Long Island Sound Studio

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Old Lyme, CT

Rocky Neck State Park
‪8 min drive‬
Goose Island
‪12 min drive‬
Harvey's Beach
‪18 min drive‬
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

Garden

About this property

Unplug, disconnect and rewind! Charming studio accommodations - three minute walk to Long Island Sound and the mouth of the Connecticut River. A bird watcher’s paradise with two active osprey nests in view of the cottage with many more among the estuaries. Enjoy the sunset over the Saybrook lighthouses, listen to the ospreys calling, watch the tide rise and fall.

Studio cottage with fully equipped kitchen, full bath with laundry and comfortable living area. Heat or AC keeps you comfortable, but so do the breezes off the water. Sit back and watch the world go by; launch your boat to kayak along the shoreline or canoe the Back, the Black Hall, and Lieutenant Rivers; bicycle along the coastal roads of southern Connecticut. TV and Internet are not currently available; cell phone service allows connections to the outside world if you need to.

Weekly rentals only Memorial Weekend to Labor Day. There is no smoking anywhere on the property.

Property manager

Margaret I Hillhouse

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Septic system so only toilet paper can be flushed

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

Old Lyme

Located in Old Lyme, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Florence Griswold Museum and Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail and General William Hart House. Ocean Beach Park and Saybrook Country Barn are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Old Lyme, CT

What's nearby

Lyme Academy of Fine Arts - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
Rocky Neck State Park - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
Goose Island - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
Essex Steam Train - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
Harvey's Beach - 18 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

Old Saybrook Station - 12 min drive
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
‪James Farmacy Organic Cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪Mystic Market Kitchen and Eatery - ‬11 min drive
‪Cocotte - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Island Sound Studio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Long Island Sound Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Long Island Sound Studio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Long Island Sound Studio located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ferry Landing State Park and Lawrence & Memorial Family Medicine. Florence Griswold Museum and Rocky Neck State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

10 Mar 2025

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

Loved the view and very nice apartment

I enjoyed my stay.. My only complaint was the crickets that could make there way into the apartment.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Quiet place great view nice family. Birds to watch. Great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jovan D.

13 Aug 2024

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

Perfect Hidden Gem

The studio cottage was charming, quiet and a stone’s throw to the calm waters of the Sound showcasing remarkable views, including the Old Saybrook Light and Finwick Light too.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

6 July 2024

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

Quiet Get Away

We enjoyed the quaintness and the peace and quiet. We had everything we needed in this cute place. We mainly just slept at night but we did get out and explore the beachfront and watched the osprey nesting in our view. Perfect spot to escape to.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

13 Aug 2023

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

Magical

The place is absolutely magical, both the surrounding area and the studio itself. Studio was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie L.

21 July 2024

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

Stay at Long Island Sound Studio

The cottage was a gorgeous place to wake up in and to watch the sun set in the evening. It was comfortably furnished and nice and cool, due to the A/C during the heatwave that was happening. We went to the beach at least once a day and had it largely to ourselves. It is relatively easy to walk a kayak to the beach and put in and wonderful to explore the islands that appear at low tide. The abundance of ospreys were fascinating to watch and to listen to in their natural setting. We chose to eat most of our meals at the cottage and went to Big Y a few times which was easy to get to and maybe 10 minutes away. We loved Hallmark ice cream and stopped just about every day. Outside there were Adirondack chairs which were perfect in the morning and we had a grill that was used regularly. Thank you to Margaret for booking info, to Helen for getting us settled, to Matt and to Ken for being ready to help at any time with laundry detergent or an extension cord, as well as local information, and to Jennifer their mother who was welcoming and accommodating. We loved our time at the cottage and hope to return. Two things that would be helpful: another piece of furniture that could be used for storage and a spigot on the cottage so as not to track sand in although having a vacuum available was great. Thank you! Marjorie and Denis

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

25 Sept 2022

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

Birders paradise

If you like birds and the beach. This spot is the best I've ever stayed at . Only 30 yard's from the long island sound

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander A., Granby, USA

10 Sept 2022

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

Amazing spot! Everything as described!

I am CT artist (oil painter) ,member of Lyme Art Association and always looking for a place for inspiration. This place is amazing: very quiet, beautiful vistas and has many wild creatures. Thank you for Hillhouse family. Alexander A.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

21 Aug 2022

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

Great place nice owners

Everything was great 👍

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

7 July 2022

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

Great place nice owners

Just as expected in the pictures. Close to the ocean and private

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Margaret I Hillhouse

This has been in the family for a long time. We have an opportunity to share this stunning place with our guests.

What makes this property unique

The location is stunning - beachfront, bird watching, sunsets.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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