Welcome to this newly renovated, freshly decorated, cozy waterfront retreat with breathtaking views of the lake! Nestled in the desirable 2nd Bay on West Wakefield Blvd you’ll find this beautifully remodeled 900 square foot lakefront home with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. You will enjoy beautiful views from both indoor and outdoor living spaces featuring 50 feet of direct waterfront access for fishing, boating, and swimming, and ample off-street parking. Comfortably sleeps 8-9 guests! The space This property is brand new to the rental market in 2023 and features central air to keep you cool all summer, an open floorplan, 50 feet of direct waterfront access for fishing, boating, and swimming, and ample off-street parking. The kitchen is fully equipped, including full-size fridge and gas range. Enjoy the Weber gas grill and picnic table for your afternoon barbeques and outdoor fireplace for those chilly fall evenings. Bring your boat or jet ski and tie up at our dock. Perfect for kayaks and paddleboards, bring them with you or rent them from the Marina at Highland Lake. The cabin is an all-season home that is fully heated for the winter and features a gas fireplace perfect after a day of fishing at the best ice-fishing lake in the state. Please note, linens were designed for the summer months providing sheets, pillows, and a light blanket. Consider bringing heavier blankets for winter rentals. Guest access Guests have access to the entire house and waterfront, except for the owner’s closets. Other things to note Located in the Litchfield hills, this 445-acre lake is Connecticut’s premiere recreation lake hosting Bass fishing competitions and some of the best freshwater fishing in the state. There are over 7 miles of shoreline with an average lake depth of 25 feet. The lake is stocked with more than 12,000 trout annually. The lake is popular with bass tournament anglers, trout enthusiasts, and the fishing public seeking bluegill, perch, and other sunfish for fun or a fish fry. In addition to fishing, the lake is great for waterskiing, tubing, and cruising. There is a Marina for boat rentals and fuel needs as well as a public boat launch. There are also 2 beaches with public parking areas available to guests. Please reach out to the host in advance for policy on pets and use of the dock/boat lift. While the lake itself offers a serene backdrop and relaxing setting, it is still very close to stores that you would need, such as Stop n Shop, Big Y, Lowes, and Target. There is also a CVS right in town for any last-minute pharmacy needs as well as brand new Hartford Healthcare Emergency Health center with an Emergency Room (open daily from 9am – 9pm) and LIFESTAR landing pad. We are less than an hour from the Berkshires experience such as Great Barrington and Lenox (outlets), and close to local breweries and vineyards including the Little Red Barn Brewery less than a mile away. The area is also surrounded by trails for biking and hiking. We are located a short distance from local restaurants, diners, movie theater, antique shops, movie theater, batting cages, bowling, and our personal favorite, Dairy Queen! We are also less than 30 minutes away from 3 local ski resorts: Ski Sundown, Mohawk, and Otis. Property is not ADA compliant or infant proof. Security cameras on exterior of property. Other rules Guests must sign a rental agreement. No events, parties, or large gatherings. Only registered guests are permitted on the property. Quiet hours are 10PM to 8AM. Please be respectful of our neighbors and keep noise to a minimum. Any disturbance will require guests to forfeit the remainder of their stay and immediately vacate the property without any refund. No smoking of any kind inside the property. This includes vaping, cigars, e cigarettes, etc. Illegal substances or activities of any kind are not permitted on the property. A $200 per day penalty will be incurred if any sign of, or smell is detected after guest checkout. Children must be supervised at all times, especially at the waterfront. Do not touch or climb on the boat if there is a boat in the boatlift next to the dock. Only toilet paper in the toilets, no ‘flushable wipes, paper towels, feminine products, etc. Ignoring this rule could cause you to lose days of your vacation as the house is unusable if the sewer grinder pump fails. Do not unplug items such as smoke detectors and wifi. Use the first 3 hours after arrival to notify us of any issues or concerns with the property (existing damage, repairs needed, cleanliness issues) Any damage made to the property or furnishings which exceeds the deposit will be billed to the guest and reported to the booking platform. If the guests decide not to follow these rules and it triggers a refund or discount to the next guest, you will be responsible for any loss of income to the host. Please familiarize yourself with CT DEEP Boating Regulations when enjoying highland Lake. • 45 MPH limit on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays • Boats greater than 21 feet in length and pontoon boats larger than 30 feet are prohibited • Quiet time is 6mph limit for all after 5pm on Sundays • 6 mph limit from half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise.