The cottage was just lovely and very comfortable. It was only about a ten minute walk to the beach and the private beach was very nice. The front porch was one of our favorite parts of the stay. We had everything we needed to make meals with a large kitchen. We felt right at home.
The cottage was beautiful and immaculately clean. It was comfortable and had unexpected features, such as an outdoor shower with hot water for folks returning from the beach. Chalker Beach is a short walk away, where the sand is groomed regularly. The cottage also featured a screened gazebo and grill for outdoor dining. Our hosts gave us a warm welcome! We can't say enough how much we loved our stay.
The cottage was adorable and a great size for our family (mom, dad, two children). It was very clean and a short walk to the beach. The size of the beach and the tranquil water were ideal for our kidsâ ages (5 and 8). The people in the neighborhood and on the beach itself were very friendly! Old Saybrook is a super cute town with a lot of family friendly restaurants, which is always a plus. Communication with our host was easy and pleasant. We had a lovely week!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
I enjoyed my stay very much. Everything was great. No complaints. My only objection was the large amount of commercial traffic going by, mainly due I believe, to the construction of two houses down the street.
The accommodations were excellent. A clean and unique property close to Chalker beach. The owners couldnât be more attentive to the every need of the renter. A welcome basket and golf cart shuttle ride of the area made it even more special. Thank you AnneMarie and Wayne! Hopefully we can return next year.
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.