Seaside Cottage on L.I Sound - Branford,Ct for a Week or More
- Minimum stay:4-7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
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
Returning guests use last years rates
Keywords: Seaside Cottage
Property Type
- 1 story
- Cottage
- 490 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Alternative Lifestyle
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 3, Beds for 2-3
- Bedroom 1
- Convertible bed(s)
- Double Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Stove
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Cooking Utensils
- Microwave
Amenities
- Heating
- Towels Provided
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Gas Fireplace
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Music Library
- Books
- Toys
- DVD Player
- CD Player
- Video Library
- VCR
- Satellite / Cable
Communications
- Telephone
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
Activities
- Cinemas
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Medical Services
- Laundromat
- Groceries
- Boating
- Antiquing
- Shopping
- Tennis
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Outlet Shopping
- Gambling Casinos
- Beachcombing
- Museums
- Live Theater
- Zoo
- Winery Tours
- Library
- Churches
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Cycling
Other Activities
Reviews
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Wonderful Stay in a Great Cottage
Wonderful Stay in a Great Cottage
- Guest CarlyStu'n'James
- Date of stay 05/26/12
- Review Submitted 06/27/12
Our stay at Ennis Cottage was perfect, we could not have wished for nicer accommodation. Ron and Bernie were very welcoming and the cottage had everything we needed for our stay. We have a ten month old baby and they very helpfully lent us a highchair which made things much easier. We were also able to borrow toys for the beach which our baby had a wonderful time playing with. The private back garden with garden furniture was lovely to relax in at the end of a busy day. The location of the property is excellent with many attractions within an hours drive – more than we could possibly have visited within one week. There is a very helpful welcome book which includes everything to do in the surrounding area, which saved us hours searching for things to do. We could happily have spent the week on the private beach using the row boat! Oh, and the bed was super comfy!!Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Owner response: We were delighted that the Ireland family had such a great time in our cottage. We work hard to anticipate our tenants needs and were glad that they were pleased.
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Great Location
Great Location
- Guest TAF
- Date of stay 06/09/12
- Review Submitted 06/18/12
Perfect for a visit with relatives in the area. Cottage is cozy and has all one could want for the week. Convenient location for catching the train to New York City, taking advantage of the beach or exploring the shoreline area and New Haven/Yale. Thank you Ron & Bernie. I won't hesitate to rent for my next trip back home.Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Owner response: We are always delighted when our guests feel that they have everything they need. Thanks Tricia for the positive review.
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A truly charming and cozy cottage
A truly charming and cozy cottage
- Guest Raphael
- 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!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.
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.
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- Guest Fatima and Bill
- 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! FatimaDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Wonderful Cottage, Wonderful Hosts
Wonderful Cottage, Wonderful Hosts
- Guest Branford Resident
- 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.Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+.
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
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Ennis Cottage
Ennis Cottage
- Guest John
- 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: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.
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- Guest Mary
- 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.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Our Recent Stay
Our Recent Stay
- Guest John
- 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.Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+.
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.
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- Guest Annette Schiotz
- 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.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Agatha1
- 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.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Rate 7 night min stay |
$840 | |||||
| low season Apr 20 - Jun 15 7 night min stay |
$805 | |||||
| mid season Jun 16 - Jun 29 7 night min stay |
$854 | |||||
| high Jun 30 - Aug 31 7 night min stay |
$910 | |||||
| mid season Sep 1 - Sep 14 7 night min stay |
$854 | |||||
| low Sep 15 - Nov 16 4 night min stay |
$120 | $805 | ||||
Additional information about rental rates
Rates are subject to change. Extra person is $35 per week
Within 30 days before arrival 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.
One half of total rent for a deposit with rental contract which we will e-mail. Payment in full one month before occupancy.
Returning guests use last years rates.
Additional Fees and Taxes:
$100 security deposit. $75 cleaning fee (optional)
Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
- Nearest Train: Branford Station at 1 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Limewood Grove at 0.1 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Lennies at 0.3 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Four nearby at 0.3 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1971
About the owner: 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 at 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.
Contact us
- Tertiary: +1 203-530-1769
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Photos
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The Ennis Cottage
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Our beach
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View of living room, gas fire, and entrance to bedroom.
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View of Futon in Living room and kitchen
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New Bedroom, New Bed with Storage Trundle Below
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