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Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space

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Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

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

Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space

Escape to this adorable 3-bedroom solar cottage on Pot Island in the Thimble Islands. With 3 queen beds and 2 twin beds, this cozy retreat is perfect for families or friends looking for an private getaway. The bathroom is well-equipped for your needs. A phenomenal place to call homebase while you're away, we hope you enjoy your stay.

This single family home sits on 1 acer of land on a private island with use of two docks. The kitchen was renovated in 2024 and there is a large gas grill for use. The house has a two large decks, perfect for gathering at meal times. The front deck is covered and the back deck is uncovered. There is also a small back deck off the primary bedroom with an outdoor shower with amazingly strong water pressure.

The home is solar and propane powered. The solar system supports the house, including lights, ceiling fan, phone/computer chargers, and the refrigerator. There are limitations with a solar home including absolutely no use of a hair dryer. The propane runs the stove and instant hot water heater.

The island is shared with two other homes, out of sight from this dwelling, each on their acer of land. There is a passenger ferry that runs every hour on the hour to get to and from the private location.

You can learn more about The Thimble Islands via these links:
https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/travel/24explorer.html
https://connecticuthistory.org/the-thimble-islands-little-islands-with-a-big-history/
https://www.thimbleislands.com/
https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticutmagazine/explore/article/explore-thimble-islands-and-stony-creek-18206599.php

This place is the perfect location to sit back, relax, swim, take a sail, watch the sun set with a glass of wine, go for a paddle board ride and/or read a book.

If you are looking for a longer or shorter stay, please reach out, we are open to a discussion. Thank you!

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

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Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

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Branford, CT

What's nearby

  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Stony Creek Brewery - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Double Beach - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Yale University - 20 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital - 21 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Guilford Station - 14 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • Pacileos Apizza Pasta
  • ‪Shoreline Cafe and Catering - ‬12 min drive
  • Stony Creek Brewery
  • ‪Hornets Nest Deli - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space located?

Situated in Branford, this cottage is steps from Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Stony Creek Museum. Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center and Rose Vineyards are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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