Title: Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105320000/105312500/105312445/c9b5e202.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105320000/105312500/105312445/7919ae6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105320000/105312500/105312445/40dbbc78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105320000/105312500/105312445/ef7c4fbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105320000/105312500/105312445/ddde8acc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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 ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74970000/74964400/74964367/8daf09dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Adorable Beach Cottage Milford - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 50 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=74964367&PinnedHotelID=74964367&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, Netflix, Hulu, toys](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29483500/29483493/a1cabcc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog-Friendly Oceanfront Getaway - Walk to Dining - Private Beach Access Milford - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=29483493&PinnedHotelID=29483493&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53870000/53863800/53863785/fb70cebe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio, Private Beach, Kayak, Paddle board, Pool, Hot tub Branford - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 144 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=53863785&PinnedHotelID=53863785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49020000/49012700/49012651/0e1be56d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Direct Waterfront Private Beach Escape Momauguin - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=49012651&PinnedHotelID=49012651&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99620900/99620843/83071483.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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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 - Lighthouse Point Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - East Haven Town Beach - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles - Wooster Square - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles - Yale University - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles - Yale-New Haven Hospital - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles #### Getting around - Branford Station - 16 min drive - New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Grazing Goat - ‬8 min drive - ‪Sandpiper Restaurant - ‬4 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? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach? > Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Direct waterfront cottage on private sandy beach located? > Nestled on the beach, this Morgan Point cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Silver Sands Beach and Shell Beach. East Haven Town Beach and Victoria Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## 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 10 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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. 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