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Steps to beach, water views 3 sides; 15% discount for Aug. 5-12
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Space | 2,700 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 7 nights |
Overview
House, 3 Bedrooms + Guest room, 3 Baths (Sleeps 7-8)
This vacation property sits across the street from a 25 acre sandy beach/park/playground. This large, beautifully appointed, 2700 (+ basement game room) home was built in 2000 by the owner with loving care and attention to details. There are stunning views of Long Island Sound from every room. Central air conditioning keeps you cool on the hottest summer days. Many entertainment options with the best Comcast package available on 3 flat-screen TVs, Wifi from every room, Blu-ray DVD player, Wii, etc. Family and fine dining are just a short drive or walk away. The charming Guilford Green is 20 min. by foot using sidewalks all the way. It is chock-full of restaurants, eateries, coffee roasting company, chocolatier, authentic French bakery, boutique stores, jewelry stores, gift shops, art galleries, library, post office and more. The home has an easy, open floor plan and 9' ceilings on the first floor, limestone wood-burning fireplace, oak floors, high-end appliances, and granite/marble counters, Dacor gas range, Sub-Zero frig. with water/ice through the door; super quiet Miele dishwasher. The beautifully appointed, huge 2nd floor Master Bedroom suite with king size bed and sitting area with TV is an oasis to itself! Two additional bedrooms with queen size beds have generous closet space and gorgeous beach/water views. There is a downstairs guest room/office with bathroom immediately opposite. The large wrap-around mahogany deck is equipped with Weber gas grill and comfortable outdoor dining and lounging furniture. The laundry room is conveniently located on the bedroom floor; Miele washer/dryer. The large, grassy yard is great for backyard games. There are 2 sit-in Kayaks for your sole use, ping pong table, foosball, basketball hoop, badminton, horseshoes, croquet, board games, toys and books for the kids. A bird-watcher's heaven: osprey, herons, cardinals, etc. Nearby hiking and biking trails, golfing, tennis, swimming. Hop in the car and drive 15 to premium outlet shopping, 25 min to Yale/New Haven by car/train. Easy day-trips to Mystic Seaport/Aquarium (~1 hr.), Mohegan Sun/Foxwoods (~45 min.), NYC (~1.5 hr.), Boston (~2.5 hr.), Block Island.
Keywords: House, beach
About Judy
A California native, with a love of coastal scenery, I have lived in the charming New England town of Guilford, CT for more than 15 years. It's a very special place!
Judy purchased this house in 2000
Why Judy chose Guilford
If you love water views from every room and being a few steps from a sandy beach, you will love this property. If you enjoy spacious, air-conditioned interiors, relaxing in comfortable furniture inside or outside, waking up to gorgeous sunsets and sipping a glass of something while watching the sun go down, you can't miss with this property. Want convenience at the same time as getting away from it all? This is the vacation property for you. Like organic or local produce and fresh seafood? You'll find it here. Want to hop in the car and shop til you drop, or take a day trip? You'll have great options at your fingertip from this property. Read the reviews! And come and see for yourself!
What makes this house unique
Sandy beach and amazing views of sparkling Long Island Sound from every room. High end appliances and antiques. Close to New York City, Boston, Mohegan Sun, outlet shopping.
Guestbook comments from the owner
"Thanks for the wonderful house. We had an incredible week; it was the highlight of the summer."
Amenities
Guilford Center House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 2700 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 8
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- children welcome
- pets not allowed ...
- non smoking only ...
- Beach View ...
- Ocean View ...
- Family
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fireplace ...
- Fitness Room / Equipment ...
- Garage ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet ...
- Wood Fireplace ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Cooking Utensils ...
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher ...
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Oven ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining
- Dining Room
- seating for 6 people
- 3 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
,
jetted tub
,
Double sinks, double shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower , Double sinks
Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
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Bedroom 1 -
1 king
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
Bedroom 3 - 1 queen
Bedroom 4 - 1 twin/ single , office with twin + twin trundle bed
- Child Bed with crib-size mattress available; call in advance.
- Books ...
- CD Player
- DVD Player ...
- Foosball
- Game Room ...
- Games ...
- Music Library
- Ping Pong Table
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- Toys ...
- Video Game Console ...
- Video Library
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill ...
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- live theater
- museums
- restaurants
- antiquing
- boating
- horseback riding
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- wildlife viewing
- fitness center
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- sailing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(8 traveler reviews)
Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!
This home was perfect for our destination family gathering for Thanksgiving. The surrounding area is quiet and quite beautiful, even on cold, rainy November days. The home itself was even larger than the pictures indicated and easily accommodated our party of seven adults and one child. The inside furnishings are warm, welcoming and even a bit eclectic but overall you quickly felt quite at home. The very well appointed professional kitchen and high-end bathroom fixtures were added bonuses. We highly recommend this property to families looking to spend some quality time together........we hope to have the opportunity to stay here again in the future.
Great family vacation
Our 3 grandchildren, our daughter and her husband joined us for a great week at this very beautiful home in Guilford.The wraparound deck gave us an unobstructed view of the Sound with an active hawk's nest that was fun to watch; the gardens next door had spectacular flowers and bird feeders that attracted a wonderful variety of birdlife. It was hard to leave what felt like our own private nature park. The grandchildren (11 months, 2-1/2 and 12) loved being so close to the beach and a great playground, and the location of the house couldn't have been better. We were in close proximity to many great restaurants. We actually ate in many nights - the kitchen was so well equipped and the view from the dining room table couldn't be beat. We used the 2 available kayaks, and the kids enjoyed the ping pong table and the other games in the basement. Comfortable beds, clean and well appointed bathrooms and comfortably furnished family gathering areas made us feel very much at home. We had a great vacation and hope to return. The property owner was very responsive and lovely to deal with. You can't go wrong with this home! Our only criticism was that the amount of lighting in the living room area was a little too dim for reading in the evening. Everything else was fabulous.
A memorable summer
A beautiful tastefully done home in a very peaceful setting. The property would definitely be top of mind should we ever find ourselves in the Connecticut Shoreline in the future.
An August to remember
My wife, two young sons and I had the great pleasure to rent this home in August of 2011. We arrived in the morning, sight unseen, and were immediately put at ease. It was immediately apparent that we were not to stay in a “rental property” rather a beautiful home with grand views of the long island sound. The pictures cannot come close to capturing the beauty and serenity of the spot. My wife and I spent many of our days across the street at a playground and beach, and our evenings enjoying the wraparound porch, enjoying the sunsets while our children played on the grass within view. The home is thoughtfully decorated with large windows, many views and is flooded with natural light. The master bedroom is enormous (close to the size of our NY apartment), the master bathroom hosts a Jacuzzi tub and a great shower. For those renters with children, there are dozens of toys and an entire library to enjoy. The owner was available for questions and a manager down the street checked in frequently. I was able to make use of the train station located just minutes from the house making my weekend trips to and from NYC a breeze. I could not ask for a better experience both in terms of the character of the home as well as its proud owner.
An August to remember
My wife, two young sons and I had the great pleasure to rent this home in August of 2011. We arrived in the morning, sight unseen, and were immediately put at ease. It was immediately apparent that we were not to stay in a “rental property” rather a beautiful home with grand views of the long island sound. The pictures cannot come close to capturing the beauty and serenity of the spot. My wife and I spent many of our days across the street at a playground and beach, and our evenings enjoying the wraparound porch, enjoying the sunsets while our children played on the grass within view. The home is thoughtfully decorated with large windows, many views and is flooded with natural light. The master bedroom is enormous (close to the size of our NY apartment), the master bathroom hosts a Jacuzzi tub and a great shower. For those renters with children, there are dozens of toys and an entire library to enjoy. The owner was available for questions and a manager down the street checked in frequently. I was able to make use of the train station located just minutes from the house making my weekend trips to and from NYC a breeze. I could not ask for a better experience both in terms of the character of the home as well as its proud owner.
Wonderful family friendly home
We had the pleasure of spending the fourth of july week at this comfortable and luxurious home. The house was very well equipped. We enjoyed watching multiple fireworks displays from the upstairs bedrooms. Breakfast on the deck overlooking the water was wonderful. We enjoyed the fireflies dancing in the yard during the evening. A very short walk out the side yard and across the road brought us to the city beach park with playground, volleyball court, and beach. We had the chance to talk the kayaks out onto the water. A short walk will bring you to several resturants at the marina. Our three kids, 3, 7, and 9, had a great time with the basketball hoop, ping pong table, TV w/ cable, and toys. Yes we're fortunate that there were lots of toys to keep our 3 year old boy busy. We had a great time and highly recommend this wonderful home.
Map
Charming New England town with free summer concerts/plays etc. on the Green, galleries, fine dining and family dining. Close to outlet shopping, fishing, sailing, Mystic Aquarium and Seaport Village, casinos (1 hr.), Block Island, Thimble Islands, New York City (1.5 hr.), Boston (2.5 hr.)
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Rates & Availability
- Available
- Unavailable
Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $160 |
| Damage Deposit | $1,000 |
No weddings, reunions, large events, please. No more than 8 occupants.
Absolutely no smoking and no pets.
$1,000 minimum refundable damage deposit
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
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