"Lone Pine Cottage" - High-quality direct lakefront at Highland Lake in Winsted. It is a 2016 total rebuild in charming Lake-Cottage style, nostalgic while utterly modern. It is meaningfully located on desirable Bristol Cove away from most boat traffic and on the desired east side of the lake with preferred sun exposure. Great, usable swimming area, (shallow for smaller kids, gradually deepening for adults). Central air. WIFI The space ASK US ABOUT possible discount for longer rentals. If you know the lake well, you know there is no better location on the lake. Our location is. on the coveteod east side, with, a swimming area with the right depth for kids and adults (getting deeper with a nice slowly graduated slope, starting at about 18 inches at the seawall, dropping to about 6 feet at the far end of the dock, and deepening to 25 feet at the center of the cove). We are located on a wide large cove, which is meaning full in keeping you out of the main boat traffic, yet still allows for a feeling of openness. Three-bedroom, 2 full bath cottage with fully equipped kitchen, open-concept (entirely restored 2016). We repurposed original and vintage materials from this loved early 1900's cottage during our restoration. Every window has a story. Just ask us! No-pet and no-smoking inside the cottage policy. Known as "Lone Pine Cottage," it now has central air throughout, radiant heat and an easy-to-use beautiful brick, gas fireplace. Great for crisp mornings. Bedrooms include: one queen, one full and 2 bunks. Wake up in the queen and full bedrooms to sunrise on the lake. Spectacular views. Also upstairs, is a comfortable reading area and desk, a full bathroom with a 2 person, fully tiled shower, while the downstairs bath boasts a sparkling new, claw foot soaking tub. Downstairs, you will find a fully equipped kitchen, full-sized fridge, dual-fuel stove (gas stove top/electric oven), dishwasher and apron farm sink. Guests can dining table or at the kitchen peninsula. We have an open concept kitchen/dining/living room area which opens, through french doors, onto a large deck, just steps from the lake front. Enjoy the gas grill and picnic table for afternoon BBQs or glowing white lights and sunsets for a lovely evening dinner party. Bring your boat or jetski and tie up at our lakefront dock. This lake is great for swimming, boating, water-skiing and fishing, and our spot is provides nice swimming for children. Private lawn and water front. Sunny side of the lake. The cottage is close to 'the Secret Spot,' (a nice area great for small children to play in the water). We live next door to the cottage. Our boat is parked on the south side of the dock in front of our place, your boat, if you bring one, is docked on the right north side directly in front of your cottage. Guest access 2-3 on site parking spaces Other things to note LOWER RATES available for longer term stays in off season (Sept thru May) Ideal for relocating person needing short term stay while home hunting. 30-40 minutes to Avon/Farmington, 50 to Hartford, 30 mins to Kent. Of course, it's great in the summer, but fall and winter offer their own special activities. Fall leaves, apple picking, hay rides and pumpkin patches in the country. Winter snow, skiing, flannel sheets and cozy fires. Our cottage can comfortably accommodate all seasons!