Location: Madison, Connecticut, USA (One hour's drive from Bradley Airport, Hartford.)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Keywords: House
Classic Connecticut beach house fully updated to offer comfort as well as charm. Attractively furnished property with fully equipped kitchen. Large veranda, plus screened-in porch and small "breakfast" balcony with sea views off master bedroom. Attic suite ideal for youngsters. Garage with parking for two cars and extra fridge. Use of bikes. Outdoor shower. Large corner lot with ample yard.
Located one house back from the beach with views of Long Island Sound, close to Madison Beach Hotel, which offers cocktails overlooking the sea and casual dining. Walk up the beach or along the road to the Madison Surf Club that has a large playground, snack bar and many family-oriented activities. Walk or bike into town, only a mile away.
Madison has much to offer including: beautiful beaches, many restaurants, independent bookstore (with book signings and other events), art cinema and numerous one-of-a-kind shops. Ten minutes from outlet stores, convenient for Shoreline East Train, with connection to Grand Central Station, New York. Close to picturesque seaside towns of Stony Creek and Mystic Seaport.
** NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ACADEMIC RENTAL **
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Window fans
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June-August .. $5,500/2 weeks .. $9,000/month.
September and May $4,500/2 weeks ...$8,000/month.
October-April $1,000/1 week
A cleaning fee of $200 will be added to bookings of less than two
weeks' duration from June through September.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1999
I'm originally from England but feel very much at home in New England. My husband is Italian and feels equally at home here, especially as there is good pizza to be found locally. We have one son, Seth, who was born in the U.S.
Why the Owner Chose Madison
More than a vacation rental, this is our treasured refuge. We bought this house when we were about to be transferred to South America - we couldn't bear the thought of not coming back to Madison. The town has so much to offer: small enough for people to say hello when you pass them on the street, large enough to offer everything you need in the way of shopping and entertainment. The easy train ride to New York or Boston was also a big plus for us.
The Unique Benefits of this House
We enjoy having breakfast on the veranda, sunset strolls to the wharf, listening to music on the lawn of the Madison Beach Hotel. We can bike into town and pick up bagels and the newspaper. If we feel energetic, we can cycle all the way down the beach road and come back through town. On summer evenings, we arrange to meet friends at the Surf Club for a picnic dinner - although we also love eating on our screened porch. In winter, we enjoy a cosy evening at Madison Art Cinema and a glass of wine in town, or we light the fire and have friends over.
Property Photos
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- View of veranda - Connecticut Vacation Rental
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- View of back of house - Connecticut Vacation Rental
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- Living Room - Connecticut Vacation Rental
Traveler Reviews (2)
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/21/08
Review Submitted: 05/21/08
This is a charming cottage with a good floor plan, lots of room and views of the sound one house off the beach. Great location with a pleasant walk to a charming town. We stayed there 4-5 times before buying our own place in Madison.
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Guest: Amy35
(New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 09/20/07
Review Submitted: 09/20/07
We had a wonderful time staying at this quintessential beach house last summer. It is such a comfortable place, clean and charming, with plenty of amenities. And the beach is such a short walk away. I highly recommend it.
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