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Beachfront Cottage with panoramic views of Long Island Sound in Madison CT
Beachfront cottage for sun and fun
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10 out of 10
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6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12282.4 sq m
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Explore the area
Madison, CT
- Place, Hammonasset Beach State Park13 min walk
- Place, Hammonasset Beach6 min drive
- Place, Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets8 min drive
- Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
The Bunce Room (Primary Suite)
1 King Bed
The Dormitory
2 Large Single Bunk Beds
The Fence Creek Room
1 King Bed
The Hammonasset Room
1 Double Bed
The Nursery
1 Double Bed
The Seaview Room
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bunce Room Bathroom
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Main Floor Bathroom
Toilet
Private Outdoor Shower (enclosed)
Shower only
Second Floor Bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Beachfront Cottage with panoramic views of Long Island Sound in Madison CT
Stepping inside the Bunce Cottage at Seaview Beach is travelling back in time to the Connecticut Shoreline of 1927. Lovingly maintained with appropriate modern updates, little has changed for almost a century. Step off the front porch to a private boardwalk across the marsh to your own private beach and Long Island Sound.
The Bunce Cottage is a spacious and historic vacation rental that offers a unique blend of New England Shoreline old-world charm and modern amenities. With just over 3,000 square feet of living space, the Cottage offers 6 bedrooms and 2.5 baths plus an enclosed outdoor shower. The Cottage has beds for up to 12 people. The large screened front porch provides a panoramic view of Seaview Beach and Long Island Sound, while the Great room includes a large screen LCD TV, a magnificent stone fireplace, and a dining area also with views of the Sound.
The Bunce Cottage has sun filled Southern exposure and is located on the only double lot along Seaview Beach. Set up Adirondack chairs in the front yard and enjoy the beautiful view of Long Island Sound, play croquet or other games in the side yard, and have a family gathering in the large backyard.
There is a 2-car detached garage behind the Cottage on Fairview Ave with parking available in the driveway and along the property perimeter on Fairview Ave and Brookside Ave
Videos:
Watching from the front porch as Ospreys fish for breakfast
https://youtube.com/shorts/J-_6DuNtlnA?feature=share
A visit to Madison:
https://youtu.be/Y2N7gbaOIDI?si=ko17bXGxEaeP2AN-
The Bunce Cottage is a spacious and historic vacation rental that offers a unique blend of New England Shoreline old-world charm and modern amenities. With just over 3,000 square feet of living space, the Cottage offers 6 bedrooms and 2.5 baths plus an enclosed outdoor shower. The Cottage has beds for up to 12 people. The large screened front porch provides a panoramic view of Seaview Beach and Long Island Sound, while the Great room includes a large screen LCD TV, a magnificent stone fireplace, and a dining area also with views of the Sound.
The Bunce Cottage has sun filled Southern exposure and is located on the only double lot along Seaview Beach. Set up Adirondack chairs in the front yard and enjoy the beautiful view of Long Island Sound, play croquet or other games in the side yard, and have a family gathering in the large backyard.
There is a 2-car detached garage behind the Cottage on Fairview Ave with parking available in the driveway and along the property perimeter on Fairview Ave and Brookside Ave
Videos:
Watching from the front porch as Ospreys fish for breakfast
https://youtube.com/shorts/J-_6DuNtlnA?feature=share
A visit to Madison:
https://youtu.be/Y2N7gbaOIDI?si=ko17bXGxEaeP2AN-
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Madison
Located in Madison, this cottage is on the beach. Indian River Marina and Chamard Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Anna Mia's and RJ Julia Booksellers. Saybrook Country Barn and Polished are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
Madison, CT
What's nearby
- Hammonasset Beach State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Hammonasset Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
- Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
- Chamard Vineyards - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
- Clinton Town Beach - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Dunkin' - 7 min drive
- Starbucks - 7 min drive
- Cumberland Farms - 4 min drive
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Craig Dobbs and Kristen Dobbs Montgomery
We are 4th Generation owners of the Bunce Cottage and look forward to welcoming you to our Family beach cottage on the Connecticut Shoreline
Why they chose this property
The area was originally the Willard Family Seaview Farm until 1912 when it was divided into the "Seaview Farm Tracts". Our Great Grandparents purchased two elevated adjacent lots providing not only a spectacular view of Long Island Sound but also protection from flooding caused by storm surges. It is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the Seaview Beach. Fence Creek is only 100 yards away on the Western end of Seaview Beach - a wonderful area for kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, catching blue crabs, striped bass, and blue fish, or watching ospreys fish for menhaden/bunker. Seaview Beach itself is unique in its two large sandbars that emerge at low tide creating tidal pools for exploring and creating a playground for throwing a frisbee or football, building sand castles, or skim boarding. And the Town of Madison is quintessential New England Shoreline with unique little shops and restaurants.
What makes this property unique
The Bunce Cottage was designed and built by our Great Grandparents Mabel Lydia Pilsbury and Richard Hubbard Bunce as a family summer beach retreat to escape the heat of central Connecticut. This unique custom seasonal cottage was completed in 1927 and has been enjoyed by 5 generations of the Bunce Family and our visitors for almost 100 years. Come and experience what it was like on the Shoreline a century ago!
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