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

Living room was a little tight for 4 adults, but we definitely made it work. We were in town for mom's 80th birthday, and this home was within 2 miles. We would absolutely stay here again.

House was cozy and warm during a cold winter storm. With 27” of snow, the owner’s were busy shoveling and plowing out the cottage. We loved the location, a short walk from a beach with views and a nice neighborhood.

Had to leave 5 days early there was no heat on the second floor the oven broke on Xmas day the place is very dated

Beautiful home with one of the most serene views you could have

The property was everything we could hope for.

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.

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.

Joel and Joanne did a great job. Everything was where it should be. Clean n cozy.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Joel was terrific, very responsive. The “cozy cottage” was everything we were expecting and hoping for. We plan to return.

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!

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!

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

Exactly as advertised, very friendly and accommodating.

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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