Imagine waking up at a serene waterfront cottage overlooking the Branford River, Branford Marina, Branford Point, and a bay that opens up to Long Island Sound. Imagine breakfast or just sipping your coffee on an open deck at water’s edge. Imagine a day at the beach, two supplied kayaks, and beautiful sunsets to complete the day. And all this set in the picturesque neighborhood of Pawson Park. Exclusively offered for the first time for summer 2023, this family retreat is now offered as a professionally managed Airbnb. The cozy 2 BR 1 BA cottage is the best of its kind in Branford, and also its best-kept secret! It has a full kitchen, gas range and cooktop, central A/C, hardwood floors and heritage trim throughout, giving it a rustic feeling. The bedrooms (one double, and two twin beds) both flank the updated bathroom. The home opens up into a quaint living room and dining area, with a new queen sleeper sofa looking out to a sunny deck, private beach and the Branford River. Adjoining the deck is a screened in porch with many paneled windows ideal for playing cards, playing games, or just enjoying a quiet evening by the river. This the place to launch your vacation, providing a number of options to suit your tastes. Want a place with water activities? - Swim from front yard beach - Fish from local docks or kayaks - Explore area on two provided kayaks - Local-Branford Marina - Local-beautiful Branford shoreline - Local-explore marshlands - Local-20 minutes from Long Island Sound - Local-30 minutes from Stony Creek Brewery and Nellie Green’s (upstream via the Branford River) Want a place to enjoy the beauty of the waterfront? - Waterfront deck with table & chairs for morning coffee or evening cocktails - Boats passing a mere 250 feet from deck or screened in porch with a nighttime spectacle of running lights - Continuously changing tides - Breathtaking sunsets almost daily - Walk the scenic Pawson Park area - Or just sit on the dock of the bay and waste time Want to take in Southern Connecticut attractions and local eateries? - Lenny’s and other assorted restaurants within two miles - Branford Green with shops and restaurants - Stony Creek and its Thimble Island Cruise - New Haven, Yale University, and Peabody Museum within 30-minute drive - Daytime trips to Mohegan Sun Casino, the unique Gillette Castle, and Mystic Seaport and Aquarium - Steam Train and Riverboat tours in Essex on the Connecticut River All the basics are provided to get you going. Paper products, kitchen and serve ware, toaster and toaster oven and coffee provided. We try to think of everything to make it your home away from home. Guest-specific access is automated with a temporary smart lock code provided prior to check-in and expires after departure for your safety and peace of mind. Expect the hosts to check in periodically but othewise give you the space to enjoy the property. The home is located on Pawson Point in Branford CT, close to Yale University (New Haven) Art Gallery, Milford, Stony Creek, Orchards, Thimble Islands, Mohegan Sun Casino, Mystic Seaport Museum, Hartford, Mark Twain's House and Museum, Wadsworth Museum (Hartford). Great local flavor found nearby in Indian Neck at Lennys (great for lobster, and the ice cream stand), the Stand BBQ (and live music on weekends), Stony Creek brewery (within paddle distance upriver), The Place (outdoor/seafood) Closest Airports are Providence RI and Hartford CT about an hour or 90 min from each All Guests are required to hold a security deposit and sign Rental Agreement and Kayak Wavier and Release prior to check in in order to use The property is located directly on the water. Adult supervision is required