Chill and relax. Or remote to work from the beach.
About this cottage rental
Nestled in Guilford, this lovely cottage for $630 per night is a great choice for your next trip. There are few places like this on the shoreline that sit directly on a quiet, private, sandy beach. Life is good at the beach, especially when it's right outside the door! Relax, chill out, and watch sunrises on the porch with your morning coffee. Catch sunsets from the lower beach deck with your wine cooler or brew. Drop your line into the surf in front of the cottage and catch tonight’s supper. Or launch kayaks into the river and explore the Ox Marsh wildlife preserve behind the cottage. The public boat launch is just down the street. — Unplug but still be connected — Need to keep in touch with work while you vacay? This is the place. With a dedicated desk/work area (with both wired and WiFi connections), you can connect remotely to work or school while enjoying an exquisite view of Long Island Sound and the wildlife marsh. The WiFi reaches to the beach deck, so bring your laptop and iced tea down to the beach level. What a way to work! You’ll never want to go back to your office. All photos on this website were taken from the cottage or the surrounding wildlife area. It is just like you see it in the photos! — About our family’s cottage — This is a quiet nature retreat that's perfect for couples, singles, and families. The recently updated cottage is beautifully restored with new kitchen appliances, a well-outfitted cook's kitchen, and internet/smart TV. The cottage is open, airy, and comfortably furnished. Large windows and ceiling fans carry the ocean breezes throughout the cottage. With nearly 360-degree views, you’ll watch spectacular sunrises and sunsets from the porch, living room, and bedrooms. Gaze at the ospreys in the marsh while you're still in bed. Identify the various sandpiper, egret, and gull species from the waterside porch. Watch the sailboats and ships pass Falkner's Lighthouse about 5 miles off shore. Everywhere you look, it's gorgeous. Our cottage is family owned (70+ years and 6 generations). It's our treasured home that we've put a lot of TLC into, not a commercial real estate venture. We rent only the weeks when family members aren't using it. — Right on a private sandy beach — Our family's 1938 historic wood cottage is directly on Circle Beach, a quiet cove on Long Island Sound with 20 cottages on a small peninsula of sand. Long Island Sound is right outside the door, and Ox Marsh wildlife management area is behind us. A spacious wall-to-wall beach deck is under the cottage and provides a private, shaded outdoor living room with ample patio seating and dining area. The surf is just a few steps away. And the WiFi reaches the beach deck, too. Upstairs, the large screened porch overlooks the beach where you can read a book while watching the kids and sandpipers on the beach below. Perfect place for dining and sitting. — It's a restful, beachside sanctuary — Our family's cottage is located just 20 miles east of New Haven. It's a classic New England cottage with original rustic knotty-pine walls, but recently updated with all the modern creature comforts you need, too. It’s a charmer that is bright, airy, and nicely appointed. Circle Beach is a small, residential beach used by owners for R&R. It is not Hammonasset (that's on the other side of town) or Fire Island NY (that's across the Sound!). And it's quiet because this is a residential neighborhood of property owners, not a commercial rental. *** Having a wedding, family reunion, or large gathering? This is NOT the place. NO EVENTS are allowed. — Nature retreat — The cottage is surrounded by nature: Long Island Sound on the south, and Ox Marsh / East River Wildlife Area on the north and west. It's adjacent to 100+ acres of preserved beach and marshland that's perfect for birding and kayaking. Egrets, great blue herons, gulls, sandpipers, ducks, ospreys, and dozens of other shorebirds thrive here and you'll often spot them from the porch while having your morning coffee in your PJs. — Boaters and kayakers delight — A free state public boat launch is just down the road where you can launch your boat across from Guilford Harbor and head out to the Sound, or launch your kayak for leisurely trips up the East and Neck Rivers that run behind the cottage through the wildlife saltwater preserve where you'll spot countless shorebirds. — The fishing's great — Surfcast from in front of the cottage and catch tonight's supper...striper, porgie, flounder and more. Or launch your boat and fish farther offshore for larger fish. Or join a fishing charter at a neighboring harbor and go for blues. — Our family's home for 70+ years — Six generations of our family have enjoyed the cottage and we're sure your family will love it, too. Because it's our family's summer home, we maintain it with lots of TLC and outfit it with comfortable, inviting furnishings. Enjoy our seashell collection from our beach and from beaches around the world. With several artists in the family, you'll find family oil paintings, photographs, and pottery. And don't hesitate to tap into our book library, kids toys and picture puzzles. This is not an ordinary beach cottage rental, that's for sure! Internet (both WiFi and wired) and cable TV are provided. The smart-TV is internet-connected, so bring your streaming account info. — It's ready for your family to enjoy — There are always breezes here at the beach, so come cool off and chill out for a while. Expect temperatures 5-to-10 degrees cooler than inland. Just bring your bed linens, pillows, towels, and flip-flops and you're all set for a relaxing, cooling vacation at the beach. — NOTES — 1. WEEKLY rentals only, Friday @ 4pm - Friday @ 10am (7 nights) — No exceptions except for multi-week rentals. No single-night, partial weeks, or 'weekends-only' reservations. 2. June-September only (this is an unheated summer beach cottage). 3. Sleeps a maximum of 6 people — No exceptions. 4. Bed linens, personal towels, blankets, mattress pads, and pillows are NOT provided. You must bring your own. 5. Our historic cottage is NOT appropriate for weddings, wedding receptions, reunions, or other large events. 6. No large gatherings. The number of daytime occupants allowed is 10, including the 6 sleeping there. 7. There is parking for 5 vehicles maximum. No more are allowed, even on the street. Parking is strictly enforced. **** Contact the owner for contracts and the cottage's website URL with more details and photos.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Guilford, CT
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(2 Reviews)
5.0
The Chagnon Family Cottage was the exact immersion in nature my wife and teenage daughters wanted. From the intoxicating and rhythmic serenade of the water, to the orchestra of birds each morning, we loved this intimate setting. The cottage is as advertised - both rustic and a family home. Having grown up staying at cottages along Long Island Sound, I knew exactly what to expect. Breezes vs. A/C, quick showers and doing dishes by hand. We came to be immersed in nature and couldn't have asked for a better setting. Daily kayaking in the Sound, fishing with my kids, walks along the beach, sunsets to die for....our stay was magical. What we 'missed' in modern amenities wasn't missed in the slightest as we turned off our phones, spent time with each other and relished the fantastic setting.
5.0
The Chagnon Family Cottage was simply ideal for our needs: two grandparents, their daughter and two granddaughters (ages 2 and 5). As can be seen from the photo, the house is right on the beach, and the water is very shallow for a long distance out, so the kids could play safely.
The cottage itself was just right: not a luxury place that would be inappropriate for little ones, but simple, cozy, comfortable, and altogether pleasant. The screen porch and the ground level under-deck are both wonderful places to relax and enjoy the world. Prospective renters should understand that it is a summer cottage and not a year-round home.
The neighbors were another asset: very friendly and welcoming.
Madison is a convenient location and there is lots to do in the area for all ages. The kids especially enjoyed the dinosaur skeltons at the Peabody Museum in New Haven. We took lots of very enjoyable beach walks.
I believe that the photos on the HomeAway site of the cottage depict it very accurately.
Our 5-star rating is based on what we expected and what we wanted. It's a great cottage in a great place. It isn't a 5-star luxury mansion on the French Riviera.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Guilford?
The average price for a rental in Guilford is $350 per night. This rental is $280 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Chill and relax. Or remote to work from the beach.. 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 Chill and relax. Or remote to work from the beach. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Chill and relax. Or remote to work from the beach.?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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