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Unique, refined-rustic suite in Stony Creek village.

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High ceilings and picture window with view are dramatic in the living area.
It's a bird's eye view out our big picture window.
The open floor plan of the main living area is perfect for families.
Full size appliances in the kitchen and loads of counter space.
Just out the kitchen window you can keep an eye on the barbecue grill.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Branford, CT
  • Place, Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stony Creek Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Stony Creek
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unique, refined-rustic suite in Stony Creek village.

You'll be telling all your friends how you found the perfect spot to enjoy a visit to Branford's Stony Creek Village when you book at the Tree Fort Suite. The high pitched ceilings and rustic wood accents make for a cozy nest - yet with all the modern amenities for clean, comfort. Open plan is airy and bright - with six skylights to add to the sunny disposition. Slight water view reminds that you are at the shore.

One large master bedroom with Queen bed and a smaller bedroom has (2) twin beds - perfect for small families to come visit - there's even a bed all ready for your dog!

The property is built onto a hill - so just one flight of steps up to a spacious deck to reach your nest! Huge deck makes a nice play area - with access to a small yard. Short walk to the village, marina, and nature trail.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-26-10
Property # 950099vb
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 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

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this apartment is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chaffinch Island State Park and Farm River State Park, while Stony Creek Museum and Hyland House Museum are cultural highlights. Polished and Guilford Art Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Branford, CT

What's nearby

  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Stony Creek Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Stony Creek - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yale University - 18 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater - 43 min drive - 52.3 km

Getting around

  • Guilford Station - 10 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Parthenon Diner Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arturo’s Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique, refined-rustic suite in Stony Creek village. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Unique, refined-rustic suite in Stony Creek village.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique, refined-rustic suite in Stony Creek village.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique, refined-rustic suite in Stony Creek village.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique, refined-rustic suite in Stony Creek village. located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is steps away from Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and Stony Creek Museum. Rose Vineyards is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The suite was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nearby trails, close to the water and access to the Thimble Islands. And a great breakfast and lunch spot an easy walk away. Lovely and peaceful area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C.

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

Awesome stay

We loved all the special touches and proximity some nice places. Everything was nice and we had a great time during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
All perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came for a mother-daughter-granddaughter weekend together and we absolutely loved Barbara's place! It was even better in person than in the listing, more spacious and well appointed with Barbara's flair for decorating. And so many games and even art supplies in the desk. Although it was too cold to enjoy the patio, we could imagine a lovely afternoon enjoying the treetop view to the water. The location was perfect, walking distance to the Stony Creek Market for an excellent breakfast, to a small local beach, and to a wonderful walking trail. The mattress in the main bedroom, which was huge, seemed brand new and very comfortable. Everything in the rental appeared to be quite new with thoughtful details and interesting artwork throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elise B.

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

Just beautiful!

We loved our stay! Everything in the apartment is beautifully decorated and so comfortable!We had the best stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fahed B.

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

Very nice

I had a fantastic stay and very friendly owner
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even better than the photos! Great location, walkable to stores and food in Stony Creek. Barbara was a super responsive and generous host. There are so many small details in this home that made it fantastic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianne L.

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

Wonderful stay!

The tree fort was an adorable getaway and even had holiday decorations and new years treats for our stay! We also had a fun time checking out the vintage shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

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

Great place!

Wonderful place to stay , upstairs and downstairs were rented , Loved the deck and location , nice and clean! Owner is very nice !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

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

Super cute!!

Everything is adorable and well appointed. Host was great and house had everything we could have asked for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linn P.

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

Excellent location

We throughly enjoyed our stay. The property was cute and comfortable and right down the street from walking trails, a sandy beach, a great restaurant, and a fun playground for our kid. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every possible comfort provided in a stunningly tasteful setting - we keep coming back to this very special property. This was our 4th or 5th visit and it certainly will not be our last. Barbara is a wonderful host who really cares about her guests, and Stony Creek is a lovely community perfect for strolling while admiring sunsets over the Thimble Islands. Hopefully, our next visit is not too far off in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Back to hometown

Nice condo. Everything we needed plus more. Good location, nice vie
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Great spot

Lovely, eclectic and cozy apartment in adorable seaside village. Excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

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

Fall at the shore

Beautiful property, beautiful neighborhood, perfect fall weekend and the sunsets were fantastic. Stay was very comfortable with all the amenities. Host was very easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent location

Clean and very functional property with large open space and deck for entertaining. Ideal location for our itinerary. Owner easy to contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaye H.

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

Awesome property for a 12 night stay to visit family and friends

Came to the area with my two adult daughters and granddaughter to celebrate my mom’s 95th birthday! Then I got to visit with friends and my cousins. Everyone loved their stay at the Tree Fort. Will definitely want to visit and stay here again. Lovely accommodating host and beautiful and comfortable property. Thanks again!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Great stay!

Barbara couldn’t be more accommodating, this is a terrific apartment that we love. Close to Quinnipiac University when visiting our daughter. It’s so nice to be able to bring our dogs and they love the enclosed deck to walk around!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Perfect for us

We stayed two days at the Tree House Suite. It was perfect for our needs, we loved the decor, and proximity for walking and trips to Branford. It is spacious, well stocked, with careful attention to little touches that made us feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

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

Lovely, spacious, charming

The apartment was fantastic. The space was bigger than it looks, and the design was really inviting and welcoming. Our family of 4 was very comfortable. The location is also great - wish we’d been there during the summer season where more things were open. But I’d definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful little place! Where some hosts provide the basics needed, Barbara went above and beyond throughout every inch of the home. Everything was “above 5 stars”! From the Keurig coffee maker (along with coffees to choose), to lush towels in the bathroom, a dishwasher (yay!), extra comfy furniture to relax in and just beautiful decor, it was more than just a place to stay. It felt like home! Thank you for being so welcoming! We had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The living room and kitchen were big and airy. The bathroom was updated. The whole house was absolutely spotless. Kitchen was fully stocked, though we didn't need to use anything. The communication was excellent. The manager was very accommodating. There is a train track nearby, but it wasn't a problem for us at night. Overall, we had a very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Great spot, lovely space

Great apartment just blocks from the water in lovely seaside village. Relaxing, creative decor. Very comfortable. Host was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reeva M.

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

A perfect stay

The apartment is exactly as depicted. It is clean, comfortable, spacious and very well equipped. It’s bright and sunny and the view is lovely. The large deck is a pleasure. The area is so pretty and just going for walks is wonderful. I will definitely choose to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Lucas

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As Branford natives, we both are very familiar with the local area and enjoy renovation and preservation projects, and are happy to share our tales of what we learned about our building's history and character. Both fans of Big East Basketball, Claudio is a Providence College Friar and Barbara is a Villanova Wildcat - so when it's March Madness, we are glued to the stats! After globetrotting in the yachting industry, Barbara's 15-year residence in Florida came to a halt when she relocated back to New England in 2008. As frequent vacation home renters ourselves, we know what travelers expect when they arrive at their destination: clean comfort.

Why they chose this property

We renovated Claudio's childhood home in this great New England town and know that the shoreline real estate here is HOT! Together we merged our skill-sets on the Stony Creek Depot project to showcase our design aesthetic, expand our retail vintage business and secure a home in a highly coveted neighborhood. Our guests can book short-term stays in the spacious residential space to enjoy this wonderful little coastal village. Residents and tourists take in the beautiful Thimble Island views and nature hikes that are just footsteps from the Depot's front door. We love Branford and consider ourselves lucky to get a footing in the Stony Creek village, where properties often remain in the same family for generations. We are dedicated to helping this property flourish as a vibrant part of the community since it has a 100+ year history of adapting to commercial and residential enjoyment.

What makes this property unique

This property retains the original flavor of an older, coastal New England home, while bringing in some of the modern comforts that we enjoy and guests will expect in a vacation rental. Without having direct water views we are able to keep the price point a bit lower than higher dollar properties footsteps away, making it a budget-friendly alternative to a generic hotel room. Because we are also pet-friendly and only require a 2-day minimum booking (not a full week), Stony Creek Depot is a great weekend getaway retreat. We love using this residential space while we run our onsite, street-front business and we hope that making it available for short-term rental will enable visitors to appreciate the charms of the Stony Creek village.

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English, Italian

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