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Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lyme, CT
  • Gillette Castle State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Essex Steam Train
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Essex Island Marina
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Old Lyme

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Old Lyme cottage, you'll find Devil’s Hopyard State Park and Dinosaur State Park. Haddam Meadows State Park and Cockaponset State Forest are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dinosaur State Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Gillette Castle State Park - 12 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Essex Steam Train - 17 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Essex Island Marina - 18 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Connecticut River Museum - 19 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 14 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffees Country Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Marker 37 - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪High Nine Brewing - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Griswold Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • Dunkin'

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit

Make yourself at home in this beautiful glass-front tidal river retreat, privately nestled in a tranquil, setting. It offers gorgeous year-round, tidal water front views from every room. Extraordinarily and serene. The interior is open, spacious and bathed in natural light. This beautiful cottage features a spacious and comfortable living room with a gas fireplace for those cozy fall and winter days/evenings, a comfortable queen bed, with a bathroom steps away, full kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, multiple seating areas inside and out, Fire pit, Gas Grill, WiFi, TV, AC/Heat Mini Splits. With two bathrooms, guests can freshen up comfortably. This beautiful property offers a peaceful escape. We hope you'll enjoy your stay at our cottage.

Property manager

Ellie Bianchini

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
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, a first aid kit, 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit to the airport?

This cottage is 24.3 mi (35-min drive) away from the New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit?

As of Aug 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit on Sep 7, 2025 start from $298.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit to the beach?

This cottage is 10.6 mi (19-min drive) from Harvey's Beach and 11.5 mi (21-min drive) from Chalker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit to downtown Old Lyme?

This cottage is 0.7 mi away from Lyme.

The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing stay! Our Hosts accessibility and attentiveness made us so comfortable. Checking in and out was a breeze. The cozy atmosphere inside; the light and beautiful views of the water from every room made us not want to leave for a minute! Outdoor spaces were perfect for coffee in the morning. The dock was made for early evening cocktails. It was a wonderful experience and we look forward to spending time here again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. So peaceful. Beautiful environment with lots of outside sitting options. Able to completely relax. Very clean. Overall a great home with fantastic indoor outdoor spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marquise B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Get-Away

We really enjoyed our stay and the view of the river is so peaceful and such a great view to wake up to. There is plenty of light during the day and a cozy atmosphere at night. Plenty of places to sit and relax. The house was extremely clean and highly decorated which gave an immediate coziness. Check out was hassle-free.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

What a wonderful place, so peaceful.The Eight Mile River and Hamburg Cove are an authentic experience.The home is very comfortable… you will feel special!I’ll definitely return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025