Money Island Home w/ Deck, Kayak & Paddleboards!

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Branford, CT

Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District1 min walk
Stony Creek Brewery14 min drive
Yale University20 min drive
Bridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

+1

1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Experience a one-of-a-kind coastal retreat at this vacation rental on Money Island! Newly built in 2018, 'Port House' leaves nothing to be desired, with 3 bedrooms, a loft, 1 bathroom, chic living area, and a gourmet kitchen for homemade clam bakes. It's a property that will feel more like a seaside resort all your own - from the picture-perfect window views, to the sun-drenched deck, on-site paddleboards, and location steps from the water. You won't find a better spot in all of Thimble Islands!

-- THE PROPERTY --

270 Degree Views | Waterfront Access

With space for up to 8 guests, this vacation home is well-suited to host a large family trip, get together between 2 families, weekend couples retreat, or reunion with old friends!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Twin Bunk Beds, Full Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Outdoor shower, second-floor deck w/ outdoor seating, direct access to the ocean
BEACH GEAR: 2 paddleboards, kayak, beach towels, beach chairs
INDOOR LIVING: Newly renovated interior, open floor plan, 6-person dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, gas-range stove, coffeemaker, island w/ seating
GENERAL: Cistern water system (requires manual refill), complimentary toiletries, linens/towels
FAQ: No A/C
PARKING: Public parking is available in Stony Creek near the public ferry

*NOTE: Guests will be given further information regarding the cistern water system prior to arrival. This is a rustic system travelers must self-operate during their stay*

-- THE LOCATION --

* Please note inland attractions are accessible via Thimble Island Public Ferry *

MONEY ISLAND (On site): Exclusive beaches, diving boards, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, ferry access
THIMBLE ISLANDS: M/V Islander - Thimble Island Cruise (at Ferry access), boat tours, ferry rides, island hopping
INLAND ATTRACTIONS: Stony Creek Museum (0.5 miles), Jacob's Beach (6.6 miles), East Rock Park (15.2 miles), Parker Memorial Park (5.8 miles)
AIRPORT: Bradley International Airport (64.4 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- The island is accessible via the Thimble Island Public Ferry
- NOTE: The property is located on an island without grocery stores, restaurants, etc.
- NOTE: This property has a strict maximum occupancy of 8 guests. All daytime guests (max 4 allowed) must be approved in advance by the owner
- Freshwater at the property is from a system that will be filled upon arrival; this will need to be refilled every 2-5 days
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this cottage is on the beach. Hammonasset Beach State Park and Farm River State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Polished and Shoreline Trolley Museum. Anna Mia's and RJ Julia Booksellers are also worth visiting. With kayaking and motor boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Branford, CT

What's nearby

Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 1 min walk
Stony Creek Brewery - 14 min drive
Double Beach - 16 min drive
Connecticut Sportsplex - 16 min drive
Yale University - 20 min drive

Getting around

Guilford Station - 14 min drive
New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

Thimble Island Brewing Company - 10 min drive
Stony Creek Brewery
Dunkin' - 9 min drive
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - 9 min drive
USS Chowder Pot III - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Money Island Home w/ Deck, Kayak & Paddleboards! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan

17 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This waterfront property has it all! A comfortable, well-appointed, modern, light-filled space designed to take full advantage of its location on a point. Sweeping views of the Sound and other Thimbles from a generous deck perfectly positioned for privacy. The nearby sandbar beach feels almost like your own and the sense of friendly community on this small island is evident. The owners are gracious, welcoming, and immediately attentive to every question or need. Cannot recommend more highly!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Evan

14 September 2022

Island Oasis

This was our first small island vacation and can’t say enough about the house, island, & hosts. Our vacation was not without some drama (more on that in a bit), but overall, one that will be high on the family’s list for a while. Getting to Money Island via the ferry was very simple. Pull up to the dock, offload & the house is right there. If at all possible, time your arrival with high tide as the dock at low tide is quite slick. The house was exactly as described on the listing. Getting into the house was easy and within minutes of arriving the kids were off enjoying the beach & exploring. We did encounter a slight issue upon check in though. After the first use of the bathroom the only toilet in the house clogged. Despite our efforts to plunge the toilet was not functional. Not an ideal situation on an island to say the least. The hosts had been extremely communicative prior to check in and provided me with one of the cell phones should we need anything during our stay. I called the primary host, Greg, who immediately took my call and put in a plan to get the issue resolved. In under 20 minutes he had an emergency plumber dispatched to the island (which did take some time but only because they’re dependent on the ferry service schedule, contacted another resident of the island who agreed to let us use their bathroom if we needed to until it was fixed. Greg texted me the residents name/cell phone and sent a map showing exactly where their house was. After about 1.5hrs the plumber had arrived & fixed the problem. Greg was extremely gracious during the entire event and treated the event exactly as one would have hoped. While completely out of their control we could tell he genuinely cared about our stay and wanted to do anything he could to make it great from that point on. Overall, our time at Money Island was one that we’ll all remember and was a great end of summer get away. If you’re looking for a place to unwind, wake up & fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean put this one on the list!

10/10 Excellent

Vidya K.

27 July 2022

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

Amazing vacation

Definitely one of our best vacations by far! Beautiful home, location, and views. So peaceful and relaxing. We’re already looking forward to going back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022