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Summersalt Madison: New England shoreline charm 2-3 minutes from private beach

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A spacious living area with a dark blue sofa, a wooden tray with a remote, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a dining table, chairs, and a view through a door.
A room with a fireplace, a television, a dining table, and a checkered floor.
A kitchen with a wooden island, hanging lights, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with a modern sink, a hanging light fixture, a window with a view, and a shelf with decorative items.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Madison, CT
  • Place, beach near Garvan Point
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hammonasset Beach State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Yale University
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third bedroom: Bunk room

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs half bath

Toilet

Upstairs full bath

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Madison

Located in Madison, this holiday home is near the beach. Madison Green Historic District and Deacon John Grave House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hammonasset Beach State Park and Chaffinch Island State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Connecticut Sportsplex or Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Madison, CT

What's nearby

  • beach near Garvan Point - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Hammonasset Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Hammonasset Beach - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Yale University - 26 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Quinnipiac University - 34 min drive - 41.9 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 9 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bradley & Wall - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summersalt Madison: New England shoreline charm 2-3 minutes from private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Summersalt Madison: New England shoreline charm 2-3 minutes from private beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summersalt Madison: New England shoreline charm 2-3 minutes from private beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summersalt Madison: New England shoreline charm 2-3 minutes from private beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summersalt Madison: New England shoreline charm 2-3 minutes from private beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Madison Green Historic District, Deacon John Grave House and RJ Julia Booksellers. Scranton Memorial Library and Allis-Bushnell House and Museum are also within 3 miles (5 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. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here! Lots of thoughtful touches for families as well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and convenient location. We loved staying here and will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Thanks Bob! We hope you can come back to the CT shore soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is terrific and locations is very close to the beach. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Thanks for staying at our home and so glad you enjoyed your stay! Brad & Hillary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay in a super cute, well-maintained place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2026
Thanks Kevin! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Be Happy Beach House and would welcome the opportunity to host you again in the future! All the best, Hillary & Brad
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Summersault! The home is uniquely decorated that we found very charming. The neighborhood and beach were so peaceful which helped with the vacation vibe. Our grandchildren were able to ride their bikes with no worries. The owner was very accommodating and responsive almost immediately with any questions. We highly recommend it and hope we will be able to have a return visit!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is great and location is perfect. We had an amazing week! The owners are very responsive and provided an easy process for check in and check out. Already planning our stay for next summer!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Joseph was a great guest and we’d love to have you back next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! Everything was clean and the house had everything we needed! We loved taking the kids a short drive to the surf club beach to swim and play at the playground and walking around the neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay!

We had a short weekend stay at Summersault and wished we could have stayed longer. The location was sensational, the house was spacious and very well equipped, and Brad and Hillary were very easy to work with in terms of scheduling and use. Highly recommend this for families big and small!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thanks for staying at our home. We hope you’ll come back again soon! - Brad & Hillary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Madison Weekend

We had a great weekend here to celebrate a friends wedding. Hosts were communicative, helpful, and friendly. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Stay By The Beach

Since the summer of COVID our family has stayed beachside in Madison and this year's stay in Summersalt was perfect. The house, lovely touches and steps to the water really makes this a gem. Being both family-friendly and a quiet retreat, we couldn't have asked for more. We highly recommend this property and will be returning next summer.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
We’re so glad you and the family had a great time staying at Summersalt! We would love to have you come back and stay again when you visit Madison! All the best, Hillary & Brad
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summersalt

We truly enjoyed our stay in Summersalt. The house had everything we needed and the owners were very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
We look forward to hosting you when you’re back in Madison. Have a great summer!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house with kids close to the beach

This was our second year coming back. The house is perfect for a low-key beach summer getaway with kids. Walking distance to a small private beach, short drive to other “bigger” public beaches. Living space and kitchen are perfect for an extended stay. Our kids love sharing the bunk room with each other.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prefect getaway

Perfect New England beach house in private community. The private beach and friendly neighborhood was a real treat. I can not say enough about the kids room, multiple sets of built in bunk beds with fun features… everyone got the top bunk! 100% would recommend and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Thanks so much Alexander. We were happy to host you and your family and are glad you all enjoyed your stay. We’d welcome you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay!

Had a lovely trip for 7 people! *Communication was clear and professional throughout. *House was comfortable, beautiful and well stocked. It rained on our first day there, but we still managed to have so much fun because it was nice to hang at the house (lots of board games available) Would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Thanks so much for staying with us Alvaro! We’d love to have your family come stay with us again. - Hillary & Brad
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week in Madison! It was the perfect way to end the summer. My kids (9,7 and almost 3) loved the bunk beds, the beach and the outdoor shower. The house was clean and cozy. It had all the amenities we could ask for. Brad and Hillary were quick with responses (we were looking for a paddle board for our oldest). Truly a great place for our family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic house

We thoroughly enjoyed this house in Madison, CT. Our family was on a road trip and we stayed here in the middle of the trip. It offers lots of space and the two bathrooms were perfect. While the house is older you wouldn’t know it was it has thoughtful details of tech and excellent cooling on a hot summer day. The age of the house only added to the charm, we never felt like we were never lacking for anything. Thanks for the stay! We would love to come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
We’re glad you had a great stay and hope you come back and stay with us when you visit CT! Have a great summer! - Hillary & Brad
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun at the shore

My husband, myself and our 11yr old daughter stayed for a week at Summersalt . Fist off, the house is so cute ! Clean, everything you could need was provided. The home is located in walking distance to the private beach . My daughter brought her bike and was able to ride it there everyday. Its a well-maintained small beach . My daughter's favorite part were the swings in the kitchen ! The owners were very responsive with any concerns or questions. We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thanks so much for your kind review, Toni. We are so glad your family had a great time at the Summersalt house — our kids love those swings too! We’d welcome the opportunity to have you back in the future. All the best, Hillary & Brad
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summersalt Madison

Beautiful house with a short walk to a private, well kept beach. The neighborhood was nice and the neighbors were warm and friendly. The house was an older, well maintained beach house with all the modern amenities you would want or need. Nice outdoor deck if you wanted to eat outside as well as multiple indoor dining areas. Multiple bathrooms as well as an outdoor shower for after the beach. My 2.5 year old grand niece visited and enjoyed playing in the front and back yards. New beach chairs and other beach accessories, including a wagon were in the storage shed. Brad and Hillary were very responsive but we didn't really need to reach out often. Great vacation home and hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay, Fran! We hope to host you again when you’re back in town. Hillary & Brad
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