Title: Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach 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 # Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach ![Exterior - Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach (East Haven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105320000/105312500/105312445/7919ae6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach (East Haven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105320000/105312500/105312445/e80c0782.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach (East Haven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105320000/105312500/105312445/ddde8acc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach (East Haven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105320000/105312500/105312445/ef7c4fbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach (East Haven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105320000/105312500/105312445/6851a521.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Imagine a beach vacation at Hidden Gem, where pristine white sand and crystal-clear waters are just steps from your private porch. Relax in the open floor plan with comfortable seating areas or unwind on the covered porch with beach chairs and umbrellas nearby. Kayaks await for those who love adventure, while Tweed Airport is minutes away for easy access to New Haven's nightlife. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6650 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 cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach YOU ARE ON THE BEACH! Step off the porch right onto pristine white sand. This hidden gem is on a dead end street and has everything you need for a relaxing summer get-a-way. There are 2 bedroom and a loft. Open floor plan and covered porch. Beach chairs, umbrella and kayaks. Sleeps 4 to 6 (grown children would be appropriate for the loft space). Tweed Airport is just minutes away, take the train into Union station, New Haven less than 15 minutes away. We beleive dining outdoors is the porch but if you want to venture out there is an abundance of things to do and see on the CT Shoreline and great night life downtown New Haven. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Kayak ### 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Unit size: 650 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![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 - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=108585303&PinnedHotelID=108585303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100160000/100157300/100157254/d035ebf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Cottage Branford - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=100157254&PinnedHotelID=100157254&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70110000/70101200/70101127/0f7eba98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect Shoreline Stay – Walk to Beach, Dine, Shop & Play! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.24463,-72.88123&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_nwzFtry%7BL%3FS%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40S%40U%40S%40UBQ%40U%40SBSBUBSBSBQDSBSDSDSBSDQDSFQDSFQDQFSFQFQFOFSFOHOHQFQHMHQHOHOHOHMJOHMJOHMLMHMJKJMLMJKJKJMLKJILKLIJKLGLKLGLILGLINGLGLGLENGLENELENELENENALCNENANCLANANCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NDNBL%40NDNDLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLHLFLHLFLJLFLJJHLJLHJJLLJJJLJJJLJJJLJLJLHNJLHNHLHNJNHNHPFLHPFPHNFNFRFNHPDPFRFPDRFPDPDRDPDRBRDRDRBRBPBRBRBTBRBR%40T%40P%40T%40T%40R%40R%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAT%3FRARATARARATARATCRCRCRCRCRCRCRERERCREREPEREPGPERGPGPEPIPGPGPGNIPGPINGNINIPKLININILKNINKJKLKLKLKLKJKLKJMJKJMJMJKHMHMHMHMHMFMHMHMDOHMFMDMFODMDODMDOBODMBOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOEMCOEMEOEMEOGMEMGMIOEMIMIMGMIMIMIKIMIMKKKMKKKKKKKMMKMKMIMMMIKKOIOKMIOIOIMIQIOIOGOIQIQGOGQGQGQGQGQEQGQESGQESEQCSESESCSESCSCSCSCSCSASAUCSAUAQAUAU%3FSAS%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nLHCdnyyqYf94AY3jD1xIjk6UJ8=) East Haven, CT #### What's nearby - West Silver Sands Beach \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Shell Beach \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Lighthouse Point Park \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - East Haven Town Beach \- 19 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Five Mile Point Lighthouse \- 5 min drive \- 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Branford Station - 16 min drive - New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive - ‪Heavens Drink - ‬8 min drive - ‪Nickys Place - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lobster Shack - ‬4 min drive - ‪Rosso Vino - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach? ### What time is check-in at Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach? ### What time is check-out at Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach? ### Where is Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach 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 14 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan 11 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Wonderful stay! The backyard beach views couldn’t be better! Great use of cozy space. Will book again if possible! ##### Megan Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Assunta P. 3 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful slice of heaven!! Hope to be back someday. ##### Assunta P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt P. 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cottage was wonderful! ##### Matt P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lauren s. 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A perfect beach vacation! We stayed early September and the beach was pretty much empty and so peaceful. The cottage was cute and clean with all the amenities to cook if you prefer to stay in. Amazing skies in the evening. You won’t be disappointed with this gem! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/31a98171-f6c9-4fcd-a03c-c0f7dd03c630-1758299058930.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/aab0f17b-ac06-4dcd-8074-4206c8d05455-1758299058847.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### lauren s. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tatiana F. 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The location is great, right on the beach! The house was cozy and had almost everything we needed. We had some trouble with the grill but Lori was quick to respond and everything was fixed. We will definitely be returning. Thank you so much for accommodating our big family! ##### Tatiana F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. 1 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful! Lori was fantastic and clearly/accurately described property and access. The cottage was perfect for our family of 5! Neighbors were super friendly and the beach was quiet and clean. Perfect for a relaxing getaway! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1d2bedba-b03f-4a97-afc3-a4a69d7a127d-1751387648041.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Warstine J. 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 10/10The house was just as advertised! It is a cute beach house perfect for a romantic getaway or just need a place to chill. Lori is the hostess with the mostess! She provides you with all that you need for your home away from home stay. From the simplest items like toilet paper to dishes, pots, glasses, silverware, etc. You name it it is there!! It was very extremely clean, spacious and right next to the beach. Everything was just perfect!! Our dogs who have never seen or even been to a beach love it! The whole trip was just what we needed and we can't wait to go back again. ##### Warstine J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug C. 5 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Cottage Enjoyed our stay very much. Cute cottage, rustic. Only downside was the airport is close ##### Doug C. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher P. 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property is just as advertised. The beach is exactly what we were looking for; quiet and clean and not touristy. The cottage may sound small but the layout actually accommodated our family of 5 comfortably. The fishing is great right in front of the house and if you like to eat blue crabs, the creek that runs through the marsh on the way in is a great spot to catch a crab dinner. My teen-age girls that don’t like to fish could have crabbed every day if we could have. Grocery stores and excellent restaurants are a short drive away and Hammonasett Beach is a beautiful spot for a beach day. If you are considering this for a vacation I would say not to hesitate and rent it. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a9c7dd18-091c-4fa2-8e6c-6b15bfafb293-1758300076010.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Christopher P. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle D. 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic! This place was EXACTLY as advertised!! Easy to find, with clear entry instructions. IMMACULATELY cleaned and stocked with easy to find instructions. The beach is right at your doorstep! The house is a brilliant use of space, small, but not cramped. Linens were fresh and clean and plentiful! This was a gem of a place!! ##### Michelle D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities This beach cottage is right on a private beach! It is truly a hidden gem! The cottage is so cute and it has everything you need including linens, beach and bath towels, gas grill, kayaks, beach chairs and loungers. Great porch to sit and read or have your morning coffee. The beach has soft sand, beautiful shells, some rocks and we even found some sea glass. Close to dining, shops and an airport. Host was super nice and answered any questions we had. Neighbors are friendly. We really enjoyed our stay there and we look forward to staying there again. ![Beach cottage right on the beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b6237fed-abc1-4bb0-9bd8-054374a52802-1749998983465.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Kitchen area with stairs that lead up to a bedroom loft](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/974e282c-8b3c-454d-9922-906d40568877-1749998983236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Clean beach and clear water](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/09572012-f2b8-4f5d-a67a-261ac428ba2b-1749998971849.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![You can’t help but sit back and relax here](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b83768f1-2d1d-427f-9f01-3e519f1ad6f8-1749998931140.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sharon Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John E. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved being directly on the Beach Two steps down to the sand. Air traffic has increased since the last time we rented, but they space it out. Most of the day is quiet. Accommodations were wonderful. I hope to own something like this someday! ##### John E. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOANNE V. 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We totally enjoyed this location. It was 4 adults and 2 dogs. The cottage was perfect size. Location was everything!!! Steps from a private beach. Easy assess to major highway but far enough away that you forever there is life beyond the community. We knew they were close to an airport, so knee to expect planes going over. The first plane was the best, you hear the rumble and look up and its right there! Was an awesome feeling. After that only a few planes during the day. Not a problem unless loud noises are an issue.We had 2 dogs with us, everyone was very welcoming.The cottage was cozy. Enough space for us. Clean and had everything needed to enjoy our time there.We went in September, weather was perfect, high 70s to low 80s. The water was clean, calm and a great temperature. We were in the water for hours. It was our first trip to the CT beach. We loved it. We've stayed water front in MA, DE and NC. There is nothing like being steps from the beach watching the sunrise/sunset. This cottage did not disappoint. We are talking about our next year repeat stay. ##### JOANNE V. 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