by the town of Southeast, the only recreation permitted is fishing with a permit. On chilly days, warm yourself by the functioning wood-burning stove. There is firewood available. Skewers and the makings of S’mores are provided. The patio offers comfortable Adirondack chairs and a gas fueled bbq grill.
PETS
The Cottage by the Lake welcomes dogs on a case-by-case basis, but never more than two dogs for any reservation. Other pets are also welcome. There is a large fenced-in area around the pool for your friendly canine to run, be aware of small gaps under the fence, supervision of pets is essential. Scenic Maple Road on which the Cottage is situated is a favorite of dog walkers, joggers and bicycle enthusiasts.Please advise us in advance if you plan to bring your dog.
WATERCOLORS
Original watercolor artwork by the owner is on display throughout the Cottage and available for purchase as well as high quality framed reproductions.
POOL/TRAILS
The Cottage is just a short distance from the entrance to Putnam County’s extensive bike trails. The mineral springs swimming pool is available dependent on season, weather and house rules, which allow guest usage of the pool for 6 hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. For safety, sanitary reasons and integrity of the vinyl liner, pets are not allowed to swim in the pool.
GUEST ACCESS
Any area surrounding the Cottage, including the vegetable garden, pool area.
Other things to note
Washer and dryer facilities are available for a fee for stays of three days or more or on an emergency basis.
We welcome guests seeking to get away to a relaxing environment/be surrounded by nature/pets are welcomed. It’s the ideal place for those seeking to work from home.
The Cottage by the Lake is a cozy, secret get-away on the scenic banks of the Croton Watershed. About an hour from NYC, it’s on the property of an 1850 farmhouse. Surrounded by nature, a vegetable garden and big open areas with phenomenal views, the property has a seasonal pool with a lounge area and a Zen garden. Enjoy everything that the Hudson Valley offers including parks, towns, country shops, galleries, antique shops, restaurants and vineyards. Watercolors by the owner are displayed on the walls and available for purchase.
THE SPACE
The Cottage has a fully equipped kitchen & bath, cathedral ceiling, working fireplace & a spiral staircase leading to a cozy sleeping loft for two.
There is a daybed single size in the main floor. The private patio offers tranquil views of the lake, fire pit and gas bbq grill, the perfect place to unwind with your favorite beverage. BREAKFAST
Breakfast is available on Saturday morning only for $18 per adult, $10 for each child. Food is prepared with fresh seasonal vegetables/fruits and herbs form our garden.
THE LAKE/RESERVOIR
The scenic beauty of the lakeside views are breathtaking in every season. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through our vegetable garden. Amble or jog along Maple Road, which hugs the lake for over 2 miles. Important to know: the water is protected by the town of Southeast, the only recreation permitted is fishing with a permit. On chilly days, warm yourself by the functioning wood-burning stove. There is firewood available. Skewers and the makings of S’mores are provided. The patio offers comfortable Adirondack chairs and a gas fueled bbq grill.
PETS
The Cottage by the Lake welcomes dogs on a case-by-case basis, but never more than two dogs for any reservation. Other pets are also welcome. There is a large fenced-in area around the pool for your friendly canine to run, be aware of small gaps under the fence, supervision of pets is essential. Scenic Maple Road on which the Cottage is situated is a favorite of dog walkers, joggers and bicycle enthusiasts.Please advise us in advance if you plan to bring your dog.
WATERCOLORS
Original watercolor artwork by the owner is on display throughout the Cottage and available for purchase as well as high quality framed reproductions.
POOL/TRAILS
The Cottage is just a short distance from the entrance to Putnam County’s extensive bike trails. The mineral springs swimming pool is available dependent on season, weather and house rules, which allow guest usage of the pool for 6 hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. For safety, sanitary reasons and integrity of the vinyl liner, pets are not allowed to swim in the pool.
GUEST ACCESS
Any area surrounding the Cottage, including the vegetable garden, pool area.
Other things to note
Washer and dryer facilities are available for a fee for stays of three days or more or on an emergency basis.
Amenities at The Cottage by the Lake: Hudson Valley Indulgence/1 hr. from NYC/welcome pets!.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Connecticut
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Both Orestes’s photos, as well as his descriptive words, were spot on (no pun intended as the kind, warm and welcoming owner of this magnificent property has a canine son named Spot!) when “ painting the picture “ (and that pun was intended as Orestes is a talent artist with some of his beautiful creations displayed throughout the cottage) of the magical bright and cheerful oasis we had the pleasure of staying at recently. The adorable, high ceilings space with a lovely water view, had all the comforts of home and then some. Some design highlights were beautiful, bold white & black tile backsplash and the inverse black & white bathroom floor tile. Also there was a beautiful, small rectangular clear with blue tinted tile edging around the base of the semicircular shower and wash basin - so pretty. The bathroom walls were tiled with small, white, rectangular subway tiles. They fit the space so well. The homemade deeeelicious breakfasts rivaled any 5 star restaurant. We also were loving the bar table allowing an unobstructed view of the sparkling reservoir/lake with custom spaces to secure bar stools beneath. We, and that includes our two cockapoo sibs , loved our get-a-way and thank both Orestes and Mother Nature (great weather) for allowing us to have a relaxing respite from our daily routine.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
I cannot say enough good things about this property. It truly has everything you want. Typically my partner and I like to go out to eat and explore surrounding towns, and while you can also do that at this properly, the cottage and surrounding landscape is so nice that you never need to leave. We took full advantage of the pool, grill, fire pit and surrounding walking trails and still felt like we could have stayed much longer. While the place is great, what makes this place truly great is the owner Orest. He truly goes above and beyond in welcoming you and doing everything to make sure it’s a great stay. He also is a fantastic cook, so do not skip the breakfast! I could go on, but he is truly a special person who cares about those around him and clearly has given so much to his guests and community. Book this place you will not regret it!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
This is as good as it gets! Pictures don’t convey how peaceful, charming, and idyllic this cottage on the lake is.Orestes (and Spot, the Jack Russell terrier!) are the perfect hosts, as well. Friendly, down to earth, and made sure our stay was as good as can be. His weekend breakfasts were delicious, too!We highly recommend staying for a weekend (or longer!) getaway—you will definitely want to return. Five !
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2025
Our stay at the cottage was really great, Orestes is an amazing host. The cottage was cozy, clean, and quiet and very dog friendly. Highly recommended!
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10Outstanding
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"Both Orestes’s photos, as well as his descriptive words, were spot on (no pun intended as the kind, warm and welcoming owner of this magnificent property has a canine son named Spot!) when “ painting ..."
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