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Milford beach cottage. Steps to beach.

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A deck with white wicker furniture, including two chairs and a small table, surrounded by greenery and a decorative fence.
A wooden dining table with chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a wooden island, a gas stove, a microwave, and a toaster.
A narrow hallway with wooden walls and a ceiling fan. A doorway leads to a bedroom with a bed and a framed picture on the wall.
A two-story house with a white exterior, a blue door, and a number '18' on the front.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Walnut Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Milford, CT
  • Place, Walnut Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, The Coastal Center at Milford Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Sands State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom upstairs.

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

First floor off kitchen.

Bathtub · Toilet

Master en suite bathrom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Milford

Located in Milford, this holiday home is near the beach. Boothe Memorial Park and Museum and Housatonic Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Perry House and Milford Memorial Bridge. Beardsley Zoo and SportsCenter of Connecticut are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Milford, CT

What's nearby

  • Walnut Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Coastal Center at Milford Point - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Silver Sands State Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Fairfield University - 19 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Yale University - 25 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Bridgeport Station - 17 min drive
  • Bridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gasfco - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Milford beach cottage. Steps to beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Milford beach cottage. Steps to beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Milford beach cottage. Steps to beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Milford beach cottage. Steps to beach.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Milford beach cottage. Steps to beach. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Walnut Beach and The Coastal Center at Milford Point. Silver Sands State Park and Silver Sands are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing 2 weeks in Milford..comfortable beds!(very important) off street parking, full kitchen, good shower, outdoor space and walk to ice cream shop!! Good communication from host Thanks…we will be back next year!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant to stay at this property. Would consider it again in the future. Hosts were gracious and an available. Great experience with my first VRBO rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great spot! Just a short stroll to the beach and a wonderful private backyard. The hosts were so gracious, helpful and supplied everything you needed. Will definitely come back next year! Thank you Nancy and Scott!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, had everything we needed, and adorable beach getaway. Fantastic and very responsive host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice for Family

We really enjoyed Nancy‘s place. It has everything you need and it feels very homey. Since we have family in Connecticut, we will probably be reaching out to Nancy again for stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Storybook House and Backyard

I loved the location! Perfect for bike riding, walking or jogging to Silver Sands State park, Walnut beach and the Audubon Center. There is easy beach access right around the corner and the backyard/garden is delightful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2021
Thank you for the review. You are certainly welcome back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I enjoyed our extended stay very much. We had the entire single family house to ourselves. We found it to be a great location close to just about everything. I enjoyed walking on the boardwalk at Silver Sands State Park. We enjoyed dining in at some excellent local restaurants as well as getting take out. We also ate in a lot and the kitchen had all the essentials. We definitely would consider renting this VRBO again.
Stayed 41 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful home away from home

This was our second year in a row staying at the cozy cottage. From vintage charm, easy 5 minute walk to the beach, fully-stocked kitchen and wonderfully peaceful secret garden, this cottage has become a home away from home for my family! The host genuinely cares about guest convenience and we've never been in want for a single thing during our stays. Absolutely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, Clean, Comfortable Cottage

My family and I enjoyed our stay at this beautiful cottage. It was comfortable, clean, and cozy. Scott made everything so easy for us, providing helpful information. We recommend this beach cottage for all looking for a delightful getaway. It is as described and looks like the photos. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2021
You are more than welcome and thank you for being our guest. You are more than welcome to come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third year in a row staying at this lovely cottage. So homey and cozy, it's become a "home away from home" for my 11-year-old and me. The entire house is well-stocked, and it's the only rental I've ever stayed at that has every single kitchen item I've needed when preparing a meal! The backyard is a lovely oasis and the beach is a quick three minute walk away--ten minutes if you stop at the playground for a quick swing along the way :) The host(s) are super responsive and friendly and we look forward to visiting again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Retreat

Loved every minute staying in this well appointed cottage…from the birds singing in the secret garden to the cozy and sweet environment indoors to the magical sunrise and sunset steps away on the beautiful beach!!. Everything I could have possibly needed was provided. Thank you again for sharing your special home.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy Coastal Home

Nancy's home is a home, not a rental. It's full of personal touches and treasures. Our family of four (kids 5 and 8) had a lovely 10-day stay. The beach is a SHORT few minute walk away. The neighbors were friendly. The fireworks on the beach for 4th were phenomenal. And there are lots of eateries within a short walk or drive. The hosts were responsive and pleasant. We'd gladly stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away From Home

Dear Scott and Nancy, My family and I rented this property for a week and our expectations were exceeded at every turn! Check-in was so easy, we were able to immediately feel like we were at our home away from home. You were very accommodating, helpful, and responsive. We would like to highly recommend this property to any family looking for a relaxing family beach getaway. Thank you lots, Scott and Nancy! The Muniz-Pepins
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2021
Thank you for the kind words and so glad you enjoyed you're time at the Second Act!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Milford Cottage

This is a very clean well kept charming home steps from the beach. House was perfect for our needs. Very comfortable for 3 to 5 people. Roomy well stocked clean kitchen. Everything you need is provided including beach chairs, towels and sand toys. Loved the full size washer annd dryer. Owner is very responsive to texts. We loved it here and hope to stay there again. Thank you Scott and Nancy Zellner
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Treasure

My husband and I Loved this charming cottage by the beach. The cottage is located about 2 blocks from the beach. What a charming, cozy and cute cottage, we felt right at home. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed and was the prefect base for our vacation. Nancy and Scott left a lot of information on places to see and visit. They were great host, easy to contact and made sure our stay was wonderful. It was (for us) close to so many places. We had the opportunity to visit Boothe Memorial Park near by, Submarine Museum in Groton, Steam train and river boat tour in Essex, the Gillette Castle in East Haddam a must see, Trolley Museum in East Windsor, and so much more. The restaurants in the area were great and there in a little Ice Cream place right down the street from the cottage. A perfect finish to the day - we walked the beach in the evening and collected beautiful shells. Truly Highly Recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again we had the most lovely time at Second Act, a place that has truly become a home away from home. We've visited so often that I actually had to explain to my son this year that we are just lucky enough to borrow this cozy home and it is not, in fact, ours :) The house is well-stocked and truly has everything you could need; from kitchen gadgets galore to all the beach toys and chairs and umbrellas, you really can pack light when you come visit Second Act. The house is spotless and clearly well-loved, and the back yard is truly an oasis. The beach is less than a five minute walk away and Walnut Beach Creamery is within walking distance if you're feeling up for a bit more of a walk (about 15 minutes). Couldn't recommend this home--or this host--more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a weekend retreat! Minutes from the beach, just a walk away.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very clear with instructions and tips prior to arrival and quick to answer questions. The house itself was perfect for a family vacation with our baby. Plenty of space to spread out, very clean, and well appointed. We honestly didn't cook much, but the kitchen had everything we needed when we did. It was great to have everything at the house for the beach (cart, umbrellas, chairs, etc.) which was a very short walk away. The house is also a short walk to restaurants, a coffee shop, and small super market. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic home

The home was built in 1910 and I love older homes. If you do not like older homes you should not stay at this property
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, comfortable cottage in Milford

My family spent a relaxing month in this cozy, sweet cottage near several lovely beaches. Nancy and Scott are great hosts! The beautiful garden/backyard has comfortable chairs and sofa and provides opportunities to relax, read, listen to starlings songs, and see lovely sky and moonscapes. Some of my favorite moments were walking on nearby beaches during sunrises and sunsets. The Audubon Society, a fifteen minute walk away, offers great views of marches and an incredible beach. Milford is a sweet town with good restaurants. Thank you so much, Nancy & Scott!!!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Don't close the door

Not so good stuff, Bedroom and bathroom doors don't shut? Good stuff. Cozy , clean back yard and nice area close to beach. Very nice owners. Pretty decent overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Beach Cottage!

The beach cottage was clean, comfortable and very inviting. Didn't feel like a rental, it was like living in your own house. Lovely outdoor backyard & garden. Beach parking was a problem at first but the easily contactable owners were able to secure us a parking sticker so that we could park in the lots at 2 of the more popular beaches, Walnut Beach and Gulf Beach. It was also a great location for biking and walking. Had a wonderful 3 week stay!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2021
Thank you for the great review and you were wonderful guests welcome back anytime.
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