Guest Experiences
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Group trip
We had such a wonderful stay! Our group of 8 was amazed with how beautiful, peaceful and incredibly stocked Kathy’s home is. She thought of everything. Great for birders and nature enthusiasts. The hot tub was fabulous. It was a great weekend. Thanks so much again Kathy for opening up your home to us!
Darien
April 2026
Kathy is such a good host that we felt like we were in an Airbnb commercial! My group had a wonderful stay and would gladly go back
Jared
New York, New York
Rating, 5 stars
March 2026
Hands-down, the most thought out Airbnb I have stayed at. Kathy thought through every detail space is comfortable and huge backyard. I will be a repeat customer.
Bre
Old Saybrook, CT
July 2026
Our favorite Airbnb yet—so cozy, inviting, and comfortable. If you're visiting with pets or kids: this is the place. It has literally everything you need and then some. We visited during the winter, and are super excited to come back in the Spring. Thank you for the memories, Lilac House! Thank you, Kathy! PS: My mother wants me to tell you that she absolutely loves the wind chimes.
Olga, January 2026
I had an amazing stay at Kathy and Lilac House — genuinely the best Airbnb experience I’ve had in a while. 5 stars well deserved. Kathy was amazingly responsive and helpful throughout the trip, and she went above and beyond with everything from the decor to the recommendations. If you’re looking for a relaxing cabin trip with a place that feels cozy and like home, this is the place! I would absolutely come back again.
Lainey, December 2025
Our family could not have had a more enjoyable stay at Lilac House. The home is every bit as warm, cozy and inviting as the photos show. The rooms are well-appointed and comfortable. We were in town for the horse show, and the location was perfect. We were lucky to be staying during beautiful weather and could enjoy the lovely garden and yard. Another highlight for us was sitting by the woodburning fireplace in the evening with a nice glass of wine. As other reviewers have mentioned, Kathy is an exceptional host. She checked in throughout our stay to ensure we had everything we needed. There is little surprise this home is in the top 1% of all Airbnb homes. We absolutely recommend this little gem and will look forward to return
Traci, September 2025
THIS IS WHAT AN AIRBNB SHOULD BE!!! This is like a place where someone actually *lives* and it is obvious in the space because everything you need is just there when you need it. Like, guys, I was making dinner and I realized the recipe called for fennel seeds and I looked in the little spice rack thing and **there were fennel seeds**. Can't overemphasize how much this spot is actually welcoming and functional as a space to inhabit for a short time. Kathy's love of the land and the ecosystem is totally obvious and it's equally obvious how much she wants everyone else to love it too. 1000% recommend.
Maralena January 2025
Stayed with a pet
Lilac House has now become the standard that all future rentals will be held to! Kathy’s home is lovely! Each room was immaculate and made to make guests immediately feel welcome. Things like welcome gifts and socks for walking around the house, to treats for your furry companions, Kathy had it all. She’s wonderfully communicative, offering suggestions and flowers from her garden. It was a wonderful weekend. The only regret was that the weekend went too quickly. Do not hesitate do enjoy this gem!
Dawn, September 2025