Water, Charm, Shore, Relaxation. Steps to Beach!

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Guilford, CT

Chaffinch Island State Park5 min drive
Bishops Orchard and Winery8 min drive
Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District8 min drive
New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming seaside home, a minute's walk from association beach. Unique, Nantucket-style shingled cottage. Fantastic location. Newly remodeled with plenty of modern amenities, but comfortable and unfussy. Open, bright & airy, with a spacious living room for fun and hanging out. Ample space to spread out. 2 1/2 bedrooms, 2 full baths (one just redone with beautiful tiled shower); outdoor shower. New washer/dryer, stove, dishwasher and stainless large fridge.

EATING
Two decks, perfect for outside meals and cocktails. Inside, there’s a long farmhouse table and additional breakfast table in the kitchen nook. Completely stocked, ready-to-cook-in kitchen. Famous Bishop's Orchards Farm Market and Winery in Guilford has amazing produce and more. The wonderful Medlyn Farmstand and other farm-to-table markets are nearby.

SLEEPING ETC.
--Master Bedroom: Fall asleep to the sounds of the waves on the Long Island Sound.
--Bedroom 2: 2 adjoining singles that can function as a queen as well.
--Bedroom 3: Cozy and whimsical with built-in bunk beds. A kid pleaser.
--Two full, remodeled baths, one with tub, another with new custom-tiled shower etc. (Towels and and linens provided.)
—Hammock :)

LOCATION
It's an easy drive to the picturesque village of Guilford, with its stunning town green and colonial homes, including the oldest stone house in New England (1638). Farmers' markets, fabulous coffee shop (Cilantro’s), shops, lovely seafood restaurants (Lenny’s in Branford is a favorite) and a local lobster pound.
Near beach towns like Madison and Branford. (The tiny shore town of Stony Creek is really charming, is about a 10 minute drive, and has a sweet ice cream shop and daily tours of the Thimble Islands.) Yale University and New Haven are close. Convenient transport (Metro North or Amtrak to New Haven; and the Shoreline East to Guilford). 20-25 minutes to New Haven. It's about 2 1/2 hours from NY depending on traffic, an hour and a half from Providence and Newport, and roughly 4 hours to Boston. Ample space for off-street parking (which is rare in the neighborhood).

AMENITIES
Wood-burning Fireplace. Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher. Air Conditioning in main room and both bedrooms. WiFi, TV. Lots of books for adults and kids, plus board games and a relaxing hammock out back in the yard.

ACTIVITIES:
Plenty to do in the surrounding area, from hiking to tennis to antiquing and spa-ing. Boat tours of Stony Creek and the Thimble Islands just 10 minutes away.
The wonderful R Julia bookstore and the Hammonnasset State beach are in next-door Madison, plus ice cream stands, lobster shacks etc etc—very ye olde New England.
Easy push-button lock entry. (Will provide code pre-arrival plus all info in the ‘house book’ in kitchen and basics listed on fridge.)

Property manager

Laura Marmor

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 5:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Cozy bunk room is perfect for 2 kids.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Guilford

Located in Guilford, this holiday home is near the beach. Hyland House Museum and Henry Whitfield State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bishops Orchard and Winery and Rose Vineyards. Anna Mia's and RJ Julia Booksellers are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.

Guilford, CT

What's nearby

Guilford Art Center - 4 min drive
Chaffinch Island State Park - 5 min drive
Bishops Orchard and Winery - 8 min drive
Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 8 min drive
Hammonasset Beach State Park - 16 min drive

Getting around

Guilford Station - 8 min drive
New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery - 9 min drive
Panera Bread - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Wendy's - 9 min drive
Ashley's Ice Cream Cafe - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water, Charm, Shore, Relaxation. Steps to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Water, Charm, Shore, Relaxation. Steps to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Water, Charm, Shore, Relaxation. Steps to Beach!?

Checkout is at 5:00 PM.

Where is Water, Charm, Shore, Relaxation. Steps to Beach! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Guilford Art Center, Chaffinch Island State Park and Hyland House Museum. Bishops Orchard and Winery and Henry Whitfield State Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James F., West Hartford CT

5 Sept 2023

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

Great stay!

We spent the month of August in this charming house and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It was immaculately clean, with comfortable beds and seating arrangements, and all the necessary cooking staples. The grandchildren especially enjoyed combing the beach across the street for little crabs and seashells. There is plenty to do in Guilford and the adjacent towns and beaches. The hostess, Laura, was very accommodating when we dithered about dates! We will certainly come again. Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z., Woodland HIlls, CA

2 Aug 2023

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

Summer Fun at Indian Cove!

Second stay - we love this property and hope we can return next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Danville, CA

14 July 2022

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

Great spot, lovely home

The cottage is lovely, clean and more than adequately stocked with everything you need. The local beach was a great place to spend the day and the upper deck provides amazing views. There was more than enough room for our family of 4. We were able to easily make meals with the fully stocked kitchen. The a/c has trouble reaching the bunk room so it can be a bit warm. This is a place we would definitely stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z., Woodland HIlls, CA

29 June 2022

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

Awesome stay at The Cove

Our family rented this beautiful house for a week stay and completely enjoyed our time there. We walked, kayaked, and soaked in the views, the flowers, and abundant wildlife. So serene! We would love to return!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

16 June 2022

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

Wonderful retreat!

Though we didn't travel far to get here, we felt we were truly on vacation, beautiful sunsets and steps from the beach - thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laura Marmor

*THE COVE* has been in my family since the early 1990s. It was my parents' "weekend home" from New Haven, where my father was a Yale prof.
We've gradually restored and updated it over the years, bringing our kids up for many summers with their grandparents and friends.
It’s a house filled with love and memories. We adore sharing it with friends, families and friends-to-be. Please enjoy it and fill out our guest book!
NB: Although we have done academic rentals in the past we’re now doing only shorter stays (and please contact us about limited — ie less than a week — rentals around holidays or Yale events like graduation. Those are higher nightly rates than usual (as are the high summer months). Thanks.

Why they chose this property

It’s in a classic beach community that feels almost stuck in time — in a good way. Very communal and there are ongoing Association activities like the annual 4th of July parade, sports day at the beach, cookouts etc. The beach is super-close and almost feels like a swimming hole in the summer.
Fall is also a beautiful time to visit, with leaf-peeping, hikes and plenty to do — or not (think scrabble, fire, reading etc.)

What makes this property unique

Great for getting away from it all while still being 20 minutes from New Haven and just over an hour from Providence (and RISD/Brown U) depending on transport.

Not a bad drive from NYC or Boston.

Ferries are relatively nearby, going to Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard and the Hamptons just across the Sound.

The local Shoreline East commuter train leaves New Haven’s Union train station at a regular clip and costs less than $5.

Easy 20 minute, $20ish Uber/Lyft ride from New Haven’s Union Station and equally easy MetroNorth New Haven line trip from NYC Grand Central Station if people need to come at different times. (Slightly more expensive Amtrak lines run the NE corridor from NYC or Boston through Union Station and Providence too.) It took us a while to figure out how proximate everything is.

Uber/Lyft/cabs operate in Guilford proper but can be a little slow.

Buses are available to and from Union Station from NYC or cities like Providence.

NH Union Station is basically a transportation hub.

Hartford and Providence International Airports are also a doable drive (hour and a half) or you can even get an Uber or cab ride (at least in our experience; not prohibitively expensive in a pinch) in case of tricky transportation situations.

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback