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Direct waterfront renovated cottage.

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Exterior
Aerial view
Aerial view
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Madison, CT
  • Place, Hammonasset Beach State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hammonasset Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor

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

2 Outdoor Showers

Towels provided · Shower only

Downstairs

Towels provided · Toilet

Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Direct waterfront renovated cottage.

Newly renovated cottage. Direct waterfront home in Madison’s most desirable waterfront area. Four bedrooms, 2 full and one 1/2 bath. Outdoor private shower. Sleeps 7. Walk to the Madison beach hotel and into town (restaurants, shops, grocery store, cvs, starbucks) or along Madison’s beautiful coastline. Bike to hammonaset state park along the green mile trail. Beautiful green lawn from your deck to the Long Island sound. At low tide, there is sand between our seawall and rock outcroppings where you can walk & put a chair & enjoy the sunshine. There also is a sandy beach (regardless of the tide) approximately 6 homes away that you can use. See photos. There is room for 6 cars to park on rock driveway. Enjoy all Madison has to offer from the best view in town. Short walk to Madison Beach Hotel for outdoor/indoor dining , spa and entertainment. Also, a short walk to Madison Beach Club and Madison Country Club which are for members only.

Air conditioning units in June, July & August. One ac unit is based for family room and dining room. All three upstairs bedrooms have ceiling fans and will have individual AC units. There is no heat in the cottage. April & October can be chili, but beautiful! There is a wall heater that heats the family room and dining area.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Owners shall bear no liability financial or otherwise if on account entering property or upon your use & occupancy you, your guests-continued below
& agents shall contract Covid-19. We have neither tested the property for evidence of COVID-19. Renter must follow all CDC COVID-19 rules.
Renter or guests does not have Covid-19 or symptoms of Covid -19.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Madison

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Madison Center, a neighbourhood in Madison. Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets and North Madison Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hammonasset Beach State Park and Meigs Point Nature Center. Anna Mia's and RJ Julia Booksellers are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Madison, CT

What's nearby

  • Hammonasset Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Hammonasset Beach - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Clinton Town Beach - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 15 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 6 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct waterfront renovated cottage. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Direct waterfront renovated cottage. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct waterfront renovated cottage. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Direct waterfront renovated cottage. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Madison Center cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Deacon John Grave House, Anna Mia's and RJ Julia Booksellers. Scranton Memorial Library and Allis-Bushnell House and Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km). Madison Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was very clean and communications were excellent. Location was excellent and it was a nice quiet getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Short stay

Excellent property and great location. Will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property in a great location. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location! Super attentive and response host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful. Great hosts in constant communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and the views were amazing! Everything you need for a great vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location! Well kept and very clean cottage. Owners very accommodating and accessible. Would definitely recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great cottage on LI Sound

Beautiful location on water, comfortable cottage
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the house is nicely modeled on the inside. Good bathroom space. Kitchen well appointed. Appreciative of the portable a/c units while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time at this gem of a home. Everything you could ask for in a say at the beach. Well kept, clean, and private. Walk to several restaurants or Madison town center. Easy drives to other locations. Renee and Bryan were incredible communicators and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Nice relaxing stay

Great long weekend with the family - walking distance to the downtown and restaurants. Property sits among multi million dollar homes. A simple, un-cluttered, cottage type house. Cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

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

Great place

Perfect stay in Madison. Beautiful location. Clean and comfy house. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Great location

Enjoyed our stay. House is in a great location. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine J.

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

Wonderful

A wonderful beach cottage in a wonderful neighborhood. Owner was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could not have had a better week!!! The cottage was quite possibly the best we’ve ever stayed in. So clean and had everything we could need. Even on the warmer days we were never uncomfortable, it gets a great breeze! The porch is heavenly, as is the view from the upstairs master. Our boys had a blast exploring the rocks and tide pools and our baby girl was content to play on the sand or the beautiful lawn. Just a short walk to the park and Surf Club which we did everyday and great restaurants so close as well. Hosts were super great and so kind, even offered to come bring the barrels to the street for us on garbage pickup day. We had so much fun and made the best memories! Been staying in Madison for decades and we hope this can be our new go to cottage for many years to come!! Love, the Franzosas
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Madison Waterfront Cottage

Home was very charming and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald Q.

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

Great Stay!

*****
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

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

Best weekend getaway!

We had the best weekend away at this cozy (and uber clean!) cottage with the most stunning view. The kids loved splashing in the water and we loved the peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Seniors on the water

Beautiful location on Long Island Sound
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

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

Beach getaway

All three generations thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Having grown up in Madison, it was fun to stay in one of the original beachhouses I remember from my childhood, and to show my grandchildren around town. The kids particularly loved swimming and exploring the rocks and tidal pools - just as my siblings and I did so many years ago!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher O.

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

Perfect relaxing vacation

Property was exactly as pictured, incredibly cozy and perfect for a relaxing vacation on the water. Coffee in the morning or snacks/cocktails in the afternoon on the front porch was wonderful. Kids enjoyed playing in the yard, on the beach and on the rocks in the ocean. Would stay here again without any hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie T.

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

beautiful view

safe wonderful community
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Vacation for three.

Lovely spot, kind owner, summer breezes and sun. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol k.

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

Magical spot on the Connecticut coast

We enjoyed every minute of our stay. So close to town yet quiet and peaceful with our private view of LI Sound from the porch, the master and the kitchen. We had a family emergency and were still able to relax a bit by virtue of this gem of a home. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

laila b.

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

Wonderful Stay

What a lovely cottage on the water. Everything was perfect. Very clean with simple, classic decor. Close to town. We visit Madison every summer to see friends and family. This was by far the best Vrbo! Didn’t want to leave. Looking forward to staying again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

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Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the view and it’s proximity to everything Madison has to offer. Located on one of the best streets in Madison. Walking or biking distance to everything. This classic New England cottage has original charm and we knew we could keep the charm and add to it with our renovation. Plenty of room to park and beautiful lawn between home and the Long Island Sound.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful renovated waterfront cottage on a beautiful street.

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