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Hawks Nest Beach Cottage-Views of Long Island Sound-Tranquil+Relaxing-3br

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A single-story house with a covered porch, a brick chimney, and a small front yard.
A house with a 'For Rent' sign, a covered porch, and two blue picnic tables on a grassy lawn.
A view from a window overlooking a sandy beach, a house, and a tree.
A room with two beds, each with striped bedding and a headboard. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Porch or veranda
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Old Lyme, CT
  • Place, Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocky Neck State Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Hawks Nest Beach Cottage-Views of Long Island Sound-Tranquil+Relaxing-3br

3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage with view of Long Island Sound. Screened front porch for relaxing and enjoying the views. Spacious yard for outdoor entertaining. Short walk to beach access on Hawks Nest Road. Visit the local general store for beachwear, gifts/souvenirs, snacks, etc.
Wi-Fi, cable TV and DVD player available.

********NO PETS allowed*******

*Please be advised the beach across the street and many others in the area are private property.*

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
Outside only. Please dispose of butts properly

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please remove all trash/recycling- put in appropriate bins (trash=blue; recycling=green). Please roll bins to the "curb" for pick up. Do not leave any food, etc in the cupboards, fridge or freezer.
Please turn off all lights, Make sure heat thermostat is in off position. Lock all doors and windows and put keys back in lock box. Please leave cottage in clean and satisfactory condition.
Make sure to check for all personal belongings in drawers, under beds and behind doors. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1537596vb
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Old Lyme

Located in Old Lyme, this cottage is near the beach. Florence Griswold Museum and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center and Flanders Plaza Shopping Center. Ocean Beach Park and The Book Barn are also worth visiting. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Old Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Rocky Neck State Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lyme Academy of Fine Arts - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • The Book Barn - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Rocky Neck State Beach - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 11 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 12 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lyme Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coffee’s Country Market & Catering - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Essex - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawks Nest Beach Cottage-Views of Long Island Sound-Tranquil+Relaxing-3br pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hawks Nest Beach Cottage-Views of Long Island Sound-Tranquil+Relaxing-3br?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hawks Nest Beach Cottage-Views of Long Island Sound-Tranquil+Relaxing-3br?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hawks Nest Beach Cottage-Views of Long Island Sound-Tranquil+Relaxing-3br?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hawks Nest Beach Cottage-Views of Long Island Sound-Tranquil+Relaxing-3br located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Rocky Neck State Park. Old Lyme Historical Society and Ferry Landing State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute cottage -
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beach house! It was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing week. The location was perfect, just a short walk to the water, which made it so easy to spend our days at the beach. Our kids had an absolute blast, and the house was a great place to come back to after a day in the sun. Overall, we had an amazing vacation and made so many great memories. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a family-friendly beach getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our first time staying in this cottage, but we certainly plan to return! We had a wonderful week there, and communications with Liz were so easy, punctual and helpful! Thank you for the opportunity to stay there!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and convenient cottage perfect for a summer vacation. It was a joy to sip coffee in the morning on the enclosure sed porch and listen to the waves crash.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing !!! You could see the water right from the front porch and where the family sat nightly .. there is a walk to the public beach that’s less than 5 min walk small but all the family’s there were great and super friendly . A small wagon next time we would bring just for easy carrying of all day beach assecories . If so nice to walk right to the general store within a few mins to grab ice, donuts or a slush puppy after a hot day at the beach ! The cottage is basic so clean and perfect with everything you need . The only thing we suggest is a bigger table in the porch to fit a family or 4-6 every night I wanted to come back to eat and listen to the ocean with the whole family. And maybe ceiling fans in the bedroom but other than that I’m thinking of booking 2 weeks next year such a great little relaxing neighborhood. This is a diamond in the ruff you don’t want to miss out on ty for the stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Another Good Vacation

Very clean and comfortable. Another enjoyable stay at our favorite vacation location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Great cottage & great location!

Really enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage! Such a great place to finish out our summer, everything was perfect! Thank you Liz!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

valerie m.

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

Amazing location, great house, up front and easy renting exp

A spacious 3 bedroom, with equipped if not fancy kitchen perfect for the beach rental exp. Located on a dead end with little traffic & the best water view for your $, my daughter and I both finally leaned how to break and turn on a bike! Thank you for a wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheri L.

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

Cute and quaint!

Lovely little cottage that had everything we needed for a relaxing week at the beach. Very clean and ready for us when we showed up! We absolutely loved that this is the first place we stayed that didn't have decorations on every surface, making it impossible to find places for our things. We had plenty of room to unpack and settle in. Having the grass yard made for a great spot to play games and the backyard marsh had interesting birds and wildlife to keep the kids entertained. Communication with the owner was simple, helpful and responsive. We have had bad customer experiences the last few years with a rental company by the shore, so this was exactly the opposite of that and exactly what I was looking for in a vrbo experience. Would definitely rent here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Secret GardenStudio's A.

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

Cute & Cozy Beach Getaway!!!

Very nice people to deal with, 👍...Very cute and clean 3 bedroom with an amazing screened in porch. Much bigger than it looked in pics. Just a really enjoyable family Beach neighborhood. We met very nice people...everyone is VERY friendly! Awesome little store with everything you need and gift stuff! We couldn't of been happier and I would HIGHLY recommend if you are looking for a nice family friendly relaxing and fun vacation!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Great Vacay!

We had a wonderful Indian Summer week at this cottage. It was clean and neat and well maintained and our short stay was very pleasant. We even went swimming, in October! We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison T.

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

Best time at the shore

Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adeline H.

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

Perfect!

Lovely community of people! The shore/beach was perfect. We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet U.

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

Darling cottage with numerous amenities, very well-stocked kitchen, lots of drawers and closets

We were very pleased with the cottage. We would be happy to return there in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miranda C.

Perfect spring get away !

My family and I stayed at this cottage for spring break 2019. Everything was great , the cottage is very clean and seemed to be well maintained. Although we had a slight problem with the lock Liz and her husband made sure to help us right away. It rained a lot During our stay so we didn’t get much beach time but when we did it was amazing , quiet and relaxing And on the days that we stayed in , the kids enjoyed the video games, board games & puzzles at the cottage . In the kitchen you’ll find everything you need to prepare your meals all you need to bring is your food , towels & bed sheets . The WiFi worked well and the smart tv was a plus for watching Netflix Hulu and even listening to pandora. It was a nice spring get away and we can’t wait to return next year and continue making memories at HNB . Thank you Wyskiel family for Making sure we enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie S.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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