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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.

Gardner Lake 2 Queen/1King/2 Bath/Laundry- Private
Stay with us for a relaxing, family lake vacation! Bring your family to our peaceful, private and BRAND NEW 3 bedroom - 2-bathroom home. We are located one block from the Gardner Lake public boat launch, easy access to the public beach. Just a short drive to Mystic, Stonington, Vineyards, Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods. Close to CT College, Mitchell, and USCGA. Cook your favorite meal in our fully equipped kitchen, you will think you never left home! Contact Peter or Adam to discuss your situation.

Water Forest Retreat -Octagon
Water Forest retreat is a very private 122ft.² electrified and heated cedar octagon next to a brook on 56 acres of forest with a pond, waterfall, marsh and hiking trails. Cozy up in this quiet comfortable space while listening to Goldmine brook while you sleep. Fire pit, heated outhouse with composting toilet, outdoor dining area, brook, pond and trail head are just steps away. We also have a TREE HOUSE and HIKER’S HAVEN house by the brook. Please click on our profile picture to read more.

Charming Chester Retreat - Cottage
*Book your Autumn Getaway now and for Summer 2026* This 2 bed, 1 bath unit has been redesigned to feature a modern kitchen, soaking tub and wood-burning fireplace. The unit also includes a roof deck that overlooks our mature maple trees and a sprawling front porch, complete with rockers. Beach Access 10 min away at Cedar Lake. Great for 1-2 couples, small families or group of friends—Ask about our single roll away bed or pack' n' play(s). Kid friendly! Hidden Gem / Retreat/ Beach Access

Welcome to The Holly at Amston Lake
Welcome to The Holly at Amston Lake! Great two-bedroom cottage situated in a peaceful lake community. Great place to enjoy time with family and friends. Take a stroll down to the main beach or enjoy the great views of the lake from the deck! Don't forget about the gas fire pit for those chilly evenings. We are located near numerous vineyards, a brewery, the Connecticut Airline Trail, and great local restaurants! Guests have access to the grill, fire pit, kayaks, and two main beaches.

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.

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.

Chester Village 'Pied-à-terre' above art gallery
Our lovely, well designed place is 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.
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Quick stats about vacation rentals that are family-friendly in East Haddam
Total rentals
40 properties
Nightly prices starting at
€ 94 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
1.2K reviews
Pet-friendly rentals
10 properties allow pets
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
20 properties have a dedicated workspace
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40 properties include access to wifi
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