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Charming cottage by the sea

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Beach
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Guilford, CT
  • Place, beach near Chaffinch Island State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hammonasset Beach State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Yale University
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming cottage by the sea

Charming waterfront cottage for rent by week or month in historic Guilford, CT. Swim, paddleboard, and kayak from the front of the house; a beautiful, sandy, private beach is just steps away. The house is located in Mulberry Point, a quiet beach community approximately 2.5 miles from the historic Guilford green. Frequently listed as one of Connecticut's prettiest communities, Guilford's "downtown" boasts restaurants, historic homes, boutiques, a book store and library, coffee shops and patisseries. A short car trip will take you to Yale University, the Connecticut river, Gillette castle, Goodspeed Opera House, Mystic Seaport and many more Connecticut landmarks.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: limit 1 total
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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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Guilford

Located in Guilford, this holiday home is on the beach. Hyland House Museum and Henry Whitfield State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bishops Orchard and Winery and Rose Vineyards. Guilford Art Center and RJ Julia Booksellers are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Chaffinch Island State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hammonasset Beach State Park - 16 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Yale University - 28 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Quinnipiac University - 36 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater - 53 min drive - 61.8 km

Getting around

  • Guilford Station - 8 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Friends & Company Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Belle Vie Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr. J Asian Bistro - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage by the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming cottage by the sea?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming cottage by the sea on 20 June 2026 start from NZ$678, 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 Charming cottage by the sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage by the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage by the sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage by the sea located?

Nestled on the beach, this Guilford holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chaffinch Island State Park, Sachem Head Harbor and Guilford Town Green. Hyland House Museum and Bishops Orchard and Winery are also within 3 miles (5 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. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melesia

Great view for the winter!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sudarat O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, quiet, peaceful neighborhood!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominique M.

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

Wonderful Location!

The setting is spectacular! Gorgeous sunrises every morning -set right on the water's edge. Host is very helpful, accommodating, and communication was wonderful. Charming home with great selection of books and games.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

GALE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a wonderful vacation! The weather was perfect all week long, and the ocean view was stunning. The house was clean and well cared for. The only drawbacks were the kayaks were unusable, as were the two beach chairs, and the walk to the beach was longer than we anticipated. But overall, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sudarat O.

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

Clam, relaxing, and beautiful view!

Me, my husband and family members that stayed with us very much enjoyed the calmness and the beauty of the property. The view is amazing. It's very convenient that we can just take out the kayak right there to enjoy the out door activity!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Lovely cottage on the sound

Beautiful and relaxing views from the house. Beautiful and quiet neighborhood. Chill vibe. The house is clean, comfortable and has all of the needed amenities. We would have liked more sunny days but still had an amazing time! Would love to return during the hotter months.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Beautiful views and lovely neighborhood

Beautiful water views from 1st and 2nd floors. Relaxing property right on the water. My children had a blast using the kayak and paddle board. We appreciated that life jackets were available. Very quiet neighborhood with a 3 minute walk to the association beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

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

Mulberry Point Paradise

We absolutely loved the views, tides, and location. Went kayaking and SUP almost every day. Sunrises were stunning. The cottage was simple and perfect. A gem. We enjoyed going to the Guilford green for walks, errands, throwing a football, etc. We would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

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

Peace and Calm on Mulberry Point

A charming vintage cottage with a panoramic view of Long Island Sound. Enjoy the water, collect shells, wake to the sunrise. We connected with nature and the lovely neighborhood. Everything you need is generously provided. Minutes away from Guilford's fabulous restaurants, book store and bakery. A true gem, I hope we can return soon..
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cary S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guilford views

It is an older hime (built in 1910) as such it has many cosmetic 'wrinkles' that need attention. However, the view is spectacular and we were very comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

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

Beautiful!

Very nice home! Kitchen is so much bigger than expected. With so many windows, we were stunned by the ocean view when we first walked in. Just beautiful! The home is wide open, lots of space on the first floor. Anything we needed was there. Love that there is a bathroom on each floor. It was a very hot week but there were plenty of fans to use. Loved seeing the tides come in and out. Kathy was so easy to communicate with. This is a really nice place to stay. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen S.

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

Heavenly View

The description on VRBO was quite accurate. It was a basic, cozy waterfront cottage. Very workable kitchen, comfortable beds, lots of extra linens, lots of room to relax both inside and out. There was a negative, however: a few windows were not working properly, two were unable to be cranked shut and had to be pushed shut from the outside and a few were totally missing the crank mechanism. Some window replacement is definitely needed. And, in the kitchen, there was a mouse, which I killed. This definitely is a waterfront property- -absolutely magnificent views.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Lovely location. Several problems emerged due to deferred maintenance. A dining room chair fell apart while someone was sitting in it. One door closure fell apart. A second floor window would not close as a hurricane passed through. I was advised to “all you have to do is tie a string around it and tie it shut”. Many windows would not close with the handle and required two people to close- one inside turning the handle while another on the outside pushed on the window. The owner did not see a problem with any of this and just minimized the concerns as “it’s just an old house”
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Amazing Location

We had the most wonderful stay at this home. The location is amazing, truly waterfront, with gorgeous views from the main living area and main bedroom. The house had room for our family of 3 to spread out and enjoy different spaces. One thing I really liked was that the house wasn’t cluttered with unnecessary furniture - so many beach rentals feel stuffed with furniture and decor, but this house felt open and airy with lots of room for our daughter to set up her toys on the floor. The decor felt timeless and casually classy. I was also very impressed by the selection of books, puzzles and games. We have spent several vacations renting houses sort of near the beach where the house becomes just a home base where you sleep and eagerly get out in the morning. This was totally different - we didn’t even want to leave the house - the house WAS the vacation. We can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan H.

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

Authentic, vintage family cottage

This is a much loved family cottage in a stellar location directly on the water, nestled amongst other cedar shake cottages of roughly the same vintage. Our stay was in the winter and we found the heating system to be a bit sluggish, especially in the kitchen, although the upstairs bedrooms were toasty. Be aware that the upstairs twin bedroom has only a curtain separating it from the hallway, and lacks curtains on the exterior window. The fireplace and well-stocked bookshelf, including books written by the owners family (!), were a very nice unexpected bonus. The bathrooms and kitchen, in which we cooked a full Thanksgiving dinner, are very functional but showing their age. To us this added to the charm and authenticity of the property but it might not appeal to all renters. Another unexpected bonus was the extensive network of hiking trails in Cockaponset state forest, with a trailhead just a few miles from the house. We greatly appreciated the owners opening their home to renters, and very much enjoyed the comfortable, family feel of the cottage, and of course the amazing location.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet, Traditional, Beach House

Overall, we enjoyed ourselves very much. The house is older and a very traditional beach house, but with some nice, open concept, spaces with comfy furnishings to hang out in, and the water is right there. The neighborhood is super quiet, the kitchen had everything we needed for basic cooking and the bookshelves were full of amazing books. In fact, I'd like to invite the owner/reader of these wide-ranging books to dinner as this person would be very interesting for sure. There was only a couple of drawbacks, and I should have paid closer attention to the amenities listed in the listing, as there is no AC in the house at all, but there were fans in every room. We had two days of high 90s temps with high humidity, and we suffered, especially at night and first thing in the morning when the sun pours in the East facing Master bedroom windows which have no shades or blinds whatsoever to block the sun. However, on regular 80-degree summer days, it cooled down nicely at night and AC was not needed. Still a 5-star experience but I'd bring dark sheets with me next time to cover the windows on the odd day I want to sleep in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kathy

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Why they chose this property

This house has been in our family for nearly 100 years. It is a simple house, the very definition of "cottage." While it is comfortable and beautiful, it is not luxurious. Don't expect granite countertops or high-end amenities - DO expect beautiful sunrises, soothing waves, and good creative vibes, for writers especially. (Our father was a well-known mystery writer and wrote many books here.)

What makes this property unique

You'd have to be on a houseboat to get closer to the water. The view is spectacular, at high tide especially. Kids will love exploring the tidal pools and shell-y sand. Mulberry Point is a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood, so if you're looking for a place to party ... this would not be it.

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