Quiet 2 bedroom summer haven overlooking beautiful West River

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4103 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Guilford, CT

Bishops Orchard and Winery11 min walk
Guilford Art Center15 min walk
Chaffinch Island State Park8 min drive
New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)18 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

This is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch perfect for your summer getaway. The house is on a very quiet cul-de-sac, yet only minutes from Rt 1 in Guilford, the fabulous Town Green, shopping, movies and of course.... THE BEACH! The town marina has a boat launch if you have the luxury of bringing a boat on vacation with you. Lots of great shops, restaurants, summer fairs and concerts too! The house has a kitchen, living room, dining room, family room with television, 1 queen size bedroom and 1 bedroom with two twin beds.
There is a screen enclosed front porch. There is a large deck overlooking the backyard and the West River. There is also a patio table and umbrella and Weber gas grill.

Although the house is a ranch, the family room is on a lower level (3-4 steps down).

Make sure you bring your binoculars to view the large variety of summer birds out on the marsh, including bald eagles, red-tail hawks and herons.
Lots of great clamming areas including Trolley Road, Chaffinch Island, Grass Island and Shell Beach.

Property manager

Janet & Don Pagini

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Water view

Air conditioning

Microwave

Kitchen

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There are two sofas for additional sleeping accommodations. Pets: Only dogs allowed. No cats. Smoking outside only.

Large driveway for several cars. But if your car leaks oil, please park in the street. The driveway is new.

There are many handtools in the basement if needed. but you are on the honor basis to make sure they return.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Guilford

This vacation home is located in Guilford. Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center and Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hammonasset Beach State Park and Meigs Point Nature Center. Anna Mia's and RJ Julia Booksellers are also worth visiting. Motor boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Guilford, CT

What's nearby

Bishops Orchard and Winery - 11 min walk
Guilford Art Center - 15 min walk
Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 7 min drive
Chaffinch Island State Park - 8 min drive
Hammonasset Beach State Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

Guilford Station - 4 min drive
New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery - 12 min walk
Panera Bread - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Wendy's - 4 min drive
Ashley's Ice Cream Cafe - 20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet 2 bedroom summer haven overlooking beautiful West River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

13 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful shoreline getaway!

Charming, comfortable house in a gorgeous setting. We especially enjoyed the dining room, deck, and backyard views of the marsh - perfect for bird (or bobcat!) watching - and leisurely walks to the Guilford Green and nearby restaurants. We also appreciated the well-appointed kitchen and spice rack. The neighborhood is lovely and quiet, yet only a short hop to Routes 1 and 77 and I-95.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., Astoria, NY

18 Sept 2022

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

Quiet and Peaceful

We were very happy with the cottage. It had a nice layout and was a good location for us, as we explored the CT River towns. You can walk to the Guilford Green from the cottage. We enjoyed the peaceful backyard view and sounds of birds. Would definitely recommend it.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S., Washington, DC

3 June 2022

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

Salt Marsh cottage in Guilford

This quaint cottage was exactly as advertised. I enjoyed the space, the comfort and the location. I particularly enjoyed the neighbors who were quick to say hello and chat. The location gives easy access to the Shoreline communities and New Haven. A short drive or pleasant walk takes you to the historic Guilford Green. And I loved sitting out back overlooking the salt marsh with. Long Island Sound in the distance.

Stayed 30 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke A.

3 Jan 2022

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

Second Stay

This was our second stay at this property and we enjoyed it just as much as the first visit and stand by our initial review ("Great property for a working vacation in Guilford"). Whereas our first stay was during the summer, this second visit was over the winter holidays, and we found the house to be cozy in the cold weather and particularly enjoyed waking up to a snow-covered marsh. We will continue to look to stay at this property when we find ourselves called to the Guilford area.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

11 Dec 2021

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

A peaceful place to stay!

We so enjoyed staying here while visiting family for Thanksgiving celebrations. The neighborhood was quiet and we loved having the school playground nearby to visit with our little ones. The views of the marsh were beautiful, especially at sunrise. So many birds to watch including birds of prey. Janet was fantastic and we can’t wait to stay again in the future. Our pup is part of the family and it’s such a treasure to find a property that is dog friendly! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021