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"This was an amazing place to stay. Beautiful property and EXCELLENT hosts! Thank you!"

"We loved our trip. The cottage is beautifully done and the views incredible. We appreciated the hospitality extended by our host (and Nico the dog!) and enjoyed exploring the nearby woodland. Our kids are already asking if we can go back and visit again. "

"This was a great spot to stay with my wife, another couple, and my dog! The house is small - especially downstairs. But it is extremely well thought out and space is used as effectively as can be. Upstairs had 2 good sized bedrooms with king beds and a nicely renovated bathroom with a great shower. The house is located in a small, cute, and a bit of an unusual neighborhood. Very quiet. Very safe feel. But not too good for much dog walking and parking is super tight. Owner was very good with...

"We all liove the various Connecticut shore towns, and Ild Lyme was delightful. We revisited some favorite spots, and discovered a few new ones. The vintage appliances were particularly nice to find, and looking at old photos, we realized that the original cottage was really 100 years old!"

"Nice place in quiet neighborhood with great owner. "

"We loved the antique house filled with family treasures. We spent many peaceful hours by the firepit looking over the river. The location is great, close to restaurants and stores. Amy is a wonderful host, checking in with us to make sure everything was okay. Thank you Amy. "

"The location was perfect. Very comfortable."

"Spent a weekend in this cottage while attending an event for my daughter. Very cozy and comfortable. Host was great, with excellent communication. Renovations are taking place in adjacent units, however it did not impact my stay. Highly recommend. "

"A wonderful cottage in a great community at Point O Woods Beach. The host was incredibly helpful, responsive and did everything to make our stay a memorable one. Thank you so much!"

"We had a couple of out of town events in the are this past weekend, and it was also my birthday, so we decided to stay somplace special. The Granite Lodge Carriage hose was all of that! Beautifully decorated and furnished with lots of special touches from the host! We would definitely recommend, and will!"

"Overall it was a nice relaxing stay. Nice and clean. Lots of sun through the back windows. Amenities were much appreciated, in kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms."

"I picked this rental because I recognized it as soon as I saw it! I grew up 5 houses from here. The rental was immaculate, the beach beautiful….home. Owners were very nice and helpful. They say you can’t go home again but I got pretty close! Fantastic spot. I’ll be back!"