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

Cottage in Branford with kitchen and balcony

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comfortable living room
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Branford, CT
  • Place, Farm River State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Shoreline Trolley Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪7 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

About this property

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

If you want a great place to walk to Restaurants, local post office, private beach, trails,Trolley Museum, with a 5 minute drive to Stony Creek Brewery, the Shoreline East Train Station and Branford's town center or visit New Haven either by bus, train or car in about 10 minutes, this is the place.
It's location is in one of Branford's desirable and historic beach communities.
Our charming 2 bedroom cottage with it's wrap around front porch has a warmth that is bright, comfortable and inviting. The wood and tile floors offer a clean and open feel. The bedrooms also with wood floors are bright and comfortable. One of the bedrooms has a window seat with views of the river, it is a great room to take in the natural light and read or just sit and relax.
The location is great and our home with it's charm and comfort is a must see.

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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: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property does not have any lifts

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 Bishops Orchard and Winery. Shoreline Trolley Museum and Polished 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victoria Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Shoreline Trolley Museum - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Yale University - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital - 9 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Twin Pines Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Transilvania Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rosso Vino - ‬4 min walk

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 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 1 mile (2 km) of Farm River State Park and Double Beach. Shoreline Trolley Museum and Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 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

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was everything we could hope for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

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

8/10 Good

Pamela B.

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

8/10 Good

Joe R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

great stay

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

8/10 Good

Ann D.

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

Beach House

Overall nice house. There were some issues with the a/c units which were promptly addressed by the owner, who lives next door.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

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

10/10 Excellent

RANDY C S.

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

8/10 Good

Nathan H.

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

Easter weekend

Had a good stay no issues. Listing was as posted as well as clean and quaint. Hosts were very accommodating and parking was not an issue at all. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Hilary T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lydia P.

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

Pleasant One Month Stay

This home was perfect for our one month stay in the area! Convenient to shopping and Yale University. As others have mentioned, it is located very close to a busy road and can be quite noisy at times. Additionally, being a 100 y/o home there are some quirks, but overall it is quite charming and made for a wonderful stay for us. The owners are nearby and were very accomodating to requests throughout our stay. I would definitely book again and also recommend to others!
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucien V.

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

Short Stay away from home

We needed a short stay away from home, and Joel's property was a great option for us! We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

deborah r.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Great cottage!

This is a wonderful 2 bedroom cottage in a lovely town . Close to everything! We were there early December so there were lots of beautiful sights. Just note the stairs to bedrooms were tricky.Joel, the owner was super responsive and worked hard to accommodate us when we had extra needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

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

Short Beach Vacation

The house was very clean and well organized. The bed was very comfortable and I loved the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

10/10 Excellent

evie j.

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

Tje cottage is well organized and welcoming, an easy drive to stores and good restaurants not to men

Easy, affordable, friendly, private, convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

John K.

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

Nice small house

Good place in a nice area, good beach, nice owners with minimal pots and pans for cooking on a surprisingly busy (in August) and noisy street given the low speed limit and stop sign. We're full time travelers
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney H.

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

Overall, good stay!

Kitchen in need of major additions to cooking equipment - pots, pans, silverware. Nice to be left pods for Keurig, appreciated that. Prop. mgr friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela C.

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

Cute bungalow

We stayed for a short visit and had everything that we needed. It’s a cute old house with a very comfy bed and living room. The kitchen had whatever we needed and there were various ways to heat the house. The hosts were very sweet. The bedrooms are upstairs and if you have any mobility issues- this may not be the place for you. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana P.

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

Great cottage by the best little beach

Loved my stay at this cottage! Plenty of space, probably too much space for just me :) Wonderful little touches such as fresh filtered water, bottle of wine etc. Super convenient to the best little beach, which was what I was looking for. Definitely on a busy street though. That would be the only potential down side.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Living room was a little tight for 4 adults, but we definitely made it work. We were in town for mom's 80th birthday, and this home was within 2 miles. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

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Why they chose this property

Historic home from late 1800s with lots of natural lighting,walk to the river and fish and kayaki,or walk to private beach look facing Long Island Sound .home with heat and air condioning for all year comfort.

What makes this property unique

The home is located in great spot.

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