44-44 Crawford Center Dr, Stafford Springs, CT 06076

Available starting Sept 13, 2025-Oct 6th Available Oct 14-March 2026 LAKE FRONT, Gorgeous views, fully furnished with a sauna and beautiful dedicated office. This is a fully renovated, small yet luxurious lake chalet on Mashapaug Pond with breathtaking views. Only 33 houses are on this 300 acre lake that abuts Bigelow Hollow State Park, so the views from your porch are of natural beauty and splendor. The house has a spa area, with an outdoor shower, tub, and sauna. There are 2 gas fire places, an outdoor gas fire pit, a massive two-person tub, heated floors in the bathrooms and entire lower level, heated towel rack, 2 gas lamp heaters outside for chilly mornings and evenings, sits right on the lake and has access to miles and miles of trails at Bigelow, Nipmuck and into Massachusetts that can be accessed directly from the house. All of the furniture is West Elm, Maiden Home or custom built. The kitchen boasts custom made cabinetry, 2 inch concrete waterfall countertops, Miele appliances, a wine fridge and a coffee bar with drip, Nespresso or French press. And if you still want more coffee options (because who doesn't) the lower level primary suite also has a Nespresso so you can roll out of bed and make yourself an espresso! The primary suite is massive, with an entire separate seating area in front of the fire place with a low table for floor-cushion dining or using as a coffee table. The king bed is also low to the ground and allows for direct views of the lake. Walk right out to your own private sauna, outdoor shower and clawfoot tub, take a cold plunge in the lake, and then head inside to hop into the walk-in shower keeping your toes warm on the heated floors. Grab a toasty towel from the heated rack, and enjoy lighted and defogger mirrors as you ready yourself in the mornings. Or, if you are more of the bath type, the tub is a massive 2 person soaker, for ultimate luxury. The primary suite walk-in closet has a washer/dryer with custom-built clothes hanging shelves for drying delicates, and California closet built-ins. The house has integrated speakers in the grand room, primary bedroom, bathroom, closet and outside and works with Sonos or other music apps, or if you are so inclined, vinyl! There is private access to a boat house holding 2 Stand-up paddle boards (for rent for an additional fee) and a dock in the summer season. The lake is perfect for SUPs, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing and is a low-speed lake so very safe and quiet. In the winter when the lake freezes over ice fishermen are in heaven, as are folks who love snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The lake is a known spot for walleye, and boats with small motors can be launched from the public launch about 5 minutes away. An additional secret is that this house is only 15 minutes away from the famous Tree House Brewery for those who love amazing craft beer, and the excellent restaurants and bistros in Sturbridge. While the home feels in the middle of nowhere, it's only 7 mile drive to any and everything you need. This is really not a party or kid house, as everything was finished with an adult 'work from home' person in mind. Even the main bath has a custom floating wood countertop and hand-carved stone vessel sink with a waterfall shower. It's a truly stunning bathroom, but not one that is great for the kiddos since there is no tub and no counter to climb on. There are lots of 'buttons and dials' for the bidet, radiant heat and other high-end finishings that would just be too tempting for toddlers to fiddle with, and the primary suite tub is 'free-standing,' so a child cannot climb into it safely. Finally, this is my personal, primary residence, so it is important that folks staying treat it like their own. My home is optimal for digital nomads, as that is what I am, couples looking for a romantic escape, athletes who want access to trails, a gym and swimming, nature enthusiasts who want to hike and camp, or folks who desire peace, quiet and the inspiration of nature to write or meditate. There is an office that has an adjustable (stand up or sit down) desk, a printer, and great WiFi. I have severe allergies, so this house is hypoallergenic and is cleaned only with natural products that won't ruin any of the surfaces. This is also why only one, well-behaved dog may be approved if you can agree to the additional pet rules. I cannot accept cat guests due to my allergies. Every room has views from the lake, and that is really the main attraction. I'm don't even own a television, but has books and board games, and limitless seating areas to enjoy the peace and quiet and views. This is a Short-Term Rental Agreement. The Property shall be furnished by the Landlord. Limited to furniture already inside the home. This is a Non-smoking property. The Landlord shall be responsible for providing the following utilities: Electricity, Internet, Oil / Gas, Trash Collection, Water, Sewer and all other utilities to be paid by the Landlord. Bi-weekly cleaning to be included in the Rental Amount. Cleaning to be done on a day/date to be decided between the Property Manager and Tenant(s). This cleaning is not optional, and Tenant(s) acknowledge and agree to allow the Property Manager into the house and garage on a bi-weekly basis to clean the property. The total amount of individuals allowed to stay at the Property for any period will be limited to 2 people. In addition, the Tenant(s) are allowed to have a total number of 4 Guests on the Property. The Tenant(s) shall be obligated to pay a Security Deposit as part of this Agreement. The Security Deposit shall be in the amount of the total amount owed for Rent for the entire Rental Period divided by the number of months of the Rental Period, where for the purpose of this Security Deposit calculation a partial month shall count as 1 month. The Security Deposit along with the first and last month's Rent are due upon execution of this Agreement, and only after receipt of the Security Deposit, first and last month's Rent shall the Property be reserved for the Tenant(s), meaning it will be held only for the Tenant(s) and availability will be blocked by Landlord on rental websites such as VRBO. Tenant(s) shall be allowed to have 1 dog, with no weight limit provided that Tenant(s) pay an additional $100/mo for "Dog Rent". The Dog Terms are as follows: (a) No animals on furniture, including beds, (b) Tenants to pick up poop around the yard with bags and throw into trash bin, (c) dog must be on a leash when outside, or tethered on a long leash to ensure s/he cannot approach neighbors or delivery people or leave the property, and (d) if Tenant(s) leave the house and cannot take the "fur family member" (dog) where Tenant(s) are going, Tenant(s) must keep him/her in a crate so as not to allow him/her to roam around the house without Tenant(s) present. Landlord has the right to inspect the premises with prior notice in accordance with applicable State laws. Should the Tenant(s) violate any of the terms of this Agreement, the rental period shall be terminated immediately in accordance with State law. Tenant(s) waive all rights to process if they fail to vacate the premises upon termination of the rental period. Tenant(s) shall vacate the premises at the expiration time and date of this Agreement. Guests shall hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord against any and all claims of personal injury or property damage or loss arising from use of the premises regardless of the nature of the accident, injury or loss. Tenant(s) expressly recognize that any insurance for property damage or loss which the Landlord may maintain on the property does not cover the personal property of Tenant(s), and that Tenant(s) must purchase their own renter's insurance for Tenant(s) and Guest(s) liability, and Tenant(s)' property being kept at the Property. Such proof of insurance must be provided to Landlord or Property Manager prior to the Rental Period. Tenants agree to pay all reasonable costs, attorney(s) fees and expenses that shall be made or incurred by Landlord enforcing this Agreement. Use of Property Tenant(s) expressly acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is for transient occupancy of the Property, and that Tenant(s) do not intend to make the property a residence or household. Shortened Stays and Conditions There shall be no refunds of rents due to shortened stays or ruined expectations because of weather conditions. Tenants will have access to the boat house for storage and use of the standup paddle boards, the garage for storage, use of the gym and access to the garbage bin. The padlock for the boathouse should stay locked when not in use, and the key can stay hanging in the garage or on the nail on the side of the boathouse. The garage should also stay locked.