Cozy cottage, with water views, steps from West Beach and Coral Sands Beach. A wonderful family community with many recreational activities in the area. Many popular seafood, and Italian Restaurants as well as shopping outlets. Large boating Marina and Elks Club also very close to the cottage. Two casinos, Moheghan Sun and Foxwoods, 45 min from cottage. Shopping Outlet in Westbrook and Clinton. Marquee Cinemas in town. Many antique shops to browse through. Please note: July, August and September (4 night minimum). No pets allowed.
Property manager
Donna Bongiorni
Languages
English
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About the area
Westbrook
Located near the beach, this cottage is in Westbrook Center, a neighbourhood in Westbrook. Hammonasset Beach State Park and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Stay and Play LLC and Saybrook Country Barn. Essex Steam Train and Sweet Martha's are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Westbrook, CT
What's nearby
Westbrook Town Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Tanger Outlets - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
Hammonasset Beach State Park - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
Harvey's Beach - 17 min drive - 9.3 km
Getting around
Old Saybrook Station - 13 min drive
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Bill's Seafood Restaurant - 3 min drive
Dairy Queen - 4 min drive
Cuckoo's Nest - 6 min drive
Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - 4 min drive
Alforno Ristorante and Brick Oven Pizzeria - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy, Beach Cottage on West Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Cozy, Beach Cottage on West Beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy, Beach Cottage on West Beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cozy, Beach Cottage on West Beach located?
Located in Westbrook Center, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Westbrook Town Beach and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Tanger Outlets. Clinton Plaza Shopping Center and Adam Stanton House and General Store Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property is an older cottage, but exactly what we were expecting. I stayed with my sister and 90-year old father, and we enjoyed the beach and several local restaurants. The kitchen was well equipped, and the house was neat and clean. The only issue we had was that the weather was quite hot, and the air conditioner in the house struggled to keep the bedrooms cool. Aside from that, our stay was great.
Cottage was clean, owners were very responsive to our communications, owners gave us good tips on local restaurants and shopping, convenient location in close proximity to the water
All went well and enjoyed our stay . Husband had back surgery x 2 in past year. The areas of raised flooring in house were a concern /trip hazard.
Neighbors very friendly, nice community 👍
The cottage was the perfect spot for my nephew’s wedding in Westbrook, and some beach time in-between. Coral Sands beach was really great and a short walk. Dave was very responsive and answered our questions quickly. We would stay again if ever down that way.
Just as advertised, quaint cottage with open floorplan, beachy decor and short walk to shore. Communication was fast thru the VRBO app. The deck umbrella needed repair and owner was quick to respond and replace. Having a full kitchen, charcoal grill, washer and dryer and 3 bedrooms so close to shore (0.1m) makes this property a hidden gem! Three window fans and 2 oscillating fans allowed for plenty of air circulation while we vacationed last week of Aug. As Elks members we frequented the lodge close-by for lunch and dinner, as well as Bill’s Seafood, Lobster Landing and Shanks. I hope the owners rent it out next year as we cannot wait to come back!
We had a great weekend with the beach a stone throw away!! Our 10 year old daughter and 13 year old son had there own little rooms in this quaint beach house. We were able to walk to most places and had less than a 2 mile drive to anything that was a little too far to walk to. Donna and David are great hosts, the beach is great, and the neighborhood is friendly. We had a well needed wonderful weekend.
Made the most of a dated, well apportioned cottage
We knew there wouldn't be air conditioning and misjudged how hot that meant the cottage would be at night even with fans blowing. The sink, toilet, and shower were all dated and could use an update to make the place nicer. How about a spare roll of toilet paper? And no spare tissue box or paper towel. These little details matter. The cottage was clean and well apportioned. Not a great choice for the middle of summer given the lack of A/C. Knowing guests would use the fans, could the fans have been cleaned up? They were full of dust and looked like they haven't been used for years. Location was great and the neighborhood was quiet. Compared to the other high-end hotels in the area, this was a good deal. Communication with the owners was easy and fast.
The day we were suppose to check in the owner calls to tell us that he has to reimburse our money and cancel our reservation due to electrical issue. He was so rude and did not care how inconvenient it was to cancel at the last minute. Also he said guess left a note there was an electrical issue at 11am. We were suppose to check in at 3pm. Cleaning practice states there is a 24 hour vacancy between guess. Thats a lie and inconsiderate. When voicing my concerns he hung up the phone in my face. So unprofessional, unpleasant and disrespectful!!!!!!
This rustic cottage has all the amenities you need to just show up and enjoy your stay.
We were close to shopping for our teens, seafood dining and steps away from west beach for strolling in the sand and watching the sunset.
We relaxed on the decks - one with a brisk salt air breeze and a back deck that was a bit more sheltered from the breezes.
The minute we walked in we were at home . The casual beach theme, clean and extremely comfortable beds and linens were the magic touch for sure. We would go back hands down . No fuss no problems just a real nice experience . Why would anyone ever want to stay in a stuffy hotel when they could spread out and really relax while on vacation or just attending a family function like us .Thanks well done Donna and David ! Mary Ann happy customer !
Nice old ocean view cottage with deck, but small driveway. Short walk to beach. Good accommodations, especially with washer & dryer. Very needed restfully stay! Thank you.
Location location location! Perfect for a beach vacation!
Our family loved the close vicinity to the beach. 2 beaches are within a couple minute walk (one private/one public). We also spent part of a day at Hammonasset State park which was a fun adventure and great place to swim! Towels and a few beach chairs are provided at the cabin. The neighbors are friendly. The cabin is warm (no AC) but there are a lot of fans available for use so it cools down at night. The cabin is funky and inviting. It felt like we were staying at Nana’s beach house…if only our Nana was cool enough to have a beach house!!
Did not disappoint one bit! Will be back again for sure!
Ericka B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
About the host
Hosted by Donna Bongiorni
Why they chose this property
If you want to relax on your vacation, this is the spot! The beach is steps away from the cottage and the neighborhood is clean and very family oriented. Many great restaurants in Westbrook and the surrounding Shoreline towns.