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Newly-renovated beach house; steps to water; walk to town!

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Exterior
Exterior
Front porch with the swing is perfect for a morning coffee or afternoon beverage
The beach is just a short 5 min walk
Newly remodeled kitchen with pantry

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Madison, CT
  • Place, Scranton Memorial Library
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, RJ Julia Booksellers
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Hammonasset Beach State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Newly-renovated beach house; steps to water; walk to town!

Exceptional beach house with all the trimmings in a family neighborhood steps away from the East Wharf beach, ranked by Save the Sound as one of the best swimming beaches in CT. The home is complete with all the amenities including outdoor shower, awesome patio with a firepit and a large yard, and newly renovated bathrooms with heated floors. Enjoy walking, biking and rollerblading along the shoreline.
A short walk to downtown Madison, described as 'a hidden gem of a beach resort in Connecticut that offers a taste of Nantucket much closer to home.' Madison offers shopping, dining, ice cream shops, an independent movie cinema and RJ Julia bookstore, voted by PENN as the best in the Country. Madison's Town Green holds weekly farmer's market, summer concerts, antique shows and flea markets. It’s also home to Hammonasset Beach State Park with a two-mile sandy stretch of beach. Day trips to Providence, Newport,Rhode Island, Essex Ct Yale/NewHaven, Mystic Seaport and Aquarium to name a few local attractions.
PETS ARE ALLOWED FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE. SLEEPS 6-8.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
This property uses solar energy
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Madison

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Madison Center, a neighbourhood in Madison. Allis-Bushnell House and Museum and Hyland House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include RJ Julia Booksellers and Guilford Art Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Connecticut Sportsplex or Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Madison, CT

What's nearby

  • Allis-Bushnell House and Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Scranton Memorial Library - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • RJ Julia Booksellers - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Deacon John Grave House - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Hammonasset Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 6 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly-renovated beach house; steps to water; walk to town! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Newly-renovated beach house; steps to water; walk to town!?

As of 19 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly-renovated beach house; steps to water; walk to town! on 17 September 2026 start from NZ$1,366, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Newly-renovated beach house; steps to water; walk to town!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newly-renovated beach house; steps to water; walk to town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly-renovated beach house; steps to water; walk to town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly-renovated beach house; steps to water; walk to town! located?

Located in Madison Center, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Allis-Bushnell House and Museum and Scranton Memorial Library. RJ Julia Booksellers and Deacon John Grave House are also within 1 mile (2 km). Madison Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

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

Madison, CT

It was a 5 star rental! The house was very well maintained and Beautiful. It was in a great location and short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Wonderful

Even better than expected. Beautiful home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny E.

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

Madison

Beautiful house and gardens only a few minutes walk to East Wharf Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

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

Fabulous beach house

Beautiful house…well-appointed and comfortable with lovely deck and yard. One block to gorgeous beach; walk to town and lots to do in the surrounding area. Owner was responsive and easy to contact. Will definitely stay again. Love the Connecticut shore!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michele w.

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

Fantastic

A truly lovely cottage, beautifully appointed, with an authentic "New England Cottage" ambiance. The owner is a joy to work with. We shall return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix L.

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

Cozy and charming beach house

Great stay despite poor weather. Responsive owner with great pre-arrival communication. House just as depicted in pictures. Great location in Madison, about 50 yards to town beach. Gravel parking for three cars. Great outdoor patio. Kitchen stocked w necessary dishes and cookware. Wifi speeds 20-30 mbps may be an issue for those who are planning on working. Would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

The perfect New England vacation !

Totally charming, this cottage was incredibly clean, tastefully decorated, and well stocked. Beds were extremely comfortable. The kitchen was a dream to work in, and the dining table was the perfect spot for our evening meals. The property is located next to the beach, with the owner supplying plenty of beach gear. The beach is sandy and never crowded! Added bonus: a secluded patio and fire pit, which offered a relaxing way to end each day. The owner, Cynthia, was lovely to work with, answering all our questions, and greeted us upon arrival. We are already looking at our calendars to return next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

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

Perfect location

For our family needs it was a perfect size house. The location couldn’t be better to get to the neighborhood beach. We love spending our evenings on the patio around the fire pit. The only thing I can say in the negative comment is the house furniture and various floor elevations were not conducive for older people to sit in or walk around without full attention.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

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

Great spot!

This was a great spot for our family, it was clean, spacious, close to the beach and into town and Cynthia was very easy to communicate with which made it easy! I could always stay in Madison longer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHristine L.

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

Excellent home in a wonderful area

The home, property and location to the beach were perfect! The kitchen / dining area were perfect rooms to have adults enjoying meals together. The yard and fire pit /patio were so nice for playing lawn games and relaxing by the fire to have wine with friends. With a short walk to the beach we were able to go back and forth throughout the day. The outdoor shower was amazing, and the beautiful flowers in bloom made it a cheerful pretty property in the morning and basically all throughout the day. Butterflies and hummingbirds were spotted regularly. The kitchen appliances were awesome to use and made for easy meal prep. We enjoyed our visit very much!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A K.

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

A wonderful Shoreline/Beach rental

This was indeed a terrific vacation rental. It’s a convenient 2-3 minute walk from a lovely sandy beach, but away from any traffic congestion. It’s great for a multi-generational family that wants spend time together, but also to have privacy for smaller sub-groups. There’s a large grassy beautifully landscaped side yard suitable for running around in [plus a supply of lawn games] and a spacious patio, grill, fire pit, and outside furniture for dining or hanging out. A large three-season dining room seats 10-12 people comfortably and the kitchen is modern and well equipped. There are several comfortable seating areas inside with wi-fi and cable TV, board games and puzzles. It’s a pleasant one-mile walk/drive/bicycle to town with restaurants, wine shop, movie theatre, and stores (including one of CT’s best bookstores). The bedrooms are comfortable with three full baths and an outside shower. It’s like staying at one’s own wonderful private resort.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

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

The Perfect Beach House

Our stay at Cynthia’s home was sheer perfection. It’s actually located in the same neighborhood where we grew up, so it was great to be back in the old ‘hood. The 5-minute walk to the beach, the spacious patio with fire pit, the big yard, the well-stocked kitchen, and my favorite: the outdoor shower, made our stay exactly what we had hiked for. And Cynthia was very responsive to the one question we had about air conditioning. We will definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary K.

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

Madison, CT Vacation

Property is spacious and grounds are gorgeous and immaculately kept. Front porch is great for morning coffee and afternoon cocktails. It's private but you can also see the activity on the street. Patio is also lovely late evening. Inside is clean and spacious. Kitchen is fully stocked. Air conditioner works well; we really needed it during our stay. Beach is less than 5-minute walk, and my family was thrilled with the beach. Kids went out on inflatable kayak and had a ball. Kids also played with neighbor's children a few evenings. Town is less than 15-minute walk with several places to have lunch or dinner; it's definitely worth exploring. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Wonderful Stay!

We had the most wonderful week at this home! The location is perfect! It’s around the corner from the beach and very close to the town center. We loved the beautiful new outdoor patio and our children had the best time playing in the large side yard. This home is very clean, fresh and comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Heidi A.

Beautiful, just perfect!

I spent a week with my 3 small children and au pair in this lovely home and we had a delightful time walking to the beach everyday and exploring Madison. I highly recommend, the home is very well equipped and lovely, Cynthia was great and we will come again!
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

The perfect house for a fun family beach trip.

We are a family of 4, including 2 children aged 9 and 6. We all had a great time. The house is only a 15 minute walk to the Madison center of town and centrally located with regard to the other important sites in the town. The house is roomy and well laid out. All rooms are clean with furniture that is fully functional and well-maintained. The bedrooms are numerous and sleep all comfortably and the temperature control in the house is easy and perfect. Most every room also has a ceiling fan that works. The kitchen has great appliances, and is the focal point of the house, with access to nearly every other area. There is no discernible ant or other insect infestation within the house. The TV and the laundry facilities are completely adequate and functional. There is a functional WiFi password-protected WiFi. Bathrooms are clean, too. Adjacent to the kitchen there is a well-lighted, large eating area that has an exit to the patio. We happily ate meals both in this area and on the patio. The large outdoor gas grill is fully functional, and we cooked about 5 meals on it over 2 weeks. We ate outside on the patio on the clean and appropriate outdoor furniture (complete with umbrella). The yard is extremely large and safe for the children, who spent innumerable hours playing there. The front porch is also a nice place to read or work, with comfortable furniture. There is a fully-functional outdoor shower that our children used daily. Madison Avenue is relatively quiet with minimal car traffic. The walk to the beach is approximately 5 minutes, safe and highly convenient. We especially like the close-in "purple sand" beach, as it is not too crowded and offers the right size and safety for young children. From the house you are no more than a 15 minute walk to most other beach-related sites. There were no annoying nearby neighbors during our 2 weeks there. In fact, our kids made friends and played with the next door children. Note: The owner is very responsive to your needs/questions on a continuous basis via text messaging or email, and welcomed our bringing our cat for 2 weeks. She is perfect and just the type of owner one should seek.
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary L.

Perfect Family Week at the Beach

This house was a perfect summer getaway for our three-generation family. Everyone loved this clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated house. It is roomy and has the amenities that made it feel like a true home away from home. The children loved the big square coffee table, perfect for their Legos; the wide side yard, perfect for a game of whiffleball; and the outdoor shower, perfect after a long day at the beautiful beach. The adults loved the enclosed side porch with its long table where we ate most meals; the open comfortable front porch, the easy walks to the beach and to town; and cooking in the well-equipped kitchen. The owner met us on arrival and was available for questions during our stay. All in all we spent a great week and hope to return next summer.
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10/10 Excellent

Anne and Paul B.

You will love this house!!!

We loved our stay at this unique, comfortable, and roomy home located a couple of blocks from the shore. The house was very clean and nicely furnished and the yard and patio area were beautifully landscaped. Madison, CT is a very special town and this house is a perfect place to spend quality vacation time with your family and pets.

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