Colonial yellowhouse
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
Colonial yellowhouse is a smoke-free vacation home in Newtown, Connecticut set on a 5-acre property with an updated vintage farmhouse/colonial look and feel. The owner resides on the property in a separate dwelling unit and aims to provide guests with privacy, only checking in as needed to care for chickens.
Space & sleeping setup
The main house is reserved for guests (excluding the second dwelling). Sleeping options include 1 king bed, 2 full beds, 2 twin beds, plus a living-room couch that converts into a bed—useful for larger groups or family visits. The basement is not accessible.
Amenities & at-home comforts
This home is equipped for longer stays with a full kitchen (microwave and oven/stove) and in-home laundry (washer). Comfort features include air conditioning, heating, a fireplace, cable TV, free Wi‑Fi, and an ironing board. Outdoors, guests have an outdoor grill, plus free parking on site; there is also a fitness center.
Location & nearby attractions
The property is minutes from downtown Newtown shops and local dining, and provides quick access to I‑84 and Routes 6 and 25 for commuting and day trips. Nearby points of interest mentioned for the area include Rocky Glen State Park and Collis P. Huntington State Park, as well as attractions such as The Cave and Ives Concert Park, Richter Arts Center, and the Glebe House Museum and The Gertrude Jekyll Garden. Aquila’s Nest Vineyard is about 12 minutes away, and Main Street is about 5 minutes away.
Nearby dining & airports
Close-by dining options include Bora Restaurant (~3.0 km), Barnwood Grill (~3.7 km), and Marygold's on Main (~3.3 km), plus additional choices such as Blue Colony Diner (~4.5 km), Ellada Mediterranean Grill (~5.0 km), Sugo Gastrobar (~5.1 km), and Brookfield Social (~5.5 km). For air travel, Tweed New Haven Airport is the closest listed (~42 km), with other regional airports including Westchester County (~49 km) and Bradley International (~80 km); NYC-area airports (LaGuardia, JFK, Newark) are also within driving distance.
Best for
This vacation home is best for families and groups who want a private, house-style stay with a full kitchen, laundry, and multiple beds (king, fulls, twins, plus a sofa bed). It also suits travelers visiting Newtown for family or extended stays who value quick access to Main Street, I‑84, and Routes 6 and 25, along with practical perks like free parking and Wi‑Fi.
Travel tips
Plan around what’s currently off-limits: the basement is not accessible, and a pool area is under development and is not for guest use. Having a car will make the most sense for dining and errands, with free on-site parking and easy access to I‑84 and Routes 6 and 25. If flying in, Tweed New Haven Airport is the closest listed option, while Westchester County and Bradley International are also viable regional choices depending on your route.
What guests say
Reviews are limited in volume, but the available feedback points to guests having a very positive stay overall. The property appears to work well for trips centered on visiting family, suggesting it functions as a comfortable, practical home base. With a high public rating (4.7/5 from 6 reviews), overall satisfaction is strong, though specific recurring details (e.g., cleanliness, noise, or check-in process) are not broadly documented in the excerpts provided.
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