Ennis Cottage - A vacation by the sea!

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A residential house with a front porch, a lawn, and potted plants.
A patio with four chairs and a small round table.
A living room with a beige sofa, a blue and white striped rug, and a vintage suitcase.
A wooden table with a clear glass pitcher, two black chairs, and a wall-mounted fish decoration.
A living room with a TV, a desk, a computer, a couch, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Yard
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Branford, CT

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Branford

Pine Orchard, a neighbourhood in Branford, is home to this holiday home. Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and Bill Miller’s Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chaffinch Island State Park and West Rock Ridge State Park. Shoreline Trolley Museum and Guilford Art Center are also worth visiting.
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Map
Branford, CT

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 7 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shoreline Cafe and Catering - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lenny's Indian Head Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Doma On Main - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Common Grounds - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Seafood & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ennis Cottage - A holiday by the sea! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ennis Cottage - A holiday by the sea!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ennis Cottage - A holiday by the sea!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ennis Cottage - A holiday by the sea!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ennis Cottage - A holiday by the sea! located?

Located in Pine Orchard, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center, Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and Stony Creek Brewery. Stony Creek Museum is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location by the beach

Great location and nice little cottage. Enjoyed being back in Branford.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ennis Cottage is cozy and in a wonderful location! Access to the private beach and the backyard provided needed peace and quiet during a busy week. I will definitely stay here again for future trips to Branford.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, wonderful host

The area is really great with so many fun things to do. It’s right across the street from a nice cozy beach. The host was super responsive and even mailed us an item we left at the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage. Helpful host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had an amazing time. This cottage was perfect for us & our dog. Trish was very responsive, the cottage is clean, the neighborhood is safe & beautiful. The beach is located right across the street & the backyard offers privacy. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute little cottage. Being an older couple the bed was a little hard to maneuver, but we managed. Over all we had a nice time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute spot

Cute place. Private beach across the street. Clean and functional.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Little Gem

Branford is home to our family and this spot was a perfect place to drop the bags! Quient place, clean with all you need for 2 people
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Ocean Destination

Steve is Amazing, proactive, thoughtful, thorough, and provided an awesome consumer experience! His place is perfection. Beautiful semi-private beach, incredible walkable neighborhood, exactly what we were hoping for!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely adorable small cottage perfect for me. I had a friend from out of town come for a dew days along with my pooch and still had plenty of room. Just a lovely time to turn off and enjoy the perfect beach and water. Patricia was a delight to deal with!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Simple no fuss stay

Wonderful communication and accommodation from our host. She gave us easy to navigate directions and great restaurant recs. If you have mobility issues, this property may not be the right choice. The bathroom/bedroom area is super small so maneuvering can be a
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini vaca in Branford cottage

Really enjoyed walking my dog among the many residential seaside streets. Although the private beach doesn’t allow dogs, Ennis Cottage has a fenced in private yard so my puppy got some off- leash playtime. The space is as pictured plus the queen sofa opens to as bed. There is excellent cell service& nice restaurants in walking distance
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint cottage close to the beach, restaurants, shopping. Loved the private beach.

Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing & Convenient Place to Spend the Week

This was a very nice property for a couple or a small family. It was located near the best restaurants with convenience to all the CT shoreline has to offer. It was a great place to walk with the water being right across the street. It was a pleasant and relaxing place to spend a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage

Quiet location within walking distance to private beach. Short distance to restaurants and other activities. Nicely furnished and responsive hosts. Stayed here previously and will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Week at the beach!

We had a lovely time! The beach was about a 2 minute walk away which was fabulous! Sadly there were a lot of jelly fish so no swimming this time! Trish was very communicative and when we had an issue with WiFi she worked quickly to address it. Bed was a bit small (full) and in an alcove so only one way in and out. Very tiny bathroom but served it’s purpose. Our dog loved the cottage! She could see out the window and enjoyed the AC. They were very accommodating to pets which we so appreciated! Hope to be back again maybe in the fall!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great small cottage. Very comfortable and everything came as advertised. Nice yard and neighborhood for our dog. Would enjoy staying again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation at its best

Loved my week at Ennis Cottage. The beach is only steps away so I spent the majority of my time there. The house itself is tiny but perfect for 1-2 people. Had everything I needed and the owner was responsive when I had a minor issue. Bedroom and bathroom are very tiny but again not much more that you need for a short stay. Would love to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach bungalow

Lovely cottage, stellar host!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location

An Opportunity to Get-Away

The time of the year and the beach across the street which I had to myself made the stay at the cottage relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great single/couples getaway

Cute, clean cottage near the beach. Has everything a single or couple may need. We enjoyed our stay, and would considering coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

We had a great stay. The property is very clean and located right by the beach with easy parking. Overall, the property is exactly as described on the website and the images are very accurate. We were a little surprised by how small the bedroom was but it did not impact our stay. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful, relaxing vacation!

Super cute cottage for 2 people nicely decorated with everything you need directly across from the beach! Beautiful beach; water is very clean and great for swimming and boating. Would definately do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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