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10/10 Excellent
Theresa C.
21 July 2025
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Theresa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Best of Both Worlds
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue
- Internet access
- Fireplace
Explore the area
Old Saybrook, CT
- Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts CenterPlace, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center18 min walk
- General William Hart HousePlace, General William Hart House18 min walk
- Harvey's BeachPlace, Harvey's Beach2 min drive
- New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
About this property
Best of Both Worlds
Great location- 1 mile to the beach, 1/2 mile to shops and restaurants, and less than a 1/4 mile to a park!
The house is set back from the road with a good size driveway. The inside is newly renovated and we are working to finish the yard area for the summer! The house has WiFi, large yard, and a great front porch that gets a ton of sun.
We’ve made great memories there over the years and are now looking to share it with others!
The space
The house is quaint with lots of sunlight- a mix of old and new!
Other things to note
Beach Access:
If you plan on driving to the beach you can either pay a daily fee or if you are staying for at least 1 week you can purchase a beach pass to access Harvey’s beach! Renters staying at least 1 week can purchase a 2 week beach pass starting April 15th, 2021. I will send instructions directly to renters once you have confirmed your stay!
If you walk or bike to the beach it is free.
The house is set back from the road with a good size driveway. The inside is newly renovated and we are working to finish the yard area for the summer! The house has WiFi, large yard, and a great front porch that gets a ton of sun.
We’ve made great memories there over the years and are now looking to share it with others!
The space
The house is quaint with lots of sunlight- a mix of old and new!
Other things to note
Beach Access:
If you plan on driving to the beach you can either pay a daily fee or if you are staying for at least 1 week you can purchase a beach pass to access Harvey’s beach! Renters staying at least 1 week can purchase a 2 week beach pass starting April 15th, 2021. I will send instructions directly to renters once you have confirmed your stay!
If you walk or bike to the beach it is free.
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About the area
Old Saybrook
Old Saybrook Center, a neighbourhood in Old Saybrook, is home to this holiday home. Essex Island Marina and Indian River Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail and Ferry Landing State Park. Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Saybrook Country Barn are also worth visiting.
Old Saybrook, CT
What's nearby
- Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- General William Hart House - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Saybrook Country Barn - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
- Stay and Play LLC - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
- Harvey's Beach - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
- Old Saybrook Station - 6 min drive
- New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min walk
- Ashlawn Farm Coffee - 3 min drive
- The Essex - 14 min walk
- Burger King - 2 min drive
- Starbucks - 2 min drive
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