Summer House with pool: Just one hour from NYC and two miles from the charming small town of New Canaan, buzzing with boutique shops and outdoor restaurants, this elegant, private family retreat sits on two quiet manicured acres. Perfect for relaxing poolside, swinging in a hammock, gathering by the firepit in Adirondack chairs or dining on a string-lit stone patio. The neighborhood is ideal for biking and walking, with plenty of young families. This spacious, fully-equipped home features 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, comfortably sleeping 8. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with pool view, living room, family room, large office area with views of the backyard and pool. Main floor bedroom has a king bed (or two twins) and ensuite bathroom. This room can convert to a second office with the twin beds moved down to the finished basement for extra guests. The second floor offers a primary suite with king bed, ensuite bathroom with shower and soaking tub. Three more bedrooms (one queen, two full) share two generous hall bathrooms. Other amenities include: Game room with pool table, large laundry room, wi-fi extending out to the pool, grill and Traeger wood-pellet smoker. Available from July 26th through Labor Day.
House for rent
$32,500/mo
Fees may apply
231 Turtle Back Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
5beds
5,352sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Singlefamily
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
2 Attached garage spaces parking
Oil, fireplace
What's special
Relaxing poolsideFirepit in adirondack chairsString-lit stone patioLarge laundry roomFamily roomSpacious fully-equipped home
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 18, 2025 at 12:41pm
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Fireplace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit, Lower Level, Mud Room
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,352 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Covered
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Architecture Style: Colonial, Attached, Bonus Room, Cable included in rent, Entrance Foyer, Exterior Maintenance included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Golf, Grounds Care included in rent, Gunite, Heated, Heating included in rent, Heating system: Hot Water, Heating: Oil, Hot water included in rent, In Ground, Insurance included in rent, Lake, Landscaped, Level, Library, Lighting, Lot Features: Level, Landscaped, Lower Level, Maintenance/Repairs included in rent, Medical Facilities, Mud Room, Oven/Range, Park, Patio, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Utilities included in rent, Water Heater, Water included in rent
- Has private pool: Yes
Details
- Parcel number: NCANM0034B031L00059
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable, Garbage, Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground, Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Amenities included: Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: New Canaan
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Summer,Month To Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $32,500$6/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24145163 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2017 | Sold | $1,800,000+0.3%$336/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #99174351 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2017 | Pending sale | $1,795,000$335/sqft |
Source: William Raveis Real Estate #99174351 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000+23.8%$335/sqft |
Source: Vflyer Homes Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2001 | Sold | $1,450,000$271/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Neighborhood: 06840
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10West SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.5 mi
- 9/10Saxe Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 10/10New Canaan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
