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Charming Apartment on the Same Block as Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Branford, CT
  • Stony Creek Brewery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Yale University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Charming Apartment on the Same Block as Beach

Private, 2 BR apartment in the John B. Linsley house in the historical Branford Point district. Located on the same block as the public beach and a lovely park with a playground. Easy walk to a fishing dock, a public boat launch, and the Branford train station (easy trip to NYC and Boston). 12 minute drive to Yale University. A pull-out queen size sofa bed in the living room. Pack-and-play available. Ample off-street parking. Enjoy the charm of seaside New England.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
This is a multi-family home with children in the downstairs apartment so quiet hours are observed between 10 pm - 6 am.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Branford

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Branford Center, a neighbourhood in Branford. West Rock Ridge State Park and Chaffinch Island State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Shoreline Trolley Museum and Lighthouse Point Carousel. Connecticut Children's Museum and Peabody Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Branford, CT

What's nearby

  • Stony Creek Brewery - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Double Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Shoreline Trolley Museum - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Yale University - 12 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 16 min walk
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Branhaven Plaza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Apartment on the Same Block as Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Apartment on the Same Block as Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Apartment on the Same Block as Beach?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming Apartment on the Same Block as Beach located?

Located in Branford Center, this apartment building is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Stony Creek Brewery and within 3 miles (5 km) of Double Beach and Branford Supply Pond. Shoreline Trolley Museum and Hagaman Memorial Library are also within 6 miles (10 km). Branford Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. So close to the beach. It was so peaceful and relaxing. The host is very thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine R.

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

Restful stay

The property is located very close to the best pizza place i have eaten, since i moved to Florida and the property is close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish I.

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

Great location and amazing host!

We had a great stay at this property! Close to everything and wonderful neighborhood. Close to the water too! Outstanding hosts- very easy to work with and very helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

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

Great rental

Very nice property. Clean, quiet, easy check in, had fresh baked cookies waiting for us. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynn d.

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

Great place!

Loved being a short walk from the park and Inlet❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista E.

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

Every Detail Was Perfect!

I couldn’t have asked for a better stay! The host thought of every little detail to make the experience seamless and enjoyable. The apartment was spotless, cozy, and incredibly accommodating. The location was perfect—close to everything I needed. I’m already looking forward to returning. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanna P.

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

Cozy apartment by the beach!

Very clean, cozy, and amazing location! We stayed with our 2 and 3 year old, so the playground and the beach being only a block away was great! So many thoughtful extras throughout this property, with the hosts readily available to answer any questions! 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie O.

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

Exceeded expectations!

We can’t say enough good things about this apartment and the owners. The apartment is so well decorated, super comfortable and clean. There were many nice surprises we kept uncovering - they thought of everything and supplied us with such thoughtful amenities- perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Beautiful retreat!

My family had a wonderful time during their visit! Clean, cozy and cookies! Great hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Ray Z.

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

Great stay great family

Our stay was perfect. Joel and Dana are both graious hosts, and the property is yards from the water. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathew H.

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

Great spot

The property was exactly as described, even a little roomier than anticipated. It was a short walk from a beautiful park and beach. We enjoyed our stay and would do it again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Perfect and quaint

We were only there for 2 nights, but it was perfect for what we needed…. The hosts thought of EVERYTHING you might need at your home away from home. Location is great. Steps to a quaint park and beach. Lovely little town and nice surrounding area. Thank you for letting us stay and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Don’t pass this one up!

This was by far the most comfortable, easy, VRBO I have ever booked. The house is beautiful! It is so close to the beach. The neighborhood is absolutely lovely. The hosts were incredibly gracious and friendly. We were given welcome cookies, wine, and water. It was just an overall amazing experience. I am planning on staying with them again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B., Ballston Lake, United States

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

Awesome property!

The hosts were so welcoming and left delicious cookies and wine for us to enjoy during our stay. The space was decorated beautifully and had everything we could possibly need. We loved the short walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Lisa S.

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

Wonderful!

Exactly as described, everything you need, very clean, great communication, quiet beautiful safe neighborhood, lots of thoughtful extras throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

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

Perfect place to stay

Beach, one block away! Beautiful place. Went to class reunion in East Haven. My children loved it. My wife and I were very happy with place and owners! We would come back here again....
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Great apartment by the beach

We were very happy with the property. Everything we could have wanted was there, and the hosts were very communicative. It was very close to town, and a very easy walk to a lovely, uncrowned beach. I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bettina W.

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

Nice apartment in Branford

We really liked our stay, the beach is nearby, we would recommend visiting Yale University and the Thimble Islands. Branford is a nice little town with many historical houses. Dana was very welcoming and provided all these little things to feel at home. And we slept wonderful in the comfy beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

eric l.

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

Great place & location

It is about 100 yards from the beach/park and 1.5 miles from the town center. 10 minutes from New Haven. We had a lot of room with a kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, and two bedrooms. Great overall location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffi P.

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

Wonderful

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

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

Labor Day getaway

Last weekend trip of summer before dropping off daughter at college. Very clean and comfortable apartment. Great location. Walk to beach. Quick drive into New Haven for pizza crawl. Really appreciated the cookies, wine, snacks, and cold drinks in the fridge on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Awesome family friendly rental

My husband and I visited Branford with our two small children (3&4). The apartment was a fantastic home base. It was convenient to everything, especially the beach, and we really appreciated all the little touches- a toy basket for kids, cookies and other treats, cold water in the fridge and ample toys. We couldn’t have been happier!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Calista W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Funky and not what we expected

Very funky, some of the furniture is very dated and worn. Great location but overpriced for the low season. 2nd floor unit upstairs. Needs some remodeling to make it nicer
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Excellent Hosts

Perfect, perfect place. Immaculate, comfortable and thoughtful. The hosts absolutely know the meaning of hospitality, we have never felt more welcome. We loved the cookies and water that were waiting for us upon arrival as well as the thoughtful toiletries available in the bathroom. Excellent location, walking distance to a charming beachfront park and everything else the area has to offer. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P., USA

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

Great stay!

We had a great experience staying at Dana’s apartment! It was immaculate and very cozy. The beds were super comfortable and the place was very well stocked (beach towels, toiletries, extra blankets, etc). There was a bottle of wine and also chocolate chip cookies waiting for us. The best part is the location — one block from a great beach and park! And it is very close to the cool downtown of Branford. We highly recommend Dana’s home and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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