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The Perfect Escape From The City

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

The Perfect Escape From The City

Perched on a rise in the beautiful lower Berkshires of Litchfield County, this house is your ideal escape from city life! A modern house with a New England farmhouse feel, surrounded by lawn and flower beds, with green views from every window of this sun-filled cottage. Situated in the tri-corner region of NY, CT, and MA, it sits on a breezy rise overlooking hay fields, and is surrounded by gardens featuring a stand of pines and butternuts. The west-facing deck, living room, and master bedroom, overlook the sunset beyond the hay fields, with Indian Mountain defining the horizon. The trip from New York City is either by car (1.5 hours), or by rail. Wassaic station is 20 minutes away and it is the last stop on the Metro-North Harlem line.

In the fall, the autumn foliage and sparkling blue skies of the season are in full display at this location. This listing is ideally located for visitors to the Hotchkiss School. For the intrepid, the Appalachian trail is very close for a pleasant day hike. Apple picking and berry picking or any local day activity is punctuated by cosy evenings at the fireplace or flatscreen TV in the living room.

Winter at the house takes "cozy" to another level. Enjoy resting indoors by the fireplace, while watching the snow fall all around. If you are a skier, within a 20-minute drive you will find skiing at Mohawk, and if you head north, Butternut, and Catamount are also a great weekend choices in nearby southwest Massachusetts.

Besides Hotchkiss School (5 minutes), Kent (20 minutes) and Indian Mountain school (10 minutes) are also nearby. This home could not be more convenient for parents up for a weekend to combine rest and visiting with a son or daughter.

Lion Rock Farm and Hotchkiss Farm, popular wedding venues, are less than a mile away.

The house features a kitchen with modern stainless appliances, granite counters, and a 30 bottle wine cooler. Anderson windows are everywhere, wood floors and marble tiled baths. Cable service, broadband internet and WiFi keeps you connected, ... if this is what you must do.

Wildlife is everywhere, birds of all kinds, owls, hawks, ducks, geese, turkeys, foxes, bobcats, deer and black bear. Yes, black bear, so we urge our guests, especially those with small children, to avoid getting close if one appears. They are most active in early spring.

We hope to hear from you!

Keywords: House

Property manager

Serge and Lannyl Ossorguine

Languages

Russian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: We sometimes permit dogs that don't shed.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Prior discussions for events are required.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Mountainview - Vacation Rental in Sharon, CT Sharon

About the area

Map
Sharon, CT

What's nearby

  • TriArts Sharon Playhouse - 6 min drive
  • Holley-Williams House Museum - 7 min drive
  • Lime Rock Park - 10 min drive
  • Harlem Valley Rail Trail - 12 min drive
  • Mohawk Mountain Ski Area - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountainside Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Williams - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Oakhurst Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Santo Pizzeria & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Woodland - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perfect Escape From The City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Perfect Escape From The City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perfect Escape From The City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Perfect Escape From The City located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Bodhi Tree Gallery and within 6 miles (10 km) of TriArts Sharon Playhouse and Veterans Field. Holley-Williams House Museum and Scoville Memorial Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Perfect Escape From The City Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
Busy running back and forth to Lime Rock for a car event, but able to enjoy a peaceful stay upon returning to the house. Highly recommend this house, but really don’t want to so I can have it all to myself, when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little vacation
My wife and I had a good stay. Appreciated the firewood and fireplace on the chilly nights and mornings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Northwest Connecticut Property
Excellent home on beautiful property. Perfect for quiet stay in a country setting. Picturesque "old New England" area. We stayed in January and house is warm and comfortable. Fire place in living room was awesome. Wood burning stoves in each bedroom is also a nice feature. Plenty of seasoned fire wood provided by owner. All needs were met. Owner was very flexible and accommodating and even checked-in with us during our stay due to impending snowstorm to reassure us driveway would be plowed timely and he was available for anything we may need. Would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odile V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect escape from city
Cozy, warm and homey place. Sad weather was drizzly and did not permit the use of the beautiful outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

E B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
The booking was exactly as stated an “great escape from the city” had an amazing time with my wife and family the place was quite and completely comfortable with amazing, and easy to contact host will definitely love to book here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Relatives came for a visit and stayed at the house. The location was perfect and the place is very comfortable, spacious and inviting. Will definitely recommend for family and friends again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie M., Brooklyn, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Windows to nature
This was our second stay at this delightful house that brings the scenic masterpiece of nature from every angle through the multiple windows throughout the house. The large windows in the kitchen/dining room area were designed to capture the setting sun over the beautiful country landscape Serge, the host, is very hospitable and very responsive to communication The house is exceptionally clean , comfortable and equipped with everything one needs to prepare meals The surrounding areas are very picturesque and we had an excellent dinner at The Woodland in Lakeville where we have eaten a few times over the years and dies not disappoint. We also ate in Le Gamin fir lunch which was also very good and comparable to authentic Parisien fare We plan on returning next year as it keeps calling us back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger and Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than the pictures!
Wonderful stay. Probably the best VRBO we have stayed at. Every thing we needed was there, clean, tidy, and comfortable. Best sunsets!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie M., Brooklyn, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature bathing in Sharon
The moment you walk into this charming home, you are transfixed by the setting. The house is secluded in a serene and picturesque pastoral setting with a view of the mountains in a beautiful meadow brimming with birdsong, deer and rabbits and a bird ‘s eye view of the sun. All the large windows throughout the house capture the view in its essence. The house is airy and well lit by the light that filters in through all the windows Every amenity is thought of from quality appliances, pots , dinnerware, comfortable bedding and accommodations for whatever cooking utensil you could possibly need. The barbecue grill is new and has a large capacity This home is exceptionally clean and Serge and Lannyl were very responsive and gracious The four poster bed in the upstairs bedroom has a breathtaking view and a perfect way to be lulled to sleep. The photos on the website don t do it justice but it s always a nice surprise when a house surpasses your expectations. I plan on returning n the Fall for another spectacular nature show. Rosemarie M
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanuj B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy home away from home
This cozy place gave us everything we needed in terms of being comfortable with 2 little kids. We'd stay here again in future, when needed. Mohawk mountain is few minutes drive and grocery stores are nearby too.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay
Our second stay at a this warm Sharon home. The sunset views were great and house has everything we needed. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

nancy b., Buffalo N.Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting!
The house was nicely secluded with great scenery. Nice room sizes. Great deck out back! The kitchen had EVERYTHING! Close to an amazing market; it had SO many wonderful items. And it was close to the wedding venue Thanks to the owners! We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Country House
The place was so lovely. It was set in a fields of green. The house was everything we wanted. Would recommend this house and would stay there again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for what we were in town doing.
Great secluded property with everything you would need. It was the perfect location for what we were in town doing. Great view off the back deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oona C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home away from home!
We were charmed by the view and the serene setting in a glade alight with fireflies at night and wildflowers by day. The house had every amenity, well stocked kitchen with many extra touches. Air conditioning in bedrooms made our stay really appreciated in the humid heat of July. Our family loved it and will come again!!! Great location for local wedding attendees 🥰
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super property
While the house itself isn't notable from the outside, it is wonderful inside, and the view is incredible. The 2 main bedrooms, dining and living areas are large and pretty; there is even a separate wardrobe room off the main bedroom. Pretty patio overlooking a meadow and ,mountain, as do the common areas and main bedroom.The hosts have thought of pretty much thought of - and stocked - everything, (Including coviid self-tests, which we unfortunately needed.) We would definately use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally awesome!
My guests and I had a wonderful time at this beautiful and delightful home. We felt at home from the moment we walked through the front door. The views and sunsets are spectacular! It was so peaceful and quiet and was the perfect location to explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
All around great stay/experience
We had an amazing stay in Sharon, CT! The house was beautifully arranged, clean, inviting, and cozy, just as described. Lannyl and Serge are great hosts and were very helpful and friendly in their communications, especially as we needed to adjust our dates. They even reached out when they found our daughters slippers which we left behind, and offered to mail them to us. We will definitely try to stay there again on future trips to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with an amazing view
A really great NorthWest CT home that we loved spending our holiday in visiting nearby family. The owner helped us coordinate our arrival (which is not easy with a toddler) and we enjoyed our stay throughout the two weeks. The West/SouthWest mountain views never get old and the home felt cozy even as the temperatures dropped. A great stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Views galore!
We had a wonderful time at Sergio and Lannyl's house. The views are incredible! This was the perfect serene oasis. The hosts couldn't have been more helpful and attentive. We HIGHLY recommend this property and look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alma L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
The property was beautiful and well stocked (felt like home), the grounds were beautiful (we saw 2 deer!), and Lannyl and Serge were perfectly communicative. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

HT L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serge is first class
excellent stay - wanted peace and quiet and got them both. Serge is highly responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Therese M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time
I must apologize I missed the instructions for departure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Christine M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Home with a View - Improvements are needed
We just wrapped up a north east road trip which included a 2 night stay at this rental in October 2021. Pros - Nice view - Private setting - Close to town - BBQ is nice - Everything needed to cook including sharp knives (we have stayed at many rentals and never had sharp knives) Cons - House was not professionally cleaned prior to us visiting; evidence of spider webs/dust etc. - Musty smell throughout the home (it soaked into our clothes) - No king size beds (really need at least one) - Smaller TV on odd angle (important for us as it rained quite a bit) - Back deck (with the view) is too narrow to be useful Bottom line. The town of Sharon is very quaint (like out of a movie). There is a park with a nice waterfall about 15 minutes away that's great to hike and take pics at. The area is very nice, especially in the fall. With that said, this listing really needs improvements to get it to a baseline comfort level. We'll visit the area again but will definitely stay elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Me and my friends fell in love with the house and the area that it was in. Nothing short of perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021