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Beach house available September, 2026. Inquire about an academic rental.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Great Room
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beach house available September, 2026. Inquire about an academic rental.
This cozy Knollwood Beach home has 3 bedroom, plus a LR open up couches that sleep 2 in the family room, 2 full baths - is available for rental (INQUIRE w/email for discounted month or longer rentals).It was completely remodeled 7 years ago and is equipped with a full kitchen and modern appliances. It is a short distance from Fenwick Golf Course and there is a golf cart to use in the area and at the golf course during your stay. It includes AC, W/D, dishwasher, patio, gas grill, exterior wood fire pit, & parking for 4 cars. Neighborhood also has a park which includes a basketball court, tennis court, playground, and baseball field. There is also a town small boat launching area a short distance from the house for kayaks and small boats on the South Cove of the CT River with access to LI Sound. This home is excellent for beach stays and stays involving events at the Saybrook Point Inn, Water's Edge Resort, and the Elks Lodge in Westbrook, CT. It is also within 30 minutes of Yale U, Wesleyan U, the Coast Guard Academy, and Connecticut College. The Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts center and Fenwick Golf Course are a short distance from the property; it hosts wonderful concerts and programs. There are several local attractions including a seasonal Old Saybrook Mini Golf Course, Essex Steam Train, the Griswold Inn, CT River Museum in Essex, Shopping Malls Westbrook, Clinton, and Waterford. The scenery in the are is spectacular!
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Old Saybrook
Located in Old Saybrook, this holiday home is on a river. Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Saybrook Country Barn are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center and Tanger Outlets. Stay and Play LLC and Essex Steam Train are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Old Saybrook, CT
What's nearby
- Harvey's Beach - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
- Fort Saybrook Monument Park - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
- General William Hart House - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
- Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
- Chalker Beach - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- The Essex - 5 min drive
- Burger King - 6 min drive
- Starbucks - 6 min drive
- James Farmacy Organic Cafe and Juice Bar - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
9 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter S.
1 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic location
Peter S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily W.
10 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My second time staying here.
Emily W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily W.
13 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Emily W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hans S.
25 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Saybrook Retreat
Hans S.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott K.
25 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful visit!
Scott K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David O.
21 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
David O.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David P.
23 Jul, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience
David P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caroline W.
1 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed - great communication!
Caroline W.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deborah L.
15 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable home
Deborah L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maxine H.
14 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Revisit to CT
Maxine H.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas T.
3 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach House
Thomas T.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donna Q.
21 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage House
Donna Q.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Derrick P.
8 Jan, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hunting trip with the guys
Derrick P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Shawn M.
28 Nov, 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, spacious property and responsive owners.
Shawn M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karin M.
26 Oct, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peaceful and wonderful vacation in Old Saybrook
Karin M.
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house
Verified traveller
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel H.
6 Jul, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, peaceful beach home for a family vacation
Daniel H.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
anne y.
18 Jun, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute home in a beautiful beach area.
anne y.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
tom d.
21 May, 2019
very nice
tom d.
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2019
About the host
Hosted by Charles and Carol Cocores
We are a retired couple who have worked in education all our lives. We love to travel, golf and be the best grandparents ever. We are also Habitat for Humanity Global Village trip leaders and have built houses in the US and all over the world for people in need of decent housing.
Why they chose this property
Something for everyone to do: golf w/ cart, kayak (bring your own), playground, basketball, tennis, pickleball, sight seeing, walking, mini golf, shop, scenic views, fully modernized in 2015 with AC, and all updated amenities.
What makes this property unique
Golf cart for licensed drivers with Fenwick golf course just minutes away
Languages:
English
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