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Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals

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A two-story house with a covered porch, a front door, and a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs.
A waterfront property with a dock, boats, and a building with a large window.
A rocking chair by a window with a view of the outdoors.
A house with a porch, steps, and a mailbox.
A living room with a wooden floor, a white sofa, a table with a vase of flowers, a fireplace, and a television on a stand.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Branford, CT
  • Place, Farm River State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Yale University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Quinnipiac University
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals

If you want a great place to walk to Restaurants, local post office, private beach, trails,Trolley Museum, with a 5 minute drive to Stony Creek Brewery, the Shoreline East Train Station and Branford's town center or visit New Haven either by bus, train or car in about 10 minutes, this is the place.
It's location is in one of Branford's desirable and historic beach communities.
Our charming 2 bedroom cottage with it's wrap around front porch has a warmth that is bright, comfortable and inviting. The wood and tile floors offer a clean and open feel. The bedrooms also with wood floors are bright and comfortable. One of the bedrooms has a window seat with views of the river, it is a great room to take in the natural light and read or just sit and relax.
The location is great and our home with it's charm and comfort is a must see.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4806055
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Branford

Located in Branford, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Fort Hale Park and Lighthouse Point Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stony Creek Brewery and Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center. Shoreline Trolley Museum and Lighthouse Point Carousel are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Branford, CT

What's nearby

  • Farm River State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yale University - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • University of New Haven - 14 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Southern Connecticut State University - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Quinnipiac University - 25 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 8 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Branhaven Plaza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Deli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sandpiper Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals located?

Located in the heart of Branford, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Double Beach, Shoreline Trolley Museum and Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center. East Haven Town Beach and Victoria Beach are also within 3 miles (5 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. 65 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and dog friendly. Super cute beach cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute house and host was responsive and available. Nice location except for proximity to the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need for your stay. If don't want to do the restaurant thing every day there is a gas grill to cook out. All the pots and pans you could need in the kitchen. Close proximity to everything. Recommend Thimble Island tour and dinner at the Dockside restaurant.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was clean with some nice cozy touches. Wine on the table, fruit in the frig, chocolate for comfort, coffee for wakeup. Host was very pleasant and accommodating. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great overall. Appreciated plenty of hot water and water pressure..Quiet and cozy place. Small fenced yard for dog. Everything I needed was there.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for a couple days to take a break from the city. The bottle of wine with plenty of chocolate treats were a pleasant welcoming gift. The queen size bed was comfortable, and the AC kept the place nice and cool. The winding staircase leading to the bedroom though was a bit of a challenging surprise--especially if you needed to visit the bathroom on the ground floor during the night. It was also very pleasant to have morning breakfast on the porch. The only downsize to that was the traffic whooshing past on the double, yellow-lined road that bordered the house. Otherwise, it was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was everything we could hope for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2025
Kelli and guests were wonderful and very respectful. They left the home in good condition and their stay went with out any hiccups! We would gladly welcome them back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage in a beautiful area of short beach. Joel the host was very kind and knowledgeable about the area and things to do. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2025
Douglas and company were wonderful guest. They were quiet, tidy, and considerate. We would be more than happy host again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was cozy and warm during a cold winter storm. With 27” of snow, the owner’s were busy shoveling and plowing out the cottage. We loved the location, a short walk from a beach with views and a nice neighborhood.
View at the nearby beach in the winter
Cozy and warm in the front room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay

Exactly as advertised, very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with one of the most serene views you could have
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We really loved our experience at this adorable beach house. It was clean and comfortable and had a great location. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Really nice family, glad to meet nice people like this, it makes you want to continue and host more people, my wife and I hope they come back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect place for a stay

My wife and I stayed here for a week with our dog while we were having our floors done at home. This was the perfect place for us. It was clean, inviting and it was close to everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice spot for a short stay

The hosts were great - very responsive. Location was convenient. The cottage is a little quirky in its layout, but we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec, 2024
Great guests would have them back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great place to stay, it was perfect for 2! And The host went over and beyond.. went out and bought a blender once we were there, since I needed one and let us use his grill when we had a lot to cook at once for my sons friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was very nice, nice and cozy, but we didn’t know the owners lived on the property too, but it was cool I need better roll out beds due to you feel the spring thicker mattress It was a cool nice stay and they need a new pot sets for Family that want to cook.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2025
Pamala and her family were pleasant guests, however as stated in our listing we do not allow smoking (of any kind) on the premises, we did have to confront them during their stay. My wife and I live next door separated like other homes on the street, it's an added benefit should our guests need any additional help during their stay. The house has three roll away beds if there is ever a problem with a weekender bed it can be switched to resolve any comfortability issue to ensure the guests goodnights rest. I will however look into getting a new cooking set, Thank you for your feedback
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

Comfortable, well stocked and great location! Owner very responsive.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joel and Joanne did a great job. Everything was where it should be. Clean n cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2025
Thank you Keith and Ava , would recommend them to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage was a cozy hideaway! We walked, wandered, lazed, bbq”d tasty meals—delightful! We enjoyed it so much we extended our stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pleasant short stay

We only stayed a couple of days but the place was ideal point from which to explore the Branford area. Owners are God’s, helpful people. Nice beach maybe 4/5 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Michael and his wife were pleasant and very nice to have as guests. I would recommend them and would like to have them come back again.,its easy to be nice when your guests are nice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Beach

Lovely beach cottage with yard, close to Short Beach, attentive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2024
Kept house clean and neat , very respectful, would hihgly recommend them,and would have back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage visit

Joel was terrific, very responsive. The “cozy cottage” was everything we were expecting and hoping for. We plan to return.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Easter weekend

Had a good stay no issues. Listing was as posted as well as clean and quaint. Hosts were very accommodating and parking was not an issue at all. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Had to leave 5 days early there was no heat on the second floor the oven broke on Xmas day the place is very dated
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Living room was a little tight for 4 adults, but we definitely made it work. We were in town for mom's 80th birthday, and this home was within 2 miles. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

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Why they chose this property

Historic home from late 1800s with lots of natural lighting,walk to the river and fish and kayaki,or walk to private beach look facing Long Island Sound .home with heat and air condioning for all year comfort.

What makes this property unique

The home is located in great spot.

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