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On the beach, beach towels
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Branford, CT
  • Popular LocationStony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District13 min walk
  • Popular LocationStony Creek Brewery6 min drive
  • Popular LocationDouble Beach12 min drive
  • AirportBridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial)38 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Branford

On the beach.Your stay at this Pine Orchard vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and Stony Creek Museum. Stony Creek Brewery and Polished are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 13 min walk
  • Stony Creek Brewery - 6 min drive
  • Connecticut Sportsplex - 11 min drive
  • Double Beach - 12 min drive
  • Yale University - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 11 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shoreline Cafe and Catering - 5 min drive
  • Stony Creek Brewery - 5 min drive
  • Lenny's Indian Head Inn - 3 min drive
  • Dockside Seafood & Grill - 5 min drive
  • Common Grounds - 4 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.

gorgeous victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms

A beautiful Ocean Front 10 room Victorian home with a Full Wrap around porch overlooking the Ocean.
*In light of the current situation, this is a perfect home for a staycation! The kitchen has plenty of space to stay in and cook but it's also 2 miles away from town center with plenty of restaurants to choose from. Each Bedroom has one bed in it. 4 rooms have Queen Beds, and 2 rooms have Double Beds, and a crib setup is available if needed. Three of the Bedrooms overlook the Ocean.

We recently added a new private staircase that takes you directly to our private beach!

10 Minutes to New Haven and only 5 minutes to Stony creek where you can cruise the Thimble Islands and have Breakfast or Lunch. Within 40 minutes of travel time, you can visit the Mohegan Sun Casino, and shorter travel time to the Clinton Premium Outlets which include Ralph Lauren, Coach, Saks Fifth Avenue, and many more! 10 minutes to Yale university which is often rented for most functions at the university by parents and alumni.

Property manager

Francis Wihbey

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Private waterfront beach house for a staycation!
Gorgeous Waterfront 10 Room Victorian Beach House Ocean Front

Frequently asked questions

How close is gorgeous victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.8 mi (21-min drive) away from the New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does gorgeous victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is gorgeous victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does gorgeous victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at gorgeous victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at gorgeous victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at gorgeous victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does gorgeous victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does gorgeous victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is gorgeous victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms to downtown Branford?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Branford.

gorgeous victorian direct ocean front single family six bedroom, ten rooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 51 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday reunion
Wonderful host. Easy communication. Great house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay- 6 people
Six unrelated friends stayed over a long weekend in September 2023. If there was a higher rating for location than 5 stars I would give it. This is a premier location in Branford, direct waterfront with wonderful yard and chaise lounges and a covered porch both overlooking the Thimble islands. 6 bedrooms upstairs- all decent size. Kitchen fully equipped. Note the pictures of the furniture- mostly antiques but we found it fine and usable. Not your typical vrbo style but for adults its fine. It's an older house with idiosyncrasies but charming. Other reviewers have commented on driveway/parking- it's a bit awkward but we had 4 cars and never had an issue of not being able to get any one of them out. Not economy priced for sure but highly recommend if you want waterfront views in great neighborhood and need lots of bedrooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Necole C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing by the water
Fran was easy to reach and very responsive. The house was the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of New Haven where all the graduation activities were taking place. It was wonderful to end the day in a serene setting by the water. The view was incredible. I wish we had more time to explore. Off the street parking was a plus, We had a Suburban and a mid size truck. The entrance to the back parking area was doable but tight for the Suburban, but since we only had 2 vehicles there was room to maneuver and get the right angle. Overall, a wonderful stay! Thank you, Fran!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Woodbridge CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Week with Family
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this waterfront home with room for the whole family. The view was lovely, the kitchen was well-equipped, the host was most accommodating. Thank you Francis!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Spot for Family Vacation
We stayed here in August 2022 and had 8 people ranging from 15 to 70 years old. The house is much larger and brighter than it appears in the pictures and was spotlessly clean when we arrived. There were a lot of bedrooms, and it was pet friendly which was a plus for us. Tons of room for us to spread out. We spent almost all of our time outside on the large porch which had a gorgeous view of the water and some of the islands. There's not really much 'beach' but you can sit on the lounge chairs up on the lawn and get the view and with water shoes on, it was easy to get down the stairs to the water. At high tide, the stairs go right into the water. Low tide you get a small beach area. In August, the water was really warm and it's very calm water so it's easy for swimming, rafting, kayaking, etc. The location was great, about 5-10 minutes away from various restaurants, breweries and a boat tour of the thimble islands. The only negative (and this is not the owners fault) is that, as mentioned in a few other reviews, the neighbors have a generator that runs on and off during the day for extended periods of time, which kind of ruins the peace of the back yard. At night it wasn't an issue for us as we had the AC running and that was great for white noise. All in all, it was a lovely vacation and I would highly recommend this rental if you're looking for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cathy F., Huntersville,N.C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful old house and amazing view
This is a big old Victorian house . It has lots of older furniture . We loved our stay because it was a beautiful location on Long Island Sound. We were visiting family that were close by so it was perfect for us . There were some tensions with neighbors which made us a bit uncomfortable so we were careful with noise etc. We were comfortable in the house and loved the sound of the water at night . Air conditioners in rooms were available . Children loved the beach. We had a very enjoyable stay .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B., Connecticut, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Large home with plenty of room and great host
This home is great for a large party. We had 8 adults and 2 children with room to spare. We all fit around the dinning room table and found a folding table and folding chairs (in addition to the patio furniture provided) that made it possible for everyone to enjoy meals on the very large porch. While this home is great for large groups, I wouldn't recommend it for very young children. There are lots of fragile and expensive items throughout the home and no age appropriate toys. However there are board games and plenty to do outside for older children! The backyard was spacious. The property had many padded chairs for sunbathing. There is still plenty of room for the yard games we packed too. The shore cannot be seen from the porch or yard. (Again, and issue for younger children, not so much for older ones.) It's a rocky shore, so I recommend water shoes. But the rocks are generally round and not sharp. The waves are minimal due to the location and that was a good thing for our family. Fran (host) responded quickly to any questions and readily available to come in person upon request. A landscaper came to quickly mow the lawn once, but Fran gave us notice and they were quickly in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Time!
Gorgeous property! Very relaxing beautiful ocean views. Very charming Victorian with lots of character. Francis was an excellent host - even bought us lunch one day. Would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway to recharge the batteries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jon t.

Liked: Cleanliness
host was very responsive
Amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay!
perfect for our family, 6 bedrooms, amazing view and small yard right on the water
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022