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Your Private Winter Retreat: The Ultimate Ski & Boarder Basecamp

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Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Sherman, CT
  • Place, Candlewood Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Vassar College
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Culinary Institute of America
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sherman

Located in Sherman, this cottage is a 1-minute drive from Candlewood Lake and 5 minutes from Town Meadows. .This cottage is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Housatonic River and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Mildred Strauss and James Morrissey Family Nature Preserves.

What's nearby

  • Candlewood Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mohawk Mountain Ski Area - 40 min drive - 31.8 miles
  • Vassar College - 43 min drive - 34.1 miles
  • Marist College - 50 min drive - 40.0 miles
  • Culinary Institute of America - 54 min drive - 42.6 miles

Getting around

  • Appalachian Trail - 20 min drive
  • Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mama’s Bagels - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪American Pie Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Your Private Winter Retreat: The Ultimate Ski & Boarder Basecamp

Hit the Slopes, Then Settle into Your Perfect Winter Sanctuary.
Nestled in the snow-dusted foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in Connecticut's picturesque Litchfield Hills, this is your exclusive basecamp for hitting the slopes. Escape to a perfectly preserved corner of Southern New England, where fresh powder and tranquility await.


Fresh Tracks & Slow Mornings
Start your morning right with a steaming Nespresso, wrapped in a plush blanket as you watch the sunrise hit the frozen lake. That first sip of coffee is the perfect, peaceful fuel before you chase fresh powder. You're set for easy access to the area's best local hills:

• Mohawk Mountain: For classic New England trails and night skiing.
• Catamount Mountain Resort: For steep runs and a vibrant mountain atmosphere.
• Thunder Ridge: For quick laps and easy-going turns.


The Ultimate Après-Ski Sanctuary
When your muscles crave a break from the mountain, immerse yourself in total quiet comfort and luxury at the Spa at Winvian Farm or spend a perfect afternoon wandering the quintessential New England towns of Kent and New Preston exploring unique shops, bookstores and galleries.

Rest for the Next Run
Swap your boots for slippers and come home to a sanctuary of pure warmth. The open-concept heart of the home is designed for cozy evenings by the fire with a glass of wine or a decadent hot cocoa while the snow piles up outside the window.

When the fire dies down, sink under heavy, fluffy comforters on any of the six beds and fall asleep to the absolute silence of a snowy New England night, waking up refreshed and ready for another day of powder and peace.
Your winter retreat is waiting.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Your Private Winter Retreat: The Ultimate Ski & Boarder Basecamp Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SaSa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a wonderful place! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful girls’ weekend here-- 5 childhood friends! The house was spotless and had everything we needed for a perfect stay. The host was very friendly and easy to communicate with. The kitchen was very modern and great for cooking together, and the beds were so comfy! We loved the gathering spaces—we sat on the dock with a beautiful lake view and relaxed around the cozy firepit. We also visited the White Silo Winery (just two minutes down the road!) for wine & live music, and had the best brunch at American Pie. We can’t wait to come back to this peaceful spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing weekend get away

Just what we needed - peace, tranquility and lots of laughter at this adorable and well-cared for lake home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage

We loved our stay at this stylish and cozy cottage. The views are so pretty and the interior style invites relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., Bellevue, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Sherman getaway

Lovely little cottage right on the arm of the lake. Nicely appointed and updated, quiet and great for a couple. Nearby towns are adorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Loved staying at this spot when dropping our daughter off for school!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, cozy and stylish cottage.

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The location was ideal for visiting family and exploring the area. Sherman is super nice. And the house had everything we needed and charm to spare. It was winter, so we didn't make use of the lake, but when it snowed one morning, the scene was gorgeous. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danna E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home on Candlewood Lake!

So glad we stayed at this lovely, cozy home on Candlewood Lake over a winter weekend. The lakefront house is charming on the outside and fully updated on the inside with a fresh, modern aesthetic. The hosts have thought of every detail and amenity to make guests feel welcome right away. Super-comfortable beds, great kitchen island to sip coffee around, and cool amenities (we loved the espresso machine!). Easy check-in and responsive hosts who are obviously invested in their guests having a comfortable stay in Sherman. So much to do in the area - don't miss New Preston, Port Washington, New Milford, and Kent - hiking, great restaurants, shopping, rolling hills and farms. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter visit

We had a great time staying here to visit friends over break. The house is very cozy, beautifully decorated and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023