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Located in a quiet Connecticut shoreline neighborhood, this charming Cottage offers a warm welcome with fresh and vibrant decor. Relax on the large deck or unwind under the gigantic trees. With amenities like bikes to ride to the private beach and fishing pier, books to read, coffee maker for morning brews, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wonderful location, walk to beach, private yard, Voted #1 in town by AB&B

Voted "One of the Top 10 Unique Places to Stay" by 'Only in CT'. Zen, enchanting beachy cottage on a no-outlet, few local traffic lanes. Pets ok w/extra fee & case by case. 5 min. walk to Sandy, private beaches w/dock. Shade trees in nice garden w/flowers. Large, sunny, secluded deck w/grill. Artsy decor w/Beach-comber art. Retreats, honeymoons, family gatherings. Many attractions nearby. Relax, renew, enjoy the sea & nature. See special offers by typing "Yvette Fournier SpacesOfThe Heart" in the browser window
Please note: Our cottage is currently being fully remodeled due to recent flooding. It will be completed before your stay, but it may look different from the photos currently shown. Updated images coming soon.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Do not strip beds.
Move furniture back where you found it.
All dishes must be washed and not left in the sink.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Check in and check out are on Saturdays only for a week minimum stay.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Saybrook Manor, a neighborhood in Old Saybrook, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. General William Hart House and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center and Tanger Outlets. Traveling with kids? Consider Saybrook Country Barn and Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. Visit our Old Saybrook travel guide
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What's nearby

  • The sun sets on the final days of summer over a beach
    Chalker Beach
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mohegan Sun Casino
    Mohegan Sun Casino
    34 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Yale university buildings in spring blue sky in New Haven, CT USA
    Yale University
    40 min drive - 56.7 km
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino
    Foxwoods Resort Casino
    47 min drive - 62.8 km
  • Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
    3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station
    6 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    3 min drive
  • The Essex
    4 min drive
  • James Farmacy Organic Cafe and Juice Bar
    5 min drive
  • Cocotte
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful location, walk to beach, private yard, Voted #1 in town by AB&B pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful location, walk to beach, private yard, Voted #1 in town by AB&B?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful location, walk to beach, private yard, Voted #1 in town by AB&B?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful location, walk to beach, private yard, Voted #1 in town by AB&B located?

This family-friendly Old Saybrook cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of General William Hart House, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, and Saybrook Country Barn. Stay and Play LLC and Chalker Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Wonderful location, walk to beach, private yard, Voted #1 in town by AB&B Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keely B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage for small family.

We loved our stay at the cottage. It was a classic beach cottage. Property was clean and as advertised. We would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth and Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

Had a lovely week in a very comfortable clean well located beach cottage. Enjoyed the beach almost every day- so close and beautiful! Enjoyed nice restaurants very close then had a fire pit on the deck every night. Everything that makes a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Saybrook Cottage

Cottage is very nice - interior is very clean - back deck area can use some TLC - location is excellent - walking distance to small community beach and just a very short drive to public beaches. Awesome location and New England beach town. VRBO photos are a bit outdated - (especially back deck/yard area) -
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Beautiful property!

Had a great stay at the property! Great location and you can see the care put into the house! It was the perfect spot for our excursions up the coast!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for young teens to have their own space and family to gather

We had a wonderful time. The back deck was great for meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorota X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage close to the beach

The place was clean and quiet. Close to town and restaurants. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

very nice house in a quiet neighborhood. The kitchen is well-equipped and the large private yard is excellent for entertainment. short walk to the beach. would definitely stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merry O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully cottage with an artistic flair.

Beautifully decorated cottage in a serene setting. Was a perfect getaway for us. We really enjoyed the location, very quiet and peaceful. Yvette made sure everything was perfect for our stay. Was a short walk to a pretty, private beach. This property is even nicer than the photos. Don’t miss out on this one.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time With My Girls

We loved the house. It was eclectic and quaint. The perfect setting to disconnect and relax. Also great location being so close to beaches, shopping, restaurants and pampering if you want to treat yourself. Yvette was wonderful and we hope to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

Property is cute and welcoming!

The cottage was a delight. The decor is light and charming. Plenty of room for the 4 of us. The deck and backyard is wonderful for entertaining. Location is perfect for sightseeing- Newport and Boston were easy destinations. Yvette has take.n the time to supply full amenities. She makes your stay easy . We would certainly my return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage for our family!

Highly recommended! The house and property owner were very nice… thank you, Yvette.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, charming and well suited cottage in Old Saybrook Manor

Wonderful location within walking distance of beach/CT shoreline. Cottage is bright, open, well appointed and filled with love & art. This cute home sits on a private, dead-end lane that offers privacy, security and convenience to area beaches, shops, restaurants, daily coffee, groceries, etc while maintaining a secluded and comfortable locale. The owner is easy to communicate with, understanding of your needs and privacy as well as just a very nice, loving & caring human being.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm and Refreshing

A fun property with everything you need to have a great time at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Cottage

We loved our stay at this cozy cottage. Super clean and comfortable beds. Pretty beach decor, with a lovely private backyard and porch. Easy walk to the beach. Yyvette responded quickly to all our texts and gave great recommendations for local favorite restaurants. ( Penny Lane Pub). Perfect size for 2 couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gretchen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage Near LI Sound

Cute cottage with beach decor and colorful artwork. Upstairs loft has one queen/full bed and two twin beds. It can get warm up there so use AC and fan. Home is in a homeowners association where many ride around in golf carts. Small community family feel with small private beach access about 5-10 minute walk from house. Bring beach shoes because there are rocks and sea life in the water. Also there are no lifeguards. Good restaurants outside association in old Saybrook, including fresh salt, the tea kettle, Luigi’s, and Pennylane Pub. My kids especially enjoyed the frozen yogurt at Sweet Lunas. Some things to do and see: old train ride in Essex (and boat which we didn’t go on), castle owned by Sherlock Holmes actor, the Kate museum and theatre (Katherine Hepburn), mini golf on the sound.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Delightful Property

The property is as advertised, clean, functional and an easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Adorable seaside cottage. Owner was always available and answered every question quickly. Great couple of days to just get away and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, close to the beach

We had a great time. Beach is an easy walk. Cottage is comfortable and decorated beautifully with an artistic vibe. Yvette is very responsible and attentive. We plan to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Dolly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

14 Evans Lane

The property shows a little age, but it's quaint, comfortable, and pleasant. Yvette was available and more than accommodating. The beach, however, was fairly inaccessible: kind of a long walk, and no parking allowed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So happy in The Cottage

Everything about The Cottage is magical. The home is surprisingly large, the location ideal. One can make home-cooked meals, or dine out. Cannot say enough about this vacation home. Yvette was most attentive, reachable by phone, and has a gem for anyone’s get-away. Thank you, Yvette.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short but sweet stay

We did a short overnight stay following an evening event nearby. The four of us were very comfortable and would have enjoyed a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Artistic Beach House

My husband and I had a great stay at Yvette’s house. She was so easy to communicate with and she truly wanted to make sure we had a great time. Plus we were able to take our dog with us which made for a perfect weekend getaway. The private beach which is walking distance was so beautiful 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cute cottage!

We had an awesome time and this was a perfect getaway to celebrate all of us being cancer free!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Louise carucci C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Beach Setting

Quaint and peaceful, this Old Saybrook hideaway offers a lovely setting for beach and solitary walks, yet is ideally situated for the renter to join all activities Old Saybrook offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay!

Cute place with sweet decorations. I enjoyed the personal touch of the amateur paintings and the fun wall (which you will see!) in the kitchen. We really enjoyed the sun porch one night and the back deck every day. There are neighbors but it felt very private at the end of the private road and thanks to all of the beautiful bushes. The second floor had a queen bed and a trundle. FYI, the stairs going up are steep. I was nervous on them, let alone having a toddler. Notes: there are beautiful skylights in the kitchen and second floor bedroom. We got some foam board from the dollar store to block the light in order to sleep as the skylights are directly over the queen bed upstairs. I can imagine coming back here next year. If we do I will bring extra towels (low stock which were also small in size) as well as extra toilet paper which we would have ran out of if we didn’t adventure every day. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019