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Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals

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A two-story house with a covered porch, a front door, and a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs.
A waterfront property with a dock, boats, and a building with a large window.
A house with a porch, steps, and a mailbox.
A living room with a wooden floor, a white sofa, a table with a vase of flowers, a fireplace, and a television on a stand.
A rocking chair by a window with a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Branford, CT
  • Place, Farm River State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Yale University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Quinnipiac University
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

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About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Fort Hale Park and Lighthouse Point Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stony Creek Brewery and Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center. Shoreline Trolley Museum and Lighthouse Point Carousel are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Branford, CT

What's nearby

  • Farm River State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yale University - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • University of New Haven - 14 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Southern Connecticut State University - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Quinnipiac University - 25 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 8 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Branhaven Plaza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Deli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandpiper Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals ?

As of 8 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals on 11 November 2026 start from NZ$521, 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 Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals located?

Located in the heart of Branford, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Double Beach, Shoreline Trolley Museum and Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center. East Haven Town Beach and Victoria Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was adorable, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and dog friendly. Super cute beach cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute house and host was responsive and available. Nice location except for proximity to the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need for your stay. If don't want to do the restaurant thing every day there is a gas grill to cook out. All the pots and pans you could need in the kitchen. Close proximity to everything. Recommend Thimble Island tour and dinner at the Dockside restaurant.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We didn’t realize how steep the stairs to the only bedroom on second floor. We are pretty healthy seniors but it was scary. The listing should have been more clear. Also, not really as close to water as listing suggested. It was clean and a complimentary bottle of wine was nice surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was clean with some nice cozy touches. Wine on the table, fruit in the frig, chocolate for comfort, coffee for wakeup. Host was very pleasant and accommodating. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great overall. Appreciated plenty of hot water and water pressure..Quiet and cozy place. Small fenced yard for dog. Everything I needed was there.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for a couple days to take a break from the city. The bottle of wine with plenty of chocolate treats were a pleasant welcoming gift. The queen size bed was comfortable, and the AC kept the place nice and cool. The winding staircase leading to the bedroom though was a bit of a challenging surprise--especially if you needed to visit the bathroom on the ground floor during the night. It was also very pleasant to have morning breakfast on the porch. The only downsize to that was the traffic whooshing past on the double, yellow-lined road that bordered the house. Otherwise, it was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was everything we could hope for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
Kelli and guests were wonderful and very respectful. They left the home in good condition and their stay went with out any hiccups! We would gladly welcome them back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was cozy and warm during a cold winter storm. With 27” of snow, the owner’s were busy shoveling and plowing out the cottage. We loved the location, a short walk from a beach with views and a nice neighborhood.
View at the nearby beach in the winter
Cozy and warm in the front room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage in a beautiful area of short beach. Joel the host was very kind and knowledgeable about the area and things to do. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
Douglas and company were wonderful guest. They were quiet, tidy, and considerate. We would be more than happy host again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with one of the most serene views you could have
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay

Exactly as advertised, very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We really loved our experience at this adorable beach house. It was clean and comfortable and had a great location. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Really nice family, glad to meet nice people like this, it makes you want to continue and host more people, my wife and I hope they come back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect place for a stay

My wife and I stayed here for a week with our dog while we were having our floors done at home. This was the perfect place for us. It was clean, inviting and it was close to everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
I Survived. Someone needs to tell people how ran down this place is. It is not intended for elderly people nor disabled. That is not us, just letting you know. There is a staircase to the the bedroom that has you dragging your suitcase up it because it is so narrow. Once you take 4 steps up it turns 90 degrees and does not have a railing. There is no light switch in the bedroom and the only closet is unusable because the roll out cot for the upstairs TV room is taking it up. The TV slash 2nd bedroom s closet isn't usable because it is full of blankets and pillows. There is not a TV in the main bedroom. The house is poorly insulated, you can see gaps everywhere. The bathroom is a step down from the kitchen. The bathtub is about to rot through the floor. You can feel it sponge when you stand by the drain. It is dark and they put a 2nd portable light in the shower, but it went out the 2nd day. The water from the faucets taste nasty and all the pans had Teflon scratches and peeling. We had to clean the Keurig because it was nasty. You have to move the microwave to plug it in because this place has very few outlets. The outside handrails had overgrowth around them and made it difficult to use.Again we Survived and we were glad to leave and I almost forgot the candy they they left was old and the cream left for us was a previously open container that had maybe 3 tablespoons left in it. We didn't use the stove because of the peeling teflon and good news, we only saw 1 roach.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice spot for a short stay

The hosts were great - very responsive. Location was convenient. The cottage is a little quirky in its layout, but we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2024
Great guests would have them back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was very nice, nice and cozy, but we didn’t know the owners lived on the property too, but it was cool I need better roll out beds due to you feel the spring thicker mattress It was a cool nice stay and they need a new pot sets for Family that want to cook.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
Pamala and her family were pleasant guests, however as stated in our listing we do not allow smoking (of any kind) on the premises, we did have to confront them during their stay. My wife and I live next door separated like other homes on the street, it's an added benefit should our guests need any additional help during their stay. The house has three roll away beds if there is ever a problem with a weekender bed it can be switched to resolve any comfortability issue to ensure the guests goodnights rest. I will however look into getting a new cooking set, Thank you for your feedback
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great place to stay, it was perfect for 2! And The host went over and beyond.. went out and bought a blender once we were there, since I needed one and let us use his grill when we had a lot to cook at once for my sons friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joel and Joanne did a great job. Everything was where it should be. Clean n cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
Thank you Keith and Ava , would recommend them to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

Comfortable, well stocked and great location! Owner very responsive.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage was a cozy hideaway! We walked, wandered, lazed, bbq”d tasty meals—delightful! We enjoyed it so much we extended our stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pleasant short stay

We only stayed a couple of days but the place was ideal point from which to explore the Branford area. Owners are God’s, helpful people. Nice beach maybe 4/5 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Michael and his wife were pleasant and very nice to have as guests. I would recommend them and would like to have them come back again.,its easy to be nice when your guests are nice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage visit

Joel was terrific, very responsive. The “cozy cottage” was everything we were expecting and hoping for. We plan to return.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Beach

Lovely beach cottage with yard, close to Short Beach, attentive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2024
Kept house clean and neat , very respectful, would hihgly recommend them,and would have back.
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