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Beautiful fully equipped CT Walnut Beach cottage w/SUP & Kayak 4 min from beach!

Milford, Connecticut, Milford,
$207 For Rent
House
  • 3
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  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Description

Description

Beautiful fully equipped CT Walnut Beach cottage w/SUP & Kayak 4 min from beach!Everything you need for a beach holiday and entertaining awaits in this charming 104 year old cottage with manicured private back garden and a professional 5 burner range with built in rotisserie and coup de feu. It’s just a 2 minute walk to beach entrance at the foot of Naugatuck Avenue where you’ll find shops and restaurants around the corner.Originally called Villa Rosa when the area was a beach destination at the turn of the century, my cottage was a boarding house where meals where served on what was once the front porch (now the sunroom).Today the beach is a mecca for SUPers and if you don’t have your own, one SUP and a kayak are available for guest use. Additional rentals are available at the beach entrance from Scoot and Paddle, you’ll just have to walk past what we affectionately call “Temptation Corner”. It’s where you find long lines for the very popular Walnut Beach Creamery.Enjoy watching the regattas from the front garden bench or an alfresco dinner by tiki torch in the back. Play a game of croquet in its just the-right-sized-back yard. On Sundays you can enjoy live music at the beach pavilion or walk out on the pier and cast for bluefish. (You’ll need a permit.) You can play volleyball on the beach or stroll over via the boardwalk to Silver Sands State Park. At low tide there you can walk over to Charles Island on the tombolo and look for Captain Kidd’s buried pirate booty.Enjoy an morning espresso on the back deck’s comfy bench whilst birdwatching or stroll down to the Audubon Center and watch the sea eagles nesting on the Housatonic marsh. The center, a landmarked old hotel has wonderful viewing deck with rocking chairs. You’ll find a pair of binoculars for guest use hanging on the foyer mirror. There you’ll also find beach totes, sun hats, beach roll, tennis rackets and yoga mat. There are tennis courts at the top of the street at the neighborhood recreation center.For family and friend BBQs, the back herringbone brick patio has two grills – one propane and one charcoal – along with seating for 4. Its chiminea is the spot for S’mores at night and perhaps a ghost story or two. S’more skewers can be found in the fully equipped kitchen. The gravel picnic table area seats 8 more and is a favorite spot for breakfast under the shade of its umbrella.Everything you need for entertaining from lobster pot to pasta and bread makers, fondue set, panini press, juicer, microwave, blender, bowl mixer, Cuisinart and ice cream churn along with beautiful serving dishes and plateware is provided for memorable meals by the beach. Channel your inner Martha Stewart!If cooking isn’t your thing, you can grab pizza from the Beachside Pizzeria or a lobster roll from the Lazy Lobster – both just around the corner. Or head up the block to the Nautilus Tavern for a family dinner or just a frosty libation at the bar. Their Davy Jones Locker libation is not to be missed. Across the street is the Walnut Beach Coffee Cafe with wonderful pastries and sandwiches in a wonderful setting.You’ll find the kayak and SUP on the side yard. For trips to the beach pavilion farmers market on Thursday, take the adult tricycle with large basket or ride the beach cruiser. After a day at the beach the outdoor shower allows for a quick rinse off.Beach towels can be found in the bedroom baskets. Umbrellas, beach cart and small folding picnic table are in the shed along with beach paddles, inflatable Orca, Swan and float and sandcastle pails. Coolers are in the cellar where you’ll find a wine cooler for additional chilled wine storage, washer/dryer and ironing board. An additional ironing board is upstairs in the beige guest room closet and a steamer is in the master bedroom closet.A favorite day trip is just up I-95 to the Thimble Islands for a boat tour or a little further up to the Trolley museum. Kids enjoy the Bridgeport Zoo or seeing Tiny Tim’s bed in the Barnum Museum. He really was TINY!!! On rainy days the ProBass shop has a bowling alley that is like taking an under the sea adventure. Or jump on the MetroNorth and ride into Grand Central Station for a day of sightseeing in the Big Apple followed by a Broadway show. No traffic jams to worry about!June is a big month here with the annual Pirate Festival. In July the annual sand sculpture competition is held. In August we have the famous Oyster Festival and Lobster Bake. And free music abounds all summer long on Sunday afternoons at the Walnut Beach Pavilion and Friday night’s “Summer Nights and Harbor Lights” down by the water at the Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field behind the Library in the downtown village. Thursday afternoon the Firehouse Gallery has music on its patio.If you need an office, the sunroom has a driftwood desk complete with wi-fi printer and other office items.Everything you need is here. Just bring your toothbrush, swimmers and clothes!For the off season, enjoy chilly nights by the chiminea or reading a good book (There is a Free Library in the sunroom) in a sumptuously comfortable bed with duvet and feather bed topper. It’s so cozy and there are still fun neighborhood events like the annual Zombie Run and Halloween Parade.

Amenities

Category Details
Essentials
  • Wireless internet
  • Free wifi
  • Wifi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Internet
    High speed Optimum wi-fi
  • Printer
  • Towels provided
    Bath and hand towels and washcloths are provided along with bath mats.
  • Linens provided
    It also has a feather bed topper for extra comfort and an option for three duvet sets. Beach towels can be found in the large basket and a red and white striped beach tote hanging on the back door. There is a ceiling fan and window AC unit. Alarm clock. A laundry bag hangs in the clothes closet.
  • Air conditioning
    All the rooms have window unites
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towels
  • Basic soaps
  • Telephone
    There is a internet land line in the living room on the shelf
  • Heating
    Gas boiler and baseboard radiant heat. Note the front entry is not heated, so keep the French door to it closed in winter.
  • Fitness room / equipment
    A yoga mat is in the foyer basic.
  • Desk chair
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
    Everything you could ever need is available for guest use in my compact, but efficient kitchen with bespoke stenciled floor (I’m also an artist).
  • Refrigerator
    Bosch side by side with water and ice dispenser in the door and ice maker.
  • Dishwasher
    24 inch GE dishwasher is a power house!
  • Microwave
    The butcher block peninsula houses a microwave, bowl mixer and scale along walls and h cookie jar and straw dispenser.
  • Stove
    The live 5 burner dual fuel professional range has a built in rotisserie and coup de feu
  • Oven
    The live 5 burner dual fuel professional range has a built in rotisserie (stored on the cellar pantry shelf) and coup de feu. Baking sheets are stored in the warmer draw.
  • Grill
  • Dishes & utensils
    Quality dishes and flatware and assortment of glassware including wine and margarita glasses and cordials. Coffee cups, mugs and espresso cups are also available.
  • Dining table
  • Coffee maker
    Krupps combo espresso/coffee maker with coffee grinder in cupboard above. Complimentary tin of coffee for guests is in the freezer.
  • Coffee grinder
  • Kettle
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
    Professional toaster with slots big enough for bagels with reheat and defrost options
  • Lobster pot
Pool & spa
  • Spa whirlpool
Outside
  • Fire pit
    Chiminea is on the brick patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beach chairs
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycles
    Adult tricycle with large basket and 5 speed beach cruiser. Also a children’s bike with helmet
  • Kayak / canoe
    Kayak is on rack on back fence
  • Water sports gear
    There is a SUP on the side of the house, a kayak on the fence in the back yard & paddles on the right as you enter the garden deck. Under the deck are deck boxes with life jacket & transport wheels.
  • Tennis
    Tennis courts are the top of the street. Two rackets are in the foyer basket
Entertainment
  • Games
    There is a basket of games and puzzles in the living room bookcase
  • Books
    There is a free library in the sunroom book case. My personal art books are available to read on site only.
  • Television
    Downstairs there is a Vizio Smart TV with Chromecast for additional channels such as AppleTV The twin guest room has a monitor you to which you can connect your own Roku or Chromecast.
  • Satellite / cable
    Basic cable via high speed fibre is available in the living room.
  • Video games
    There is a Playstation 2. A Guitar for the Guitar Hero game is in the living room corner. Movies can be watched via the PlayStation.
  • DVD player
    The upstairs master bedroom has a Sanyo TV with built in DVD player and Chromecast. When connected Sony Playstation can be used to play DVDS in the living room.
  • Video library
    There is a basket of DVDs.
  • Stereo
    There is an AV receiver. The Yamaha stereo receiver is connected wirelessly to speakers in the master bedroom. The turntable and cassette deck are not for guest use and not operational at this time.
Baby & toddler
  • Travel cot
  • Games for kids
  • Dishes & utensils for kids
Laundry
  • Washing machine
    GE washer is located in the cellar
  • Clothes dryer
    Maytag electric dryer is located in the cellar. I also have two drying racks. One collapsable one that can be used outside.
  • Iron & board
Parking
  • Parking
    There is parking for one car on the drive and another in front on the dedicated brick parking pad
Safety
  • 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
    One by the side door entrance and a can spray in the cabinet by the range
  • First aid kit
    Upstairs bathroom drawer at the foot of the tub
  • Exterior lighting
  • Emergency exit route
    There are three exits – front, side & back. In the event that an exit from a second floor window is necessary, the bifold door closet in the blue guestroom holds a emergency rope ladder.
  • Fire station contact
    West Side Fire Station (Station 8) 349 Naugatuck Avenue Milford, CT 06460 Emergency 911 Main Station 72 New Haven Avenue Milford, CT 06460 203 874-6321
  • Hospital contact
    Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus 300 Seaside Avenue Milford, CT 06460 203-876-4000
  • Police contact
    Milford Police Department 430 Boston Post Road Milford, CT 06460 203-878-6551 Emergency 911
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair inaccessible
Location type
  • Village
    Located in Walnut Beach in the village of Devon, Milford, CT
  • Water view
    The house is 1/2 a block from the Long Island Sound.
Nearby activities
  • Zoo
  • Swimming
  • Water sports
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Paddle boating
  • Kayaking
  • Windsurfing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Mountain biking
  • Shopping
  • Antiquing
  • Golf
  • Whale watching
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Birdwatching
  • Fishing
  • Bay/sound
  • Marina
Suitability
  • Long-term renters welcome
  • Minimum age limit for renters
Notes
  • There is a security camera above the side door powered by the side door light. Please do not turn the light off. The living room security camera I ask that you unplug upon check in. It’s above the TV in the book case. I only monitor the house when it isn’t rented. I house information binder with more details on amenities, etc. will be emailed to guest prior to arrival along with the side door lock box code.

Rooms & Beds

Room Count Capacity Details
bedrooms 3 sleeps 8
  • 1 Single Bed
  • 1 Double Bed
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • 1 King Bed
bathrooms 2
  • Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
  • Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

FAQ’s

Question Answer
Is Beautiful fully equipped CT Walnut Beach cottage w/SUP & Kayak 4 min from beach! pet-friendly? Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Beautiful fully equipped CT Walnut Beach cottage w/SUP & Kayak 4 min from beach!? Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful fully equipped CT Walnut Beach cottage w/SUP & Kayak 4 min from beach!? Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful fully equipped CT Walnut Beach cottage w/SUP & Kayak 4 min from beach! located? Situated in Milford, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Walnut Beach, Silver Sands State Park and Silver Sands. The Coastal Center at Milford Point and Housatonic River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Getting Around

Transportation Details
Bridgeport Station 16 min drive
Bridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial) Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial)

Restaurants

Restaurant Distance
McDonald’s 4 min drive
Dunkin’ 3 min drive
Wendy’s 3 min drive
Nautilus 3 min walk
Dockside Brewery 3 min drive

What’s Nearby

Attraction Distance
Walnut Beach 8 min walk
Silver Sands State Park 16 min walk
The Coastal Center at Milford Point 3 min drive
Milford Green 5 min drive
Silver Sands 6 min drive

Rules

Item Details
Check in after 4:00 PM
additional_info Please do not remove any dishes or flatware from the property. There is an outfitted picnic basket for guest use above kitchen cabinet left of window.
Please do not disturb items in drawers of dining room antique pie chest and corner hutch or in the built in.
Never operate the upstairs jacuzzi tub if the water is not covering the jet holes. Never use bath salts or bubble bath when using jacuzzi also.
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Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
  • Children allowed: ages 0–17
  • Staying two weeks or more? A crib is available.
Events
  • No events allowed
Pets
  • Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
  • Dogs allowed upon approval.
Smoking
  • Smoking is not permitted

Reviews

Rating Review User Published Date Liked Disliked Title Description Stay Response Response By
10/10 Excellent Karen D. 23 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy None Sweet cottage, a block from water We stayed over Yale Commencement weekend to escape the craziness, noise and expense of New Haven hotels. Cozy, comfy and homelike. We enjoyed the proximity to water, coffee and ice cream shops, Mexican food and Walnut Beach park. Tina was a great host! Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2024 Thanks Karen! Come back anytime!
10/10 Excellent Michelle P. 16 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy None Getting away from it all The property was definitely a cottage theme. The area was peaceful and beautiful. For me, things were close enough to access (I didn’t have a car), and I was away from the hustle and bustle of life. Tina communicated clearly the property information and when I had a question, got back to me in a timely manner. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2024 Come back anytime especially when it’s sunny and warmer!
10/10 Excellent Roger S. 15 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy None Walnut Beach Everything was as advertised. Great location near beach. House was charming. Tina went over the top with decorating. House beds, etc very comfortable. Tina quickly responsive to our questions. Would stay there again. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023 Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023 Thanks Roger! Come back anytime. Hopefully the fishing will be better!
10/10 Excellent Simon D. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy None Amazing and relaxing stay in Milford We had an absolutely lovely stay in Milford. Tina was incredibly responsive and accommodating to all of our needs! The house itself was so comfortable and relaxing; the backyard and grill alone were an absolute delight! I would highly recommend this place to stay if you’re looking for a relaxing getaway near the beach! Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023 Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023 Simon and Gina were a true pleasure to host. Their 3 little dogs were so cute and I could hardly tell they’d been inside. They were very conscientious about covering the furniture and keeping the house tidy. I’d welcome them back anytime!
10/10 Excellent Verified traveller 15 Aug 2018 None None Very relaxing home and strolling near beach and enjoying family Relaxing stay. Beach just at end of street, biking, and the ice cream shop just around the corner. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good Benetta M. 2 Dec 2017 None None Very quaint The experience was very good. Everything was as she said. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
10/10 Excellent David N., Austin, TX 13 Sept 2017 None None Beautiful home and location! It was great to get back to Connecticut and visit friends (and eat pizza!), and Tina’s house was the perfect place to stay. Just down the street from the beach, it’s a beautiful location and a very lovely house – plenty of room to enjoy with a few friends, the bed was comfortable, and everything worked as expected. The house has everything you need, and the convenience store is a short walk around the block.

Tina was great to deal with and helpful; looking forward to getting back here next summer to spend more time on the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
6/10 Okay Stéphane B., Chicoutimi, Quebec 5 Aug 2017 None None The place was nice, BUT…… The location is great and a peaceful place for a family vacation. You will find everything you need for a nice stay. Quiet and cosy little yard.

House is well located, but extremely busy with the owners personal items and decorations.

Be careful and make sure you place every item back to their place or you will be charge a retainer fee from the security deposit. Same thing with cleaning up before leaving.. do as much as possible to clean up before leaving or it will cost you. In the contract, the estimated cost for cleaning was 150$ and we where not to do the laundry… unfortunately, we were charged an additional 100$.

We have to mention, that if you have back problems and like firm bed mattresses, you will be extremely disappointed. They are soft super soft, I’d even say lumped and offer very little comfort.

Oh! and in the basement, where you will need to go to do some laundry, there is a very strong smell of moth balls to cover up a very bad smell. ( we believe it was cat urine)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2023 As clearly indicated in the lease, the $150 cleaning fee is only an estimate for the minimum of 5 hours of turn over cleaning and does not include laundry or any additional cleaning that may be needed including restoring the house to how it was found. I always leave it to my guests whether or not they want to do their own laundry and remake the beds, etc. I only deduct what I am charged by my housekeeper and the laundromat which she has to use when there is extensive laundry as there was in this case.

In addition to vacuuming up quite a bit of sand, degreasing the kitchen range (the kitchen windows had to be opened to clear out the smell of greasy meat), she spent additional time looking for items such as the can opener which was eventually found on a dining room shelf and a waste paper basket found on top of a book case.

With regards to the beds, I’ve never had anyone complain about the feather bed toppers. In fact my guests last winter asked where they could buy them. They are easily removed if guests prefer a firmer bed.

Finally, the moth balls in the cellar are to keep away any spiders as it is an unfinished cellar. As no cats have ever peed in the house, I don’t know what you smelled. It may be that the neighborhood outside kitty the street cares for may have peed outside the door. I don’t know. I didn’t smell anything when I arrived with my housekeeper to interview a new gardener.

I’m sorry the weather wasn’t the best for your stay and that you feel the $237.20 that was deducted from the security is unfair. To clean an entire house usually costs more I think you’ll find.

10/10 Excellent Bob B. 23 Jul 2017 None None Beautiful house and very well equipped The house is beautifully and tastefully decorated. It literally has everything you need right down to the ingredients to make S’Mores. You could literally parachute in with your clothes and some groceries and not need a single other thing. Tina was a great host – answered questions promptly and provided good suggestions when asked. We spent time at both Walnut Beach and the Silver Strand state park beach. Both are nice but bring your water shoes or flip flops. Lots of families as there are no big waves on the sound and the low tide leaves pools with fish and hermit crabs to watch. The teens in our group also walked out to Charles Island at low tide – easy to do. The backyard was a favorite place – nice gardens and fires in the Chimera and watching the fireflies in the evening. Don’t miss the Walnut Beach Creamery – fantastic ice cream with unique flavors – it was hard not to visit every day. Costa Azzura Italian restaurant is a 5 minute walk – good basic Italian with big portions and friendly staff. In fact, everyone in town is friendly. There’s a nice mile long boardwalk to the state park – great for morning walks or runs. Beach tends to be crowded on weekends but weekdays were pleasant. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. This was different for us as we previously had been to Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks, Cape May, Ocean City and Cape Cod. We wanted a place that was closer as we brought my wife’s 85 year old mother – she had a great time reading and relaxing on the beach and in the backyard. The only downside is a lack of nightlife. There’s a well stocked liquor store, a nice deli, the ice cream and bakery next door and one local dining spot that we didn’t visit. For anything else you need to travel a bit. There’s lots near by however. Don’t miss the Greek Spot on the other side of the state park – great food. In summary, we had a great time and the history of the area is fascinating – the book on the living room bookshelf – Sand in Our Shoes – tells the story with pictures and personal recollections – was a very interesting read. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2023 Thanks for the review Bob. Glad you arrived home safely. I enjoyed meeting you and your family and your funny texts!
10/10 Excellent Denise O., Torrington 18 Jul 2017 None None Wonderful cottage Wonderful well appointed cottage. Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. Backyard is adorable and cottage is in walking distance to beach. Had a wonderful time. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

Amenities

Air Conditioning
Internet

Additional Information

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