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Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Branford, CT
  • Double Beach
    2 min drive
  • Little Italy
    2 min drive
  • Branford Station
    8 min drive
  • Bridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial)
    33 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Branford

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Branford, within a 15-minute drive of Yale University and Yale-New Haven Hospital. .This cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Farm River State Park and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Double Beach.

What's nearby

  • East Haven Town Beach - 4 min drive
  • Shoreline Trolley Museum - 4 min drive
  • Stony Creek Brewery - 5 min drive
  • Yale University - 10 min drive
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 8 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoothie King - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals

If you want a great place to walk to Restaurants, local post office, private beach, trails,Trolley Museum, with a 5 minute drive to Stony Creek Brewery, the Shoreline East Train Station and Branford's town center or visit New Haven either by bus, train or car in about 10 minutes, this is the place.
It's location is in one of Branford's desirable and historic beach communities.
Our charming 2 bedroom cottage with it's wrap around front porch has a warmth that is bright, comfortable and inviting. The wood and tile floors offer a clean and open feel. The bedrooms also with wood floors are bright and comfortable. One of the bedrooms has a window seat with views of the river, it is a great room to take in the natural light and read or just sit and relax.
The location is great and our home with it's charm and comfort is a must see.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cozy Home Short Beach Private Beach New Haven Area Colleges
Cozy Home Short Beach Private Beach New Haven Area Colleges

Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RANDY C S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot for a short stay
The hosts were great - very responsive. Location was convenient. The cottage is a little quirky in its layout, but we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

M S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home
What else can I say about this home it is absolutely beautiful They are sure to have it fully equipped they thought of everything toilet paper to coffee to wine they are the perfect hosts. I brought my dog and they have a nice little patio out in the yard he was able to run around there a little bit and do his thing. Across the street there is the beach and a trail and lighthouse Park is only a few minutes away and that was very nice as well. They are a lovely couple that on the home we are extremely grateful to both of them we had a wonderful weekend my family was delighted the beds were comfortable the couch was comfortable and the house was completely clean so thank you so much for a lovely weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky cottage
The cottage was sweet and clean. The stairs are very steep and the street noisy. The bathroom door sticks and is noisy when it Is opened from the inside. Only one small cookie sheet. No real baking supplies like pie pans and rolling pin for example. No guest parking which was a bit of a problem at first for family who wanted to visit with us. Owner lives next door and was responsive to our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolores K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place to stay, it was perfect for 2! And The host went over and beyond.. went out and bought a blender once we were there, since I needed one and let us use his grill when we had a lot to cook at once for my sons friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage by the best little beach
Loved my stay at this cottage! Plenty of space, probably too much space for just me :) Wonderful little touches such as fresh filtered water, bottle of wine etc. Super convenient to the best little beach, which was what I was looking for. Definitely on a busy street though. That would be the only potential down side.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice small house
Good place in a nice area, good beach, nice owners with minimal pots and pans for cooking on a surprisingly busy (in August) and noisy street given the low speed limit and stop sign. We're full time travelers
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Beach
Lovely beach cottage with yard, close to Short Beach, attentive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right for us!
This was the cutest little cottage! Just right for my wife and I and our two dogs. The inside was very charming and it was stocked with everything we needed. We especially loved the location as it was close to everything and convenient for our family we visited close by. We liked that it had a small fenced yard out back for the dogs and there was also a fenced dog park nearby. The hosts were very accommodating and answered any questions we had. We would definitely stay here on our next trip to the area. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Comfortable, well stocked and great location! Owner very responsive.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
Nice neighborhood but busy location right near a stop sign locals fly through. Driveway extremely tough only access on main road owner requests park close to house to give him access to his house next door and has some areas blocked with garbage cans which makes more than one car visiting impossible.I had to confirm to the owner we needed the second bed made up even though I clearly booked for 2 adults 2 kids so needed all 3 beds. The four poster in the master creaks every time you move and the guest room second bed is more of a temporary cot than a bed, bedrooms very tight. Downstairs is better with enough space for 4 Electricity went off when family was getting ready for my wedding and owner came over to reset / restart it which was good I booked it for family as it was my wedding that weekend and noticed a mark on the counter and a tray of water in the oven on arrival that we thought was very strange , my family forgot to take a picture as requested and busy with my wedding I forgot to mention to the owner. We were charged for damages we did not do and I am not happy with the owners insistence he checked the property before we arrived as he clearly did not. I have never had less than a great review left or received and am disappointed .
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Joel was very responsive and made this stay outstanding. Great area for our dog and nice areas to walk in.. definitely will stay again when we are in the area. Thank you Joel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Living room was a little tight for 4 adults, but we definitely made it work. We were in town for mom's 80th birthday, and this home was within 2 miles. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was the perfect little house in a beautiful area.
The location was a perfect home base for all of the sights we planned on visiting. Joel was a wonderful host and responsive to all our needs. Our only regret was the weather kept us from enjoying the front porch which would have been a great place for morning coffee. The property is very charming.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

catherine j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
I loved this experience. My sister and I wanted a quick getaway from city life. Within 2 hours we were transported to such a quaint home -- so comfortable, clean and cozy. I am still missing the wrap around porch. The home is so close to so many little towns.. for antiquing and and good food! So close to the coast -- and the tour of Thimble Islands! Wow! Our host gave us a tip for the MOST glorious beach! Such a memorable time. I We plan to book again ! Soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chopin before wedfing
Very clean cute house very near where we needed to be for wedding at Bill Miller castle
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We had a lovely time - the place was very sweet, as advertised, and Joel was a lovely and attentive host! Would definitely stay there again if we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little house
We really enjoyed our stay in this cute little house. It had everything we needed and even more and it is located in a convenient location. Everything was spotless and the owner was really attentive, polite and provided us with all the information that we might need during our stay. We will stay there again if we visit this area in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect homebase
House was very cozy, had all the amenities in case we had forgotten anything at home. Joel was the perfect level of attentive, checking in just before, once we were there, and responding to questions in a timely manner. The location was perfect for our purposes.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Darling older home! Owner was wonderful to deal with. He was quite attentive. Place has bedrooms on 2nd floor and restroom on first. Something to consider for those of us over a certain age! Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Connecticut getaway
My friend and I stayed at this house to celebrate our birthdays. It is in the cutest neighborhood and has great owners. The location was amazing we did day trips to Boston and New York City from here. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an amazing place to get away in Connecticut in the New England area
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

JACKIE F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This home away from home was just what my family needed who were visiting for a short stay. The neighborhood itself was beautiful and very close to the ocean. We enjoyed walking our dogs around the area, and found it be be very scenic and very beautiful. The home is modest and comfortable. We enjoyed watching movies together in the evening with the fireplace space heater on. If my family returns again we’d love to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucien V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay away from home
We needed a short stay away from home, and Joel's property was a great option for us! We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daija V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Cottage
We had a delightful experience renting Joel's adorable cottage by the beach. The cottage is cute, comfortable and clean. Joel was a great and helpful host. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
The house was clean, well-equipped, and conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Shoreline Cottage
This cottage was really cute in a nice neighborhood across from a beach and a park. Cozy and lovely inside. We had a great Christmas stay. I didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020