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Linny’s Lake Retreat, Family-Friendly & Dock Access

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, table football
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Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at Linny’s Lake Retreat, Family-Friendly & Dock Access. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Linny’s Lake Retreat, Family-Friendly & Dock Access

Our renovated home sits on a peaceful ¾-acre treed lot in a quiet residential neighborhood, surrounded by picturesque tobacco fields. Just a short stroll away is Congamond Lake’s South Pond, where you can enjoy our private dock and beach.

A few days before your stay, you’ll receive access to our online guidebook, filled with house rules, maps, and local attractions to help you make the most of your visit.

Create lasting memories at Linny’s Lakeside—our family-friendly retreat.
For your comfort and safety, the grounds are naturally treated to help protect against mosquitoes and ticks.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,206 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

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

Rules

No parties or large gatherings are allowed at any time, This is private home in a small residential community. Do not disturb neighbors.
The house is equipped with a security camera facing outside only. Children must always be supervised.
- Only use approved access to the beach. - Only use beach areas as indicated on map, see photos. - Stay off boats, and private property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
West Suffield, CT

What's nearby

  • Limon Pond - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Arnold Pond - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - 24 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Six Flags New England - 24 min drive - 24.5 km
  • MGM Springfield - 25 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Locks Station - 23 min drive
  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Congamond Coffee & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blackboard Congamond - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Notch Travel Centre - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Linny’s Lake Retreat, Family-Friendly & Dock Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Linny’s Lake Retreat, Family-Friendly & Dock Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Linny’s Lake Retreat, Family-Friendly & Dock Access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Linny’s Lake Retreat, Family-Friendly & Dock Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Linny’s Lake Retreat, Family-Friendly & Dock Access located?

This family-friendly Southwick holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Congamond Heights, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alcorn Preserve and Grace Kellogg Preserve. Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine and Frederick H. Cossitt Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Linny’s Lake Retreat, Family-Friendly & Dock Access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kristen u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful in a beautiful setting and the house with the updates is well decorated and furnished. Beds were comfortable. Beach chairs provided as well. Very well accommodated. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time really nice neighborhood. We'll definitely be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage on the lake

Had an enjoyable 3 night stay in the cozy cottage. We're from Pennsylvania to celebrate our Connecticut daughter's special birthday. Enoyed the comfortable, quiet stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Amazing place and great hosts! This place was perfect for us to stay while in town visiting family. Will definitely be staying here again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and clean

Cozy little cottage for peace and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute home

It was a lovely place to stay while visiting our daughter for Thanksgiving.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic fall get away!

Welcoming and extremely comfortable. We had a wonderful time. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming New England Stay

We called it our cottage. Cozy, very clean, old new england style yet contemporary ammenities. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home

We had a wonderful few days at the house, it was just as described. The kitchen had all we needed. The lake is a quick walk down the hill. The frozen lake and snow was an added plus for us Floridians. Our two boys really enjoyed using the sleds and playing in the snows. We definitely recommend this home and if we ever make it back to Connecticut we would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lake House Getaway

Cute, cozy and comfortable getaway. The house was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. The location is quiet and the lake is peaceful. Check in and check out were very smooth! Thank you Linny and Walter for sharing your wonderful house with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake fun

Attention to detail, makes staying in this little dream cottage. Very very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A few days away

The house was great. It had all the amenities you need. The hosts were great with communication and answering all questions. It was a nice quiet place to catch up with my son!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I lucked out in booking Libby’s Lake Retreat! It faced a tobacco farm and backed up to Lake Congamond. Talk about peaceful! It’s nestled in the middle of lake house community - very nice neighbors we spoke to on our evening walks and days fishing off the dock. Cottage was a perfect size with enough space with my tween son and didn’t seem crowded when my husband and other son joined our second week we stayed. The washer/dryer was put to use and big gamechanger for us! Kitchen was well stocked - only thing I didn’t find was a crockpot - but that didn’t make or break our meals. Linny was extremely responsive to any questions I had. Wi-Fi was great. The town of Suffield is a quick drive down the road - easily accessible to grocery stores, restaurants, and parks. Hope we can book for next year.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jud H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool breeze lake home

Had a great stay in this comfortable and well appointed home near the lake. The short trail walk to the lake is a great discovery. We used the kitchen a lot and the bar height table works well for meals as well as several great spaces outside. Lilacs and irises were blooming while we were there - lovely when we had a couple of family members come over for drinks outside. Also enjoyed the game table and great TV setup in the evening. The lake community is friendly and there are some unique finds for food, eat-in and takeout, that are close by. We made the right choice for our stay and would love to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Db M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend getaway

Where to begin? The property is tucked away behind a small cluster of houses by a lake. Despite the close proximity to other homes, it was very quiet and peaceful. Communication was top notch from beginning to end. It felt like my questions were answered before I could ask them. The inside of the home was just immaculate like it was taken from a story book. It exuded such charm and coziness that it felt like home. The interior decor came straight out of a Martha Stewart magazine. It’s one of those places where you want to return to time after time. Thank you Linny and team for a wonderful stay. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER K., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, quiet cottage

Came Feb 2024 to visit family nearby and we loved our quiet stay here. Cabin is larger than we anticipated with 2 bedrooms, game room, living room, kitchen and large bathroom. Plenty of toiletries for our family with a well stocked kitchen. Washer and dryer worked great and laundry pods were a nice plus that we didn’t have to buy when we washed our clothes. The coffee, creamer, and cookie dough were tasty! Area is a quiet neighborhood, which was just what we wanted. Lake is a short walk with a beautiful view. Got to play in the snow in the large yard and the kids used the sleds that were supplied. We will definitely stay here again in the future. Host were quick to respond and were extremely accommodating with certain things we needed for our young child.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic experience!

Stayed over the holidays with my husband and our two teens visiting family in the area. It all started with great communication with Linny, the host. Super friendly and responsive! When we arrived at the property, the house was warm, cozy and inviting. Meticulously clean, upgraded, and just super cute. I was a little concerned that it was going to be a bit small for the 4 of us (1 bathroom for two adults and two teens?) but it wasn’t a problem at all. The house is bigger than you might think, and the layout is fantastic. Since it’s winter, we didn’t really have a chance to enjoy the yard, but the kids still had fun checking out the pond. The neighborhood is super quiet, but still close enough to all of the stores, restaurants, and amenities you need. Overall, just a great stay!!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy and clean lake house

Loved our stay. Super clean, relaxing and great layout for us. Would have loved to have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Springfield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at the lake house

This property was well kept, had clean spaces, and was very welcoming. There is everything you could need in the kitchen to cook. The outside had a sitting area, and a fire pit (which we didn't use ) but it is there. And not too far is the lake. I would recommend this place to get away from the city life and just relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this lakehouse. The owners were great! I dropped them a question prior to arrival and they responded really fast. Thanks for the beautiful place. I feel reenergized.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

(Marguerite) Alisa C., Scotts Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic getaway

The house was lovely. It was a close drive to the lake and restaurants. Hosts were wonderful and accessible and had lots of chocolate treats handy. We lived it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Family reunion My sister’s, brother and I grew up on the Lakes we’re all in our 60s and 70s and it was our first time back what a treat to stay at this beautiful cottage and reminisce about the good times
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and restful

My wife and I were attending a wedding in Southwick and we couldn't have found a more beautiful and restful place to stay while we were in town. The house was very comfortable, clean, and inviting. The neighbors were friendly and the agricultural and lake setting was relaxing and a pure pleasure to experience. Linny and Walter were perfect hosts. It was as if they had anticipated all our needs and had planned for them before we arrived. The outdoor fireplace was a great place to spend a cool evening with a glass of wine. I recommend this rental to everyone without reservation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022