Perfect cottage for a family, a couple, or friends. Relax by the serenity of the lake, and enjoy our kayaks, canoe, 2 fire pits, games, and more. Foxwoods, Mystic, and other attractions are only 10 minutes away. There is a lot of nature to see, as well as attractions in town and great restaurants in the area. The cottage feels like you are at a cabin up in Maine. It has a rustic feel and it is on a quiet lake where time seems to have been forgotten. It is literally right on the water, as you can see in the pictures. The cozy cottage is perfect for a vacationing couple, or two, or a family. The waterfront cottage has 2 bedrooms with queen beds and a spacious living room with a wood stove and wood provided. The large screened-in porch is a favorite place for meals overlooking the water. A large oak tree provides shade with picnic tables, chairs, and a hammock viewing the lake. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready, just bring your food. There is a gas grill and two outdoor fire pits which also overlook the water. Hot tub with beautiful lake views is available for an additional fee. See our preview of the property: Search "Long Pond Cottages: Lakeside Cottage with Yard & Deck" on YouTube Guests can make themselves at home. The entire cottage and property is theirs for their vacation. We live only 10 minutes away, so if you ever need help with anything we could zip over! And we're always available by text and our phone numbers are posted on the refrigerator. Stay at the cottage enjoying the serenity of nature and the lake, or, you are just a 10 minute drive from Mystic-- a favorite tourist town, 5 area wineries, the Connecticut Shoreline, and 5 minutes from Foxwoods casino. Take a walk or a bike ride along the coast, through Mystic, or in the woods such as up Lantern Hill. You can also enjoy activities in Westerly Mystic and New London such as weekly free outdoor summer concerts or other attractions at MysticCountry.com. There are endless recommendations for all sorts of places less than 20 minutes away. Here are a few suggestions: Local “New England Feeling” Attractions: -Buttonwood Farms in Griswold is famous for its delicious farm fresh ice cream and over 14 acres of sunflowers that will peak during the end of July. From mid-September through October the farm has a corn maze and several fun family activities -Holmberg’s Orchard in Gales Ferry is a beautiful place to go pick your own fruit of the season, whether that’s blueberries, peaches, raspberries, apples, or even nectarines this year. Tractor rides will bring your family to the perfect picking location. In the fall, there are fields of pumpkins, as well as squash, gourds, Indian corn, hay bales, and mums. There are also events, such as Farmer’s Markets. - Mystic Aquarium is great for families! www.mysticaquarium.org -The Mystic Seaport Museum, a Historic Whaling Village from the 1800’s, has many attractions indoors and outdoors, with incredible sights and tours of historic ships. - The Pequot Indian Museum is very interesting and Smithsonian-quality. Interactive for children and quite educational. Open Wed- Sat 9am-5pm, a 6 minute drive from the cottage. 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT, -Old Mystic Village and its many shops are great for both adults and children -If you’re looking for a sunset excursion and tour of the Mystic River, my brother has an inflatable boat and is willing to give boat tours for our cottage guests for a small fee. -Clydes Cider Mill is a hot spot in the fall! Sample or purchase cider (and hard cider), and homemade goods (the donuts are highly recommended). 129 N Stonington Rd, Pawcatuck FRESH SEAFOOD AND RESTAURANTS: -If you would like to indulge in New England’s fresh seafood, be sure to visit the restaurants and markets in Pawcatuck, Mystic, Stonington CT and Westerly, RI. If you need directions or recommendations, please ask us for more information. -MYSTIC has a variety of restaurants, both casual and high-end. Some popular places include: Mystic Pizza, Pizzetta, S & P Oyster House, Latitude 41, the Engine Room, Bravo Bravo, and Go Fish. Karma Kitchen is a healthy cafe with smoothies, nutritious juices, acai bowls, & more. Drawbridge Ice Cream is very popular on the bridge. HIKING/PARKS - Ledyard and neighboring towns have many interesting parks offering a variety of trails. Listed are some of the more popular: -Lantern Hill- There are great views overlooking cliffs on a mountainous trail, which is about 30 minutes to the top. There are two trailheads: One is at the far rear of the parking lot of the Two Trees Inn, and the other one is .4 in from Route 2 on Wintechog Hill Road in North Stonington, CT, (6 minutes away) -Copp Park - Offers a number of trails and two dog park areas -Bluff Point - This is a beautiful 2.5 mile round trip dirt road that you can walk or bike on. Beautiful views of the shallow waters, and open ocean with sandy beach at the end of the road.. Depot Rd., Groton, CT, (860) 441-6600 (17 minutes away) -Haley Farm State Park is a popular trail for biking or jogging, along with Bluff Point. SWIMMING - Long Pond of course! You are welcome to take the kayaks or the raft and bring them over to the nice rock areas of Long Pond to swim off of. BEACHES -if you are looking for swimming in the sound or ocean, these are the closest beaches: -Ocean Beach - on Long Island Sound, -Misquamicut Beach - Beach is on open ocean. In Westerly, RI (30 min away) -Watch Hill and East Beach. A touristy area with restaurants, ice cream, a carousel, and shops. A beautiful walk to the beach. (Taylor Swift’s summer house on the edge of the beach) WINERIES: -Tastings, and often entertainment or events -Jonathan Edwards - Call to see if there is entertainment, 74 Chester Maine Rd, North Stonington, CT, (860) 535-0202, http://www.jedwardswinery.com -Maugle Sierra Vineyards - Entertainment Friday Evenings 6-9pm, & most Sundays 2-5pm. 825 Colonel Ledyard Highway Ledyard, CT, (860) 464-2987, http://www.mauglesierravineyards.com/ -Stonington Vineyards - Entertainment most Saturdays, look online or call for schedule. 523 Taugwonk Rd - PO Box 463, Stonington, CT, (860) 535-1222 GOLF - Lake of Isles - 1 Clubhouse Drive, North Stonington, CT, (860) 312-2093 www.lakeofisles.com (10 minutes/3.7miles away) Kayaks and a canoe are provided for your use at no additional charge. There is also a Huck-Finn style raft to sit on or swim from or to untie and float around on in the summer. Also, a paddle board may be available if interested. If you choose, we have a hot tub on the deck with beautiful lake views. The maintenance fee is an additional $40 for 1-3 nights, $75 for 4+ nights. Horseshoes, volleyball, a few lawn games and indoor games. Enjoy a campfire with firewood provided. We have strong internet, a smart TV with all streaming apps (Netflix and Amazon Prime provided), DVD player and indoor games. Please note, we do allow dogs, but we have a $30 fee per dog. Thanks for understanding!