Wake up to birdsong in our 3 bedroom cottage located in the picturesque Mulberry Point area of Guilford. It's just a two-minute walk to the shoreline and one of the town's three public beaches. Our raised deck overlooks a salt marsh teeming with osprey, cardinals, blue jays, hawks, red-tailed hawks, chipmunks, and bunnies; and offers a fall/winter view of the Long Island Sound. A quiet, woodsy trail alongside the house leads to the Tuttle's Point, Mulberry Point, and Indian Cove areas. Walk or drive to Chaffinch Island Park, Guilford's hidden gem, to lounge on the water or bbq. Nearby, is the trailhead to Westwoods, which offers 39 miles of hiking trails. It's a short drive to Branford to catch the ferry to the Thimble Islands, the StonyCreek Brewery, galleries and food, and minutes from downtown Madison, I-95, Hammonasset Beach, Chatfield Hollow State Park/lake, and many hiking trails.

The house has newly-finished oak floors throughout and sleeps five in three bedrooms; one full/queen with half-bath; one queen; and the third with a single bed; all have large closets, and fresh linens and towels. Both bathrooms were recently renovated; full bath has a shower and tub. Our sun-filled living room has a rose granite wood-burning fireplace with an Eames lounge chair for fireside viewing. Fast 5G WiFi supports Netflix and Amazon streaming, plus Xfinity cable package with all broadcast and many cable stations. For music, there's a stereo and an Amazon Echo. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you'll need, including coffee, tea, spices, and cooking utensils, etc. *We don't currently have a dishwasher; if you require one, this house is not for you!* The laundry is also located on the main floor. Downstairs is a 700 sq. foot walkout lightly-furnished basement with 43" Smart TV; bar and outdoor patio. Grill outside on the Bluestone patio. Our location is key; it's a mile from the Guilford Green and another minute's drive to the Shoreline East train station, which travels from New Haven to New London, offering easy access to & from New Haven (16 miles), NYC (2 hrs) & Boston (2 hrs).

Utilities are not included in academic or linger term rentals

We love animals and welcome one well-behaved dog.