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Be Happy Beach House is a five minute walk from Hawk's Nest Beach!

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View from Private Hawk's Nest Beach
Front living room with view into kitchen
Welcome to the Be Happy Beach House!
Living room
Living room with futon couch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Old Lyme, CT
  • Place, Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocky Neck State Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Hall bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Primary bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Be Happy Beach House is a five minute walk from Hawk's Nest Beach!

**4th of July 2026 will be a two week stay from 6/27/26-7/11/26** New England beach house charm meets modern comfort and convenience! The kitchen is well-stocked with everything you might need to cook at home, including a gas range, Instant Pot, and Keurig. Warm summer evenings invite cookouts on the grill and meals on the patio. With access to the private Hawk's Nest Beach just a five minute walk away, you'll be able to soak up the sun from a lounge chair, swim in the gentle waves of the Long Island Sound and search for seashells along a private and pristine section of shoreline in Old Lyme.

Rinse the sand off in the backyard outdoor shower, share family meals on the spacious deck and wave to neighbors from the Adirondack chairs on the front porch. Lasting memories are just waiting to be made at Be Happy!

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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
Children are welcome and we strive to make the are
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rental agreement signed within 48hrs of booking. ID required. Refundable $300 security deposit hold required. NO pets. NO smoking. NO parties
Check-out is 11am with a fee of $250/half hour for late check-out
Summer season (Late June to Labor Day) Sat to Sat required.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2741403vb
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 deadlock

About the area

Old Lyme

Located in Old Lyme, this holiday home is by the sea. Florence Griswold Museum and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean Beach Park and Rocky Neck State Park. The Book Barn and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, power boating and birdwatching.
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Old Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Rocky Neck State Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lyme Academy of Fine Arts - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Rocky Neck State Beach - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Florence Griswold Museum - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 10 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 11 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coffee’s Country Market & Catering - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lyme Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Long River Local - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Be Happy Beach House is a five minute walk from Hawk's Nest Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Be Happy Beach House is a five minute walk from Hawk's Nest Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Be Happy Beach House is a five minute walk from Hawk's Nest Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Be Happy Beach House is a five minute walk from Hawk's Nest Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Be Happy Beach House is a five minute walk from Hawk's Nest Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Rocky Neck State Park. Old Lyme Historical Society and Ferry Landing State Park 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. 35 out of 35 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

Great stay!

Great house, close to the beach, and it has all the conveniences of home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great three-bedroom beach house is a very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
Thanks for staying at our home in Old Lyme at Hawk’s Nest Beach. We hope you’ll come back and stay next year! - Brad & Hillary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and amenities. Quiet neighborhood with short walk to beach. Perfect for annual girls weekend. Hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2026
We're thrilled you had such a wonderful girls' weekend! We'd love to welcome your group back in 2026. Cheers! Hillary & Brad
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rose P.

Fabulous

Beautifully decorated, comfortable, spotless, fully equipped and then some!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annunziata Z.

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

Awesome Place

Top Notch home!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

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

The Be Happy House is very charming!

We had a great stay. The house was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The hawks nest beach people were very friendly. Thank you Bradley and Hillary
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2022
Kate thanks for staying with us and we hope to have you back again soon! - Hillary & Brad
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha L.

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

Nothing short of amazing

Location, decor, comfort- this place has it all! We felt so at home and cannot wait to return. Thank you for such a wonderful getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristy R.

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

We were very happy at the Be Happy beach house

Great house, stocked really well. Owners were great about communication. We lucked our weather wise, couldn’t have asked for a better week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thanks for staying with us Cristy! We hope to have you stay again in the future. - Hillary & Brad
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

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

This house has everything you need!

The Be Happy Beach House was clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed to enjoy the day at the beach (towels, chairs, umbrella, beach wagon) or to host a family dinner. The neighborhood was beautiful and the people were very friendly. Loved staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! -Hillary & Brad
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C.

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

Beautiful, comfortable home!

Staying here truly felt like home. It was comfortable, cozy, had great decor and it was fully stocked. The neighbors were very friendly and it was close to the most amazing sunsets on beaches with so many shells! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

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

Spotless, updated, comfortable home close to beach!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was spotless, the beds were comfortable, the host was responsive and helpful. The decor was beachy but also modern. Very helpful extras included coffee, beach chairs and towels and a wagon to carry everything to the beach. We loved the house and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

Great stay at the Be Happy Beach House

Our family of 5 absolutely loved everything about the Be Happy house. The house was exactly as described and came with everything we needed to be comfortable for 2 weeks. Communication was excellent. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
We’re so glad to hear your family had a great time at Be Happy! It was a pleasure to have you all, and we hope to host you again in the future. Cheers! Hillary & Brad
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

This place is perfect!

We had such a fantastic week staying at the Be Happy Beach House! The cottage was very clean and very spacious! So charming! We loved walking down to the beach every day and heading to Garvin's to get ice cream every day! Great vacation home for a family with children or a weekend getaway with friends.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

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

Great place for the family

Lovely stay here with our young family. The short walk to the beautiful private beach was convenient. The well kept backyard was just big enough to have a pass and let the kids get their energy out. The neighborhood was very friendly; something appreciated by a family with energetic little boys.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Felt right at home as soon as we walked through the door…beautiful.

The house and property were immaculate. The kitchen was very well equipped. The beds were very comfortable. It is in a very nice neighborhood very close to the beach. Brad and Hillary were very helpful with suggesting local attractions and places to eat. Our family of six thoroughly enjoyed the week we spent there. The games and toys kept our two and six year old busy. We had such a wonderful week and hope to be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2025
Hi Jim we are so glad you and your family enjoyed our home in Old Lyme. We’d love to have you back next summer! - Brad & Hillary
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Beautiful quiet beach escape!

Visited for Memorial Day weekend. Neighborhood is VERY quiet - wouldn’t believe we were a quick walk from the beach with how relaxing it was outdoors. The layout of the home gives space to spread out and enjoy some downtime. Owners very responsive and helpful. Hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Worth the few minutes walk

This was our third year staying at the Be Happy Beach House and we couldn't be happier (except if it was situated directly on the beach). The home is well-kept and clean, well-equipped with many needs including an array of coffee pods! and accommodated 6 adults +2 infants comfortably. Really a great place!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TJ O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet spot

Lovely house in a quiet spot near the beach. Very comfortable inside, nice backyard, and good communication from the hosts. The only suggestion I would make is I do think it should be clearer that after you book on VRBO that you'll have to go to a third party site and sign a contract with some stiff enforcement clauses, that was a surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2022
Hi TJ thanks for the review glad you enjoyed the house. I’ve done some investigation on the rental agreement and it will show up as a clickable link on VRBO’s confirmation page just before confirming to book the property. Thanks for bringing that to our attention. -Hillary & Brad
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marci S.

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

Lovely property with great beach access

This property is just a nice as the photos suggest. It’s pristine and clean, and the decor is so airy and has a perfect beach feel. Even when inside you knew you were at the beach. The kitchen was well appointed, two full baths were modern, and great seating areas inside and out. The private beach is a great size and family oriented. The owners provided helpful info and were easy to communicate with. We were thrilled with our getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay Marci! We hope to see you again soon. Hillary and Brad
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

Lovely stay at the Be Happy Beach House!

I would definately recommend! We very much enjoyed our weekend stay. The home is beautifully decorated with cheery beach/coastal decor. It is located on a quaint street that is just a few minutes walk to the beach. The kitchen and bathrooms had everything we needed and the beds and pillows were super comfortable. The owners were super to deal with and very helpful and responsive to answer any questions. It was overall a 5 star stay for our family. :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you and the family again soon! - Hillary & Brad
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances C.

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

Be Happy is the perfect name!

We were a group of 4 women friends celebrating 50 years of friendship for a getaway weekend. House was perfect spot to relax.the neighborhood is lovely & quiet with a private beach we truly enjoyed. Lots of great restaurants nearby with gluten free options, we recommend Breakwater, Il Pomodoro & Hangry Goose. Cute towns to explore Stonington , Old Saybrook, Old Lyme with shops & museums. The owner is very responsive way to message & check in is a breeze. You will definitely BeHappy at this VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2024
Thanks so much Frances! We’re glad you had a great time at the house! We’d love to host you in the future! Best, Hillary & Brad
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Beautiful home!

This was probably the most well equipped rental we’ve stayed in, literally had everything we needed and more! House is beautifully decorated, beds were comfy, and plenty of space to spread out and relax. Good sized beach, nice and clean, a bit of a walk to get there but no hills and easy enough with the wagon that was on site. Water was shallow, kids loved walking out to the dock at low tide. The owners were very responsive and helpful. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larisa B.

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

Great time

We had a great time. The house has absolutely everything you need. 4 adults and 2 kids - there is plenty of space to spend time inside on a rainy day. Nice deck and outdoor shower in a backyard. There is also a front porch with comfy Adirondack chairs. House is very clean and beds are comfortable. Short walk to a beautiful beach and a great neighborhood. Communication with Hillary and Brad was great, friendly and prompt. We would highly recommend this house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2023
We’re so glad your family had a great time! We hope you’ll come stay with us next time! - Hillary & Brad
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria M.

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

Sisters-in-Law Getaway

As sisters-in-law, we getaway for a weekend every year, and this year chose The Be Happy Beach House in Old Lyme, CT. We were so glad we did! The owners were very friendly and responsive, making for a relaxing and pleasant experience. The house is charmingly decorated, and ideal for relaxing and having long chats. It is also clean, well-stocked, and is just a short walk to the beach. We enjoyed walking through the neighborhood of lovely, well cared for homes, as well as leisurely walks in the beach. There was plenty to see in Old Lyme, as well as in Old Saybrook. We all highly recommend The Be Happy Beach House.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

So Relaxing

We enjoyed a very relaxing week with family in this very well equipped cottage located in a delightful neighborhood near the beach in Old Lyme. The cottage has all the tools and amenities you might need for cooking/ sharing meals. There are two TVs as well as games and puzzles. Having two full bathrooms was a plus. Washer and dryer are full size. The beach is a short walk and walking around the neighborhood is a delight.

About the host

Hosted by Brad and Hillary

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Brad grew up on the Connecticut shoreline and met Hillary soon after college (go Huskies!). They love bringing their young family back to enjoy the beauty of the Long Island Sound during all seasons of the year -- summertime is always a favorite, but the serenity of the wintertime beaches draws them back time and time again! Hawk's Nest has drawn families to the area for generations -- one trip to the shoreline and you'll see why it's a beloved destination. You'll see kids playing wiffleball on the sand, swimming to the swim dock and heading to Garvin's Store for a slushie!

Why they chose this property

From the moment you step into the Be Happy Beach House, you'll be surrounded by things that just...well, make you happy! Well-equipped with all the comforts of home, including a comfy queen bed in the primary bedroom, two patio areas, an outdoor shower, and everything you'll need to keep your group well-fed and entertained! Stroll down the flat street to reach the beach in just minutes. The activities in Old Lyme are endless, from running and hiking trails to wineries and breweries just a short drive away.

What makes this property unique

At the Be Happy Beach House, you're just a short walk away from a private beach. You'll also have access to a beautiful home with an outdoor shower, nice deck to entertain, a backyard for the kids to play and central AC for those hot summer days!

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