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Historic Hideaway

House in Avon, CT

6 guests·2 bedrooms·1 bathroom
4.3 · 28 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private patio with Adirondack chairs and grill elevates outdoor evenings.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Walkable to coffee, dining, shopping, and scenic bike paths.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Modern eat-in kitchen supports effortless group meals and gatherings.

Property details

Enjoy life in the swankiest pre-civil war servant’s quarter’s the 1800’s had to offer!! Fantastically located, walkable to hiking/biking, shopping, dining, coffee, upscale boutiques, the Farmington Valley rail trail, Fisher Meadow Recreation complex and Avon Old Farms School. Enjoy three bedrooms and a modern eat-in kitchen with easy access to highways, Hartford and all of Farmington Valley. Plenty of off street parking, plus private patio with Adirondack chairs and grill. This classic New England neighborhood is iconic to Connecticut. Located around the corner from the architecturally stunning private preparatory Avon Old Farms School. In 1908, when my ancestors migrated to America from Italy, they, like many Italian Americans passing through Ellis Island, Chose Avon, Connecticut to call home. At the time, Avon had a one room schoolhouse where my family was educated, and which still exists as a historical monument today. Avon has progressed from a town filled with tobacco farms, bootleggers and dirt roads to a sleek, cosmopolitan community that has maintained ties with the past. It offers golf courses, a recreational 11-mile-long bike trail, miles of hiking trails and shopping from locally owned small boutiques to the nation’s largest franchise operations. My home was built in 1800 during the pre-automobile when everything was walkable, so the home is conveniently situated walkable to old Avon village, coffee shops, dining, and the town’s still thriving Italian American Club. Take a step back in time and treat yourself to life in a home built for the early Avon leaders! This property is the second floor of one of Avon's few multifamily homes. The second floor, originally the homeowners servants quarters, now serves as an independent second floor three bedroom unit. Please reach out with any questions. Thank you! In 2005 Money Magazine rated Avon third safest town in America. ✅ This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $50 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $2 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional. To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots. ✅ This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $50 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $2 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional. To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots. If you have any questions, just message us anytime! Happy to help!

Sleeping arrangements

Common space

1 King Bed

1 Queen Bed

1 Full Sofa Bed

What’s included

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Pets allowed

    Pets allowed

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

Guest reviews

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Cindy

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July 2026

Unfortunately this was the worst Airbnb experience we’ve ever had. We arrived a few hours after check-in to find the home had not been visited since the previous guests. The beds were unmade, trash was full, dirty towels on the bathroom floor, dishwasher full of dirty dishes, and leftovers still in the fridge. Minutes after we arrived the co-owner let herself in without knocking and said she had hoped we wouldn’t arrive on time so she could finish cleaning. We left for the evening to give her time but when we returned at 11pm she was still inside making the beds and much of the house remained dirty. She entered the property multiple times without notice and even went through our bags to display our snacks on the counter, very intrusive. Between the home’s condition and the repeated unexpected entries we did not feel comfortable or safe. After 3 days of very few responses from the host, he said the best he could do was refund 50% of the nightly rate. Would not recommend staying here!

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Fatima

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June 2026

Wonderful host! Thank you for letting us stay at your place.

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Madelin

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June 2026

I had my guys stayed there while they were out there working and Alexander was wonderful and very understanding! He was very helpful and the place was beautiful! The guys felt like they were home! 10/10!! Will be booking again!

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Tamar

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May 2026

I had an absolutely wonderful stay! Alexander was incredibly attentive: he answered the phone right away and gave me perfect directions to the place , while I was having some issues with GPS . The apartment was spotless, cozy, and quiet—such a pleasant retreat. I highly recommend staying here if you’re in the area , truly a peaceful, enjoyable experience!

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 12:00pm

Pets allowed

No smoking

No parties

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