Stay Above Our Antique Shop In The Ridgeview Suite @ Stony Creek Depot

This property is full of whimsy, fun, lovely decor and perfectly placed antiques. Lots of room for the family to spread out with two living rooms. Well stocked with all the essentials. Both front patio and deck spaces give outdoor seating options. We enjoyed walks along the water with views of the thimble Islands and just across the street to the Trolley Trail and footbridge.

Ridiculously spacious. Barbara thought of everything. Extensive movie options, board games, well-stocked Keurig, cookies, even some vinyl LPs! We've stayed in many VRBO properties, but this one is the clear winner! 10-15 minutes away from your choice of excellent restaurants and just a minute away from the shore. Thank you Barbara!

We return to Branford because we love the area. We return to Barbara's rental because she always spoils us with her kind hospitality and attention to details. This is our fourth stay, our first in this apartment; we found it as beautifully curated and comfortable as the top floor. The weather during our stay was March-like, changeable from winter wind to spring sunshine, and the apartment met the challenge - warm and cozy throughout. Barbara has a knack for providing the elegance of a hotel with the comfort of home, with some eclectic decor and antiques thrown in. We had a wonderful stay, certain not to be our last at this unique property.

We had an amazing time! The property and amenities were perfect and beautifully decorated. Walking distance to the dock/beach and nearby trail which made it pretty easy to explore. Enjoyed building the puzzles provided too!

This Stony Creek apartment perhaps was the best VRBO ever. I

I’ve been visiting friends that live in Stony Creek for years, but this weekend with a wedding to attend right down the road we decided to get our own place, and this could not have been more perfect. It was clean, accessible, spacious and welcoming. If you’ve never visited the area this is a perfect place to stay and explore this great little town.

We were so impressed with the location, size, cleanliness, and accessibility of this property. It was tons of room for our family of 4 and our dogs. We felt immediately right at home and it was an excellent location for our wedding at the Guilford yacht club. Even though it is 2 bedrooms we were able to make the little sitting room into a sleeping area for our infant. The host was very accessible and helpful. The yummy snacks that were left saved a few temper tantrums with our toddler and the high chair and available pack n play were great help with our infant. Thank you again!

We 3 (mother, sister, adult daughter) arrived on a gray, drizzly afternoon. First comment by all: So glad it's raining so we don't have to go anywhere! the suite is so charming with unexpected artful touches throughout that there is no way one could not feel certain that this is a true home away from home for relaxing, recharging, and making new memories to last a lifetime.

This is a rare rental available in the village of Stony Creek, allowing you to walk to all the lovely spots in the community. The space is very generous, with a large kitchen/dining room, two parlors, laundry room, and a foyer/office in addition to deck/porch space. This makes it a great value for your money. There are beautiful views out over the Thimble Islands and lots of operable windows to bring in the natural light and sea breezes. This is a sturdy historical building with plenty of charm. Ample thought has been put into the guest experience, such as providing beach towels. The unit it is one story above the street, which is nice for privacy. This is the main street in town, but still a quiet place. The owners have another rental upstairs, so you may occasionally hear footsteps etc. - not a problem at all, just something that some would want to be aware of. The railroad bridge is nearby, so if you are not used to the train noise, it might surprise you at first; however, the trains do not blow their horns and the host has provided ear plugs. Tiny things that made it not-perfect for me: perfumes in cleaning products and (this is a very nitpicky one!) lightbulbs with a very cool color temperature, making an otherwise cozy place feel un-cozy at night. That said, it is a very high-quality property with proactive local hosts so I do not hesitate to recommend it.

Our 2 night stay at the Ridgeview Suite exceeded our expectations. It was lovely to meet Barbara at the depot. She put so much attention and care to the property. So many surprising details and ameniites. I normally stay in hotels so was thrilled to find robes and slippers! Great furnishings and decor in every room. I slept so well. More space than we needed for just the 2 of us but lovely for having another couple over for a bit after dinner. We didn't cook but the kitchen was incredibly well equipped. Great location- a quick walk down to the Stony Creek Market which has the friendliest people and great breakfast and luck. (We were lucky enough that Stony Creek Market also had pizza night during our visit.) We hope to visit again for a longer stay. Thank you!