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One full bedroom w two full sleeper sofas to accommodate 4 guests comfortably.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 452.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Haddam, CT
  • Goodspeed Opera House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Major General Joseph Spencer Memorial
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Gillette Castle State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hartford, CT (HFD-Hartford - Brainard)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

main bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Summer at the Haddam House

You cannot miss this beautifully renovated waterfront cottage in Haddam with stunning views of the East Haddam Swing Bridge, Goodspeed Opera House and The Gelston House. Watch float planes come in and out from the certified landing strip on the CT RIver. There is a deep water dock for larger boats and a "No Wake" zone to further enhance the peace and tranquility of your private spot. Enjoy your own private beach, patio with firepit and step down dock for provided kayak and your own jetskis. If you would like to bring your boat and or jetskis and use the deep water dock please inquire to the availability of doing so.

The cottage comes equipped with central air, Kureg brewing station and wifi to help with modern day essentials. Bordering Eagle Landing State Park, this is a nature lover's dream. Enjoy a cup of coffee on your own private dock while the fish jump and the Eagles soar. Step back in time at the Goodspeed Station, browse their many items and take a ride on The Essex Steam Train. If the water suits your fancy, hop on one of the many river cruise offerings all with in a short walk from you home away from home. We welcome you to our "Haddam House" where there is so much to see and do!

Property manager

John Ruzsbatzky and Betsey Havican
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours between 10:30pm and 7:00am.
No guests besides the ones renting the property. No firewood is provided but can be purchased locally.
Parking for 2 cars in front of house.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Haddam

Located in Haddam, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Goodspeed Opera House and East Haddam Historical Society and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Machimoodus State Park and Chester Creek Marina. Sundial Herb Garden and Essex Steam Train are also worth visiting.
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Haddam, CT

What's nearby

  • Goodspeed Opera House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Major General Joseph Spencer Memorial - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Machimoodus State Park - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Gillette Castle State Park - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Essex Steam Train - 13 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 19 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marker 37 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪High Nine Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brush Mill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Wrasslin' Cats Coffee House & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little House Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer at the Haddam House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer at the Haddam House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer at the Haddam House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer at the Haddam House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Eagle Landing State Park and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail. Connecticut River and Scherer Library of Musical Theatre are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hands down , Very nice property , highly recommend staying at this location . You won’t be let down .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lola L.

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

Wonderful stay at the Haddam House

This is a lovely cottage on the river. Cannot wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherryl K.

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

Gorgeous stay

I stayed with my husband for a birthday/anniversary weekend. We had beautiful weather and were able to fully enjoy the outdoor space. It was gorgeous and we enjoyed exploring the local shops and restaurants. The cottage has everything you could need for a relaxing wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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

A little piece of heaven

Third time I have stayed here. Love the location and the cottage is well cared for. Had my family over for a picnic and I dont think they wanted to leave. Perfect spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

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

Peaceful getaway

This property exceeded expectations. The house is beautiful, quiet, fully stocked with everything you could need. The outdoor area is gorgeous and private with amazing views of the river. We cannot wait to visit again. John and betsey are wonderful hosts, we cant thank them enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

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

Cute cottage on the river

We enjoyed our stay! Lovely river front to chill, read and watch the boats go by!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

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

Amazing place ❤️

Great little, place with awesome views! Owners are great as well. 5 stars! ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S., South Windsor, CT

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

Great Hidden Gem!

I stayed here with my 2 sons, it was very cute, comfortable, well appointed, and had a wonderful little beach that the children loved playing on. We had a wonderful stay and the views on the river were amazing! Absolutely worth another visit. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph S.

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

Great Place

We loved the cottage and outdoor area right on the river! Couldn't have been better! Ralph & Cindy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Great River House

Great place to relax, small and perfect. Loved the bald eagles, airport with small planes coming and going across the river, even saw the bridge open bridge close. Absolutely great waterfront
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Perfect Getaway!

This property was awesome. Very cozy little house. Exceptionally clean and just enough for two people. The property is spotless and well kept. You could just feel the hospitality within the home. Our host John communicated very well. There is everything you need. The views of the CT River are beautiful. We had dinner at the Gelston House and saw a show at the Goodspeed which are just a 2 minute ride or 10 minute walk across the bridge. Great home for sure. Definitely five out of stars and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

A cozy cabin.

A cozy cabin and a wonderful table to work from while enjoying the beautiful view. I hope to visit when the weather is warmer to make use of the outside area by the river. Great hosts and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

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

Excellent location

What a beautiful little house. Comfortable and well stocked. I recommend this to any traveler. Thank you for a great memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., Franklin, MA

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

Wonderful stay on Connecticut river

Completely remodeled 1 bedroom home with a pull out sofa. Perfect for 4 people. Beautiful front yard on the river with a firepit and an outside bar made out of a boat! If you are headed to this area and need a place to stay, this place is for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent. Incredible attention to decoration details. Very well supplied. A real gem! Thank you to the most kind and accommodating Hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A., Plainville, CT USA

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

Great Weekend Stay

We stayed for Friday and Saturday taking time to explore the area; Mystic, Chester and Old Saybrook to name a few. Great area restaurants, take in a show at the Goodspeed or just sit by the water and relax. Unfortunately our weather did not cooperate, but the dock/bar/fire pit area are beautiful for a relaxing day by the water. Thank you for sharing your cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Great River Get Away

Exceptional Property !! Direct river access, great view, deep water boat dock, beach and steps to the water, 10 miles from the ocean, watch boats go by and small airplanes land across the river. We saw bald eagles daily ! Great clean property ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mike B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin on the river-great location

We enjoyed our stay at the Haddam House. The location was perfect as we attended a family wedding at the Gelston House across the bridge. The outdoor area was great and we had fun sipping drinks and spotting seaplanes landing. The location was near to all we needed with a grocery store and restaurants just a short distance away. This made a great base to explore the area and we visited the Old Essex, took a ride on the steam train/river boat, toured Gillette Castle and made a trip to the Lavendar Pond Farm in Killingworth. Thanks to the friendly neighbors that we met on a walk for the recommendations and tanks to host John for the good communication and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian Q.

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

Half Way Point

Haddam was the half-way point for my daughter who lives in Maine and we're from PA. The Haddam house was a perfect home away from home experience we needed to spend time together as a family. The bridge is under construction but other then that it was a great place and great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Planes, Trains, and more!

We love watching the planes take off and land at the Goodspeed airfield across the river from the cottage. This year we saw two helicopters and a sea plane in action too. On occasion the Essex Steamtrain can be heard in the distance. Plenty of boats and jet skis motor through the No Wake Zone. If you’re lucky you’ll see the swing bridge open to allow a sailboat to pass by the Opera House. Little Meadow Road offers a front row seat for constant entertainment!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blaine A.

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

Great little place on the water!

Loved this little house! Very cozy, in a fun spot right on the water. Small airfield across the river so you can sometimes catch some very small recreational aircraft taking off across the river which is really cool to watch. We went to hang out and cook -- and the kitchen is really lovely for how small the place is. If you want to do some intense cooking (we were here during the pandemic so eating out wasn't an option) you may want to bring some cooking utensils and baking sheets. Tons of pots and pans there however! The most fantastic part was I got home and realized we had left something with huge sentimental value at the location. The owners packed it up and shipped it quickly and turned down our offer to pay for shipping. Couldn't ask for better service!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Reid K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George D.

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

Wonderful Fall Retreat

Had a lovely time! House was clean, had all the amenities we needed. Loved the waterfront area across the street
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Eliana B.

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

Convenient location for event at Riverhouse

This property was very convenient for staying within walking distance to the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station. The cottage was cozy and had all the amenities we needed for a short stay. It also had a nice outdoor area where we could sit and eat dinner by the river. The hosts were very easy to communicate with leading up to the visit and throughout our stay. The bedroom and space was a little small for a baby (in addition to two adults), but we were able to rent a travel crib from nearby and could fit in the hallway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Very cozy

It was very clean and cozy everything was well kept love the landscape set up looking over the river, We will definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Ruzsbatzky and Betsey Havican

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Betsey and I would like you all to know we only rent this property through the Vrbo site and the Airbnb site. No other websites will legitimately be renting this property. Certainly no Craigslist listing of this property!

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