Location: Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA (BEAUTIFUL CONN SHORELINE HOMETOWN OF KATHERINE HEPBURN)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 2 Baths (Sleeps 14-16)
Keywords: Charming House, very lage house, sleeps 10, new england old house, wooden house, old saybrook, 5 bedroom, 5 BR, large groups, LAST MINUTE
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Old saybrook is the home of the NEW KATHERINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ART CENTER.
Artist-owned, 5 bedroom house with beautiful wood floors, two staircases, working fireplace, green house. Wrap-around porch, jelly shed, and out buildings along the Oyster River.
5 minute drive to the town beaches. Old Saybrook is mid point between Boston and New York. Twenty minutes to New Haven.
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.
When you are visiting in Old Saybrook you will want to spend some time at the Town Beach. Keep in mind that the parking lot is for residents of the town only, so you will have to find other places to park. Once you are there, though it is free to enjoy the sandy beach. When you visit this beach you will find a concession stand so that you can get a bite to eat or an ice cream cone. You will also be glad that it is a guarded beach, so you will have lifeguards to ensure your safety when you are swimming.
The smoke-free home ideal for walking and biking and yet is just minutes away from two five star restaurants and downtown Saybrook with its shops, antique and furniture stores and pastry shops. Shopping centers and malls are close. See our Rental Policies here below by clicking on link indicated or call for copy.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : one in each bedroom and living room
- Washer : duet top of the line
- Dryer : duet top of the line
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace : wood can be purchased at the local market
- Beds
- King Bed : downstairs bedroom
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed : TRUNDLE
- Crib : IN DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : basic cable
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : beautiful greenhouse top rate on HGTV Rate my Space,grilling area
- Balcony : two porches
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- WE ARE 5 MINS TO ALL THE TOWN BEACHES...The Hometown of Katherine Hepburn .Old Saybrook, Connecticut is one of the most scenic and picturesque towns located in Connecticut. Billed as where "The Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound", this seaside community is home to several very good seafood restaurants. From a retro- style drive- in, to an elegant eatery where boats routinely dock, and the owners go inside to dine, there are a host of excellent seafood restaurants in Old Saybrook.THE HOUSE FEATURES BEAUTIFUL OLD HARDWOOD FLOORS, FIREPLACE, GREENHOUSE, UPDATED BATHROOMS AND KITCHEN, LARGE YARD WITH TREE-LINED DRIVEWAY.THE HOUSE IS FIVE MINS TO ALL THE TOWN BEACHES...
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : must talk to the owner...deposit for each pet
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : YES....DO NOT ASK IF YOU ARE UNDER 25--if you book and we find out you will lose your security...
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- The home town of Katherine Hepburn new Cultural Art Center .Chamard Vineyards, Chatfield Hollow State Park - hiking, Connecticut River Museum, Essex Steam Train/Riverboat Ride, Florence Griswold Museum, Gillette Castle State Park, Guilford Handcraft Center, Hammonasset State Park Beach, Thimble Island Cruise (seasonal), Goodspeed Opera House, Long Wharf Theatre, Madison Art cinema, Shubert Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre.Conveniently located midway between NYC and Boston…30 minute drive to Block Island, Orient Point and Fishers Island ferries…Close to Connecticut’s casinos…Vast variety of excellent restaurants featuring everything from French Bistro cuisine to fried local seafood at Bill's Seafood and Lenny and Joe's Fish tale…Visit historic Essex Village, Mystic Seaport, Gillette Castle, Florence Griswold Museum, Good Speed Opera House, unspoiled taverns featuring live music and the Connecticut River attractions…Convenient to Amtrak and Shoreline East train service.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter 300 -- Spring/Fall 450 -- Summer 550 USD/night
LAST MINUTE OFFER 400 USD/2 bedrooms and 700 USD /5 BEDROOMS
--$175.00 cleaning fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Property Photos
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- DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM.. - Old Saybrook, Connecticut Farm Home
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- DINING ROOM - Old Saybrook, Connecticut Farm Home
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- SIDE OF THE HOUSE
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- BACK EAST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY
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- SIDE YARD
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- SIDE YARD
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- ENJOY SUMMER
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- KITCHEN
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- BEDROOM
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- LIVING AREA
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- FRONT PORCH
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- FRONT OF THE HOUSE
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- GREEN HOUSE
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- LIVING ROOM
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- FLOWERS FROM THE GARDEN
Traveler Reviews (24)
Delightful 2 night stay in a large but cozy New England home.
Guest: Maureen
(Darien, CT)
Date of Stay: 12/09/11
Review Submitted: 12/12/11
Wonderful home in a convenient location! Despite the size, has the feel of a cozy smaller house. Lots of charm...very warm. We had a large group and everyone had a bed to sleep in. Highly recommend this property. Yvette is lovely and responsive.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
OUR WEDDING AT YOUR BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY
Guest: Dan and Courtney Oliver
(-)
Date of Stay: 05/30/11
Review Submitted: 10/24/11
Dear Scott, It's hard to beleive that it's been a month since our wedding at the beautiful property you manage.The cleanliness of the house,with it's eclectic charm and warm presence made us feel welcome.We appreciate the expectation of "consider this your home during your stay".That enabled us to just concentrate on creating lasitng memories. We're so happy to have had the opportunity to work with you in arranging our speical day, and overall apprecate your flexability in the menu design and of our requests and the design, accomadation of our request and patience in planning process.The food was fabulous,your timing impeccable and your presence invaluable. We have no reservations in recommending you and the property to anyone seeking a fun,realxing place to gather and create memories. No matter what the occcasion,they should include you and your catering abilites in their event. Best wishes for your future endevors. Thank you ,Sincerely,Dan and Courtney Oliver
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A Perfect Getaway House on the shore
Guest: Butch B.
(Boston)
Date of Stay: 10/10/11
Review Submitted: 10/19/11
This lovely antique rambling house is charming, welcoming and perfect for large family gatherings or functions. Nestled on the Connecticut shoreline right on Route 1, it is centrally located while offering privacy and intimacy in a beautiful, natural setting. Well-appointed and impeccably maintained, its decor is whimsical, authentic and comfortable. It was easy for us to relax in this venue and to feel 'right at home.' We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and recommend it highly. A delightful destination for any reason or season!
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Great property for groups with lovely grounds
Guest: Nell d.
Date of Stay: 07/01/11
Review Submitted: 07/06/11
old Saybrook is very lowkey, and the beaches are fine but not stunning. That makes this house even more of a treasure - its spacious bedrooms, comfortable common areas and gorgeous lawn make it an awesome base for a group holiday. Johnny Ad's has delicious seafood takeout just down the street if you don't want to BBQ, and the outlets in Clinton are very nearby. Enjoy, we certainly did!
Recommended for:Girls getaway.
Great Place for gatherings!
Guest: Kelsey
(Brooklyn)
Date of Stay: 07/23/10
Review Submitted: 05/26/11
I had the chance to stay at this beautiful house for my 10 year anniversary. It was a big house and all the guest were comfortable. The owner was very accommodating and after a year I still remember when I called the owner about having an empty gas tank for the grill. Instead of being rude she just said that she'll reimburse me for the trouble. I couldn't even ask her for a reimbursement because the owner was so nice about it. Anyways, Thank You for being a great owner!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Great New England Getaway
Guest: julie
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 01/10/11
Review Submitted: 01/16/11
Loved this house--great for a large group. It was extremelly well-maintained and the landlord was fabulous! The common area was very well-appointed and had a wonderful fireplace. Perfect for any size group...Thumbs up!
Owner response:Thank you Julie, I am happy that the home worked for you, during this time.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great house in quaint New England Town
Guest: julie
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 01/10/11
Review Submitted: 01/15/11
We were so glad to have found this house; we needed a house to accomodate a very large group and it was perfect. The place was clean and well-kept. The family room was a great common area (nicely appointed and a great fireplace) and the bedrooms provided lots of options for sleeping arrangements. The place worked extremelly well for our group and we would definitely return. The landlord was also very sweet and easy to reach with any questions, etc Thumbs up!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Amazing New Year's Weekend
Guest: Tara D.
(Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 12/31/10
Review Submitted: 01/03/11
I was at the house for New Year's Eve weekend with 13 of my friends. The house was large, cozy, welcoming, extremely clean and beautifully decorated (with original artwork and big, comfy couches). The fireplace and spacious kitchen contributed to a weekend none of us will soon forget. The owners, Yvette and Greg, were extremely helpful and accommodating, even allowing for one of our dogs to join us last minute. We can't wait to come back again in the summer to enjoy the grounds outside of the house as well as the nearby beach. It was truly sad to leave at our trip's end.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
UPDATED THE HOME
Guest: Yvette Fournier
(-)
Date of Stay: 12/08/10
Review Submitted: 01/01/11
I have been at the home, for the last three weeks and very happy to report that every item or concern, that a Guest has had,has been addressed.We have hired a manager to see that all of the houses are left, as I leave them now.I am very excited to be able to say, this is my 6th year of renting out my homes,and am looking forward to a very HAPPY NEW YEAR. We started the New year off with a lovely group of young people from NYC, that loved the house!I am also open to suggestion to make your stay better each time.Happy traveling.Yvette
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LOVE THIS ANTIQUE HOUSE/GREAT TIME
Guest: Jaquelynne L.
(Portland, ME/Stowe VT/ Montreal CANADA)
Date of Stay: 12/19/10
Review Submitted: 12/28/10
Driving down the driveway I just knew I would love staying here. After we had driven more than 3 hours, I was in desperate need for some rest and relaxation and thats just what we got. Walking into the home we were greeted with beautiful, warm surroundings, lovely furnishings, and a real sense of staying with old friends. After we all chose our rooms for the evening (and there were alot of choices) we lit a fire (wood provided) and relaxed in a very well appointed living room surrounded by and eclectic mix of old and new. We decided to dine-in the first evening and found everything we needed from dishes to cookware provided. The next morning we went into town (about 4 min away) and walked along a main street that felt like we stepped back in time. Lots of interesting shops and wonderful places to eat and socialize. (we remembered a couple to return later that evening for dinner) Uncle K wanted to stay in that day and tended the fire so when we returned the house was toasty warm and to our suprise he had baked abit so the house was full of wonderful aromas. The next 2 days were filled with checking out some local sites of interest (wonderful antique train ride in Essex, 15 min away) and ate lunch in one of the oldest tavern/inns in Ct. This whole area is so beautiful in the winter I can just imagine when summer comes how wonderful it will be to stay here (if it isnt booked up). The greenhouse is a wonderful addition and looks like a place I would love to just relax and read a good book. We also took a walk down to the private beach and wished for warmer weather to spend the day there. The grounds, although mid-winter, were nicely done and you can easily see that they will explode in color come spring/summer. If I can get the family together this summer we will definately be staying here again. Alot of attention had been given to this home and it shows. The property owner was very accomodating and great to deal with. I wish I could live here all the time as it was very hard to leave. KUDOS to Yvette and her staff for making us feel at home at treating us like family. THANK YOU
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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