We loved our 10-day stay in Branford. The house was spectacular! So many windows! The screened-in porch was our favorite spot for morning coffee and reading, and the table outside on the deck was perfect for outdoor dinners and evening cocktails as the sun set. The house was absolutely spotless and the kitchen had everything you needed - even a cake stand. We grilled steaks outside one night, made fajitas another night - but mostly went out to eat. The area itself is beautiful. We saw plenty of deer and rabbits on our walks and everyone was friendly. It's a very peaceful spot. One minor thing, but not enough to take off a star -- there are no screens in the windows. We were visiting from Florida where we can't open our windows until December, and we were so excited for those cool New England nights - but except for the screened-in porch, we were stuck in air-conditioning, just like home. Zach was a great host - he was easy to reach for the one question we had, but really, our stay was seamless! We'd definitely stay again.

Excellent location and fun to watch the large tidal range. Quiet. Spacious. Easy to get to our New Haven activities.

We had a truly wonderful stay at this beautiful waterfront cottage! The setting was perfect for our family – peaceful and picturesque. The outdoor space gave us room to connect, unwind, and enjoy each other’s company. From morning coffee on the deck, watching wildlife, kayaking, paddle boarding, nearby cliff jumping, walks to explore the grounds while meeting the wonderful neighbors, or just floating lazily on tubes. We made so many great memories and truly appreciated being so close to the water. The house itself is beautifully furnished, decorated and clean. It appears to be newly renovated or a newer rental, which was lovely. There are a few small things we noticed – like the dock and deck showing some age, so just something mindful if you are traveling with kids or older adults, lighting fixtures still needing to be installed (in the breakfast nook & laundry) and a few thoughtful additions (like towel hooks) could make the space even more convenient. I’ll be messaging the owner with those minor suggestions.Overall, this was a wonderful stay and great spot for making summer memories. Huge thank you to our host, Zach for sharing this little slice of paradise! We’d happily come back!

This was a wonderful stay - great, great location, beautiful home with multiple places for smaller and larger group connections (large diner table, group seating indoors and outdoors), wonderful sleeping and bathrooms for a group of 10 adults, well-stocked kitchen for group meals, and nice neighborhood with ability to take small walks on the main roads. It was an oasis from the busy schedules and wonderful accommodations for a reunion of long-time friends!