Title: Sunset Cottage 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 # Sunset Cottage Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Sunset Cottage ![Sun-loungers - Sunset Cottage (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100160000/100157300/100157254/d035ebf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sunset Cottage (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100160000/100157300/100157254/e1d63d11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sunset Cottage (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100160000/100157300/100157254/w1020h764x4y4-12621c26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sunset Cottage (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100160000/100157300/100157254/w1024h765x0y3-37e00f53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sunset Cottage (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100160000/100157300/100157254/w1024h765x0y3-50f7dc81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on a shoreline peninsula, Long Island Cottage offers serene water views and an open front porch perfect for long summer evenings. Catch the breeze on the screened rear porch or take a short walk to local eateries with beautiful LI Sound inlet just steps away. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41050 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sunset Cottage Simple summer cottage. This updated 1910 cottage will reminds you of endless summers at the beach. Located 100' from Long Island Sound with deeded access and 109' of frontage and private dock on shallow LI Sound inlet. This home has beautiful water and salt marsh views and a surprisingly private rear yard. An open front porch and a screened rear porch catch summer breezes and make them the place to be on long summer evenings. The open first floor has sliders overlooking the rear yard and inlet. On a shoreline peninsula that offers great roads for running, biking and walking with limited traffic and quiet streets. The house is a very simple, old fashioned summer cottage, with basic updates and lots of charm. It is a peaceful place from which to enjoy a beautiful neighborhood. Walk or bike to local favorite eating spots, just a short drive to town and train station. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Cycling nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Double-glazed windows - Recycling - Unit size: 1,050 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105320000/105312500/105312445/7919ae6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach Morgan Point - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=105312445&PinnedHotelID=105312445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108590000/108585400/108585303/f21ab73b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming year-round beach home in Indian Town, Old Saybrook Saybrook Manor - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=108585303&PinnedHotelID=108585303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111610000/111609700/111609670/cfe2552e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Westshore Luxury West Haven - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 7.6 Good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=111609670&PinnedHotelID=111609670&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96090000/96089100/96089084/8e488029.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect for family/corporate, Strategic location, 2mi Yale, 2.8 mi Airport, New Haven - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Fireplace - Microwave 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=96089084&PinnedHotelID=96089084&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89570000/89564600/89564509/5140c973.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern 4 Bedroom Beach House: Ideal for Families & Long Stays West Haven - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=89564509&PinnedHotelID=89564509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99620900/99620843/w905h683x60y0-f26da2fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BEACH BUM CARRIAGE HOUSE with kayaks - steps to beach, park, marinas & brewery! 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If bringing dog, must be well behaved, quiet, fully house-trained. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### 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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a 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 Located in Branford, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Chaffinch Island State Park and West Rock Ridge State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Polished and Shoreline Trolley Museum. Lighthouse Point Carousel and Peabody Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Branford travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Branford.dx6243) [View more Holiday homes in Branford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Branford-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6243-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.248,-72.816475&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:acxzF%7C%7Dl%7BL%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FU%40Q%40U%40U%40S%40S%40SBU%40SBSBUBQBSBSBSDSDSBSDSDQDSFQDSDQFQFQDSHQFOFQFQHQFOHQHMHQFOJOHMHOHOJMJOHMJMJKJMJMJMJKLKJKLKJKLKJILKLGLKLGLILGLILGNGLGLELGNENELENELCNELENANENALCNANANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NDL%40NDNDLBNDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLHLFLHLFLJLFJJLHLJJJLJJJJJLLJJJLJLJJJLHLJNHLJNHNHLHNHNHPHLFPHPHNFPFPFNFPFRFPDPFPDRFPDRDPDRBRDRDRBRBRBRBPBTBR%40R%40TBR%40R%40T%40R%40T%40P%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FRARATARATARCRATARCRCRCRCRCRCRERERCREREPERGPERGPEPGPGRGPGNGPGPINIPGPILIPININILINKLINKNILKJKLKLKLKJMLKJKJMJKJMJMHKHMHMHMHMHMFMHOFMFMFMDOFMDMDODODMBODODM%40OBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOAMEOEMCOEMEOEOEMGMEMGOGMGMIMGMIMIMIMIMIKIMKKKMKKKMKKKKMKMKMKMKKIMKOKOIMIOIMKOGOIQIMIQGOIQGQGQGOIQESGQGQEQESGQESEQESCSESESCSCSCSCSCSCSASCUASASASAUAUAS%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TPMpE2ygzIrobixEiLk2Kh95edw=) Branford, CT ### What's nearby - ![double rainbow over the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/505471/a5f25237-6675-4be8-8cb6-6213d0e0131c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Double Beach 6 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Stony Creek Brewery 5 min drive \- 2.7 miles - Polished 6 min drive \- 3.1 miles - Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center 6 min drive \- 2.9 miles - Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District 6 min drive \- 3.6 miles ### Getting around - Branford Station 11 min drive - New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Branhaven Plaza 9 min drive - Starbucks 9 min drive - Branford Townhouse Restaurant 9 min drive - Chipotle Mexican Grill 9 min drive - Dunkin' 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sunset Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sunset Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Sunset Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Sunset Cottage? ### Where is Sunset Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sunset Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### William W. 6 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Cozy Stay at Waterfront Cottage This is exactly what the doctor ordered, amazing waterfront cottage with all the amenities for a relaxing get away. Cottage was very clean with an amazing front porch and nice sized back yard that has direct water views…. The owner was a pleasure to work with and went the extra mile to ensure our stay was absolutely perfect. ##### William W. 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