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Walk to Hawk's Nest Beach: Coastal Old Lyme Apt

2.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Terrace/patio
TV
3 bedrooms, internet

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Walk to Hawk's Nest Beach: Coastal Old Lyme Apt

Shared Outdoor Space | Peekaboo Ocean Views | Beach Umbrella Provided

East Coast beach days are just a click away at this charming vacation rental in Old Lyme! Located steps from the Long Island Sound, this 3-bed, 1-bath apartment makes the ideal home base for relaxation seekers of all types, whether you want to post up on the shore with a book or explore the lush trails of the Nehantic State Forest. After a day of sunshine and ocean breeze, pour yourself a drink on the patio as the sun sets.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 full bunk bed
- Loft (ladder to access: 2 twin mattresses

SHARED OUTDOOR AMENITIES
- Gravel patio w/ seating
- Beach umbrella
- Private beach access (dawn-dusk)

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TV
- Dining table
- Light & airy interior

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven
- Drip coffee maker, microwave
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware
- High chair

GENERAL
- Free WiFi, keyless entry
- Window A/C units, baseboard heating
- Shared washer/dryer
- Trash bags & paper towels

FAQ
- 1 exterior security camera (facing out)
- Linens & towels not provided (rentals available)
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Stairs required for access (2nd-floor unit)
- Single-story apartment

PARKING
- Shared driveway (2 vehicles)

ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS
- An additional property is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

- Access to Hawk's Nest Beach activities: beach-combing, bike-riding, crabbing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, 2 tennis courts, children's activities (crabbing contests, movie nights)
- 0.8 miles to Soundview Beach
- 5 miles to Rocky Neck State Park & Ferry Landing State Park
- 10 miles to Hamburg Cove
- 12 miles to Nehantic State Forest
- 35 miles to Tweed New Haven Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking anywhere on the property
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Open fires are not allowed on the beach
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID is required upon check-in
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story unit is located on the 2nd floor and requires stairs to access
- Linens and towels are not provided at the property. Please reach out to the Guest Contact after booking to rent linens and towels for your stay
- There is another bookable vacation rental on-site with access to shared outdoor amenities; other travelers may be present during your stay
- Your safety matters. This property features 1 external security camera. This camera is outward facing and does not look into any interior spaces. The camera is located on the front door facing the front entrance. It actively records video and audio when motion is detected

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving 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

General

  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

New! Beachfront Family Apt. in Hawk's Nest Beach!
Beachfront Family Apt. in Hawk's Nest Beach! Old Lyme
Beachfront Family Apt. in Hawk's Nest Beach! Apartment
Beachfront Family Apt. in Hawk's Nest Beach! Apartment Old Lyme
432203

About the neighborhood

Map
Old Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Rocky Neck State Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lyme Academy of Fine Arts - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Goose Island - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Harvey's Beach - 19 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 16 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lyme Tavern Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪James Farmacy Organic Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coffees Country Market - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cocotte - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Teddy's Old Lyme Pizza Palace - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Hawk's Nest Beach: Coastal Old Lyme Apt pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Hawk's Nest Beach: Coastal Old Lyme Apt?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Hawk's Nest Beach: Coastal Old Lyme Apt?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Hawk's Nest Beach: Coastal Old Lyme Apt located?

Nestled on the beach, this Old Lyme apartment building is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Rocky Neck State Park. Rocky Neck State Beach and Giants Neck Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Walk to Hawk's Nest Beach: Coastal Old Lyme Apt Reviews

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Reviews

4/10

First the beach front was blocked by a big house.the reason I rented this place is because I thought it was on the beach as I have trouble with my leg walking so I did not get to the beach at all I sat in a two foot area in the front of the house.the second thing was every time I called the care taker he never got back to me to answer simple question.there was no cable. Tv ,the bedrooms were so small the mattresses where only three inches thick and very low to the floor there were no lamps or end tables in the bedrooms so I had to put my chap on a cooler.there were bunk beds and a child size day bed with a thin mattress.there were no instructions on how or where the trash containers were there wasn’t any chair in the house that was comfortable I would not recommend this property to anyone the price I paid over eleven hundred dollars was way overpriced.i did not contact the owner because he wouldn’t call back. I did send a email to envolve and they said e where was not going to refund any money I paid. Thank you Valerie petersen
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4/10

To start the story, we rented during covid but are in state residents. We wanted somewhere close to home on a private beach for social distancing purposes. Our group was made up of 3 adults and 2 children (10&13). We rented the first floor unit. Two weeks before check in I got the email saying my rental was cancelled due to covid restrictions. It took me days to get a response from either Evolve or the property owner, who is the local contact for renters. Long story short, Evolve blamed the owner and the owner blamed evolve. In the end I booked again but directly through the owner. A few things to be aware of: The owners (husband, wife, 2 young kids and a dog) live on property and you have to cross through their “yard” to get to the beach. One night neighbors were setting off fireworks on the beach and we were out there watching. The owner came outside and started screaming at the people doing them because her kids were asleep. It was only 9pm. Through the week we saw multiple firework shows so she shouldn’t be living there during prime rental season if she’s going to get so upset. The owners had a party of at least 25 people while we were there. Remember this is during covid and we have to walk through where the party was to access the beach. The usable beach space is small and once their group came out we were surrounded. If we were told in advance of this then we would not have booked or at least would have made offsite plans that day. The owner will tell you that the beach is fully accessible to you and you can use any stretch of it. The neighbor will then come out and tell you to move away from his beach. So in actuality there is very little space to use but we made it work. The beach is FULL of shells and seaweed. We ended up going to get a rake and raked it every morning in order to make it useable. The water isn’t too rough in this area which we loved. We rented a SUP and it was perfect. Parking is awful. You have two spots for the upper apartment and two for the lower. However in order to fit 4 cars you have to park so close that you can’t get in or out of your car. We had to crawl through back doors for cars not parked on the edge. Then during the owners party, we were blocked in by one of his guests. The beach equipment that is available is in good shape but keep in mind that both apartments are told that they can use it. So we had an issue there since we expected it to be available just to use and planned that way. The house was FILTHY!!!!! The owner told me he was unavailable during our check in (family funeral) and provided no other contact for assistance. Come check in time, the cleaners weren’t there. I spent 4 hours cleaning the house. The level of filth was absurd. The master bed mattress was WET. I had a box fan blowing on it from 3pm-9pm and it was still too wet for use. The owner said he would come figure something out but never did. I ended up asking him to get us waterproof mattress covers which he brought at 9pm. I was given a credit for $100 for the cleaning fee. The property is not prepared with items like cleaning supplies and plungers, all of which were needed. There is an interesting plumbing system which drains all shower water under the house. So that pretty outdoor seating area smells awful. The bathroom smells of old urine, no matter how hard I tried to clean it. Spiders were everywhere and mold was rampant in the dish racks, fridge and shower. There is nowhere to hang wet towels so we ended up putting them over the owners fence which felt awkward. Basic kitchen supplies are very basic and dirty. I was able to find a pitcher but it was covered in gunk and dead beetles. No wine opener. The owner won’t allow beach fires even though everyone else on the beach is doing them. No outdoor shower or hose so be prepared to have sand everywhere. The AC is two units- one in the kitchen and one in the master. The two smaller bedrooms get HOT and muggy. There is one box fan. The ocean side screen door doesn’t close all the way so beetles get in constantly. I would assume that if the owner is there for check in, which he said he usually is, then instructions would be given. We had to ask about things like trash disposal, etc. The area is great for crabbing and we even saw some eels! The property is an easy walk to Garvins store which is adorable. Ice cream trucks frequent the street. Overall the house would have been fine if it was clean and the Owner provided more info in advance. After our experience I would never return to this property. There are so many other options on that stretch of beach. I have photos but didn’t see a way to attach them to this review.