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Shoreline house on three acres with spectacular views, kayaking, fishing

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Exterior
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10371.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Old Lyme, CT
  • Goose Island
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Harvey's Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Shoreline house on three acres with spectacular views, kayaking, fishing

Three acres of sprawling lawn is ideal for family games, picnics, and running around. The property has river frontage and a boathouse on the mouth of the Connecticut River with direct access to the Long Island Sound for sailing, kayaking, and swimming.

The house completed major renovations in 2025 withnew bathrooms, floors, air conditioning, state-of-the-art kitchen appliances, a new deck kitchen, and a washing machine and dryer.

The main house comprises two spacious twin bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a chef's kitchen, an elegant dining room, and a welcoming living room with a wood-burning fireplace and an adjacent den. French doors lead to the deck and the deck kitchen down to the rolling riverside lawn.

The rear of the house, close to the kitchen, is another outdoor seating area with another barbecue.

When available, the guest house comprises two bedrooms, one sleeping four in a double and two twins, and the other two twins. There is a shower bathroom, galley kitchen, and outdoor shower.

The property has 500 yards of riverside, with a dock and the only boathouse on the mouth of the Connecticut River. Perfect for boaters, fishing, bird watching, swimming, biking, and running. The newly installed teak deck with state-of-the-art kitchen is ideal for sunbathing, sunsets, and outdoor dining. Boathouse has six kayaks and a canoe. Mooring for a boat.

The house is on a quiet riverside cul-de-sac, minutes from the center of Old Lyme and the Florence Griswold Museum and Art Academy. It is within easy distance of Long Island Sound beaches, Mystic, Stonington, Connecticut College, Wesleyan, Chester, New Haven, and ferries to Block Island and Long Island. Amtrak and Shoreline East trains from New York and Boston stop at Old Saybrook, a ten-minute drive, and Hartford airport is forty minutes by car.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 2:00 PM
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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 (limit 1 total)
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Old Lyme

Old Lyme is home to this holiday home. Ocean Beach Park and Essex Island Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ferry Landing State Park and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail. Saybrook Country Barn and Stay and Play LLC are also worth visiting.
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Old Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Lyme Academy of Fine Arts - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Goose Island - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Rocky Neck State Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Essex Steam Train - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Harvey's Beach - 17 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 12 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪James Farmacy Organic Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mystic Market Kitchen and Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cocotte - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shoreline house on three acres with spectacular views, kayaking, fishing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Shoreline house on three acres with spectacular views, kayaking, fishing?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shoreline house on three acres with spectacular views, kayaking, fishing?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Shoreline house on three acres with spectacular views, kayaking, fishing located?

Situated in Old Lyme, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Florence Griswold Museum. Ferry Landing State Park and Lawrence & Memorial Family Medicine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

Sehr schönes Haus an toller Lage!

Das Haus und das Nebenhaus sind sehr gut eingerichtet. Wir hatten alles, was es für einen gemütlichen und angenehmen Aufenthalt braucht. Das Badezimmer im Nebenhaus ist allerdings sehr klein. Das Check-in und Check-out waren absolut unkompliziert und der Hausverwalter hat sich gut um unser Wohl gekümmert. Es war eine tolle Woche mit Freunden in einem grossartigen Haus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S., Hanover, PA

Outstanding in all respects!

Awesome! Where do we begin… first and foremost we can’t thank the owners and caretaker (Jeff) enough for the amazing stay and opportunity to enjoy this incredibly beautiful, charming property, filled with tender loving care and warm, family atmosphere just like home. This well appointed, clean, spacious and conveniently located Old Lyme, CT home was perfect for celebrating our daughter’s graduation from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT and attending the many Academy graduation events (not more than 20-25 minute drive). The breathtaking views of the Connecticut River, Great Island Wildlife Area and sunsets were absolutely magnificent. The home and front yard overlooking the water was ideal for family celebrations, outdoor activities, and bon fires at the available fire pit, cookouts, and quiet strolls along the riverfront. This home was perfectly designed and built to create wonderful, lifelong family memories and its’ numerous pleasant and comfy accents will make any special occasion unforgettable. The home itself has a large, bright kitchen with plenty of counter space and it’s open, spacious floor plan with large dining room and table, outdoor patios and expansive, walk-out deck (equipped with awnings and patio furniture) are perfect for both outdoor and indoor entertaining. Even during inclement weather, we had plenty of space in the living room to set up extra tables allowing us to continue enjoying the awesome riverfront view and wildlife bird preserve full of amazing creatures, especially the resident Ospreys and Swans nesting nearby. Moreover, the detached, nearby guest house provided plenty of extra sleeping capacity and was perfect for younger family members to just hang out and chill. We highly recommend this property, especially to those who are seeking good old fashion family fun and relaxation, and most importantly lifelong, special memories. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by owner/property manager

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I am a former correspondents for Newsweek Magazine and a banker presently running a non-profit organization focused on preserving the spectacular river ecosystem that surrounds the home.

Our family has been coming and living in the Old Lyme for more than 300 years.

Why they chose this property

There are few places as beautiful, tranquil or serene on the US East Coast. We are conveniently situated between New York and Boston.

Whether you are boater, triathlete, birder, duck hunter, celebrity in search of anonymity, CEO in search of peace, an academic writing a doctoral thesis, author or just need a break you will find it all here in this very rare, pristine shoreline ecology.

When you arrive you are greeted by the spectacular view of the The secluded three-acre property is one the edge of two-mile long Great Island nature reserve, offering the kind of privacy that is almost unheard of on the East Coast of America. The property has a a dock and a boat house that leads to the Connecticut River and more than 1,000 acres of beaches and federally protected habitats for osprey, and a vast array for birds, and fish that gather at the mouth of the river that leads to Long Island Sound.

Days are filled with swimming, kayaking, sailing, fishing, crabbing, hiking and exploring. At breakfast and dinner you will experience breathtaking sunsets and sunrises and some of the best views on the U.S. East Coast. Some have likened it to being on the African savanna because of the vast expanses.

It's all is accessible by boat or kayak, but not cars.

The property is a perfect launch pad for some of the finest fishing, hiking, kayaking in the world. You can fish for striped bass, blue fish, fluke, black sea bass, flounder and more.stripers, blue fish, etc. You can expect to eat fish every day caught from the sea.




What makes this property unique

Water access to the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound
Boat house with kayaks and canoe
Boat mooring
Some of the bet sunsets in the world

For those who love nature, wander through the estuaries, walk the pristine shorelines allows in the company of one of the largest osprey populations in America. You will also see birds depending on the season, including piping plovers, Great Blue Herons, sand pipers, bald eagles, ducks, swallows, owls and and many, many more.

The waters are great for swimming in season, duck hunting and hiking in the fall and river. It is a paradise for triathlon. training with endless open water swimming, quiet country roads for running and biking.