Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway!

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A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a teal bookshelf with decorative items, and a window with blinds.
A coastal residential area with houses near the beach and a pier extending into the water.
A two-story building with a balcony and large windows, likely a restaurant or cafe.
A shelf with decorative items including starfish, wicker containers, and a sign with a password.
A cozy interior with a dining area, a seating area with a patterned rug, and a kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Old Lyme, CT
  • Place, Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Florence Griswold Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master Bedroom (Partial Ocean View)

1 Queen Bed

Second Besroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathrrom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Old Lyme

Located in Old Lyme, this holiday home is near the beach. Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut and Cedar Ridge Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center and Flanders Plaza Shopping Center. The Book Barn and Tumbleweeds are also worth visiting.
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Map
Old Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Rocky Neck State Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • The Book Barn - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Rocky Neck State Beach - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Florence Griswold Museum - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 11 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 12 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coffee’s Country Market & Catering - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lyme Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪James Farmacy Organic Cafe and Juice Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Rocky Neck State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Old Lyme Historical Society and Ferry Landing State Park. Lawrence & Memorial Family Medicine and Rocky Neck State Beach are also within 6 miles (10 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. 53 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and homey house. Enjoyed our stay and definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An adorable, well equipped and comfortable little cottage.my second stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was at described and well suited for our needs. I enjoyed using the kitchen to cook and thought it was adequately stocked with basic cookware. I also appreciated the variety of coffee makers depending on personal preference. The bed we slept on was super comfortable, which was great for me as I don't always sleep well when traveling.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our 3 night October stay. Being off season It was very peaceful, with some things being closed for the season. The cottage is as pictured. Well stocked kitchen, cute beachy decorations and a cute screened in front porch. Worth noting the step down to the 1 queen bedroom and a longer than expected walk to the beach. Enjoyed our short trips to Gillette Castle and some nearby lighthouses!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The place was cute and clean. Didn’t care much for having to bring our own linens. No direct beach access. Be careful there is a step down into two of the bedrooms. We had one person that didn’t notice and almost fell.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this cottage.. It was very clean. It had everything we needed. We loved the area so much,, the surrounding residents were so friendly to us.. We would love to book again next year.Thank you for sharing your home..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
There were no sheets on the bed or hand or bath towels, and although after arriving and double checking the listing, we did see on page two that no sheets & towels are described in the listing, we didn't see it. A major inconvenience to say the least! We did find sheets (of sorts) to use and I bought a cheap Walmart bath towel but it was no fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear that you were inconvenienced by not having linens and towels available upon arrival. We do want to clarify that this information is clearly stated in the very first paragraph of our property listing so guests are aware before booking. As is common with many vacation rentals at Hawks Nest Beach, guests are asked to bring their own bed linens and bath towels. We understand how frustrating it can be when expectations don’t align, and we always encourage guests to review the property details carefully before their stay. We appreciate your feedback and hope you otherwise enjoyed your time at the beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is situated in a relaxed, friendly neighborhood with an easy walk to the beach. It is well supplied with essentials such as pots, pans, chairs, sofas and TVs. We mostly did our own cooking, rather than eat out, and this let us enjoy the combination kitchen/dining table/living area without having to call to each other from separate rooms.Parking is right by the front door, and we also took advantage of the front porch and the small back yard.Beyond the details above, my wife and I were anxious to get away from the tension and hectic nature of the New York suburbs as well as the various responsibilities to our families. And the "Couples Retreat" performed as advertised. Soothing. Quiet. Relaxed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful little beach cottage that was just what the doctor ordered. A great place to unwind and take in the sea air.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host was excellent. The cottage was cozy and so close to the beach. The walk to the beach was a little more than expected, as I assumed it was right across the street, but other than that, we had wonderful weather, and was able to bring my dog, so what could be better?
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had an ideal stay at Kristine's beachside cottage. Highlights include a short walk to the beach, a well stocked kitchen, easy and efficient temperature controls and my kids especially loved the bunk beds! It was perfectly cozy and comfy for a family of four. We stayed here in April, but I can only imagine how lovely the screened in porch and back deck would feel during warmer months. 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage. Nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, good communication with host, great location and friendly neighborhood. Comfortable cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach house is absolutely perfect! So adorable and clean! It was right across from the beach with a quaint back yard and partial ocean views from the front. The rooms were so cute and the beds were very comfortable. The kids loved the bunk beds. This home was very reasonably priced and managed very well by Kristine. Kristine is very hospitable, very sweet and also responds quickly. Fantastic experience. We will definitely come back again. If you are looking for a beach house, stop looking and book this one!! Thank you Kristine for sharing your adorable beach home with us!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the quintessential New England beach stay. My family and I had the best time at the beach and enjoyed every adorable detail of this cottage! Very neat, cozy, easy to book, safe community.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

Great stay, charming cottage, hope to return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay and perfect location for our off season weekend exploring Mystic aquarium and Essex steam trains. Hosts were very easy to reach and helpful. Across from beach, but you can’t actually access until you get to public beach .5 miles away, which was fine but unexpected. Also a couple amenities weren’t perfect, but totally would not affect my decision to rent here again. Very clean and updated! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing beachy getaway

We stayed for the weekend to attend a wedding nearby and it was the perfect little cottage for a beach getaway! The place was very clean and so beautifully decorated, and the location can't be beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
It’s a cute little cottage in a lovely location near a limited little beach with very limited access to it. We arrived in the evening after a long drive through heavy traffic and were surprised to discover that bed sheets and bathroom towels were non existent. We had never been contacted by the host, which was concerning, and only received the address and key code through a vrbo email. We called the host when we arrived and her tone was not the most pleasant as she informed us that the no sheets and towels was made “abundantly clear” on the vrbo site. We checked the site again and eventually found that information with some digging on another screen. We wish that in the confirmation email from vrbo, the one and only communication that came to us, the no sheets and towels information could have been included. We travel often with vrbo stays and have never encountered this before. The cottage was relatively clean except for the bunk bed in the children’s room where the bed was pulled out from the wall and a very dirty floor behind and under it was visible. Not the first thing you want to see after discovering beds are not made and there is nothing to make them them up with. In the morning the keurig coffee machine on the counter was malfunctioning and only gave an espresso after ten or more tries. We only stayed one night, but probably would not return or recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

Beautiful location! Perfect for a little girls’ getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage across from beach

Adorable, beds were super comfortable, very well stocked kitchen and bathrooms, the backyard was so nice for the kids and the porch swinging chairs were so relaxing, the screened in porch was perfect for the cooler nights. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old lyme beach stay

House was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The backyard is a quiet, private space to enjoy meals. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant get-away

Cute little cottage, quiet community. Loved hearing the waves. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best of both

A partial ocean view from the front porch, and private partial wooded feel in the back. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the ”old fashioned” cottage feel… small and cozy but felt roomy! The knotty pine was charming! Reminded me of cottages from the past!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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