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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 seats six comfortably, plus breakfast bar. We have three bedrooms, each with a sitting area, one queen, one double, and one twin bed. The cottage sleeps five people, but can accommodate more for daytime guests, 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. |
