Welcome home! This is quintessential waterfront living in Connecticut! Live like Katharine Hepburn & Paul Newman enjoying your own PRIVATE HOME on a PRIVATE BEACH! Sunsets, Sunrises, unobstructed views, no crowds, private parking, fully gated and fenced property to enjoy all for YOU ... then at the end of long day of leisure, sink into insanely comfortable beds and wake up to Italian coffee to do it all again the next day! The space Set 14 feet above sea level on a private beach this 1907 cottage that sleeps 8 is a picture perfect oasis for down time, sun & fun! NOTE: June through August this house rents Saturday to Saturday only, no exceptions you MUST book for 7 nights or you will be cancelled. **Sept to May this home is an academic rental and not on AirBNB. PARKING: Park in one of 4 off the street driveway spots and access this gated property from the right hand side, then walk up to the kitchen door where you'll use the access code provided in our digital pdf house book. The property is fully fenced. OPEN MAIN FLOOR: The main level boasts an open floor plan with a game wall featuring 10 games, a gas fireplace and 55 inch smart TV that you can use to access your favorite shows, bring your log ons with you! There is deep cushion seating on 2 couches, a new kitchen with all stainless steel appliances (gas range, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, washer & dryer), a dining table and a powder room. The kitchen has pots, pans, cutlery, dish ware and glasses plus a kettle & standard drip coffee machine! THE BEDROOMS: Upstairs there is a full bathroom with linens Bedroom #1 Queen sized bed, dresser, overlooks water Bedroom #2 Twin bed, dresser, library Bedroom #3 Twin bed, dresser, partial water view Bedroom #4 Bunk room 4 twin beds overlooks water EXTERIOR: Outdoors we have a picnic table and table cloths, a covered water facing patio with string lights and all weather wicker/sunbrella fabric furniture and an entire private beach and bay at your finger tips! There is an outdoor shower and changing room. Kayaks & outdoor toys like boogie boards are available seasonally. The house has exterior lighting that operates from dusk until dawn, it is a smart home and has business speed wifi. WHAT TO DO: SUNNY DAYS: Swim, boogie board, float, kayak, lounge on the sand, sun tan, read on the beach, collect shells and sea glass, people watch! RAINY DAYS: Enjoy the retro games above the couch, pick a book from our library (books for kids-adults), log in to your favorite channel and watch a flick, nap in one of 7 comfy beds or enjoy a cocktail on the covered patio while storm watching! FOR THE LITTLES: Walk 5 minutes to the playground to get the wiggles out! We keep crayons and coloring paper plus dupo blocks and sand toys for our smaller guests :-) HOUSE BOOK, WHERE TO DINE, WHERE TO SHOP & MORE: Where is the best lobster rolls? Where can I grab a great glass of rose? Where can I shop? What is the wifi name & password? All of this and more is answered in the thoughtfully curated guest/house book. The book is provided in PDF format approx 1 week prior to arrival. ABOUT YOUR HOSTESS: A 5 star experience is what you deserve and what you will get! The house is pristine and cleaned to COVID standards, inventoried and video taped prior to your arrival. Enjoy this slice of paradise contactless however I am available by text or phone. ITEMS TO NOTE: The outdoor shower/changing room is open May 1st through October 31st. Kayaks are stored in the garage and can be used from May 1st to October 31st with release/waiver signed. The fireplace is available from Sept 1 to March 31. AC available July & August only. The AC & fireplace has a usage fee attached, inquire for specifics prior to your booking. HOUSE TRUTHS: Interior doors from 1907 with gorgeous crystals handles don't always close perfectly and do not lock. Major storms are rare but when they occur and power/internet goes down, we don't control how fast those are restored and do not offer refunds for things beyond our control. **All guests must be listed on reservation AND verified before house codes will be released. ** **PETS: They are added to our insurance policy as booked. You will need to provide proof of current vaccines from your vet 2 weeks (14 days) prior to your visit or it will be cancelled without a refund. A $500 fee will be charged for any dog dropping left anywhere on the property without exception. Guest access You'll have the ENTIRE property! Milford was named America's 4th best small city and it won't take you long to learn why! The home is on a bus line however a car is the easiest way to get about. New York city is approx 90 minute by train which is 10 minutes from the home. Uber is a great way to travel at night or if you're out celebrating! Other things to note This is a PRIVATE BEACH and all of our neighbors live there full time, while this is your vacation they still wake for work and school, please be considerate of the noise ordinances. Cameras cover all outdoor areas and doors: kitchen, patio entrance, driveway and common spaces, no indoor cameras exist.