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DateRatingComment                [Guest Comments: 52 positive, 0 negative]
09/01/09 Positive
We had such a wonderful visit to the log cabin. The house was incredibly clean, comfortable, and well-supplied. We drove into Great Barrington, which is a lovely little town to wander around in. Our stay was short, but we hope to return someday; possibly for leaf-peeping next time! Thank you!
  Anne, Stamford, CT
08/31/09 Positive
Fabulous time in the quiet cabin. My two (2) boys loved the pond and frogs and fish. We have stayed in different cabins in August for the past decade in the NE - this was by far the cleanest and had a superior kitchen. I sat on the porch and down by the pond and read the entire week. The internet service was a tremendous help for those of us leaving work at the last moment and with no notice! We grilled, made a fire, read, napped, ate, and never left the premises. Property is secluded and we felt safe letting our boys run the property.
  Milligan Family, Cherry Hill, NJ
08/17/09 Positive
We had a wonderful time at the cabin. It was just two of us, and it managed to feel cozy even though it was actually quite large and could have held far more people. The cabin itself is lovely and has pretty much everything you could need. The location is absolutely fantastic as well. It's a very easy drive from NYC and, while the cabin is far enough removed from "civilization" to feel you're really getting away, it's just very short trips to many different CT and NY towns with antiques, gourmet food and chocolate, teas and coffee, etc.

In addition to all this, Christine and Jim are delightful to deal with and very accommodating. I would unreservedly recommend a stay here.

One side note - bring your laptop with an ethernet connection if you mean to do any planning while you're there. There's no wi-fi for iPhone/BlackBerry and the cellular Edge network is painfully slow (for AT&T at least). But hey, it's the countryside, what do you expect? Better yet - lose your smartphone for a while and relax.
  David, Brooklyn, NY
08/08/09 Positive
This lovely cabin is a perfect getaway with all the comforts of home (and then some!) Adults loved the hot tub,the quiet of the woods, and the convenience of the well-equipped kitchen. Kids loved the frog pond, the trampoline, the game room, and the freedom to roam. Beds were comfortable and space was plentiful. Hopefully we'll be back some day. This place is great!
  Ginny & Wayne , Alexandria, VA
07/20/09 Positive
We found this cabin listing on VBRO and we were able to rent the cabin for 17 days with a 3 day advance notice - thanks to the owners for their flexibility! The cabin is fantastic and easily accomodates our family which includes 7 children ages 2 through 14 and 2 parents. Everything is in great condition and you cannot beat the privacy of this cozy cabin in the woods. We were the first to use the pond for the season so we picked up a leaf rake at Walmart and cleaned the leaves within a couple of hours. They kids loved the pond and small beach and we had a camp fire every day. The fire wood is available on-site for a small fee, cheaper than buying in town. You can also gather wood in the woods around the property. Rain was not a problem with the indoor play area, pool table, jacuzzi and air hockey, not to mention the reading library for quiet time. Evenings were usually spent at the town school - they have an exceptional new playground and ball fields. The town pond and beach is open in July and August, but we did not use it given the on-site pond. We cooked most of our meals in the cabin but there are many places to eat in town including fast food, casual and formal dining. Kent Pizza is great - cheese steak hogies are awesome. Check out RC Sports behind DQ off Rt 44 in Winsted. They have mini-gold, go-carts, batting cages, ice cream, game room, etc... Not too expensive either. Visit the shops in town and find some great deals. Take a scenic ride on Rt 44 West to Canaan and South on Rt 7 to Falls Village. Rt 44 East will take you to intertubing and to several State parks. Honestly, we could hardly stand to leave the comfort and peaceful cabin in the woods. This is a place worth spending some time at least once in your life. We will definitely be back. It is perfect for all seasons given the proximity to winter sports in the area. Enjoy!!!
  Eugene, West Hartford, CT
05/20/09 Positive
This was a wonderful log cabin retreat for a group of old high school friends who gathered together for a mini-reunion this past weekend. We had such a great weekend here and all commented on how it was the perfect setting for catching up and enjoying each other's company. The cabin is much larger than it looks in the photos and is quite rustic and charming. The hot tub provided a much-needed respite from city-life! I would highly recommend this cabin rental and would not hesitate to stay here again!
  Carla, Boston, MA
04/28/09 Positive
Our stay at Cozy Log Cabin was everything we hoped for. After a whirlwind few days in New York it was a completely restful contrast. The cottage was LOVELY. I told the class I teach that I had stayed in the Three Bears Cottage! It was very well equiped, comfortable and very clean. The beds were all very comfortable and the hot tub was fantastic. The surrounding area was beautiful and there were lots of places to walk. We took the hosts advice about local places to see and eat. The Winstead Diner is a must and the village of Colebrook is very interesting (historically). I would definately go back again once we have practiced our fire lighting skills. A very memorable holiday. Our two teenage daughters also loved it splitting their time between the hot tub and the pool table. GREAT !!
  Karen, Northamptonshire, UK
01/19/09 Positive
We had a wonderful white Christmas in the cabin. My husband and 5 adult children found it very comfortable and cosy, with all the mod cons and close enough for drives to explore the surrounding towns. We will definitely go again. It was an excellent winter getaway for an Aussie family. Thank you Christine!!!
  ann baumann
01/12/09 Positive
Our stay at the Cabin was wonderful. The location was perfect for us. It was quiet, relaxing, and fun. The Cabin is in excellent condition and well equip. We enjoyed both the fireplace and the jacuzzi. Highly recommend to anyone wishing to get away from the rest of the world for a couple of days.
  Sean and Silvia Emond, Baumholder, Germany
01/12/09 Positive
I can't say enough about our weekend at your log cabin. To say it was perfect would be an understatement! It was only an hour from our house but felt worlds away. We loved relaxing in the hot tub, lying by the fire, walking around the property and using the game room. We arrived Friday night and didn't leave until we had to Sunday afternoon. The kitchen had all the necessities that we needed and beyond to prepare a home cooked meal. I can't wait to go back in the winter to go ice skating and the summer to make smores by the lake!
  Christine Liotti, Plantsville, CT
01/12/09 Positive
The stay in the log cabin was just what we wanted
it be. The cabin is cozy yet big enough to
accommodate our group comfortably. The kitchen
was well stocked with equipment. The cabin was
warm and clean. The location is great- quiet but
near a small town and easily accessible. After a
snowfall the place became even cozier!
  Anonymous, Dallas, TX
11/02/08 Positive
What a lovely cabin this is! We enjoyed every second
we were there, and intend to return. Everything was
well labeled and immaculate. We felt at home
immediately and enjoyed the trampoline, pool
table, air hockey, and even the board games, as
well as the fireplace. We never did get in the hot
tub, but it looked inviting! The beds were comfy,
cozy and the cabin was wonderful in the downpour
of rain we had. Thanks so much, we'll be back!
  Karen & Rick McVay, Norwalk, CT
08/06/08 Positive
We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. Our three teenage boys were well occupied with the games and trampoline. It was a great place to have nearby family come for a cook out - and have s'mores by the pond. Would love to visit again!
  The Truchsess Family, Fallbrook, Ca
07/31/08 Positive
Our stay was fantastic! The log cabin was perfect for my wife and I as well as for our kids (6 yr old and 1 1/2 yr old). The place was very well maintained and very clean, which made us very happy. The frog pond and the trampoline entertained the kids for hours and we loved the charcoal grill and the porch. We would definitely stay here again.
  Joe Lurin, Brewster, NY
07/31/08 Positive
I took my girlfriend to the cabn for a getaway and I found this place did not dissapoint. It's a beautiful cabin and very well equipt. I highly recomend on a clear night turning off all the lights and laying on the grass to watch the stars...absolutly breathtaking
  Richard Onciul, Fort Saint John BC
04/05/08 Positive
Our family stayed at the cabin for a week in January, with a few of my son's college friends. We drove up and were surprised to see how much snow was on the ground. It truly did look like a winter wonderland with the cozy cabin surrounded by pine trees and snow. The week of our stay was very mild for Jan., but there was so much snow it lasted all week. We had the best of both worlds with the spring like temperatures to enjoy the outdoors, and the snow cover which added to the beauty of the surrounding property.

Everything in the cabin was neat and clean, and it was equipped with everything we needed for our stay. We brought most of the food with us, but the town of Winsted was close by for pizza and quick trips to the store.

We all enjoyed the large hot tub, and watching movies by the stone fireplace in the living room. We were able to explore the area around this beautiful northwest corner in Ct. Our three sons and their friends were happy to have their own space downstairs to hang out and play pool and air hockey.

We would highly recommend the Colebrook cabin, and would very much like to vacation there again in every season. Thanks Christine for making this a very special week with wonderful memories for our family!
  Anonymous

Homeowner Response:
Jill and Bob, R.I. asked me to include their names. We want all our guests to enjoy their time at our log cabin. So glad you did. Christine

03/10/08 Positive
What a wonderful retreat. The cabin is clean, inviting, bright and close enough to civilization, but still very private. The helpful notes around the house were appreciated and answered the “what switch turns on which light?” questions. The cabin had all that we needed for a rainy weekend including hot tub, pool table and air hockey. We even had a nice morning wake up, courtesy of an inquisitive squirrel who peered in the bedroom skylight window! Thank you for a lovely weekend getaway that was surprisingly close but felt worlds away!
  Dainelle & Mark, Norwalk, CT
02/27/08 Positive
We were looking for the perfect winter wonderland and we found it. The cabin had everything that one needs & more. It has been the most relaxing vacation we have ever had. We would highly recommend staying at this lovely home.
  Lidia & Mike White, Pembroke Pines, Fl.
12/22/07 Positive
Loved our stay here, very restful in the cabin if you wanted to just hang out, but a good jumping off point for exploring the surrounding area as well. Plenty to amuse and occupy children. The cabin is very well presented and clean, with lots of lovely little touches. Would come again.
  sally and steve, melbourne, australia
06/28/07 Positive
I'd like to say this place was great. We rented the cabin for a weekend and really enjoyed ourselves. It was very comfortable for the 8 people we had. We got lucky with gorgeous weather which allowed us to enjoy the front porch for relaxing. There was also a nice fire pit down by the pond for some late night hanging out. We had a radio playing most of the weekend and never heard a complaint from any of the neighbors. People in the area seemed very laid back and friendly. The yard itself is big enough for small kids but don't expect to have any football or whiffle ball games there. You can enjoy some fairly technical games of bocce though if you play around the yard. I wouldn't rate the yard size as a negative though; there are an inordinate number of public fields available for use downtown. I'd also like to complement the owners on the quality of the pool table in the basement. It looked newly refelted and all of the sticks were straight. I'd like to thank Christine for allowing us a memorable weekend at her place. It is definitely on the list of places to revisit.
  Brian G., Malden, MA
06/16/07 Positive
We had a great time in the log cabin over Memorial Day weekend! Our kids loved the trampoline and the beach by the pond. The house was very comfortable and very well maintained. Thanks very much!
  Anonymous
04/11/07 Positive
Amazing stay in April. The weather was unseasonably cold, which made a cozy winter experience in this lovely cabin. It exceeded all of our expectations. Day trips to Stockbridge and the Hancock Shaker Village were great. Walked in to Colebrook. Great place, great people!
  Lisa Cox, Kirkland, WA

425-269-6579
03/20/07 Positive
I was in a jam and Christine and this log cabin made me a hero. My original plans for my wife's 50th birthday were to take a trip. Her father became ill, though and she couldn't leave the area. I found the Colebrook cabin on line and decided to invite a group of my wife's women friends and relatives to hang out there for a weekend. On Saturday, my kids and I came over and we had a dinner and then we cleared out. 18 inches of snow on Friday night was perfect for atmosphere. Ladies snowshoed, walked, hot-tubbed and rolled around in the snow. Everyone wanted to know how I found the place. Fireplace and furnishings were perfect and some extra courtesy by the owner Christine made this a birthday to remember for my wife, which is what I wanted it to be. Thanks for everything.
  Greg, Barkhamsted, CT
02/25/07 Positive
Our stay was everything we hoped for! The house is stunningly beautiful- all wood and little white lights and a gorgeous kitchen and fireplace; the location was perfect- woodsy and private but not in the middle of nowhere. We hope to return next year!
  Sarah, Cherry Valley, MA
11/20/06 Positive
The cabin was so nice we didn't want to leave. Very comfortable and cozy.
Excellent hideaway but yet close to everything. Definitely would come again.
  Jaime, Milford, CT
11/20/06 Positive
The cabin couldn't have been nicer, I thorooughly enjoyed my stay and will return next year certainly. Everything was handled perfectly. I had just returned from a Hawaii business trip, and the cool New England air was wonderful
  Damian, Short Hills, NJ
10/10/06 Positive
This is the most lovely log cabin I've ever been in. It is extremely well laid out and all the windows and sky lights give the cabin plenty of light. We were only there for the weekend which is too short a stay. My two kids had so much fun on the trampoline and hunting for mushrooms in the woods. This is a wonderful place to stay if you want to get away.
  Lora, New York
09/18/06 Positive
Your cabin is completely charming with wonderful amentities, including terrific kitchen, lovely dining area, perfect living room, great front porch, plus nooks and crannies. As two couples with a young child, we had plenty of room to be together or apart. The cabin is secluded yet in the heart of a lovely part of CT with some charming towns for shopping, sightseeing and dining. Everything we needed, including groceries, was nearby. Thank you! Hope we can go back next year.
  Trish Hogan, Alexandria, VA
08/31/06 Positive
A great cabin in a good location. Like really being in the woods but not too remote. Well thought out cards pinned on the walls made it easy to find your wat around and settle in quickly. The lads loved the basement games room and the beach/pond was ideal for evening barbeques.
Close enough to New York for a day trip.
We are already planning our next visit.
  kenneth grimadell, Belper England
08/29/06 Positive
What an interesting place to stay! Your cabin and Colebrook was a very visual place. We enjoy the rustic feel of the cabin itself as well as the friendliness of the local people we met. The kids especially enjoyed the trampoline, pool and air hockey tables. Thanks so much.
  Johnna Ritchie, Concord,NC
07/10/06 Positive
I have to say that when I arrived, I was plesantly surprised at every corner while I explored this gorgeous log cabin. I really loved this place, the privacy, serenity, and comforts of the cabin. There is so much more character, charm & SPACE that these pictures don't show you. We so look forward to returning!
  Kristin, Darien, CT
07/06/06 Positive
We had a fantastic time at the log cabin. The property is absolutely beautiful, the home is full-service, and like everyone else says, the pictures do it no justice. We're all looking forward to a return a trip!
  Brian O'Neil, Darien, CT
06/06/06 Positive
Impeccably clean and tastefully decorated. Room for the whole crew (2 full bathrooms), yet cozy for a couple and very quiet and private. Two stone fireplaces, nice billiard table, airhockey, hottub, and snug little library - so much nice inside you almost don't care about going out to enjoy the lovely little private pond and beach. Very limited restaurant selection nearby so be prepared to make use of the big well-equipped kitchen and grill.
  Kurt, New York, NY
05/19/06 Positive
We were a group of 5 adults who visited in May 2006 and found the cabin to be a wonderful place to get-away and relax -- you start with the natural beauty of the large land & pond, add-in peace & quiet from being in complete privacy, and then you get to enjoy all of the many amenities in the nicely furnished cabin.

The online pictures do not give justice to how nicely furnished the cabin really is, and in addition to the fact evertyhing was in excellent condition there were many bonus items that made our stay even more relaxing (everything from board games to the jacuzzi & air hockey table to a barbecue grill -- and they even provided the charcoal!).

This was our first stay at the cabin and we will definitely be back for a longer trip in the near future!
  Mike, Stamford, CT
11/14/05 Positive
Had a great time. Sat by the fire playing back gammon and drank red wine all weekend....
  Anonymous
11/10/05 Positive
The log cabin was just lovely, the surroundings, the pond and trampoline were huge hits with the kids!
  Marc and family, San Francisco, CA
10/03/05 Positive
Had a fantastic time at the cabin; very spacious for a large party and all the rooms were very clean. Great place for a weekend away, would highly recommend it.
  Charlie, New Jersey
09/20/05 Positive
We had a great time at the cabin in Colebrook. It was just the contrast we needed after our stay in New York, and it was really well placed for getting to see our relatives.

The kids loved all the play things and made good use of everything. They want to come back in the winter when it’s snowing!

I shall definitely recommend your lovely log cabin.
  Anonymous, United Kingdom
09/12/05 Positive
What a surprise when we pulled up and saw the log cabin. And the inside was darling...great ambience and everything you could need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The boys searched for salamanders and frogs in the morning...and it was even chilly enough one evening to light the fire and enjoy the coziness of the beautiful fireplace. I would highly recommend this property and hope to visit in the winter!
  Lisa, Harrison, NY
08/29/05 Positive
The Colebrook cabin was delightful in every way. The cabin is even more charming than it appears in the photos, with soft lighting and many artistic touches, comfortable ameneties and very clean. Our children were happy with the trampoline in the yard, games in the basement and the hot-tub in the screened in porch. Our little boy spent the whole time fishing in the pond that is near the house. We will definitely return!
  Kathy Lipp-Farr, Arlington, Virginia
07/26/05 Positive
the cabin was wonderful! we really enjoyed our time there. we spent our mornings wandering in various state parks in the area, and after the baby's nap we wandered the local roads. the evenings were spent by the fire... a perfect vacation! we can't wait to visit again.
  miriam, new york, ny
05/22/05 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so very much for sharing your exquisite home and property with us. It was lovely, comfy and cozy and the weather just right for fires, games and movies at night. We all decided that at least a week would be needed to take advantage of the amenities just on the property and at least two weeks to do that and explore the surrounding pristine environs. We hope to come again and stay longer next time. Very appreciatively, The Vee family.
  The Vee family
New York
01/25/05 Positive
We enjoyed our stay at the cabin, finding everything as pictured and described. We especially enjoyed the quiet in the evenings. There was a covering of snow on the grounds so we were only able to explore the inside, but there was plenty to do for everyone. We did walk to and from the Colebrook Country Store each day for lunch and even the kids had fun after much initial grumbling.

We were looking for a central location to have our family Xmas get-together and this was just perfect. The owner even left the tree and a few decorations up to make it special for us. No TV made for great conversation.

We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great place to spend some quality time with each other.
  The Watson Family, New Jersey & Maine
01/05/05 Positive
We wanted to get away to a comfy, cozy log cabin somewhere. Little did we know that such a perfect place was almost in our backyard, only 1 hr from our home. Our stay in Colebrook at the cabin was awesome...we only left once to do necessary grocery shopping. All appliances, fireplace, were in good working condition. The cabin is VERY CLEAN and decorated in EXCEPTIONALLY thought out GOOD TASTE which reflects the pride the owner has for this jewel of a property. Without doubt, we will be returning to our new found treasure!
Bruce and Ellen
  Bruce Tuthill, West Hartford, Ct
01/03/05 Positive
My family and I were looking for an escape, and we found it in a cabin in Colebrook, CT. As the owner promised, we did not want to leave. My kids loved their bunk beds, the 2 fireplaces, and especially the basement with its pool table, dart board, and air hockey table. They also enjoyed taking mini-adventures with me through the woods and down to the pond.

Although there's a town with everything a few miles away, we spent nearly all of our time inside by the fire. The interior of the cabin is the definition of cozy. My family needed a getaway, and that's just what the cabin provided us.

I highly recommend the cabin to any family looking for a break from it all. Trust me. You will not want to leave!
  Shane, Morris Plains, NJ

973-539-9594
10/24/04 Positive
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your cabin. It was beautifully decorated, very clean and welcoming. It had all of the necessary ammenities. We especially enjoyed the fireplace at night. The weatherman was good to us and the leaves were beautiful. It was a nice break from our recent hurricanes in Florida this summer. We gathered with old friends who lived nearby in Winsted that we hadn't seen in years, and they couldn't believe how lovely your property was "compaired to what they rented in the past!", and how much it had to offer. Even our teenagers had fun playing pool, air hockey, jumping on the trampoline and just "hanging out" down by the water. Believe it or not, they enjoyed the cabin so much they were able to survive a whole week without cable TV or instant messenger! We enjoyed playing scrabble as a family (something we never seem to find time to do with our teenagers at home). Staying at your cabin was a wonderful experience for our family. We hope to stay there again.
Cheryl, Frank, David & Kristen

  Cheryl Matulewicz, Oviedo, FL

407-977-0390
10/18/04 Positive
The cabin was great for a group of men walking the AT in the area. We were able to all have our own sleeping quarters. We enjoyed the fire and listened to classical music in the evenings. We found all the kitchen amenities to our satisfaction as well.
  Philip Mann, Alabama
10/08/04 Positive
We just returned from a week long vacation at this log cabin. The pictures don't begin to show just how much this house offers. It is so comfortable, clean and has all the wonderful amenities that one appreciates when vacationing (i.e. great coffee maker, dishwasher, washer/dryer, etc.) yet you still feel as if your experiencing a cabin in the woods. Our two young sons just had a ball between exploring in the woods and jumping on the trampoline. The house has beautiful sky lights in the living area as well as one of the bedrooms which was such a nice feature. We HIGHLY recommend this cabin as a truly special vacationing spot and we can't wait to return next year!!!
  Jacki Saunders, Broomfield, Colorado
09/09/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Things were wonderful at your cabin. We had such a good time. The boys enjoyed the pool and hockey tables at night. We have so many precious memories. Thank you from all of us.
  Chris, Donna & kids
Texas
08/17/04 Positive
The cabin was just what the family was looking for. It was relaxing and comfortable and i'll highly recommend it to family and friends. Thanks for everything.
  David Sebastiao, West Hartford, CT
06/17/04 Positive
With the pictures and the description of the cabin on the website, I had a good idea of what to expect. I was wrong. The cabin and the property greatly surpassed my expectations. I cannot imagine a more beautiful and tranquil location. We will be coming back soon. Thank You
  Kevin Shanley, Glastonbury, CT
06/08/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin. Nobody went swimming in your pond, but two of our kids did take a boat ride.

All of us went for a long hike, including around the reservoir, and thought it was very special.

The only way that our stay could have
been improved is if we could have stayed longer.
  Steve & Teri
03/31/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The cabin was great. We had a good stay, and will think of returning if we plan to stay in the area again. We were able to do some sledding before the snow melted.
  Andy
United Kingdom
03/16/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The cabin is absolutely beautiful. We had a great time! It's nice and quiet, and that is exactly what we were looking for.
As I said, the cabin is georgeous. We will surely keep
your cabin in our mind for future references.
  Karolina
Connecticut
02/22/04 N/A
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Your cabin is so comfortable and charming. My girlfriend and I enjoyed a ride to Stockbridge and Lenox. We had lunch at Zinc, very nice. The kids and men skiied their hearts out. Many thanks.
  Steve & Ann
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