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Adorable New England Cottage, 2 min walk to Beach 🏖️, Available year round

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Westbrook, CT
  • Chalker Beach
    5 min drive
  • Blue Crab Steak House
    11 min walk
  • Westbrook Bus Station
    4 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    33 min drive

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About the area

Westbrook

With a stay at this cottage in Westbrook (Westbrook Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Chalker Beach and Westbrook Town Beach. .This cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Crystal Lake Town Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Tanger Outlets.

What's nearby

  • Chalker Beach - 5 min drive
  • Westbrook Town Beach - 5 min drive
  • Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center - 6 min drive
  • Harvey's Beach - 10 min drive
  • Essex Steam Train - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 9 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪James Farmacy Organic Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pasta Vita - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Parthenon Diner-Old Saybrook - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Pub - ‬3 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.

Adorable New England Cottage, 2 min walk to Beach 🏖️, Available year round

Convenient, Private, Relaxing ….a 2 minute walk to the waves. Old style New England summer beach home renovated for comfort!

Chapman Beach is a private, friendly, community located on Long Island Sound…Old Saybrook/Westbrook line. The Cottage is a renovated and winterized New England home. Decor is Beachy with a mix of antiques and modern….always comfortable!

Westbrook is located in central Connecticut on the Coast. Midway b/w Boston and New York off I95…Exit 65, to the cottage is a 4 minute drive. It is also located in area which makes traveling to many Connecticut attractions easy. We provide numerous basics needs for a getaway so you don’t have to.
Grocery store is <5 minutes away. Many great restaurants in area as well.
Amtrak stops in Old Saybrook and Metro North stops in both Westbrook and Old Saybrook

The NarSeaMist (exist near the mist of the sea)is a year round rental in a typical New England Beach community. In the summer it is popular for long vacation rentals. Year round we have been booked for various occasions….quick weekend getaway, Girls Getaway, families gathering in a central place
b/w Boston and New York, school vacations, small parties or events, etc. We are 2 minute drive to Waters Edge Resort and a popular wedding alternative for those seeking a more private setting.
Westbrook and Clinton outlets are minutes away (great for Girls, Christmas shopping/wrapping WE). A complete list of charming coastal towns and many Connecticut attractions (with approximate distances) have provided below.

The homes interior has been renovated and redecorated with a mix of the old and the new.
*Open space living on the first floor with full kitchen, dining, sitting areas, living room, full bath
*1/2 bath on second (there is also an outdoor shower when warmer
*3 bedrooms on second floor
*1 bedroom on third floor open to another livin
*sleep sofa in a sitting are off of kitchen
*three season front porch
*back porch with antique swinging chair
*large back yard
*parking space for up to 3 vehicles
*private beach around the corner
*6 additional beaches in the association
*Propane Grill
*wood burning fire pit
*access to local fitness, pool, sauna, steam room based on availability
*one person kayak


Whether your laying low and staying local, up for some site seeing or a little of both, Chapman Beach is a great location to start from!!! Hope to meet you soon!

Here is a list of some of the local attractions you may be interested in. They are primarily in order of distance. Please feel free to contact with any questions. I can share my experience

*WESTBROOK—cute quaint, smallest of the area villages yet booming with the best restaurants out of any of them. These include Cafe Routier (the shoreline hot spot), Christy’s, Haywire, Lenny & Joes, Bill’s Seafood, etc. You can eat your way through Westbrook while enjoying its beautiful shoreline!
.Best Muster...visitors from all over come here for a huge weekend event. Amazing.
.Westbrook green offers great events and concerts through out the warm season
.Waters Edge Resort and Spa--3 minutes
The best views of LIS while dining! They also offer live entertainment and a note worthy Sunday brunch.
.Westbrook Premium Outlets, 7 min
.Hiking entrance to The Preserve

*OLD SAYBROOK —located at the entrance to Connecting River on Long Island Sound.
Approx 8 minutes
.Main St/The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center(The kate)--8 minutes....great boutique shopping, spa’s, restaurants, salons, and ice cream shops!
Saybrook Point Inn offers a lovely Spa and one of the best restaurants in area, Fresh Salt.
.Miniature golf
.Water Sport Rentals and Fenwick Golf Course are in O.S.
.Boating rentals/trips available
. Hiking entrances to The preserve

*ESSEX VILLAGE—My favorite quaint New England town!!! Nestled in on the shores of the Connecticut River. Main Street offers a beautiful walk with the end of the street bringing you to the river. Central Main Street has a lovely park on the river as well often offering events throughout the season. The town bustles all year round with fine dining and shopping. People here have a love for dogs as I see them walking everywhere😊
Approx 13 min to Main Street
Here you will find many unique shops and restaurants. Including the Griswold Inn which is considered a historic landmark by many. The maritime-themed Griswold Inn, “the Gris” for short, is one of the country’s oldest continuously operated inns, opening its doors in the consequential year of 1776. It also has a long standing restaurant and wine bar.

.Hiking Trails...Essex has many trails on the outskirts of town as well. Listing/maps available on line. Hiking entrances to The Preserve as well.

.Connecticut River Museum, Main Street
.Essex Steam Train and River Cruise—13 minutes
.Ivoryton Playhouse--14 minutes

*Clinton--Approx. 13 to minutes to Main Street
.Indian River Kayak&Paddle
board rentals/Clinton Country Club/Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets

*Madison's downtown--beautiful, quaint
Approximately 16minutes.
R.J. Julia Book Store, very popular
.Hammonasset State Park—view on line
Beach, Walking

*Guilford Town Green--20 minutes
My Second favorite of quaint shoreline towns
Beautiful Green in the center of town with events scheduled regularly.
Relaxed. Shops and dining.

*Niantic Village, East Lyme--20 minutes. Rocky Neck State Park

*Godspeed Opera House--22 minutes.

*New London--Ocean Beach Park, Mystic Whaler Cruises --23 minutes, Many other boating option's available here

.*Waterford CT--Eugene O'Neill Theater Center/Harkness Memorial State Park--28 min

*The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village, Oakdale--25 minutes
*The following are 30 minutes away! Mystic Village, Mohegan Sun Casino and Arena, Gillette Castle, New Haven/Yale, Middletown---Weslyan/KidCity.
*Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, Portland (rock climbing, zip line, water fun)--33 minutes
*Foxwoods Resort and Casino--41 minutes
*Lake Compounce Amusement Park, Bristol--42 minutes
*Six Flags Amusement Park, Agawam, MA--60 minutes.

The shoreline towns west of the Connecticut River to New Haven are connected by the Shoreline East Railway. This is also a pleasant way to visit New Haven and it’s incredible architecture and City Vibe!

Hope to Host You Soon.
Kindly,
Mel
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. 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. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mel Archer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Recycling
  • Vegan dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 not allowed

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please discuss type of event for pre-approval
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, a first aid kit, 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

Charming Beach Community Cottage! Very close to Beaches!
Comfortable Cozy Beach House Very Close to Sandy Beaches!

Adorable New England Cottage, 2 min walk to Beach 🏖️, Available year round Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 105 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
Lovely rental; very easy to work with property manager. Clean, close to ocean - would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend Getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carla D., CT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely New England-y stay
We enjoyed or stay very much! It was quiet and the easy walk to the water was great. Not much in the way of a beach but still the view is lovely. The Master Bed needs updating. Husband and I sank into the middle squishing together. The living room slipcovers could use a wash and some bleach. The backyard is a great value added but the railing on the porch needs repair.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cheri O., La Crescent

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family cottage, great location
We really enjoyed our stay. Beds, linens, towels all super comfortable. Kitchen bright and useful. Bathrooms spotless. 2 minute walk to cute beach. Tons of stuff to do in the area. Great, private backyard well appointed with portable fire pit, grill, furniture. Lots of kid games and books and puzzles in house. Need functional carbon monoxide detector.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall getaway
Adorable beach cottage, great for a mother and adult daughter weekend. Location was perfect, beach just around the corner. Great halfway between NY and RI. Looking forward to booking again next Fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
CT Vacation 2025
The property was just as it was portrayed on line. A short walk to the private beach. We enjoyed many of the attractions in the surrounding areas as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
My family and I had a great stay at this adorable beach house! It had plenty of room for our family of 6. The private beach was just a short walk around the corner!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet spot, centrally located
This home had all the basics and was thoughtfully furnished. Our daughters enjoyed building with the provided legos and doing puzzles during our downtime. You can easily walk to the beach or to many places in town. The location is a bit tricky to find though and there is only room to park two normal Sized vehicles.This wasn’t a problem for us, but just beware if you have multiple people coming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Easy walk to the beach! Beach was great too. House was clean and spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cottage
We have a wonderful weekend stay at this adorable cottage. We all had a great time and would love to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation. . . .
We had a great week here. Owner was communicative and kind. House is adorable--my favorite spot was the corner shelves-lots of playthings for the 3yr and 20 month old babies and many, many reading choices for me. Fully stocked kitchen-something I am greatly appreciative of; while we didn't use it, the attic bedroom getaway would be really cool for older children; a short and very pleasant walk to the very kid-friendly beach, and neighbors and locals who were kind, friendly and helpful. Perfect weather did not hurt the experience either. Try it out-you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great liocation
Very close to the beach as described
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Beach House
Property is lovely. Short walk to beach. Easily accessible and close to restaurants, stores and shopping. House is clean and well organized. Hosts are very nice and helpful. It was a little difficult contacting the host through VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

misty M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
What a beautiful cottage and quaint beach! I have no complaints except the week came to an end! What a wonderful vacation. I would come back in a heartbeat and Mel and Lee were so easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Beach House
The house was super cute and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
We had a relaxing time at this home. All needed items were available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time away!
Mel and her husband were awesome! Perfect beach home and location was perfect. House was immaculate! I will stay there again. I only needed to use the first floor and did not have to use the stairs. Very close to the beach. Thank you, Mel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Positive Experience
Positive experience, great location, and cozy accommodations for a centrally located family weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G., Avon

Liked: Cleanliness
Westbrook
Cute house, nice location! Weather didn't cooperate but cozy fireplace made up for it! Hope to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy shoreline cottage
A wonderful shoreline cottage, well laid out, with lots of charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Great location and wonderful cottage!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd stay
Came with a Group of friends, very comfortable house and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach stay
The house was welcoming and clean with great access to a lovely beach. It had everything we needed and we felt right at home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm welcoming and comfortable
We stayed here for a sisters weekend. The place is so comfortable and clean. Even more spacious then the pictures show. Well appointed with plenty of places to lounge around. Kitchen had everything, there were plenty of towels and the beds were very comfortable. The fireplace was a welcome place to warm up as the night got very chilly on the early spring nights. We walked to the beach in 3 minutes. Drove to Old Saybrook for a stroll down town, visited several antique and thrift stores and ate both a fabulous lunch and dinner at some of the many choices nearby. Just a great weekend. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Leaning family holiday
Clean, safe, spacious,,very welcoming, quiet neighbourhood, easy access to a small interesting beach, ideal for a very relaxing break
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023