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 Guests will have access to the entire property via keyless entry 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) - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $150 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: While the home does feature step-free entry and does have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor, the property requires stairs to access some of the bedrooms and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: 4WD is recommended in the winter months to access the property - NOTE: Due to the spiral staircase, this home may not be suitable for young children; adult supervision is recommended - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 Ring doorbell devices with exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located by the front door, facing out, and 1 camera is located by the back door, facing out. The cameras do not look into interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound when activated by motion