[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Nature's Nest - Indoor/Outdoor Forest Retreat; Fire Pit; Fireplace; onsite Brook Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a fitness center ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106820000/106810800/106810780/660dc791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106820000/106810800/106810780/0ff53133.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106820000/106810800/106810780/w904h683x60y0-eba78613.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106820000/106810800/106810780/90a85059.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106820000/106810800/106810780/w509h683x258y0-185df6f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this enchanting Connecticut nature retreat, where the sounds of the creek and birdsong create a serene ambiance. Enjoy forest trails, relax by the babbling onsite brook, and unwind in your private patio garden or cozy living room with fireplace. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71850 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Gym - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available ## 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. ### Nature's Nest - Indoor/Outdoor Forest Retreat; Fire Pit; Fireplace; onsite Brook Nature Within Reach! Dear nature lover-Welcome to our woodland oasis, less than 2 hours from New York City! Enjoy the sounds of the creek and birdsong in this enchanting Connecticut nature retreat. Our cozy 4-br house with patio garden is perfect for escaping the urban hustle. Explore forest trails, relax to the calming babbling onsite brook, and completely unplug from daily life. Ideal for couples or family getaways. Find your peace under the tree canopy in this unique nature's nest. Book your stay and experience true relaxation for body and soul! Here's a quick guide to help you navigate the space: Ground Floor: \- Garages for 2 cars attached to the main entrance hallway \- To the right: Open-plan living room with fireplace, dining area, and kitchen \- To the left: Hallway leading to a bedroom, restroom, and basement access \- Kitchen can be accessed directly from the entrance via left hallway Upper Floor: \- Access via internal staircase backside of the fireplace \- Primary bedroom - Suite with attached full bathroom with walk-in shower \- Separate full bathroom with bathtub \- Bedroom 2 Additional Information: \- Tap water is drinkable (sourced from a well with additional filtration) \- Climate control is remotely managed and can be adjusted upon request We hope you enjoy your stay! If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to ask. Guest access The entire house and property are available, except for the one room that is locked and is used for storing private things. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Gym - Snow sports gear - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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 ### General - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,850 square feet - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95650000/95643100/95643005/6a7de49b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeview property in private community. 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A limited amount of firewood is provided in the garage-all other wood on the property is private and must not be used. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.616932,-73.18424&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Dd%60%7DFnxt%7DL%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%40S%40U%40U%40S%40S%40SBUBSBUBQBSBSBUDSDSBQDSDSDSDQFSDQFQFQDQHSFQFOFQHQFOHOFQHOHQJMHOHOHMJOHMJMJOJMJMJMJKJKJMLKJILKLIJMLILGLKLGLILILGLGNILELGLENGNELENCLENELCNCNCNALCNANCNAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FP%40L%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLBNBNDLDNBLDNDLFNDLFLDLHNFLFLHLHLFLJLFJHLLLHJJLHJJJLLJJLJJJLJLJNHLJLHNJLHNHNHLHPHNHPFNHNHPFPFNFPFRFPFPDPFRDPFPDRDRBRDPDRBRDTBRBRBPBTBR%40T%40RBR%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FR%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FTARARATARCTARARCRCTCRCRCRERCREREPCRERERGPEPGREPGRGPGPGPGNGRININGPINIPININILINKNILKNILKLKLKLKJKLMJKLKJMHKJMJMJKHMHMHMHMFMHMFOFMHMFMFODMDODMDODMDOBOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40M%40Q%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOCMEOEMEOEOEMEMGMGOIMGMGMIMGMIMIMIMIKKMKMKKIMKKMKKKKKMKMKMKMKMIOKMIMIQIMKOIOIQGOIQGOIOGSGOGQIQEQGSGQEQGSEQESESESCQESESCSCSCSCSCUCSCSASAUASAUASASAU%3FUAQ%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=a7Xdxuvb1zC8RbMxr1uGY43GQqU=) Bethlehem, CT #### What's nearby - The Christmas Shop - 6 min drive - 4.6 km - Bantam Lake - 17 min drive - 13.7 km - Quassy Amusement Park - 22 min drive - 14.0 km - Steep Rock Preserve - 28 min drive - 17.7 km - Lake Compounce - 38 min drive - 40.3 km #### Getting around - Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive - ‪Fino Wood Fired Pizza & Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive - ‪Echo Craft Kitchen - ‬9 min drive - ‪Sunset Grille - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Nature's Nest - Indoor/Outdoor Forest Retreat; Fire Pit; Fireplace; onsite Brook pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Nature's Nest - Indoor/Outdoor Forest Retreat; Fire Pit; Fireplace; onsite Brook? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Nature's Nest - Indoor/Outdoor Forest Retreat; Fire Pit; Fireplace; onsite Brook? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Nature's Nest - Indoor/Outdoor Forest Retreat; Fire Pit; Fireplace; onsite Brook located? > This family-friendly Bethlehem vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Flanders Nature Center, The Christmas Shop, and Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden. Little Art Shop and Abbey of Regina Laudis are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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