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Gorgeous Victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms

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On the beach, beach towels
Interior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathrooms204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Branford, CT
  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District
    13 min walk
  • Stony Creek Brewery
    6 min drive
  • Bill Miller’s Castle
    9 min drive
  • Bridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial)
    39 min drive

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About the area

Branford

With a stay at this vacation home in Branford (Pine Orchard), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and Polished. .This beach vacation home is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Yale University and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Yale-New Haven Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stony Creek Brewery - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Connecticut Sportsplex - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Yale University - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital - 16 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 11 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacileos Apizza Pasta - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Cafe and Catering - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stony Creek Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hornets Nest Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Parthenon Diner Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous Victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms

A beautiful Ocean Front 10 room Victorian home with a Full Wrap around porch overlooking the Ocean.

*Landlord represents that the short term rental of the premises shall only be in accordance with the Pine Orchard Association zoning regulations. This means that said premises shall be rented only to a single-family and gratuitous guest of the family. Tenant by signing this lease and or committing to rent this property certifies that tenant is a single family, and the premises will only be occupied by members of the single-family and gratuitous guests. Landlord shall require verification from tenant and the premises will be used by a single-family and gratuitous guest of the family.*

The owner of the property needs your mailing address to sign and complete the lease.

*In light of the current situation, this is a perfect home for a staycation! The kitchen has plenty of space to stay in and cook but it's also 2 miles away from town center with plenty of restaurants to choose from. Each Bedroom has one bed in it. 4 rooms have Queen Beds, and 2 rooms have Double Beds, and a crib setup is available if needed. Three of the Bedrooms overlook the Ocean.

We recently added a new private staircase that takes you directly to our private beach!

10 Minutes to New Haven and only 5 minutes to Stony creek where you can cruise the Thimble Islands and have Breakfast or Lunch. Within 40 minutes of travel time, you can visit the Mohegan Sun Casino, and shorter travel time to the Clinton Premium Outlets which include Ralph Lauren, Coach, Saks Fifth Avenue, and many more! 10 minutes to Yale university which is often rented for most functions at the university by parents and alumni.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Francis Wihbey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Private waterfront beach house for a staycation!
Gorgeous Waterfront 10 Room Victorian Beach House Ocean Front

Gorgeous Victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 58 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well pleased
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Suprise
Beautiful home with even more beautiful ocean view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront Victorian House
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our getaway. The home is a perfect mix of modern amenities and antique charms. The outdoor areas are outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bucket List Worthy
My family and I couldn't be happier with our choice of this property for our vacation! The beach house is stunning, plenty of room for eight adults and three young children. Francis is a wonderful host, going above and beyond to ensure his guests an excellent stay. The kitchen is super well stocked, beds and linens luxurious and the view from the wrap around porch cannot be beat. Thank you, Francis, for helping to make this a reunion I will never forget. Plans in the works for a return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
The porch and lawn area was a great gathering place for our family. We had a wonderful stay. Only suggestion is make sure you bring swim shoes if you plan on swimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loree H.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 Generations
Our family enjoyed our stay very much. The large porch, lawn, and beach were the best! The host was super helpful and kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend
We had a wonderful weekend. The house was perfect and completely met all our needs. Great location and views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday reunion
Wonderful host. Easy communication. Great house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay- 6 people
Six unrelated friends stayed over a long weekend in September 2023. If there was a higher rating for location than 5 stars I would give it. This is a premier location in Branford, direct waterfront with wonderful yard and chaise lounges and a covered porch both overlooking the Thimble islands. 6 bedrooms upstairs- all decent size. Kitchen fully equipped. Note the pictures of the furniture- mostly antiques but we found it fine and usable. Not your typical vrbo style but for adults its fine. It's an older house with idiosyncrasies but charming. Other reviewers have commented on driveway/parking- it's a bit awkward but we had 4 cars and never had an issue of not being able to get any one of them out. Not economy priced for sure but highly recommend if you want waterfront views in great neighborhood and need lots of bedrooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Necole C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing by the water
Fran was easy to reach and very responsive. The house was the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of New Haven where all the graduation activities were taking place. It was wonderful to end the day in a serene setting by the water. The view was incredible. I wish we had more time to explore. Off the street parking was a plus, We had a Suburban and a mid size truck. The entrance to the back parking area was doable but tight for the Suburban, but since we only had 2 vehicles there was room to maneuver and get the right angle. Overall, a wonderful stay! Thank you, Fran!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Woodbridge CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Week with Family
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this waterfront home with room for the whole family. The view was lovely, the kitchen was well-equipped, the host was most accommodating. Thank you Francis!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Spot for Family Vacation
We stayed here in August 2022 and had 8 people ranging from 15 to 70 years old. The house is much larger and brighter than it appears in the pictures and was spotlessly clean when we arrived. There were a lot of bedrooms, and it was pet friendly which was a plus for us. Tons of room for us to spread out. We spent almost all of our time outside on the large porch which had a gorgeous view of the water and some of the islands. There's not really much 'beach' but you can sit on the lounge chairs up on the lawn and get the view and with water shoes on, it was easy to get down the stairs to the water. At high tide, the stairs go right into the water. Low tide you get a small beach area. In August, the water was really warm and it's very calm water so it's easy for swimming, rafting, kayaking, etc. The location was great, about 5-10 minutes away from various restaurants, breweries and a boat tour of the thimble islands. The only negative (and this is not the owners fault) is that, as mentioned in a few other reviews, the neighbors have a generator that runs on and off during the day for extended periods of time, which kind of ruins the peace of the back yard. At night it wasn't an issue for us as we had the AC running and that was great for white noise. All in all, it was a lovely vacation and I would highly recommend this rental if you're looking for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cathy F., Huntersville,N.C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful old house and amazing view
This is a big old Victorian house . It has lots of older furniture . We loved our stay because it was a beautiful location on Long Island Sound. We were visiting family that were close by so it was perfect for us . There were some tensions with neighbors which made us a bit uncomfortable so we were careful with noise etc. We were comfortable in the house and loved the sound of the water at night . Air conditioners in rooms were available . Children loved the beach. We had a very enjoyable stay .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B., Connecticut, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Large home with plenty of room and great host
This home is great for a large party. We had 8 adults and 2 children with room to spare. We all fit around the dinning room table and found a folding table and folding chairs (in addition to the patio furniture provided) that made it possible for everyone to enjoy meals on the very large porch. While this home is great for large groups, I wouldn't recommend it for very young children. There are lots of fragile and expensive items throughout the home and no age appropriate toys. However there are board games and plenty to do outside for older children! The backyard was spacious. The property had many padded chairs for sunbathing. There is still plenty of room for the yard games we packed too. The shore cannot be seen from the porch or yard. (Again, and issue for younger children, not so much for older ones.) It's a rocky shore, so I recommend water shoes. But the rocks are generally round and not sharp. The waves are minimal due to the location and that was a good thing for our family. Fran (host) responded quickly to any questions and readily available to come in person upon request. A landscaper came to quickly mow the lawn once, but Fran gave us notice and they were quickly in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Time!
Gorgeous property! Very relaxing beautiful ocean views. Very charming Victorian with lots of character. Francis was an excellent host - even bought us lunch one day. Would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway to recharge the batteries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jon t.

Liked: Cleanliness
host was very responsive
Amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay!
perfect for our family, 6 bedrooms, amazing view and small yard right on the water
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible water views
Charming Victorian style home overlooking breathtaking views of Long Island Sound. Close to restaurants and se hops. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful waterfront property perfect for Family Getaway
I can't say enough great things about our experience at this beautiful home. The home is beautiful and filled with beautiful antiques. My children who are young adults joined my husband and I along with my mother in law and we were comfortable at all times. Francis was the greatest host, responded to all messages promptly, had everything you could need available in the home, including linens and cookware, offered to pick us up anything before our arrival. We couldn't have asked for a better host. The view of the water was gorgeous and the house is located close to grocery stores and convenient in location in case you have to run out and get something. Yet its located in a quiet neighborhood so we got to relax and enjoy the view with the company of our loved ones. I highly recommend this stay, it is worth every penny and we will definitely stay again. Thank you Francis for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

donna g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront house
Beautiful views, comfortable beds and an amazing porch to hang out on!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location nice house
Perfect host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Time
Fran’s beach house was perfectly suited to an extended family gathering, brothers, sisters-in-law, cousins, and a son with whom most of us had not ever spent much time before. It was magical, especially talking well into the night in the Ocean Room. It will be even better to come back again when the weather is above freezing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Waterfront House
The house was exactly as described, and Francis was friendly and easy to communicate with before and during the stay. My family and I would love to come back again one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Dan U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Impossibly beautiful views, kid-friendly beach
We had a fantastic stay. The beach is perfect for kids (bring water shoes as it's rocky), gentle and fun, changing with the tides. View from the lounge chairs or covered porch is even better than pictured. House is an old charmer, eclectically decorated and comfortable. No central air but window units do the job when needed. Would have been five stars but for one wrinkle, unfortunately not in the owner's control: one of the neighbors had a LOUD generator running up to 8 hours a day during the hotter stretches, despite the neighborhood having power. The houses in the neighborhood are close enough together that the generator was a presence in our house, and it unfortunately made it difficult to enjoy the porch for some of the stay. But again, that's not owner's fault. Overall a beautiful place to unwind, connect with local family, and relax.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Relaxing
The property was perfect and in a great location. The owner is very pleasant. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021