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Steps 2 Beach, Fish Pond & Tropical Backyard Oasis!
Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Milford, CT
- Place, Walnut Beach5 min walk
- Place, Silver Sands State Park11 min walk
- Place, Silver Sands5 min drive
- Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)28 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Steps 2 Beach, Fish Pond & Tropical Backyard Oasis!
Steps from Walnut Beach, Silver Sands, dining, shops & more, this guest-favorite escape offers a tropical backyard oasis with a cascading fish pond, multiple lounge areas, kayaks, beach chairs, seasonal palm tree, private driveway, yard with privacy fence, and so much more!
Explore the scenic coastline, build sandcastles, or enjoy a day of kite flying.
Inside, relax in luxury with a gourmet kitchen, elegant furnishings, & modern amenities. Just 90 minutes from NYC & 15 from New Haven, it’s the perfect retreat for beach days, nature adventures, & coastal charm!
*Backyard Bliss*
Step into your private oasis, enclosed by a 6-foot privacy fence, and unwind amidst lush gardens featuring a cascading fish pond and waterfall. Lounge on multiple patios, cozy up by the gas fire pit, or let the seasonal palm tree set the perfect vacation vibe. This outdoor heaven with gas BBQ and multiple lounge areas is the perfect setting for you and your group to enjoy memorable alfresco dinners.
*Luxury Interior & Gourmet Comforts*
Inside, the meticulously designed space offers an open floor plan; kitchen to dining room to living room, Brazilian hardwood floors, plush and colorfull furnishings, in a spacious layout, perfect for relaxation. The fully equipped gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances, butcher block counters, and a sleek wine bar, ensuring your culinary creativity can shine. Gather around the family-style dining table that seats 6-8 guests for memorable meals and lively conversations.
*Beach Days & Outdoor Fun*
Located just 400 feet from a serene neighborhood beaches, this home comes fully stocked with kayaks, bikes, beach chairs, and towels to make your coastal adventures stress-free. Explore the scenic coastline, build sandcastles, or enjoy a day of kite flying. Nearby, the Walnut Beach Pavilion offers live concerts, food trucks, and a lively boardwalk atmosphere. Silver Sands State Park is just a few blocks away, with stunning views of Charles Island and nature trails to explore. *some items are seasonal*
*Convenient Amenities*
- Coffee & Connectivity: Start your mornings with freshly brewed coffee from the Keurig or drip machine. High-speed Fiber Optic Wi-Fi and a smart TV.
- Private Parking: The driveway accommodates 2-3 vehicles, and Milford's vibrant downtown is just a 3-minute drive away, offering nightlife, global dining, and coastal charm.
- Seasonal Highlights: Palm Tree, Beach chairs, toys, and kayaks, are seasonal.
*Perfect for Nature & Day Trips*
Minutes from the home explore nearby wildlife refuges and bird sanctuaries, or take advantage of easy access to NYC (just 90 minutes away), New Haven, Yale, and Stamford.
**Personalized Adventure Guidebook**
To ensure your stay is packed with unforgettable experiences, we provide a personalized guidebook with insider tips on nearby attractions, restaurants, and hidden gems to enhance your adventures.
* Complimentary Starter Supplies
We’ve got you covered with essentials to get your stay started, including laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, Doggie-Bowls, & more.
* Outdoor Fun
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of your private backyard, complete with a tranquil fish pond & waterfall. While the beach is just steps away, the yard is perfect for BBQs & relaxing under the stars by the gas fire pit.
* Pet-Friendly
We love welcoming your furry friends! The fenced backyard is perfect for pets, & we’ve provided dog bowls, a crate, & treats to make them feel at home.
*House Rules*
To preserve the peaceful village atmosphere, quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., and parties or gatherings are strictly prohibited.
- No cats.
*Secure Your Stay*: A signed Peaceful Stay Agreement is required within 24 hours of booking to confirm your reservation. For your peace of mind, we provide comprehensive damage protection through Truvi. A quick activation step is required via email 30 days before arrival.
*Guest Capacity Note*
This home is thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for up to 4 guests throughout the stay. While it can accommodate a 5th guest, this is intended for groups of 4 who may have a brief visitor. For the best experience, we recommend keeping overnight stays to 4 guests. If you have any special circumstances or questions, feel free to reach out!
**Guest Access**
- Keyless Entry: Enjoy entry with a personalized code, making check-in secure and easy.
- Automatic Sundown Lights: The front porch lights automatically illuminate at sundown, providing a well-lit and welcoming entry, no matter when you arrive.
- Greenhouse for a touch of nature
- Double-decker front porch with ceiling fans—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation
- Parking: The private driveway accommodates 2 vehicles for easy access, with convenient parking just steps from the front door.
Explore the scenic coastline, build sandcastles, or enjoy a day of kite flying.
Inside, relax in luxury with a gourmet kitchen, elegant furnishings, & modern amenities. Just 90 minutes from NYC & 15 from New Haven, it’s the perfect retreat for beach days, nature adventures, & coastal charm!
*Backyard Bliss*
Step into your private oasis, enclosed by a 6-foot privacy fence, and unwind amidst lush gardens featuring a cascading fish pond and waterfall. Lounge on multiple patios, cozy up by the gas fire pit, or let the seasonal palm tree set the perfect vacation vibe. This outdoor heaven with gas BBQ and multiple lounge areas is the perfect setting for you and your group to enjoy memorable alfresco dinners.
*Luxury Interior & Gourmet Comforts*
Inside, the meticulously designed space offers an open floor plan; kitchen to dining room to living room, Brazilian hardwood floors, plush and colorfull furnishings, in a spacious layout, perfect for relaxation. The fully equipped gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances, butcher block counters, and a sleek wine bar, ensuring your culinary creativity can shine. Gather around the family-style dining table that seats 6-8 guests for memorable meals and lively conversations.
*Beach Days & Outdoor Fun*
Located just 400 feet from a serene neighborhood beaches, this home comes fully stocked with kayaks, bikes, beach chairs, and towels to make your coastal adventures stress-free. Explore the scenic coastline, build sandcastles, or enjoy a day of kite flying. Nearby, the Walnut Beach Pavilion offers live concerts, food trucks, and a lively boardwalk atmosphere. Silver Sands State Park is just a few blocks away, with stunning views of Charles Island and nature trails to explore. *some items are seasonal*
*Convenient Amenities*
- Coffee & Connectivity: Start your mornings with freshly brewed coffee from the Keurig or drip machine. High-speed Fiber Optic Wi-Fi and a smart TV.
- Private Parking: The driveway accommodates 2-3 vehicles, and Milford's vibrant downtown is just a 3-minute drive away, offering nightlife, global dining, and coastal charm.
- Seasonal Highlights: Palm Tree, Beach chairs, toys, and kayaks, are seasonal.
*Perfect for Nature & Day Trips*
Minutes from the home explore nearby wildlife refuges and bird sanctuaries, or take advantage of easy access to NYC (just 90 minutes away), New Haven, Yale, and Stamford.
**Personalized Adventure Guidebook**
To ensure your stay is packed with unforgettable experiences, we provide a personalized guidebook with insider tips on nearby attractions, restaurants, and hidden gems to enhance your adventures.
* Complimentary Starter Supplies
We’ve got you covered with essentials to get your stay started, including laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, Doggie-Bowls, & more.
* Outdoor Fun
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of your private backyard, complete with a tranquil fish pond & waterfall. While the beach is just steps away, the yard is perfect for BBQs & relaxing under the stars by the gas fire pit.
* Pet-Friendly
We love welcoming your furry friends! The fenced backyard is perfect for pets, & we’ve provided dog bowls, a crate, & treats to make them feel at home.
*House Rules*
To preserve the peaceful village atmosphere, quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., and parties or gatherings are strictly prohibited.
- No cats.
*Secure Your Stay*: A signed Peaceful Stay Agreement is required within 24 hours of booking to confirm your reservation. For your peace of mind, we provide comprehensive damage protection through Truvi. A quick activation step is required via email 30 days before arrival.
*Guest Capacity Note*
This home is thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for up to 4 guests throughout the stay. While it can accommodate a 5th guest, this is intended for groups of 4 who may have a brief visitor. For the best experience, we recommend keeping overnight stays to 4 guests. If you have any special circumstances or questions, feel free to reach out!
**Guest Access**
- Keyless Entry: Enjoy entry with a personalized code, making check-in secure and easy.
- Automatic Sundown Lights: The front porch lights automatically illuminate at sundown, providing a well-lit and welcoming entry, no matter when you arrive.
- Greenhouse for a touch of nature
- Double-decker front porch with ceiling fans—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation
- Parking: The private driveway accommodates 2 vehicles for easy access, with convenient parking just steps from the front door.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About the area
Milford
Located in Milford, this holiday home is by the sea. Silver Sands State Park and The Coastal Center at Milford Point reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Beardsley Zoo and SportsCenter of Connecticut. Travelling with kids? Consider Discovery Museum, or check out an event or a game at Total Mortgage Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Milford, CT
What's nearby
- Walnut Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Silver Sands State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- The Coastal Center at Milford Point - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Silver Sands - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
- Yale University - 22 min drive - 22.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Dunkin' - 3 min drive
- Taco Bell - 4 min drive
- Walnut Beach Coffee Shop - 3 min walk
- Hair Of The Dog - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Laura Marqus
🌟Laura & Dana, distinguished hosts of multiple coastal properties, embody the epitome of hospitality. As proud grandparents, they have curated an exceptional hosting journey, amassing hundreds of glowing 5-star reviews from delighted vacationers and business travelers alike.
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🌟Richard - July 2023
"Laura and Dana were amazing hosts! They always communicated well, helped us with anything we needed, and made sure we had a great time. Their vacation rentals are the best I have ever seen. The place was stunning and spotless. You won't regret booking with them!"
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🌟Richard - July 2023
"Laura and Dana were amazing hosts! They always communicated well, helped us with anything we needed, and made sure we had a great time. Their vacation rentals are the best I have ever seen. The place was stunning and spotless. You won't regret booking with them!"
Why they chose this property
🌟The home is eccentric and tastefully art-filled. Guests have a surreal experience and are compelled to leave reviews like this .....
🌟"Incredible location, the cutest house!! Loved sitting and drinking coffee on the porches!! Easy walk to the beach and close to all the amenities in town! House was super clean and adorable! Would love to stay again in the summer!!!"
🌟"This place was perfect for the weekend. It was clean, well thought out with personal touches, and cozy. The location was great, easily walkable to the beach and some downtown shops. We would definitely stay here again!"
🌟"I highly recommend choosing this place to escape any stress and pressure you might have. It’s a magical, cozy home with just the right amount of charm and all the benefits of new and modern. Hard to explain how it feels but what I can say is that I took my 13-year-old, 17-year-old, and boyfriend and we all had a profound, positive reaction. It was as though so much care and thought were put into the home that it spoke to each of us in some unique capacity. Our host Laura was beyond attentive and far exceeded my expectations! The serenity of the beach and breathtaking natural scenery complete with butterflies made this trip incredibly peaceful and good for the soul. A true reboot! I will definitely be returning!!!"
🌟"Incredible location, the cutest house!! Loved sitting and drinking coffee on the porches!! Easy walk to the beach and close to all the amenities in town! House was super clean and adorable! Would love to stay again in the summer!!!"
🌟"This place was perfect for the weekend. It was clean, well thought out with personal touches, and cozy. The location was great, easily walkable to the beach and some downtown shops. We would definitely stay here again!"
🌟"I highly recommend choosing this place to escape any stress and pressure you might have. It’s a magical, cozy home with just the right amount of charm and all the benefits of new and modern. Hard to explain how it feels but what I can say is that I took my 13-year-old, 17-year-old, and boyfriend and we all had a profound, positive reaction. It was as though so much care and thought were put into the home that it spoke to each of us in some unique capacity. Our host Laura was beyond attentive and far exceeded my expectations! The serenity of the beach and breathtaking natural scenery complete with butterflies made this trip incredibly peaceful and good for the soul. A true reboot! I will definitely be returning!!!"
What makes this property unique
Walnut Beach has been coined the Art District of Milford; street art, musicians, and galleries of all sorts.
Milford offers 17 miles of coastland and hundreds of beach access points but Walnut Beach is by far the most unique!
Paddle board, kayak or cycle using the ones at the home or rent from Scoot & Paddle at the beach.
The nearby Audubon Nature Center on the Housatonic River provides excellent summer programs for families with young children and river marshes are a favorite of kayakers.
For your Dining needs...
🦞 Lazy Lobster will personally set a table up for you on the beach.
🐝 Bees Knees Cafe will deliver to your beach towel.
🌊 Tyde is only two blocks away and offers a fine dining experience.
🎶 Enjoy one of the many free concerts always popping up on Naugatuck Ave, Firehouse Art Gallery, or at the Walnut Beach Concert Pavillion.
🏖 Compete in our world renowned Sandcastle building contest each summer.
🎃 Halloween you are in for a treat…just sit on the front porch because Park Ave gets its own Parade.
🎸Porchfest is a city-wide music festival in which homes host live musicians on their porches.
🦜 "Pirate Days" and even a 🐥"Rubber Ducky Race" in the harbor each June.
🦞Annual Lobster Bake each July!
🌲 Christmas tree lighting, carolers on the green with hot, even adult, cocoa…
The fun keeps going!
Milford offers 17 miles of coastland and hundreds of beach access points but Walnut Beach is by far the most unique!
Paddle board, kayak or cycle using the ones at the home or rent from Scoot & Paddle at the beach.
The nearby Audubon Nature Center on the Housatonic River provides excellent summer programs for families with young children and river marshes are a favorite of kayakers.
For your Dining needs...
🦞 Lazy Lobster will personally set a table up for you on the beach.
🐝 Bees Knees Cafe will deliver to your beach towel.
🌊 Tyde is only two blocks away and offers a fine dining experience.
🎶 Enjoy one of the many free concerts always popping up on Naugatuck Ave, Firehouse Art Gallery, or at the Walnut Beach Concert Pavillion.
🏖 Compete in our world renowned Sandcastle building contest each summer.
🎃 Halloween you are in for a treat…just sit on the front porch because Park Ave gets its own Parade.
🎸Porchfest is a city-wide music festival in which homes host live musicians on their porches.
🦜 "Pirate Days" and even a 🐥"Rubber Ducky Race" in the harbor each June.
🦞Annual Lobster Bake each July!
🌲 Christmas tree lighting, carolers on the green with hot, even adult, cocoa…
The fun keeps going!
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