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Beautiful Waterfront Beach House for Family Vacations

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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good morning... sunrise in winter...
(new photo 6/25/2011)
View from the master bedroom.
Plenty of counter space in this well equipped kitchen.
Seating behind the counter for quick meals or to keep the chef company.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Branford, CT
  • Place, Stony Creek Brewery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Polished
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Beautiful Waterfront Beach House for Family Vacations

PLEASE NOTE: The beach in front of the house is not private. We share the beach. Wake up to the sound of the ocean in this beautiful beachfront home with all the amenities! Perfect for family rental or extended stay for graduate students and faculty of local universities (Yale, Southern CT State University, Quinnipiac University). All the amenities you could ask for in this updated ocean view home: central heat and air-conditioning, high speed internet and wifi, cable TV, three bedrooms, 1 ½ baths and additional outside shower, gas grill on the patio, porch overlooking Long Island Sound and the beach front. The grand room on the first floor has large picture windows for an unmatched panoramic views of Long Island Sound. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to prepare your favorite meals. Don't worry, we've got everything you need for a lobster cookout too!

Upstairs, the master bedroom is large, with a king size bed and plenty of room for a crib or Pack and Play. It even has a balcony that overlooks the sea. The other bedrooms are perfect for the kids, one has a queen bed and the other has two twin beds.

The beautiful ocean view, updated amenities, and comfortable living space are captured in the photos, but it’s best to come experience it for yourself, or ask someone that’s stayed here. This beach side getaway is in a fantastic neighborhood, close to downtown. We even have beach toys for the kids!

Keywords: Waterfront, Beach, summer, boating, swimming, sailing, fishing, family, kayak

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not smoke in the house.
Relax, have fun, enjoy the beach!

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this holiday home is on the beach. Chaffinch Island State Park and West Rock Ridge State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Polished and Shoreline Trolley Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center or Connecticut Sportsplex. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Branford, CT

What's nearby

  • Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Stony Creek Brewery - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Polished - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Double Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 11 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Branhaven Plaza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Branford Townhouse Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Waterfront Beach House for Family Vacations pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Waterfront Beach House for Family Vacations?

As of 19 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Waterfront Beach House for Family Vacations on 20 Nov, 2025 start from S$1,146.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful Waterfront Beach House for Family Vacations?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Waterfront Beach House for Family Vacations?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Waterfront Beach House for Family Vacations?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Waterfront Beach House for Family Vacations located?

Nestled on the beach, this Branford holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Stony Creek Brewery. Double Beach and Branford Supply Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family beach house . Clean and well stocked with everything you could possibly want for a beautiful beach vacation. Perfect for families of all ages!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timur B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience and an easy recommendation to make! Location was perfect, beds and linens very comfortable, and the provided household materials were over and above our expectations. Great way to end the summer, thank you!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Perfect place

Beautiful view from all the front windows… everything that you could possibly need and more is provided for you in this outstanding home. Great restaurants nearby and a fish market as well!Comfy beds and plenty of seating in the living room. Quiet and beautiful neighborhood to walk around… perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Great place & Host

Great house , location and Host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John was an excellent host- great communication and accommodating. House was clean and cozy. We traveled with our 14 month old daughter- there were beach toys and chairs for us to use and room darkening curtains which worked great for nap times. We utilized the kitchen for cooking and baking and it was stocked with everything we needed. Beautiful balcony off the master bedroom for coffee and watching the sunrise. House is located in a quiet community, perfect for morning walks along the water. Very friendly neighbors. Highly recommended staying at this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

bridget f.

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

Great rental!

We had the best time, house is clean, location is fantastic, owner was so responsive if needed. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Fourth year - always 5*. Hopefully same time next year!

Fabulous family vacation spot. Immaculate home and fun for all ages!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Fabulous family vacation!

This is a beautiful beach house with a million dollar view! Our family loved the beach and all of the beach toys provided. Highly recommend this property to families of all ages!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

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

Wedding

Perfect accessibility to the beach. Gorgeous sunsets!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne W.

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

Wonderful Beach Home

We had a wonderful time at this home. AGAIN!!! There’s so much to do in the area, or just lounge on the beach! Thank you so much to our gracious host, John Kordiak.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

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

House review

House was great. John is a wonderful landlord.
Stayed 32 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randi G.

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

Perfect beach house

Our family enjoyed a beautiful sunny week steps away from the beach at this house. The location was perfect for our 2 year old twins to play at the beach for a little while and then stay close to the house without having to lug everything home. The view is priceless and very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Fabulous family summer vacation!

We rented this house for our adult children and grandchildren ages 5, 7 and 10. We live on the same stretch of beach but needed the extra space. The house was absolutely perfect!! Right on the beach, gorgeous view, abundance of beach toys, floats, house games etc. Well stocked kitchen and immaculate house inside and out! Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone wanting a spectacular fun filled summer vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic view

Even though the weather was rainy and cloudy, we loved our stay at this lovely place!! The view is fantastic of the ocean from the upstairs & front of the house even through the rain & fog. I agree, it’s a million dollar view!!!! John has done a great job of decorating. It felt so homey. Best equipped VRBO house we have stayed. Comforty bed. Great area to walk and look at lovely homes. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Lovely

My daughter’s family lives near by- we didn’t want to crowd them. Everything about this cottage was wonderful- clean, comfortable and location cannot be beat! Kitchen well stocked- really-wouldn’t change a thing. Want to come back when it’s warm enough to use the beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beach B.

Charming cottage with million dollar view

This was the perfect place for a long weekend. John, the owner, was super - both helpful and conscientious to a fault. The house was charming and had everything one could need from plenty of fresh linens, a huge master bedroom with a killer view and free wi-fi, even a spare pullout cot for that extra guest. The private beach is small, but perfect for our small child - clean, safe and only 10 steps from the back door. We definitely look forward to the chance to stay again, and hopefully without the 2 days of rain we had. But that's not the fault of the house or the owner. Jeff

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and Host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Wonderful vacation spot!

Beautiful setting. Family had a fantastic week. Great house for extended family of all ages!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne W., Plymouth,CT

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

Wonderful Time

As usual, we had a wonderful time here! It’s a perfect spot for families with children. Lots to do and great places to walk as well as enjoy the beautiful beach. Many thanks to our host John.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

joseph p., Trumbull, ct

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

we had a great time

owner had anything/everything that you can want/need available at the house
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess F.

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

Perfect for a family

This house is absolutely perfect for a family with small children. There was so many kids toys and sand toys. It kept the kids so entertained! The little beach is so cute and wonderful for little kids. The pictures don’t do it justice. It’s even better in person!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

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

Perfect Location

We had a wonderful vacation staying at this house. The owner was great and the home was well stocked. There were even kids toys and beach toys!! The location was fantastic, as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

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

Great place

House was wonderful. John (owner) always is so accomadating and nice. Everrything was perfect. Will definite stay there again next year.Thank you John
Stayed 43 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B., Connecticut, USA

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

Amazing stocked and a perfect vacation!

This rental is the best one we have stayed at yet! The house was amazing stocked. All the paper goods, cleaning/laundry supplies, children's toys/books, beach toys/inflatables, bath linens, bedding, kitchen goods, etc. that you could possibly need! The location was impossible to beat, the private but, shared community, beach was just steps from the back deck. Everyone in the neighborhood was incredibly welcoming and friendly! Our stay was everything we hoped for and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne W., Plymouth,CT

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

Wonderful Vacation Spot

We have stayed at this home on previous occasions and continue to enjoy the outstanding location, wonderful home and gracious host. It is the perfect place for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by John Kordiak

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this home has been in our family four generations... we love it !

Why they chose this property

Perfect family style vacation spot. Enjoy the beach for swimming and boating. You can bring your own boat (call for details). Well appointed home for all your needs. Central heat/air, internet, cable, phone, all included. Truly a beautiful home in a fantastic neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

Boat Mooring available, ask for details.

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