10/10 Excellent
Carole H.
30 July 2018
Sehr schönes Haus an toller Lage!
Carole H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Entire home
Gracious Riverfront Home where the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound Meet
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10371.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Old Lyme, CT
- Goose Island8 min drive
- Rocky Neck State Park10 min drive
- Harvey's Beach17 min drive
- New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
+2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Gracious Riverfront Home where the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound Meet
Discover the ultimate nature retreat at this inviting riverfront home, situated ideally in the heart of the Great Island Estuary at the mouth of the Connecticut River - one of the world's most beautiful and ecologically significant destinations.
Surrounded by three acres of meadows and lawns, this unique setting is a haven for birdwatchers, kayakers, fishing enthusiasts, and anyone seeking tranquility in unspoiled landscapes. Watch ospreys soar, herons wade, and the tides gently shift right from your doorstep.
Step onto your private deck and take in panoramic views of tidal marshes, two light houses, winding creeks, and the sparkling Connecticut River as it meets Long Island Sound.
Enjoy this all from a gracious, riverfront, air-conditioned home with bright, airy living spaces and large windows that frame stunning water views. The main house has two bedrooms that comfortably accommodate up to four guests, each with a fully renovated en-suite bathroom. An adjacent guesthouse with two bedrooms is available on demand.
You have a choice of two newly renovated kitchens to prepare local seafood and native summer produce, or enjoy the freshly renovated main deck, perfect for sunset barbecues, morning coffee, sunset cocktails, or launching your kayak.
High-speed Wi-Fi, smart TV, and all the essentials for a relaxing getaway
Adventure Awaits
Paddle through serene marsh channels, teeming with wildlife of the Great Island Nature Refuge, one of the world's most pristine nature preserves. Fish for striped bass or bluefish right off the dock. Explore nearby nature trails or take a scenic bike ride along the shoreline.
A Rare Sanctuary
The house is situated on three acres, located on one of Old Lyme's most elegant country lanes, just minutes from the center of Old Lyme and the Florence Griswold Museum and Art Academy.
It is within easy distance of Long Island Sound beaches, Mystic, Stonington, Yale, the US Coast Guard Academy, Connecticut College, Wesleyan, Chester, and ferries to Block Island and Long Island.
Amtrak and Shoreline East trains from New York and Boston stop at Old Saybrook, a ten-minute drive, and Hartford airport is forty minutes by car.
Book your stay now and experience the serene beauty and wild charm of the Connecticut River’s most treasured estuary.
Property manager
owner/property manager
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 2:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Old Lyme
Old Lyme is home to this holiday home. Ocean Beach Park and Essex Island Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ferry Landing State Park and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail. Saybrook Country Barn and Stay and Play LLC are also worth visiting.
Old Lyme, CT
What's nearby
- Lyme Academy of Fine Arts - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
- Goose Island - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
- Rocky Neck State Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
- Essex Steam Train - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
- Harvey's Beach - 17 min drive - 12.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger King - 9 min drive
- Starbucks - 9 min drive
- James Farmacy Organic Cafe - 10 min drive
- Mystic Market Kitchen and Eatery - 8 min drive
- Cocotte - 10 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Cynthia S., Hanover, PA
26 July 2018
Outstanding in all respects!
Cynthia S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
About the host
Hosted by owner/property manager
I am a former correspondents for Newsweek Magazine and a banker presently running a non-profit organization focused on preserving the spectacular river ecosystem that surrounds the home.
Our family has been coming and living in the Old Lyme for more than 300 years.
Our family has been coming and living in the Old Lyme for more than 300 years.
Why they chose this property
There are few places as beautiful, tranquil or serene on the US East Coast. We are conveniently situated between New York and Boston.
Whether you are boater, triathlete, birder, duck hunter, celebrity in search of anonymity, CEO in search of peace, an academic writing a doctoral thesis, author or just need a break you will find it all here in this very rare, pristine shoreline ecology.
When you arrive you are greeted by the spectacular view of the The secluded three-acre property is one the edge of two-mile long Great Island nature reserve, offering the kind of privacy that is almost unheard of on the East Coast of America. The property has a a dock and a boat house that leads to the Connecticut River and more than 1,000 acres of beaches and federally protected habitats for osprey, and a vast array for birds, and fish that gather at the mouth of the river that leads to Long Island Sound.
Days are filled with swimming, kayaking, sailing, fishing, crabbing, hiking and exploring. At breakfast and dinner you will experience breathtaking sunsets and sunrises and some of the best views on the U.S. East Coast. Some have likened it to being on the African savanna because of the vast expanses.
It's all is accessible by boat or kayak, but not cars.
The property is a perfect launch pad for some of the finest fishing, hiking, kayaking in the world. You can fish for striped bass, blue fish, fluke, black sea bass, flounder and more.stripers, blue fish, etc. You can expect to eat fish every day caught from the sea.
Whether you are boater, triathlete, birder, duck hunter, celebrity in search of anonymity, CEO in search of peace, an academic writing a doctoral thesis, author or just need a break you will find it all here in this very rare, pristine shoreline ecology.
When you arrive you are greeted by the spectacular view of the The secluded three-acre property is one the edge of two-mile long Great Island nature reserve, offering the kind of privacy that is almost unheard of on the East Coast of America. The property has a a dock and a boat house that leads to the Connecticut River and more than 1,000 acres of beaches and federally protected habitats for osprey, and a vast array for birds, and fish that gather at the mouth of the river that leads to Long Island Sound.
Days are filled with swimming, kayaking, sailing, fishing, crabbing, hiking and exploring. At breakfast and dinner you will experience breathtaking sunsets and sunrises and some of the best views on the U.S. East Coast. Some have likened it to being on the African savanna because of the vast expanses.
It's all is accessible by boat or kayak, but not cars.
The property is a perfect launch pad for some of the finest fishing, hiking, kayaking in the world. You can fish for striped bass, blue fish, fluke, black sea bass, flounder and more.stripers, blue fish, etc. You can expect to eat fish every day caught from the sea.
What makes this property unique
Water access to the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound
Boat house with kayaks and canoe
Boat mooring
Some of the bet sunsets in the world
For those who love nature, wander through the estuaries, walk the pristine shorelines allows in the company of one of the largest osprey populations in America. You will also see birds depending on the season, including piping plovers, Great Blue Herons, sand pipers, bald eagles, ducks, swallows, owls and and many, many more.
The waters are great for swimming in season, duck hunting and hiking in the fall and river. It is a paradise for triathlon. training with endless open water swimming, quiet country roads for running and biking.
Boat house with kayaks and canoe
Boat mooring
Some of the bet sunsets in the world
For those who love nature, wander through the estuaries, walk the pristine shorelines allows in the company of one of the largest osprey populations in America. You will also see birds depending on the season, including piping plovers, Great Blue Herons, sand pipers, bald eagles, ducks, swallows, owls and and many, many more.
The waters are great for swimming in season, duck hunting and hiking in the fall and river. It is a paradise for triathlon. training with endless open water swimming, quiet country roads for running and biking.
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