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River Overlook - Check the view from your deck!

Savor small-town charm in this cozy haven where you can kayak on the Farmington River or stroll through town.

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view
The current price is AU$463
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River Overlook - Check the view from your deck!

Quaint brand new 1 BR apt in downtown Collinsville, perched across the street from Farmington River and Rails to Trails. Enjoy the river view from your private deck. Just steps to everything Collinsville has to offer... Voted one of "America's 10 Coolest Small Towns" by Frommer's Budget Travel Magazine. Quaint restaurants, stores, antique shops in downtown Collinsville. Canoe/Kayak/Paddleboard; Fishing; run/walk/bike the Farmington River Rail Trail; hiking trails and Ski Sundown nearby. Summer Music on Main and Farmers' Market; Yearround Friday night music at LaSalle; Winter ski at nearby Ski Sundown.
The space:
Sleeping for 4 (Queen bed in BR, pull out couch in LR). Brand new apartment with charming fully applianced kitchen; living room with pullout couch, TV, eating area; bedroom with queen bed; upscale bathroom with shower; deck overlooking the Farmington River and Rails to Trails. Nicely decorated with hardwood floors throughout.
Guest access:
Stairs from your parking spot lead to your deck (what a view!) and entry in to your apartment. None of the space is shared with anyone else. It's all yours!
Other things to note:
Convenient to all the local private schools. What a place to stay while you visit your student at Ethel Walker, Westminster, Avon Old Farms, or Miss Porters!

Property manager

Carol York

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

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includes taxes & fees
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Collinsville, CT

What's nearby

  • Buckingham Road Recreation Area - 5 min drive
  • Ski Sundown - 13 min drive
  • University of Connecticut-Hartford - 16 min drive
  • University of Hartford - 18 min drive
  • XL Center - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Hartford Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Overlook - Check the view from your deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Overlook - Check the view from your deck!?

As of 28 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Overlook - Check the view from your deck! on 2 Mar 2025 start from AU$462.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at River Overlook - Check the view from your deck!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Overlook - Check the view from your deck!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Overlook - Check the view from your deck! located?

Located in Collinsville, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Farmington River and Farmington Valley Stage Company. Mill Pond Park and Countryside Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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River Overlook - Check the view from your deck! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Beautiful view for a very cute apartment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Location and Comfort
Starting and ending the day on deck looking at the river was great. Walking distance to so much. Quick response from Carol. A great find and will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Perfect and cozy
This property was so perfect. Clean, cozy and an excellent view of the river. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary w.

Amazing gem
We had the most incredible stay , Carol’s vrbo was superb, clean and freshly updated. Location was perfect and river views were breathtaking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

Awesome property with a great view and access
We loved our stay at "When Pigs Fly"! We have family nearby, so will most definitely come back. Access to the Farmington Trail for running and walking was fabulous, in addition to the beautiful and peaceful deck view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Great Stay
The location was just as promised. The view on the deck is beautiful and the apartment was clean and well stocked with anything you might need. The location is also walking distance to various shops, pizza, restaurants and bars. The river walk across the street is also great if you want to take a stroll. Carol was also great to work with. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Hope to Return Soon!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at “When Pigs Fly”. 😊The place was more than immaculate, very tastefully decorated along with a wonderful view of the Farmington River. We plan on returning when visiting family again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paolo M.

A home away from home
What a gem! I felt like I moved into a new place to live even though I was only on a business trip for a few days. Great communication, great area. Nice short walk to the river front walk. I'll be back if I'm in the area again for business or pleasure. Thank you, Carol!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

noel t.

Amazing
I booked this spot for the nights around my wedding so i could get ready. It waa 10mins from my venue and i couldnt have asked for a better space. The attento detail was amazing. Every time we looked around more ans more there was something new thar caught our eye. Things like that really impressed us. Communication waa great and so was the price. Thank you so much for making my big day comfortable and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

If I Could Give This Property 10 Stars, I Would
This is without a doubt the nicest rental property that I have stayed at. First of all, it was newly constructed and was pristine. Everything was top notch and high quality. The bathroom was so well done with beautiful tile, wooden floors throughout the rest of the apartment, the high quality kitchen cabinets and the very very comfortable bed. In addition, it was absolutely spotless! It provided us with everything that we needed. The location was perfect for us because we have family close by and in Boston. It was located in downtown Collinsville, so you can easily access the quaint stores, the restaurants, the walking/biking trail and the canoe/kayak rental place. The airport is an easy ride away as are the major highways. You can rest assured that this apartment looks exactly as it is portrayed in the pictures on the Vrbo website. It's actually better in person as there is a calming comfortable feeling as soon as you walk in the door. Carol, the owner was quick to respond when I had a question. If I could, I would rent it for the entire Summer! So, come for yourself to experience what I'm taking about. Bring a couple of bottles of wine and sit on the deck overlooking the river Trust me, you won't regret it if you decide to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W.

Great, cozy place to stay in Collinsville
This was a great, cozy place for my wife and I to stay in Collinsville. The rooms were tastefully decorated, in great shape, updated, clean, and peppered with cute artwork based on the "when pigs can fly" theme that always brought a smile to my face when I found another one. The queen bed was very comfortable; the kitchen had all of the appliances, dishes, and cookware we needed; the HVAC system was easy to use and kept the rooms at whatever temperature we wanted; and there was a nice deck with a pretty view of the Farmington River. The location was perfect: within a short walk of several restaurants, the Farmington River Trail (a 10-mile long paved trail along the beautiful Farmington River for walking, running, or biking), a store where you could rent canoes and kayaks to head out into the very calm Farmington River, and a museum (which, alas, we didn't have time to visit). The owner, Carol York, was friendly and provided prompt answers to all of the questions we asked; she also provided a helplul description of recommended restaurants and things to do in the area. We had a very pleasand and enjoyable 1-week stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

fantastic!
very peaceful, amazing view!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

Amazing spot!
We had an amazing stay at River Overlook! The place was extremely clean and had all the amenities you would need. The view from the balcony was spectacular. Carol is an amazing host. She responds quickly to any questions or concerns. There are great recommendations for restaurants and things to do in the booklet she made for guests. I cannot recommend this place enough. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachman P.

Has everything you need
We stayed for the week visiting family and friends. The apartment has an amazing view of the river and is in walking distance from just about everything in Collinsville. It had everything we needed and some! There were plenary of clean linens, cook and plate ware, cleaning supplies, and local information. Even the small extras like the towel warmer and the actual mint next to the pillows were a great touch. I have to mention how comfortable it was with the air conditioning and ceiling fans. We happened to come during quite a heat wave and the apartment never got too warm and also never got too cold which could easily have happened with the heat outside. We will be making this our first choice when coming to visit going forward.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

NATHAN R.

Beautiful location
Rented this unit for a nearby family gathering. The listing was completely accurate. The view from the little deck is beautiful. It's just a 2-3 minute walk from a couple of restaurants and bars, and the path along the river is right across the street. Everything in the apartment is modern and clean. Carol was a great host and very attentive to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024