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Steps to the Beach, Cozy Year Round Cottage 🐾 Pet Friendly

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 466.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Old Saybrook, CT
  • Popular LocationHarvey's Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationKatharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationChalker Beach5 min drive
  • AirportNew Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)37 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.

Steps to the Beach, Cozy Year Round Cottage 🐾 Pet Friendly

Updated furnishings, and freshly painted. Full bath with easy to clean flooring and full size washer and dryer. Inviting and cozy, pet friendly beach house in a small private association. Large open living space with fully stocked kitchen, dining room and desk area to work remotely if you need to. Generously sized, fully fenced yard for your fur babies, with a patio and picnic table. Well appointed, with all the comforts of home, and bright open space. Walk 2/10 mile to a private beach. Streaming enabled TV and wifi included. You'll never want to leave!

The Property

Escape the noise of the city and hide away at this lovely cottage!

COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Easy access to private Saybrook Manor Association beach so swimming, boating, and all kinds of CT shoreline activities are at your fingertips!

OUTDOOR LIVING: Patio table and chairs for 6. Folding wagon to take to beach, beach towels.

INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, dining table with seating for 6, breakfast bar with seating for 2 more, full size bathtub, plenty of closet space, iron and full size ironing board. Playing cards, Uno and puzzles.

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, microwave, Keurig, drip coffee maker (including complementary coffee and tea), cooking basics, baking sheets/dishes, complimentary spices, dishware/flatware, lobster pot and accessories (shell crackers and shrimp forks).

GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, bedding linens and towels included, central heating, keyless entry, complimentary toiletries, cleaning essentials

PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)

House Rules and Policies
- No smoking

- Pet friendly - NO MORE THAN TWO PETS allowed at one time.

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

Pets welcome with a small fee paid up front.

Close to all kinds of activities and shoreline fun.

Harvey's Beach 2 miles
Monkey Farm 1.7 miles
Starbucks 1.8 miles
Old Saybrook Town Launch 2.7 miles
Saybrook Point Marina 3 miles
Mystic Seaport 28 miles
Mystic Aquarium 28 Miles
Clinton Premium Outlets 8 miles

*WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO GET TRIP INSURANCE*
We have exterior cameras, one at the front and one at the back of the property to protect it during vacancies and weather events.

Property manager

Robert Makas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 50 lbs per pet
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 710 sq ft (66.0 sq m)

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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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 only
Up to 50 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please bring sheets to cover furnishings.

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, 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

Property is also known as

Walk to the Beach
Make Memories at Inviting Year Round Cottage walk to the beach!
Peace Privacy at Inviting Year Round Cottage walk to the beach!

About the neighborhood

Old Saybrook

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Saybrook Manor, a neighborhood in Old Saybrook. Hammonasset Beach State Park and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Saybrook Country Barn and Stay and Play LLC. Traveling with kids? Consider Essex Steam Train and Hattitudes. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Harvey's Beach - 4 min drive
  • Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center - 4 min drive
  • Chalker Beach - 5 min drive
  • Westbrook Town Beach - 7 min drive
  • Essex Steam Train - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 4 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 12 min walk
  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Burger King - 4 min drive
  • James Farmacy Organic Cafe - 5 min drive
  • Parthenon Diner-Old Saybrook - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the Beach, Cozy Year Round Cottage 🐾 Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Beach, Cozy Year Round Cottage 🐾 Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Beach, Cozy Year Round Cottage 🐾 Pet Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Beach, Cozy Year Round Cottage 🐾 Pet Friendly located?

This family-friendly Old Saybrook vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Saybrook Country Barn, and Stay and Play LLC. Chalker Beach and Harvey's Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Business in area
Great place. Cozy cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Old Saybrook Cottage
This was a perfect house near the water. Friends dined with us on 2 occasions. The house was equiped with everything needed for preparing dinner. Instant hot water in the shower! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Perfect for a serene getaway. Backyard is spacious and the home is cute and cozy. Everything you could need was already there and the location is so close to local eats and everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael A.

Perfect Holiday Stay
We had a great 2 week stay. The house was spacious and easily accommodate our needs.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P., New Market USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Travels With My Dog
The dog yard was a hit with our pup. Great neighborhood for walks. Enjoyed ourselves despite the rain, which fell on the nuptials we celebrated. Great place for anything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun beach cottage
We had a great stay in this very cute and cozy beach cottage. Our 2 dogs loved the fenced in back yard and made us throw a ball for several hours over our 3 night stay! The location is great with only a few steps to the beach and close to town for anything you may need. The kitchen was very well stocked and the washer and dryer were a nice bonus! The hosts were very accommodating when we requested an early check-in and were very responsive. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stevi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Stay
What a cute little piece of heaven! My husband and I visited for the weekend for our anniversary and it was such an amazing weekend. BONUS…perfect for our two pups too!! The house is on a quiet street (no barking dogs to stir them up) and they have the perfect fenced in yard so the dogs can run around freely. The house is so close to so many things (downtown is like 4 minutes away). We ate dinner at Liv’s and saw a show at The Kate, both amazing! The beach unfortunately isn’t dog friendly but when it’s low tide you can walk out with the dogs on the sand bars (I would recommend some floaties and water shoes, one point it was pretty deep and the sand is squishy and shelly). We had a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Local Little Getaway
My family of 6 plus 1 dog stayed for a week. We loved the cottage, it was cute, cozy & clean. YouTube video is exactly how it is, if anything we thought it was bigger than pics. We ended up using the sleeper sofa and brought a queen size air mattress which fit perfectly in the bedroom. Neighborhood was nice and quiet. A perfect walking neighborhood. Lots of shopping, restaurants & grocery stores nearby. The only con we had was the beach at the end of the road was very very small and not water you would want to swim in. If just wanna sit at beach it would be fine. We ended up driving to Soundview in Old Lyme everyday which was a very short drive away. Maybe 10-15min. (Which we didn’t mind doing). I definitely would recommend this place for others and will keep this listing for future renting despite the beach at the end of the road.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Elaine G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Month stay at cottage falls short.
Rented for a month. Place was filthy. At least 10 photos were sent to the owner who showed up to remedy the problems and suggested a deep clean which was done. Deep clean should be done after each stay esp if pets are involved. Cleaning supplies were almost none existent. Was scolded via email for requesting trash can liners and bathroom spray. Owners stated they provide only 1 weeks worth of dry supplies. Should not have to buy or bring cleaning supplies to a rental. Left on day 14 as family members began to have allergy/ respiratory issues and did not return. I'm sure lessons were learned re: this rental for all parties involved. Cottage was advertised as newly renovated. I see that the write up was changed to read new furnishings and re painted.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Me and my two adult nieces and our little Schnauzer doggie enjoy our vacation in old Saybrook, Ct very much. The cottage was perfect for the three of us, spacious, clean and accessible to restaurants, shopping and sightseeing. The backyard was perfect for the doggie to run and get exercise after a long car ride. The only disappointment was the beach, it is many steps to the beach and very small and the dog was not allowed. I would stay again if I wasn’t planning on going to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023