DIRECT WATERFRONT PRIVATE BEACH

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A patio with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.
A window with a view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with white walls, a red carpet, wicker furniture, and large windows offering a view of the roof.
A two-story house with a stone foundation, multiple windows, and a small porch area.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and windows with ocean views.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On a private beach
    One of the rare properties in the area with its own private beach.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On private beach
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Westbrook, CT
  • Place, Westbrook Town Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mohegan Sun Casino
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Yale University
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Westbrook

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Westbrook Center, a neighbourhood in Westbrook. Indian River Marina and Essex Island Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Saybrook Country Barn and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park. Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Essex Steam Train are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing nearby.
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Westbrook, CT

What's nearby

  • Westbrook Town Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Essex Steam Train - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Mohegan Sun Casino - 37 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Mohegan Sun Arena - 37 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Yale University - 38 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 12 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bill's Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Deck - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cuckoo's Nest - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is DIRECT WATERFRONT PRIVATE BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at DIRECT WATERFRONT PRIVATE BEACH?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at DIRECT WATERFRONT PRIVATE BEACH?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DIRECT WATERFRONT PRIVATE BEACH?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DIRECT WATERFRONT PRIVATE BEACH located?

Nestled on the beach, this Westbrook Center cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Westbrook Town Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Tanger Outlets. Chalker Beach and Harvey's Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

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 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot, perfect access to the beach. Very quiet during the week. Had a lovely time with the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect beach vacation

This rental was perfect. Super clean and comfy with the most amazing views. Loved that it’s right on the water with a private beach. We will definitely book this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach stay

Me and my family had a great time will consider for next year. Thanks again sandy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2023
So glad you enjoyed your vacation! Would love to have you back again next year!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The location is the biggest highlight—right on the beach with one convenient parking space. However, there are a few things future guests should know. The cottage is very dated, the indoor shower needs to be updated - you need to use the outdoor shower and the hot water worked fine. There are two very steep flights of stairs to reach the living area, which could be difficult for anyone with mobility issues. The one plus is the hot water is hot and the 1960 stove works and the host most gracious.If you're looking for a beachfront location and don't mind an older property, it may suit your needs, but I think some maintenance and updating would greatly improve the experience.Thank You
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2026
Thank- you Nancy- we enjoyed having you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Close to the ocean

This house is close to the ocean — as in at high tide water is almost to the porch — so very convenient and not a lot of walking needed. Also near to some great restaurants although not walking distance. Owner was friendly and helpful. Only downside is that neighbors are very close (but there is a good privacy fence for the porch) and there are two flights of narrow stairs to get to apartment. We had a relaxing and restorative friends weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home again

I picked this rental because I recognized it as soon as I saw it! I grew up 5 houses from here. The rental was immaculate, the beach beautiful….home. Owners were very nice and helpful. They say you can’t go home again but I got pretty close! Fantastic spot. I’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great rental. Great beach.

Had a great time on our vacation. The rental was clean, quiet, and quaint. It had all the amenities we needed. I loved waking up before the kids and taking my coffee out to the patio for a little early morning solitude with the seagulls. Kids loved the sandy beach, big sandbars, and swimming. We invited a couple of friends down on two different days, fired up the grill (provided w/ rental), set up a croquet set in the back yard, and enjoyed our paddle board and kayak. We ate at several really good restaurants in the area and did a little shopping at Water's Edge & the Clinton Outlets. The landlord was very nice and one night, when we accidentally locked ourselves out, she came over to let us in at 11:30 pm. At the end of the week, none of us wanted to leave. Can't wait to go back next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2023
Thank-you, we enjoyed having you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot for some beach and RnR!

I stayed here with my 2 daughters and 1 grandparent. My daughters are 7 and 8 and this beach was perfect for them. The vacation home is very clean. It has a fully stocked kitchen - which was nice so we could come at “home”. Sandy had awesome recommendations on nearby places. The family was there on the weekend and they were so friendly and helpful. The stairs weren’t a big issue for my kids, myself , or my mom. You have your own entrance. We left our beach chairs on the porch and it made popping on and off the beach so simple. The reviews on here are accurate. It really is that nice of a stay - very clean, spacious, has everything you’d want and more for a week at the beach. We will be back for sure!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful...strongly recommend...but...its an attic not a “cottage”

We had a great time. Wonderful location and truly very nice people. Only issue was I didn’t read the small print. It was a 3rd floor attic apartment. Up 2 flights of rather steep stairs. I saw pic of house and the word “cottage” and never read the disclaimer that said it was part of a home. And I would accept this as my own fault. And to their due after i had said i thought the property was not quite as advertised they did offer to refund all the money. Of course you are ready for vacation so you really don’t feel you want to do that. And go hone. And the reviews are good and justified. But a refund was certainly offered. My problem was that we invited a friend that has a bad knee and those steep stairs were tough. So a real deal for young family. Fantastic. Less so if older, unsteady, and not so careful a reader. I was very glad we stayed and we had a very nice week at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Ocean View

Beautiful ocean views in two of the three bedrooms, you can hear the waves even with the windows closed:-D. The living area also has a wonderful view of the ocean. You are on the 3rd floor and everything is clean. The back porch which is right by the water is shared by you and the family that comes on the weekends. They are very friendly. My son and I had a wonderful time.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I loved it and very clean place my grandkids had a great time!

I’ll be staying here again !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

We had the best weather for the beach, hot and sunny, with a clear clean ocean to cool off in. We love staying at a place on the beach and this cottage apartment didn't disappoint. Thankfully it had a/c! Our hosts were friendly and accommodating. I would stay there again, but be prepared to climb stairs!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Affordable Beachfront Rental

My family and I had a great week! The property is right on the water and has everything included that you could need. It is a small rental on the 3rd floor of the main house, but it has more than enough space and is on the beach. Sandy is also very kind and easy to work with. Thank you for a great and much-needed vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

My family and I stayed at this property for a week this August. The property was clean and the owners couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming. The views were amazing and it was so nice to be steps from the water. I was a little weary of the steps when we first arrived as they are fairly steep, but we had no issues at all and joked at all the extra exercise we were getting. I highly recommend this property, and hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer 2021

It was a fantastic week spent at this property with my family. The view from all the bedrooms was fantastic. The patio and use of the grill made for a wonderful week of relaxation and fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Cottage

I loved my stay here. The owner and her family are wonderful. This attic cottage is charming and quirky just what a cottage should be. It is directly on the beach and all night you are lulled to sleep with the sound of waves. There is a table and umbrella on the deck dedicated for you when you stay here. The outdoor tiled shower is spacious with a changing room and plenty of hot water. I didn't use the indoor shower once. If you like a destination when you walk on the beach toward the left you can walk to Ocean's Edge, toward the right you can walk to the Elk's Club (must be member to use). If it is low tide you can walk to the island and there are lots of sandbars. There are lots of restaurants/bars close-by. Café Routier a more upscale restaurant is a short 1/2 mile walk, Bills Seafood a casual restaurant on the channel is a few minute drive, Rocky's Aqua on the marina in Clinton is a 15 minute drive. There are many more Al Forno, Bacari Social, Shanks a BYOB lobster spot. This property is good if you are going alone or have a family of five.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location

Amazing location right on a sandy beach and in a friendly walkable neighborhood. Just a 10- minute walk to a favorite local breakfast place. This apartment would be perfect for couples and anyone with school-age children. Stairs are a bit too steep to be comfortable for small ones. Thanks for a good time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views

My family and I rented here for a week in August. The location is right on the water and very close to the Westbrook center. We also have family in the area so it was an ideal location for us to be able to visit with them who we haven't seen since Covid. My two boys loved being right on the beach and wanted to be in the sand or the water all day! We hopefully look forward to renting again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach week for young kids

The property was spotless and comfy. It is literally 5 steps from the door to the beach. The water is gentle and the sandbars were perfect for my 3 and 5 year old. I hope to be back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great spot on the water!

Truly a great little spot right on the water. I mean...directly on the water. A quaint little rental. It was peaceful and beautiful to wake up to the sound of waves right outside our window every morning. The cottage is perfect for beach living - clean, comfortable, and vacation ready. We didn’t spend much time inside anyway! The house is surrounded by other little houses on a quiet beach. We really enjoyed walking down the beach on either end and checking out all the houses. Everyone we did come In contact with was very friendly. This was a great little getaway to relax and get away from the real world!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay!

Great location, right on the beach. Very friendly owner and neighborhood. Kids had lots of fun. Grill and water floats available. I would highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property, beautiful location

This is a beautiful property. Right on the water with a great view and nice ocean breeze. The beach is sandy unlike others we have stayed at where there are a lot of rocks. Was able to relax and fall asleep while listening to the ocean at night. There was plenty of beach to walk and an island to explore. I loved the private outdoor shower which made it really easy to clean up the kids and myself at the end of a great beach day. Wonderful vacation and really nice area.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beautiful beach front location and wonderful view

This rental is on the top floor of a house with all facilities needed for a small family. The decor and furniture is typical of beach houses I have stayed in before which was clean and suitable. This is an ideal place to stay if you want to relax by the beach for a week. The owner was very welcoming and helpful and responsive to my requests for help with holiday arrangements.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The view was beautiful but....

The location was beautiful by far. However, the living quarters were more so like a small apartment than a cottage. I was told we would be on the second floor but we were more so in the attic. The owner was there and at times yelled at my guests for parking in her family’s unoccupied spot during the week. I was also told that it was furnished with a king bed, which was merely two twin beds pushed together. I think that the description of this rental might want to be redone. We felt more as an inconvenience that was paying to stay the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2023
Linda, We are so sorry that your vacation experience was not everything that we hope it will be for our guests. We actively encourage all of our guests to take a tour of our “slice of Heaven” before renting, to ensure that our delightful accommodations are in keeping with our guests expectations. I believe that you toured the rental with me, but you may have chosen to do so after committing to rent. We provide our guests with one designated parking spot, which is clearly outlined in the rental rules, as there is ample street parking for additional vehicles. Our lovely, cozy rental sleeps 5, including one of the three bedrooms which has a king bed. We provide a king, comprised of two twin beds put together and made up as one, as many couple prefer to have a “separate” space so they don’t disturb the other with small movements during their slumber. It also allows for a variety of families styles to accommodate their particular make up. We are glad that you enjoyed the beautiful view and being on the direct beach front with the sand and water just steps away. We always appreciate feedback.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location

We enjoyed our stay here very much. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The location can't be beat! I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
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