Vacation Rentals by Owner

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, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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! Fatima

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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.

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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:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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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Guest: Alice Shechter (Brooklyn NY)
Date of Stay: 07/30/06 Review Submitted: 07/30/06

Ennis Cottage is a charming, convenient, comfortable place to saty. We had a great week in Branford, enjoyed the Thimble Islands and several VERY good seafood meals, but mostly we loved the beach and reading in the quiet backyard and the friendly neighbors (including the owners, Ron and Bernie--they are just great.) The cottage is spotless, all new furnishings, fully equipped. We really had a perfect week, and recommend it most enthusiatically. Alice and Lee

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Guest: Robert Troha (Kenvil, NJ)
Date of Stay: 09/13/05 Review Submitted: 09/13/05

Comments: Dear Ron and Bernie, We were guests at your Ennis Cottage on the Branford shore last month. It was one of the nicest vacations we have taken. The bungalow was tastefully furnished, immaculate,and comfortable. The back yard was especially nice and private. Being located right next to the ocean was fantastic. We could be flexible about spending time in the mornings or afternoons in the sun and surf. It was nice to have our choice of eating home in a fully equipped kitchen or choosing one of the many nearby restaurants. We were pleasantly surprised to find so many attractions so close. The ferry to Block Island and the trip to Mystic were at the top of our list. We were amazed at the size of Yale and enjoyed walking around the campus and town. The nearby light houses and little town of Stratton was a real find. Since we enjoyed our leisure time on the beach we did not have time to do everything and therefore we are looking forward to returning next year. Bob Troha and Family

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/24/05 Review Submitted: 07/24/05

My first stay at the newly renovated Ennis cottage. A delightful retreat. It was roomy and comfortable for the two of us and certainly terrific for one. The cottage is beautifully kept and equipped and central to all the things I needed and wanted to do. The owners are friendly and helpful.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/13/05 Review Submitted: 07/13/05

Our third stay in the Ennis cottage was delightful. Each year it gets better. The new renovations made the cottage stay much more enjoyable. The lighting was great, the new windows work well, and the renovated kitchen and bath were major improvements. The raised ceiling makes the living area appear much larger. We hope to be back again next year. Al and Nancy

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Guest: dave and tura vancini (-)
Date of Stay: 02/12/05 Review Submitted: 02/12/05

Well I can't believe it's time to think about summer vacation and I haven't written a comment about our stay at the cottage LAST summer. It was GREAT. Ron and Bernie are warm, wonderful hosts..the cottage was perfect for us.. the location couldn't have been better..and we had so much fun taking in the sites on foot, and touring the area by car. Great restaurants are within close proximity and we enjoyed sampling several!! We'll go back for sure. Can't wait to see the renovations. Does the screen door still creak???? Dave and Tura Vancini

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/09/04 Review Submitted: 12/09/04

Our week at the Ennis cottage was enjoyable- clean and comfortable. We loved the location for walking. Ron and Bernie made us feel right at home. Donna and Al

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Guest: Al and Nancy Fratini (Dayton, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/09/04 Review Submitted: 07/09/04

Our second stay at the cottage was thoroughly enjoyable. A newly remodeled bedroom and brand new futon in the living area made our stay especially restful. Ron and Bernie are great hosts. We expect to be back next summer.

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Guest: Tracey & Bob (-)
Date of Stay: 10/21/03 Review Submitted: 10/20/03

We recently spent a relaxing and enjoyable two weeks at the Ennis Cottage. The location is wonderful with a lovely beach right across the street. Ron and Bernie are friendly and made us feel very much at home. The cottage was clean and well stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen. Though the cottage is small, it was plenty big enough for our family of four. We hope to come back again sometime. Thank you Ron and Bernie!!

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Guest: Karen Folger (Granville, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/11/03 Review Submitted: 08/11/03

The Ennis cottage was perfect. Great location, great people, great community. Hopeing to stay 2 weeks next year.

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Guest: Kris Festa (Woodbridge)
Date of Stay: 07/17/03 Review Submitted: 07/17/03

My stay at the Ennis Cottage was fantastic. The location is perfect, great for morning walks to the local store or on the beach. The Hekeler's were very accommodating, they made me feel very comfortable.

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Guest: Anne Gagliardo1 (South Windsor, Ct)
Date of Stay: 07/15/03 Review Submitted: 07/15/03

Had a wonderful time. Loved the cottage, the beach, the town. The owners were very accommodating. Hope to be back next year.

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Guest: Anne Gagliardo (South Windsor.Ct)
Date of Stay: 07/11/03 Review Submitted: 07/11/03

We had a very enjoyable vacation at this charming cottage. Loved the beautiful beach and scenic views. The owners were very hospitable and made us feel welcome and cared for. We are looking forward to spending another vacation there.

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Guest: patty rennie (londonderry nh)
Date of Stay: 06/20/03 Review Submitted: 06/19/03

This is the perfect cottage! Owners are wonderful. Everything you could possibly want in a vacation retreat!

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