Level, Direct Lakefront, Expansive Western Views, Beach On Candlewood Lake
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
Level, Direct Lakefront, Expansive Western Views, Beach On Candlewood Lake is a kid-friendly, pet-friendly vacation home in Brookfield, Connecticut, set directly on Candlewood Lake with expansive western-facing views. It’s a 5+ bedroom, smoke-free, multi-level house (one flight of stairs) with a near-level yard leading to the water—an uncommon feature on the lake that reduces the need for multiple stairs.
Lakefront & Outdoor Space
The property includes at least 25 yards of private sandy beach, plus a private boat dock (bring your own boat or rent one), with a public boat ramp about 10 minutes away. Outdoor features include a patio and outdoor grill, along with a summer outdoor fire pit; in winter there’s an indoor wood-burning fireplace. A furnished screen house and recently updated landscaping (2024) add to the outdoor hangout space.
Bedrooms, Bathrooms & In-Home Comfort
Sleeping is designed for larger groups, with a king bedroom with private bath, multiple queen bedrooms, and a bunk room with two bunk beds (four beds total), plus three full bathrooms overall. Updates noted include new beds, furnishings, and floors (spring 2022). In-home amenities include air conditioning and heating, a full kitchen (microwave and oven/stove), washer, ironing board, and cable TV, with top-of-the-line OLED TVs paired with a Sonos system.
Location & Nearby Dining
The home is on the beach at Candlewood Lake, Connecticut’s largest lake (about 11 miles long and 5,420 acres), approximately 70 miles from New York City. Nearby dining options include Mangia Mangia Pizza & Restaurant (about 1.2 km away), Tomo 202 (about 3.1 km), Black Bull Steak House (about 3.2 km), Brookfield Grill (about 3.3 km), Dave's Hot Chicken (about 4.5 km), BarNaan (about 4.8 km), and The Cue Restaurant (about 5.5 km).
Best for
This lakefront home is best for multi-generational groups and friend gatherings who want direct beach access, a private dock, and a rare near-level yard to the water. It also suits families who prioritize space (5+ bedrooms, three full baths, bunk beds) and at-home comforts like a full kitchen, laundry, and indoor/outdoor gathering spots (fireplace, patio, grill).
Travel tips
Arriving by car is recommended; the property has free parking and a garage, with space for up to six cars. For rail travelers, Danbury Metro-North is about an 18-minute drive away (Uber/taxi roughly $20), and Brewster/Southeast stations on the Harlem Line are about 20 minutes away. The house uses a septic system, so plan on moderating water usage and avoiding long showers.
What guests say
Reviews emphasize that the home delivers what’s advertised, with especially strong praise for the direct lake access and private beach alongside the expansive views. Guests also repeatedly highlight interior comfort—good light and air and notably comfortable beds—making it well-suited to groups staying together. Host responsiveness stands out as a consistent positive, with guests mentioning attentive communication. No recurring negatives appear in the provided excerpts.
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