Colonial Parmelee House at Guest House Retreat

Entire guest suite in Chester, Connecticut

  1. 7 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Rated 4.93 out of 5 stars.72 reviews
Hosted by Charlie
  1. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.

Exceptional host communication

Recent guests gave Charlie a 5-star rating for communication.
All rentals include one bedroom, the kitchen, and dining and living rooms. We can open an extra bedroom at the 4-guest booking price, and both extra bedrooms at the 5-guest booking price.

Retreat from the everyday world at our historic, Cape Cod-style home, adjacent to our retreat center. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of retreat at your pace, and on your own schedule.

Adjacent hiking trails and lakes down the street mean this is great place to experience nature.

The space
Parmelee House was built in 1775, and is a well-maintained historical-property. Day-to-day it is part of our retreat center.

Guest access
You'll have access to the main bedroom (full bath), kitchen, dining room, and living room. There is also a small office with a rollout cot next to the main bedroom, ideal for small children. Extra bedrooms upstairs can be added if needed as you add more guests.

Other things to note
We may or may not be on site when you arrive - you'll be provided with a code for the key lockbox upon confirmation of your reservation. Look at our photos for reference.

Although located in a rural setting, we are less than 10 minutes away from places like gas stations, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores.

We do not have TV on the property. However, we have excellent WiFi throughout. Cellular service is spotty for Sprint, but stable for Verizon and ATT.

Each bedroom has its own private bathroom.

Not handicap accessible. Additionally, the ceilings are low by modern standards (6.5 ft) with correspondingly low doorframes (6 ft).

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed

What this place offers

Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Air conditioning

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4.93 out of 5 stars from 72 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 93% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 7% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Chester, Connecticut, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We are in "the middle of the woods" and on the quiet property of a retreat center. Other than that one neighbor, there isn't much neighborhood to speak of other than the trails and nearby lakes.

Meet your host

Started hosting in 2018
My work: Guest House Retreat & Conference Center
Speaks English
I am the Assistant Executive Director of the retreat center where Parmelee House is located. I’ve been part of the staff here since 2009 and I’ve worked in all our departments. I'm looking forward to acquainting you with Parmelee House, so you can experience the unique atmosphere of Guest House.

Co-hosts

  • Saralyn
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
7 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm