Title: The Art House: 5-Acre Private Getaway w/ Firepit & AC Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Art House: 5-Acre Private Getaway w/ Firepit & AC Family-friendly holiday home in Bridgewater ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100520000/100512700/100512619/59bf4f18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100520000/100512700/100512619/536b226f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100520000/100512700/100512619/f77155f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100520000/100512700/100512619/03874f31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100520000/100512700/100512619/81e3a2fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a private hilltop in New England's picturesque countryside, The Art House offers a serene escape. Unwind with the majestic sunset views from the fully furnished front porch or back patio, complete with firepit and outdoor dining area. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Art House: 5-Acre Private Getaway w/ Firepit & AC Situated on 5 acres, "The Art House" is the perfect place for those looking to relax and unwind, as well as to explore and enjoy all that the area has to offer. This contemporary farmhouse, tucked away on a private hilltop in the beautiful New England countryside, offers breathtaking sunset views, as well as a spacious interior that has been thoughtfully decorated, and desirable amenities that allow guests to feel right at home. The Space: The Art House, named for its one-of-a-kind art pieces, offers ample space for relaxing, both inside and out. Inside the home, guests will find three bedrooms: one king (second level), and two queens (on on the main level, and one on the second level). The dedicated workspace, also located on the second level, is the perfect place to catch up on work or a good book. Outside, guests are invited to relax on the fully furnished front porch, or on the back patio, where they will be greeted by a firepit, an outdoor dining table, and grill. Both areas provide a spectacular view of the area's beautiful sunsets, and serve as the perfect place to gather after returning from the day's adventures. \* Please note: 4WD/ AWD vehicles are highly recommended for those visiting during the winter months, as the property is located at the top of a long, steep driveway. \*Window AC units are placed in each of the three bedrooms, as well as the workspace, living room, and dining room during warmer months. \*Guests who wish to stay longer than 14 days must sign a separate lease agreement. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Local artist showcase - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118950000/118948100/118948037/0f90797e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### North Cliff House - Private Dock & Sauna Danbury - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=118948037&PinnedHotelID=118948037&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119040000/119034300/119034243/w2250h1717x0y13-26d69294.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Oasis with Firepit, Game room and Kayaks New Fairfield - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=119034243&PinnedHotelID=119034243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119190000/119181500/119181482/f74a9236.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Architectural gem in the heart of Roxbury - Modern, Chic & Dreamy Pool Roxbury - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=119181482&PinnedHotelID=119181482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86340000/86331500/86331458/cb284460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage at Sunny Day- Lakeside, views, kayak, dock Newtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=86331458&PinnedHotelID=86331458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95550000/95547900/95547833/w902h683x61y0-73dbad09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Candlewood Lake - Family Getaway with direct lake access. 3775 sqft home. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.556343,-73.387405&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gjt%7CFfn%7C%7EL%3FS%3FS%40U%3FS%40U%40S%3FUBS%40S%40U%40SBUBSBQBUBSBSBSDSBSDSDSDQDSDSFQDQFSDQFQFQHQFQFOHQFQHOFQHOHOJOHOHMHOJMHMJOJMJMJMJKJMJKJMLKJKLILKJILKLILILILILGLGLINELGLGLENGNELELENCNELCNCNCNCLCNANALAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%3FNBNBNBLBNBLDNBNDLDNDLFLDNFLFLDLHNFLFLHLHLHJHLJLHLJJHLJJJJLLJJLJJJLJLHLJNJLHLJNHLHNHNHPHLHPFNHPFPHNFPFPFPFPDPFRFPDPFRDRDPBRDRDRBRDRBRBRBTBPBR%40T%40RBT%40R%40R%40T%40R%3FT%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FTAR%3FTARATARARCTARATCRCPCTCRCRERCRERERCREPERGREPGPGREPGPGPGPGPINGPIPGNIPILIPININILKNILKLKNILKLKLKJKLMJKJKLMJKHMJMHMJKHMHMHMHMFOFMHMDMFOFMDMFODMDODOBMDOBMBOBOBOBM%3FOBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOAMCOCOCOCMCOEOCMEMEOEOGMEMGMGOEMIMGMGMIMIMIMIMKKIMKMIKKMMKKKKKMKKKMKMKMKOIMKMIOIMIOKOIOIOGQIOGQIQGOGQIQGQGQEQGSEQGQESESEQESESCSESCSCSCSCUCQCSCUASAUASCS%3FUASAU%3FSAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Fedb0SNzBWJv-bl4WBoA3ozCeiQ=) Bridgewater, CT #### What's nearby - Lovers Leap State Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles - Lake Lillinonah - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles - Candlewood Lake - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles - Elephant's Trunk Flea Market - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles - Valley Golf Center - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles #### Getting around - Appalachian Trail - 30 min drive - Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mama’s Bagels - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sonic - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Abbey - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Art House: 5-Acre Private Getaway w/ Firepit & AC pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking at The Art House: 5-Acre Private Getaway w/ Firepit & AC? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Art House: 5-Acre Private Getaway w/ Firepit & AC? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Art House: 5-Acre Private Getaway w/ Firepit & AC? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Art House: 5-Acre Private Getaway w/ Firepit & AC located? > This family-friendly Bridgewater holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lovers Leap State Park, Lake Lillinonah and Housatonic River. Elephant's Trunk Flea Market and Candlewood Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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