Entire home

Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space

Fridge, oven, stovetop, electric kettle
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Property grounds
Living area

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Branford, CT
  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Stony Creek Brewery
  • Yale University
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)

Room options

About the neighborhood

Branford

In Branford .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and 2 miles (3 km) of Stony Creek Museum with a stay here. Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center and Rose Vineyards are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Guilford Station - 14 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • Pacileos Apizza Pasta
  • ‪Shoreline Cafe and Catering - ‬12 min drive
  • Stony Creek Brewery
  • ‪Hornets Nest Deli - ‬10 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.

Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space

Escape to this adorable 3-bedroom solar cottage on Pot Island in the Thimble Islands. With 3 queen beds and 2 twin beds, this cozy retreat is perfect for families or friends looking for an private getaway. The bathroom is well-equipped for your needs. A phenomenal place to call homebase while you're away, we hope you enjoy your stay.

This single family home sits on 1 acer of land on a private island with use of two docks. The kitchen was renovated in 2024 and there is a large gas grill for use. The house has a two large decks, perfect for gathering at meal times. The front deck is covered and the back deck is uncovered. There is also a small back deck off the primary bedroom with an outdoor shower with amazingly strong water pressure.

The home is solar and propane powered. The solar system supports the house, including lights, ceiling fan, phone/computer chargers, and the refrigerator. There are limitations with a solar home including absolutely no use of a hair dryer. The propane runs the stove and instant hot water heater.

The island is shared with two other homes, out of sight from this dwelling, each on their acer of land. There is a passenger ferry that runs every hour on the hour to get to and from the private location.

You can learn more about The Thimble Islands via these links:
https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/travel/24explorer.html
https://connecticuthistory.org/the-thimble-islands-little-islands-with-a-big-history/
https://www.thimbleislands.com/
https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticutmagazine/explore/article/explore-thimble-islands-and-stony-creek-18206599.php

This place is the perfect location to sit back, relax, swim, take a sail, watch the sun set with a glass of wine, go for a paddle board ride and/or read a book.

If you are looking for a longer or shorter stay, please reach out, we are open to a discussion. Thank you!

Similar properties

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space to the airport?

This cottage is 11 mi (20-min drive) away from the New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space to the beach?

This cottage is 8.7 mi (16-min drive) from Double Beach and 11.7 mi (20-min drive) from East Haven Town Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

Is there free parking at Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space to downtown Branford?

This cottage is 3.8 mi away from Branford.

Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space Reviews

Reviews

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

Reviews

No reviews yet

Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.