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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 5900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Old Lyme, CT
  • Place, Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Florence Griswold Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Old Lyme

This vacation home is located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Rocky Neck State Park and within a 10-minute drive of Old Lyme Historical Society. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Rocky Neck State Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • The Book Barn - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Rocky Neck State Beach - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Florence Griswold Museum - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 12 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coffee’s Country Market & Catering - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lyme Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪James Farmacy Organic Cafe and Juice Bar - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway!

Come visit beautiful, family-friendly Hawks Nest Beach, where you will find a fresh & clean, charming Beach Bungalow that is sure to please! Located on the most popular dead-end street at the beach with a partial ocean view, our 1940s bungalow-style cottage is full of Hawks Nest Beach history and has been transformed into a beachy oasis. The location cannot be beat, as you are close to tennis courts, ice cream, the candy store, crabbing on the jetty, and more...the beach is within walking distance. The Beach Bungalow is only a hop, skip, and a jump away from the famous Old Lyme Carousel and ice cream shop, not to mention close to Mystic, Foxwoods & Mohegan Casinos.

Please note before you book that you must bring your own linens, towels, pillows, and toiletries. Most of the Beach properties at Hawks Nest do not provide these. This allows us to keep our prices very reasonable, so close to the ocean.

Step into a bright, open, and airy space! There is a dining table that sits 6 comfortably. The kitchen area offers everything you will need for dining and cooking while staying with us and comes complete with a coffee maker and microwave. The Beach Bungalow offers everything you will need for dining and cooking while staying with us!

Our home will comfortably sleep 4-5 guests, offering 3 bedrooms. Two of the vaulted ceiling bedrooms each have a queen-size bed, and the third bedroom has child-size twin bunk beds. Bedrooms are decorated with beautiful, vintage-inspired coastal furnishings that will provide a very restful stay. The cottage has 1 full bathroom with a full-size tub and an outdoor shower.

Last but certainly not least, chill out on our screened-in front porch with comfortable seating, dining area, evening string lights, partial ocean views, and cool breezes. When you come in from the sun & sand, rinse off in our hot/cold outdoor shower! There is parking available for 2 vehicles and Wi-Fi.

At the end of your stay, we have a small tidy-up checklist, but after checkout, we have a cleaning service come in to clean. Sorry, but we do not allow smoking of any kind in our home or on the premises. Please note that we do have motion-detected security cameras on the property. One on the front porch that observes the front entrance, one in the parking area, and one at the back entrance.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Must be approved ahead of time

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Old Lyme, close to Rocky Neck State Park, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, and McCook Point Beach. Old Lyme Historical Society is also within a driving distance of 4.5 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway!?

As of Sep 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway! on Sep 29, 2026 start from $272, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway!?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway!?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each house, and some feature beach view.

Are there hot tubs at Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway!?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway!?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London), which is 19.1 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field), which is located 23.1 mi away (92-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway!?

Yes, every house at Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway! comes with a balcony and some offer beach views.

Insta-worthy Couples Retreat: Perfect for romantic getaway! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful little beach cottage that was just what the doctor ordered. A great place to unwind and take in the sea air.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host was excellent. The cottage was cozy and so close to the beach. The walk to the beach was a little more than expected, as I assumed it was right across the street, but other than that, we had wonderful weather, and was able to bring my dog, so what could be better?
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage. Nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

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

Cozy Cottage

Great stay, charming cottage, hope to return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, good communication with host, great location and friendly neighborhood. Comfortable cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the quintessential New England beach stay. My family and I had the best time at the beach and enjoyed every adorable detail of this cottage! Very neat, cozy, easy to book, safe community.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leila N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had an ideal stay at Kristine's beachside cottage. Highlights include a short walk to the beach, a well stocked kitchen, easy and efficient temperature controls and my kids especially loved the bunk beds! It was perfectly cozy and comfy for a family of four. We stayed here in April, but I can only imagine how lovely the screened in porch and back deck would feel during warmer months. 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

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

Amazing beachy getaway

We stayed for the weekend to attend a wedding nearby and it was the perfect little cottage for a beach getaway! The place was very clean and so beautifully decorated, and the location can't be beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Great getaway!

Beautiful location! Perfect for a little girls’ getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Calabrese Family C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay and perfect location for our off season weekend exploring Mystic aquarium and Essex steam trains. Hosts were very easy to reach and helpful. Across from beach, but you can’t actually access until you get to public beach .5 miles away, which was fine but unexpected. Also a couple amenities weren’t perfect, but totally would not affect my decision to rent here again. Very clean and updated! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach house is absolutely perfect! So adorable and clean! It was right across from the beach with a quaint back yard and partial ocean views from the front. The rooms were so cute and the beds were very comfortable. The kids loved the bunk beds. This home was very reasonably priced and managed very well by Kristine. Kristine is very hospitable, very sweet and also responds quickly. Fantastic experience. We will definitely come back again. If you are looking for a beach house, stop looking and book this one!! Thank you Kristine for sharing your adorable beach home with us!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brianna W.

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

Cute cottage across from beach

Adorable, beds were super comfortable, very well stocked kitchen and bathrooms, the backyard was so nice for the kids and the porch swinging chairs were so relaxing, the screened in porch was perfect for the cooler nights. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Old lyme beach stay

House was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The backyard is a quiet, private space to enjoy meals. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy A.

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

Pleasant get-away

Cute little cottage, quiet community. Loved hearing the waves. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Best of both

A partial ocean view from the front porch, and private partial wooded feel in the back. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the ”old fashioned” cottage feel… small and cozy but felt roomy! The knotty pine was charming! Reminded me of cottages from the past!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arline C.

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

Relaxing getaway

The home is beautifully decorated. It was very relaxing and comfortable. Kristine has left games to play, for two persons or a family. The games are inside and out, for the sunny days and the rainy days. A book listing things to do, places to eat. Accommodations are great.Very enjoyable time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Adorable Cottage!

We stayed at this adorable beach cottage for four nights and enjoyed day trips to the Mystic Seaport Museum and the Mystic Aquarium. Kristine has an excellent eye for design and decor. It’s decorated beautifully and it’s very functional for a family of four. Nice neighbors and lovely neighborhood to walk around too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Family Beach Trip

Cute and clean getaway right next to the beach. Some town with arcade, carousel, restaurants and ice cream. Short drive into town for other amenities and attractions. My kids loved the bunk beds and closet proximity to the beach. Very cozy and accommodating for all of our family's needs. It was like a little home away from home. We will definitely be back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Patrick and Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice, but….

Cute home….however I would not have rented it had I known I had to bring my own sheets and towels. Not something I want to do when staying in a home for one night on my way to Maine. You should put that out there for people to see before selecting this home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vikki H.

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

A small slice of heaven!

What an adorable rental! Amazing views of the ocean, sunrise and sunsets. We arrived on a Friday night in November and found the house zero difficulties. The neighborhood is quiet and welcoming and the cottage is well equipped and beautifully decorated! Very warm and cozy even after the sun went down. Bedrooms and beds are comfortable and the back deck/yard was a nice surprise. Front porch is perfect for reading and watching the sunsets. We would rent here again in a heartbeat!!! Only reason I didn’t give 5 stars all around was that some items mentioned in the listing weren’t there (toaster) and the vacuum was a bit full. I like to leave a house clean, especially with dogs as part of our party.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trent T.

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

Adorable Cottage

This house is perfectly adorable! Its coastal decor makes you instantly happy when you walk in. We only stayed one night since we were just in town to visit our Coast Guard Academy Cadet, but wished we could stay longer. We said we’d be back next fall! Our only complaints were that we could not get the gas fireplace started or the TV in the family room to work. More importantly, though, the bed and mattress in the back bedroom were very uncomfortable. The bed was very squeaky and the mattress was shot and needs to be replaced. The soft topper is not correcting the problem. The bed would be an easy fix to make the cottage truly delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen E.

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

Perfect spot!

We loved our stay! This cottage/bungalow is super clean, super cute and in a great location. We felt right at home! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madi B.

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

Family

Great cottage, great neighborhood, great ocean views and great nearby restaurants!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Very nice stay

This beach house is very close to the ocean, so close you can hear the waves. The house was clean and had a very beach feel to it. Wish we had more time to stay. Would defiantly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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