Connecticut vacation rentals

We are a family of five, including two teenagers and one tween. We are Californians who love vacationing in California, but this trip ranks among the best we've ever had. From the moment we walked into this home, we were in awe of the beauty, both inside and out. There is so much lovely art and decor in the house to admire, and there really aren't words for the amazing view from the backyard. We loved watching the boats and wildlife on the water all day long. Another thing that I loved was the fantastic kitchen. It is so well stocked with everything you could possibly need, including several different sets of dinnerware... I wanted to use them all!!! :-) Though overwhelmed by the directions for the coffee pot on day one, I grew to love the ritual and precision of making my husband a cup of coffee each morning. ;-) I appreciated the thorough information and instructions that the owners have created for the property. The home is very private, but there are nearby neighbors, and lots of kids arrived nextdoor at the end of our visit, so it was definitely more peaceful during the week. One afternoon while I was sunning myself on the rocks by the water's edge, I looked behind me to find a mink approaching! I told my kids about it later, and all week long they joked, "Look! There's a mink!" (I actually did see it a second time just before we left, crawling under the dock!) We visited Mystic Pizza, the aquarium, Stonington, and Misquamicut State Beach. Everyone was sad to leave at the end of our stay, and this was a destination we will never forget. We feel so lucky to have found this perfect vacation home to stay in during our visit to New England, and I hope we will get to enjoy it again someday!

Almost don't want to leave the review here so that I can keep this place a secret from other Airbnbers, but it is a fantastic property. Despite the lack of reviews, it's clear that Helen & Richie are experienced hosts (assuming from other booking platforms). We heard some loud beeping one night and reached out to them, and they called me to ask if I wanted someone to come check on it. It turned out to be coming from the house next door, so it was fine. The house is set up well for renters. Everything's labeled well. There's a fully stocked kitchen - particularly liked the oven set up with the combo convection and regular oven. The grill was easy to use, the fire pit was a delight. The kayaks were fun, though the dock/steps were not the easiest to use (a bit narrow). They are not kidding about the stairs though - definitely think twice about booking if you have any mobility issues. Otherwise, it's truly a delightful stay here!

Our stay at Queenie's had everything we needed. Queenie's home is in a lovely, quiet neighborhood. The room we stayed in was comfortable and did match the photos - we stayed in the room with the dark comforter (there are two bedrooms shown). The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was fine. It was helpful to have a microfridge in the room. Queenie was a pleasant host. We mostly kept to ourselves and we spent most of our time away from the room during the visit. It was really just a home base for us to sleep and shower while we explored the area. We felt like we had our space just to relax on our own, and Queenie was happy to chat with us or just to let us be. Queenie left out a nice breakfast for us one of the mornings with bagels and fruit and coffee. It was also easy to email with Queenie in advance of the visit, and we were able to book the room at last minute. The one thing I will note is that Queenie has two small dogs, which are friendly but very noisy when you come in or move around the house. They didn't really bother us but I know some others might be annoyed by the barking. Overall we had everything we needed during our stay. I would recommend the room to others.

Beautiful apartment in a great location. The area felt safe and was mostly quiet. While there were sounds from the main thoroughfare, none of us needed the provided earplugs. There are great stores, cafes, bakeries and museums all within walking distance. Parking was a plus, and if you have more than one car, street parking was readily available in front of the building and there's a paid parking lot a few steps away. Very spacious, super high ceilings, beautifully decorated, super comfortable beds (all three of us asked for the mattress details), thoughtful extras (the makeup removing wipes!), great water pressure and the AC worked beautifully. Gulnara was super warm and helpful, available every step of the way. Highly recommend, would definitely stay here again.

I had the honor of being the first guest in this AirBNB, and with the disclaimer that I am the hosts’ daughter, I shall provide as objective a review as I can. Firstly, it goes without saying that this AirBNB has the nicest hosts ever. They live right next door and you should not hesitate to contact them with any issue because they will be happy to help, and have lived in this area for 40 years so they are skilled local guides with much wisdom to share. The house itself is located in a lovely small and quiet neighborhood on the lake. There are several restaurants within biking or boating distance, although nothing super walkable - but there are some very nice forest trails to walk on in a conservation area just slightly down the road. The view from the house is spectacular and one of the best I’ve seen of a property on this lake. The kitchen is well appointed and spacious relative to the house size, there has been attention paid to outfitting this place with games, books, and stuff for young kids like a playard. The outdoor space is just fantastic for enjoying the lake breeze and water, with nice deck spaces to sit with a drink watching sunset or kids in the water. Overall I highly recommend it as a place to stay!

We had a wonderful stay at Bo & Matt’s beach house. It’s located a block away from the beach so getting there is no problem. We stayed for Memorial Day weekend and while the weather did not cooperate with us, the house did not disappoint! The house has been meticulously renovated with all the right finishes to welcome all the guests. The kitchen was perfectly equipped with everything we needed to make meals for our 3 kids and it was all brand new! The bedrooms have super comfortable mattresses and high end linens. The primary bedroom was amazing and the bath was very luxurious. The family room on the top level was just what we needed to entertain us with all the rain. There were plenty of board games for entertainment and we had a great time hanging out. Had this house been on the actual beach it would have been perfect but this is pretty close! Finally Bo was very gracious. Constantly available for any concerns and she was very thoughtful! We would absolutely recommend!

Although I want to keep this gem of an Airbnb all to myself (haha) I’ll share the wealth and say: This home is perfection! could probably write a full essay on how fantastic it is. I was blown away by every aspect of my stay. Irina was a wonderful host, she was able to be flexible with my needs for the stay, she was also responsive, and friendly without being intrusive. I was here to mix business and pleasure, and it was just what I was hoping for and more! This is a newer Airbnb rental and Irina thought of everything that could be needed during a stay. Not to mention, a very thoughtful welcome basket awaited me upon arrival. It’s clear that a lot of effort was put into thinking of every detail of this home. The hot tub was lovely, room sizes ideal, the decor looks like an HGTV home. It’s my goal to have my own getaway by the water, but until then, this will be one of my top go to’s! I’m actually going to book another stay immediately. Thank you to Irina for a magical experience!

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jason's and Jennifer's beautiful beach home. It was immaculate and very tastefully decorated. Everything was new and every need taken into account. They are excellent hosts and we loved our stay. Very short walk to the beach, and you can see the water from comfortable rocking chairs on the porch. The back deck is huge and the large fire pit is great for cool evenings. Jason and Jennifer were very responsive when we had questions, and they made our stay easy and enjoyable. We especially appreciated multiple thermostats and having a distance between the master bedroom and the other two bedrooms. We were able to accommodate different temperature preferences, and it made the trip so much better than it would have been otherwise. The large TV in the living room was great for showing some home videos. The many windows allowed us to enjoy a lot of natural light. We would highly, highly recommend this place!! Close to Yale. 5 stars!