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Wonderful location, walk to beach, private yard, credit cards
old saybrook, CT

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Old Saybrook Cottage
Cottage is very nice - interior is very clean - back deck area can use some TLC - location is excellent - walking distance to small community beach and just a very short drive to public beaches. Awesome location and New England beach town. VRBO photos are a bit outdated - (especially back deck/yard area) -
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth and Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Had a lovely week in a very comfortable clean well located beach cottage. Enjoyed the beach almost every day- so close and beautiful! Enjoyed nice restaurants very close then had a fire pit on the deck every night. Everything that makes a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keely B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage for small family.
We loved our stay at the cottage. It was a classic beach cottage. Property was clean and as advertised. We would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

colleen S., Pawcatuck Ct

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for young teens to have their own space and family to gather
We had a wonderful time. The back deck was great for meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time With My Girls
We loved the house. It was eclectic and quaint. The perfect setting to disconnect and relax. Also great location being so close to beaches, shopping, restaurants and pampering if you want to treat yourself. Yvette was wonderful and we hope to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merry O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully cottage with an artistic flair.
Beautifully decorated cottage in a serene setting. Was a perfect getaway for us. We really enjoyed the location, very quiet and peaceful. Yvette made sure everything was perfect for our stay. Was a short walk to a pretty, private beach. This property is even nicer than the photos. Don’t miss out on this one.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorota X.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage close to the beach
The place was clean and quiet. Close to town and restaurants. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage for our family!
Highly recommended! The house and property owner were very nice… thank you, Yvette.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, charming and well suited cottage in Old Saybrook Manor
Wonderful location within walking distance of beach/CT shoreline. Cottage is bright, open, well appointed and filled with love & art. This cute home sits on a private, dead-end lane that offers privacy, security and convenience to area beaches, shops, restaurants, daily coffee, groceries, etc while maintaining a secluded and comfortable locale. The owner is easy to communicate with, understanding of your needs and privacy as well as just a very nice, loving & caring human being.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kristi A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm and Refreshing
A fun property with everything you need to have a great time at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Cottage
We loved our stay at this cozy cottage. Super clean and comfortable beds. Pretty beach decor, with a lovely private backyard and porch. Easy walk to the beach. Yyvette responded quickly to all our texts and gave great recommendations for local favorite restaurants. ( Penny Lane Pub). Perfect size for 2 couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Gretchen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cottage Near LI Sound
Cute cottage with beach decor and colorful artwork. Upstairs loft has one queen/full bed and two twin beds. It can get warm up there so use AC and fan. Home is in a homeowners association where many ride around in golf carts. Small community family feel with small private beach access about 5-10 minute walk from house. Bring beach shoes because there are rocks and sea life in the water. Also there are no lifeguards. Good restaurants outside association in old Saybrook, including fresh salt, the tea kettle, Luigi’s, and Pennylane Pub. My kids especially enjoyed the frozen yogurt at Sweet Lunas. Some things to do and see: old train ride in Essex (and boat which we didn’t go on), castle owned by Sherlock Holmes actor, the Kate museum and theatre (Katherine Hepburn), mini golf on the sound.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Delightful Property
The property is as advertised, clean, functional and an easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Waynesville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable seaside cottage. Owner was always available and answered every question quickly. Great couple of days to just get away and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, close to the beach
We had a great time. Beach is an easy walk. Cottage is comfortable and decorated beautifully with an artistic vibe. Yvette is very responsible and attentive. We plan to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Dolly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
14 Evans Lane
The property shows a little age, but it's quaint, comfortable, and pleasant. Yvette was available and more than accommodating. The beach, however, was fairly inaccessible: kind of a long walk, and no parking allowed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
So happy in The Cottage
Everything about The Cottage is magical. The home is surprisingly large, the location ideal. One can make home-cooked meals, or dine out. Cannot say enough about this vacation home. Yvette was most attentive, reachable by phone, and has a gem for anyone’s get-away. Thank you, Yvette.

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short but sweet stay
We did a short overnight stay following an evening event nearby. The four of us were very comfortable and would have enjoyed a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Artistic Beach House
My husband and I had a great stay at Yvette’s house. She was so easy to communicate with and she truly wanted to make sure we had a great time. Plus we were able to take our dog with us which made for a perfect weekend getaway. The private beach which is walking distance was so beautiful 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cute cottage!
We had an awesome time and this was a perfect getaway to celebrate all of us being cancer free!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Louise carucci C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Beach Setting
Quaint and peaceful, this Old Saybrook hideaway offers a lovely setting for beach and solitary walks, yet is ideally situated for the renter to join all activities Old Saybrook offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!
Cute place with sweet decorations. I enjoyed the personal touch of the amateur paintings and the fun wall (which you will see!) in the kitchen. We really enjoyed the sun porch one night and the back deck every day. There are neighbors but it felt very private at the end of the private road and thanks to all of the beautiful bushes. The second floor had a queen bed and a trundle. FYI, the stairs going up are steep. I was nervous on them, let alone having a toddler. Notes: there are beautiful skylights in the kitchen and second floor bedroom. We got some foam board from the dollar store to block the light in order to sleep as the skylights are directly over the queen bed upstairs. I can imagine coming back here next year. If we do I will bring extra towels (low stock which were also small in size) as well as extra toilet paper which we would have ran out of if we didn’t adventure every day. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., NYC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House in Quiet Neighborhood
Super clean, well-kept home in a very quiet neighborhood. (I love quiet!!) My dogs loved the yard, and our party of four sisters had a great time enjoying the beaches and the seafood from local restaurants. Great dinner in town at the Red Hen! Highly recommend this rental and would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, well-appointed and quiet. A peaceful vacation.
Lovely place. Cheerful art work and well maintained. A very interesting assortment of books to choose from as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna G., Farmington CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage
Charming cottage in a beautiful neighborhood. Big private deck where we had all our meals. Access to a nice private beach. Spacey parking. Only one bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, private and cozy cottage!
We loved our stay at this beautiful home. Artistic details and lovely color schemes make this place both relaxing and pretty to look at. The deck is spacious as is the back yard. We truly found it a perfect place to unwind and our doggies loved it too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great girls’ weekend!
My sister’s bridal party stayed at Saybrook Manor for a girls’ weekend a few weeks before her wedding and had a lovely time. The house is a great distance from stores, restaurants, and the beach. Despite being a small cottage, there is ample room for guests without feeling crammed. The backyard and deck made for a great breakfast location!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Wonderful guest, welcome back anytime.

8/10 Good

Julie R., Sacramento,California

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, quiet cottage.
Charming little place. Very nice owner!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

yvette f.

Sweet retreat on quiet street
Saybrook Manor is a quiet oasis, tastefully decorated with an understated beach-decor. What I enjoyed most were the many places to sit and do some work or write your friends. The kitchen table catches the morning sun; the table in the sunroom the afternoon light. Nights, curl up in the comfy chairs and wrap up against foggy sea-air. Clean, thoughtful and restful sums up the house for me - I may come back, as this was excellent to watch the cats, birds and bunnies. Thank you Yvette for making this so lovely.

10/10 Excellent

Peter S., New Jersey

Beautiful property!
Had a great stay at the property! Great location and you can see the care put into the house! It was the perfect spot for our excursions up the coast!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for your nice feedback. Excursions and updated activities available can be seen on the SpacesOfTheHeart FB page.

10/10 Excellent

lael d.

a delightful respite
Yvette couldn't be nicer, very responsive. The cottage is darling, very beachy not fancy but had everything we needed. There was plenty of room for my boys and myself and we even had room for one more guest. I would recommend this place for anyone looking for a quiet cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

Cute!
Perfect spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Kathryn K., Norwalk, ct

Lovely home by the Sea!
Hi Yvette, We had a wonderful visit to Old Saybrook and your home is charming and welcoming. It was relaxing to go out and explore your town and other local towns; Harvey's Beach, great shopping, eating and local farmers market. Yvette was helpful and greeted us upon our arrival. Your home is a true gem by the sea! Thank you! Kathryn, Lillian, Janette, and Aubrey
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Cory F.

Quaint cottage near beach and more
This was a nice little cottage for a quick weekend stay. Convenient to Essex and Mystic, where we wanted to take our 2 kids (1yr and 3yr). I think cottage is best for a couple or small group looking for a quiet place to rest/ recharge. Short walk to small private beach. Short drive to other beach areas. Fireplace was great to have, we used for both nights we were there. This cottage is quiet, comfortable, and in nice shape for an older beach home. Simple conveniences provided: TV and DVD player in master bedroom, microwave, coffee maker in kitchen, and washer/dryer on front porch (we did not use). Overall a nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Great property!
What a great find at a reasonable price. A cottage in Old SayBrook really close to a private beach and in a quick drive to several other public beaches. We found plenty to do and lots of places treat on this trip. The cottage is on a small dead end street, very quiet and very private yet with plenty of room to spread out. As a couple traveling together we had enough room on the first floor without having to use the upstairs at all. Everything was clean and functioned properly. Things were so perfect in fact Yvette found it odd we never emailed or called her at all. No need to. We took the train ride in Essex which is well worth it, we went to Mystic not far away and we enjoyed looking around the area. Thank you Yvette for a great place and a great long weekend. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Pamela T.

Lovely getaway
Cottage is cozy and comfy with ideal location to sights and local restaurants. Was wonderful to have our four legged family members with us for our brand of "family time". Yvette was gracious and responsive as we worked out the details for our excursion.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Peace at the Beach
An enchanting and comfortable retreat where we felt very warmly welcomed during a special Labor Day weekend on Long Island Sound. This home away from home sits at the end of a friendly private lane and has plenty of space inside and out for the whole family. We enjoyed the sunny porch, which is perfect for reading or afternoon naps, and the upstairs retreat. Very well located for all that Old Saybrook has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Mary Lou O.

LACKLUSTER
The best part of the cottage is the second floor loft. The grandchildren loved the space. We took a quick tour of the cottage in May. What we found in August was quite different. Appearances are deceiving. The front yard was overgrown. The front door to the porch was nearly impossible to open. The jalousie windows were in-operable, allowing insects, as well as vines to grow inside. One of the living room lounge chairs had only 3 legs. Having the TV set up in the 1st Fl. bedroom was a little strange. The kitchen and bathroom need a real makeover. The freezer didn't freeze food (yes, there was a freezer on the porch), running back and forth for 3 weeks got rather tiresome. Not sure the oven has ever been cleaned. The doors and drawers either wouldn't open/close or stay shut. The unsealed countertops seemed unsanitary. Since the screen door in the kitchen was torn, we couldn't leave the back door open to get the fresh air. Most importantly, the filters for the AC need a good cleaning. I have COPD, clean air is very important. There are many fun aspects to the cottage, which with some TLC can be that way again. As an Interior Designer for 40 yrs. and a member of the American Society of Interior Designers for 35, this review is more of a critique. The theory that "A perfectly kept house is the sign of a life mis-spent", is not necessarily true. Lastly, since we rented for 3 weeks, a friendly call from Yvette would have been appreciated.
Stayed 23 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Justin D., NEW YORK

Beautiful, Quiet house with everything you need.
We recently stayed here for several relaxing days with our children (2 and under 1). The house was very comfortable, in a quiet nook away from traffic. Everything we needed was there for us, and when we ran out of dishwasher detergent, the owner even brought some over within a couple of hours. It is a short walk to a very small, secluded beach that my kids loved (and had all to themselves) and there are great antique stores and restaurants in the vicinity. We will definitely be staying here again and recommending to friends and family.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Make me so happy that you enjoyed your stay. Love the fact the little ones enjoyed the beach. Welcome back anytime. Yvette

6/10 Okay

Georgene S., Northfield, Connecticut

Disappointed....
We were a bit disappointed with our stay. It is always the little things that count. When I saw the pictures of the cottage I was overwhelmed with what I thought were small touches like the fresh flowers. We arrived and it was quite cold and we were told there was going to be a key under a cushion just in case the lock box didn't open because of the cold... but there wasn't one...we relied on the notion that the lock box would not be cold and would open but if it hadn't we would have had a real problem. There were no welcoming touches like fresh flowers anywhere. The House Rules were posted quite clearly however. No call from the owner at all for the two days we were there asking if everything was okay or if we needed anything. There was no soap for the bath; no tea or coffee...the little things that make one feel welcome. Even after our stay there was no follow up from the owner at all even though I think she manages other properties right there. We could have not even been there and she wouldn't have known. It didn't make us feel welcome at all. The cottage is sweet and was clean but I want to feel at least welcomed and I didn't.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Gosh, I am very sorry you felt this way. It was New Years Eve and I certainly would not have bothered anyone who may have come in late. I assumed, if you needed anything or had an issue you would have called, since I am five mins away. I usually do not bother Guest but let them know if they have a question or issue for them to ring me. The key was a back up since I had an issue. .I just spoke to the cleaning lady, she let me know she had put in in a better spot. So this could have been taken care of in a min. Flowers, I agree, I wish I could fill the house with flowers, but the flowers are from my garden and its winter. I just do not provide tea and coffee, but will really consider this request. The home is a vacation rental and not a Bed and Breakfast. I am certainly open to Guest request and provide many items most vacation rentals do not. This year the home was picked as one of the top ten unique places to stay in CT...thought I had it down..LOL Happy New Year, Yvette

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Sweet but short stay
Loved the house - comfortable and quiet. Very happy with the service - we had a miscommunication about arrival, which was resolved immediately! We only needed to stay 1 night but would consider a return in the summer. It would be a lovely place to spend a week.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2016

8/10 Good

Lauren H.

Cute house for a relaxing weekend
I had a great time at this cute little house. The attention to detail on comfort was notable - there were even fresh flowers on the table when we arrived! It was a great space for a few friends to gather and relax. My only recommendation for the owner to provide a bit more information on access to the private beach - we weren't sure if ID was required or if as guests we would be allowed on it. Otherwise, a fabulous stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

Property is cute and welcoming!
The cottage was a delight. The decor is light and charming. Plenty of room for the 4 of us. The deck and backyard is wonderful for entertaining. Location is perfect for sightseeing- Newport and Boston were easy destinations. Yvette has take.n the time to supply full amenities. She makes your stay easy . We would certainly my return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
I am happy the cottage worked for you. You are always welcome back. Thank you for leaving the house in such great shape. Yvette