Sleeping Giant Getaway w / Swim Spa /Tonal /Peloton
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Sleeping Giant Getaway w / Swim Spa /Tonal /Peloton is a private, smoke-free vacation home in Hamden, Connecticut, set in a mountain-and-river landscape. The property is designed as a Mid-Century, open-plan home with large glass windows that emphasize views and connection to nature. It’s positioned for seclusion while still being within a short drive of New Haven and Yale University.
Amenities & Recreation
A standout feature is the newly added swim spa that combines a 6-person hot tub with an exercise pool, plus an outdoor TV setup. The home also includes an outdoor pool, an outdoor grill, cable TV, air conditioning, a kitchen, and an ironing board. For indoor entertainment, the main living room centers on a 65" Sony Bravia Smart TV and a PS5.
Layout & Sleeping/Work Spaces
The second floor has two bedrooms (one with a full bed and one with a daybed that includes two twin beds) plus a full bath with a tub/shower. A loft above the garage provides a quiet work/retreat zone with an executive desk, iMac, wireless printer, and a 50" TV with cable, along with a queen-size blow-up bed for extra sleeping. The loft has its own heating/cooling zone and a private deck with a bistro set, but it does not have a separate bathroom.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The home offers direct access to Sleeping Giant State Park from the backyard, and it’s about 0.5 miles from the Farmington Canal bike trail. Major road access is convenient, with I-91 and Route 15 roughly 1 mile away and downtown New Haven/Yale about a 20-minute drive. Dining options nearby include Gagliardis (about 1.2 km away), The Breakfast Nook (about 2.4 km), and Route Ten Restaurant (about 3.4 km).
Best for
This property is best for travelers who want a secluded, nature-forward stay with immediate access to Sleeping Giant State Park, plus easy drives to New Haven and Yale. It also suits active and wellness-minded groups thanks to the swim spa setup and at-home fitness focus implied by the property name, along with outdoor space for relaxing and grilling. Groups who value entertainment and downtime can take advantage of the large TVs and PS5.
Travel tips
If you plan to explore the region, road access is straightforward: I-91 and Route 15 are both about 1 mile away, and downtown New Haven is about a 20-minute drive. For outdoor activities, you can walk straight into Sleeping Giant State Park from the backyard, and the Farmington Canal bike trail is about 0.5 miles from the home. For flights, Tweed New Haven Airport is the closest listed airport (about 18 km away), while Bradley International is much farther (about 59 km).
What guests say
Reviews highlight a strong overall impression of the home and its location, describing the stay as notably pleasant and well-situated. Guests also emphasize the host’s helpfulness, particularly with accommodating a last-minute booking. Responsiveness to issues that arose during the stay is a recurring positive theme. No specific negative patterns are documented in the provided review excerpts.
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