Make your way to this picturesque home in North Branford featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and beautiful surrounding gardens. Nestled in a secluded and serene setting, this vacation rental boasts a fully equipped kitchen and a living room with antique wood beams. The home also has a lovely reading loft for rainy days and a private hot tub outside for relaxing evenings. Centrally located near New Haven, Branford, Guilford, and beaches, this home is an ideal escape for guests looking to unwind! 3,300 Sq Ft | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | ~4 Miles to Beaches on Long Island Sound Just down the road from Bill Miller’s Castle and only 12 miles from New Haven, this gorgeous rural home is an excellent home base for families, parents, and prospective Yale students to spend a fun-filled weekend away! Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Loft: Sleeper Sofa | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: 2 Air Mattresses OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck w/ hot tub, balcony, wood-burning fire pit, gas grill, beach towels INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs w/ cable, PlayStation, ping pong/pool table, fireplaces, wood-burning stove, books, WFH office, ceiling fans, walk-in closets, rustic decor KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, microwave, toaster, blender, Keurig coffee maker, dishwasher, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, spices, breakfast bar (2 stools) GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, keyless entry, central heating, window a/c units, crib, iron/board, cleaning essentials FAQ: Step-free entry, 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms on first floor, 4WD recommended in winter, 2 Ring doorbell cameras (exterior, facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip), internal spiral staircase PARKING: On-site (6 vehicles), additional street parking available, RV parking available Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. THE GREAT OUTDOORS: North Farms Park (2.2 miles), Saltonstall Mountain Preserve (4.1 miles), Stony Creek Beach (4.3 miles), Bittner Park (6.0 miles), Jacobs Beach (6.1 miles), Lake Saltonstall Recreation Area (6.6 miles), Timberlands (7.4 miles), Lake Quonnipaug Beach (7.5 miles), Mattabesett Trail at Bluff Head (8.7 miles), East Haven Town Beach (10.6 miles), Hammonasset Beach (12.8 miles) AREA HIGHLIGHTS: Bill Miller's Castle (0.5 miles), The Woodwinds (2.1 miles), Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery (3.7 miles), Stony Creek Museum (4.0 miles), Thimble Islands Ferry Service (4.5 miles) NEW HAVEN: Connecticut Children's Museum (11.5 miles), Yale University (11.9 miles), Yale University Art Gallery (11.9 miles), Peabody Museum of Natural History (12.1 miles), New Haven Museum (12.1 miles), New Haven Green (12.3 miles) AIRPORTS: Tweed New Haven Airport (9.3 miles), Bradley International Airport (52.1 miles)