Title: Peace Barn in the heart of the CT River Valley - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Peace Barn in the heart of the CT River Valley ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34466200/34466156/dfa32454.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34466200/34466156/03481d1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34466200/34466156/23f6edbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34466200/34466156/0c89126b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34466200/34466156/c8ee0a22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Peace Barn in the heart of the CT River Valley provides everything you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Peace Barn in the heart of the CT River Valley The Peace Barn is a cozy retreat close to art and culture and parks. You’ll love the place because of the outdoor space and the comfy beds. My place is good for families, couples, and furry friends. The Peace Barn is a rustic venue sitting on 15 acres of private land which can be used for group retreats, reunions, music festivals, weddings, film making, and camping. An outdoor 16x16 stage with seating for up to 150 is located on the property, making it perfect for entertainment, ceremonies, and more. There is a studio next to the house available for yoga, pilates, meditation and other group activities. The stage and studio are available for rental separately. The tree deck (for ceremonies, performances, etc.) and Studio (for yoga classes, meditation, group classes, etc.) are available for an extra fee. Parking is available for up to 40 cars in rear lot. Please inquire. My co-host offers amenities and services that you will love. They can answer any questions you have about the accommodations, make reservations for you, stock the fridge, and coordinate group functions. All areas of the Peace Barn are available except the back room, the glass blowing hut, and an RV that is used by the owner. Outside, there is 3/4 mile of hiking trails, camping area, a gazebo with hammock, a large open field, a meditation spot by the lake, and plenty of space for large tents. The owner lives on property most of the time in a separate and secured area of the house. When guests stay, they would be in an RV a few hundred yards away, but a storm caused damage to the RV and they need to temporarily use the separate area. The property manager is available to answer any pre-arrival questions, check you in, deliver any amenities you might need, or handle any problems that may arise. This information is in your packet. Deep River and the surrounding communities have just about everything you could want for virtually any taste. If a big city vibe is what you re after, Boston and New York City are only 2 hours away, making our place an ideal home base for foreign travelers. Our co-host has a huge list of places and things to do, literally a personal concierge while you re staying here. They are experts in the CT River Valley area and can reach out to you once you book to find out what kinds of things you like to do. And if you are not coming by car, we can pick you up at the train station in Westbrook or Old Saybrook. In the winter, there is a lovely sauna off the master bedroom that you can use. We will have a small pile of wood you can use for the wood burning stove. We can furnish XC skis, ice skates, or snow shoes upon request. We should mention, please bring your own WIFI hotspot if you would like WIFI. We have good coverage with Verizon. All other details about the place can be found in the packet. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Food and drink - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms ### Outdoor areas - Deck ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Contactless check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Yoga studio and outdoor stage is available upon request. Please inquire. No wi-fi available - must use a personal hotspot. Owner may be on-site in separate apartment. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Please let us know the kind of pets you have. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Strict policy ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Strict policy Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ### Property is also known as Peace Barn Heart CT River Valley House Deep River Peace Barn Heart CT River Valley House Peace Barn Heart CT River Valley Deep River Peace Barn Heart CT River Valley Peace Barn Heart CT River Valley House Deep River Peace Barn Heart CT River Valley House Peace Barn Heart CT River Valley Deep River Peace Barn Heart CT River Valley Peace Barn in the Heart of the CT River Valley Deep River Peace Barn in the Heart of the CT River Valley Deep River ## About the area Deep River Center, a neighborhood in Deep River, is home to this vacation home. Essex Plaza Shopping Center and Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park. Essex Steam Train and Sweet Martha's are also worth visiting. [Visit our Deep River travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Deep-River.dx6004513) [View more Vacation homes in Deep River](https://www.expedia.ca/Deep-River-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6004513-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.371212,-72.45197&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:eep%7BFxweyL%3FS%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%40S%40U%40S%40U%40S%40SBSBUBSBSBSBSBSDSDSBQDSDSDQDSFQDQFSFQDSHOFQFQFQHOFQHQFMHQHOJOHMHOHOJMHOJMJMJMJKJMJMJKJKLKJKLKLKJILKLILGLKLGLILGLGNGLGLGLENGNELENCLENCLENCNCNALCNANCN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FP%40L%40N%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBLBNDNBLDNBLDNDLFNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLJLFLHJJLHLJJJLJJJJJLJJLJLJJJLJLHLJNHLJNHNHLHNHNHPHNFPHNHNFPFPFPFNFRFPDRFPDPFRDPDRBRDPDRBRDRBRBRBRBRBT%40R%40RBR%40T%40R%40T%40R%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FTAR%3FRATARARATCRATARCRCRCRCRCTERCREPERCREPERGREPGPERGPGPGNGRGPGNIPINGNIPINIPILINILKNINKLILKLKNKJKLKLMJKJKJMJKHMJMJKHMHMHMHMHMFMFOHMFMDMFODMFODMDODMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40M%3FQ%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMCOCMEOEMEOEOGMEMGMEOGMIMGMGMIMIMIMIMIKKMKMIKKMKKKKKKMKMKKKOKMKMIMKOIOIMIOKMIQIOGOIOGQIQGOGQGSIOEQGQGSEQGQESESEQESCSEQESCSCUCSCSCSCSCSAUASAUASASAUAS%3FSAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PMZ6QfL-7dWBnHYsuVMDZqHj7v0=) Deep River, CT ### What's nearby - Ivoryton Playhouse - 4 min drive - 3.9 km - Essex Steam Train - 6 min drive - 8.1 km - Essex Island Marina - 8 min drive - 9.9 km - Gillette Castle State Park - 14 min drive - 8.2 km - Harvey's Beach - 17 min drive - 20.7 km ### Getting around - Old Saybrook Station - 11 min drive - New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 34 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive - ‪High Nine Brewing - ‬4 min drive - ‪Brush Mill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive - ‪Little House Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Peace Barn in the heart of the CT River Valley pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at Peace Barn in the heart of the CT River Valley? > As of Sept 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peace Barn in the heart of the CT River Valley on Sept 19, 2025 start from CA $551.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Deep-River-Hotels-Peace-Barn-In-The-Heart-Of-The-CT-River-Valley.h34466156.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Peace Barn in the heart of the CT River Valley? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Peace Barn in the heart of the CT River Valley? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Peace Barn in the heart of the CT River Valley located? > Located in Deep River Center, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Plattwood Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Museum of Fife and Drum and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail. Ivoryton Playhouse and Norma Terris Theater are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Peace Barn in the heart of the CT River Valley Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 4/10 Poor #### Cindy G. May 28, 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Not what we expected The grounds were beautiful Everything else for me and my family’ was awful and should not be rented as a vrbo. Lots of bugs. The upstairs bathroom had no water pressure or hot water. The upstairs bedroom window and screen were duct taped shut. The kitchen was a mishmash of things that didn’t work. The house did smell of mold. The only thing this property has to offer is the lake and the land the lodging was terrible and not at all comfortable. And the lights were terrible, if you could even find the light switches that worked. The whole place was very dark, dingy and damp.with lots of areas one could injure themselves. Not sure how to go about requesting a refund.... the only thing that worked for us was having 4 bedrooms that had very uncomfortable beds. It makes me wonder if there’s an approval process from vrbo? If so, they need to up their standards big time Never again Cindy ##### Cindy G. Stayed 4 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack O. Aug 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Family Vacation Get-Away Overall rating is 5: Location; friendliness, helpfulness and availability of host; peacefullness of location; dog-friendly; multiple bedrooms and large dining table; near restuarants, hiking/walks, Gilette Castle, Hammonasset Beach State Park; and more. There are stairs to get to all bedrooms, larger common area and to the smailler common area.. There are also stairs (but just maybe 5-6) from the entry way up to the kitchen/dining area. Spiral stairs lead up to 3 bedrooms (plus full bathroom) on the topmost level). Middle level has two bedrooms (with a full bathroom off the large ("Master") bedroom; lowest level (smaller common area has sofa that one person could sleep on. There is a half bath adjacent to the Kitchen. We gave the hosts 4 stars for communication and check-in process, because of some issues getting ahold of them on the day of check-in and VRBO had 4 pm as check-in time but host said it was 5 pm. Glitch but definitely not a major ding and we would recommend this unique and beautiful location for a short or longer stay. ##### Jack O. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graydon C. Aug 15, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A stop in the woods We came for a wedding and brought our dogs. The property was the perfect place to have them. Removed and secluded from the road we were able to walk clearly marked and maintained trails and enjoyed quiet mornings and evenings with the pups. An eclectic house was interesting to stay in and be a part of and made you want to explore everything the property had to offer. If you’re looking for a hotel stay at a hotel this one might be for those with a more adventurous and bohemian side. Enjoyed our stay and the quick drives to small towns in the area with gems for food and time to spend out. ##### Graydon C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen T. Jul 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace barn vacation Awesome, large property for my son, daughter-in-law, their baby and dog, my husband, dog and I. We hosted 2 outside family group visits. Peace barn was beautifully ecclectic and comfy. The 13 acres was perfec5 for nature walks with small children and lots of great space for the dogs. Loved it! ##### Maureen T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021