Holiday rentals with a kayak in New Haven

Walnut Beach Escape Fenced Oasis Yard

🌊 Steps from Walnut Beach & Silver Sands State Park, this guest-favorite coastal escape blends beach access, privacy & relaxed luxury. Enjoy a tropical-inspired backyard oasis with a cascading fish pond, multiple lounge areas & a seasonal palm tree—perfect after a day by the shore. Inside, unwind in a beautifully designed home with a gourmet kitchen & modern comforts. Just 90 minutes from NYC & 15 from New Haven, it’s an ideal retreat for beach days, nature lovers & laid-back coastal living.

Beautiful lakefront home, 4bed 2.5ba

Fully renovated, on 80ft of lake front. Perfect for summer water activities, stunning fall foliage and often ice skating in the winter! East-facing with stunning sunrises. Very well equipped kitchen, cosy sitting room with wood-burning stove, dining room for 8, and powder room. Large porch faces the lake, with a sitting area, and dining table for 8. Ground floor king-size master & bathroom, with stunning lake views. Upstairs, 3 queen bedrooms, all with lake views and ample closet space.

3 Bedroom Beach House with Hot Tub!

Enjoy breathtaking sunset views in our spacious beach house while dining or relaxing in the hot tub. Snuggle up in front of the fireplace while watching a movie on the frame TV. Wake up in the master suite to spectacular marsh views while listening to birds from the Audubon Society. Steps to a white sand beach, heated bathroom floors, luxury bathrobes, linens, and organic mattresses. 6-bikes for exploring. A true resort-like experience with a chef's kitchen making a home away from home.

Classic Lakehouse~Fire Pit_Canoes_Kayaks & Sunsets

Private lakefront home on Lake Pocotopaug with a fishing dock, kayaks, fire pit, and spectacular sunset views — perfect for family & friend getaways. Welcome to Lakeside Ferns, where you’ll enjoy direct waterfront access and private dock for swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and boating. Grill dinner, relax in the hammock by the water, and gather around the outdoor fire pit for s’mores under the stars. End each day with breathtaking sunsets over the lake — beautiful in every season.

Cheerful 3 Bedroom Cottage with Fire Place

The first and Third week of August are stiil available! Enjoy the solitude of the beach as the tide ebbs & flows. Reconnect with loved ones in this family-friendly place. Enjoy strolls on the beach located just out the back door or a sunset meal on the back porch. This wonderful cottage offers everything you will need during your stay. Including, comfortable beds, beach strolls and a bright upgraded kitchen with many amenities. The 3 bedrooms will fit up to 8 people comfortably.

Anchors' Away-

Escape to a charming lakefront retreat where peaceful mornings, panoramic water views, are the gift that nature gives you. Nestled along the lake yet conveniently located near major highways, shopping, restaurants and local attractions, (Mohegan Sun Casino) (Foxwoods Casino) are approx. an hour away. - Our cottage offers the best of two worlds-tranquil relaxation and easy access to everything you need. Guests will be given a Hold Harmless Agreement to sign upon reservation acceptance

Steps to Beach • Hot Tub • Game Room • Water Views

Beautiful coastal beach house directly across from a private beach and tennis club with complimentary guest access. Backing up to a serene marsh with stunning views, this home offers a peaceful, upscale setting perfect for families and groups. Relax in the hot tub with outdoor TV, fire pit, and kayaks. Inside features 4 bedrooms, a workspace, and a new game room with a 100” TV, pool table, shuffleboard, and darts. Minutes from Branford’s town center, dining, and waterfront attractions.

Waterfront Joshua Cove Cottage with private beach.

Beautiful architecturally designed 1 Bedroom + loft Cottage on Joshua Cove in Guilford. The sunsets are spectacular from your own private beach. Enjoy Fall Foliage, swimming, fishing, and some of the best Kayaking from this perfect setting. Minutes from the Guilford train station, restaurants, shopping, and historic town green. The property is just 15 minutes from New Haven, and the Yale campus. The Thimble Island cruise, and the Ct. river steam train/cruise are nearby as well.

Candlewood Lakefront Retreat

This beautiful custom-built lakefront house is located only 90 min from NYC. Surrounded by nature, it is serene and peaceful. This spacious and cozy home has panoramic views from the living room, office, and master. The owners have tastefully updated throughout. If you are looking for a truly unique and peaceful retreat on the lake, come have an al fresco morning coffee, or sunset dinner while sitting outside on the deck gazing at the rippling lake.

The Katalpa House -by the beach

-Our beach is private, key and beach tag provided- (in brown shed) This 1000+ sf home, features a newly renovated kitchen, outdoor shower, and many quirks that come with a 90 year old home. The furnishings are eclectic and vintage. Most of the flooring is also new. The beach and bluffs are only about a 2 minute walk. The 1/4 acre lot is shared with a secondary unit as you can see in the photos which is occupied by my sister.

The Cottage at Indian Cove

A charming original turn of the century cottage that was recently renovated. One main room plus a full bathroom and Ikea kitchen. It includes a back porch that gets a perfect amount of late afternoon sun. The cottage has electric baseboard heat for cool nights. We are located in Indian Cove beach Association with a two block walk to the beach. You are welcome to enjoy our kayaks, bikes to tour the area and a fire pit.

Walk to Breakwater Beach in Heart of Wine Country

Private and peaceful cottage walking distance to Breakwater Beach and Old Mill Inn Restaurant on the water opening Spring 2025. There are two large decks to relax by the firepit and drink your wine from the local wineries. Bikes, kayak, and paddle board are stored in the barn for guests use. Easy access to the marina, fishing, fine dining, vineyards, and farm stands.