Short Beach Coastal Cottage | Cottage in Branford

10.0 (19 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Branford Cottage | Short Beach Coastal Cottage

2 Bedroom Cottage in Branford

This charming sun filled cottage is located in the Short Beach community of Branford, CT. It has a mixture of old world charm with new amenities. The perfect place for you to experience all the things New England has to offer. Relax along the sandy shores, take a swim or explore Long Island Sound in kayaks (2) or on bikes (2) which are provided. Excellent for walking, 2 miles of continuous sidewalks along the shore. Located on a quite inlet w/ sandy Bay beach, beautiful sun rises, all less than 500ft from the cottage as well as Yale Corinthian Yacht Club (Yale Sailing). Large open living space, great for family gatherings. Two excellent restaurants within walking distance. 45 minutes to Mohegan Sun Casino or 50 minutes to Foxwoods Casino. Many local breweries within town, 5.5 miles to YNHH & Yale University and approximately 15 miles to Quinnipiac University. So many things to do or just relax at home away from home!!

Short Beach Coastal Cottage is located in Branford. Short Beach Coastal Cottage provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Guest Services, Entertainment, among other amenities. This Cottage features Bedding/Linens, Guest Services, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Short Beach Coastal Cottage has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Branford has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Branford, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • 1+ bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smoke-free property
  • 4 stairs to reach property
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Bicycle on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Books
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)
  • English
  • Near the bay
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Desk chair
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Diane D.
Sep 2, 2025 10:26:33 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Loved everything about our stay. Catherine and Ken are perfect hosts and the cottage is thoughtfully appointed with everything we needed for our 2 week stay. Can't wait to come back next year!
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