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RELAXATION!! Inviting, Cozy NE Cottage, 2 min walk to 🏖️, Midcoast NYC, Boston.

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Terrace/patio
Celebrate the Holidays!
Front enclosed porch
2 minutes from private beach
Sun setting

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Fourth Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

master

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Double Bed

Third bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

RELAXATION!! Inviting, Cozy NE Cottage, 2 min walk to 🏖️, Midcoast NYC, Boston.

Convenient, Private, Relaxing ….a 2 minute walk to the waves. Old style New England summer beach home renovated for comfort!

Chapman Beach is a private, friendly, community located on Long Island Sound…Old Saybrook/Westbrook line. The Cottage is a renovated and winterized New England home. Decor is Beachy with a mix of antiques and modern….always comfortable!

Westbrook is located in central Connecticut on the Coast. Midway b/w Boston and New York off I95…Exit 65, to the cottage is a 4 minute drive. It is also located in area which makes traveling to many Connecticut attractions easy. We provide numerous basics needs for a getaway so you don’t have to.
Grocery store is <5 minutes away. Many great restaurants in area as well.
Amtrak stops in Old Saybrook and Metro North stops in both Westbrook and Old Saybrook

The NarSeaMist (exist near the mist of the sea)is a year round rental in a typical New England Beach community. In the summer it is popular for long vacation rentals. Year round we have been booked for various occasions….quick weekend getaway, Girls Getaway, families gathering in a central place
b/w Boston and New York, school vacations, small parties or events, etc. We are 2 minute drive to Waters Edge Resort and a popular wedding alternative for those seeking a more private setting.
Westbrook and Clinton outlets are minutes away (great for Girls, Christmas shopping/wrapping WE). A complete list of charming coastal towns and many Connecticut attractions (with approximate distances) have provided below.

The homes interior has been renovated and redecorated with a mix of the old and the new.
*Open space living on the first floor with full kitchen, dining, sitting areas, living room, full bath
*1/2 bath on second (there is also an outdoor shower when warmer
*3 bedrooms on second floor
*1 bedroom on third floor open to another livin
*sleep sofa in a sitting are off of kitchen
*three season front porch
*back porch with antique swinging chair
*large back yard
*parking space for up to 3 vehicles
*private beach around the corner
*6 additional beaches in the association
*Propane Grill
*wood burning fire pit
*access to local fitness, pool, sauna, steam room based on availability
*one person kayak


Whether your laying low and staying local, up for some site seeing or a little of both, Chapman Beach is a great location to start from!!! Hope to meet you soon!

Here is a list of some of the local attractions you may be interested in. They are primarily in order of distance. Please feel free to contact with any questions. I can share my experience

*WESTBROOK—cute quaint, smallest of the area villages yet booming with the best restaurants out of any of them. These include Cafe Routier (the shoreline hot spot), Christy’s, Haywire, Lenny & Joes, Bill’s Seafood, etc. You can eat your way through Westbrook while enjoying its beautiful shoreline!
.Best Muster...visitors from all over come here for a huge weekend event. Amazing.
.Westbrook green offers great events and concerts through out the warm season
.Waters Edge Resort and Spa--3 minutes
The best views of LIS while dining! They also offer live entertainment and a note worthy Sunday brunch.
.Westbrook Premium Outlets, 7 min
.Hiking entrance to The Preserve

*OLD SAYBROOK —located at the entrance to Connecting River on Long Island Sound.
Approx 8 minutes
.Main St/The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center(The kate)--8 minutes....great boutique shopping, spa’s, restaurants, salons, and ice cream shops!
Saybrook Point Inn offers a lovely Spa and one of the best restaurants in area, Fresh Salt.
.Miniature golf
.Water Sport Rentals and Fenwick Golf Course are in O.S.
.Boating rentals/trips available
. Hiking entrances to The preserve

*ESSEX VILLAGE—My favorite quaint New England town!!! Nestled in on the shores of the Connecticut River. Main Street offers a beautiful walk with the end of the street bringing you to the river. Central Main Street has a lovely park on the river as well often offering events throughout the season. The town bustles all year round with fine dining and shopping. People here have a love for dogs as I see them walking everywhere😊
Approx 13 min to Main Street
Here you will find many unique shops and restaurants. Including the Griswold Inn which is considered a historic landmark by many. The maritime-themed Griswold Inn, “the Gris” for short, is one of the country’s oldest continuously operated inns, opening its doors in the consequential year of 1776. It also has a long standing restaurant and wine bar.

.Hiking Trails...Essex has many trails on the outskirts of town as well. Listing/maps available on line. Hiking entrances to The Preserve as well.

.Connecticut River Museum, Main Street
.Essex Steam Train and River Cruise—13 minutes
.Ivoryton Playhouse--14 minutes

*Clinton--Approx. 13 to minutes to Main Street
.Indian River Kayak&Paddle
board rentals/Clinton Country Club/Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets

*Madison's downtown--beautiful, quaint
Approximately 16minutes.
R.J. Julia Book Store, very popular
.Hammonasset State Park—view on line
Beach, Walking

*Guilford Town Green--20 minutes
My Second favorite of quaint shoreline towns
Beautiful Green in the center of town with events scheduled regularly.
Relaxed. Shops and dining.

*Niantic Village, East Lyme--20 minutes. Rocky Neck State Park

*Godspeed Opera House--22 minutes.

*New London--Ocean Beach Park, Mystic Whaler Cruises --23 minutes, Many other boating option's available here

.*Waterford CT--Eugene O'Neill Theater Center/Harkness Memorial State Park--28 min

*The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village, Oakdale--25 minutes
*The following are 30 minutes away! Mystic Village, Mohegan Sun Casino and Arena, Gillette Castle, New Haven/Yale, Middletown---Weslyan/KidCity.
*Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, Portland (rock climbing, zip line, water fun)--33 minutes
*Foxwoods Resort and Casino--41 minutes
*Lake Compounce Amusement Park, Bristol--42 minutes
*Six Flags Amusement Park, Agawam, MA--60 minutes.

The shoreline towns west of the Connecticut River to New Haven are connected by the Shoreline East Railway. This is also a pleasant way to visit New Haven and it’s incredible architecture and City Vibe!

Hope to Host You Soon.
Kindly,
Mel
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About the area

Westbrook

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Westbrook Center, a neighbourhood in Westbrook. Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center and Florence Griswold Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Saybrook Country Barn and Stay and Play LLC. Travelling with kids? Consider Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Essex Steam Train. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Westbrook, CT

What's nearby

  • Tanger Outlets - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Chalker Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Westbrook Town Beach - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Harvey's Beach - 5 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 9 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Parthenon Diner-Old Saybrook - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Pub - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cozy cottage, friendly neighbors, and stunning beaches. There are plenty of places to visit, restaurants to try, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets to enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2025
Hello Carol, I am thankful for your review. Any suggestions on how to improve for future guests. Kindly, Mel
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10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and a great stay! We went for Christmas in Connecticut and had a wonderful time. The communication was great from the start and they are nice people. The place was wonderful with a great atmosphere and ambience. I can definitely see how this would be a great place in the summer, but also it was great in the winter. Very well decorated and furnished. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aviv P.

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

Very nice stay

Cute place, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2025
Thank you for choosing us! So glad you were pleased with your stay. Well wishes! ✌️
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8/10 Good

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and communicative. We had a hot water issue over the Thanksgiving holiday and they did all they could to help the situation despite the fact they were unable to get it repaired during our stay. The house is cute—a typical beach cottage full of perfectly mis-matched whimsical decor. Perfectly located near the beach for summer visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

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

Great spot!

Great location and wonderful cottage!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for caring for my home as if your own…your family is welcome back any time!😊🎄
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn M.

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

Great beach stay

The house was welcoming and clean with great access to a lovely beach. It had everything we needed and we felt right at home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Your words reflect what I had hoped for when I began this venture. Happiness is what I am feeling. 😊 Thank you for treating my home as your own…we welcome you back anytime! Kindly, Mel & Lee
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Nice Getaway

Lovely rental; very easy to work with property manager. Clean, close to ocean - would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

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

Great location!

Easy walk to the beach! Beach was great too. House was clean and spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luise M.

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

Wonderful Christmas

Wonderful place to spend time with the family in this cozy cottage. Would love to come back in the summer to enjoy the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Adorable cottage

We have a wonderful weekend stay at this adorable cottage. We all had a great time and would love to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect Stay

My family and I had a great stay at this adorable beach house! It had plenty of room for our family of 6. The private beach was just a short walk around the corner!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath M.

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

Cute Beach House

The house was super cute and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol H.

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

Great liocation

Very close to the beach as described
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

isabelle d.

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

Wonderful getaway

We spent a wonderful stay steps away from the beach. Without reservation, we recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

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

Cozy shoreline cottage

A wonderful shoreline cottage, well laid out, with lots of charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2023
TY so much Stephen. When a family returns it means so much to me! Come back any time. You took great care of the place. The only 4 star is for the kitchen which the cleaners reported was a little disheveled. I get it, especially after a long thanksgiving weekend. Hope you arrived home without issue. Wishing you and your family ✌️in the New Year. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre I.

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

Relaxing Stay

We had a relaxing time at this home. All needed items were available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Fall getaway

Adorable beach cottage, great for a mother and adult daughter weekend. Location was perfect, beach just around the corner. Great halfway between NY and RI. Looking forward to booking again next Fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

3rd stay

Came with a Group of friends, very comfortable house and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

A very nice, very relaxing stay. I am planning on booking it for another stay this year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
I would welcome you back! So glad you were able to take time out to relax during this un-relaxing pandemic! A place to GET-AWAY is so needed by so many and options are limited. Wishing you wellness. ✌️😷
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

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

Positive Experience

Positive experience, great location, and cozy accommodations for a centrally located family weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Leaning family holiday

Clean, safe, spacious,,very welcoming, quiet neighbourhood, easy access to a small interesting beach, ideal for a very relaxing break
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

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

we had a great time the cottage was well appointed with everything we needed clean and beach decor!

fun times ThanksMel !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Loved meeting you! ☀️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

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

Wonderful place by the beach

Clean, well laid-out, bright, comfortable, with a very helpful and friendly host. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you much! ☀️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Fabulous house, lovely and cozy! We had a great time!!

Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking care of my home well. Pleased you enjoyed your stay and would welcome you back! Kindly, Mel 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen P.

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

Perfect for a girls’ weekend

I can’t say enough about this property and its owner. Mel was absolutely wonderful leading up to and during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thanks for taking time out to review my home. I am so glad you enjoyed your time and would welcome you back! Also, I appreciate you caring for my home as if it were your own. 😊👍✌️
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