Location: Branford, Connecticut, USA (Walk to beach and train, easy commute to Yale/New Haven) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Office, 3 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Unique home abutting a granite bluff in the Connecticut Shoreline community of Branford, walking distance to small town park with beach, picnic grounds and fishing pier. The historic town center and train to New Haven (with New York City connections) is located just one mile from the property along a scenic river view walk.
The main level includes a full kitchen, with all new appliances and a breakfast bar overlooking a formal dining area. This level also has a full bath, living and sitting rooms (complete with gas fireplace) opening to a private natural deck with spectacular views of an abutting granite ledge and woods.
The upper level has two large bedrooms and two full baths, plus a yoga/meditation room. The master bedroom has a queen-size bed, private deck, and full bath. The second bedroom has a full bed (plus a full futon), with water views and is adjacent to another upstairs bathroom with a tiled shower.
A laundry is located in the finished basement. Fresh, high quality linens, towels, etc. provided.
We offer a SMOKE FREE, natural environment perfect for quiet safe meditative thought and relaxation, close to the beaches, hiking trails and gentle beauty of the Connecticut shoreline, while less than 10 miles from the museums, galleries, theater and other cultural attractions of New Haven and Yale.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Separate yoga/meditation room, with masseuse on call
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$200 per night(for two people)
$1200 per week
$250 refundable security deposit required for confirmation.
Deposit refund requires two week cancellation notice.
Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.
$50 per night for each person beyond two
$100 cleaning fee waived for stays of three or more nights.
monthly rates available from September - April
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- flower garden front of house. - Branford Rental House By The Shore
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- deck adjacent to spectacular granite bluff offers total privacy - Branford Rental House By The Shore
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- living room facing gas fireplace - Branford Rental House By The Shore
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- living room facing piano
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- dining room
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- kitchen nook
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- one of three full bathrooms
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- Master bedroom has private balcany and bath
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- Master bathroom
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- front bedroom includes separate seating area and adjacent full bathroom
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- Walking distance to neighborhood park with beach and picnic areasa
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- overlooking the ledge and gas fireplace
Traveler Reviews (25)
Fantastic! would definitely rent again!
Guest: Sena
(Quincy, MA)
Date of Stay: 08/25/11
Review Submitted: 10/02/11
My girls friends and I wanted a weekend get away and this home was perfect for our mini vacation. The home had everything we needed for cooking in and also relaxing and watching movies in the master bedroom. There was a lot of space for all of us, was incredibly comfortable, and felt very private with a beautiful granite rock wall on the back of the house. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and the owners were very accommodating and fair when we had to leave early because of the hurricane.
Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
A Home with Zen-like character
Guest: Carmen
(Los Angeles, California)
Date of Stay: 08/29/10
Review Submitted: 10/02/10
Our family spent 2 weeks in September at the Ledger Retreat. As soon as you walk in the door you immediately feel at ease. The owners have put a lot of thought into giving the house a peaceful, zen-like quality. It's beautifully furnished, has quality items, just enough, not overwhelming. It's incredibly clean. It's a ten minute walk from a small beautiful beach where you can enjoy spectacular sunsets. It's close to downtown Branford and not far from New Haven. Blair, the owner, is a very friendly, helpful person. We highly recommend it and would definitely come back.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Loved it
Guest: me
(Smyrna, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/20/10
Review Submitted: 09/03/10
My wife and I stayed here recently and had the most wonderful time. The house was fantastic, It's close to downtown and even closer to the water. We had the most perfectly adventurous yet relaxing vacation.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Total Relaxation
Guest: Barbara & Lance
(Southington, CT.)
Date of Stay: 08/23/10
Review Submitted: 08/31/10
Who would have known that one of our best vacations would only be 30 minutes away. The Ledge Retreat is such a relaxing home. The house is beautifully decorated and we would find ourselves commenting on a piece of art or furniture that we hadn't noticed before. The house is so nicely laid out, with great areas to spend time together but also spread out enough for a quiet read. Morning coffee on the deck watching the birds have breakfast at the feeder was a real treat. The Master Bedroom is huge and set away from the main part of the house. We enjoyed nice walks to the town beach and really enjoyed the very friendly community of Branford. We can't wait until our next visit.
Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.
Fabulous House and perfect experience
Guest: Proud Parent
(Philadelphia PA)
Date of Stay: 05/21/10
Review Submitted: 06/27/10
I cant tell you how wonderful it was to have this house for my daughters graduation from the Yale School of Drama. It was absolutely perfect in every way. It was romantic and restful for the time my boyfriend and I were alone, it was perfectly suited to having my daughter, son in law and 8 month old granddaughter with the separated bedrooms-we never heard the baby! It was perfect for entertaining and for relaxing. Honestly, I have rented many vacation homes in my life and this one gets the all time best equipped,best appointed, most interesting and most comfortable award! The neighborhood with the local park and beach were also wonderful. I loved this house and didnt want to go home! I will definitely look for reasons to return.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Ideal in everyway!
Guest: Penygraig
(Aberystwyth, Wales, UK)
Date of Stay: 04/08/10
Review Submitted: 05/19/10
Our stay at Ledge Retreat was the highlight of our month long trip to America. This lovely oasis provided us with a tranquil home from home. The property is equipped to a very high standard and was spotless. The location was very special and we enjoyed our walks around this beautiful area to the beach and to Branford itself. We cannot recommend Ledge Retreat highly enough and Blair and Barbara were most helpful at all times.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Guest: Susan185
(Fort Wayne, IN)
Date of Stay: 01/09/10
Review Submitted: 01/09/10
We spent a wonderful long weekend at the Ledge Retreat while visiting our son for Family Weekend at Yale. The house had everything we needed, including internet access and the added bonus of being close to the campus. The owners were great - even had the nice touch of music on when we arrived. We will definitely be back.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/07/09
Review Submitted: 11/07/09
We spent a weekend at this restful retreat when we were trying to recreate the peace and quiet we'd found on the Maine coast without dealing with the four-hour drive. It was just the break we needed. The house was comfortable and well furnished. A town park on the water was a brief walk away, around the corner. And this only 12 miles from our home in New Haven. Wish we could have stayed longer!
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Guest: Katie 4
(Boulder, CO)
Date of Stay: 08/29/09
Review Submitted: 08/29/09
My husband and I stayed at the Ledge Retreat the week of our wedding. The house is spacious and very well maintained and well appointed. I loved the beautiful thoughtful flower arrangements and tasteful decor. The extras that we really appreciated: -Excellent selection of books to read -Two bikes w/ helmets to take to market -Good music and cd player to keep you company while cooking or having dinner. -Laundry facilities were clean and dependable. -General peace and tranquility that the house naturally provides. -the coolest gold yoga frog you have ever seen on the ledge. -Two wonderful porches (main floor and master bedroom). -Local beach is spectacular and convenient.
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