Charming Historic Cottage, 130 Footsteps To Private Beach, Sleeps Five, Peaceful

Exterior
Iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

About this cottage rental

Situated in East Haven, this attractive cottage for $250 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Master bedroom has queen bed, second bedroom has a full bed, and the third bedroom is a sleeping porch with two twin beds. This cottage was one of three guest cottages that. along with her 'Bungalow', formed the estate of Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Frequent visitors to 'The Bungalow' were writers such as Jack London, who may have written Call of the Wild in this very cottage (or down the street in a local tavern). The floors are warped with age but the wood paneling is warm with the memories of the visitors who were drawn to this neighborhood for it became the site for many social gatherings that brought together literary and artistic figures of the day. Ella Wheeler Wilcox described this spot in her poem GRANITE BAY At Granite Bay, such beauty lies, In rocks, in waters and in skies, As poets dream of Paradise. The rocks that clasp fair Granite Bay First saw her charms at break of day And flushed to pink from somber gray. To guard this bay from rude alarms And shelter her from all that harms Great trees reach out protecting arms. Down to the very water's edge, Between the granite rocks they wedge, And watch in silence from each ledge. Defending points and islands stand And reefs of rocks run out from land, To keep rude billows well in hand. The river and the bay are friends; One slender arm the river bends And all her anchored boats defends. So much one island loves her grace, He fronts all dangers in his place, To shield the beauty of her face. Loved by the forest and the shore, While sun and moon, and skies adore, The strong rocks hold her evermore. At Granite Bay the wild winds rest; The sunlight is her welcome guest; The moon goes mad upon her breast. Not here is heard the sea gulls' scream. They come, but only come to dream: Far out at sea their sorrows seem. At Granite Bay, far out at sea My cares and troubles seem to me; Love, joy and hope remain, these three. Though forth my wandering footsteps stray, To realms and regions far away, My heart dwells here, in Granite Bay.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV

Map of East Haven, CT

Reviews

4.6/5.0
Outstanding(23 Reviews)
5.0
Jun 2023
Kathy is very accommodating and communicative. The cottage we rented is in a great location. Thanks for providing a nice place for us to stay!
5.0
May 2023
Enjoyed our stay very much. It is a charming cottage in a beautiful location. Kathy was very accommodating and friendly. I highly recommend this place to anyone traveling in the area.
5.0
Sep 2022
cute cottage with tons of character, Kathy was great and super communicative and helpful!
5.0
Jul 2022
Back in town
Back in town
A wonderful cottage with history written all throughout. Beaches are a stones' throw away and you're surrounded by that typical New England shoreline.
1.0
star 2 emptystar 3 emptystar 4 emptystar 5 empty
Jun 2022
Unsafe House and Misleading Listing
Unsafe House and Misleading Listing
Several issues: 1) NOT ONE floor in the house is level. We took videos of a small cylinder about 6 inches long we let go at one end of each room; the cylinder rolled all the way across the room each time. Even the steps on the narrow, steep staircase were slanted. Placed on one side of a stair, the cylinder rolled across the step to the wall on the other side. 2) The beds were uncomfortably hard. They did not have any box springs, making it feel like sleeping on bumpy sand at the beach. 3) The TV had listings for hundreds of channels, yet basic, popular stations such as ESPN and CNN were unavailable, requiring a subscription that the owners evidently had not purchased. 4) The online photos of the living room/dining area were misleading, as they depicted a couple of armchairs in the middle of the room but no such chairs were there. In fact, the living/dining room combo included a dining room table with its dining chairs and a small couch in front of the TV, but no other places to sit in the large vacant space remaining. 5) The online photos also misrepresented the backyard. It doesn't exist. The area directly behind the cottage is the two-space parking area, paved in asphalt. It is not a useable backyard. The online photo that purports to be the backyard is actually the backyard of the cottage next door. A tall white fence separates it from this cottage's parking spots. 6) The bathroom is located directly in front of you once you ascend the staircase, but the floor from the top of the stairs to the bathroom door is slanted so you must walk UPHILL to enter the bathroom. The newer hardwood floor at the top of the stairs and that of the bedroom to the right of the bathroom appears to have been installed quite amateurishly. The ends of the floorboards abutting the bathroom threshold are unevenly cut. The floorboards at the entrance to that adjacent bedroom are so much higher than the floor outside it that the owner has affixed red tape to the floor to warn of the tripping hazard. 7) Cracks and peeling of ceiling sheetrock indicate it was likely installed by an unskilled do-it-yourselfer. In sum, this place is not safe--especially for the elderly--and significant online photo representations of its features are false.
5.0
Jun 2022
The cottage, and the host, delivered in every respect. Would be happy to have a repeat stay.
5.0
Jun 2022
Adorable beach cottage
Adorable beach cottage
The cottage, and the host, delivered in every respect. Would be happy to have a repeat stay.
4.0
star 5 empty
Apr 2021
Cute cottage
Cute cottage
The location and neighborhood were perfect. Note that all the beaches around the area are all private properties so they are not open to the public. There's just a tiny street leading to the bay with a bench. The house is nice. Bathrooms on the main level would have been appreciated. Heating in the sun room would have made it more usable in cold weather.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in East Haven?

The average price for a rental in East Haven is $234 per night. This rental is $16 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Historic Cottage, 130 Footsteps To Private Beach, Sleeps Five, Peaceful. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Charming Historic Cottage, 130 Footsteps To Private Beach, Sleeps Five, Peaceful pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Charming Historic Cottage, 130 Footsteps To Private Beach, Sleeps Five, Peaceful?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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