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Gorgeous and Charming Summer Cottage Steps Away from Sea!

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Short Walkway to Beach
This 1903 charming cottage has been restored to original with modern amenities
Gorgeous Bright Living Room and Den from Front Porch
Bright and Spacious Living Room
Private Association Beach perfect for sunbathing swimming and kyaking

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Gorgeous and Charming Summer Cottage Steps Away from Sea!

Enjoy this beautiful summer cottage just steps from the beach and spectacular views of Long Islanf Sound from nearly every room. Relax in one of many rocking chairs on the breezy front porch looking over Long Island Sound.
Drop your Kayac into the water just outside the front door and enjoy some of New Englands most gorgeous coastline!! Cylcling and walking around this quiet sea side neighbor that is great for kids and adults alike.
With two bedrooms( King Bed in Master BR and a full bunk in 2nd BR) , a pull out sofa in the LR and sleep sofa on the porch, this home sleeps eight comfortably.

Keywords: private association beach, washer dryer, dishwasher,weber grill,outdoor shower,kyaking,bicycling,sunsets
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 404621vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Branford

Branford is home to this cottage. Stony Creek Brewery and Rose Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chaffinch Island State Park and West Rock Ridge State Park. Polished and Shoreline Trolley Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Branford, CT

What's nearby

  • Polished - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Stony Creek Brewery - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Branford Supply Pond - 8 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 10 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Branhaven Plaza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Branford Townhouse Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous and Charming Summer Cottage Steps Away from Sea! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gorgeous and Charming Summer Cottage Steps Away from Sea!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous and Charming Summer Cottage Steps Away from Sea!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous and Charming Summer Cottage Steps Away from Sea!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous and Charming Summer Cottage Steps Away from Sea! located?

Situated in Branford, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Stony Creek Brewery and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Polished. Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and Branford Supply Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Patricia C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Location Location Love this area of Branford Ct

Cottage is charming view is amazing Will not rent this property again chairs on the Lanai were broken. Beautiful rockers Almost fell through they all need fixing Roof leaked when in it rained Ants in the kitchen Beautiful bushes in the front of the cottage but not maintained Cottage needs maintenance Also forgot to mention holes in the screens and back door screen was falling off
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2021
I take our guest's stay at the cottage extremely seriously and personally. I understand how important vacation time is to each and every family that arrives there. Our cottage is professionally and meticulously cleaned and inspected for damage before each guest arrives. The kitchen and downstairs full bath were totally renovated in 2020. A new range, dishwasher, washer and dryer were purchased and installed in that same year. The entire downstairs was professionally painted in 2020 as well. The property is MAINTAINED exceptionally well. I communicate to all of my guests upon arrival, as I did with you, to contact me immediately with ANY questions and or concerns. I did not hear from you. I was however made aware of a leaking porch roof in the aftermath of HURRICANE IDA. I responded immediately and attempted to resolve the issue ASAP. If I was made aware of the other issues stated in the review I would have responded immediately and resolved each and every one of your concerns in kind. Reviews from previous guests about the condition and cleanliness of our property and about my responsiveness speak for themselves. I am sorry that you had had such a poor experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

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

Perfect for us

I grew up spending summers in the East Haven/Branford area. As an adult my husband and I started renting cottages in the area. We have stayed in many different sized houses but this year it was just the two of us. It was a welcome break after a year of covid. Neil’s cottage fit us perfectly. We fell in love with it. The cottage is cute and quirky. Nicely decorated. Comfortable beds and the kitchen had all we needed. Perfect location close to Lenny’s restaurant and Bud’s for fish or his crab spread which I highly recommend. The porch is a perfect spot for eating or just sitting. The day bed was my favorite lounging spot. The neighborhood people were very friendly and most importantly the beach is steps away. We hope to return again and again. Thx Neil!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noreen S.

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

Picture perfect Summer Island

One of the best shore spots on the Ct. Sound -great for young and older for water fun including a row over to Clam Island to scout for sea glass. As an artist I found lots of inspiration for future paintings. Cottage well equipped. Friendly neighbor-hood. Thankyou Neil for sharing your cottaged.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise B.

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

Relaxing haven

This is the 3rd time we’ve stayed at Neil’s cottage. It is such a lovely, relaxing spot, just steps from a private beach, and the cottage is decorated with so many beautiful little touches. Everything is very comfortable. Neil is such a welcoming and helpful host!! We can’t wait to stay again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Perfect week!

My sister and I along with our husbands just spent a week in the beach cottage. Everything was perfect. We enjoyed the close proximity to the beach. We were able to kayak right across the street from the cottage. The neighborhood was lovely with several restaurants close by. We will definitely return next year. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colleen b.

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

A little slice of Heaven.

This charming cottage is just lovely. So comfortable. It is truly "steps from the sea." Equipped with a kayak, beach chairs and a paddle board, you have just what you need to enjoy life on the LI sound. The best part by far is the sun drenched porch with beautiful breezes coming in from the water. Neil is great to work with and stands at the ready to be of help!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

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

AMAZING

My family and I stayed at Neils cottage for 3 weeks. I can't say enough about this place. The whole experience was nothing short of amazing. From the second we walked in the door, memories of a lifetime began. Neil was extremely accommodating, the neighborhood was perfect and the people all made us feel welcomed. We can't wait to come back! Thank you Neil for sharing your beautiful home. It was exactly what my family needed and I can't think of any better place then Summer Island Road.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn F.

Peaceful summer getaway

Quaint seasonal cottage with conveniences of Home. Nice and clean, walking distance to 2 small beaches. Biking fun to do too since neighborhood is fairly level and has pretty views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

My family had a fantastic week, great cottage, and location

Neil's cottage was great, he was quite welcoming. We had fun on the front porch, visiting with family, and playing cards. cottage had loads of nice beach towels, that really came in handy, would love to stay at this property again. Great new restaurants close by, especially The Stand, great food and vibe, The one thing we wished for, was to recycle glass, cans etc, anyway, great vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

Absolutley perfect

We found this cottage on accident when another rental of ours fell through prior to us landing for a week long vacation. We knew nothing of the area, very little about the property, but were super excited to see something still available that would fit our family of 5. Upon arrival, and still very skeptical of if we really would have a place to stay, we were absolutley blown away with. Neils home is precious, and is in my opinion, an absolute perfect beach cottage. The closeness to the water, cool breeze on the front patio, and very welcoming neighbors truly made our stay perfect! The house is well stocked, super cute, and rustic in a very good way. It maintains its original charm and we are super thankful that everything worked the way it did for us. Neil, thank you again for a perfect stay, and let all of your neighbors know, their favorite family from Denver, will be back very soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

Another Great Vacation Stay at Branford Beach Cottage

We had another great time staying at the beach cottage in Branford Neil, and we are looking forward to another wonderful stay next year. Its always too short! All of our family that came to visit us while we stayed here fell in love with the cottage and location just as we have. Take care!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Very Satisfying Get-Away

Four of us stayed at the rental for 6 days and had a very pleasant time. The location is beautiful and calm, allowing for one to get some rest and relaxation. The rental was very clean and the owner was excellent when it came to communication. Would recommend as a retreat for some un-plugging and resetting.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Lovely Vacation

Neil made us feel so welcome, and the home is a beautiful cottage so close to the water! My family and I had an amazing time. The home had a lovely beachy feel and lots of shared space for everyone. Plenty of sleeping options as well. The neighbors were so great and welcomed us on day one! At low tide you have a full beach to lounge and play. And the beach was empty 90% of the time, which was fantastic. Overall a great experience, great home, amazing location and fantastic week! Thanks again, Neil!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

Amazing home and greatest time!

This cottage is beautiful! Quaint, quiet, close to everything! Ocean is refreshing and fun! Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Yvette H.

Amazing week at this lovely, cozy, cottage

We had a wonderful week at this lovely cozy cottage. Beautiful views from the front porch right to the ocean. Looking forward to going back next summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

sheila j.

Charming cottage by the sea!

We loved our week in this charming cottage. It had everything we needed for a wonderful relaxing week. We woke every morning to beautiful views of the sound. Walked to the beach right out our front door and down the path every day.... kayaked, paddleboarded and just sat in the sand and relaxed. Took walks around the neighborhood and said hi to everyone we met! Grilled out in the evenings and visited local restaurants. Went up to Mystic for a day...it was lovely and we will definitely be back. Neil was great to work with, and, although we never met in person, I feel like I made a new friend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

Great Getaway from the City!

My husband, son and I enjoyed the location, the historic beach house and its comfortable furnishings. The porch was a family favorite! It was a very relaxing stay and we found the environment to be peaceful and welcoming. We hope to return soon! Thank you Neil for a terrific stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Hey Kathleen! Thank you so much for your awesome review. I truly appreciate you taking the time to write it and I hope you will come back next summer! All of the Very Best! Neil
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10/10 Excellent

samantha s.

Love this cozy Beach House

This house was great for my family this summer. It is close to the beach and just feels like you are home. You can walk to two beaches and use the yard to hang out with your family. It is the easy beach house you are looking for. Even on the one rainy day we had we sat on the porch and played cards it felt fun and comfortable like we lived there. Stay here, you will love it. Neil is a great host and good communicator.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Hey Samantha!! Long overdue but THANK YOU for your great review of our cottage! So happy that you enjoyed your stay and I'm looking forward to having you again next summer!! All the Very Best! Neil
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8/10 Good

Kitty L.

What an adorable beach cottage!

My family, consisting of 2 adults, teenage son (along with various friends) and family dog spent a wonderfully relaxing week at this perfect beach cottage. The pictures are a completely accurate depiction of the property...the beach access is literally right across the street! Morning coffees, dining "al fresco", reading books and family game nights on the screened-in front porch were our favorite activities of the whole week! The cottage is in a very family friendly neighborhood with great areas for walking, biking and kayaking. We look forward to our next vacation on beautiful Summer Island for relaxation and quality family-time!
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10/10 Excellent

Connecticut vacation

My family had a wonderful time at Neil's Beach Cottage. The cottage was very clean and the location was wonderful.We had six people in our party and we were very comfortable at the cottage. The neighbors were very friendly. We really enjoyed our time on the porch every evening. Neil was great about answering all of my questions. We hope to return to the cottage some time soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Welcome Retreat

We had a wonderful time at the cottage. Thanks Neil for a few days of fun in the sun and one terrific thunder and lightening storm. It was like a 4th of July heavens way.Your neighbors are very friendly and made us feel right at home. Sitting on the porch in the morning looking at the sound was a great way to start the day and dinner on the porch a perfect way to end the day. I will look back and remember your cottage fondly.
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10/10 Excellent

Eva S.

lovely getaway

This house was terrific! We really enjoyed our week at the Branford shore. We're from CT and we return every year to visit family and friends. Neil's beachhouse was the perfect location to gather and enjoy our visit. Our two year old had an amazing time in the yard and at the beach. Lenny's seafood is one of my favorites and this beachhouse is really close by. We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning next summer!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful retreat!

Neil's beach house was the perfect vacation rental for the days leading up to our wedding this summer. It provided plenty of space during the day for our families and friends to meet and enjoy the beach and surrounding area during the day and comfortably slept most of the wedding party (6 adults) in the evening. For being over 100 years old, the cottage is bright, clean, and cozy with modern amenities such a well adorned kitchen, laundry room, and living area. The best feature is definitely the covered porch with wooden rocking chairs and a pleasant view of the ocean. The property is located in a quiet neighborhood with little traffic and although there was only space for two vehicles in the driveway, there was enough space for additional vehicles on the street. The property is distant enough from downtown Branford to be a peaceful retreat but close enough to the main roads to be accessible for fine dining, shopping, and major highways. Neil was incredibly helpful and welcoming and we couldn't have asked for a more relaxing place to rent before our wedding. I would definitely recommend this rental to a small family with young and older children, a group of close friends, or a couple looking for a relaxing get-a-way. We hope to return again in the future!

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