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4 BED/2 BATH -PRIVATE BEACH: OLD COLONY

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A house with a white exterior, a grey roof, and a front door with shutters. There are three large planters with shrubs in front of the door.
A fireplace with a TV above it, surrounded by decorative items.
A residential house with a grey tiled roof, a white exterior, and a small front yard with a wooden deck.
A compact kitchen with a wooden bench, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.
A narrow residential street with houses on both sides, a grassy median, and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Old Lyme, CT
  • Place, Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Book Barn
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Old Lyme

Located in Old Lyme, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Florence Griswold Museum 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 Flanders Plaza Shopping Center. The Book Barn and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Old Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Rocky Neck State Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • The Book Barn - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Rocky Neck State Beach - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Florence Griswold Museum - 10 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 12 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coffee’s Country Market & Catering - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lyme Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Teddy's Old Lyme Pizza Palace - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 BED/2 BATH -PRIVATE BEACH: OLD COLONY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 4 BED/2 BATH -PRIVATE BEACH: OLD COLONY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 BED/2 BATH -PRIVATE BEACH: OLD COLONY?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at 4 BED/2 BATH -PRIVATE BEACH: OLD COLONY?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is 4 BED/2 BATH -PRIVATE BEACH: OLD COLONY located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Rocky Neck State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Old Lyme Historical Society and Rocky Neck State Beach. Giants Neck Beach and Ferry Landing State Park 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. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Short walk to a nice beach and an arcade, carousel and ice cream. Communication with the owners was very easy and the home was nice inside and out and very clean. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Excellent stay, house was clean, and a great location. Owners were very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

This little house gave us everything we needed for our family get away! We were all very cozy there. We loved being able to walk to the beach during the day and then walk to get get ice cream at night 😄
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2022
Thank you David and family. We are happy that you all enjoyed your time over the Labor Day holiday. We look forward to having you all again in 2023. Warm Regards, Christina & Paul Lapierre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect accommodation’s for family wedding

Weekend wedding and we had 8 adults Three couples and two adult children. The four bedrooms were perfect for our needs. The house was immaculate and had everything we needed right down to beach chairs and umbrellas. Definitely would recommend this property and if we are in the area again would rent it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Stay

Great location and house! The house fit all 6 of us perfectly with room to spare. The yard and deck are great, I was able to sit out there without being eaten alive by mosquitos. We really appreciated the use of the beach wagon, chairs, and umbrella. It was nice not to have to lug all that stuff from home. The house is a very short walk to the beach, carousel, ice cream, and Italian ice stand. Access to the private beach was really nice, the beach was clean and well kept. The house is also very close to local attractions, there is no shortage of things to do. Overall we had a wonderful stay and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
Beth, thank you so much for your wonderful review of our beach house! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your kind words are incredibly valuable, helping future guests get a genuine sense of what to expect. We loved having you, and we'd be absolutely delighted to host you again if your travels bring you back to Old Lyme to visit with family and friends! Kind regards, Christina & Paul, Owners
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Family Friendly House

My family and I rented for 7 days and our experience was amazing from start to finish. The proximity to the water and the carousel was perfect for kids and the beach equipment at the house for our use was super convenient. The house had more than enough space for all of us along with AC, washer/dryer, and a nice kitchen and deck with a grill for us to have quick and easy meals. The owners were also great to work with and the pass to old comply beach made it so we were able to avoid massive crowds and relax with ample space. If you are looking for a rental in Old Lyme that is super close to the beach and carousel I highly recommend this property. Thank you for a great week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
Dear Patrick - We were excited to host you and the family at our beach house. We thank you very much for your 5-star review and take great pride in the cleanliness of the home meets high standards and the customer experience to ensure high quality comfort is provided to all guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great clean, updated, beautiful property! Short walking distance to the beach, and when the owners say they have everything for your beach stay, they mean everything! 4 beach carts, countless beach chairs, towels, toys, coolers- you truly don’t need to pack a thing besides clothes! I had a little trouble with the lock when we arrived (it was an error on my end) but within 5 minutes of entering the house (I had figured out my issue quickly) the owner called to make sure everything was ok and I had gotten into the house ok. Very attentive. I had my family (6 adults) and my children (ages 5 and 1) we had ample space and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beds were all very comfortable. We will be renting again for sure! Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2025
Dear Marisa - Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at our beach home. It makes us so happy to know that our attention to detail is acknowledged by you & your family. We really try to make sure our guests have everything they need for a fantastic beach vacation, so it's great to hear that our beach chairs, towels, and toys came in handy. We want you to be able to relax and enjoy the beach without having to pack a ton of extra stuff! And we appreciate you mentioning our attentiveness regarding the lock. We always want to make sure our guests are settled in comfortably, so we're glad we could connect with you quickly, even though you had already figured out the minor hiccup. It sounds like you had a fantastic time with your family, and that's exactly what we hope for! Knowing that everyone, from the adults to the little ones, had ample space and comfortable beds is truly the best feedback we could ask for. We'd be absolutely delighted to welcome you and your family back again for another vacation. Thanks again for choosing our home! Kind regards, Christina & Paul, Owners
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach House that feels like home!

This home is so clean and well maintained by Christina and Paul! Christina and Paul were very attentive and responded quickly through text or phone call. The house had pretty much everything we needed- both bath and beach towels, beach wagon, two beach umbrellas, and beach toys for the kids. The kitchen had small appliances and a big kitchen sink! The beach was a short walk away and the outdoor shower was the best upon returning from the beach. The board games, card games and coloring books kept both the children and adults enteratined during our stay. It was great to have the deck space with the grill and to have the ice cream, arcade and carousel so close by- a shorter walk than the beach! We felt like it was our home in the short time we spent in it. And we are definitely interested in returning again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2022
Dear Jennifer, We take great pride in making sure our home feels "like home to our guest" and happy to know that we have achieved that feeling for you and your family. We look forward to hosting you and your family in 2023 and beyond to create long-lasting memories.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

The wife was nice. The husband, not so much.

The house was very clean when we got there. When I left I made sure to clean up and put everything back where it goes. The only thing I did wrong was locked one of the doors before I left and the husband called me cursing and was very upset saying that he is now going to have to call a locksmith. There were people taking pictures and very nosy neighbors. The owners did handle this situation but I would not stay there again because I felt like I did more than what I should have were the price I paid and got yelled at for locking a door to protect the property. Again definitely my fault he said it was in the instructions not to lock it. But I overlooked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2022
In response to this guest, the individuals were the Town of Old Lyme surveying for upcoming city water sewer installs. The guest had contacted the owners and the owners assured the guest they would look into the matter. As noted, it was town officials reviewing all neighborhood properties for sewer placements. As far as doing more than what is required by a guest as noted by this individual, the owners never asked the guest to do anything or clean up. We only ask for that guest respect the property as if it were their own. There is a cleaning service and the internal doors are being replaced to remedy the situation in the future. All guests who are making a reservation are aware of the rules and prices while the guest is searching properties prior to making a reservation at any VRBO property. A guest handbook is provided at the home for all guests as any VRBO owner provides for transparency. The owners never spoke to this guest in a rude manner. This property is on target for the going rate during summer season within the neighborhood and surrounding areas. This property offers private beach access where other properties do not.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Place for Couple or Family!

This was a wonderful cottage only five minutes from the ocean in Old Lyme. The owners were friendly, responsive, and nice! The place was clean, four well-appointed bedrooms, loving living spaces including living room, front porch and huge back deck!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little beach house.

The house was very clean, and included everything needed for a family trip to the beach. The host provides, a beach buggy, beach chairs, a cooler and umbrellas for the beach. Information on the private beach rules, home info and local information was available and well organized. There are 4 nice bedrooms and two full bathrooms, plenty of space for a family of 5. We had no issues during our stay, but all communication was responded to right away. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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