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Lovely, cozy Cottage on a non working farm in a rural town. Quiet and private.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Explore the area

Lyme, CT
- Place, Selden Neck State Park1 min drive
- Place, Connecticut River1 min drive
- Place, Gillette Castle State Park4 min drive
- Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Lovely, cozy Cottage on a non working farm in a rural town. Quiet and private.
Selden Cottage is a charming, cozy, comfortable place with views of fields, stone walls and barns. It has a private driveway off a quiet road. There is excellent biking, hiking and walking from the front door. Occasionally a family of eagles can be seen training their young on the ice 100 yards from the front door. Osprey fish all summer long a short walk away. The Goodspeed Opera House, Chester Hadlyme Ferry, Fox Hopyard Golf Course, Gillette Castle and the Hadlyme Country Store are all within a few minutes by car. No one lives in this cottage. It is only available for short term rental.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
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
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Old Lyme
Located in Old Lyme, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail and Major General Joseph Spencer Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chester Creek Marina and Essex Island Marina. Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park and Essex Steam Train are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Lyme, CT
What's nearby
- Selden Neck State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- Connecticut River - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- Gillette Castle State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- East Haddam Historical Society and Museum - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
- Goodspeed Opera House - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Brushmill by the Waterfall - 16 min drive
- High Nine Brewing - 15 min drive
- Cumberland Farms - 16 min drive
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe - 7 min drive
- Rusty Rail Tavern - 17 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
17 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rob E.
29 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and serene cottage
Rob E.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brandy A.
8 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and private
Brandy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Bill M.
20 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Retreat
Bill M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zoltan K.
14 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage
Zoltan K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
John Hayden R.
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Land that time forgot…
John Hayden R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve C.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient Seclusion - A Delight for Birders
Steve C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emeline C.
13 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly idyllic!
Emeline C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jodie D.
1 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cottage near the river
Jodie D.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
PJ H.
16 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property!
PJ H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Julie R.
11 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute quiet cottage
Julie R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Missy R.
9 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Property!
Missy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Brittney U.
4 September 2018
Beautiful and quiet
Brittney U.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Michelle C., New York, NY
24 July 2017
Idyllic country cottage
Michelle C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Karen T.
2 January 2017
Gorgeous getaway!!!! Sublime setting. Dreamy house.
Karen T.
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