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CLASSIC 1920 NEW ENGLAND SHORE COLONIAL WITH GREAT CHARACTER SLEEPS TEN PETS OK.

Family-friendly vacation home in Old Greenwich

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Exterior
Beach
IT'S A SHORT WALK TO THIS COVE WHERE YOU CAN FISH KAYAK PADDLEBOARD & FEED DUCKS
OLD GREENWICH BEACH
HUGE YARD FOR SOFTBALL, FRISBEE, SOCCER, BADMINTON, CROQUET & SUMMER PARTIES!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Greenwich, CT
  • Place, Greenwich Point Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hatch Field
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Stamford Town Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

CLASSIC 1920 NEW ENGLAND SHORE COLONIAL WITH GREAT CHARACTER SLEEPS TEN PETS OK.


WITH ITS FIVE BEDROOMS, SLEEPING TEN, THIS WELCOMING, SPACIOUS THIS WARM AND FRIENDLY CLASSIC 1920 NEW ENGLAND SHORE COLONIAL WITH GREAT CHARACTER IS PERFECT FOR SUMMER VACATIONS, LANDMARK BIRTHDAYS, CORPORATE MEETINGS, HOUSE RENOVATORS, GROUPS OF FRIENDS, REAL ESTATE HUNTERS, TEMPORARY INSURANCE HOUSING & SHARES!

WALK IN FOUR MINUTES TO A HIDDEN COVE WHERE YOU CAN FISH, KAYAK, SAIL, SWIM, PADDLEBOARD AND FEED THE DUCKS, GEESE AND SWANS!

SHOOT YOUR NEXT COMMERCIAL, TV SHOW OR MOVIE HERE! OR LIFESTYLE AD. COMPETITIVE RATES.

Featured are a huge, fenced yard, a classic front porch, large, sunny deck with gas and charcoal grills, living room with deep, wood-burning fireplace with great draw, dining room seating ten, and a game room with ping pong, pool, foosball and pinball.

Also featured are a 75-inch surround-sound TV in the skylit family room, a player/standard piano in the living room, high-speed fiberoptic internet and gleaming hardwood floors throughout.

Walk to the historic village of Old Greenwich with its charming shops and popular restaurants and to the Old Greenwich elementary school and train that is only a one-hour ride to NYC

Jog or bike to the beach.

Included are all linens, kitchen equipment, dishes, glasses, cutlery, Keurig coffee maker, Cuisinart 12-cup coffee maker, 2 and 4-cup French presses, and a 4-piece toaster.

There are many dishes, platters, pots and pans, an electric fondue pot, blender, Hamilton Beach mixer & juicer, ice cream maker, and all manner of cookware and food-preparation equipment.

There is a Joovy high chair, Pack 'N Play crib/playpen, hair dryers in all the bathrooms, and an iron and ironing board.

Pets are welcome. Traveling senior owner retains separate studio.

All expenses are included! Gas, water, electricity, cable, high-speed Wifi, grounds care and trash removal. There is a separate laundry room.

SHOOT YOUR NEXT COMMERCIAL, TV SHOW OR MOVIE HERE! OR LIFESTYLE AD. COMPETITIVE RATES.

Please contact host for more information.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 458986
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Old Greenwich

Located in Old Greenwich, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Stamford Center for the Arts and Bruce Museum of Arts and Science are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Chelsea Piers and Rye Playland. Consider Westchester County Center for a night out or Stepping Stones Museum for Children if you're traveling with kids. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Greenwich, CT

What's nearby

  • Greenwich Point Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hatch Field - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Mill River Park - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Stamford Town Center - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Stamford Center for the Arts - 8 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Stamford Transportation Center - 7 min drive
  • Westchester County Airport (HPN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Donut Delight - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Corbo's Southside Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Stamford Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Matthew's Bakery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEACH DREAMS BY THE FIRE! SLEEPS 10. PETS OK. RESERVE JULY & AUGUST NOW. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEACH DREAMS BY THE FIRE! SLEEPS 10. PETS OK. RESERVE JULY & AUGUST NOW.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACH DREAMS BY THE FIRE! SLEEPS 10. PETS OK. RESERVE JULY & AUGUST NOW.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEACH DREAMS BY THE FIRE! SLEEPS 10. PETS OK. RESERVE JULY & AUGUST NOW. located?

This family-friendly Old Greenwich vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Greenwich Point Park, Stamford Town Center and Hatch Field. E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course and Stamford Center for the Arts are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay and our children always ask if we can stay longer. We love our time in
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petite S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim, the host, is incredibly responsive! We have stayed at his charming property a number of times! An old-world beach house with games in the basement and comfy sofas in the family room. Old Greenwich is a wonderful place to walk. If you’re energetic, it is an easy walk (or drive) to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 29, 2025
Thank you so much, Petite. It was a pleasure hosting you and your lovely family again. And I look forward to many more of your visits. All the best, Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gail h.

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

Old greenwich

Clean, well located. As grandparents we found we climbed the stairs carefully to reach main bedroom
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alaria P.

Excellent experience staying at Jim’s place. Perfect for our wedding weekend!

Jim was such a responsive and helpful host. The house was a perfect getaway and preparation spot for my wedding weekend. Jim responded within minutes both leading up and during my stay. He was endlessly accommodating and made th stay perfect. I would definitely rent again! The location is perfect for a stay in Old Greenwich with quick access to the beach, while also being close to 95 and central Greenwich.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2023
Thank you, Alaria. It was a pleasure hosting you and your wedding party. It was lovely to have such joy in my house. Please do come again. All the best, Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe W.

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

Wonderful family reunion

We stayed at Jim’s home for a family reunion and had a wonderful time. The house is well equipped for large groups and has a great games room for pool, ping pong and a pinball machine. We enjoyed group dinners on the deck and everything was easy to find and as advertised in the listing. Jim was very helpful and proactively communicated to make sure we had all the information about the property as well as some free beach passes - thank you! We would definitely return to this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 9, 2023
Phoebe and her family were wonderful guests!! Very respectful of my home! Thank you, Phoebe! I would be delighted to host you again!! Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petite S.

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

Charming Beach House

The property manager was very responsive, the check in process was seamless. Perfect location. Warm and welcoming home. We all loved it and hope to stay here, again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Lovely Old Connecticut Charm

We all really enjoyed our Christmas stay! The owner is very helpful, responsive and friendly. He even ordered a high chair and portable crib for the property so we could use it over the holidays.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosemary M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Terrific location and yard - very basic accommodation

The house location, in one of the prettiest coastal towns in the NE, is perfect. The kitchen is well equipped, and the backyard is large and private. Jim, the owner, is extremely helpful and responsive to any fixable issues. The house interior is well worn which is not terrible, but it would have been useful to know there is only one small older bathroom for the four bedrooms on the second level - which was not great for us nor what we expected. Separately, the master has its own bathroom. The “third” bathroom is a small corner shower in the laundry room which is in the middle of the family/dining room and the “half” bath is in the unfinished basement with a strange sort of curtain arrangement. The photos of the house are not recent and the big bright room with sliders shown on the lower level now has beds, with little space and the outside is overgrown, making the room dark. We could not use this lower level which was disappointing. Jim’s accommodation does also have an outside entrance, but is within the house on the first floor, below the master bedroom and above lower level, and unexpectedly Jim was in the house for our entire stay. Not ideal, but we all love Old Greenwich!
Stayed 49 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful home for holiday!!

From start to finish, was an exceptional experience. We couldn’t have found a nicer place. The owner was extremely helpful with communication regarding the stay- all the necessary details and also really accommodating with check-in. Pleasing a grown family of 8 was not an easy task, but everyone really enjoyed the coziness and warmth of the home- and even though there was so much space we all came together in the bright family room and had the best stay. Each said they wanted to come back and rent this home again. The proximity to town and the beach was perfect. We had everything we needed and more! As I mentioned to the owner, it was so nice to see my young adults off of their phones and spending time together. The checkerboard table was a hit! Thank you again Jim!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large, spacious and great location

6 colleagues stayed here for a business trip! It was perfect in teens if size and location. A very old fashioned and classic home! The only negative I have is for a large house, it really requires a deep clean every 2-3 months if renting out. Some areas of the house were not great. Other than that no issues and very accommodating!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Old Greenwich gathering place

This is an absolutel lovely older home in a beautiful neighborhood. Large living room areas with a player piano to entertain us. Lovely deck and back yard. With 6 bedrooms, it was perfect for a family gathering while we attended a wedding. Next to the ceremony, being able to stay together and relax made all the difference to our stay. And a big Thank you for the beach passes, it allowed us to have a great picnic on the beach on a tight schedule.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel g.

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

Old Greenwich family weekend

Clean classic and gracious home. Was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

ann h.

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

Last breath of summer.

We had a wonderful family experience in this large & comfortable home. Our host, Jim was very accommodating. We found him very easy to deal with because he tried to anticipate all our needs & was extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurine D.

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

Relaxing family reunion

Thank you for the use of your lovely home. This house has everything you need to host a large gathering. Plenty of seating and space to dishes and glasses, we never ran out. What a great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly vacation

very acceptable for large family gathering and allowed for two larger parties Very well equipped,all new outside grill parts..VeryTired dish and clothes washer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Perfect location and nice and spacious

Jim was great to work with. The house was nice and spacious for a big family. A little outdated and could use some small upgrades to make the stay even better but all in all his home worked out great for us. He was very accommodating, the location was great and no complaints
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert I.

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

Charming vintage home in outstanding location

Owner Jim is amazingly accommodating and attentive. His charming vintage home is beautifully appointed and with many interesting antiques. Very cozy and inviting in a beautiful neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana V.

spacious and comfortable

We had a great stay. As two families were sharing the home, this was a big plus: lots of room to spread out so that we never felt we were crowding each other. Terrific location, with a short walk to Old Greenwich through a really lovely neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wynn V.

Great stay

We had a great time here. The house is big with plenty of beds, a big kitchen and two living areas. Jim was extremely quick and thorough when answering questions we had. Location was perfect. 10 of us stayed here and we never felt too cramped. Would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

An amazing house with a wonderful host, would definitely stay here again!

The house is VERY spacious and comfortable. There was no shortage of places to sit and relax. The owner Jim is meticulous and very kind. We had a group of 14 stay and hosted a small party for our daughter’s first Birthday. This was the perfect space to entertain and relax. Thanks so much Jim!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Charming and Spotless Greenwich Getaway

We loved our stay in Old Greenwich! A group of us rented for the New Year's Weekend and it was perfect. It was super clean with a great kitchen with everything we needed to cook together. A charming fireplace and comfortable beds and furnishings. It has a huge back yard ( which our dogs loved ) and is in a beautiful neighborhood close enough to walk to the beach. Jim was easy to communicate with and was very responsive and made it all very easy. We would stay here again and hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Comfortable for large family

This comfortable house had plenty of room for our family of ten. We liked having two sitting areas and enjoyed the living room fireplace. The kitchen had everything we needed for preparing many meals - including Thanksgiving dinner - for our large group and the dining room table accommodated us all. Beautiful neighborhood and we drove down to the park on the point where we could see NYC in the distance. Took a field trip to Grace Farms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manoj R.

Everything better than expected

Jim was most pleasant to work with. The home was warm and accommodated our family and friends. The home is neat, clean and well equipped for a small family gathering in an intimate setting. We hope to revisit Jim's lovely home in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie J.

Clean and adorable!

The host, Jim was just amazing! He went out and bought special spices and extra virgin olive oil for us. He knew we were having a party to celebrate our mom turning 90 and had everything he could ready for us! The absolute best part was that he LET us have a party at his home. Many VRBO places turned us down because we were hosting a party on Saturday. We had a total of 15 family members joining us from as far away as Iowa, California and Maine! We were quiet and comfortable and grateful he let us have a family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Quaint, Quiet and Peacefull

We had an amazing time staying at this lovely home in Greenwich. It fit our needs perfectly. Large rooms with comfortable beds and AC when needed. We had 3 little ones under 3 years old and this house was great. Huge backyard for them to run and play and plenty of space inside for playing as well. Great kitchen with everything you may need to cook with. Neighborhood is very quiet and great to walk in. Big playground within walking distance and the beach is only a few minute drive and you could totally bike to it. Jim is a great host and responded promptly if we had any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jim Foote

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I'm a beach-lover and love the beaches of Old Greenwich, Newport Beach, California and Maui where my son and daughter live. I also love the beaches of Nantucket and have several Nantucket antiques and paintings that you see in the pictures.

Why they chose this property

Summer childhood memories at the shore may come flooding back!

What makes this property unique

You'll be at the beach but one hour from Manhattan!

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English
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