Shady summer retreat on quiet private road near lake. Sip ice tea on the balcony or dine al fresco with sunset views. BBQ on the large wraparound deck. 5 min. to town center, Candlewood Lake town beach/tennis/boating. Explore the Litchfield Hills; relax in vintage charm; play the Steinway. 67 mi. from NYC, this "treehouse" chalet stays cool all summer. Renters have private entrance to upper floor, balcony, deck, and woods; all amenities. One-month minimum stay; inquire for alternate dates. Our home feels like a spacious treehouse. Nestled in the trees, with views of the valley and Quaker Ridge hills, it has a peaceful and restorative atmosphere. Swimming and boating are only five minutes away at Candlewood Lake. Hiking, biking and picnicking opportunities abound. Conveniently located to the town center and grocery store, and only ten minutes to the supermarket, all the amenities and charm of Litchfield are close by. High ceilings and tall trees keep rooms cool all summer. Airy bedrooms, open floor space with large living room, stone fireplace, dining room with sliding doors onto deck, artistic flourishes and country kitchen contribute to the tranquility. Plenty of closet space. Balcony provides outdoor dining and comfortable reclining. Large private deck with picnic table and view of wooded hill is great for BBQs. The rental is for the upper level of the house, which is on the same level as the private upper driveway. Guests access the private entryway via a shady deck. They have the entire 1500 square foot level to themselves with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living room, dining room and kitchen, and washer dryer. Spacious outdoor areas include the balcony with sunset view and the large wraparound deck with picnic table and BBQ looking onto a wooded hill. The driveway easily accommodates two cars. The stairs will be closed off with no access to the lower level of the house. I will be available at check-in and via cell phone. Beautiful NW CT commutable to NYC. Rural charm and access to swimming and boating in Candlewood Lake, hiking and picnicking in the Litchfield hills or Appalachian Trail, trout fishing in the Housatonic, visiting New England towns like Kent, Cornwall and Washington, CT. Quiet private street. Private two-car driveway off private road. Close to town center--local grocery store, library, Sherman playhouse and town beach. Ten minutes to supermarket or charming downtown New Milford. Guests climb four short steps from driveway onto deck and main entrance.