174 S Shore Road Rare opportunity* five-bedroom camp-style cottage on Twin Lakes in charming Salisbury, CT. The cottage that's been in the family for three generations (over 100 years!) has very rare peak-summer vacancies this year. The two story, Cape Cod-style lakefront cottage is teeming with original features and charm. Five-bedrooms (easily sleeps 10), 1-bathroom (and an-easy-to-access-when-wet-from-water-activities back porch toilet!), an enormous living room/dining area (dining table doubles as a ping-pong table!) with stone fireplace, both a screened-in lakefront porch and larger open-air lake-front porch, and spectacular sunsets. Dock with walk-into-the-water-stairs, paddle board, and kayaks galore! A short walk to the Twin Lakes Beach club or to O'Hara's Marina/cafe where you can grab a great breakfast or a grilled cheese and rent motorized boats. The Appalachian Trail is practically in its backyard, other great trails abound. Easily accessible from NYC and Boston. The cottage: Bedroom #1: Queen bed, Bedroom #2: double bed, Bedroom #3 and #4: two twin beds, Bedroom #5: twin bunkbeds. There are also sofas in the living room that could sleep up to 3 more. Bathroom #1 (second floor): clawfoot tub with shower, toilet, and sink. Bathroom #2: toilet on back porch, perfect for wet swimsuit runs!). Dining area, seats 10+, Kitchen. Screened porch, large covered porch with exceptional sunset views on the lake. Dock with walk-into the water stairs One canoe, one paddle board, and several kayaks. No internet and limited cellular access. Ample opportunities to hand wash dishes with loves ones over good conversation. No running in from the lake to do laundry (because there isn't a washer or dryer), instead explore Canaan, Ct where the local laundromat will do it for you, or you can do it yourself. Availability: Saturday - Saturday; check in 3 p.m., check out 10 a.m. July 25 - August 8 August 29 - September 28 You must bring your own bedding and linens and either clean after your stay (cleaning list provided) or hire a local cleaner (references provided).