House in Sharon, CT
9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 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
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Charming, Rustic, Casual Summer Home set in the middle of a nature preserve.
This cottage is simple but fully furnished, with 4 small bedrooms (2 queens, 1 dbl, 2 twins plus a extra twin in the upstairs open hall), full kitchen with D/W, and washer/dryer in basement. One bedroom on main floor (queen), 3 bedrooms (queen,double, two twins) upstairs. Main bath upstairs, with small powder room on main floor. Stone patio with table and chairs and BBQ, and a big grass yard that is mowed regularly in the summer. The house was built ~1830, around a great stone fireplace with hand-hewn chestnut beams, and is great for families, or a peaceful retreat for a couple or two. The main bathroom is on the second floor, with a shallow bathtub/shower combo, which has a sloped ceiling. Water is from a well, that produces the best drinking water on the east coast! You can walk to a swimming pond 1/4 mile from the house, and walk the local trails, incl the Appalachian. Or you can drive anywhere in the foothills of the Berkshires, you're 2 miles from the closest small deli/grocery/package store/post office in Cornwall Bridge, and 7 miles from Kent, CT, or 10 miles to Bantam / Litchfield.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. This house is in a rural country location. You are surrounded by a deciduous forest, there are lots of animals: deer, racoon, porcupines, foxes, occasional black bear! There are mice and chipmunks, and sometimes these tiny critters come inside. We de-mice regularly, but if you are afraid of mice, nature, or forests, this is NOT the place for you.
2. The Beehive is part of an ASSOCIATION, where the land is owned in common. The ASSOCIATION does not rent to convicted sex offenders. Dogs must be in control, and excessive barking or aggressive behavior is not allowed.
Lots of fabulous side trips in the area.
Loads of hiking trails, inc the Appallachian.
Take the train into NYC if you need a big city hit, closest station is Harlem Valley/Wingdale on the Metro line, about 30 min drive from the house.
Drive up to Mass Moca in western MA, it's about 2.5 hours to North Adams. Boston is 4 hours, and Vermont and Maine are a days drive.
Kent, Bantam, New Preston, Litchfield and Torrington have good restaurants, and great shops. Hartford/Springfield Airport is 1.5 hr drive.
The Beehive is well-loved by it's owners, and the walls are adorned with lovely paintings and antique furniture mixed with vacation necessities. We have Optimum internet service. There is a TV, and a Roku. There is a stereo you can cast your tunes through. A place to relax, unwind, and be close to nature.
This cottage is simple but fully furnished, with 4 small bedrooms (2 queens, 1 dbl, 2 twins plus a extra twin in the upstairs open hall), full kitchen with D/W, and washer/dryer in basement. One bedroom on main floor (queen), 3 bedrooms (queen,double, two twins) upstairs. Main bath upstairs, with small powder room on main floor. Stone patio with table and chairs and BBQ, and a big grass yard that is mowed regularly in the summer. The house was built ~1830, around a great stone fireplace with hand-hewn chestnut beams, and is great for families, or a peaceful retreat for a couple or two. The main bathroom is on the second floor, with a shallow bathtub/shower combo, which has a sloped ceiling. Water is from a well, that produces the best drinking water on the east coast! You can walk to a swimming pond 1/4 mile from the house, and walk the local trails, incl the Appalachian. Or you can drive anywhere in the foothills of the Berkshires, you're 2 miles from the closest small deli/grocery/package store/post office in Cornwall Bridge, and 7 miles from Kent, CT, or 10 miles to Bantam / Litchfield.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. This house is in a rural country location. You are surrounded by a deciduous forest, there are lots of animals: deer, racoon, porcupines, foxes, occasional black bear! There are mice and chipmunks, and sometimes these tiny critters come inside. We de-mice regularly, but if you are afraid of mice, nature, or forests, this is NOT the place for you.
2. The Beehive is part of an ASSOCIATION, where the land is owned in common. The ASSOCIATION does not rent to convicted sex offenders. Dogs must be in control, and excessive barking or aggressive behavior is not allowed.
Lots of fabulous side trips in the area.
Loads of hiking trails, inc the Appallachian.
Take the train into NYC if you need a big city hit, closest station is Harlem Valley/Wingdale on the Metro line, about 30 min drive from the house.
Drive up to Mass Moca in western MA, it's about 2.5 hours to North Adams. Boston is 4 hours, and Vermont and Maine are a days drive.
Kent, Bantam, New Preston, Litchfield and Torrington have good restaurants, and great shops. Hartford/Springfield Airport is 1.5 hr drive.
The Beehive is well-loved by it's owners, and the walls are adorned with lovely paintings and antique furniture mixed with vacation necessities. We have Optimum internet service. There is a TV, and a Roku. There is a stereo you can cast your tunes through. A place to relax, unwind, and be close to nature.
Amenities at Sweet Beehive Cottage / Berkshire Foothills. Minimum 15 days
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Sharon, CT
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests enjoyed the beautiful property, well-stocked house, and excellent communication with the host. The serene surroundings and convenient location were highlighted.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Great host!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
We had a lovely time at the Beehive. As we were there for over a month, we truly got to know the house and the area; what a wonderful bit of solitude so close to NYC. Still, the area is so pleasant, if solitude is not on the agenda the Litchfield has so much to do. The old (actual colonial) house itself was the perfect size and set-up. A great place to stay!!! We will be back again!!! Very comfortable and comforting.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2023
Everything from the charming home to the beautiful property was lovely. It was truly a home away from home for almost three months! We adored every minute!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2022
We spent a fantastic 5 weeks at the Beehive. The house is well stocked with dishes and beds. The perfect getaway with friends and family. We cooked, relaxed, swam in the pond, painted, and enjoyed. Easy drive to a ton of farm stands, markets, and other essentials. Our daughter went to camp. It is a great location. We would definitely come again. Gwen was excellent with communication and we felt well taken care of.
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Top rated by guests
8.6Excellent
(10 Ratings)
Guests enjoyed the beautiful property, well-stocked house, and excellent communication with the host. The serene surroundings and convenient location were highlighted.
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