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Family Friendly, Beach Themed Cottage - Chalker Beach

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A house with a covered porch, white columns, a wooden door, and a small garden area with potted plants.
A living room with a wooden staircase, a patterned sofa, a painting, and a window with floral curtains.
A round dining table with white chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a door with a white frame.
A kitchen with a black refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There are wooden floors and a small island with stools.
A wooden bookshelf filled with books, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase with wooden balusters.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Old Saybrook, CT
  • Place, Chalker Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvey's Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Foxwoods Resort Casino
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Family Friendly, Beach Themed Cottage - Chalker Beach

This is a beautiful, Cape Cod style cottage that is only an 8 minute walk from the beach. Located in the private Chalker Beach Association in Old Saybrook, CT, this rental has been meticulously furnished with nautical themes throughout. At 1,036 sq. ft., this cottage has hardwood floors, pocket doors and a gorgeous family room, living room and full dining room. It has 3 bedrooms, which sleep up to 6 people. The bathrooms and kitchen are modernized with great amenities including a breakfast bar, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Located on a beautiful lot with an outdoor shower, patio and plenty of parking, this cottage is complete with cable and high speed WiFi. The cottage has window A/C units.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 825735vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Old Saybrook

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Saybrook Manor, a neighbourhood in Old Saybrook. General William Hart House and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Saybrook Country Barn and Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. Essex Steam Train and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and sailing 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 Saybrook, CT

What's nearby

  • Chalker Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harvey's Beach - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Mohegan Sun Casino - 35 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Yale University - 38 min drive - 54.9 km
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino - 48 min drive - 64.3 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 8 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪James Farmacy Organic Cafe and Juice Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Essex - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly, Beach Themed Cottage - Chalker Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Friendly, Beach Themed Cottage - Chalker Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly, Beach Themed Cottage - Chalker Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly, Beach Themed Cottage - Chalker Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly, Beach Themed Cottage - Chalker Beach located?

Located in Saybrook Manor, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Chalker Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Crystal Lake Town Park and Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. General William Hart House and Saybrook Country Barn are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in a great location! It is close to Chalker Beach which is gorgeous. The home was extremely clean when we checked in. It is well stocked too. We really enjoyed sitting on the front porch. The Chalker Beach neighborhood is beautiful and quiet. I would highly recommend this property as it was perfect for our family of 5.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very clean and comfortable. Short walk to a small private beach on Long Island sound. Two toddler granddaughters and parents visited twice and had a wonderful time at the beach and private playground. Cottage very well equipped and supplied. Very enjoyable stay. Would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my fourth year of staying in Anne-Marie and Wayne‘s house. Both owners are very responsive to any communication.The house itself is beautiful. The front porch is amazing to drink coffee and just feel the breeze.I recommend this place 100%
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your kind words! It's always such a pleasure to have you as a guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. The property was very clean and in a convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Vacation

We loved our stay here, this was our 2nd time here!! Cozy and quaint!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage

We absolutely loved this adorable beach cottage!! All the comforts of home and a hop, skip & a jump from the water!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

The cottage was just lovely and very comfortable. It was only about a ten minute walk to the beach and the private beach was very nice. The front porch was one of our favorite parts of the stay. We had everything we needed to make meals with a large kitchen. We felt right at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming hostess and delightful cottage!

Welcome touches were much appreciated. Ann Marie was a delightful hostess and so helpful answering our questions. We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to go to Old Saybrook, CT.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage perfect for families

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Old Saybrook. The cottage was perfect for us, the private beach was cozy, and when we wanted big waves, we took a road trip to RI. We also visited Mystic for a fun day. Ann Marie was easily accessible and the welcome basket was devoured by day 2.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chalker

Great time Love this house The front porch is amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was adorable and a great size for our family (mom, dad, two children). It was very clean and a short walk to the beach. The size of the beach and the tranquil water were ideal for our kids’ ages (5 and 8). The people in the neighborhood and on the beach itself were very friendly! Old Saybrook is a super cute town with a lot of family friendly restaurants, which is always a plus. Communication with our host was easy and pleasant. We had a lovely week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was beautiful and immaculately clean. It was comfortable and had unexpected features, such as an outdoor shower with hot water for folks returning from the beach. Chalker Beach is a short walk away, where the sand is groomed regularly. The cottage also featured a screened gazebo and grill for outdoor dining. Our hosts gave us a warm welcome! We can't say enough how much we loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, comfortable and enjoyable.

Ann Marie is top notch in everything she does. Makes us feel so welcome. Kid's feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage

We had a fantastic stay. We’ve been coming to Chalker for many years but this is the first time we rented. Couldn’t ask for anything else. We were very comfortable all week. The special touches were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Chalker

Chalker Beach is a wonderful place. Close to the beach beautiful inside very clean parking pass for the beach. AnnMarie and Wayne are great host. Very responsive to any request. Hope to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what our family needed!

After the recent passing of my husband our family was looking for a getaway to all be together. This cottage was by far the best one I have ever rented. We enjoyed our stay very much and didn"t want our week to end. Hopefully, if Ann Marie will have us, we will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you. We would love to have you back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful week at the cottage

Our recent stay at the cottage was absolutely wonderful! The cottage is located walking distance from the beach where we spent most of our days. The cottage itself is clean, nicely decorated and had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. We especially liked the personal touches, the welcome basket and fresh flowers. The owners were most helpful and great to work with. Looking forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage and hope you return soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming beach cottage

This cottage worked perfectly for our visit to Old Saybrook. Loved the front porch and the back screened in area. The one AC unit upstairs was the only inconvenience but we did make it work by leaving bedroom doors open. Otherwise, everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Time

This is my second time renting this home. The house is very clean and has everything you need to enjoy your stay. Ann Marie is available if necessary and is a delight. Once you arrive it feels like home away from home. Love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Fourth of July stay at Chalker Beach

This house worked great for our family and had everything we needed. It was very clean which we appreciated. The owners were helpful and responded quickly to any questions we had. We also enjoyed the activities like Bingo organized by the Chalker Beach association. It is about a ten minute walk to the beach but you can park in a lot across from the beach once you get the temporary parking permit which makes it easy to bring your stuff there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful hosts

Amazing week in Old Saybrook!! The home was adorable. So many nice touches such as a welcome basket and flowers. Both owners were more than gracious and answered every question. They went beyond kindness when they shared their backyard kayak launch. Thanks Wayne and Ann. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Updated, clean, cozy, nicely decorated

Felt right at home. Very comfortable. Enjoyable week! Vrbo failed to confirm my reservation with the owner. I had difficulty gaining access upon check-in. The gracious owner resolved the issue quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Getaway

Although we could've gone anywhere for a vacation, this little wonder of a cottage, caught my eye. From the moment we walked in, we felt at home. The cottage may appear small from the outside but it's more than spacious inside. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone. To top things off, we had many rainy days here and the owner allowed us to extend our time, by a few days; at NO charge, since the weekend we were due to leave, was filled with sunshine! Who does that? We're definitely coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much! Glad you were able to enjoy some nice days.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Nice cottage, but several inconveniences

The cottage itself was charming, peaceful, and nicely maintained — a lovely spot once settled in. However, there were several inconveniences that impacted our overall experience.We were disappointed to find out we needed to bring our own sheets, towels, and toiletries — something that’s not easy when flying across the country from Arizona to Connecticut. After a long travel day and arriving late in the evening, the last thing we wanted to do was make beds before we could rest.Additionally, the lockbox for the key was difficult to open, which made arrival even more frustrating. Communication with the owner was slow,which didn’t help with coordinating details.In short, while the cottage itself was pleasant, the lack of basic essentials, late-night arrival hassles, and logistical snags made the experience more stressful than it should have been. With a few thoughtful improvements, this rental could be more guest - friendly.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
I am sorry that you found your experience "disappointing, inconvenient, stressful and not guest-friendly". If you refer back to the VRBO website, it clearly states that sheets, towels and toiletries are not provided. A reminder message was sent to you via VRBO approximately a week before your stay with that same information including detailed logistical information about your stay. I also provided my personal cell phone number and responded immediately to your questions, so I am sincerely confused regarding the comment about "slow communication". I was unaware that you had trouble with the lockbox and would have helped you immediately if you had reached out to me. Have a good summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at this lovely, well-appointed cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Ann Marie Aguiar

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Why they chose this property

This cottage is part of the private Chalker Beach Association. This means that while you rent, you will have access to a private association beach, parking lot and right of way. In addition there are two clubhouses, a basketball court, a baseball diamond, a playscape and a variety of weekly family friendly activities including arts and crafts for kids, BINGO and movies on the beach.

What makes this property unique

This cottage is pristine and is in a central, yet peaceful location. You are a short 8 minute walk or 3 minute bike ride to the beach, yet have a wonderful backyard and patio space for summertime activities, like grilling. The cottage is less than a minute from Route 1, which will take you into historic downtown Old Saybrook in under 5 minutes. A Big Y grocery store is conveniently located less than a mile away along with numerous restaurants and shops including a YMCA. The cottage is located just a mile from I-95 and 10 minutes from a movie theater and shopping outlets in Westbrook and Clinton.

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