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View from the deck ❤️ Wish you were here!
Deck overlooking private beach
Private Beach
2 Kayaks included, plus life vests
The setting

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Branford, CT
  • Stony Creek Brewery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Yale University
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Cottage Serene Private Beach, Kayaks

Exclusively offered for the first time for summer 2023, this family retreat is now offered as a professionally managed Airbnb. The cozy 2 BR 1 BA cottage is the best of its kind in Branford, and also its best-kept secret! It has a full kitchen, gas range and cooktop, central A/C, hardwood floors and heritage trim throughout, giving it a rustic feeling. The bedrooms (one double, and two twin beds) both flank the updated bathroom. The home opens up into a quaint living room and dining area, with a new queen sleeper sofa looking out to a sunny deck, private beach and the Branford River. Adjoining the deck is a screened in porch with many paneled windows ideal for playing cards, playing games, or just enjoying a quiet evening by the river.

This the place to launch your vacation, providing a number of options to suit your tastes.

Want a place with water activities?
- Swim from front yard beach
- Fish from local docks or kayaks
- Explore area on two provided kayaks
- Local-Branford Marina
- Local-beautiful Branford shoreline
- Local-explore marshlands
- Local-20 minutes from Long Island Sound
- Local-30 minutes from Stony Creek Brewery and Nellie Green’s (upstream via the Branford River)

Want a place to enjoy the beauty of the waterfront?
- Waterfront deck with table & chairs for morning coffee or evening cocktails
- Boats passing a mere 250 feet from deck or screened in porch with a nighttime spectacle of running lights
- Continuously changing tides
- Breathtaking sunsets almost daily
- Walk the scenic Pawson Park area
- Or just sit on the dock of the bay and waste time

Want to take in Southern Connecticut attractions and local eateries?
- Lenny’s and other assorted restaurants within two miles
- Branford Green with shops and restaurants
- Stony Creek and its Thimble Island Cruise
- New Haven, Yale University, and Peabody Museum within 30-minute drive
- Daytime trips to Mohegan Sun Casino, the unique Gillette Castle, and Mystic Seaport and Aquarium
- Steam Train and Riverboat tours in Essex on the Connecticut River

All the basics are provided to get you going. Paper products, kitchen and serve ware, toaster and toaster oven and coffee provided. We try to think of everything to make it your home away from home.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All children must be supervised at all times as th
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only
Security deposit $500 required. All guests are required to sign a rental agreement, which includes (not limited to) the following the house rules
NO smoking ~ NO pets (unless explicitly agreed to) ~ NO house parties. Quiet Hours 9PM-8AM (bring conversation inside and limit noise)
No occupancy above the number of persons listed on the reservation

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and Bill Miller’s Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chaffinch Island State Park and West Rock Ridge State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Connecticut Sportsplex or Payne Whitney Gymnasium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Branford, CT

What's nearby

  • Stony Creek Brewery - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Yale University - 19 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital - 20 min drive - 18.2 km
  • East Haven Town Beach - 25 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 11 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Smoothie King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Branford Townhouse Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Cottage Serene Private Beach, Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Cottage Serene Private Beach, Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Cottage Serene Private Beach, Kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Cottage Serene Private Beach, Kayaks located?

This Branford cottage is on the beach, 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Stony Creek Brewery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Double Beach and Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District. Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center and Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lang G.

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

Lang

Quite private beach, water front. My kids had fun crabbing, kayaking and playing in the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Old School New England Cottage

This place was a gem. Beautiful views from the deck and porch, which is where you want to spend all your time. Beach nice and small. Swimming was great! House very clean and neat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Delightful Gem

This little cottage was absolutely perfect and exactly as described. The views were spectacular and we had our morning coffee on the deck each day before heading out to visit family in the area. I would definitely be back and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B.

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

Can’t Recommend Enough!

We came to stay at this property to visit my brother who lives in town and for vacation at the beach. This was not our first time in town but this location was our favorite. This place has easy access to everything. The beach is right out your back door. Extremely clean. Owner’s were very responsive if we needed anything. Highly recommend to anyone staying in Branford!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Holland, MA

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

Absolutely lovely place.

We had a wonderful stay! Check in and check out very easy. Very clean and had all the amenities we needed. The beds were comfortable including the pull out couch. Quite friendly neighborhood. Beautiful deck and porch to watch the boats go by. We didn’t take advantage of the kayaks but they were available. Absolutely gorgeous sunsets!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

hanna S.

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

Beautiful cottage with private beach

Will definitely book again next year! Thank you for a great stay! The cottage was well appointed, organized and larger than expected, easily accommodating our family of 4. Everything was clean, worked well and was fully stocked. Even the gas grill had a full tank. Sunsets from the back deck were gorgeous. The beach was great for fishing at high tide and sandcastle building at low tide. Check in and check out were list-free, quick and easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Something for everyone!

You cannot beat this location - sitting on the back deck, we watched a parade of boats in and out of the channel while the kids played just yards away in the water and sand. Our 14 year old brought his rods and fished (he was also impressed by the fishing gear for guest use!) We gave the kayaks a few spins around the nearby marshes and one guest enjoyed biking in the beautiful and charming neighborhood. And even on a holiday weekend with the best weather, we pretty much had the private beach areas to ourselves. The house was super clean and ready for us and the host checked in to see if we needed anything. Easiest VRBO stay yet! Definitely a place I would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

5 Star Plus!!!!! Off the Charts Fantastic!!

The perfect vacation home !! Everything you would need and want -cozy and comfortable. The screened in porch was divine ! We enjoyed eating on the deck and using the kayaks provided —my husband and son caught several fish using the fishing poles provided ! We had a lot of plans for our trip but honestly could have just stayed at the house and enjoyed it the whole time! Great restaurants nearby …house was super clean with all of the amenities and cooking was an option too. There was an amazing comprehensive guide with everything you would need to know. The owners were super responsive before during and after our trip-checking to make sure we had everything we needed . The owners must love this house due to how it was maintained—we loved it too and are so sad to leave….a perfect place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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