Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space | Cottage in Branford
3 Bedroom Cottage in Branford
Escape to this adorable 3-bedroom solar cottage on Pot Island in the Thimble Islands. With 3 queen beds and 2 twin beds, this cozy retreat is perfect for families or friends looking for an private getaway. The bathroom is well-equipped for your needs. A phenomenal place to call homebase while you're away, we hope you enjoy your stay.
This single family home sits on 1 acer of land on a private island with use of two docks. The kitchen was renovated in 2024 and there is a large gas grill for use. The house has a two large decks, perfect for gathering at meal times. The front deck is covered and the back deck is uncovered. There is also a small back deck off the primary bedroom with an outdoor shower with amazingly strong water pressure.
The home is solar and propane powered. The solar system supports the house, including lights, ceiling fan, phone/computer chargers, and the refrigerator. There are limitations with a solar home including absolutely no use of a hair dryer. The propane runs the stove and instant hot water heater.
The island is shared with two other homes, out of sight from this dwelling, each on their acer of land. There is a passenger ferry that runs every hour on the hour to get to and from the private location.
You can learn more about The Thimble Islands via these links:
https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/travel/24explorer.html
https://connecticuthistory.org/the-thimble-islands-little-islands-with-a-big-history/
https://www.thimbleislands.com/
https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticutmagazine/explore/article/explore-thimble-islands-and-stony-creek-18206599.php
This place is the perfect location to sit back, relax, swim, take a sail, watch the sun set with a glass of wine, go for a paddle board ride and/or read a book.
If you are looking for a longer or shorter stay, please reach out, we are open to a discussion. Thank you!
Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space is located in Branford. Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Security/Safety, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Private Cottage on Thimble Islands: 3-bedrooms & tons of private outdoor space has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Branford has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Branford, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
Amenities
Facility Overview
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1 bathroom
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Toilet paper
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Soap
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Bathtub or shower
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3 bedrooms
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Electric kettle
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Ice maker
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Lobster/crab pot
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Stovetop
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Children's dinnerware
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Barbecue grill
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No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
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No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation