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Direct Lakefront Living - Floating Dock, Boat Watching, Kayaks, & EV Charger

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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New Fairfield, CT
  • Candlewood Lake
    1 min walk
  • Squantz Pond State Park
    7 min drive
  • Bear Mountain Reservation
    13 min drive
  • White Plains, NY (HPN-Westchester County)
    51 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Direct Lakefront Living - Floating Dock, Boat Watching, Kayaks, & EV Charger

**This home involves climbing down two sets of stairs to enter. If you have trouble walking up / down steps this home would not suit you. For those that do not mind the stairs... the views, ease of jumping into the lake & privacy on lakefront make it all worth it! **

Come relax with direct (deep) lake front access from our patios, decks, or private dock on Candlewood Lake. Four Season home.

Come by land (year round - Spring, Fall, Winter) (EV charger included-give notice of usage at time of booking) or come by boat (Summer).

The house sits 25 feet from the water’s edge. You have your own private access to the lake waters.

Home in Private Gated Walkable Community good for daily day lit jogs and strolls.

Great for boat watching (lake's pirate ship comes by too) with 180+ degrees of unobstructed lake views.

Choose to water ski/surf/fish or just deep dive right in - directly in front of our home. We are not in an inlet/ not in a no-wake-zone so your water toys are welcome here! Rentals available at the local Marinas. LOUNGE/SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.

The home has three floors:

-Top floor Master Suite bedroom with queen platform bed, full platform bed, computer desk and lounge couch. Closet & Built-ins. Crib optional.

-Main (middle/entrance) floor lay out includes open concept living and dining room combo. Main deck, Eat in kitchen and jacuzzi bathroom.

-Lower floor includes a bedroom with a king bed & walk-in closet, another bedroom with (2) single-twin beds - no closet, Standup shower bathroom, lower deck, tv room and laundry closet.

Outdoor: Kayaks included during the summer. Gas BBQ grill & gas fire pit included. Outdoor patios seating areas throughout the grounds.

Floating Dock Available: Memorial Day thru October 15th. Tie up your boat to this.

Local ski mountains/slopes nearby: Thunder Ridge Ski Area & Mohawk Mountain Ski Area nearby (at your own risk).

Stationary Fishing Dock Available: Year-round

Various Lake front patios, seating areas & nooks to choose from for relaxation.

This home comes with an EV Charger too. Do mention it at booking.

We do have neighbors however our home's location on the perimeter offers considerable privacy away from them. Also, you will not hear road noise (garbage trucks) from this home. You will hear lake noise -sounds of nature part of the time, lake activity the rest of the time.

Roadside Private Parking Area/Lot: Flat (Not Steep) paved & wide enough for 2 cars & 1 trailer; or if no trailer then 4 cars. No street parking. EV charger conveniently located. (Do mention the need for an EV charger upon booking.)

Three min from New Fairfield Town Beach, 10 min from ICONS, 440 Line, Stop and Shop, fast food, delis, daycares,

Quiet hours start at 10pm everyday.

The maximum (including children over 5 years old) are 8 people. No day time or night time guests above the 8 person capacity. Automatic charge of $200 per person per night if over the 8 person capacity.

Absolutely No Parties/gatherings. All visitors are checked in at Security Booth.

Be respectful of our neighbors.

No fireworks allowed on this property.

Children are welcome and MUST be supervised at lakefront - LOUNGE/SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK. Deep Lake level in front of home starts off at 7 feet with a steep decline to 15+ feet and even deeper the further you swim.

***Must be 25 years of age to reserve property. Driver's License requested at booking to complete reservation***

***If you are looking to book for more than 28 days, please book in 28-day increments and ask us for a discount. ***

PET POLICY:
1. Pets under 20 lbs can be allowed with written request of owner approval.

2. Our landscaping and lawn is not dog friendly. If you are looking for a place to have your pets unleashed to roam free, this is property will not suit your habits/needs.

3. Pets must be walked on the asphalt. Pets must be kept on a leash when walked and cleaned up after. No pets allowed on the lawn/lanscaping to keep the lawn greenery green year round.

4. The community is in a walkable community. It is a great place for a long walk with your leashed dog.

5. If you are looking to have your pet roam free, there are dog parks outside of our community, a short drive away called New Fairfield Dog Park & New Milford (Candlewoof) Dog Park.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Candlewood Lake. The holiday home offers in-room jetted baths and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Steps from Candlewood Lake and 7 minutes by car from Squantz Pond State Park
Direct Lakefront Living - Floating Dock, Boat Watching, Kayaks, & EV Charger offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Helen & Richie

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 52 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Email details on pet for approval - see its policy

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Its a lakefront with deep waters. At your own risk

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Anchors Away
Anchors Away Lakefront Access
Anchors Away - Lakefront Lifestyle New Fairfield
Anchors Away - Lakefront Lifestyle Private vacation home

Direct Lakefront Living - Floating Dock, Boat Watching, Kayaks, & EV Charger Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reese F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and home
The view in the fall was amazing! So relaxing to sit and watch the lake while having our coffee. The owners are amazing. Everything we needed and more. Plenty of room for the family or even if multiple families stayed. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Amazing location, right along the lake. The house was so organized and clean. Very impressed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Trip
This beautiful home was very comfortable for a friends gathering with plenty of seating to enjoy the beautiful lake views from the deck or inside the house. The bathrooms were clean & the beds were comfortable. As the property description clearly states there are a lot of stairs which was not an issue for our active group. If ever looking to stay in this area again I would definitely look to return here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 week stay
We stayed for 3 weeks it was lovely!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing v generous stay.
We loved everything about this house. The lake and the floating dock were perfect. We brought paddle boards and used the kayaks everyday. The views and patios were terrific. The house had everything we needed as a family of five and a dog. Generous number of spices, towels, blankets, etc. games / puzzles / and everything smells nice as well! Thanks for a wonderful experience, Helen and Richie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefront Beauty
The property was as described and the living space was perfect for our visit. The deck and views are amazing. If staying at this property, you just need to be aware that it is very difficult getting luggage and groceries into the property. You have to go down a long flight of stairs, walk down a very steep driveway and then go down another flight of stairs. Once you are in, bedroom access requires that you go up or down additional stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Spring Girls Weekend
We came for a girls weekend. The house is beautiful with plenty of comfy seating. Super clean. The view is beautiful and fun to watch all the boaters. We could not get fire pit to work, but this could have been user error. I would caution others that the stairs are a lot! Definitely not for elders and a real workout, but this was clearly stated in description. Otherwise an absolute dream house with plenty of space. The attention to detail and decor (especially in the bathrooms) was appreciated! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake House Vacation
Wonderful family vacation right on the lake. Memories made, looking forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay at rhe anchorage
We had a great time. Kids had a wonderful time fishing and swimming. Only draw back was the 54 steep stairs you had to climb getting too and from your car and the home. Has a senior it was tough. Anyone with a handicap would not be able to do it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Candlewood Isle
Beautiful house on the lake. Only issue is the number of steps down to the house. Otherwise, it is a great house that sleeps eight
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

sharon h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quad builder
If you enjoy climbing stairs and/or walking up and down steep inclines, this is the place for you! Unpacking our car was a blast. The house was spotless with great views of the lake. The lake itself is fantastic for boating, fishing and kayaking. We definitely had a memorable vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The property and lake views were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home-Excellent hosts
We traveled to CT with my parents for the week. Richie and Helen were very gracious. Their home is beautiful. They had everything a family would need on vacation. We needed to attend an event and I asked Richie if they had an iron/ironing board. They did not. Richie was at the door 30 minutes later with the items! The temperature dropped about 30 degrees while we were there. We texted about heat and they responded within minutes and turned on heat. We were very comfortable. My parents are 80 years old. They managed the steps. They thought it was great exercise! Of course the golf cart was available, but my parents opted out of it. We enjoyed the many sites and trails. CT in September is beautiful! This home is a gem.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 22
We rented Anchors Away for 5 weeks this summer - The house is exactly as described. Everything that you need is provided - towels, linens, kitchen supplies, etc….. The views from the deck are gorgeous - Our favorite spot to unwind. We brought our boat and docked it right outside. We have 2 pre teens and a toddler and the home worked great for all. Helen and Richie were great hosts, very helpful and easy to communicate with. We would have stayed longer if we could. Would highly recommend this lake house.
Stayed 37 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
A nice house on a beautiful lake. A joy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Authentic Lake Candlewood
Great Lake Candlewood experience with plenty of beds baths and most anything you need for a great time on the lake. Super fishing from deep water dock. Trout, perch and bass are abundant. Would recommend.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience...
Would go back in a second.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed :)
Helen and Ritchie were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their home was exactly as pictured and described, except that the view of the lake in person was more spectacular than any photo could ever capture. The kids loved the upstairs space, especially with a couch and a desk to make it feel like their own “kid zone”. We enjoyed our stay very much, especially the lake views from the deck every morning and evening and would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely escape, thankful for the last minute availability!
Owners absolutely accommodating and we’re such a help in assisting me to find the place (pay close attention to their detailed instructions re address!!) I would recommend bringing luggage/groceries in via boat (public launches easily accessible) or bring an alpaca along (negotiable pet?) because there are a LOT of stairs. Once settled in I didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael e.

Liked: Cleanliness
slice of heaven
very clean--host great to work with--kayaks in great shape-kitchen has everything you need--great swimming no weeds--house is basically new==driveway a little challenging==would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake House
We had a wonderful time at Helen and Richie's lake house. The property was exactly like the pictures. The rooms were spacious and the yard and decks had gorgeous views of the water. Helen and Richie were very responsive and considerate hosts. We would definitely love to stay at Anchors Away again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway!
We had a lovely stay at this beautiful lake house! It was exactly as described : )
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

matt p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend on the lake
Lovely home located directly on the lake. We had access to the dock and kayaks which was real nice. The place was clean and inviting upon arrival. The beds were super comfortable and the a/c was ice cold. Everything you would need was provided by the homeowners (linens, utensils, grill, etc) and all the light switches were properly marked (which was a nice touch in a strange house.) There is plenty of room in the house and the outdoor space is well thought out to maximize the usable area. The only negatives was the gate house security, which was kind of a hassle, the steep driveway, the boat traffic on this location of the lake is a bit much at times and having eastern exposure limits your sun during the afternoon. Otherwise its a nice place that we enjoyed very much. I would definitely rent again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Princeton

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Such an amazing place! Everything about the process was easy and the place was even NICER in person!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020