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Gorgeous 3BR Beach House with Private Beach Access.

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Our access point to Limewood Beach.
Our home.  Parking on right (arrow) where SUV is parked. 2 cars max, end to end.
Outside dining on porch & outside shower on left side with hot & cold water.
Limewood Beach.  Great for swimming, walking, kite flying, kayaking, and shells.
The western end of Limewood Beach with great views of the sunset.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Branford, CT
  • Place, Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Yale University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous 3BR Beach House with Private Beach Access.

This newly renovated home offers the perfect family/friends getaway. It has 4 bedrooms (3 queen beds and a twin bunk bed), a granite kitchen, new appliances, new washer and dryer, dining area, living room, bar, gas fireplace, central air/heat, TVs in living room and bar with cable and WiFi, and outdoor gas grill. House newly furnished with a modern retro flair. Walking in this sweet house, you can't help but to feel happy. Everything is provided for you, including clean linens, towels, blankets, cooler, beach bag, beach chairs, etc. The cozy covered front porch sits right in the heart of this beach community and has ocean views. This home is a 250 ft. walk to a private beach (deeded beach rights) and a 5 min walk to a local beach club, a fish market, 4 restaurants and bars, and a liquor store. The town also has 2 popular breweries and an awesome down town area full of shops and restaurants. This property is a 10-15 minute Uber ride to New Haven, or a 5 minute ride to Branford's Shoreline East train station for connections through New Haven to Boston, Springfield, New York, or Washington D.C.

There is plenty to see and do within a 2 mile radius of this home, or you may choose to stay in and enjoy the comforts of this home while cooking a meal or sitting on the upper enclosed porch or the lower open porch and watching the sunset. It has everything you need and more; games for the kids and adults, kitchenware, blow dryer, soap and shampoo.

All you have to do to start your vacation is pick a date and arrive. Everything is here for your enjoyment. You will leave feeling totally relaxed and looking forward to your next stay at this lovely beach home. Please note that late June through Labor Day are weekly rentals only (Sat-Sat). Dates are flexible the remainder of the year.
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About the area

Branford

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Pine Orchard, a neighbourhood in Branford. Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center and Stony Creek Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Louis' Lunch and Acme Mall Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Connecticut Sportsplex or Payne Whitney Gymnasium. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Branford, CT

What's nearby

  • Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Yale University - 14 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Hammonasset Beach State Park - 20 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Quinnipiac University - 26 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater - 39 min drive - 49.4 km

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 7 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stony Creek Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Doma On Main - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Archie Moores - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪G Cafe Bakery Branford - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lockworks Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were very communicative and the house was perfect for a beach weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was very flexible with our last minute arrival dates. Great little house. Note that beach is mostly private so while photos show large beach, much is not for use. Upstairs rooms are nice, but walls are very thin, so not really able to have it quiet for one room if others are up in another. You can hear everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
great beach house but way too cold this weekend. no one’s fault . Beautiful spot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked out perfectly for a wedding we had nearby. Couple good restaurants nearby and uber available no problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

Lovely location

Nice property, thanks to the owners.Jackie
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Vacation

We had a great experience. Bob was an amazing host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Branford stay

It was nice and property manager was helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina H.

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

Great Family Getaway

We had a great time visiting with family that lived in the area. Location is great, very close to area restaurants. The house was clean and comfortable. We loved the porch for relaxing in the evenings and the short walk to small private beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place and the owners were AMAZING! EXTREMELY clean and very well appointed. Beds were super comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

Wonderful place

Really enjoyed it! Very good location. Comfortable and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaman L.

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

A wonderful home and great location

We loved our stay at this beautiful cottage. The entire experience was very smooth, from pre-check in to getting there and even offers to help with anything we needed in our stayThe cottage is very cozy and well-cared for. The rooms are comfortable and the Internet fast. There is a lot to do in the area, with New Haven nearby and many good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian T.

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

Fun place!

Close to beach, little ones loved having the Atari, plenty of space to rest after a long day of museum touring. The kids were sad to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora U.

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

Great house

Very comfortable house with comfortable beds. It was great to have 4 bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Sweet beach house

Small house a short walk from beach that well accommodated our party of five. Clean and comfortable, well laid out and equipped with everything you’d need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn C.

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

Cute little house

Cute little house, and great for a little weekend away. It is not obvious from the listing, but it is located on a busy road, and the beach is across the street. The owner was great to work with and the house was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Comfortable Summer Cottage for year round use

My husband and I stayed in this lovely home for a long weekend while attending the Soundside music festival. It was perfect for what we were looking for; comfortable beds, equipped kitchen and nice location. We had the entire private beach to ourselves. The owners were also quick to respond to all questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Sisters weekend

We had a great time. Kitchen was well stocked, we ate dinner on the outside porch every night. Beds were comfy, neighbors were friendly. Overall, a great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas T.

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

You can come home

Visited family back in CT and this was the perfect place to stay. Kind of like a Tardis, it was bigger on the inside! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

A Great Getaway

We were looking for a place to visit during this summer of COVID. We wanted to avoid crowds but enjoy some time at the beach. During the week, the beach had very few people. The house was very close to the beach. We had four adults and one child. There was plenty of room. We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

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

Lovely home

This home was perfect for our needs. We grew up in Branford and we’re back to visit family. It was nice to be so close with a little room to spread out. We took our 2 young grandchildren with us and we’re so grateful for the gates for the stairs! Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was comfortable. Parking was tight but owner makes that clear up front so wasn’t a problem for us. We look forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2023
Gary was a great guest. We would welcome him back any time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Such a cute home!!

We really enjoyed our 4 days in Branford. Everyone was so friendly. Enjoyed lobster at Lenny’s and the guacamole at Guacamole’s was excellent!! The town is very nice. We also went to the Branford Art Center and chatted with Yvonne. And don’t miss The Rock Garden gift shop. And cappuccino and caprese at Pasta Cosi wonderful. The vrbo owner Liz was a text away if we needed anything. The beds were soooo comfortable. Liz added so many little touches, we felt very pampered. Hope to come back some day!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much. You were our first guests and it was such a delightful experience. I hope all our guests can be and wonderful as you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA L.

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

The perfect weekend, getaway with friends

our annual girls (5) trip took us to Branford, CT this year. It was awesome to have a private beach access even though we couldn’t get in the water, but it was great for strolls and shell collecting. Would definitely do better with a second bathroom, but we managed just fine. Overall, it’s a nice little place to stay for a getaway. My only issue is not with the hosts or place, but with one of the fees and the checkout process. However, it does not take away from our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2024
Hi Rebecca, I’m so sorry that you had an issue with our checkout process and your preference for a 2nd bathroom. We also wish we could offer a 2nd bathroom, but the layout doesn’t really allow for one. That is why we specify one bathroom in the listing. Our cleaning fee is a standard fee that is advertised upfront, as part of the listing, so that all interested travelers are aware before they book. It covers the cost of a cleaning team to come into the home and launder the linen, clean the entire home, and prepare it for the next guests. I know that you mentioned in your departure text that you wished you could have a portion of the cleaning fee back because you left the home clean, but we pay a professional service a flat rate (which is more than the fee we charge our guests) for a thorough cleaning of the entire home after every guest departs. I hope that this helps explains your concerns. Sincerely, Liz
Verified

6/10 Okay

KATHERINE C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were hoping to enjoy sunsets on the porch. Unfortunately, the patio furniture was less than comfortable and clean. Cushions were dirty and torn, only 2 chairs around the table had cushions. The property has great potential, it is in need of a spring cleaning. Hair on the beds, mold in the washing machine, front porch needs to be hosed off and the shrub around the porch tended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Virginia S.

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

Easy access to the beach

Thanks, Elizabeth and Bob for our stay at your house! We loved the location in beautiful Branford and enjoyed the easy access to the beach. Bob was extremely responsive, making check-in seamless. It was great to have four separate bedrooms, each equipped with comfortable bedding. It's worth noting that the bedrooms are each separated by only a thin sheet of board through which sound and light escape, meaning there's little privacy. The house has few frills; for example, the hand soap in both the kitchen and bathroom was extremely watered down. But if you're looking for a basic place to stay near the beach, this fits the bill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah M.

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

Great location for a getaway

Our family loved the house--it was the perfect "homebase" for our day trips to New York City and Boston. The beach access was lovely for short walks on the beach and one traditional spring break dip in the ocean for two of our daughters (way too cold to swim--or for most of us to even put a foot in). Our girls found the beds very comfortable; they're on the softer side for us, but they were cozy and rooms are well appointed. There were plenty of towels for our family of five to shower and dry off after that ocean dip. The kitchen had a lot of pans and dishes for a cottage, though some simple seasonings and bags or wrap for leftovers would be a nice touch. Communication with the property managers was great. They were informative, responsive, clear, and friendly. If we're back in the area, we'd be happy to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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