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Newly Renovated Cottage on Historic Estate with Private Beach Access
Holiday home in Old Lyme with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Old Lyme, CT
- Place, Rocky Neck State Park9 min drive
- Place, Goose Island12 min drive
- Place, Essex Steam Train15 min drive
- Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Newly Renovated Cottage on Historic Estate with Private Beach Access
If you are looking for a peaceful retreat with incredible water and natural landscapes, you have found it. This is the perfect location surrounded by nature.
This two-bedroom cottage is located on a private, historic family estate, and offers acres of open land with views of the Long Island Sound and the mouth of the Connecticut River, Saybrook lighthouses, marshes and coves teeming with birds including Osprey, Heron and Egret. There is access to private beaches on the Long Island Sound (a 5 min walk) where you will often be the only people you can see. If you enjoy photography, this is one of the best locations for unique photos and memories.
Cottage details: The cottage was fully renovated in 2023 with all new appliances, has a second story balcony and an outdoor stone patio. It has full baths on both the 1st and 2nd floors and a washer and dryer on the second floor. The kitchen is fully equipped, and the house has both heat and AC. Pillows and blankets are supplied at no charge. There is a pull-out couch in the living room. Please supply your own sheets and pillowcases for the twins and king bed, or bedding can be provided for a fee. No smoking allowed in the house. The normal rental period is for a minimum of 7 days during the high season (June-Sep), check in is 4:00 PM on Saturday with check out at 11:00 AM Saturday.
Old Lyme environs: There are plenty of things to do in the Old Lyme and surrounding area, with unique shops and art galleries. Old Lyme is a central location for many activities. Nearby are rivers and coves convenient for kayaking and sailing. The Mystic Seaport is a short distance away, as are Gillette's Castle, the Essex Steam Train (and boat ride), Devil's Hopyard Park, the Florence Griswold Art Museum, the Godspeed Opera House for summer shows, Chamard Vineyard, golf and fine dining (The Griswold Inn in Essex) and the best pizza, ice cream, and grinder shops in New England. Peace and quiet are the watchwords on this private lane.
This two-bedroom cottage is located on a private, historic family estate, and offers acres of open land with views of the Long Island Sound and the mouth of the Connecticut River, Saybrook lighthouses, marshes and coves teeming with birds including Osprey, Heron and Egret. There is access to private beaches on the Long Island Sound (a 5 min walk) where you will often be the only people you can see. If you enjoy photography, this is one of the best locations for unique photos and memories.
Cottage details: The cottage was fully renovated in 2023 with all new appliances, has a second story balcony and an outdoor stone patio. It has full baths on both the 1st and 2nd floors and a washer and dryer on the second floor. The kitchen is fully equipped, and the house has both heat and AC. Pillows and blankets are supplied at no charge. There is a pull-out couch in the living room. Please supply your own sheets and pillowcases for the twins and king bed, or bedding can be provided for a fee. No smoking allowed in the house. The normal rental period is for a minimum of 7 days during the high season (June-Sep), check in is 4:00 PM on Saturday with check out at 11:00 AM Saturday.
Old Lyme environs: There are plenty of things to do in the Old Lyme and surrounding area, with unique shops and art galleries. Old Lyme is a central location for many activities. Nearby are rivers and coves convenient for kayaking and sailing. The Mystic Seaport is a short distance away, as are Gillette's Castle, the Essex Steam Train (and boat ride), Devil's Hopyard Park, the Florence Griswold Art Museum, the Godspeed Opera House for summer shows, Chamard Vineyard, golf and fine dining (The Griswold Inn in Essex) and the best pizza, ice cream, and grinder shops in New England. Peace and quiet are the watchwords on this private lane.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
There are other neighborhood dogs
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Florence Griswold Museum and General William Hart House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center and Essex Plaza Shopping Center. Saybrook Country Barn and Stay and Play LLC are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Old Lyme, CT
What's nearby
- Lyme Academy of Fine Arts - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
- Rocky Neck State Park - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
- Goose Island - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
- Essex Steam Train - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
- Harvey's Beach - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- James Farmacy Organic Cafe and Juice Bar - 11 min drive
- Paperback Cafe - 11 min drive
- Cocotte - 11 min drive
- Saybrook Point Inn & Spa - 14 min drive
- Teddy's Old Lyme Pizza Palace - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Caroline Griswold
We (Caroline & JT) own Joe's house a part of our family estate that's been in the family since the 1600's. We consider ourselves stewards of this unique, historic, peaceful and beautiful setting at the mouth of the CT river. Our family loves our visits from our neighborhood osprey, egret, heron, fox, rabbit, deer and even the occasional coyote! And we enjoy maintaining and improving the property year-after-year and love sharing it with others who value the same things.
What makes this property unique
Privacy, history, nature, beach
Languages:
English
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