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The Little Blue Bird · 5 Mi UConn · 2 Min I-84

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a rug.
A kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a ceiling vent.
A two-story house with a porch, a flag, and potted plants.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a floor lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $157
$139 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

Explore the area

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Willington, CT
  • Place, Nye-Holman State Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Heron Cove Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Connecticut
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Willington

Located in Willington, this apartment is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Nye-Holman State Forest and Heron Cove Park. .This apartment is 6 mi (9.7 km) from University of Connecticut and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kollar Wildlife Management Area.
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What's nearby

  • Nye-Holman State Forest - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Heron Cove Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Connecticut - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Harry A. Gampel Pavilion - 16 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • PeoplesBank Arena - 29 min drive - 27.2 miles

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 28 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Country Pride - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Little Blue Bird · 5 Mi UConn · 2 Min I-84

Wake up to state forest on three sides, then be at UConn Storrs in 10 minutes. The Little Blue Bird is a private one-bedroom apartment on the edge of the 877-acre Nye Holman State Forest, with the Willimantic River a short walk away, a big front porch, and a backyard fire pit. Sleeps four: queen bed plus queen pull-out sofa. Full kitchen, central A/C, laundry, workspace, fast WiFi, two driveway spaces. Keyless self check-in, 2 minutes to I-84, 15 minutes to Windham Hospital, dog-friendly.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs 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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a lake
  • Near a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets are allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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The Little Blue Bird · 5 Mi UConn · 2 Min I-84 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Great communication! Highly recommended for 1-2 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great one bedroom apartment located close to UCONN. Easy check in made it turnkey for our weekend. Appreciated having coffee and bottled water available. I would/will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026