Family-friendly holiday rentals in East Haddam

The Federal Suite at the Wisteria Rest

The apartment is beautiful and fully furnished in the historic District of East Haddam close to Rt 9 or 2, the Goodspeed Opera House, River House and CT Shoreline. Gillettes Castle, Fox Hopyard, Devils Hopyard, & more. Just 20 minutes to Middletown and wonderful dining. This apartment is in the 1800 section and has some quirky things to be aware of, floor that have uneven heights, stairs to the bedroom and , a claw foot tub/shower that you have to step into and a full flight of stairs to get in.

Guesthouse Farm Stay

Come stay with us on our historic working farm! Relax on the back deck and enjoy views of our 12-acre property and peaceful pastures. For a more hands-on experience, join us for a tour to get a closer look at life on the farm. Established in 1739, our farm has a rich history in agriculture and livestock. The cozy studio-style cottage features an open living space with combined bedroom, living, and dining area, along with a kitchenette and bathroom with a shower for your comfort and convenience.

Romantic Getaway at The Lake!

Beautiful year round getaway! Relax and have a glass of wine by the lake. Wake early to enjoy the sun rising directly over the lake with a fresh cup of coffee. Enjoy direct lake access on a trophy bass lake including a beautiful dock. Hot tub overlooking the water open year round. Enjoy dinner in front of beautiful gas fireplace. Amazing sunrises and colorful sunsets. The location and amenities make for a fantastic romantic getaway for two! Centrally located 30 minutes from the Mohegan Casino.

Wizard's Roost at Underhill Hollow

Have you ever slept on a floating bed, levitated a planet with a wand, played wizard's chess, spoken with a bird house, watched a heron hunt, crawled through a halfling door or fed goats by hand? At the Wizard's Roost you can do this plus much more. Animate a Pegasus, sample a Spider Crisp, go on a treasure hunt or find fairy houses all while staying in an A-C cabin with a full private bath. Built on the mythical site of Yarvard Hale School of Magic, this get away places you inside a dream.

Cozy Comforts!

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place. Completely open concept and fully renovated. Country living yet just minutes to downtown Middletown and Wesleyan University. Come stay at our home away from home! We are about 20-25 min from the shoreline or travel in the other direction and you’ll be in our state’s capital, Hartford. We are only about 10-15 min from Wesleyan and downtown Middletown for shopping and great restaurants! You don’t want to miss this one!

The Village Loft: UNIQUE 1 BDRM W/ PRIVATE DECK

Located in charming downtown Chester, our loft rests above the newly established Village Bistro; with the loft being situated above our restaurant and on Main Street please keep in mind that you may hear some background noise during normal business hours. Additionally, you will be staying in a 200-year-old structure so there is some quirkiness that goes along with an aged building such as ours but rest assured you will feel right at home in this cozy, warm, historic space.

The Blue Heron at Amston Lake

3 BEDROOM Quiet Cottage: ~3 minute walk to the Main Beach at private Amston Lake. ~ Fully stocked open floor plan kitchen. Dining table seats 4 with additional seating on covered patio accessible by sliding door. ~Gas grill ~Large, private backyard with fire pit and hammock. ~Canoe and kayak available ~Adult bicycles (2) available upon request. ~Ping pong table, dart board in basement. ~ Close to Airline Trails, vineyards, breweries, casinos, and parks.

Penny Corner Airbnb

My place is located up the hill from Good Speed Opera House. The Opera House is on the same side of the river as my place. The folklore is that vacationers used to pay a penny to have their belongings transported by ox and wagon from the port at the river to this corner. A two family home built in 1884. The space is a ground level 1 bedroom apartment with private entrance. There is no TV in the unit, WIFI is available for your devices.

River Barn, Sidewalk Stroll into Essex Village

The Coolest Airbnb in Connecticut (Conde Nast Traveler 2021) The barn is a perfect retreat. Ideal for those looking to take a break from city life or those working remotely. Would also make for a lovely place to call home while you are selling or renovating your own home. Couples, two good friends, singles, or a family with an older child will enjoy the configuration. It will also make for a lovely getaway for a couple with a newborn.

Chester Village 'Pied-à-terre' above art gallery

Our lovely apartment is well designed in an ideal location. A sunshine filled living room w/high ceilings, a private bedroom in back, and large private deck overlooking Pattaconk Brook. A true gem, set up solely for the comfort of our guests. Located in the heart of Chester Village, above our art gallery & boutique. We're neighbor to some of the BEST restaurants, art and shopping in CT! We know you'll enjoy your stay!

Direct Waterfront Cottage on Moodus Reservoir.

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay with direct access to the lower Moodus Reservoir. The backyard leads out to the lake with a small beach area (fits approximately two lawn chairs). Sit on the patio by the fire pit and enjoy the view or grab a kayak, pedal boat, or paddleboard and enjoy your time directly on the lake.

Lakefront peaceful getaway cottage

Newly renovated house. New kitchen with skylights. New bathrooms with standing showers. New bedroom en-suite with small balcony overlooking the lake. Quiet area. AC units in bedroom only. Sorry no pets because of owner allergies. Queen bed in master and full-size+ twin second bedroom.