Title: Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space Cottage in Branford with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, electric kettle - Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918900/111918835/fa2d1d43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918900/111918835/e1a27d87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918900/111918835/5ed0a2ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms - Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918900/111918835/1b89cf1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918900/111918835/e3996c58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space provides everything that you need. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space Escape to this adorable 3-bedroom solar cottage on Pot Island in the Thimble Islands. With 3 queen beds and 2 twin beds, this cozy retreat is perfect for families or friends looking for an private getaway. The bathroom is well-equipped for your needs. A phenomenal place to call homebase while you're away, we hope you enjoy your stay. This single family home sits on 1 acer of land on a private island with use of two docks. The kitchen was renovated in 2024 and there is a large gas grill for use. The house has a two large decks, perfect for gathering at meal times. The front deck is covered and the back deck is uncovered. There is also a small back deck off the primary bedroom with an outdoor shower with amazingly strong water pressure. The home is solar and propane powered. The solar system supports the house, including lights, ceiling fan, phone/computer chargers, and the refrigerator. There are limitations with a solar home including absolutely no use of a hair dryer. The propane runs the stove and instant hot water heater. The island is shared with two other homes, out of sight from this dwelling, each on their acer of land. There is a passenger ferry that runs every hour on the hour to get to and from the private location. You can learn more about The Thimble Islands via these links: https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/travel/24explorer.html https://connecticuthistory.org/the-thimble-islands-little-islands-with-a-big-history/ https://www.thimbleislands.com/ https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticutmagazine/explore/article/explore-thimble-islands-and-stony-creek-18206599.php This place is the perfect location to sit back, relax, swim, take a sail, watch the sun set with a glass of wine, go for a paddle board ride and/or read a book. If you are looking for a longer or shorter stay, please reach out, we are open to a discussion. Thank you! ## Property amenities ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95970000/95964000/95963946/85b73e1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grace Island. Private Island! Vacations, Getaways, Weddings & Special Events. Branford - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Breakfast available - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=95963946&PinnedHotelID=95963946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91040000/91039300/91039244/7376e16e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet Friendly Private Room with large fenced in yard. North Branford - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=91039244&PinnedHotelID=91039244&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108970400/108970396/a0d0285e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### StedleyCreek! One bed-room apartment in the Stoney Creek area of Branford, CT. Branford - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=108970396&PinnedHotelID=108970396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94960000/94956400/94956398/1ad1c7d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Guilford Carriage House at Granite Lodge! Guilford - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=94956398&PinnedHotelID=94956398&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104180000/104178300/104178251/8fc2f93a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spectacular Lake Front Cabin close to CT shoreline North Branford - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=104178251&PinnedHotelID=104178251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66140700/66140651/5bc45af8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly renovated w/ Brand new kitchen and updated living room with more windows! Guilford - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=66140651&PinnedHotelID=66140651&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.252075,-72.75296&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:q%7CxzF%7Ep%60%7BL%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%3FU%40S%40S%40UBS%40SBSBSBU%40SBSDSBSDSBQDSDSDQDSDSFQDSFQDQFQFQFQHQFOFQHQHOFQHMHQHMHOJOHMJOHMJMJMJMJMHMLMJKJKLKJKLIJKLKLILILIJILGNILGLGLINGLELENELENGLENCLENCNCLCNCNANCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBN%40NBLBNBNBLDNBNDLFLDNDLDNDLFLHLFNFLHLFJHLHLHLHLJJJLHJJLJJJJJLLHLJLLLHLJLHLJNHNJLHNHLHPHNFNHNHPFPFNHPFPFPFPDPFPFRDPDRDRDPDRDRBPDRBRDRBRBR%40TBRBR%40RBR%40T%40R%40R%3FT%40R%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRATAR%3FTARARATCRARCRCRATCRCRERCRERCPEREREPEREREPGRGPEPGPGPGPIPGNGPIPINGNININININKLINKNILKLILMLKLILMJKLKJMJKJMHKJMJMHMHMHKHMFMHOFMFMHMDODMFODMDMDOFOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBOBO%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOCOCOAMCOCOCMEOCMGOEMEOEMGMEOEMIMGMGOIMGKIMIMIMIMKKKMIKKMKKKKMMKIMKMKMKMKMIMKOIMKOIOIOIOIOGOIOIQGQGOIQGQGQGQEQGQESGQESESEQESESCQESCSESCSASCUCSCSASCSAUASAS%3FUAS%3FUAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Eu8UfqxQJHUaP0ee3rYdZqdGxBw=) Branford, CT #### What's nearby - Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles #### Getting around - Guilford Station - 14 min drive - New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - Starbucks - Stony Creek Brewery - Parthenon Diner Restaurant - Dunkin' - Dunkin' ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space pet-friendly? ### Where is Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space Reviews ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Price by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Price-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Price.h9253345.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Key Largo by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-Largo-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Key-Largo.h7230.Hotel-Information) > > [Baymont by Wyndham Mishawaka South Bend Area](https://www.expedia.co.uk/South-Bend-Hotels-Baymont-By-Wyndham-Mishawaka-South-Bend-Area.h1976.Hotel-Information) > > [Solterra Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Solterra-Resort.h18526478.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [Anvil Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jackson-Hole-Hotels-Anvil-Hotel.h894210.Hotel-Information) > > [Mohegan Sun](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montville-Hotels-Mohegan-Sun.h894248.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-La-Quinta-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h894002.Hotel-Information) > > [Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oakhurst-Hotels-Yosemite-Southgate-Hotel-Suites.h3650.Hotel-Information) > > [Wuksachi Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sequoia-National-Park-Hotels-Wuksachi-Lodge.h893730.Hotel-Information) > > [Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montauk-Hotels-Gurneys-Montauk-Resort-Seawater-Spa.h7033726.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Marguerite Anaheim/Garden Grove, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Garden-Grove-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Garden-Grove-Anaheim-South.h917954.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Inn & Suites Napoleon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Defiance-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Suites.h200743.Hotel-Information) > > [Bar N Ranch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/West-Yellowstone-Hotels-Bar-N-Ranch.h11548135.Hotel-Information) > > [Yosemite View Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/El-Portal-Hotels-Yosemite-View-Lodge.h576660.Hotel-Information) > > [Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Geneva-Hotels-Timber-Ridge-Lodge-And-Waterpark.h1043867.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Santa Clara](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Clara-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Santa-Clara.h4313.Hotel-Information) > > [Delamar Greenwich Harbor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stamford-Hotels-Delamar-Greenwich-Harbor.h21949.Hotel-Information) > > [Cartoon Network Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lancaster-Hotels-Cartoon-Network-Hotel.h50407269.Hotel-Information) > > [Bayshore Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-Hotels-Bayshore-Resort.h34264.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Balmoral Resort Florida](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haines-City-Hotels-Balmoral-Resort-Florida.h19447044.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge by Wyndham Winchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Winchester.h9600.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Myrtle Beach - N Kings Hwy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Myrtle-Beach-Hotels-La-Quinta-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Myrtle-Beach-N-Kings-Hwy.h6849.Hotel-Information) > > [Sea Crest Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/North-Falmouth-Hotels-Sea-Crest-Beach-Hotel.h25567.Hotel-Information) > > [The View Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kayenta-Hotels-The-View-Hotel.h59418009.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Greenwich](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stamford-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Greenwich.h18180.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Aspen Select](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Aspen-Select.h12245240.Hotel-Information) ---