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Charming cottage by the sea

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming cottage by the sea

Charming waterfront cottage for rent by week or month in historic Guilford, CT. Swim, paddleboard, and kayak from the front of the house; a beautiful, sandy, private beach is just steps away. The house is located in Mulberry Point, a quiet beach community approximately 2.5 miles from the historic Guilford green. Frequently listed as one of Connecticut's prettiest communities, Guilford's "downtown" boasts restaurants, historic homes, boutiques, a book store and library, coffee shops and patisseries. A short car trip will take you to Yale University, the Connecticut river, Gillette castle, Goodspeed Opera House, Mystic Seaport and many more Connecticut landmarks.

Property manager

Kathy

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Waterfront Vacation
Charming Waterfront Vacation Cottage Guilford
Charming Waterfront Vacation Cottage Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Guilford, CT

What's nearby

  • Chaffinch Island State Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Guilford Art Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Hammonasset Beach State Park - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Yale University - 25 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Guilford Station - 8 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ashley's Ice Cream Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage by the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming cottage by the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage by the sea?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage by the sea located?

Nestled on the beach, this Guilford vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chaffinch Island State Park, Guilford Art Center, and Hyland House Museum. Bishops Orchard and Winery and Henry Whitfield State Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Charming cottage by the sea Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D., Unionville, CT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and lovely neighborhood
Beautiful water views from 1st and 2nd floors. Relaxing property right on the water. My children had a blast using the kayak and paddle board. We appreciated that life jackets were available. Very quiet neighborhood with a 3 minute walk to the association beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z., Woodland HIlls, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mulberry Point Paradise
We absolutely loved the views, tides, and location. Went kayaking and SUP almost every day. Sunrises were stunning. The cottage was simple and perfect. A gem. We enjoyed going to the Guilford green for walks, errands, throwing a football, etc. We would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly T., Arlington Heights IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Calm on Mulberry Point
A charming vintage cottage with a panoramic view of Long Island Sound. Enjoy the water, collect shells, wake to the sunrise. We connected with nature and the lovely neighborhood. Everything you need is generously provided. Minutes away from Guilford's fabulous restaurants, book store and bakery. A true gem, I hope we can return soon..
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Helen S., Litchfield, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heavenly View
The description on VRBO was quite accurate. It was a basic, cozy waterfront cottage. Very workable kitchen, comfortable beds, lots of extra linens, lots of room to relax both inside and out. There was a negative, however: a few windows were not working properly, two were unable to be cranked shut and had to be pushed shut from the outside and a few were totally missing the crank mechanism. Some window replacement is definitely needed. And, in the kitchen, there was a mouse, which I killed. This definitely is a waterfront property- -absolutely magnificent views.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Weston, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Location
We had the most wonderful stay at this home. The location is amazing, truly waterfront, with gorgeous views from the main living area and main bedroom. The house had room for our family of 3 to spread out and enjoy different spaces. One thing I really liked was that the house wasn’t cluttered with unnecessary furniture - so many beach rentals feel stuffed with furniture and decor, but this house felt open and airy with lots of room for our daughter to set up her toys on the floor. The decor felt timeless and casually classy. I was also very impressed by the selection of books, puzzles and games. We have spent several vacations renting houses sort of near the beach where the house becomes just a home base where you sleep and eagerly get out in the morning. This was totally different - we didn’t even want to leave the house - the house WAS the vacation. We can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Authentic, vintage family cottage
This is a much loved family cottage in a stellar location directly on the water, nestled amongst other cedar shake cottages of roughly the same vintage. Our stay was in the winter and we found the heating system to be a bit sluggish, especially in the kitchen, although the upstairs bedrooms were toasty. Be aware that the upstairs twin bedroom has only a curtain separating it from the hallway, and lacks curtains on the exterior window. The fireplace and well-stocked bookshelf, including books written by the owners family (!), were a very nice unexpected bonus. The bathrooms and kitchen, in which we cooked a full Thanksgiving dinner, are very functional but showing their age. To us this added to the charm and authenticity of the property but it might not appeal to all renters. Another unexpected bonus was the extensive network of hiking trails in Cockaponset state forest, with a trailhead just a few miles from the house. We greatly appreciated the owners opening their home to renters, and very much enjoyed the comfortable, family feel of the cottage, and of course the amazing location.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Location!
The setting is spectacular! Gorgeous sunrises every morning -set right on the water's edge. Host is very helpful, accommodating, and communication was wonderful. Charming home with great selection of books and games.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sudarat O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clam, relaxing, and beautiful view!
Me, my husband and family members that stayed with us very much enjoyed the calmness and the beauty of the property. The view is amazing. It's very convenient that we can just take out the kayak right there to enjoy the out door activity!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Very nice home! Kitchen is so much bigger than expected. With so many windows, we were stunned by the ocean view when we first walked in. Just beautiful! The home is wide open, lots of space on the first floor. Anything we needed was there. Love that there is a bathroom on each floor. It was a very hot week but there were plenty of fans to use. Loved seeing the tides come in and out. Kathy was so easy to communicate with. This is a really nice place to stay. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cary S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guilford views
It is an older hime (built in 1910) as such it has many cosmetic 'wrinkles' that need attention. However, the view is spectacular and we were very comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024