Short Beach Coastal Cottage

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning

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Branford, CT

East Haven Town Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Yale University
‪11 min drive‬
Yale-New Haven Hospital
‪12 min drive‬
New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

This charming sun filled cottage is located in the Short Beach community of Branford, CT. It has a mixture of old world charm with new amenities. The perfect place for you to experience all the things New England has to offer. Relax along the sandy shores, take a swim or explore Long Island Sound in kayaks (2) or on bikes (2) which are provided. Excellent for walking, 2 miles of continuous sidewalks along the shore. Located on a quite inlet w/ sandy Bay beach, beautiful sun rises, all less than 500ft from the cottage as well as Yale Corinthian Yacht Club (Yale Sailing). Large open living space, great for family gatherings. Two excellent restaurants within walking distance. 45 minutes to Mohegan Sun Casino or 50 minutes to Foxwoods Casino. Many local breweries within town, 5.5 miles to YNHH & Yale University and approximately 15 miles to Quinnipiac University. So many things to do or just relax at home away from home!!

Property manager

Catherine Lane

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING of any kind.

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

About the neighborhood

Branford

Located in Branford, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at West Rock Ridge State Park and Quinnipiac River State Park, while Shoreline Trolley Museum and Pardee Morris House are cultural highlights. Lighthouse Point Carousel and Connecticut Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

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What's nearby

East Haven Town Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Shoreline Trolley Museum - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Stony Creek Brewery - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Yale University - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
Yale-New Haven Hospital - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

Branford Station - 9 min drive
New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
‪Smoothie King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Short Beach Coastal Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Short Beach Coastal Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short Beach Coastal Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Short Beach Coastal Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Double Beach, Shoreline Trolley Museum, and Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center. East Haven Town Beach and Victoria Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Sep 12, 2024

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

Great charm and loving care

It was really evident that the hosts enjoy this project. Very nice people and everything was tip top.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Aug 26, 2024

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

A Coastal Haven with Warm Hospitality

Our two-week stay at this Branford cottage was nothing short of perfection. Nestled near Long Island Sound, the location offers a short walk to the neighborhood beach and a serene atmosphere. The cottage itself is cozy and well-appointed, providing all the comforts of home. What truly sets this rental apart are the gracious hosts. Their warmth and attentiveness ensured we felt welcome throughout our stay. Their adorable dogs, Elsie and Cookie, added an extra layer of charm to the experience. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or a base to explore the Connecticut shoreline, this cottage is an ideal choice. We're already dreaming of our next visit!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

Jul 31, 2024

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

Hometown visit

Really great to spend time in a beautiful place where I was lucky to grow up. Our cottage was like our home for 3 weeks and hosts nearby for any questions. Friends who came to visit also loved it. .

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jogie M.

May 22, 2024

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

Perfect family gathering place

The beach cottage was perfect for our family. We were in Connecticut for a graduation ceremony with family coming from 3 different states. We were only 10-15 min from the university, had access to many restaurants and were able to relax and spend time together in a cozy,very well furnished and beautifully decorated home. It’s a lovely area to stroll around and a short walk to the beach. We sincerely recommended staying here, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 8, 2023

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

Branford Cottage

Nice cottage just a short distance away from the water. Hosts very nice!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Sep 4, 2023

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

Short beach experience

A beautiful house, great location. Things close by to do, eat, or whatever. Also a comfortable place to do nothing. Most likely going to try to stay here again next year

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Jul 31, 2023

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

Cozy Getaway

The house was clean and in a great location in Branford (Short Beach). Owner was responsive with any questions I had and provided a binder with great activities and locations to visit during our stay. 10 out of 10, would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William E H.

Jul 31, 2023

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

Peaceful

The house is sweet. Clean, well kept. Thank you for having us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H., Wilmington, North Carolina

Jul 24, 2023

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

Short stay in a wonderful cottage

The cottage is really well equipped, comfortable, and convenient to many things we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Jul 18, 2023

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

Relaxing and Cozy

As soon as we stepped through the door of this home, it was clear how our stay was going to be. This home was cozy, bright, clean, well stocked and all around relaxing! Due to circumstances out of control of the owner and community the beach down the street was closed, but that didn’t take away from the beauty of the community and it gave us a chance to explore and find a public beach only 20 minutes away. I couldn’t recommend this home enough for someone that is looking to relax, unwind and reconnect with family and/or friends!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise W., West Babylon

Jul 17, 2023

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

Birthday weekend

Great cottage. Clean, comfortable and cozy. It had everything we needed. We wanted to try a new place that we had never been to and to do the Thimble Islands cruise. Rosso Vino restaurant was good. Food was delicious!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

Jul 13, 2023

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

Gem!

This cottage was delightful!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Jun 27, 2023

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

Hidden Gem

The cottage was clean, well furnished and in the Short Beach community. Very close to beautiful coves connected to Long Island Sound. Excellent!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Jun 8, 2023

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

Branford stay

The house is lovely, comfortable, and well-equipped. The location is charming and the area was a delight to explore. There were Osprey flying right over the house taking fish to the nest. We enjoyed the trails and the quiet. I grew up in SE CT, so I'm used to a beautiful coast, but this area is impressive. My niece and I had a lovely stay. Thank you to our host.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023