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10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey B.
27 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Jeffrey B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit
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Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
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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 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
- Firepit
- Garden
- Gas grill
- 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
- Iron/ironing board
- Limited housekeeping
- 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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not 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
About the neighborhood
Located in Old Lyme, this cottage is on the waterfront. Chester Creek Marina and Essex Island Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center and Essex Plaza Shopping Center. Saybrook Country Barn and Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding. Visit our Old Lyme travel guide
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Lyme, CT
What's nearby
Goose Island8 min drive - 8.4 km
Connecticut River9 min drive - 10.8 km
Devil's Hopyard State Park9 min drive - 10.9 km
Florence Griswold Museum9 min drive - 11.2 km- Fox Hopyard Golf Club8 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
- Old Saybrook Station14 min drive
- New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)35 min drive
Restaurants
- Coffee’s Country Market & Catering12 min drive
- Polar Express15 min drive
- Dunkin'15 min drive
- Cumberland Farms18 min drive
- Rusty Rail Tavern16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Connecticut River and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Selden Neck State Park. Beckett Hill State Park and Devil's Hopyard State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit Reviews
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Verified
10/10 Excellent
Josie L.
25 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Josie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marquise B.
17 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Marquise B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steve S.
11 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Steve S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025