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Classic shoreline cottage 5-minute walk to the beach, Madison CT private beach

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Classic summer cottage on the CT shoreline.
Hartford Beach looking to the west
Hartford beach looking east
Hartford Beach east view
Living room, air conditioned, HDTV, WIFI, internet

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Madison, CT
  • Place, Deacon John Grave House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Scranton Memorial Library
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hammonasset Beach State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bed room 1

1 Queen Bed

Bed room 3

2 Twin Beds

Bed room 3

2 Twin Beds

Sleeping porch

3 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic shoreline cottage 5-minute walk to the beach, Madison CT private beach

Walking distance to the a private beach (4 houses back from the beach), classic CT shoreline cottage has air conditioning and all the amenities for the idea family vacation. Built in 1934, the house was updated in the 1970s. Large living room and enclosed sun porch accommodates family gatherings. Bedrooms are upstairs. Master has queen bed. Two additional 2 bedrooms each with two twin beds. Three additional beds available on upstairs enclosed porch (not air conditioned). Small bathroom with shower downstairs. Upstairs bathroom with bathtub. Outdoor shower in enclosed latticework to shower off sand and salt water after your day at the beach. High def flat screen TV and wifi. 10 minute drive to town and grocery store Many excellent stores restaurants in the area as well as shopping and local farms and farmers markets. .
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All items taken to the beach must be brought up at the end of the day. This included chairs, swimming accessories and refuse.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Madison

Located in Madison, this cottage is near the beach. Hammonasset Beach State Park and Meigs Point Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include RJ Julia Booksellers and Guilford Art Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Connecticut Sportsplex or Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and mountain biking.
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Madison, CT

What's nearby

  • Deacon John Grave House - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Scranton Memorial Library - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • RJ Julia Booksellers - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Guilford Town Green - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Hammonasset Beach State Park - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 10 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Friends & Company Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic shoreline cottage 5-minute walk to the beach, Madison CT private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Classic shoreline cottage 5-minute walk to the beach, Madison CT private beach?

As of May 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Classic shoreline cottage 5-minute walk to the beach, Madison CT private beach on May 3, 2026 start from $431, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic shoreline cottage 5-minute walk to the beach, Madison CT private beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic shoreline cottage 5-minute walk to the beach, Madison CT private beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic shoreline cottage 5-minute walk to the beach, Madison CT private beach located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Deacon John Grave House, RJ Julia Booksellers, and Scranton Memorial Library. Allis-Bushnell House and Museum is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

We enjoyed our recent 3 week stay at this house. It was clean, comfortable and centrally located.
Stayed 22 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic Madison

Very nice classic house in a great beach neighborhood. Short walk to an awesome beach with tide pools and good swimming. All the local residents are really nice and we quickly became part of the local scene. The house is well equipped. Ben is a great host and really cares about his house and the guests that stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Madison family reunion

Our family grew up a 5 minute walk from here so this was a perfect reunion spot. The house was built by the owners' grandparents around the same time our grandparents built ours, so the nostalgia was wonderful right down to building materials and style. There was plenty of sleeping and seating and lots of space for large dinners and family chats.. we swam several times a day as beach access is only a few houses away and we loved the private outdoor shower. Our only complaint is that the week went by too fast. Ben was wonderful to deal with and we really hope we can go again one year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The location is great; friendly and quiet neighborhood. A short 2 minute walk to the beach allowed us to easily go back and forth, which was great for having little kids. The Owner was readily available via text and came to greet us, show where the beach access was and give some loc recommendations. There was a lot of house, plenty of space for everyone to fit, although we spent all our time on the screened-in porch anyways. Some beach amenities were provided so there was less for us to bring down which was nice. And the outdoor shower is always enjoyable by the beach! (Bring your swim shoes for the rocky shoreline, but that's typical for CT)
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Elsa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation

The grandkids had a great time with the beach so close by and we all enjoyed ourselves. The host was welcoming and gave us a lot of information of places to go eat, to do, and shop. What a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything in working order

Extremely gracious host, and beautiful location. An old family home, that has seen lots of love and good times. Room for everyone to spread out. Updated living room lighting, and furniture with sunbrella or other renter friendly fabrics would make this rental an even better destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ben Thompson

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The cottage was originally built in 1934. There has only been one family owner. Decades of great memories have happened and are still in the making in this classic Connecticut Shoreline location. Old style cottage with modern conveniences.

Why they chose this property

Ideal for family gatherings with a private beach and much to explore on the beach (great for small children.

What makes this property unique

Located just 20 minutes from New Haven, there is train service by shoreline east which connects to metro north. This makes it easy a trouble free for a commuting parent, or for a day trip to New York City. This location is also about 35-40 minutes to the Mystic aquarium and seaport.

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