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Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Branford, CT
  • Place, Shoreline Trolley Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, East Haven Town Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Yale University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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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.

Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals

If you want a great place to walk to Restaurants, local post office, private beach, trails,Trolley Museum, with a 5 minute drive to Stony Creek Brewery, the Shoreline East Train Station and Branford's town center or visit New Haven either by bus, train or car in about 10 minutes, this is the place.
It's location is in one of Branford's desirable and historic beach communities.
Our charming 2 bedroom cottage with it's wrap around front porch has a warmth that is bright, comfortable and inviting. The wood and tile floors offer a clean and open feel. The bedrooms also with wood floors are bright and comfortable. One of the bedrooms has a window seat with views of the river, it is a great room to take in the natural light and read or just sit and relax.
The location is great and our home with it's charm and comfort is a must see.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Double Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and in-room jetted baths in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 10 minutes by car from Yale University and 11 minutes from Yale-New Haven Hospital
As a guest of Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals , you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Branford cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cozy Home Short Beach Private Beach New Haven Area Colleges
Cozy Home Short Beach Private Beach New Haven Area Colleges

Cozy Home near private beach , close to New Haven area colleges Hospitals Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage in a beautiful area of short beach. Joel the host was very kind and knowledgeable about the area and things to do. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was very nice, nice and cozy, but we didn’t know the owners lived on the property too, but it was cool I need better roll out beds due to you feel the spring thicker mattress It was a cool nice stay and they need a new pot sets for Family that want to cook.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Joel and Joanne did a great job. Everything was where it should be. Clean n cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Joel's home this past weekend! From start to finish, Joel was an exceptional host. He was communicative and friendly, making the booking and check-in process seamless. Upon arrival after a 3-hour drive, we were greeted with a delightful surprise—a bottle of wine on the dining room table, which was the perfect touch to unwind and kick off our getaway.Joel went above and beyond by providing thoughtful recommendations for local spots to explore and places to order food from, which made our weekend even more enjoyable. My girlfriend, our dog, and I felt right at home in the beautifully maintained accommodations, which were clean, comfortable, and pet-friendly.What truly set Joel apart was his flexibility. He graciously allowed us to stay a few hours past checkout time, giving us the chance to visit a few more local gems we hadn’t gotten to yet. While we still didn’t check everything off our list, those extra hours made a huge difference, and we’re so grateful for his generosity.Joel’s hospitality, attention to detail, and genuine care for his guests made this a 5-star experience. We can’t wait to return for another stay! Highly recommend booking with Joel for a memorable and stress-free trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul C M.

We enjoyed our stay but there were drawbacks. Busy, noisy road (not disclosed). No outlet near bathroom sink for shaver/curling iron, etc., no mirror/outlet combo anywhere. Way too much "decor" on shelves, etc. Esp. kitchen needed a deep cleaning in cabinets. Microwave on top of fridge is a no-no. Steep, narrow stairs. Dangerous step down to bathroom. Closets full of bedding, beds. Old, smelly vacuum. Awkward front door. 4-poster bed blocked room, awkward for large or pregnant person. Difficult parking. Odd assortment of dishes & flatware, no sharp knives. Electric grill tripped GFCI & was unusable. We meant to rate 3-stars but could not edit.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach House

Overall nice house. There were some issues with the a/c units which were promptly addressed by the owner, who lives next door.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a stay

My wife and I stayed here for a week with our dog while we were having our floors done at home. This was the perfect place for us. It was clean, inviting and it was close to everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter weekend

Had a good stay no issues. Listing was as posted as well as clean and quaint. Hosts were very accommodating and parking was not an issue at all. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage visit

Joel was terrific, very responsive. The “cozy cottage” was everything we were expecting and hoping for. We plan to return.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant One Month Stay

This home was perfect for our one month stay in the area! Convenient to shopping and Yale University. As others have mentioned, it is located very close to a busy road and can be quite noisy at times. Additionally, being a 100 y/o home there are some quirks, but overall it is quite charming and made for a wonderful stay for us. The owners are nearby and were very accomodating to requests throughout our stay. I would definitely book again and also recommend to others!
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute bungalow

We stayed for a short visit and had everything that we needed. It’s a cute old house with a very comfy bed and living room. The kitchen had whatever we needed and there were various ways to heat the house. The hosts were very sweet. The bedrooms are upstairs and if you have any mobility issues- this may not be the place for you. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall, good stay!

Kitchen in need of major additions to cooking equipment - pots, pans, silverware. Nice to be left pods for Keurig, appreciated that. Prop. mgr friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S., New Haven

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay

Exactly as advertised, very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage!

This is a wonderful 2 bedroom cottage in a lovely town . Close to everything! We were there early December so there were lots of beautiful sights. Just note the stairs to bedrooms were tricky.Joel, the owner was super responsive and worked hard to accommodate us when we had extra needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RANDY C S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice spot for a short stay

The hosts were great - very responsive. Location was convenient. The cottage is a little quirky in its layout, but we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

M S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home

What else can I say about this home it is absolutely beautiful They are sure to have it fully equipped they thought of everything toilet paper to coffee to wine they are the perfect hosts. I brought my dog and they have a nice little patio out in the yard he was able to run around there a little bit and do his thing. Across the street there is the beach and a trail and lighthouse Park is only a few minutes away and that was very nice as well. They are a lovely couple that on the home we are extremely grateful to both of them we had a wonderful weekend my family was delighted the beds were comfortable the couch was comfortable and the house was completely clean so thank you so much for a lovely weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quirky cottage

The cottage was sweet and clean. The stairs are very steep and the street noisy. The bathroom door sticks and is noisy when it Is opened from the inside. Only one small cookie sheet. No real baking supplies like pie pans and rolling pin for example. No guest parking which was a bit of a problem at first for family who wanted to visit with us. Owner lives next door and was responsive to our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolores K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place to stay, it was perfect for 2! And The host went over and beyond.. went out and bought a blender once we were there, since I needed one and let us use his grill when we had a lot to cook at once for my sons friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage by the best little beach

Loved my stay at this cottage! Plenty of space, probably too much space for just me :) Wonderful little touches such as fresh filtered water, bottle of wine etc. Super convenient to the best little beach, which was what I was looking for. Definitely on a busy street though. That would be the only potential down side.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice small house

Good place in a nice area, good beach, nice owners with minimal pots and pans for cooking on a surprisingly busy (in August) and noisy street given the low speed limit and stop sign. We're full time travelers
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Beach

Lovely beach cottage with yard, close to Short Beach, attentive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just right for us!

This was the cutest little cottage! Just right for my wife and I and our two dogs. The inside was very charming and it was stocked with everything we needed. We especially loved the location as it was close to everything and convenient for our family we visited close by. We liked that it had a small fenced yard out back for the dogs and there was also a fenced dog park nearby. The hosts were very accommodating and answered any questions we had. We would definitely stay here on our next trip to the area. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

Comfortable, well stocked and great location! Owner very responsive.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

Nice neighborhood but busy location right near a stop sign locals fly through. Driveway extremely tough only access on main road owner requests park close to house to give him access to his house next door and has some areas blocked with garbage cans which makes more than one car visiting impossible.I had to confirm to the owner we needed the second bed made up even though I clearly booked for 2 adults 2 kids so needed all 3 beds. The four poster in the master creaks every time you move and the guest room second bed is more of a temporary cot than a bed, bedrooms very tight. Downstairs is better with enough space for 4 Electricity went off when family was getting ready for my wedding and owner came over to reset / restart it which was good I booked it for family as it was my wedding that weekend and noticed a mark on the counter and a tray of water in the oven on arrival that we thought was very strange , my family forgot to take a picture as requested and busy with my wedding I forgot to mention to the owner. We were charged for damages we did not do and I am not happy with the owners insistence he checked the property before we arrived as he clearly did not. I have never had less than a great review left or received and am disappointed .
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Joel was very responsive and made this stay outstanding. Great area for our dog and nice areas to walk in.. definitely will stay again when we are in the area. Thank you Joel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023