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Long Island Sound Studio

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Outside view of the Cottage
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Long Island Sound Studio

Unplug, disconnect and rewind! Charming studio accommodations - three minute walk to Long Island Sound and the mouth of the Connecticut River. A bird watcher’s paradise with two active osprey nests in view of the cottage with many more among the estuaries. Enjoy the sunset over the Saybrook lighthouses, listen to the ospreys calling, watch the tide rise and fall.

Studio cottage with fully equipped kitchen, full bath with laundry and comfortable living area. Heat or AC keeps you comfortable, but so do the breezes off the water. Sit back and watch the world go by; launch your boat to kayak along the shoreline or canoe the Back, the Black Hall, and Lieutenant Rivers; bicycle along the coastal roads of southern Connecticut. TV and Internet are not currently available; cell phone service allows connections to the outside world if you need to.

Weekly rentals only Memorial Weekend to Labor Day. There is no smoking anywhere on the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Septic system so only toilet paper can be flushed

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2206116vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Old Lyme

Located in Old Lyme, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Florence Griswold Museum and Essex Steam Train are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail and General William Hart House. Ocean Beach Park and Saybrook Country Barn are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Old Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Rocky Neck State Park - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Ferry Landing State Park - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Florence Griswold Museum - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Old Lyme Historical Society - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Lyme Academy of Fine Arts - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 12 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Essex - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪James Farmacy Organic Cafe and Juice Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cocotte - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Long River Local - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Island Sound Studio pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Long Island Sound Studio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Long Island Sound Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Long Island Sound Studio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Long Island Sound Studio located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and within 6 miles (10 km) of Old Lyme Historical Society and Ferry Landing State Park. Lawrence & Memorial Family Medicine and Florence Griswold Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon T.

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

Stay for Family Reunion

Very comfortable and great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet place great view nice family. Birds to watch. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Loved the view and very nice apartment

I enjoyed my stay.. My only complaint was the crickets that could make there way into the apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

Great place nice owners

Just as expected in the pictures. Close to the ocean and private
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jovan D.

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

Perfect Hidden Gem

The studio cottage was charming, quiet and a stone’s throw to the calm waters of the Sound showcasing remarkable views, including the Old Saybrook Light and Finwick Light too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
Thank you for a lovely description.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Quiet Get Away

We enjoyed the quaintness and the peace and quiet. We had everything we needed in this cute place. We mainly just slept at night but we did get out and explore the beachfront and watched the osprey nesting in our view. Perfect spot to escape to.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

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

Magical

The place is absolutely magical, both the surrounding area and the studio itself. Studio was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie L.

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

Stay at Long Island Sound Studio

The cottage was a gorgeous place to wake up in and to watch the sun set in the evening. It was comfortably furnished and nice and cool, due to the A/C during the heatwave that was happening. We went to the beach at least once a day and had it largely to ourselves. It is relatively easy to walk a kayak to the beach and put in and wonderful to explore the islands that appear at low tide. The abundance of ospreys were fascinating to watch and to listen to in their natural setting. We chose to eat most of our meals at the cottage and went to Big Y a few times which was easy to get to and maybe 10 minutes away. We loved Hallmark ice cream and stopped just about every day. Outside there were Adirondack chairs which were perfect in the morning and we had a grill that was used regularly. Thank you to Margaret for booking info, to Helen for getting us settled, to Matt and to Ken for being ready to help at any time with laundry detergent or an extension cord, as well as local information, and to Jennifer their mother who was welcoming and accommodating. We loved our time at the cottage and hope to return. Two things that would be helpful: another piece of furniture that could be used for storage and a spigot on the cottage so as not to track sand in although having a vacuum available was great. Thank you! Marjorie and Denis
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

Birders paradise

If you like birds and the beach. This spot is the best I've ever stayed at . Only 30 yard's from the long island sound
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander A.

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

Amazing spot! Everything as described!

I am CT artist (oil painter) ,member of Lyme Art Association and always looking for a place for inspiration. This place is amazing: very quiet, beautiful vistas and has many wild creatures. Thank you for Hillhouse family. Alexander A.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

Great place nice owners

Everything was great 👍
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth C.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Margaret I Hillhouse

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This has been in the family for a long time. We have an opportunity to share this stunning place with our guests.

What makes this property unique

The location is stunning - beachfront, bird watching, sunsets.

Languages:

English
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