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A covered porch with outdoor furniture, a view of the water, and a railing.
A residential property with a swimming pool, a white deck, and a view of the sea.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a ceiling fan, and a cozy seating area with a coffee table.
A large, two-story house with a porch and a covered front porch area.
A dining room with large windows overlooking the sea, featuring a long table set for a meal.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 10•5 bedrooms•6 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Branford, CT
  • Place, Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Yale University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bonus Basement BR

1 King Bed

Main Level

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Upstairs Back

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Water Side

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

basement

Toilet · Shower only

main floor

Toilet · Shower only

upstairs 1

Bathtub · Toilet

upstairs 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront home- Sleeps 10 - private beach-epic pool

Updated historic waterfront Victorian with modern amenities. Quintessential New England getaway, located in the heart of the bustling Indian Neck area of Branford.
This 5 BR, 4 full bath comfortably sleeps 10. The private beach right out the door and spaciousness swim spa provides the best of both worlds. On-site recreational water toys for adults and kids will satisfy those who want to kayak or paddle along shore or explore the Thimble Islands. Bikes for land lovers are ready for those who want to shop at the local market or visit local shops and restaurants.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 # 1139565vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this holiday home is on the beach. Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center and Putnam Place Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hammonasset Beach State Park and Chaffinch Island State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Polished and Shoreline Trolley Museum. With kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Branford, CT

What's nearby

  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Yale University - 15 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Hammonasset Beach State Park - 20 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater - 39 min drive - 49.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Branford Townhouse Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stony Creek Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Doma On Main - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront home- Sleeps 10 - private beach-epic pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Waterfront home- Sleeps 10 - private beach-epic pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront home- Sleeps 10 - private beach-epic pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront home- Sleeps 10 - private beach-epic pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront home- Sleeps 10 - private beach-epic pool?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Waterfront home- Sleeps 10 - private beach-epic pool located?

Nestled on the beach, this Branford holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Stony Creek Brewery, Branford Supply Pond and Polished. Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barrett M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had an absolutely perfect long weekend celebrating my mother-in-law’s 80th birthday here. Even though we are originally from Connecticut, we had never visited this specific part of Branford before, and we fell in love with it.We took long walks through the charming shoreline neighborhood, and the kids and I had a blast exploring the islands off the coast using the kayaks and paddleboard provided.The house itself was wonderful and fully equipped for a family. We stayed in and cooked a nice meal one night, and the kitchen had every single thing we needed. For takeout, we ordered lobster rolls from Dockside Grill—they were fantastic and highly recommended if you stay here!Andy was a phenomenal host. He was incredibly helpful with local recommendations and responded promptly to any questions we had throughout the weekend.Overall, it was a great trip and an unforgettable celebration. We would highly recommend this property and would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROSE O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had an incredible stay and created so many lasting memories here. The waterfront location is truly exceptional, offering stunning views!One of the highlights was having access to the extra paddleboards and kayaks. Since we brought a few of our own, it allowed a large group of us to enjoy the water together, making for some unforgettable family adventures. Everyone also enjoyed the chipping/putting green and the pop\-a\-shot basketball game, which added even more fun to our time together.We spent the Fourth of July at the property, and despite the intense heat, we had a wonderful time. That evening brought dramatic weather, and watching lightning over the Sound was absolutely mesmerizing. We also enjoyed front-row views of multiple fireworks displays, including shows along the Connecticut shoreline and even across the Sound on Long Island. It made for a uniquely memorable Independence week experience.The home itself was well-equipped, comfortable, and set in a beautiful location. We would highly recommend this property to anyone seeking a relaxing waterfront getaway and would love to return in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Andy’s beautiful beach house. The house is fully equipped with everything you need for your stay. The host is great, and incredibly responsive. Our kids loved the dipping pool, walking to get ice creams, and the ease of the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

diane s.

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

Family July 4th in Branford

Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Great Beach Week

This is a fantastic beach property! Even with uncooperative weather my family had a great week of beach and water fun. The views are especially beautiful and the plunge pool was great for the smaller kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was charming, beautiful, and very well equipped. The pool and the beach were wonderful, and everyone enjoyed the entire week, from the grandmother to the four-year-old! It is spectacular to wake up in the morning and see the sound from your bed! Highly recommend this lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce F.

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

stay by the ocean

we had a lovely time at this ocean-front property with a large hot tub. The house had a well-stocked kitchen, the communication with the property owner was excellent and the ocean and hot tub made for a perfect vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Great Stay!

Mornings are great! Limited traffic on the sound. Great communication from the owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2023
Thank you for coming we would love to have you back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

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

Family time

What a beautiful location!!! We had a wonderful time relaxing in the pool and on the covered patio looking out onto Long Island sound.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth Anne L.

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

Family Memory

Beautiful historic home and location. We spent all our time enjoying the water on the kayak, sup and surfboard. Great local places to eat and can early order groceries and food. We enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

August Trip

Very nice home. The pool was a great setup for the kids. We used the kayaks and paddle board and enjoyed the great weather. A lot of local restaurants that were all very good. Overall great stay at this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan N.

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

Love this spot!

This is our second stay at this property, and we are already planning for a return next summer! It is perfectly located, charming, and the views of Long Island Sound are incredible. There is room for everyone and still there is privacy. Highest recommendation. A+++++
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tal Z.

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

Family weekend getaway

Had a wonderful long weekend - the location on the water and the availability of kayaks and a paddle board made all the difference! House was very clean (and we're extra picky) and very well supplied (kitchen). Note that bathrooms are not "en suite" so there is some sharing to be expected... pool is more of a large hot-tub than a real pool, but the kids enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry C.

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

Great stay

The house worked out well for us. Perfect size for what we needed(5 bedrooms). The pop a shot and driveway basketball net was a huge hit with my 7yo nephew. The pool/hot tub was also great and the tidal pools down the way at low tide were awesome for my kids and nephew. House was equipped with everything we needed to cook our meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

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

Fantastic Rental

This place has a dramatic view of the sound and is very large. It is well stocked with things you need to cook with and the rooms are plentiful and comfortable. We had three families stay and we had room to spare. The owner has a lot of fun games and many televisions as well as the hybrid pool/hot tub. The outdoor space was so great but then there was also the terrace on the upper floor that was out of this world. We were able to hang out and see the stars, it was all just so great. The owners were very friendly and helpful as well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Branford ‘23’ Beach House

The property is a very well kept, updated and historic beach house. The view of the sound is terrific, with a small stony beach. The little ones struggled a bit but still had fun. The house sits on a rise above the water with a nicely fenced yard. Chipping pad and green in constant use. The number of family time areas from the porch, to the master bedroom rooftop entertainment area, to the windowed family room were the sites of many family memories. Everyone enjoyed the spa/pool but probably best suited for kids 4 and up as it is made of beautiful blue/grey slate stone. Lastly the owners understand how to make a home ready for guests and were incredibly communicative. Place is a thumbs UP
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2023
Thanks so much for coming it was a pleasure to host you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy B.

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

Great location

Older property. Very clean but had areas that need fixing. Screen was ripped heading out to the pool so you could not keep the slider open. The handle to the slider upstairs off the master bedroom that led to the upper decks was broken so you had to manually push/pull the door to get out there. Once you were on the decks the wicker furniture was old and had rips in the fabric. So we weren’t able to enjoy that area. Deck off the kitchen was not accessible and seemed like it was in need of/in repair. Water stain with black on the ceiling in the hallway to the 1st floor bedroom. I know this sounds like a lot however, I think it is just because the property is old. It was clean and the owner/property manager was super attentive!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maura S.

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

Fantastic house on the water

Perfectly located on the water with a terrific view of some Thimble Islands. The bay was extremely swimmable. Water shoes were needed to get in and out as the beach right at the house had larg smooth rocks, but a more sandy area both above and below water line could be found a few houses down. The in-ground heated spa/pool was lovely and the owner very accommodating about turning the temperature higher or lower for us. Pool, lawn, beach toys/ equipment were great. Excellent BBQ equipment, including a Green Egg for smoking and a gas grill. The back lawn was lovely and the outdoor furniture comfortable. The tee off the side lawn to the putting green down the hill at the front of the house was very fun. Beautiful landscaping, both flowers and shrubs. The kitchen, with the giant island, was wonderfully equipped with tons of cookware, dishes , appliances like an airfryer, spices, really anything you could want. Great refrigerator with an ice maker that worked. Giant dining room table, two living rooms with super comfy sofas and chairs and incredible views of the water. Reading lights were the only things missing in the living rooms. Bathrooms were all excellent. The four main bedrooms each had their own window ACs and the main floor had two mini-splits for the common areas. No AC for the basement bedroom. Mattresses were comfortable. Gates/ spa cover were helpful for toddler as were crib and toys. 9 people had a great time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Branford house

We had a wonderful stay! Communication with host was very easy and Andy was so helpful. Everyone enjoyed the small pool. The first floor bedroom and bathroom was very convenient for our family member with an ankle injury. Great house!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john h.

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

character house with class in an awesome setting

Posted descriptions seemed quite accurate of an older house with lots of character that felt authentic to the setting but with top-notch, high-end updates and with a breathtaking view. Elegant bedrooms with amazing bedding and overall home furnishings from a Town & Country photo shoot, though best bring your own books/puzzles, etc. Setting is walkable to near-by restaurants/seafood shop/etc, and past memorable neighborhood landscaping, though far too many Maserati drivers racing along the narrow streets! Rocky shoreline might not meet "beach" definition for some, but our adult group found the classy covered mini-pool/hot tub in the yard delightful for warmer water chil-laxing. Owner was solicitous & prompt, though our combined 2 family/8 people group had no problematic issues to address during our stay. Enjoyed a fun half-day trip to New Haven & boat tour of the Thimble islands that also helped provide an overall wonderful relaxing vibe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Branford ct

The house had a great, well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the lap pool however the beach was a little too rocky for us. The views and the location were spectacular. The main floor master worked well for my 83 year old Mother.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan N.

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

We had a wonderful time!

Great property in a great location. Plenty of amenities and room for our family. Couldn't have asked for a better experience or property!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Beautiful Spot

This house was a lovely getaway for our family. The views are beautiful and the heated pool is a major plus. We had small children so it was a perfect size for us, but It is probably small for older kids who want to really swim and jump. The house was clean and fairly well stocked. The family room on the first floor is amazing with views from three sides. Bedrooms were comfortable and all had window unit air conditioners. Host was very responsive even raising the pool temperature for us on a cooler, rainy day. Quick access to breweries, coffee shops and restaurants but feels tucked away. Just know the beach is quite rocky and completely gone at high tide. We spent most of our outdoor time in the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent Z.

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

Highly recommend - we loved it!

Beautiful home with a beautiful view. We had a small party on the terrace to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday and the setting and view made in very special. We also love how the owner decorated and equipped the home with everything we needed. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick M.

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

Terrific Beach House

Right on Long Island Sound, the house is spacious and comfortable, with multiple decks with terrific views, a spa pool, and even a putting green! The owners are very communicative. The area has restaurants and shopping very close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Your host

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This is our beloved family home that we hope you love and feel recharged after visiting! The beach front and amazing sunsets continue to take our breath away day after day! As native New Englanders we grew up with the classic charm of historic homes but grew to appreciate the beauty even more after living in other states. We came back to raise our family here too because it is like no other place we have found.

Why they chose this property

Quaint New England oasis with bustling energy. The charm and warm welcoming neighbors who care for their homes and appreciate the beauty of the area.

What makes this property unique

The direct private water front access. Master bed balcony and sky lawn. Character and craftsman-shift of the Victoria era home.
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