Front Porch to relax...or take a short walk to the private beach

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Location: Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA (Walk to beach/restaurants. Train 1 mile, Airport 50 minutes.)

Accommodations:  Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5+ Baths (Sleeps 5)

Whether you are single and looking for an adventure, or a couple looking for a romantic get-away, or a small family who enjoys the ocean, LaBella’s Cottage located on Chalker Beach in Old Saybrook, Connecticut has it all. A private, quaint year round cottage all to your self situated a short walk down the road from beautiful Long Island Sound and a quarter-mile of spotless, sandy private beach.

This is not your ordinary cottage as it is completely renovated and updated- yet it still preserves the character of an old Cape Cod cottage; featuring Belgian cherry wood floors, a fully equipped kitchen for those who enjoy cooking and baking while away, and all of the comforts of home. The kitchen and dining room have fabulous beach and weekend cookbooks, coffee, cappuccino, and espresso maker, beaters, blender, bar area, and we include coffees, teas, creamer, and sugars, as well as cooking herbs, spices, and fresh ground pepper and sea salt. The dining room has ammple seating, plus breakfast bar. We have three bedrooms, each with a sitting area, one queen, one double, and one twin bed. The cottage sleeps up to five people, and has one and a half bathrooms, and an outdoor shower.

Enjoy hanging out on the front porch or back patio under the gazebo while you grill and watch the stars come out. For cooler months or those who desire the air conditioned indoors, this cottage offers two indoor sitting areas: one for board games and reading (magazines, board games, card games, and puzzles are included); the other sitting area has a 24 inch flat screen TV with DVD and VCR player, as well as a 5-CD/MP3/cassette/FM stereo to listen to your favorite music or you may prefer to just sit in front of the fireplace, relax and entertain a few friends. There is also a telephone on site for local calls, internet access, washer, dryer, iron, ironing board and hair dryer. LaBella’s Cottage provides pillows, sheets, and blankets, as well as towels. If you forget something, we always have complimentary lotions and handmade soaps, and community sunscreen and bug spray on hand for your convenience. We even offer an equipped picnic basket for four, and there is a shed with two bikes and four beach chairs/umbrella, or keep your own bikes or kayaks inside. We ask that everyone abides by our requests for no smoking or pets during their stay.

Things to do: obviously beach combing is a must, but bike and kayak rentals are nearby to tour the sound. If you’re into shopping, we have it all! Enjoy Main Street Old Saybrook, or tour the outlets in Westbrook and Clinton a few minutes away, or travel 10 minutes into the sailing village of Essex. Challenging public golf courses are nearby, most within a 30 minute drive. Old Saybrook offers Fenwick Golf Course located on the point off of Long-Island Sound where the late Kathryn Hepburn resided. Other things close by include the Essex Steam Train and River Boat cruise where you can tour the Connecticut River. If you prefer romance, there is the Essex Dinner Train that will take you a step back in time with forties style fine dining and music. This area offers restaurants at its best, and we provide a list of many including directions. For those looking for night life close by, there is entertainment on the water in several nearby locations such as the Saybrook Point Inn, Waters Edge Resort, and the famous Griswold Inn restaurant and lounge now offers a wine bar too. There are multiple art galleries and antique shops in the area. Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos are within 20 minutes.

Winter months offer something special too. Cozy up to the fireplace and enjoy your favorite cocktail or hot chocolate. Take a walk along the beach while the snow falls lightly on the water. The restaurants are open year round here too, as are all of the summer attractions that have made Old Saybrook a favorite vacation destination for generations.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: Window unit on each floor cools more than the square footage, plus 4 ceiling fans, 2 small fans.
  • Washer: Includes detergent and bleach.
  • Dryer: Includes dryer sheets.
  • Linens Provided: Extra throw blankets throughout the cottage. Extra pillows.
  • Off Street Parking: Driveway can fit up to 4 vehicles.
  • Gas Fireplace: 1 Gas FP and 1 Electric FP
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: Special Guests - 2 Dressers, ceiling fan, sitting area, clock radio, dimmer lights, lighted closet.
  • Double Bed: Captain's Quarters - 1 dresser, extra shelves, ceiling fan, sitting area, clock radio, dimmer lights, lighted closet.
  • Twin/Single Bed: First Mate - 2 drawers/2 shleves, alarm clock, small rocker, dimmer lights, night light, closet, small fan.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: Cable TV, 24" flatscreen TV includes DVD and VCR Stereo includes 5 player CD, MP3, FM stereo, & cassette.
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Every dish, pot, pan and platter you need to bake, cook and entertain with including 2 lobster pots, beaters, blender, coffee/capppuccino/espresso machine, equipped bar area, cookbooks and cooking magazines, spices, oils, coffee, tea, pepper mill, sea salt grinder, sugars,creamer. Two lovely large sets of dishes, multiple cups, glasses, & plastic cups. Paper towels, napkins, cocktail napkins, dish detergent & cleaning supplies. Table seats 6 plus 2 at counter.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: Includes everything for cooking, cutting, baking, storage containers, tinfoil, and plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerator: Full size - All new appliances.
  • Dishwasher: Full size - Includes detergent.
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Large stainless steel gas grill with side burner. Utensils included.
  • Deck/Patio: Large new patio. Storage shed in back. 4 Extra beach chairs included with 6 foot lightweight beach umbrella.
  • Lanai: Covered front porch with rockers.
  • Gazebo: Gazebo on patio - seats four around table plus two side chairs with end table. Extra chairs on-site.
• Communications
  • Telephone: Two phones, one on each floor for local calls only. Phone books on-site.
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): High speed wireless internet. Bring your laptop.
• Other Amenities
  • Iron, ironing board, blow dryer, umbrella, handmade soaps, lotions, sunscreen, bug spray, all towels and beach towels, picnic basket for 4 with blanket, 2 bikes, board games/puzzles, our own restaurant and guide book, cottage, decorating, nature, antique, & cooking magazines all child friendly. Beach chairs & beach umbrella. Cottage journal.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
• Other Activities
  • Essex Steam train and riverboat cruises, dinner train, lighthouse cruises, Casinos around 20 minutes away.

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Sep & May ...... $1200/week .. $4320/month (4 weeks).
Oct & Apr ...... $1000/week .. $3600/month (4 weeks) .. $440/weekend.
Nov 01-Mar 31 .. $ 850/week .. $3000/month (4 weeks) .. $420/weekend.
Jun ............ $1600/week .. $5760/month (4 weeks).
Jul & Aug ...... $1850/week .. $6650/month (4 weeks).
Cleaning service weekly, laundry included following stay
50% down w/rental agreeement, security deposit, balance 30 days prior
2 week rentals receive 5% discount, 3 week rentals 7.5% discount

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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