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1 bedroom apartment on the water

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River-side of apartment
Sitting area, sliding glass door to deck
Kitchen
Countertop eating area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Old Lyme, CT
  • Place, beach near Shell Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Florence Griswold Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1 bedroom apartment on the water

Come and enjoy a memorable vacation in this fully furnished, 1 bedroom, 1 bath property on the water.

The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. The main/master bedroom has a king bed, while the common area has a convertible full size sofa.

The elevated deck on the back of the house is perfect for watching the river as paddle boarders float by, or for watching osprey search for fish. The yard is fully accessible and provides access to the water's edge.

It is also a birdwatcher's paradise!

Spend the day here, at the beach or enjoying nearby attractions such as the Old Lyme Art Association, the Florence Griswold House or head over to Mystic Seaport.

One of the bays of the three-car garage is available for use during the stay.

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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
Not appropriate for toddlers.
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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 can only accept toilet paper. Please dispose other items in trash.
Please use compost bucket or dispose of food waste in the trash. The sink is not equipped with a disposal
Please be sure to leave the grill clean and neat for the next guest - if you do not, you will be charged $50.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4649378
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

About the area

Old Lyme

Located in Old Lyme, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. Florence Griswold Museum and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ocean Beach Park and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. Saybrook Country Barn and Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center are also worth visiting. Power boating, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Old Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • beach near Shell Marina - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Rocky Neck State Park - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Ferry Landing State Park - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Florence Griswold Museum - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Old Lyme Historical Society - 6 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 9 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Essex - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪James Farmacy Organic Cafe and Juice Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cocotte - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Saybrook Point Inn & Spa - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 bedroom apartment on the water pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at 1 bedroom apartment on the water?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 bedroom apartment on the water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 bedroom apartment on the water?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 bedroom apartment on the water located?

Nestled on the beach, this Old Lyme apartment building is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Old Lyme Historical Society. Ferry Landing State Park and Rocky Neck 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. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely, peaceful, comfortable place. I hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a delightful spot on the River and very comfortable. Friendly responsive hosts. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Lovely long weekend

This is the perfect size apartment for a couple. The setting is lovely
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you for your kind words. I hope you can visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

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

Perfect setting

Loved the location of our apartment. Away from houses in a row. But close to restaurants and stores. Stunning views all day long
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2022
Thank you. It is a unique spot!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

I want to keep it a secret, we lived in Old Lyme and by far this was a treat.

Relaxing looking at that view, makes you want to just stay there. My dream of a get away. I wanted to keep it a secret! I would go in the winter. Didn’t catch any blue crabs, we saw them.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2022
Thank you Ellen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful clean great location

Property is on the black hall river and has amazing views. It is a one bedroom apartment with a large deck overlooking the yard and the water.Appears recently updated and is very clean. Host and her family and absolutely lovely and live locally. Location is walkable to beach and hallmark and is water front on the river. It’s pretty amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

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

Wonderful!

Lovely quiet place. Margaret and Jen were great. Very available.Well appointed apt. In beautiful home. Deck overlooks river. Very private. Beautiful sunsets! Lots to do in the area. Our small dog had a great time ,too.Thank you for a fun and relaxing getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V.

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

Cute rental on the water

Traveled to CT for a family reunion. Stayed at a cute rental. Had modern amenities like a flatscreen and dual AC and wifi. The view of the water really made it special. Had some technical issue, was in contact with the renters and in the end it was a me issue. Had a great time, will book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We agree that the apartment is a unique place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Better than the pictures

The apartment was absolutely perfect! Better than the pictures! Lovely spot, on the river. Updated and our hosts were so friendly and responsive. We had friends over for drinks on the deck and all were impressed. Loved watching the activities on the water, sunsets and wildlife. We hope to come back again. Thank you Margaret!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manfred K.

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

Great location.

Great birding place.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Lovely!

Lovely property, comfortable accommodations, great location for exploring the CT coast. We will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tage W.

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

Wonderful Property and Fantastic Hosts

Beautiful, quaint location on the Black Hall River.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Osprey House Apartment review

Always a beautiful location, great walks to the beach, and overall pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vivienne f.

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

A rare gem on the water near NY

We’ve done quite a bit of vrbo’ing and our expectations have never been surpassed, until now. This place is truly magnificent. I didn’t want to write a review because I prefer to keep it to ourselves but … the owners were all so lovely and helpful. They deserve a high a rating and positive feedback. You can jump in the river on the property (water shoes a good idea though i did fine without them), or take a short drive, bike ride or walk to the ocean. Mostly we enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the water and birds. Our 4 yr old standard poodle had a blast running on the well-kept lawns of the property. Magnificent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2021
Thank you! Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Great Place in a Great Location

The apartment was charming, comfortable, peaceful and very quiet, with a wonderful view out over the marshes, and lots of lovely spots nearby to explore. I saw lots of birds and other wildlife right on the property and on the nearby beaches and estuaries. I did all of my own cooking in the very well-equipped kitchen, but there are lots of good restaurants in the area--and also lots of fascinating local attractions that it would be nice to visit once the pandemic is over.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Early Fall Retreat

Beautiful property, relaxing stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2020
Thank you for staying with us again. You are the perfect guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ludmila C.

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

Awesome location

My husband, my dog and I loved the location. We rode our bikes to the beach, to restaurants, to ice cream, to kayak rental...everything it was very close to the house. The house has a beautiful view of the river, very nice to enjoy sunsets! The house it was very clean and cozy. Margaret was great at answering all of the questions I had, and Jenn (her mother) was a sweetheart at check in. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia O.

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

Great location -

I loved the location and property. Great access to water, beach and beautiful walks in the area.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2020
Thank you Cynthia. It was a pleasure to meet you and we look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ru F.

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

The Sunsets Make Everything Worthwhile

It's a beautiful location with the skies serving up fabulous sunsets every single day. Even when the weather is cloudy, the skies somehow manage to make it look wonderful as it dances on the water. We had access to the private beach about a two minute drive or a short walk away and it was wonderful to have the opportunity to be outdoors and by the ocean without anybody nearby except for the occasional family member (of the host). We are a family that likes to read, talk, and hang out with each other and generally keep to ourselves when on holiday, and it was almost always possible to do so. If you want to kayak or paddle board (both very tempting as you watch others doing so), get permission ahead of time to use the kayaks, and make sure that you have access to PFDs either by bringing them yourself or having them provided. And stay connected to Margaret who is quite responsive - our arrival was delayed, and we had a couple of issues which she addressed as soon as she was able to. I would love to return here with my daughters.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brendamccarty@mac.com M.

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

Late Summer getaway

Comfortable, private, quiet, clean, amazing sunsets from the deck overlooking the creek. Wonderful accommodations beyond our expectations. We are looking forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

Wonderful views

I and my pets really enjoyed our stay in the apartment. The views the water and wildlife entertained both me and my pets. I especially enjoyed having a stove , refrigerator and toaster which I hadn't had in five months. The owner of the property was a delight. I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 19 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you Claudia. We enjoyed having you stay at our apartment and greatly appreciated your well behaved pets.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

W F.

Lovely property!

Stayed for a month during a renovation. Jenn and Margaret are lovely, and Jenn really cares for the property wonderfully. Beautiful and clean. Best location on the Black Hall River. Osprey and wildlife galore. Convenient to all amenities. I have recommended the apt to several friends. Thank you for a great stay during a stressful renovation!!!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you Wendy! We are glad that it worked well for you. And thank you for spreading the word. Margaret

About the host

Hosted by Margaret

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Our family has been in Old Lyme for generations and fully appreciate the attributes of the town and our little corner of it.

Why they chose this property

The apartment and adjacent house have been in the family for many years. Both were leased as long term rentals. The apartment was the "office" for the occupants of the main house. It has been fully remodeled with a separate entrance.

What makes this property unique

Riverfront, beach access, historic adjacent house.

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