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Charming Coastal Retreat Steps from the Beach!

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Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Branford, CT
  • Stony Creek Brewery
    ā€Ŗ4 min driveā€¬
  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District
    ā€Ŗ4 min driveā€¬
  • Yale University
    ā€Ŗ14 min driveā€¬
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ā€Ŗ24 min driveā€¬

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About the area

Branford

At this holiday home you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Stony Creek Brewery and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Pine Orchard holiday home include Yale University and Yale-New Haven Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Stony Creek Brewery - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Double Beach - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Yale University - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital - 15 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 6 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖChipotle Mexican Grill - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖStarbucks - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖWendy's - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖBranford Townhouse Restaurant - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖPacileos Apizza Pasta - ā€¬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Coastal Retreat Steps from the Beach!

Our charming 1930s beach house offers a classic New England coastal getaway with plenty of space. Located just a block from the Long Island Sound and breathtaking views of the Thimble Islands. Enjoy views of the Long Island Sound just a block away, take a walk along the coast line, rinse off with an outdoor shower, and have dinner on the deck or patio in the huge private backyard. Or enjoy a meal and live music at one of several restaurants within walking distance.
This 1930s house has been renovated while maintaining its charm. Exposed beams, hardwood floors, and original fireplace offer unique design characteristics. The backyard is very large and private, backing up to a marsh. There is an outdoor shower, patio area with fire pit, and a deck to fully enjoy the beautiful property. The neighborhood is very friendly and safe.

The beach at the end of the road (Limewood Beach) should only be used for short walks below the high tide mark. Above the high tide mark is owned by individuals and is private property. Other beaches you will have access to are Branford Point (5 min drive), Stoney Creek beach (12 min drive), and Hammonasset State Park Beach (beautiful large beach roughly 20 min drive).

Location is minutes to New Haven (Yale, museums, famous New Haven pizza)

Property manager

Rick

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Charming Coastal Retreat Steps From the Beach! Branford

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Charming Coastal Retreat Steps from the Beach!?

The closest beach to Charming Coastal Retreat Steps from the Beach! is East Haven Town Beach (6.1 km).

Does Charming Coastal Retreat Steps from the Beach! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Charming Coastal Retreat Steps from the Beach!?

No, Charming Coastal Retreat Steps from the Beach! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Charming Coastal Retreat Steps from the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Charming Coastal Retreat Steps from the Beach!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Charming Coastal Retreat Steps from the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cliff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House Great Lication
Thoroughly enjoyed our stayā€¦charming home, great location, excellent communication with ownerā€¦Will stay here next time weā€™re in town
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter by the water
The house was perfect for our multi generation gathering, spacious enough for all. The kitchen was well equipped for our cooking needs. The beds very comfortable. Would highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L., Salida

Liked: Cleanliness
Branford CT
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house had plenty of bathrooms and bedrooms for our family. It was nice to have the additional TV room and sunporch for morning coffee and relaxing. We recommend this house to anyone looking for a place in Branford. Make sure you understand the rules associated with the beach access when renting. We came in the winter so it was not as important to us as was taking walks and just enjoying the coastline. It wouldā€™ve been nice to have a shower curtain on the master bedroom bathtub when we took showers. Because of the lack of a shower curtain we did use the guest bath (there is a sprayer, but we didnā€™t want to accidentally get water outside the tub area ) - other than this small note the house was very comfortable and worked Wonderfully for our family!.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Vacation
We stayed at this property weekend of Nov 23rd, 2024. The house is super nice. Very clean. Other than food, the home is stocked with everything you need in the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. Plenty of restaurants, groceries and other shopping nearby. We had an 8 month old and did not feel uncomfortable at all. Would rent again and would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend stay for wedding
Lovely, airy home close to the beach. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Really wonderful space, multiple seating areas, and spacious bedrooms. Super cute and is even better than the pictures on the site.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and nice property
Spacious and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent for Extended Family
The "Coastal Retreat" was perfect for our extended family visit - much larger than it appeared from the listing with three levels offering multiple spaces for people to get away or to gather. We appreciated the big table for meals and games, and the kitchen was well stocked. The neighborhood was quiet, but close to restaurants, and great for walking to the shore or around the area to admire the architecture, gardens, and quirky touches of nearby homes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay, but loved the property
We were in town for a lacrosse tournament. While we didn't get the fully enjoy all the amenities and home - it was comfortable, spacious, in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation stay
We stayed here with family for our daughterā€™s graduation and weā€™re very happy with the beautiful, clean , nicely decorated home. Had a great time and the owner was very friendly and accommodating. The only thing I would recommend is some room darkening shades for bedrooms. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second visit and just as delighted
Everything about this place is fantastic! And the owners were once again helpful, attentive and a pleasure to interact with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Retreat
We loved our stay, very happy with the home and area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

shawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girlā€™s weekend
Property was wonderful. Exceeded our expectations. Bedrooms were a nice size and the mattresses were comfortable. Just wish there had been a shower in the Master.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cozy house
This house served as a home base for us for a family reunion weekend in January. It was beautiful, clean, comfortable and perfect for our weekend stay. It had everything we needed and the owner was very accommodating when we requested a late check out at the last minute. We loved it so much that we are hoping to come back during a warmer time! Lovely lot and lots of charm! We couldnā€™t have been happier!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
This place exceeded our expectations for our wedding weekend!! We were able to comfortably fit our bridal party with us here!! Great location with Lennyā€™s within walking distance! Although we stayed in the fall, we would love to make another stay in the future for the summertime!!! Thank you for helping us have a great wedding weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

fraser w.

Liked: Cleanliness
family wedding
perfect place for our family to stay while attending family wedding in Branford
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastal Charm
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property! Rick, the host was very accommodating and very quick to respond to messages. Everything was clean and the area was beautiful, just steps from the beach. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory K.

Liked: Cleanliness
IN town for a wedding at the Owenego Inn
This was the perfect spot for our stay in beautiful Branford for our niece's wedding celebration. This home was clean, well-appointed and had all that we needed to make our stay comfortable and memorable. The bedrooms were deluxe and the walk to the beach was a great way to start each day! We were very satisfied and the property was a great value! Greg and Jean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just lovely
Rick's house was gorgeous and fit our family + grandparents perfectly. Our kids loved going to walk on the beach and convenient to area events. Would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
This property is so lovely and the hosts could not have been more accommodating. Thank you, Rick & Carolyn, for providing us with such a beautiful space to live in during this difficult time. We hope to return one day in better times.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori C., Highland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome, Would Book Again!
This property was identical to the listing and was exactly what we were expecting! The owners were so accommodating and responsive. We stayed here for Christmas and they even put up a Christmas tree for us, a nice touch and we really appreciated that. Very clean, nice clean decorations and furniture, easy check-in and check-out, no problems at all. Super super close to the beach, a short 4 minute walk, beautiful beach. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The listed ā€œprivate beachā€ was not for our use
The property manager was very responsive and the place was super cute and clean. However, the listing said ā€œshort walk to private beachā€. Turns out while it is a short walk to a private beach, there was NO beach access for us. We walked down with 5 kids under the age of 5 and their sand toys to get kicked off and we had to carry them home crying. There is a beach that you can enter with a pass that is a 10 minute drive (not mentioned anywhere) but I would have never booked a beach house where I had to drive sandy, swim diapered kids home. Certainly not at that price. Nice for off season, but I felt very deceived. PS- he removed the ā€œprivate beachā€ from the listing when I messaged him to ask how to get to our private beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful trip!
The house was clean and beautiful. We enjoyed the fire pit and walking to great restaurants! There was plenty of room and we had a lovely time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, clean, beautiful!
Lots of rooms, with an especially nice master bedroom. Great kitchen, big dining table for our group of ladies, and beautiful living room with great peaceful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ebony W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prefect getaway
The home is beautiful, the host was so accommodating for our wedding wknd. I appreciate how accommodating our host was and easy to get in contact with. My family and I loved the home. We would love to go back and a nice relaxing beach wknd.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deidra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Property is super clean and well stocked. Makes you feel like you at home. Lots of room. The fireplace and fire pit is a nice touch. Close to really good restaurants. Lenny`s is Great for seafood. Very Quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022