The Jewel of The Cove - Historic Coastal Retreat

Welcome to `The Jewel of The Cove`, New Haven`s hidden coastal gem.

Our popular, peaceful rental maintains a perfect review status and is a Guest Favorite.

Modern luxuries and historic whimsy combine in this gem of a home.

The high level of service, comfort, and fun that guests have come to expect from `The Jewel of The Cove` is exceeded each day with Ed - our manager`s - dedication to providing a 5-star experience for all guests.

*PRETTY, PINK NEWLY RENOVATED HALF-BATH AS OF SPRING 2026*

Newly renovated seaside colonial home from 1924, celebrating New England in the 1920s. Nestled in the peaceful, historical neighborhood of Morris Cove, you will feel like you’ve stepped back in time to a classy and comfortable hideaway that Zelda Fitzgerald, Langston Hughes, or Yale Graduate Gerald Murphy might have enjoyed.

This is a scent-free property.

3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and high cleaning standards, this home is designed to provide guests with a unique home away from home. The commitment to detail throughout this home is evident in every room. High-end furnishings and modern amenities mix with whimsical decor showing New Haven`s nautical, intellectual, cultural, epicurean, and adventurous history. Nods to Yale University, New Haven Apizza, The Jazz Age, Ships and Sailors, and nearby Tweed Airport abound. The black, white, and gold of Art Deco combine with soft pastels, lush fabrics, and pops of color to create a stunningly appointed space to call home for as long as you’re there.


Views of Long Island Sound from several windows. Seawall and sandy beaches are minutes away, walking or driving. Beach fun, relaxation, some of the best food in America, and exploration are at your doorstep.


Kitchen is equipped with modern appliances and all the amenities for meal preparation. The chic bar area in the dining room allows you to mix up cocktails while listening to a range of vinyl classics from the 1920s onwards on the record player.



Luxurious living room, dining room, and kitchen areas are bathed in natural light and charmingly decorated to make your stay comfortable and memorable.


The exterior matches its charming interior with a luxurious, fully fenced-in yard with a fire-pit table, loveseat, armchairs, ottomans, reclining lounge chairs, side tables/yard boxes, and lawn games.


SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (occupancy 6 - additional guests, please inquire)

Upper Level:

- Primary Bedroom w/ King Amerisleep Bed and 43” Smart TV

- 2 Bedrooms with Queen Amerisleep Beds, 1 with 43” Smart TV

- Full Bath with tub, shower and scent-free, dye-free, vegan body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, and hair dryer provided.

Lower Level:

- Half bath w/ laundry and access to the backyard.


AMENITIES

- Linens & Towels provided (all washed in scent-free/dye-free/vegan detergent)

- High cleaning standards using only “Green” products

- For your safety, the house secured by Yale smart locks, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and two exterior Ring cameras to monitor the front and back doors. Neither look into any interior or `social` spaces. We do not monitor this camera during guest stays unless we receive a complaint. There are no cameras or listening devices inside the property.

- Keyless entry (allowing for contactless check-in/check-out)

- Spacious kitchen equipped w/newest appliances - including huge fridge and freezer - and all the essentials for grilling, cooking, and baking

- Drip coffee maker & coffee grinder

- Living Room 65” Smart TV with streaming channels; dozens of records on the old-fashioned record player (also plays CDs, Cassettes, and has a USB connection); books and board games

- Scent-free/dye-free/vegan hand soap, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner provided

- Scent-free/dye-free/vegan dish soap, dishwashing pods, and laundry detergent provided

- Front covered porch has fans in the warmer months and a heater and blankets in the cooler months for year-round access to this charming bonus space

- No garage; parking for 2 cars in the driveway and free street parking (check signs)

- Dedicated workspace in the primary bedroom and secondary workspace on the front covered porch

- Printer

- High-Speed Fiber Optic Internet

- Access to Disney+ included and Smart TVs loaded, ready to be logged into with your account

- Beach cart, oversized plush beach towels, quick-drying Turkish beach towels, and beach chairs all provided

- Private, fully-fenced backyard; lawn games, cafe lights, fire pit table, propane gas grill and grilling supplies, and outdoor living room

- Dining Room seats 8 comfortably and has a 1920s-themed bar area and beautiful built-in hutch


HEALTH & SAFETY

- Hepa MERV 13 Filtration Air Cleaners provided

- Central Air and Heat with two-zone controls and MERV 8 filtration

- Cleaners wear masks while cleaning between guest stays

Note: This is a Scent-Free environment. All of our properties are NON-SMOKING. The Jewel of the Cove does not allow candles, incense, plug-ins or vaping in the house, including the covered porch. If there is any evidence of smoking, incense, candles, plug-ins or vaping on the premises, you will be charged $500 plus any remediation cost.


LOCATION

Located in Historic Morris Cove on New Havens East Shore, steps away from East Haven. Walk by the shore, relax on a beach, enjoy the museums, live music, shopping, and the legendary food of New Haven within minutes. Access to public transportation via bus and train lines

The sixth largest city in Connecticut, New Haven offers collegiate sports, major concert events, shops, museums, architecture, festivals, and top restaurants you would expect in a major metropolis, but with the laid-back vibe of a smaller town

81 Miles from New York City. Drive, or take the train on the New Haven Line.


Noteworthy:

9 min. walk/2 min. drive to New Haven beaches

2 min. from Tweed New Haven International Airport

“The best Pizza in America.” Legendary “Apizza” joints like Sally’s, Pepe’s, or Modern

Louis’ Lunch - where the hamburger was invented!

Food Truck Paradise on the Long Island Sound

Live Music at legendary venues i.e. “Toads Place,” with “The Oakdale” not far away. Sound on the Sound Festival at the end of September!

Art galleries at Yale University and the famous Peabody Museum with its Hall of Dinosaurs

Broadway-bound shows at Yale Repertory Theatre

Historic Light
NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ARE ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. The maximum number of guests or visitors for this house, as indicated in the listing, should be honored at all times, day or night. These are cause for eviction with no refund and may damage our ability to offer the home to future guests exposing you to liability. This is a quiet residential neighborhood, please be respectful of the neighbors at all times!
The sixth largest city in Connecticut, New Haven offers way more than just their internationally renowned “Apizza” and prestigious Yale University. Collegiate sports, major concert events, shops, museums, architecture, festivals, and top restaurants you would expect in a major metropolis abound but with the laid-back vibe of a smaller town.


Year-round you can easily find activities to suit your needs including; sailing, swimming, boating, windsurfing, pier fishing, whale watching, hiking, golf, skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, sledding, skiing, cross-country skiing, mountain biking/climbing, rock climbing, etc.

Enjoy winery tours, local breweries, theme parks, water parks, zoos, spas, outlet shopping and so much more.


81 Miles from New York City. Drive or take the train on the New Haven Line. Or fly in from many major US hubs via Tweed Airport.

Keyless entry via Yale Smart Locks on front and back doors. You will be given a unique code to use for the duration of your stay.

We are always available to answer any questions, concerns, or to tend to any emergencies.

The property is located in historic Morris Cove, a unique seaside hideaway only 15 minutes from the bustling center of New Haven.

There is room for two cars to park comfortably and quick access to varied transportation options such as busses, the Metro North train line, and Tweed Airport only a few minutes away from the home.

Please note that we may collect additional information from you after confirming your booking (usually an email address) in order to comply with local regulations and to provide the best possible experience.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL

● It is expressly understood and agreed that this is a Short-Term Rental Agreement and is not a lease or other long term residential tenancy agreement. This Agreement is only for the licensed use of the Property for the stated Term. It creates no property rights of Guests and no rights to renewal or for recurring usage.

DURATION OF STAY

The Guest(s) shall be allowed to occupy the Premises only during the agreed upon duration of stay.

NUMBER OF GUESTS

Only the number of Guest(s) previously agreed upon in the reservation request shall be allowed to occupy the Premises
Any additional guests must be approved by the Host and any applicable extra guest fees must be remitted to the Host ahead of time.
NON-SMOKING PROPERTY - SCENT FREE PROPERTY

• THIS IS A NON-SMOKING, NON-VAPING, and SCENT-FREE PROPERTY. Smoking and vaping of
any kind is strictly prohibited anywhere on our property - INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.
• Smoking and vaping are only allowed on public sidewalks. In addition to no smoking or vaping, this is a Scent-Free environment. The Jewel of the Cove does not allow candles, incense, air fresheners, scented plug-ins, smoking, vaping, etc. anywhere in the house or on the property - indoors or outdoors - including on the covered porch, on the patio, near the grill, anywhere in the backyard, driveway, or near any doors or windows. Smoking and vaping are only allowed on public sidewalks. If there is any evidence of smoking, incense, candles, air fresheners, scented plug-ins, vaping, etc.