Welcome to Laurel Island
Laurel Island is a private island located on Lake Pocotopaug in East Hampton, CT. The Island is home to a large main lodge and five guesthouses, all within an easy stroll of one another, yet distinctly private. Each house has its own dock and one water front deck. Quaint and rustic, the main lodge and each cottage boasts water, electricity and other facilities. And Lake Pocatopaug...well, it's a lake, and it's host to all sorts of recreational activities.
Laurel Island is a perfect place to host your next family gathering or company retreat. The Island can sleep 39 people and the kitchen facilities can handle a group of that size.
Lodging
Lodge
Perfect for large gatherings: family reunion, retreat or even a wedding. 38 x 80 great room with cathedral ceiling, floor-to-ceiling fireplace, a full kitchen and large, waterfront deck. 4 bedrooms, full kitchen, 2 bathrooms with showers, giant porch with panoramic views, floating swim dock, and more.
A Frame
3 bedrooms, full kitchen, a bathroom, one large porch with a view of the lake, sandy swimming area, and dock.
Bay Cabin
3 bedrooms, full kitchen, a bathroom, and one long porch with a view of the lake.
Chalet
4 bedrooms, full kitchen, a bathroom, one large porch with a view of the lake and sunset, a small second story porch, and dock.
Deck House
4 bedrooms, full kitchen, a bathroom, one large porch with a view of the lake and sunset, a small second story porch, and dock.
Captain’s Cabin
2 bedrooms, full kitchen, a bathroom, one porch, and dock.
In the News
You Can Rent This Private Island in Connecticut
NEWS 8 WTNH.COM - By OLIVIA PERREAULT - JUN 26, 2023
The Best Private-Island Vacations for Every Budget—Even Yours!
Wall Street Journal - By CHRISTIAN L. WRIGHT- Nov. 25, 2015
This Private Island for Rent in CT Was Once Home to a Boy Scout Camp
CT Insider - By AMY COVAL - JUL 17, 2023
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MIC - BYKATE BRATSKEIR - SEP 25, 2017
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The Hartford Courant - By REBECCA LURYE- NOV 04, 2017
Imagine renting your own private island for your next reunion or gathering.
There is a large main lodge and five guesthouses, all within an easy stroll of one another, yet distinctly private. Each house has its own dock and waterfront deck!
Enjoy a weekend on the lake in a cabin or two
Testimonials
“My friends and I visited this island for a long weekend, and we had an amazing time. It was my first year, but most of the group had already visited this place, and I understand why they wanted to come back. There are many outdoor activities, including volleyball, kayaking, etc. The owners are very accommodating, even coming to pick up two attendees really early in the morning because they needed to leave sooner than the remainder of our party. The island is very private, the views are great, and the place has a very authentic outdoorsy feel. We are already planning our return!”