Location: Branford, Connecticut, USA (15 minutes East of New Haven; 2 hours from New York & Boston)
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Seaside Cottage
Saturday is the changeover day for the minimum week long stay, ideal for a couple. Summertime: bask in the sun on the beach, or curl up with a book in the shade on the garden patio. Autumn: walk the shores, or sit by the fire. Spring: enjoy the bloom of flowers and the salt air. Every season has its own delights here on the Connecticut shore.
Halfway between New Your City and Boston, and situated at the back of a cluster of houses at 98 Limewood Avenue, the Ennis Cottage is away from street and traffic noise, but within 200 feet of a private beach. The cottage has been completely remodeled and is tastefully furnished and supervised by the owners.
In a minute one can sit with a panoramic view of Long Island Sound, between Haycock point and Indian Neck, looking out toward Green Island and the Thimble Islands. Fishing and boating are excellent.
A small park within one mile offers tennis, basketball, and a children's playground. A marketplace, liquor store, laundry, and three restaurants are within walking distance, and a larger mall and churches are with a few miles. The Branford Green hosts evening concerts, the Guilford Green that has a five acres of lawn, with Music on weekends, live Shakespeare on stage, surrounded by antique buildings with shops each unique and different from each other. Both towns offer Day Spas, Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop, Gift Stores, Clothing and Shoe Shops, Excellent Restaurants, Historical Homes, (third largest collection in CT) Museums, Orchards that offer fruit picking throughout the season. Local Farms offer Fresh organic produce, and August offers The Guilford Fair c.1859.
15 minutes away come aboard a narrated cruise of the Thimble Islands, 18 minutes north to Clinton Outlet stores, 20 minutes away is the Essex Steam Train & River Boat that can take you to Gillette Castle State Park, or to the Opera House on the river, and 45 minutes you can try you hand at Fox Woods Casino or enjoy Mohegan Sun.
The entire house has been renovated. living room has wall-to-wall carpeting, a new full size futon and a love seat, several chairs, bureau, television, VCR, telephone, cathedral ceiling, wireless internet connection, and stove with gas log.
The kitchen is new and well equipped with gas stove, microwave and grilling oven, refrigerator, pots and pans, dishes, glasses, and silverware. The bedroom has a double bed with drawers beneath, closet, built in air conditioner. Wall-to-wall carpeting.
This is a completely remodeled cottage which is quiet, clean and comfortable. You will love the patio with picnic table, gas grill in the back garden, with tiki torches and flowers all around.
Deposit can be sent to Ron Hekeler at 135 Green Hill Lane, Cheshire, CT 06410 or 98D Limewood Avenue, Branford, Ct 06405
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : in bedroom only. Paddle fan in Living room.
- Linens Provided : One sheet set and two towels sets per couple included. Additional charge for other overnight guests
- Off Street Parking : Parking for one car on property
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : all appliances, spices, dishes and glasses included.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : We will stock with coffee, milk, oatmeal, popcorn to get you started.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Private beach across the street
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : comes from router in main house.
- Other Amenities
- new stove and refrigerator, off street parking, private beach within 100 feet.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Private beach, Clamming, kayaking around the Thimble Islands, explore the Ct River.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
We rent Sat. 2 p.m. to Sat. 10 a.m. Low season (4/14 - 6/15)(9/15-11/10) $782
Mid(6/16 - 6/29 and 9/01 - 9/14)$835/week. High Season(6/30 to 8/31)$885/wk.
We require a 50% deposit with balance due 30 days before your arrival. Once we
reach that 30 day point, the rental fee is nonrefundable unless we are able to
rebook the property. If we rebook the property we will refund a prorated share of
the rental fee for each day we are able to fill less a $25 cancellation fee.
A $100 security deposit will be refunded if the place is left clean and without
damage.Rates are for two people. Extra guests at $35 per week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1971
Retired professor and wife enjoying his grandkids, travel and being at the beach.
Why the Owner Chose Branford
We bought in Branford because it was one half hour from our home, had a lovely beach and nice neighbors. We can go into New Haven to the theater, art galleries. Not far from the casinos and all our kids.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
Love clamming, sailing on the Terviseks, swimming. Branford has many excellent restaurants, from really classy to outside patio dining in a marina. The center has a town green which has many activities through the summer, plus interestng shops and stores. We are a half hour ride to the outlet shops. And it is quiet.
Property Photos
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- The Ennis Cottage - Branford, CT - Connecticut Vacation Real Estate Rental - On Long Island Sound near New Haven
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- View of Futon in Living room and kitchen - Branford, CT - Connecticut Vacation Real Estate Rental - On Long Island Sound near New Haven
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- Our beach - Branford, CT - Connecticut Vacation Real Estate Rental - On Long Island Sound near New Haven
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- New Bedroom, New Bed with Storage Trundle Below
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- View of living room, gas fire, and entrance to bedroom.
Traveler Reviews (23)
A truly charming and cozy cottage
Guest: Raphael
(San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11
Review Submitted: 11/29/11
I stayed in this perfectly charming cottage last month on a visit to my hometown of Branford. It was everything I had in mind and was as ideal for me as the website suggested. The cottage is cozy, immaculate, and in mint condition. I really enjoyed my stay there. I felt quite comfortable and content with the rental and will definitely plan on staying there again in the future. Ron and his wife Bernie were also most hospitable and attentive to my needs during my stay. It is clear that they have invested a great deal in the cottage and that they tend to its maintanence and upkeep with great love and care. The property is also beautiful with grass so green and so plush that it looks like a carpet! If you are looking for the best cottage to rent in the Connecticut shoreline towns, this is it!
Owner response:We are always pleased when our tenants find the cottage to their liking. We work hard to provide everything that we think they would want.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Guest: Fatima and Bill
(Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
We just got back from spending a lovely week at Ennis Cottage. This was our first beach vacation with our 9 month old daughter and it was the perfect situation. The cottage was very clean and tidy; the kitchen had everything we needed and we loved spending time in our little private backyard with the grill! The beach was very easily accessed and it was lovely to meet all their wonderful neighbors. We enjoyed several of the local restaurants, especially the Tuesday night 2 for 1 lobster dinner at Lenny's Lobster Shack...not to be missed! Overall we had a lovely time and Ron and Bernadette were extremely cordial! Thanks so much! Fatima
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Wonderful Cottage, Wonderful Hosts
Guest: Branford Resident
(Branford, CT)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10
Review Submitted: 06/02/11
I rented this cottage in May of 2010 for out of town visitors. The cottage was cozy, clean, well equipped and exactly as pictured. We thoroughly enjoyed the private beach across the road.
Owner response:We are pleased that you enjoyed out cottage so much. This year we have added even more things to make the cottage more comfortable. Thanks for your review. Ron & Bernie
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Ennis Cottage
Guest: John
(Fort Myers, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/10/10
Review Submitted: 01/28/11
My wife and I had a wonderful stay in May for a week while we attended our son's graduation from Yale. The cottage was everything the owner had advertised - cosy, charming, and above all - immaculate. Certainly beat staying in a cookie cutter hotel room, and being approximately 50 feet from the ocean was icing on the cake.We have no futrher children gratuating from Yale, but we will be returning to the Ennis Cottage again this year and plan to explore the Connecticut shoreline and have some great meals at some wonderful Branford restaurants that were recommended by the owner last year.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
Guest: Mary
(Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10
Review Submitted: 09/18/10
I was here from Florida for a month and enjoyed this cottage very much. Many rentals have photos which, when you get there, don't look anything like the place. This cottage was exactly like it was in the photos on the website.
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Our Recent Stay
Guest: John
(Bogota N.J.)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10
Review Submitted: 08/24/10
My wife and I recently stayed at the Ennis cottage, in Branford Ct.. It certainly lived up to it's billing. Cozy, with everything we needed for our stay, the cottage was very clean and comfortable. My wife and I enjoyed the beach and even did some fishing. the owners were wonderful and it was our pleasure to meet them. Branford is a great location with great places to eat and shop. It was a perfect vation for us.
Owner response:We are always pleased to have such folks with us and to see them enjoy wonderful Branford and our cozy cottage. We pride ourselves on anticipating the needs of our guests and the cleanliness of the Ennis.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Guest: Annette Schiotz
(DK-4581 Roervig, Denmark)
Date of Stay: 10/26/08
Review Submitted: 10/26/08
We have just spent 2 wonderful weeks in the Ennis Cottage from Oct. 4 - Oct. 18, 2008. It was wonderful! The cottage was just what we had dreamed of: comfortable and with all the modern conveniences imaginable. At the same time it was so cozy and warm pleasant, that we felt at home right away. And our hosts were just the kindest and most hospitable people! We could not have wanted a better place to spend a fall fortnight in New England. The weather, the house, the location, the kind owners were just perfect.
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Guest: Agatha1
(Warrenton,VA)
Date of Stay: 09/05/08
Review Submitted: 09/05/08
Our stay at Ennis was lovely! The back yard was very private and beautiful! The beach was clean and great for the kids! Thanks for letting us use your cottage for the week! An extra day would have made our trip perfect.
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Guest: Alex, Alena, and kids
(Farmington, CT)
Date of Stay: 01/16/08
Review Submitted: 01/16/08
We would like to Thank Ron and his wife for the kindness, hospitality, and attentiveness to our needs during our seemingly so short week at the property. The passion and love they give while designing and maintaining this absolutely amazing piece of property is hard to overestimate. The location is beautiful and convenient. The tranquility of the surrounding ocean shore islands and friendly and hospitable atmosphere in the very neighborhood recharge us for many days ahead. We would like to thank Ron and his wife from the bottom of our harts. We definitely recommend anyone who appreciate closest shore location (from CT perspective), extremely clean and quiet environmental, and value for their vacation dollars to stay at Ennis cottage.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/22/07
Review Submitted: 08/22/07
I grew up in Branford and have always stayed with kind friends and family members. This year I really wanted to rent something near the beach and have some privacy and this cottage is perfect!Cozy, comfortable and our hosts were always helpful.
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