Stay Above Our Antique Shop In The Ridgeview Suite @ Stony Creek Depot

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4121 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Branford, CT

Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District1 min walk
Stony Creek Brewery11 min drive
Yale University17 min drive
Bridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The building (originally a pub for local quarry workers) was built in the late 1800s, with the upper residence added in the 1930s. We've renovated the suite (2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths) with modern comforts while retaining much of the original charm. The interior design aesthetic is a blend of new and funky vintage finds, carefully chosen to be age and gender neutral. With a large bright kitchen, office/library, wet-bar and laundry room, this suite offers many more amenities than a comparably priced B&B or hotel room in Branford.
It's a perfect space for family vacations, bridal parties, corporate and academic professionals who seek fully furnished, inclusive utilities and WiFi.

2 BEDROOMS | 1.5 BATHS | OFFICE | OPEN KITCHEN | LAUNDRY | SUNROOM | PORCHES

Property manager

Barbara Lucas

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

High ceilings and picture window with view are dramatic in the living area.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Parents are responsible for childproofing.

Events

Events allowed

Inform owner of expected guest number

Pets

Pets allowed

Crate available. Leash required.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

OK outside.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Inform owner of expected guest number

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

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this apartment is near the beach. Stony Creek Museum and Hyland House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Polished and Shoreline Trolley Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Anna Mia's, or check out an event or a game at Connecticut Sportsplex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Branford, CT

What's nearby

Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 1 min walk
Stony Creek Museum - 3 min walk
Stony Creek Brewery - 11 min drive
Connecticut Sportsplex - 13 min drive
Yale University - 17 min drive

Getting around

Guilford Station - 10 min drive
New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

Thimble Island Brewing Company - 7 min drive
Panera Bread - 10 min drive
Dunkin' - 5 min drive
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - 6 min drive
USS Chowder Pot III - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Above Our Antique Shop In The Ridgeview Suite @ Stony Creek Depot pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay Above Our Antique Shop In The Ridgeview Suite @ Stony Creek Depot?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay Above Our Antique Shop In The Ridgeview Suite @ Stony Creek Depot?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay Above Our Antique Shop In The Ridgeview Suite @ Stony Creek Depot located?

This family-friendly Branford apartment building is located by the sea, just steps away from Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and Stony Creek Museum. Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center and Rose Vineyards are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joann T.

9 March 2024

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

Comfort, Conversation, Charm in abundance

We 3 (mother, sister, adult daughter) arrived on a gray, drizzly afternoon. First comment by all: "So glad it's raining so we don't have to go anywhere!" the suite is so charming with unexpected artful touches throughout that there is no way one could not feel certain that this is a true "home away from home" for relaxing, recharging, and making new memories to last a lifetime.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moriah M.

2 November 2023

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

excellent property with swwet Stony Creek vibes

This is a rare rental available in the "village" of Stony Creek, allowing you to walk to all the lovely spots in the community. The space is very generous, with a large kitchen/dining room, two parlors, laundry room, and a foyer/office in addition to deck/porch space. This makes it a great value for your money. There are beautiful views out over the Thimble Islands and lots of operable windows to bring in the natural light and sea breezes. This is a sturdy historical building with plenty of charm. Ample thought has been put into the guest experience, such as providing beach towels. The unit it is one story above the street, which is nice for privacy. This is the main street in town, but still a quiet place. The owners have another rental upstairs, so you may occasionally hear footsteps etc. - not a problem at all, just something that some would want to be aware of. The railroad bridge is nearby, so if you are not used to the train noise, it might surprise you at first; however, the trains do not blow their horns and the host has provided ear plugs. Tiny things that made it not-perfect for me: perfumes in cleaning products and (this is a very nitpicky one!) lightbulbs with a very cool color temperature, making an otherwise cozy place feel un-cozy at night. That said, it is a very high-quality property with proactive local hosts so I do not hesitate to recommend it.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

27 August 2023

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

Perfect Stony Creek Stay

Our 2 night stay at the Ridgeview Suite exceeded our expectations. It was lovely to meet Barbara at the depot. She put so much attention and care to the property. So many surprising details and ameniites. I normally stay in hotels so was thrilled to find robes and slippers! Great furnishings and decor in every room. I slept so well. More space than we needed for just the 2 of us but lovely for having another couple over for a bit after dinner. We didn't cook but the kitchen was incredibly well equipped. Great location- a quick walk down to the Stony Creek Market which has the friendliest people and great breakfast and luck. (We were lucky enough that Stony Creek Market also had pizza night during our visit.) We hope to visit again for a longer stay. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wells H.

26 July 2023

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

Great!!

Great!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

26 July 2023

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

Relaxation at stony creek

This suite was beautiful. Very clean and comfortable. Had a lovely kitchen living room den and two bedrooms. With two baths. A shower to die for. We will be back next summer

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Lucas

As Branford natives, we both are very familiar with the local area and enjoy renovation and preservation projects, and are happy to share our tales of what we learned about our building's history and character. Both fans of Big East Basketball, Claudio is a Providence Colleage Friar and Barbara is a Villanova Wildcat - so when it's March Madness, we are glued to the stats! After globetrotting in the yachting industry, Barbara's 15-year residence in Florida came to a halt when she relocated back to New England in 2008. As frequent vacation home renters themselves, we know what travelers expect when they arrive at their destination: clean comfort.

Why they chose this property

We renovated Claudio's childhood home in this great New England town and know that the shoreline real estate here is HOT! Together we merged our skill-sets on the Stony Creek Depot project to showcase our design aesthetic, expand our retail vintage business and secure a home in a highly coveted neighborhood. Our guests can book short-term stays in the spacious residential space to enjoy this wonderful little coastal village. Residents and tourists take in the beautiful Thimble Island views and nature hikes that are just footsteps from the Depot's front door. We love Branford and consider ourselves lucky to get a footing in the Stony Creek village, where properties often remain in the same family for generations. We are dedicated to helping this property flourish as a vibrant part of the community since it has a 100+ year history of adapting to commercial and residential enjoyment.

What makes this property unique

This property retains the original flavor of an older, coastal New England home, while bringing in some of the modern comforts that we enjoy and guests will expect in a vacation rental. Without having direct water views we are able to keep the price point a bit lower than higher dollar properties footsteps away, making it a budget-friendly alternative to a generic hotel room. Because we are also pet-friendly and only require a 2-day minimum booking (not a full week), Stony Creek Depot is a great weekend getaway retreat. We love using this residential space while we run our onsite, street-front business and we hope that making it available for short-term rental will enable visitors to appreciate the charms of the Stony Creek village.

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