Vacation Rentals by Owner

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+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, 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.

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, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Glenda8 (South Deerfield, MA)
Date of Stay: 02/09/10 Review Submitted: 02/09/10

What a beautiful home! The attention to detail is unsurpassed. Clean, well-appointed, comfortable-we will surely be back!

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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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Guest: Marcia12 (Baltimore, MD)
Date of Stay: 08/06/09 Review Submitted: 08/06/09

What a treat!!!! The ledge is spacious and beautiful. I have never felt so relaxed and pampered in my life! Not only is it clean and wonderfully furnished but the endless thoughtful touches and quality appointments just go on and on. Thank you so much for creating such a gracefull space.

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Guest: Anonymous22 (Cambridge, MA)
Date of Stay: 05/29/09 Review Submitted: 05/29/09

This is a spacious three bedroom house with great light and many accessories for modern living (wireless internet, etc). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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Guest: Paula23 (Lawrence, KS)
Date of Stay: 05/13/09 Review Submitted: 05/13/09

I chose Ledge Retreat for its proximity to Yale but it provided so much more. Proximity to a beautiful park and small beach, restaurants, grocery, town green. The house is comfortably and tastefully furnished. The owners provide many special little touches that just make you just feel welcomed and at home from the minute you arrive. There are many interesting books, guidebooks and CDs. The kitchen has every applicance and utensil one could ever need. And, of course, there is the view of the ledge from every window on the back of the house. Stunning! This will be my home away from home until my daughter graduates.

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Guest: Paul & Nicole (Arlington, VA)
Date of Stay: 04/19/09 Review Submitted: 04/19/09

We enjoyed every square inch of The Ledge Retreat! The property is larger and more accommodating than depicted in the photos. We ventured east by car to Mystic Seaport and west by train to Broadway. In between we took in many hours walking on local wooded trails courtesy of a guidebook provided by the owners. The Ledge Retreat also served the ideal home to host a family dinner!

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Guest: Pam and Orlando (Vero Beach, Florida)
Date of Stay: 12/09/08 Review Submitted: 12/09/08

Like previous guests we want to keep this place our secret. The clean and spacious home was a welcome retreat after a busy day in New Haven. Spacious but cozy, we were able to enjoy family and friends in a relaxed environment. The fireplace was appreciated during our Thanksgiving stay!How nice to enjoy a lovely home while away from ours. Thanks.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/03/08 Review Submitted: 11/03/08

We have very mixed feelings about recommending the Ledge Retreat--simply because once the secret of this gem gets out we may never find it available again! The place shone in peak fall colors inside and out. The house itself holds welcoming, calming energies. Barbara is a dream to communicate with by email and phone, attentive and punctual to return messages. For us, the ultimate gracious touch was arriving to a refrigerator holding two packages of English muffins, butter and butter knife on a plate, the best wild blueberry jam we had ever tasted, and a container of coffee cream. Breakfast was ready before we even had to head out to the nearby A & P to get groceries for our other meals. We have family in New Haven and will never visit again without trying first to book this home away from home. Thank you for offering it. The Florida and New Jersey McNamaras

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Guest: Donna35 (Branford, CT)
Date of Stay: 10/14/08 Review Submitted: 10/14/08

I needed a relaxing break away, and found it at Ledge Retreat over the Columbus Day weekend. My significant other and I enjoyed our time together in comfortable and beautiful surroundings. I highly recommend Ledge Retreat to anyone wanting to get away! Thank you Blair & Barbara!

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Guest: Lauren21 (-)
Date of Stay: 08/30/08 Review Submitted: 08/30/08

We arrived to a very clean, and spacious home. It was a pleasure to stay here and we highly recommend it. Short drive to the interstate will take you anywhere you need to go. Hosts were a pleasure with which to deal!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/30/08 Review Submitted: 07/30/08

7/16-7/20 The Ledge Retreat is a wonderful home in the quaint town of Branford, CT. The house is cozy with beautifully decorated rooms. It was perfect for day trips up the coast, Yale and NYC. The deck is a pleasant spot for morning coffee and evening star gazing. Ruth, Little Rock, AR

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Guest: Katrin3 (New York)
Date of Stay: 07/18/08 Review Submitted: 07/18/08

A lovely house, beautifully appointed and managed by a super friendly and laid-back couple. The beds are very comfortable, there is every amenity in the kitchen, wifi in the house, yoga room with a massage table, and the terrace is terrific. Walking distance to an adorable beach, and easy access to Yale. Recommend highly!

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Guest: Camille deJorna (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 07/17/08 Review Submitted: 07/17/08

I spent a lovely week at Christmas at the Ledge Retreat. I was looking for a home in the New Haven area in order to be nearby my graduate student son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren for the holidays. Ledge Retreat proved to be the perfect option. It is a very comfortable, updated, well maintained contemporary home in the delightful shoreline community of Branford. The well equipped kitchen and casual dining room are perfect for family gatherings. I spent several wonderful mornings building sand castles with my grandson at the beach which is a short five minute walk away. In addition to being only a ten minute drive from New Haven, the house is also a short drive to Guilford which has a thriving arts community that is not to be missed. All in all, I can’t wait to spend time at the Ledge Retreat again. The owners have thought of everything!

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Guest: Margaret Weber (-)
Date of Stay: 06/24/08 Review Submitted: 06/24/08

We had a wonderful stay at the Ledge. The house is warm and inviting and the owners are outstanding. Our family enjoyed the deck in the evening and the short walk to the beach from the house.

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Guest: Lois 1 (Rapid City)
Date of Stay: 12/11/07 Review Submitted: 12/11/07

We had a great week relaxing at the Ledge Retreat. We enjoyed cooking inside and on the grill - the dining room and kitchen were fantastic for preparing and eating our Thanksgiving dinner. The proximity to Yale allowed us to go back and forth easily since our sons still had reading and research to do over the break. We took walks, shopped, and generally had a great time. We hope to stay here again sometime.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/11/07 Review Submitted: 10/11/07

If you are looking for a quiet and restful place to stay a night or two, or somewhere to settle in for a week or two, Ledge Retreat is a lovely choice. This vacation home in Branford Ct is only minutes by car from downtown New Haven and its restaurants and art museums, but it feels like a different world. A 10 minute walk takes you to the local beach on the Long Island sound for swimming or picnicking, and a short drive takes you to nature trails for great bird watching. If you venture a little further, you can explore New England coastal towns with antique shops and local craft galleries. The back deck of the house sits in the trees, and on the October nights I stayed there, I sat outside and watched the sky go dark and the stars come out, and listened to night sounds of crickets. The owners thoughtfully provided the makings for my morning breakfasts, and if you like to cook, as I do, you’ll find a well-stocked kitchen and a gas grill on the back deck. I hope to return often.

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Guest: john bahrij (Ma On Shan Hong Kong )
Date of Stay: 07/24/07 Review Submitted: 07/24/07

I recently visited Yale University on a business trip and stayed at this property. It was a very enjoyable experience. The location is wonderful- quiet and well located to local shops and restaurants ,the beach, as well as the major attractions of the area. The back deck provides a wonderful spot to relax and observe the local wildlife. The house has been newly renovated and immaculate and includes all the items and comforts that you need for an independent stay. I highly recommend it.

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