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Wonderful location, walk to beach, private yard, Voted #1 in town by AB&B

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A beach with a sandy shore, a few umbrellas, and a calm sea.
A white wooden deck with a picnic table and benches, surrounded by a white picket fence.
Front of the house
Kitchen window
A kitchen with white cabinets, a window with colorful glass bottles, a sink, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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old saybrook, CT
  • Place, Harvey's Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Chalker Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Foxwoods Resort Casino
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Wonderful location, walk to beach, private yard, Voted #1 in town by AB&B

Voted "One of the Top 10 Unique Places to Stay" by 'Only in CT'. Zen, enchanting beachy cottage on a no-outlet, few local traffic lanes. Pets ok w/extra fee & case by case. 5 min. walk to Sandy, private beaches w/dock. Shade trees in nice garden w/flowers. Large, sunny, secluded deck w/grill. Artsy decor w/Beach-comber art. Retreats, honeymoons, family gatherings. Many attractions nearby. Relax, renew, enjoy the sea & nature. See special offers by typing "Yvette Fournier SpacesOfThe Heart" in the browser window
Please note: Our cottage is currently being fully remodeled due to recent flooding. It will be completed before your stay, but it may look different from the photos currently shown. Updated images coming soon.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Do not strip beds.
Move furniture back where you found it.
All dishes must be washed and not left in the sink.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Check in and check out are on Saturdays only for a week minimum stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 135387
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Old Saybrook

Located in Saybrook Manor, a neighbourhood in Old Saybrook, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. General William Hart House and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center and Tanger Outlets. Travelling with kids? Consider Saybrook Country Barn and Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • Harvey's Beach - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Chalker Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mohegan Sun Casino - 34 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Yale University - 40 min drive - 56.7 km
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino - 47 min drive - 62.5 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 6 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪James Farmacy Organic Cafe and Juice Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Essex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cocotte - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful location, walk to beach, private yard, Voted #1 in town by AB&B pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Wonderful location, walk to beach, private yard, Voted #1 in town by AB&B?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful location, walk to beach, private yard, Voted #1 in town by AB&B?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful location, walk to beach, private yard, Voted #1 in town by AB&B?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful location, walk to beach, private yard, Voted #1 in town by AB&B located?

This family-friendly Old Saybrook cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of General William Hart House, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Saybrook Country Barn. Stay and Play LLC and Chalker Beach are also within 2 miles (3 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. 57 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Beautiful property!

Had a great stay at the property! Great location and you can see the care put into the house! It was the perfect spot for our excursions up the coast!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your nice feedback. Excursions and updated activities available can be seen on the SpacesOfTheHeart FB page.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colleen S.

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

Perfect place for young teens to have their own space and family to gather

We had a wonderful time. The back deck was great for meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorota X.

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

Quaint cottage close to the beach

The place was clean and quiet. Close to town and restaurants. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keely B.

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

Great cottage for small family.

We loved our stay at the cottage. It was a classic beach cottage. Property was clean and as advertised. We would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

very nice house in a quiet neighborhood. The kitchen is well-equipped and the large private yard is excellent for entertainment. short walk to the beach. would definitely stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth and Robert K.

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

Cute cottage

Had a lovely week in a very comfortable clean well located beach cottage. Enjoyed the beach almost every day- so close and beautiful! Enjoyed nice restaurants very close then had a fire pit on the deck every night. Everything that makes a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merry O.

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

Beautifully cottage with an artistic flair.

Beautifully decorated cottage in a serene setting. Was a perfect getaway for us. We really enjoyed the location, very quiet and peaceful. Yvette made sure everything was perfect for our stay. Was a short walk to a pretty, private beach. This property is even nicer than the photos. Don’t miss out on this one.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

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

Time With My Girls

We loved the house. It was eclectic and quaint. The perfect setting to disconnect and relax. Also great location being so close to beaches, shopping, restaurants and pampering if you want to treat yourself. Yvette was wonderful and we hope to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Old Saybrook Cottage

Cottage is very nice - interior is very clean - back deck area can use some TLC - location is excellent - walking distance to small community beach and just a very short drive to public beaches. Awesome location and New England beach town. VRBO photos are a bit outdated - (especially back deck/yard area) -
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

Perfect cottage for our family!

Highly recommended! The house and property owner were very nice… thank you, Yvette.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Lovely, charming and well suited cottage in Old Saybrook Manor

Wonderful location within walking distance of beach/CT shoreline. Cottage is bright, open, well appointed and filled with love & art. This cute home sits on a private, dead-end lane that offers privacy, security and convenience to area beaches, shops, restaurants, daily coffee, groceries, etc while maintaining a secluded and comfortable locale. The owner is easy to communicate with, understanding of your needs and privacy as well as just a very nice, loving & caring human being.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristi A.

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

Calm and Refreshing

A fun property with everything you need to have a great time at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Summer Cottage

We loved our stay at this cozy cottage. Super clean and comfortable beds. Pretty beach decor, with a lovely private backyard and porch. Easy walk to the beach. Yyvette responded quickly to all our texts and gave great recommendations for local favorite restaurants. ( Penny Lane Pub). Perfect size for 2 couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gretchen B.

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

Charming Cottage Near LI Sound

Cute cottage with beach decor and colorful artwork. Upstairs loft has one queen/full bed and two twin beds. It can get warm up there so use AC and fan. Home is in a homeowners association where many ride around in golf carts. Small community family feel with small private beach access about 5-10 minute walk from house. Bring beach shoes because there are rocks and sea life in the water. Also there are no lifeguards. Good restaurants outside association in old Saybrook, including fresh salt, the tea kettle, Luigi’s, and Pennylane Pub. My kids especially enjoyed the frozen yogurt at Sweet Lunas. Some things to do and see: old train ride in Essex (and boat which we didn’t go on), castle owned by Sherlock Holmes actor, the Kate museum and theatre (Katherine Hepburn), mini golf on the sound.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

A Delightful Property

The property is as advertised, clean, functional and an easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Adorable seaside cottage. Owner was always available and answered every question quickly. Great couple of days to just get away and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Great house, close to the beach

We had a great time. Beach is an easy walk. Cottage is comfortable and decorated beautifully with an artistic vibe. Yvette is very responsible and attentive. We plan to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Dolly M.

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

14 Evans Lane

The property shows a little age, but it's quaint, comfortable, and pleasant. Yvette was available and more than accommodating. The beach, however, was fairly inaccessible: kind of a long walk, and no parking allowed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

So happy in The Cottage

Everything about The Cottage is magical. The home is surprisingly large, the location ideal. One can make home-cooked meals, or dine out. Cannot say enough about this vacation home. Yvette was most attentive, reachable by phone, and has a gem for anyone’s get-away. Thank you, Yvette.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

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

Short but sweet stay

We did a short overnight stay following an evening event nearby. The four of us were very comfortable and would have enjoyed a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Beautiful Artistic Beach House

My husband and I had a great stay at Yvette’s house. She was so easy to communicate with and she truly wanted to make sure we had a great time. Plus we were able to take our dog with us which made for a perfect weekend getaway. The private beach which is walking distance was so beautiful 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S.

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

Lovely cute cottage!

We had an awesome time and this was a perfect getaway to celebrate all of us being cancer free!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Louise carucci C.

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

Peaceful Beach Setting

Quaint and peaceful, this Old Saybrook hideaway offers a lovely setting for beach and solitary walks, yet is ideally situated for the renter to join all activities Old Saybrook offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim H.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Cute place with sweet decorations. I enjoyed the personal touch of the amateur paintings and the fun wall (which you will see!) in the kitchen. We really enjoyed the sun porch one night and the back deck every day. There are neighbors but it felt very private at the end of the private road and thanks to all of the beautiful bushes. The second floor had a queen bed and a trundle. FYI, the stairs going up are steep. I was nervous on them, let alone having a toddler. Notes: there are beautiful skylights in the kitchen and second floor bedroom. We got some foam board from the dollar store to block the light in order to sleep as the skylights are directly over the queen bed upstairs. I can imagine coming back here next year. If we do I will bring extra towels (low stock which were also small in size) as well as extra toilet paper which we would have ran out of if we didn’t adventure every day. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Great House in Quiet Neighborhood

Super clean, well-kept home in a very quiet neighborhood. (I love quiet!!) My dogs loved the yard, and our party of four sisters had a great time enjoying the beaches and the seafood from local restaurants. Great dinner in town at the Red Hen! Highly recommend this rental and would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Yvette (owner) and Irina (Co-Host)

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Mom, grandmother, great grand mother.... friend, creative. Love creating spaces, bringing families together...It warms my Heart. This is the home I raised my boys in. It was always filled with love....Yvette 203-444-4477

Why they chose this property

Its quiet, clean, I own the lot next door, so the back yard is very private. The house is on a private dirt rd... home has a large deck, front sun porch, working fireplace, I provide linens, spices, kitchen & dining ware.

What makes this property unique

Great area, charming neighborhood of beach cottages. I made it colorful and decorated with interesting art. The kitchen back splash is a hand-made compilation of broken glass, shells and interesting finds…. Nice deck, huge pine tree, perennial gardens make for a charming yard. Boat mooring, beach.....Fireplace. The washer is shut down in winter due to pipes freezing. laundry must be done at the local laundry mat.

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