Adorable large beach cottage
About this cottage rental
Situated in Old Saybrook, this charming cottage for $429 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. PLEASE NOTE: This property has proven to be VERY popular. If your preferred dates aren't available, WE HAVE ANOTHER HOUSE ACROSS THE STREET! Ideal location, with ocean views. It is listing #572433. ------ Professionally maintained classic beach cottage with ocean views from most rooms in the house. Situated in a private beach community along the oh-so desirable coast of Long Island Sound. The perfect combination of old charm and updated decor. Close to major cities and several airports and yet you feel like you're away from it all! Perfect for couples, families or small groups. Weekly rates include ALL linens, so if you're comparing properties, please consider that most beach rentals do no provide bed linens and towels. We do! 4 bedrooms including 2 'masters' with comfortable beds and water views. 2 additional bedrooms with 2 twin beds in each, one of the 'twin' rooms also has a water view. (Please note: The fourth bedroom is a wonderfully fun room, we call the Hideaway. It has a bit of a funky step leading into it and is perfect for agile adults and older kids, but probably not ideal for 'little ones'. The other 3 bedrooms are ideal for any age). We realize many travelers don't want the hassle of bringing their own bed linens, bath & beach towels, so we provide quality linens for you! Your beds will be made and towels will be left for you in each room. A service many rentals do not offer. The screened-in porch, wraps around 2 sides of the house, and offers additional living space, gorgeous water, sunrise and sunset views and is perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing. There is also a second outdoor eating area with plenty of chairs and an umbrella for sunny days. The private beach is only 30 steps away and is shared by only a few families and is literally just steps away from your cottage. You can hear the sound of the ocean from every room in the house! We are taking extra precautions at this time due to Covid with our cleaning between guests. Our cleaning crew is using CDC guidelines during each cleaning. The measures we are using to protect our guests include using disinfectants registered by the environmental protection agency, all linens washed at the highest heat setting, emptying vacuum cleaner after every cleaning, lining each trash and disposing of cleaning supplies between each quest. We have self check in to assist in social distancing by having a key lockbox. Our top priority is to ensure our guests have a safe and amazing stay!
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Old Saybrook, CT
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(24 Reviews)
2.0
We rented this cottage b/c we wanted a beautiful ocean front view and private beach where we could swim. As we drove up to the cottage our excitement turned to gloom. This is a very old, run down home with exposed wiring throughout and no upkeep. This home needs a major remodeling to get it up to date for what this landlord charges. Had we driven by prior to our stay, we would have cancelled right away. The view from the cottage: you will have a view of concrete pillers and a large for sale sign of a cottage whose structure was started but never finished. There are tall weeds growing throughout the property and blocking your view of the ocean. The private beach that we paid for, is full of rocks, seaweed and the water is dirty due to the boats that are parked there. This was very disappointing as we could not swim there. We had to walk up the street to another beach, lugging all our beach belongings and lugging it all back. This defeated the purpose of paying all this money to have our own private beach. The furniture is all outdated and broken. I slept in the blue room one night to snuggle with my youngest son and could barely move the next day. My entire back was hurting. I looked under the bed and saw that the underneath frame was broken. The small attic room was extremely hot and unsuitable to sleep in. This room could easily be improved by adding an air conditioner and blocking off the opening in the wall from the garage underneath it. The cushions on all the chairs are completely worn out, dirty and uncomfortable. There is a white table chair that is broken and nobody could sit on it. There would be no way that we could have had 8 people stay here and have somewhere to sit. There is only 1 bathroom and it’s up stairs. The stairs are steep and a tripping hazard due to their design. Not suitable for elderly/small kids. We would be embarrassed to have a family member or friend know that we stayed here. There are no walls just thin wood. There was water leaking from the outside chandelier from the last small rainfall. I can’t imagine staying here in a rainstorm. There is wall paper peeling off the walls in the kitchen and the refrigerator is making weird sounds like it’s ready to die soon. Our kids and we could not wait to leave. It smells like a very old run down house built in the 1920’s..We were so happy to be home and would never stay here ever again.
5.0
House is steps from the beach and there is a great view. We sat on the screened porch every night and enjoyed the view of the sound. It is a beach cottage so there is no insulation and you can hear everything going on in the house. The stairs are steep and there is one bathroom but there is a great outdoor shower. I would highly recommend just know that you are renting a cottage with no dishwasher or cloths washer but the beach makes it all worth it.
2.0
Expensive Shed cottage
We rented this cottage b/c we wanted a beautiful ocean front view and private beach where we could swim. As we drove up to the cottage our excitement turned to gloom. This is a very old, run down home with exposed wiring throughout and no upkeep. This home needs a major remodeling to get it up to date for what this landlord charges. Had we driven by prior to our stay, we would have cancelled right away. The view from the cottage: you will have a view of concrete pillers and a large for sale sign of a cottage whose structure was started but never finished. There are tall weeds growing throughout the property and blocking your view of the ocean. The private beach that we paid for, is full of rocks, seaweed and the water is dirty due to the boats that are parked there. This was very disappointing as we could not swim there. We had to walk up the street to another beach, lugging all our beach belongings and lugging it all back. This defeated the purpose of paying all this money to have our own private beach. The furniture is all outdated and broken. I slept in the blue room one night to snuggle with my youngest son and could barely move the next day. My entire back was hurting. I looked under the bed and saw that the underneath frame was broken. The small attic room was extremely hot and unsuitable to sleep in. This room could easily be improved by adding an air conditioner and blocking off the opening in the wall from the garage underneath it. The cushions on all the chairs are completely worn out, dirty and uncomfortable. There is a white table chair that is broken and nobody could sit on it. There would be no way that we could have had 8 people stay here and have somewhere to sit. There is only 1 bathroom and it’s up stairs. The stairs are steep and a tripping hazard due to their design. Not suitable for elderly/small kids. We would be embarrassed to have a family member or friend know that we stayed here. There are no walls just thin wood. There was water leaking from the outside chandelier from the last small rainfall. I can’t imagine staying here in a rainstorm. There is wall paper peeling off the walls in the kitchen and the refrigerator is making weird sounds like it’s ready to die soon. Our kids and we could not wait to leave. It smells like a very old run down house built in the 1920’s..We were so happy to be home and would never stay here ever again.
4.0
The beach and proximity to the house was excellent. The house itself could use some upgrades, a good deep cleaning and TLC. We appreciated the amenities of linens, towels and beach stuff.
We did have wonderful week there!
5.0
Great location and view
House is steps from the beach and there is a great view. We sat on the screened porch every night and enjoyed the view of the sound. It is a beach cottage so there is no insulation and you can hear everything going on in the house. The stairs are steep and there is one bathroom but there is a great outdoor shower. I would highly recommend just know that you are renting a cottage with no dishwasher or cloths washer but the beach makes it all worth it.
5.0
Very happy with everything.
4.0
Location!
The beach and proximity to the house was excellent. The house itself could use some upgrades, a good deep cleaning and TLC. We appreciated the amenities of linens, towels and beach stuff.
We did have wonderful week there!
5.0
Nice house; well maintained; steps from the beach. Excellent communication with the property mgr.
Very happy with everything.
5.0
Great property
This place was amazing for our group of 8 plus an infant. Great access to the beach, but it is a typical beach house. Don't expect too much privacy because the walls are thin but we had a blast. So much seating between the inside and the screen porch. A little bit of peeling paint on floor so keep an eye on littles. Overall super pleased and would rent again.
5.0
Paradise
great location nice and cozy.
5.0
Our whole group enjoyed our stay. Super location, terrific communication with the manager. Would definitely rent again!
5.0
The house was an older cottage but cute! Perfect location with a private beach right at your footsteps! Perfect for a young family with little ones. Cute neighborhood with friendly neighbors.
5.0
Great spot
Our whole group enjoyed our stay. Super location, terrific communication with the manager. Would definitely rent again!
4.0
Not quite what was shown in the virtual tour. Could have been better, could have been worse. Overall we'll take it. Would I go back? Yes with a few changes.
5.0
Perfect Family summer beach getaway
The house was an older cottage but cute! Perfect location with a private beach right at your footsteps! Perfect for a young family with little ones. Cute neighborhood with friendly neighbors.
4.0
Mostly good.
Not quite what was shown in the virtual tour. Could have been better, could have been worse. Overall we'll take it. Would I go back? Yes with a few changes.
5.0
Perfect week
Location was perfect and really couldn’t ask for a better week. Property managers were very responsive with any questions. Would book again.
4.0
Location, location, location
If you want steps from the beach (and a view) this is your place. It’s rustic. Amenities are okay. Not fancy. But fantastic location.
5.0
Beautiful location
The location if the cottage was awesome being so close to the beach was a joy and the views were spectacular especially the full moon on the water. The condition of the cottage was good but you could tell it was the end of the season and had been lived in. The dog run was perfect. All in all loved it and hope to be back next year.
5.0
BEST SPOT FOR A FAMILY VACATION!
I vacationed at the cottage across the street 40 years ago as a kid with my family. That cottage is now permanently occupied, so I was THRILLED beyond belief when I found this rental just across the street. The nice thing about this rental is that it is one house length away from the beach. Literally is a five second walk to the sand. So very convenient to walk back to the cottage to eat, bathroom, whatever. The cottage has not been updated all these years, which is exactly what I was hoping for. I was in tears as I walked in to the same old familiar smell of the cottage I remembered back in the day. The colors on the walls are similar, and the old rustic feel. There are four bedrooms upstairs. Two of the rooms had two twin beds, and two of the rooms had one bed (size just a tad smaller than a Queen). Rooms were nice sizes! Loved the towels provided for the beach & shower - the shower towels were super absorbant! Speaking of shower - I took mine every morning in the outdoor shower. LOVED THAT! Good water pressure, and showering to the sounds of nature - well, there's nothing like it. The kitchen is small, but adequate to cook in, pots, pans and plates were sufficient...there is a fullsized fridge/freezer. The diningroom and family room are large and a nice screened in wrap around porch to view the ocean is just perfect. The place was immaculately clean, no bugs, there was a flat screen TV and WiFi. The good humor truck comes at nice (Daisy was the original good humor lady from 40 years ago - she hugged me and remembered me from way back then!!!) The streets are quiet, perfect for the kids to ride bikes, and we went for nightly walks - no traffic at all. The place hadn't changed from when I was little. In fact many of my old friends from 40 years ago were still there - as if they've preserved it all these years - all I had to do was return. Perfect family vacation spot. One point - what used to be a sandy beach to the left of the white wall is now gone, and high tide is all water, low tide is black muck (instead of sand bars). To the right of the white wall is a sandy beach and kids were in the water playing and swimming, although it's a tad rocky. The old rock jetty is still there, as is the wooden jetty to crab off of. Because of this, the beach is pretty quiet - not the best one to walk on sandbars or swim in. To me this is a plus, because we had the beach to ourselves! I don't swim in the ocean anyways...
4.0
Not for Older Folks
I knew the bathroom was upstairs but proved more difficult than I thought it would be. Windows are really really old. Kitchen not really fully stocked. No hair dryer as stated in description but property manager apologized. Did not receive a notice from VRBO about how to get in. Again had to contact property manager. It is 30 steps to ocean but view is quite blocked by overgrowth from structure in front. Neighborhood is lovely and people super nice.
5.0
Beach front in a great neighborhood
Great location and proximity to the beach!! Lots of areas for eating, screened porch, backyard or dining room. Kitchen has everything you need- pots/pans, toaster, Keurig. Used the outdoor grill several times. Loved the provided linens for shower and beach. Outdoor shower is amazing!!! Great advantage if you are traveling with kids. Hideaway room can get a little hot but we had to be diligent about fans and blowing hot air out. The neighbors are friendly- everyone we met on a walk or on the beach was super nice.
Great communication with property manager. You are also in close proximity to main road and local grocery stores. The famous Bills seafood and the waters edge are just a short drive. Overall- this is a fabulous rental. Had a great experience with my family and would definitely rent again!
1.0
Great location needs TLC
This cottage is in a fantastic location practically directly on the beach. It is a shame that the house and property have not been kept up. The photos of this property were clearly taken at least a decade ago and it has since declined in appearance. There is tons of peeling paint and loose floor tiles. A handful of nails on the porch railing when we arrived. When we had a rain storm water was coming in everywhere. The property was not safe for children. The twin bed in one of the children’s bedrooms is positioned up against a 2nd floor window with a screen that will pop right out. The windows in general terrified me all week because I was afraid they would fall on the kids hands. I was even worried about operating them myself. The “hideaway” bedroom reached 100 degrees on our 1st night there. It is an attic over a garage that traps all the heat. The air quality in the house is extremely poor. It has mold in the walls or something and the blue master bedroom is Smokey. We all woke up wheezing and with upper respiratory issues and coughing by the end of the week. Especially my poor 2 year old. And lastly the furniture in the house is SO UNCOMFORTABLE! It’s outdoor wicker furniture without proper cushions. You can’t sit on it more than 10 min. We had a rainy day and we were literally sitting on the floor it was so uncomfortable. It’s the kind of place that you are counting down the days until you can LEAVE! Which is sad because this was our family vacation for the year. We paid top dollar and ended up in a total dump. We have been renting cottages in RI and CT for many years and I enjoyed them all except this place. It was more stressful than a vacation because we were problem solving house issues all week.
As far as positives: plenty of hot water, very cute walkable neighborhood and friendly neighbors.
5.0
Fantastic!
What a great place! Quiet neighborhood, clean house, room enough to eat, sleep, play games or just sit on the porch watching the water. It really is only steps to a clean, quiet, private beach. The kids loved the outdoor shower, and there was a grassy area for the dogs. We hated to leave!
5.0
Rent this Cottage!
Beautiful house. Right next to the ocean. Did not want to leave. The beds were super comfortable. So many restaurants and things to do right down the street. I would definitely recommend and stay again.
5.0
Perfect Summer Retreat!
My family and I had a wonderful time at Chapman Beach! The cottage was exactly what I expected, rustic and breezy with an adorable beachy theme. The amenities made packing for our trip so easy. The rental includes linens, towels, beach chairs and toys for the kids!! The neighborhood was absolutely beautiful, as well. Every evening we enjoyed a stroll with our dog counting the wild rabbits along the way and a trip to DQ for our favorite ice cream.
5.0
Great quiet time at a beautiful place with the family!
Great time! Great location! Great place! We’ll be back!
5.0
Nice and quiet getaway on the ocean with very few people and just family.
A week of family time without the crowds and a walk to the beach with nothing between us but the sand. I would do it all over again.
5.0
Great house, wonderful location!
We really enjoyed our stay at this cute beach cottage. It's conveniently located just off Route 1, and is just a few steps from a private quiet beach. Especially loved the screened porch that was cool and comfortable with a view of the water. The house has all amenites (including linens, towels and beach towels) needed for a comfortable stay at the beach, and the owner is very responsive to any questions or concerns. Great experience, would definitely stay there again!
4.0
Great location. Perfect beach
We loved the proximity to the beach and the porch was awesome. The furniture in living room was so uncomfortable. The TV had the most basic channels (everyone has a laptop or device but couldn’t watch much as a family). Need better cooling options because upstairs was steamy. Bathroom was great. Beds super comfortable. Outdoor shower awesome. Loved that linens and towels were provided. A real coffee maker would have been nice. The lock on the door was a pain and took several tries every time we came and went. Having said all of that we had a great week also loved the neighborhood. Thank you
5.0
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I was very pleased to find a relaxing charming cottage tucked away amongst easy going and friendly local residents. The ambiance at The Cottage was brightly decorated with plenty of relaxing space. Shaded by trees in the yard, and cooking on the new gas grill, eating at the picnic table or on the screened porches, I and my family were smitten. To wake in the morning with the ocean and beach view, was enjoyed from the cozy screened in porch with our coffee. If I had to choose Id have to say that was one of my highlights of the day. But then again the quiet evenings with cooling breezes off the ocean waters were just as perfect. Just a stones throw away, was a private, and very nice beach. But for those younger adults of my family who wished for more there were two other beaches close by they could choose from with larger crowds. Sue and her warm hospitality went beyond expectations with the little things given for her guests luxury and comfort. And sometimes it is the little things done that mean so much! Clean towels for each guest awaiting them in the bedrooms, complimentary first morning arrival coffee, as well as a lovely bottle of wine. The only bad thing I could say about the cottage is that I had to leave! Thank you your happy renter, Linda
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Old Saybrook?
The average price for a rental in Old Saybrook is $319 per night. This rental is $110 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Adorable large beach cottage. 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 Adorable large beach cottage pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Adorable large beach cottage?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony / patio, and tv.
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