Historic cottage 100 yards from private beach on private compound

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Branford, CT

Double Beach15 min walk
Stony Creek Brewery4 min drive
Yale University11 min drive
Bridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Built in the 1800’s this cottage is one of the originals on the point and full of family history. There are only 9 homes in this private beachfront community that sits on Long Island Sound. Enjoy tennis court, diving board, dock, fishing, water sports and of course simply relaxing on the beach or if you want to venture out of this quiet wonderland there are plenty of things to do within 5 miles of our compound. Take a train ride and see the wetlands, hike the trails or do some shopping in Branford. If you want to travel a little further, Mystic Seaport is a great day trip and of course New Haven is full of festivals, food and cultural events.

Property manager

Gwyn

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet time after 10pm

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this holiday home is near the beach. Polished and Shoreline Trolley Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center and Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Connecticut Children's Museum and Art Plus Studio. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Branford, CT

What's nearby

Double Beach - 15 min walk
Stony Creek Brewery - 4 min drive
East Haven Town Beach - 7 min drive
Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 10 min drive
Yale University - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Starbucks - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 3 min drive
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Sandpiper Restaurant - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic cottage 100 yards from private beach on private compound pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic cottage 100 yards from private beach on private compound ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic cottage 100 yards from private beach on private compound ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic cottage 100 yards from private beach on private compound located?

This family-friendly Branford holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Double Beach and Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center. Shoreline Trolley Museum and Polished are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jacky F.

24 August 2023

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

Mrs J Farley

We enjoyed our stay at Killans Point. The cottage was located on a private road with only a few other houses. We met a few of the neighbours who were all very friendly and helpful. The rooms were beautifully presented although one chest of drawers could do with some new knobs. We enjoyed our time with the kayaks and paddle boards, especially watching the osprey fishing in the Sound. We made full use of the games in the cupboard, particularly enjoying Sequence. The kitchen was well appointed with lots of equipment and Tupperware for storage, along with food bags. The fridge was a generous size. Supermarkets were nearby with a selection of Aldi, Walmart and Big Y, along with a CVS pharmacy only short drive away. We would absolutely recommend to friends and family.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

1 August 2023

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

Cute private spot

Quaint house in private beach community. Very helpful owners

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

27 August 2021

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

Lovely!

This is a most sweet peaceful place in a beautiful area with access to a lovely beach down the road. Escaping the City it was everything we hoped for and Gwyn could not have been nicer or more available from start to finish.

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

16 August 2021

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

Relaxing vacation

We were looking for a quiet place where we could relax for the week and we found it. The home is cute and definitely reminiscent of years passed but with updated amenities. The Kitchen, bathroom and mud room (laundry room) have been updated. House had all the essentials. The owner was receptive to all questions and also asked questions before accepting our booking ro make sure the house would fit our needs since it is on the small side. Con: While the view from the front porch was beautiful, the access to the beach is across the street and through a couple back yards.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Michael W.

2 August 2021

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

A perfect week

My family of six had an amazing week! My bigger sons loved the wind surfing board that we just used as a paddleboard, My smaller children loved puttering around on the beach, and my wife and I loved exploring the little islands along the shore. The tennis court that’s right across the street and fun to play on, as well. The simple house was as promised: Three bedrooms, two upstairs, one downstairs, plus a truly lovely porch, from which we could see the ocean and a neighbors exuberant flower garden. This house is perfectly located, and a true bargain. We loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gwyn

This house along with most around it were built by our great great grandfather in the 1700 and 1800’s. We (3 siblings) inherited it from our grandmother who grew up on the point. The house and the private point it inhabits is rich with its own history and a little slice of heaven where you can be as in touch or out of touch with the outside world as you want. Life has its own slower pace here and the peacefulness of times gone by rejuvenates the soul, at least for us. That is not to say there isn’t plenty to do with water activities, tennis, clamming, exploring. Mornings enjoying a cup of coffee on the porch while taking in the view of the water, evenings often move us to the back yard area where we can gather and visit around a fire after a good meal. For us this place is family, careless summers where the love of sailing, tennis and rainy days playing board games on the porch or reading a book was ingrained in our souls as kids and many of our guests say they can feel the history as well. Gwyn, Richard and Shaun each rediscovered this joy while spending time there last summer after the year round tenants moved on and decided to follow the original plan, use it for the month of June and support the house by renting it out for others to enjoy the rest of the year. We hope people will enjoy their time here and want to come back yearly as regulars.

Why they chose this property

Private and peaceful, safe for kids to run around yet plenty fun summer stuff to do both on the water and off.

What makes this property unique

Private oasis where you can see people or not as you wish, enjoy the private community tennis court, beach and water activities or visit town museums and walking trails not 5 min away.