Welcome touches were much appreciated. Ann Marie was a delightful hostess and so helpful answering our questions. We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to go to Old Saybrook, CT.
The cottage itself was charming, peaceful, and nicely maintained â a lovely spot once settled in. However, there were several inconveniences that impacted our overall experience.We were disappointed to find out we needed to bring our own sheets, towels, and toiletries â something thatâs not easy when flying across the country from Arizona to Connecticut. After a long travel day and arriving late in the evening, the last thing we wanted to do was make beds before we could rest.Additionally, the lockbox for the key was difficult to open, which made arrival even more frustrating. Communication with the owner was slow,which didnât help with coordinating details.In short, while the cottage itself was pleasant, the lack of basic essentials, late-night arrival hassles, and logistical snags made the experience more stressful than it should have been. With a few thoughtful improvements, this rental could be more guest - friendly.
Chalker Beach is a wonderful place. Close to the beach beautiful inside very clean parking pass for the beach. AnnMarie and Wayne are great host. Very responsive to any request. Hope to go back next year.
This cottage worked perfectly for our visit to Old Saybrook. Loved the front porch and the back screened in area. The one AC unit upstairs was the only inconvenience but we did make it work by leaving bedroom doors open. Otherwise, everything was perfect.
What a lovely home! This cottage will definitely make you feel at home with all the amentities you will need! We had a wonderful stay during a hot July week ... beach just a nice walk ... hope we can make it back to this gem!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Old Saybrook. The cottage was perfect for us, the private beach was cozy, and when we wanted big waves, we took a road trip to RI. We also visited Mystic for a fun day. Ann Marie was easily accessible and the welcome basket was devoured by day 2.
We had a fantastic stay. Weâve been coming to Chalker for many years but this is the first time we rented. Couldnât ask for anything else. We were very comfortable all week. The special touches were greatly appreciated.
After the recent passing of my husband our family was looking for a getaway to all be together. This cottage was by far the best one I have ever rented. We enjoyed our stay very much and didn"t want our week to end. Hopefully, if Ann Marie will have us, we will be back next year!
Our recent stay at the cottage was absolutely wonderful! The cottage is located walking distance from the beach where we spent most of our days. The cottage itself is clean, nicely decorated and had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. We especially liked the personal touches, the welcome basket and fresh flowers. The owners were most helpful and great to work with. Looking forward to coming back next year!
This is my second time renting this home. The house is very clean and has everything you need to enjoy your stay. Ann Marie is available if necessary and is a delight. Once you arrive it feels like home away from home. Love it.
This house worked great for our family and had everything we needed. It was very clean which we appreciated. The owners were helpful and responded quickly to any questions we had. We also enjoyed the activities like Bingo organized by the Chalker Beach association. It is about a ten minute walk to the beach but you can park in a lot across from the beach once you get the temporary parking permit which makes it easy to bring your stuff there.
Amazing week in Old Saybrook!! The home was adorable. So many nice touches such as a welcome basket and flowers. Both owners were more than gracious and answered every question. They went beyond kindness when they shared their backyard kayak launch.
Thanks Wayne and Ann. We will be back.
Although we could've gone anywhere for a vacation, this little wonder of a cottage, caught my eye. From the moment we walked in, we felt at home. The cottage may appear small from the outside but it's more than spacious inside. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone. To top things off, we had many rainy days here and the owner allowed us to extend our time, by a few days; at NO charge, since the weekend we were due to leave, was filled with sunshine! Who does that? We're definitely coming back!
Felt right at home. Very comfortable. Enjoyable week!
Vrbo failed to confirm my reservation with the owner. I had difficulty gaining access upon check-in. The gracious owner resolved the issue quickly.
This cottage was a very quaint cottage. Very well maintained and clean. Had all the amenities that you would need on vacation. Our family enjoyed our time there very much. The beach was fantastic.
Not to crowded during the week. A little busy on the weekend but that was to be expected. 7/30/22 - 8/6/22
This is our second summer spending a week in this beautiful cottage while visiting family in Old Saybrook. The cottage is clean and well-stocked, with plenty of room for us and our 2 teenage boys. They liked walking to the beach and Chalker Beach store. We enjoyed a Fatherâs Day cookout with the grill and lovely screened-in outdoor dining area.
This cottage is part of the private Chalker Beach Association. This means that while you rent, you will have access to a private association beach, parking lot and right of way. In addition there are two clubhouses, a basketball court, a baseball diamond, a playscape and a variety of weekly family friendly activities including arts and crafts for kids, BINGO and movies on the beach.
This cottage is pristine and is in a central, yet peaceful location. You are a short 8 minute walk or 3 minute bike ride to the beach, yet have a wonderful backyard and patio space for summertime activities, like grilling. The cottage is less than a minute from Route 1, which will take you into historic downtown Old Saybrook in under 5 minutes. A Big Y grocery store is conveniently located less than a mile away along with numerous restaurants and shops including a YMCA. The cottage is located just a mile from I-95 and 10 minutes from a movie theater and shopping outlets in Westbrook and Clinton.