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Hawks Nest Beach Home

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Exterior
Property grounds
Beautiful cedar shake sided home.
Front Living Room
Front Living room, ceiling fan, tv and lots of books.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81594 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Old Lyme, CT
  • Place, Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Florence Griswold Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outside Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hawks Nest Beach Home

Nearly 1600 sq ft of open living space, including 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Master bedroom complete with a queen size bed, dresser, night stands with reading lamps, tv and master bathroom. Second bedroom furnished with a queen size bed, night stands and an armoire. Third bedroom features a set of twin beds, night stand and dresser. Front living room appointed with sectional sofa, recliner, chair and ottoman along with television and a large bookshelf (grab a book/leave a book). Rear living room features a pull out sectional sofa bed, television, game/puzzle table. Check the hall closet for games, cards and puzzles. Open kitchen/dining is perfect for entertaining. Glass cook top stove, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, blender, lobster pot and loads of pampered chef tools. Kitchen table seats 8.

Hardwood floors throughout with ceramic tile in bathrooms. Laundry room with full size washer and dryer. Ceiling fans in every room.

After a day at the beach, hang your suit an towel on the clothesline and enjoy the outside shower. Patio is equipped with a gas grill, sofa, tables and chairs to accommodate upwards of 14 people. Back yard is fully fenced in with a fire pit.

Home furnished with linens, bath towels, beach towels, iron and ironing board. We also have beach chairs, umbrellas, and bicycles for your use.

Hawks Nest Beach is a family friendly beach community. Grab a bike from the garage, pick out a backpack beach chair and you are on the beach in 5 minutes. During the summer season, take the kids for a bike ride over to Sound View, ride the carousel (hope you get the brass ring), treat yourself to some ice cream or Vecchitto's Italian Ice. If you are not into the little kid stuff, Kokomo's or the Pavilion can provide a fun night!

Plenty of things to do within a short drive, Mystic Aquarium or Seaport, Mohegan Sun Casino, Goodspeed Opera House, Essex Steam Train, Westbrook and Clinton Outlet Malls, Golf courses, Kayaking, Fishing...
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Vaping.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
The housekeeper will wash the sheets and make the beds. If you can throw in a load of towels that is much appreciated.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Old Lyme

Located in Old Lyme, this vacation home is near the beach. Florence Griswold Museum and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Neck State Park and Ferry Landing State Park. The Book Barn and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Old Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Rocky Neck State Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lyme Academy of Fine Arts - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Old Lyme Historical Society - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Florence Griswold Museum - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Goose Island - 10 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 11 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lyme Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee’s Country Market & Catering - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Saybrook Point Inn & Spa - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Otter Cove Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawks Nest Beach Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hawks Nest Beach Home?

As of Mar 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hawks Nest Beach Home on Feb 22, 2026 start from $257, 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 Hawks Nest Beach Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hawks Nest Beach Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hawks Nest Beach Home located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Rocky Neck State Park. Old Lyme Historical Society and Ferry Landing State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is welcoming, well stocked and maintained. Very nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle E.

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

Great stay!

This place was great while we were in town for a conference we were attending.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family enjoyed our stay. The home was clean, comfortable, with a well stocked kitchen. We cooked and baked most days and we had everything we need. Thanks Jason for your great hospitality. Will come again.Georgia
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

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

Great family house & neighborhood close to beach

Clean, well-equipped, good-sized fenced yard, good communication w owners
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann W.

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

Happy Place Beach Home

Excellent accomodations. Everything you need for a vacation away from home. Very spacious inside and outside of cottage. Meg (owner) was great at communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Friends Vacation

Great place to stay!! Exceptionally clean, very well stocked kitchen, linens, towels, games, beach chairs, umbrellas and coolers! All we needed to bring was food and clothes! Owner was very responsive to questions and very helpful with ideas where to eat and what to do. Will stay here again if we decide to go back to Connecticut!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Wonderful Experience

We could not have selected a better property then this one! The home had everything we could possibly need for a fantastic beach get away. We would highly recommend this home for a great beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

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

Hawks Nest Beach Time

Great! A lot of room to spread out. The beds were comfy and the air conditioning was excellent. There is a big back yard with patio seating. We loved having the bikes and beach stuff to use during out stay. This is an awesome VRBO for Hawks Nest!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stella M.

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

Great stop.

Our host Meg was great. Answered any questions right away. Left us a gift basket with coffee and snacks. The place had everything you need and then some. We enjoyed our stay so much.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Old Lyme rental

Wonderful property! As described- well stocked and very comfortable- from beds to layout. Beach chairs and cart made the short walk to the beach even more convenient. Quiet neighborhood and great location central to lots of attractions and conveniences. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house for a family!

Meg's house was perfect for our family week at the beach.... clean, comfortable and well-stocked. There were multiple bikes and beach chairs to choose from, plenty of bath and beach towels, and a large selection of kitchen supplies. The floor layout and comfy furniture suited everyone's needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this Hawk's Nest Beach home. The house was exceptionally clean and well-stocked with everything we needed. We have been coming to HNB for many years and have always had to pack our linens and towels; not having to bring those this year was amazing. The fleet of bikes was so helpful for us to travel back and forth to another family member's cottage. The outside area was perfect for dinners. We made great use of the spacious kitchen and living rooms. There was plenty of room for our group to play games comfortably. There was also a puzzle table. I would love to come back to this home again if it's available. The host was so responsive to answering questions, and the neighbors were also very nice.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas & Cynthia B.

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

Great Accommodations

We had a wonderful week at Hawks Nest Beach. This lovely home provided everything anyone could need and more including an array of bicycles to ride around the neighborhood and get us quickly to the beach. The kitchen is well stocked. The owners were pleasant and very responsive. The welcome basket was an unexpected and appreciated surprise; enjoyed by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

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

Good Place

As other guests have noted, this a very comfortable, exceptionally clean property in a pleasant neighborhood, within walking distance to the beach. There is a big, pretty, well-furnished yard. The primary bath is petite, but has a shower big enough to work fine with a shower chair, unlike some much larger bathrooms we have encountered. The location is great, near to two very nice state parks and many other attractions. Rocky Neck has the prettiest sand, and a very nice boardwalk. We didn’t try out the grill, but the kitchen is well-equipped, with plenty of counter space. Lots of good restaurants are nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

Summer rental

Very large kitchen & living rooms. 2 bathrooms & wonderful fenced in yard - so peaceful. This place has the convenience of many, many pans & utensils if you’re inclined to cook. Also baked a birthday cake for my grandson using the perfect size cake pan. Providing towels & linens is a bonus. We spent time all week completing a difficult puzzle we found in the “game closet”. Thank you Amenta family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora D.

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

Wonderful Home, attentive owners and great vaca spot

Meg was absolutely wonderful to work with and the home was warm, welcoming and absolutely spotless (tough to do with visitors trekking in sand every day). We loved the two spacious living areas and the great back yard. The house is stocked with all the beach supplies and equipment you could ever need and seriously reduced our packing needs. We love Hawks Nest Beach and only wish the home was a few blocks closer to the water. A very short bike ride, but a bit of a walk with two little kiddos. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Extended stay during transition

This home was better than I ever could've expected! You don't get the full view or feel through the photos. I got to stay a couple of months and I can honestly say that out of all the vacation rentals I have booked, this one was far superior. The house was fully stocked with everything you could ever want or need. Quite honestly, Ive never seen anything like it. Very spacious, very comfortable and very quiet. The home was also spotless upon my arrival. Great area, great neighborhood. Kudos to Meg and Jay on a fantastic job. Great hosts! 10's across the board!! The only negative was that I had to leave!
Stayed 60 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Odette K.

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

Clean great property close to beach

This property has quite a bit of space and is great for two couples or a family. We were in town for the USCGA graduation and it was convenient. Huge back yard with lots of outside seating and two tables, fire pit and gas grill. Great for having bbq with family and lots of extra chairs. House was very clean and stocked well with all cookware. Refrigerator has an ice maker which was a plus! House is well stocked with towels and hand soap. You may want to bring your own bath soap. We enjoyed the Keurig each morning to make coffee. Also this house has two huge living room areas. Lots of bikes to take into beach. We stopped by Kokomo’s for some food and drinks. Right on the beach and close to the house! Grocery stores are a 15 minute drive from the house. There is a mini mart fairly close to the house for quick shopping. Neighbors are friendly and neighborhood is quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria N.

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

Excellent beach home!

We recently stayed at this home for the second year in a row. Again this year, we were pleasantly greeted with a welcome basket full of goodies to enjoy during our stay and a personalized note! We love to open the doors to the brightly colored walls and beach décor. This home truly has everything that a traveler would need on a beach vacation. The house is kept very clean, neat and organized. The many air conditioning units make it easy to stay comfortable on hot days and nights. Every kitchen utensil and appliance necessary could be easily located and were all cooking ready. The towels and linens were fresh and ready for use upon arrival. We all love the entertainment closet, full of puzzles, games and barbies! The house offers at least 15 bikes of all sizes and skill levels so each family member could ride to the beach! Our children loved the gaming system and the many television streaming services. Outside the home, the fenced in back yard is excellent for small children and we made use of all of the outdoor games, sidewalk chalk, ladder ball, etc.! We loved the outdoor shower and nearby clothes line. The hose also came in handy for rinsing off our sea salty items. We enjoyed the fire pit and made use of the outdoor grill and seating on the patio area nightly. We were so fortunate to make Meg and Jason’s house our home away from home for another year of memories at Hawk’s Nest Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

Very nice

Lovely home in quiet neighborhood. Fully stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds. Great location -- short walk to private beach and 10 minute drive to Niantic boardwalk. Owner was very easy to work with, and very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie B.

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

Home Away From Home!

A wonderful rental! This property had everything you would need as advertised. Short walk to beach and nice patio area. We were greeted with a nice welcome basket and nice note from owner. Would return to the home away from home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria N.

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

Perfect Beach House

We had a wonderful stay at Meg and Jason's home away from home! We felt welcome from the moment we walked in. Key pad entry was great as we didn't need to keep track and/or worry about losing a key. The house easily accommodated four adult and three children, with plenty of room to spare. Everything was clean and fresh, from the brightly colored walls to the linens and upholstery. The house's location allowed us to take a short walk to the beach, but there was a variety of bikes in every size and skill level, including a few with training wheels as an option. The fenced yard was ideal for small children and had ample seating and umbrellas for quests. We enjoyed the fire pit as well as the variety of sporting equipment available in the garage. The outdoor shower, in close proximity to the clothes line, was perfect for cleaning up after a day at the beach. We chose a dinner location from the suggested restaurants and really enjoyed it. We also enjoyed a few tasty treats from their vegetable garden. The toys, games, puzzles, barbie dolls and video games were a big hit with the kids, and having multiple TVs with a variety of streaming programs provided something for everyone. The kitchen had every appliance, utensil and dish you could possibly need , nothing was missing! Having cleaning supplies / equipment readily available was very helpful too. Meg and Jason really thought of everything when it comes to a beach rental. We felt comfortable , safe and welcome the entire week, and we hope to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10 Robbins Ave. Old Lyme

This is a very nice home. There are two living rooms, with tv’s in both. Traveling with children this was very convenient. The house was very clean with everything you need (dishes, pans etc). It is a bit of a walk to the beach so we ended up driving people to the beach with chairs etc. and having one person drive back and take a bicycle back. The property owner was in contact with us and answers all of our questions promptly. She is very pleasant. Including having us help ourselves to the little garden.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Perfect

Lovely home that had everything we needed. It is a short drive to New Haven and a lovely walk or bike ride to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelique W.

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

Even Better Than the First Time!

This was our second time staying at this beach house. The rental process and check-in is seamless--love the new, easy to use lock. Everything you need for a short or extended stay is here--hair dryers, loads of towels, every kitchen implement imaginable, and even bikes for the entire family! I am sure we will be back again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jason Amenta

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I grew up living in Hawks Nest beach every summer. I knew that as an adult I wanted to enjoy summers at the beach as well. The kids and I love to weekend at the beach and spend our vacations with our toes in the sand. Beach bums at heart.

Why they chose this property

I wanted a house at Hawks Nest and this one had more than I needed or wanted, but the house is more than the standard cottage you would find at the beach. This is a year round house with the beauty of a beach community. The house is equipped with everything you will need. I supply linens, towels, on site laundry, bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas, cable, wi-fi, grill, fire pit, seasonal garden, outdoor shower and even condiments and spices. All you need to bring is a clothes, food and a willingness to have a great vacation!

What makes this property unique

Our house has a one car attached garage to store all of our beach gear and a good number of bicycles for everyone to have a "ride" to the beach. The open concept lends for the perfect home to host family gatherings in the winter. Our large patio works for summer entertaining.

The house has an entire home water filtration system, no need to buy bottled water.

Nearly everything is provided except clothes and food!

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