Beachfront Cottage Serene Private Beach, Kayaks

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Explore the area

Branford, CT

Stony Creek Brewery8 min drive
Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District9 min drive
Double Beach14 min drive
New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Exclusively offered for the first time for summer 2023, this family retreat is now offered as a professionally managed Airbnb. The cozy 2 BR 1 BA cottage is the best of its kind in Branford, and also its best-kept secret! It has a full kitchen, gas range and cooktop, central A/C, hardwood floors and heritage trim throughout, giving it a rustic feeling. The bedrooms (one double, and two twin beds) both flank the updated bathroom. The home opens up into a quaint living room and dining area, with a new queen sleeper sofa looking out to a sunny deck, private beach and the Branford River. Adjoining the deck is a screened in porch with many paneled windows ideal for playing cards, playing games, or just enjoying a quiet evening by the river.

This the place to launch your vacation, providing a number of options to suit your tastes.

Want a place with water activities?
- Swim from front yard beach
- Fish from local docks or kayaks
- Explore area on two provided kayaks
- Local-Branford Marina
- Local-beautiful Branford shoreline
- Local-explore marshlands
- Local-20 minutes from Long Island Sound
- Local-30 minutes from Stony Creek Brewery and Nellie Green’s (upstream via the Branford River)

Want a place to enjoy the beauty of the waterfront?
- Waterfront deck with table & chairs for morning coffee or evening cocktails
- Boats passing a mere 250 feet from deck or screened in porch with a nighttime spectacle of running lights
- Continuously changing tides
- Breathtaking sunsets almost daily
- Walk the scenic Pawson Park area
- Or just sit on the dock of the bay and waste time

Want to take in Southern Connecticut attractions and local eateries?
- Lenny’s and other assorted restaurants within two miles
- Branford Green with shops and restaurants
- Stony Creek and its Thimble Island Cruise
- New Haven, Yale University, and Peabody Museum within 30-minute drive
- Daytime trips to Mohegan Sun Casino, the unique Gillette Castle, and Mystic Seaport and Aquarium
- Steam Train and Riverboat tours in Essex on the Connecticut River

All the basics are provided to get you going. Paper products, kitchen and serve ware, toaster and toaster oven and coffee provided. We try to think of everything to make it your home away from home.

Amenities

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

All children must be supervised at all times as th

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only

Security deposit $500 required. All guests are required to sign a rental agreement, which includes (not limited to) the following the house rules

NO smoking ~ NO pets (unless explicitly agreed to) ~ NO house parties. Quiet Hours 9PM-8AM (bring conversation inside and limit noise)

No occupancy above the number of persons listed on the reservation

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and Bill Miller’s Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at West Rock Ridge State Park and Quinnipiac River State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Connecticut Sportsplex or Payne Whitney Gymnasium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Branford, CT

What's nearby

Stony Creek Brewery - 8 min drive
Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 9 min drive
Double Beach - 14 min drive
Yale University - 19 min drive
East Haven Town Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

Branford Station - 11 min drive
New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 10 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 10 min drive
Wendy's - 10 min drive
Branford Townhouse Restaurant - 10 min drive
Dunkin' - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Cottage Serene Private Beach, Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

5 September 2023

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

Something for everyone!

You cannot beat this location - sitting on the back deck, we watched a parade of boats in and out of the channel while the kids played just yards away in the water and sand. Our 14 year old brought his rods and fished (he was also impressed by the fishing gear for guest use!) We gave the kayaks a few spins around the nearby marshes and one guest enjoyed biking in the beautiful and charming neighborhood. And even on a holiday weekend with the best weather, we pretty much had the private beach areas to ourselves. The house was super clean and ready for us and the host checked in to see if we needed anything. Easiest VRBO stay yet! Definitely a place I would love to visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Holland, MA

29 August 2023

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

Absolutely lovely place.

We had a wonderful stay! Check in and check out very easy. Very clean and had all the amenities we needed. The beds were comfortable including the pull out couch. Quite friendly neighborhood. Beautiful deck and porch to watch the boats go by. We didn’t take advantage of the kayaks but they were available. Absolutely gorgeous sunsets!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

10 August 2023

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

Delightful Gem

This little cottage was absolutely perfect and exactly as described. The views were spectacular and we had our morning coffee on the deck each day before heading out to visit family in the area. I would definitely be back and highly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 July 2023

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

Old School New England Cottage

This place was a gem. Beautiful views from the deck and porch, which is where you want to spend all your time. Beach nice and small. Swimming was great! House very clean and neat.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023