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Beach
Miscellaneous
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Family room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Westbrook, CT
  • Chalker Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Westbrook Town Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Harvey's Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Fourth Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

master

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Double Bed

Third bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Adorable New England Cottage, 2 min walk to Beach 🏖️, Available year round

Convenient, Private, Relaxing ….a 2 minute walk to the waves. Old style New England summer beach home renovated for comfort!

Chapman Beach is a private, friendly, community located on Long Island Sound…Old Saybrook/Westbrook line. The Cottage is a renovated and winterized New England home. Decor is Beachy with a mix of antiques and modern….always comfortable!

Westbrook is located in central Connecticut on the Coast. Midway b/w Boston and New York off I95…Exit 65, to the cottage is a 4 minute drive. It is also located in area which makes traveling to many Connecticut attractions easy. We provide numerous basics needs for a getaway so you don’t have to.
Grocery store is <5 minutes away. Many great restaurants in area as well.
Amtrak stops in Old Saybrook and Metro North stops in both Westbrook and Old Saybrook

The NarSeaMist (exist near the mist of the sea)is a year round rental in a typical New England Beach community. In the summer it is popular for long vacation rentals. Year round we have been booked for various occasions….quick weekend getaway, Girls Getaway, families gathering in a central place
b/w Boston and New York, school vacations, small parties or events, etc. We are 2 minute drive to Waters Edge Resort and a popular wedding alternative for those seeking a more private setting.
Westbrook and Clinton outlets are minutes away (great for Girls, Christmas shopping/wrapping WE). A complete list of charming coastal towns and many Connecticut attractions (with approximate distances) have provided below.

The homes interior has been renovated and redecorated with a mix of the old and the new.
*Open space living on the first floor with full kitchen, dining, sitting areas, living room, full bath
*1/2 bath on second (there is also an outdoor shower when warmer
*3 bedrooms on second floor
*1 bedroom on third floor open to another livin
*sleep sofa in a sitting are off of kitchen
*three season front porch
*back porch with antique swinging chair
*large back yard
*parking space for up to 3 vehicles
*private beach around the corner
*6 additional beaches in the association
*Propane Grill
*wood burning fire pit
*access to local fitness, pool, sauna, steam room based on availability
*one person kayak


Whether your laying low and staying local, up for some site seeing or a little of both, Chapman Beach is a great location to start from!!! Hope to meet you soon!

Here is a list of some of the local attractions you may be interested in. They are primarily in order of distance. Please feel free to contact with any questions. I can share my experience

*WESTBROOK—cute quaint, smallest of the area villages yet booming with the best restaurants out of any of them. These include Cafe Routier (the shoreline hot spot), Christy’s, Haywire, Lenny & Joes, Bill’s Seafood, etc. You can eat your way through Westbrook while enjoying its beautiful shoreline!
.Best Muster...visitors from all over come here for a huge weekend event. Amazing.
.Westbrook green offers great events and concerts through out the warm season
.Waters Edge Resort and Spa--3 minutes
The best views of LIS while dining! They also offer live entertainment and a note worthy Sunday brunch.
.Westbrook Premium Outlets, 7 min
.Hiking entrance to The Preserve

*OLD SAYBROOK —located at the entrance to Connecting River on Long Island Sound.
Approx 8 minutes
.Main St/The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center(The kate)--8 minutes....great boutique shopping, spa’s, restaurants, salons, and ice cream shops!
Saybrook Point Inn offers a lovely Spa and one of the best restaurants in area, Fresh Salt.
.Miniature golf
.Water Sport Rentals and Fenwick Golf Course are in O.S.
.Boating rentals/trips available
. Hiking entrances to The preserve

*ESSEX VILLAGE—My favorite quaint New England town!!! Nestled in on the shores of the Connecticut River. Main Street offers a beautiful walk with the end of the street bringing you to the river. Central Main Street has a lovely park on the river as well often offering events throughout the season. The town bustles all year round with fine dining and shopping. People here have a love for dogs as I see them walking everywhere😊
Approx 13 min to Main Street
Here you will find many unique shops and restaurants. Including the Griswold Inn which is considered a historic landmark by many. The maritime-themed Griswold Inn, “the Gris” for short, is one of the country’s oldest continuously operated inns, opening its doors in the consequential year of 1776. It also has a long standing restaurant and wine bar.

.Hiking Trails...Essex has many trails on the outskirts of town as well. Listing/maps available on line. Hiking entrances to The Preserve as well.

.Connecticut River Museum, Main Street
.Essex Steam Train and River Cruise—13 minutes
.Ivoryton Playhouse--14 minutes

*Clinton--Approx. 13 to minutes to Main Street
.Indian River Kayak&Paddle
board rentals/Clinton Country Club/Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets

*Madison's downtown--beautiful, quaint
Approximately 16minutes.
R.J. Julia Book Store, very popular
.Hammonasset State Park—view on line
Beach, Walking

*Guilford Town Green--20 minutes
My Second favorite of quaint shoreline towns
Beautiful Green in the center of town with events scheduled regularly.
Relaxed. Shops and dining.

*Niantic Village, East Lyme--20 minutes. Rocky Neck State Park

*Godspeed Opera House--22 minutes.

*New London--Ocean Beach Park, Mystic Whaler Cruises --23 minutes, Many other boating option's available here

.*Waterford CT--Eugene O'Neill Theater Center/Harkness Memorial State Park--28 min

*The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village, Oakdale--25 minutes
*The following are 30 minutes away! Mystic Village, Mohegan Sun Casino and Arena, Gillette Castle, New Haven/Yale, Middletown---Weslyan/KidCity.
*Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, Portland (rock climbing, zip line, water fun)--33 minutes
*Foxwoods Resort and Casino--41 minutes
*Lake Compounce Amusement Park, Bristol--42 minutes
*Six Flags Amusement Park, Agawam, MA--60 minutes.

The shoreline towns west of the Connecticut River to New Haven are connected by the Shoreline East Railway. This is also a pleasant way to visit New Haven and it’s incredible architecture and City Vibe!

Hope to Host You Soon.
Kindly,
Mel

Property manager

Mel Archer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Please discuss type of event for pre-approval
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please notify owner of any mishaps as soon as possible so they can be fixed
Tidying before departure is appreciated. Please clean dishes, wipe down kitchen surfaces, place used towels in washer/start and leave beds unmade. TY
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Important information

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please discuss type of event for pre-approval
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Westbrook

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Westbrook Center, a neighbourhood in Westbrook. Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Saybrook Country Barn and Stay and Play LLC. Travelling with kids? Consider Essex Steam Train and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Westbrook, CT

What's nearby

  • Chalker Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Westbrook Town Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Harvey's Beach - 10 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 9 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪James Farmacy Organic Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pasta Vita - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Parthenon Diner-Old Saybrook - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Pub - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable New England Cottage, 2 min walk to Beach 🏖️, Available year round pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable New England Cottage, 2 min walk to Beach 🏖️, Available year round?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable New England Cottage, 2 min walk to Beach 🏖️, Available year round?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable New England Cottage, 2 min walk to Beach 🏖️, Available year round located?

This family-friendly Westbrook cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chalker Beach, Tanger Outlets and Westbrook Town Beach. Crystal Lake Town Park and Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage just a block from the beach!

Easy to book and Mel was very quick to answer any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aviv P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay

Cute place, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Christmas

Wonderful place to spend time with the family in this cozy cottage. Would love to come back in the summer to enjoy the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Getaway

Lovely rental; very easy to work with property manager. Clean, close to ocean - would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend Getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely New England-y stay

We enjoyed or stay very much! It was quiet and the easy walk to the water was great. Not much in the way of a beach but still the view is lovely. The Master Bed needs updating. Husband and I sank into the middle squishing together. The living room slipcovers could use a wash and some bleach. The backyard is a great value added but the railing on the porch needs repair.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cheri O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family cottage, great location

We really enjoyed our stay. Beds, linens, towels all super comfortable. Kitchen bright and useful. Bathrooms spotless. 2 minute walk to cute beach. Tons of stuff to do in the area. Great, private backyard well appointed with portable fire pit, grill, furniture. Lots of kid games and books and puzzles in house. Need functional carbon monoxide detector.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall getaway

Adorable beach cottage, great for a mother and adult daughter weekend. Location was perfect, beach just around the corner. Great halfway between NY and RI. Looking forward to booking again next Fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CT Vacation 2025

The property was just as it was portrayed on line. A short walk to the private beach. We enjoyed many of the attractions in the surrounding areas as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

My family and I had a great stay at this adorable beach house! It had plenty of room for our family of 6. The private beach was just a short walk around the corner!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet spot, centrally located

This home had all the basics and was thoughtfully furnished. Our daughters enjoyed building with the provided legos and doing puzzles during our downtime. You can easily walk to the beach or to many places in town. The location is a bit tricky to find though and there is only room to park two normal Sized vehicles.This wasn’t a problem for us, but just beware if you have multiple people coming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Easy walk to the beach! Beach was great too. House was clean and spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable cottage

We have a wonderful weekend stay at this adorable cottage. We all had a great time and would love to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation. . . .

We had a great week here. Owner was communicative and kind. House is adorable--my favorite spot was the corner shelves-lots of playthings for the 3yr and 20 month old babies and many, many reading choices for me. Fully stocked kitchen-something I am greatly appreciative of; while we didn't use it, the attic bedroom getaway would be really cool for older children; a short and very pleasant walk to the very kid-friendly beach, and neighbors and locals who were kind, friendly and helpful. Perfect weather did not hurt the experience either. Try it out-you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great liocation

Very close to the beach as described
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Beach House

Property is lovely. Short walk to beach. Easily accessible and close to restaurants, stores and shopping. House is clean and well organized. Hosts are very nice and helpful. It was a little difficult contacting the host through VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

misty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

What a beautiful cottage and quaint beach! I have no complaints except the week came to an end! What a wonderful vacation. I would come back in a heartbeat and Mel and Lee were so easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Beach House

The house was super cute and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay

We had a relaxing time at this home. All needed items were available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time away!

Mel and her husband were awesome! Perfect beach home and location was perfect. House was immaculate! I will stay there again. I only needed to use the first floor and did not have to use the stairs. Very close to the beach. Thank you, Mel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Positive Experience

Positive experience, great location, and cozy accommodations for a centrally located family weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G., Avon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Westbrook

Cute house, nice location! Weather didn't cooperate but cozy fireplace made up for it! Hope to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy shoreline cottage

A wonderful shoreline cottage, well laid out, with lots of charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Great location and wonderful cottage!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3rd stay

Came with a Group of friends, very comfortable house and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mel Archer

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Hello,
Welcome to my VRBO adventure. My nickname is Mel. I am married to Lee and have four daughter's--Marlee, Olivia, Madeleine and Emily. We also have a dog, 2 cats and a bunny. We have family in Westbrook and I first began visiting Chapman Beach when I was a kid. ... I truly feel it is a hidden gem! It is Perfect for laid back family and friend getaways, where you can reconnect and enjoy the calming beach atmosphere. I recommend putting away the electronics as much as possible and breaking out the books, games, puzzles and cards!!! We lived in this community for many years and loved the safe, carefree ways of beach living. In the summers my kids would look forward to their seasonal friends coming back each year, excited to crab, play and create new adventures. I am happy to offer my labor of love to you in hopes you get to experience what I have found so special. When not booked we will definitely be squeezing in some family time! Looking forward to meeting you in the near future!

Why they chose this property

LOCATION.... steps to the beach, great community and centrally located on the Connecticut shoreline for an easy commute to many popular destinations. Train station 5 minutes away.
ATMOSPHERE...The comforts of a year round home with that simple cottage charm.

What makes this property unique

Gorgeous Waterview when turning onto Fox St. (Lane as per street sign), Location to beach, quiet dead end road with no traffic driving by unless it is someone visiting you. Quaint Coastal New England atmosphere. Comfortable front and back porches. Large back yard for the kids, outdoor games, picnics or relaxing under the shade of a beautiful tree on the Hammock. Outdoor shower (a necessity at the beach)! Daisy and her ice cream truck visiting most nights in the summer (not just for the young). Many attactions close by for those who are adventurous. Centrally located in Connecticut. Great area for walking.

Languages:

English

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