Candlewood Isle
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
Candlewood Isle is a multi-level, four-season lakefront retreat in Connecticut, set within the private, gated Candlewood Isle community on Candlewood Lake. The home is positioned directly on the water with a porch, grassy yard, and a lakeside patio for outdoor lounging and views. It’s designed for relaxed “lake living,” with direct waterfront access for swimming, fishing, and boating (seasonal conditions apply).
Interiors & Sleeping Setup
The house offers three levels of living space with rustic character—slanted ceilings, wood details, and “cozy quirks”—paired with thoughtful updates such as a newly renovated bathroom plus new linens and towels. It sleeps 8 comfortably across 6 beds, including a king bedroom with a built-in desk, additional twin-bed rooms, and a primary bedroom with water views. A den with a Smart TV and a fireplace supports movie nights and colder-weather stays.
Kitchen, Laundry & In-Home Amenities
A fully equipped kitchen includes a microwave and oven/stove, plus both Keurig and drip coffee makers and ample pantry space. Comfort features include central heating and air conditioning, plus free Wi‑Fi and cable TV. A washer is available (stacked units suited to smaller loads), and the home is smoke-free.
Outdoor Living, Lake Access & Community Amenities
Outdoor features include a patio, outdoor dining space, and a gas grill for cookouts by the lake. Guests have direct lake access and may dock a boat at the house dock, though the dock is on a rougher side of the lake and boats may shift during storms. In winter, the lake can freeze, enabling seasonal activities like snowshoeing and ice skating right outside. The stay includes access to Candlewood Isle amenities such as tennis, pickleball, basketball, and a sandy community beach, along with scenic walking areas.
Location & Nearby Dining
The home is a short drive from area dining and conveniences, with multiple restaurants nearby such as Portofino (about 3.7 km), Tomo 202 (about 4.0 km), Black Bull Steak House (about 4.2 km), and Brookfield Grill (about 5.5 km). Additional options a bit farther include IL CAPO, Brookfield Social, Barnwood Tavern, Dave’s Hot Chicken, BarNaan, and Bora Restaurant. For air travel, Westchester County Airport is about 51.7 km away, while Bradley International, LaGuardia, and JFK are roughly 81.2 km, 86.8 km, and 98.5 km away respectively.
Best for
This lakefront home is best for families and small groups who want direct access to Candlewood Lake plus extra recreation via Candlewood Isle’s tennis, pickleball, basketball, and sandy community beach. It also suits couples or friends planning a quiet, scenic getaway with cozy cold-season appeal thanks to the fireplace and central heat, and warm-season outdoor living with the porch, patio, and grill.
Travel tips
Parking is limited to two spaces in the alcove; daytime street parking may be possible but overnight street parking is generally not allowed, and winter enforcement is stricter for snow plowing. If bringing a boat, note the on-site dock is on a rougher side of the lake, so plan for changing conditions and secure your vessel accordingly. The home is in a quiet residential community with rules (no parties/events; only registered guests), so keep plans low-key—especially in the evenings.
What guests say
Reviews highlight strong overall satisfaction, reflected in a 4.87647/5 public rating from 17 reviews. Guests especially value the four-season setting, noting memorable winter conditions when the lake freezes for outdoor activities right outside the home. Comfort during colder months is a recurring theme, with the fireplace and central heating helping the house feel warm and cozy while maintaining lake views. No specific recurring negatives were provided in the available excerpts.
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