Escape to this Guilford vacation rental situated on 4.5 acres equipped with a laptop-friendly workspace and free WiFi! This 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage with a loft boasts a newly updated interior with stainless steel appliances, luxe vinyl floors, 2 Smart TVs, and a charming bathroom featuring a clawfoot bathtub. Spend your stay strolling Jacobs Beach, visiting a nearby winery and orchard, exploring historic Yale University and downtown New Haven, and swimming in the shared, on-site seasonal pool! -- THE PROPERTY -- Workspace | In-Unit Washer + Dryer | Fire Pit | Central Air Conditioning Bedroom: King Bed | Loft: 2 Twin Beds OUTDOOR LIVING: Boating, near marina/ocean, vernal pool, outdoor seating w/ umbrella, shared seasonal pool (open Memorial Day-Labor Day between 10:00 AM-6:00 PM) INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs w/ streaming, clawfoot bathtub, shower and board games KITCHEN: Refrigerator, wood-burning stove (decorative only), oven, dishwasher, coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, water filter, cooking basics, toaster, dishware/flatware GENERAL: Ceiling fans, central heating, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers, iron/board, laundry detergent, trash bags/paper towels FAQ: Step-free access via side door, ladder required for loft access, 3 external surveillance cameras (facing outward), quiet hours (11:00 PM-8:00 AM) PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), 4WD recommended in winter -- THE LOCATION -- GET OUTSIDE: Westwoods Hiking Area (0.5 miles), Jacobs Beach (6 miles), Stony Creek Beach (6 miles), Timberlands Hiking Area (10 miles), Hammonasset Beach State Park (13 miles) NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market & Winery (3 miles), The Woodwinds - event venue (4 miles), Rose Vineyards (4 miles), Guilford Center (4 miles), The Guilford Fair & Fairgrounds (5 miles), Stony Creek Museum (5 miles) NEW HAVEN: Yale University (13 miles), Long Wharf Park (13 miles), Downtown New Haven (14 miles), Westville Music Bowl (15 miles), New Haven Country Club (16 miles) AIRPORT: Tweed New Haven Airport (11 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: While the property offers step-free access via the side door, a ladder is required to access the loft. The ladder is for use at your own risk - NOTE: The seasonal pool is shared with Granite Lodge and is open Memorial Day - Labor Day - NOTE: 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary in the winter months to access the property - NOTE: The wood-burning stove is decorative and is not available for guest use - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is located on the front exterior of the cottage facing outward toward the driveway, camera 2 is located at the shared pool area facing the pool, and camera 3 is a Ring doorbell camera located at the front door entry. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion. They will record when they first sense motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected - NOTE: Please observe quiet hours between 11:00 PM-8:00 AM