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Beautiful Home, 1.5 blocks from the Ocean, botanical Garden on a bird estuary

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View of the estuary, from glass enclosed dining room and living room(High tide)
Local quiet Beach, 1.5 blocks from home
Some of the flowers, Memorial Day Weekend 2013.
Gazebo, enclosed, with seating for 6. The BBQ w/ herb garden/veggies coming.
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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East Haven, CT
  • Place, Victoria Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, East Haven Town Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, West Silver Sands Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Home, 1.5 blocks from the Ocean, botanical Garden on a bird estuary

We do not rent long term in the summer. Limited full weeks available.

Beautifully renovated, oak kitchen, cathedral ceilings, exposed wood beams, glass-enclosed seating area. Dining room seats 6. 1 acre landscaped/planted land. Open view to the protected bird estuary/inlet. One and a half blocks from both a quiet and a public beach. Dead-end, quiet street. Weber Gas barbecue with smoker and rotisserie, outside pit fire and wood/pellet burning stove.

House is equipped with all your not-so-basic needs in mind, including full kitchen, Secure-Internet, and Apple TV. Large outside dining patio table, bird bath as well as a beautiful garden.

BMW Jacuzzi 2 bedrooms, Master has cal-king, sleigh bed and 2 BR has brand new sofa bed (full size with tempurpedic mattress) and foldable crib. Bathroom has shower and bathtub.

Children's Sand and water playgrounds. Beach volleyball and all water sports available. Cosey Beach is a charming, 1920’s Nautical New England village, nestled on one of East Haven's award winning beaches. It’s a stretch of beach that lies between two tidal inlets along the Long Island Sound in East Haven. This beach has earned a national award by the National Resources Defense Council largely due to their monitoring system and pollution control effects used on the beach. NRDC named it “A Beach Buddy” and voted it one of the five top picks for clean summer spots in the East Coast. Another reason for the cleaner water is due to the two tidal inlets on each side of the beach and the natural cleansing that occurs as these tidal inlets move the water in and out. Our house is on one of the inlets.

You can order PeaPod from Stop and Shop to meet you here or we supply all the not-so-basics, therefore if you choose, basic shopping is not required!

Just minutes away from cosmopolitan New Haven, with great restaurants, little Italy and the best brick oven pizza ever! We allow non-shedding, hypo-allergenic pets ONLY. Under 20 lbs.

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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
Graduation, small gathering. (NO SPORTS ALLOWED)
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Only not shedding and with extra security deposit.
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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
Note from host: Graduation, small gathering. (NO SPORTS ALLOWED)
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

East Haven

Located in Momauguin, a neighbourhood in East Haven, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Pardee Morris House and Shoreline Trolley Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center and Louis' Lunch. Travelling with kids? Consider Lighthouse Point Carousel, or check out an event or a game at Payne Whitney Gymnasium. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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East Haven, CT

What's nearby

  • Victoria Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • East Haven Town Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Farm River State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • West Silver Sands Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Yale University - 9 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 14 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nickys Place - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Twin Pines Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪G Cafe Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Transilvania Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Home, 1.5 blocks from the Ocean, botanical Garden on a bird estuary pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Home, 1.5 blocks from the Ocean, botanical Garden on a bird estuary?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Home, 1.5 blocks from the Ocean, botanical Garden on a bird estuary on 21 June 2026 start from AU$323, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful Home, 1.5 blocks from the Ocean, botanical Garden on a bird estuary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Home, 1.5 blocks from the Ocean, botanical Garden on a bird estuary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Home, 1.5 blocks from the Ocean, botanical Garden on a bird estuary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Home, 1.5 blocks from the Ocean, botanical Garden on a bird estuary located?

This family-friendly East Haven holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Beach and East Haven Town Beach. Shoreline Trolley Museum and Lighthouse Point Carousel are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most excellent residence and host was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great long weekend get-away! It was a cozy place to stay with the beach nearby and good restaurants and breweries!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2025
Thank you. Please come back again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was wonderful and easily reachable. Linda guided us in to the home, unlocked door and had it heated. Accommodations are very nice with thoughtfully appointed kitchen and bathroom. The location is great with one block walk to Lobster Shack and Beach. Will stay again. Great value.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, comfortable and clean cotttage 2 blocks from the beach. Spectacular sunrises over the marsh. Sky full of stars at night in the gorgeous garden and hot tub. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2025
Thank you, Norma! We’re looking forward to seeing you next year again! Be well.
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage within walking distance of the beach. You can also walk to the Lobster Shack for some good seafood. Beautiful garden to relax in after a day at the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
Thank you! Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Beautifully Manicured Beach House and Gardens

Lovely little property. Ideally set up for a small family with a young child. Our son slept in his own little room and we had a very comfy king size bed. The kitchen had everything we needed and we particularly liked the grill. Super close to the beach, groceries, and some nice restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Kyle, thank you for your review. Your Family was a pleasure to have!
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy B.

Liked: Communication, location
Kitchen had dirty pans on stove.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2025
Judy, thank you for your eight out of 10 review. Having pans on the stove is absolutely unacceptable. I had a new cleaning company and let them go after this incident. I’m glad that you enjoyed the rest of your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nonumaifele S.

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

Peaceful, Quaint, and Amenities

A lil gem away from the busy day to day. The house and property was well maintained and has a lot of amenities that allowed us to stay "home" and enjoy. Thank you Linda!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
So glad to hear!! Hope to have you stay again sometime soon. My goal is to share our little paradise!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Great time at the cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at this special cottage. Set on a dead end street with views of the bird sanctuary and the most peaceful wind chime made our time here very relaxing. The cottage is very well kept and had all the comforts of home. We enjoyed hiking with the dogs in brandford and great dinners in new haven both within 15 minutes. Super friendly beach town. The owner was very responsive and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Such a pleasure to have you and the pups. We just planted about 100 new flowering plants. We hope you will come back soon. Hugs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Great house near the sound and moments from Yale!

This house is small (1000 sq ft) but mighty. It is flush with amenities such granite counter tops, Keurig, French door refrigerator with bottom freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, and even a leather sofa with electric footrests. Lots of storage in chests of drawers and closets. The first bedroom boasts a king-sized bed, while the second bedroom is small wide enough for a pull-out sofa. The bathroom is across the living from the bedrooms, so knowing our housemates and your own modesty comforts is helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Such a pleasure to have you. Come back soon!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

A home away from home

Beautiful home with a landscape. Some of the prettiest flowers we have seen. A Jacuzzi over looking it all. Quietly nestled a block from the beach. Very well taken care of home and property. Home owner was checking in periodically making sure all was well. We appreciate that. Thank you linda
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you Steven, so glad you enjoyed our happy place! Cone back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi T.

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

As described

Listing was accurate. Communication was plentiful. I mistakenly missed the text with check in info so I met the lovely East Haven police and frantically tried getting in touch with Linda. She was very gracious when I realized, and admitted, my mistake. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
You are always welcome so sorry for the police visit. The good news is If help was ever needed ( never in 20 plus years here, readily available). It is great to know that you found the house and gardens as magical as we find them!!!!! Please come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my first VRBO stay and I don’t know how another stay could top this one. Our family had the most incredible time at Linda's Vrbo rental in East Haven. From the moment we arrived, we felt relaxed and comfortable. My son and daughter quickly figured out the smart TV and my husband and I walked around outside, in awe of how gorgeous the property is. The flowers brought birds, butterflies and hummingbirds to the yard. Linda's clear instructions and thoughtful local recommendations were very helpful. Another highlight was the private beach, just over a block's walk away. It wasn’t busy and I loved looking for sea glass and shells while the kids swam. After beach days, we loved unwinding in the sparkling clean hot tub, admiring sunsets and stars (the sky was so clear we saw a shooting star!) The location itself is fantastic and quiet. Linda herself is such a sweet woman, checking in with us a few times. My son enthusiastically declared "one million 5 stars!" I would rate the same, as would my husband and daughter. We've already told family and friends what an amazing time we had, and we will absolutely rent this home again. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Oh Nicole, you are so kind! I am always glad to share my refuge a couple of times a year with great families like yours!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Love the outdoors

My favorite experience was sitting under the gazebo, drinking a cup of tea, listening to the birds and watching wildlife. Beautiful flowers in the garden. It's a very easy walk to beach and Sandpiper restaurant. Check out the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven. You pass by it on the way to the house. Yale is close by, the Peabody Museum was cool to see. Cute town, and great location.
Stayed 33 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you Sara, it was a pleasure to have you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

beautiful house, wonderful weekend

It was a weekend at the beach in the winter. There was a lot of snow on the ground but the walk and the driveway were clear. The house was warm when I went in and it stayed cozy. There is a wonderful restaurant "The Sandpiper" down by the beach, about 2 blocks away. The owner was very attentive and made sure I had everything I needed.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

A Relaxing Beach Getaway!

I cannot say enough about what a wonderful and relaxing time we had at this lovely beach cottage. The home is very clean, with plenty of comfortable seating and very comfortable beds. You are also supplied with nice bedding and towels, and appliances like a dishwasher and clothes washer and dryer to meet all your needs. The gardens are truly breathtaking and make this cottage magical! We spent a lot of time just relaxing outside enjoying the gardens and amazing bird estuary. My family also greatly enjoyed the beach that is just a short walk away. Not only is this cottage a wonderful and relaxing treat the owner is absolutely Amazing to deal with! Honestly, she could not have been more accommodating and kind to our family and I truly cannot thank her enough for her kindness and hospitality. This cottage is truly about relaxing and enjoying the beach life!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you so much. It was lovely having you and the family as guests. It made us very happy to know that we were giving you a retreat!
Archival

8/10 Good

Heidi M.

Meticulously cared for beach home.

What you see if what you get--a lovely cottage retreat just a few blocks from the beach. Linda provides all you need and then some. She answered all our questions promptly, checked in with us during our stay, and had amazing support staff available to help out with anything we needed. The air conditioning and fans kept the house a very comfortable temperature. The water pressure was good and all the appliances were in good working order. The cost was higher than we are accustomed to, but certainly in keeping with the other rental properties in that area for that time of the year. My husband and I and our two girls loved our stay at this clean, beautifully furnished home. Families with very active kids may want to know that there is a gorgeous glass curio cabinet in the living room. We had bought the extra insurance offered through Home Away from Home and thankfully didn't need it, but we definitely kept a careful eye on our busy 7-year old while she was in the house. We were a little stressed out on the few stormy days making sure the kids wouldn't knock over anything precious, and we stayed outside most of the time. If you are a garden enthusiast, you'll love what she has planted. We even saw swallow-tail caterpillars on the fennel plants! If you are a garden appreciator, you'll love being on the hammock or in the screened porch, watching the osprey nests across the street. We picked up groceries at a local supermarket for picnics, breakfasts, and dinners. There are two restaurants within walking distance and plenty that deliver if you don't want to cook. There is also a pellet stove for chillier evenings as the months progress.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you for your lovely review! It was a pleasure having you at my home!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Beautifully decorated and kept cottage home.

Lovely home with comfortable feel. We sat outside in the morning with coffee looking at the beautifully maintained garden and enjoyed the evenings in the screened enclosure. The beach is a three minute walk which we often did several times a day. We also sat on the beach at night looking at the moon. The local restaurants were terrific. We also had lunch at 2 local marinas. We could not believe we were only an hour and 15 minutes from home. It felt as if we were far away at the beach! We would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a relaxing week away in a great surrounding.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
I am so glad you enjoyed your experience!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Perfect for entertaining

My girlfriends and I rented this house for a small gathering for a colleague and it was everything we needed. Not to big and not too small. I wish we had more time to really take in the surroundings and the beautiful garden. The driveway was big enough to provide parking for our guests, the rooms were cozy and comfortable, and the living room space was perfect for our gathering. The owner Linda was very nice and personable and was available to answer any questions. We rent homes at least 2 times a year so I am confident that we will add this location to our favorites list!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you for being such lovely guests. It gives me so much pleasure for others to enjoy my home!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

A perfect home away from home!

we arrived to a beautiful and immaculate house close to the beach and a great restaurant. everything was up to date and the owner checked in frequently to be sure we were happy. we had a wondering week and highly recommend to others!! Maria, LA
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Pleasure to have hosted you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cherilyn R.

Cute Cottage with Lovely Yard

Clean and tidy little house with cute touches, like a pellet wood stove, stone tile backsplash in the bath, and arched windows. The yard, though, is what's special! Overlooking a marshland, close to the beach, a white picket fence surrounds a well planted lawn furnished with fire pit, grill, 2 picnic table areas and a hammock. Great place to stay for Yale events - 15 minutes to Old Campus with a route that is convenient to good grocery stores and nice neighborhoods.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you Cherilyn, it was a pleasure to host your family!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhonda T.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2026
Thank you Rhonda!

About the host

Hosted by Linda Garcia-Rose

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I'm a psychotherapist and have used this home for many years. I bought it and designed the space to be a refuge and place of tranquility.

The property is available for a couple of full weeks during the summer. Including the Yale week. All holiday week-ends are rented only by the week.

The property is available for long team rental. From Sept/Oct thru June 1.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful, elegantly furnished yet livable, accessible to all and a lovely refuge on the water. Dead-end, quiet street. Outide hot tub.

What makes this property unique

Hottub. The property is fully planted and blooms six months out of the year. For any property and specifically a Beachhouse it has completely open space with no other homes on top of you. Dead-end, quiet street.

Home is sophisticated and comfortable with gourmet kitchen and BBQ space.

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