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Waterfront Estate Home - Beach and Shared Pool - East

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Smart TV, books, printers
Exterior
A heated pool
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
9 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20366 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Madison, CT
  • Scranton Memorial Library
    3 min drive
  • RJ Julia Booksellers
    4 min drive
  • Hammonasset Beach State Park
    4 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    25 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Estate Home - Beach and Shared Pool - East

Iconic Middle Beach Road Summer House, with Private Waterfront, low tide beach and shared In ground Swimming Pool! This beautiful cottage sleeps 20 comfortably in 9 bedrooms. Big open living spaces with expansive views from every room. Private Waterfront area has new beach area and private waterfront Pavilion, then steps down to Long Island Sound, with a low tide beach. This lovely cottage is the perfect place for a large family gathering, with a quick walk to Madison Center and Madison Town Green. Located in the middle of Madison’s prime waterfront, with a short walk to both East Wharf Beach and West Wharf Beach.

New for 2023:
In addition to the finishing a new private rear patio adjacent to the pool, we now have three kayaks and a SUP. Plus, we've been able to permit and install a new concrete stairway from the seawall down to the beach. Much easier than navigating the previous dock ladder!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Allis-Bushnell House and Museum. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Allis-Bushnell House and Museum and a few minutes from Deacon John Grave House
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

John Ford

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3941 sq ft (366 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 30

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Madison Estate Waterfront First Time Ever Offered House
Estate Waterfront First Time Ever Offered House
Madison Estate Waterfront First Time Ever Offered
Estate Waterfront First Time Ever Offered
Waterfront Estate Pool Madison
Madison Estate Waterfront - First Time Ever Offered! Madison
Madison Estate Waterfront With Heated Pool
Waterfront Estate Home Beach Heated Pool East
Waterfront Estate Home - Beach and Pool - East Madison
Madison Estate Waterfront ¡La Primera vez que se Ofrece!

Waterfront Estate Home - Beach and Shared Pool - East Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan Carroll C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Madison memories
This property has it all…… and more! I love that we found it above expectations. We never lacked for anything. The ice-maker is a great amenity! Thank you so much for sharing your good fortune with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation
House was great for 17 family members, ages 10-75. House clean and lots of kitchen utensils for a large group. Kids loved pool, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding. Beach is across the street with pavilion and easy access to low-tide beach. We loved Everton out our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House for Large Family/Friends Gathering!
We stayed in this wonderful beach house with six adults and four kids for a week, and it was fantastic! Overall, the house was clean, well maintained, and most importantly, the air conditioning worked well on all three floors! There is plenty of room to spread out in the house, the beach and pool are great, the beach amenities were a hit with the whole family (e.g., kayaks, paddleboard, pavilion, and beach chairs), and the location couldn't be better! We had a couple minor issues during our stay, but the owner was very responsive and quickly resolved them. While it didn't negatively affect our stay, the kitchen and most of the bathrooms are a bit outdated and could use a refresh to put them on par with the rest of this beautiful house. Regardless, we highly recommend this beach house for a large family/friends gathering, and we hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation
Great property with beach and pool access, totally enjoyable.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
This was the perfect accommodation for our extended family to enjoy our annual reunion. During our 2-week stay we had various relatives join us for 1 to 10-night visits. Over the Labor Day weekend we had 16 people from 6 months to 73 (me) years of age. There was plenty of common space and the 9 bedrooms were all clean and comfortable. This is a very big cottage, but the air conditioning was perfect on all 3 floors. The private beach was perfect for swimming to the fixed raft, launching the 5 watercrafts, or just sitting in the shade of the gazebo. A rock island was available for exploration and the protected Tuxis Island was nearby for viewing from the ocean kayaks. Everyone enjoyed the very clean swimming pool. The owner was in the adjacent cottage and briefed us on all the amenities (bikes, water toys, water shoes, etc.). We had one small issue with the washing machine - John showed up within 10 minutes and repaired it himself. Madison is a great location for a relaxing vacation - we've rented several locations, and this was definitely the best.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Charlottesville

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay!
It was a special wedding weekend. This house provided a wonderful space to enjoy family and friends who had traveled long distances to celebrate our son’s wedding festivities in the bride’s hometown. The views of the Sound from the screened in porch and the private beach made it all the more special.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely week in Madison
Perfect home for a big family gathering!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oceanfront Family Getaway
Our family enjoyed time sitting by the ocean, by the pool and walks in the area. John, our property manager, was excellent. Looking forward to returning with our family soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous time
All was great. John and Terry were excellent hosts - very responsive, communicative, friendly. The home was perfect for our family annual gathering, with people from 1 - 80 years old. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie P., Washington, DC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
How very magical and special……
This property was just magical with beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The house is charming, warm and inviting. The owners were prompt and courteous, every question was answered quickly; we wanted for nothing. We would rent again from John. We could not have had a better place for our family to gather and reconnect. The time spent, the house, the view and of course our family time made this time so special. It is a house where memories are made and family are reconnected! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a large family!
We loved the location of the house and the size. It’s three levels, and the rooms are only on the second and third-floor, but it has so many rooms it is perfect for a family reunion. The kitchen is outdated but has the charm of the rest of the home. John was a very very responsive property manager. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it to anyone who is planning a large gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Week
Once again, a gorgeous vacation stay with 9 of my best friends. We swam in the sound, took walks on the beach, wrote, read and laughed. THE BEST house for a large group. Everything was so easy to get to. John is flexible, attentive and always around. You can watch the sunset and the sunrise from this house and take long walks. The gorgeous state park with miles of beach is about a 4 min drive. GREAT kitchen with two ovens. Plenty of everything. We loved it!!! Thank you again John.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Girls Reunion
We meet every year…11 of us. We have been college friends for 52 years. We loved the house. We are already planning for next year. The amount of bedrooms and bathrooms are perfect for a large group. We always have a formal dinner at night and the table was large enough for all of us to be comfortable. The setting across the street is great for relaxing with a glass of wine. It is tough to please eleven 71 year olds.. It was easy at this house…everyone loved it!! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Slice of Paradise
This property was absolutely perfect for our family reunion after a LONG Covid separation. The waterfront location is gorgeous, the house is warm, homey, well-appointed and expansive enough to serve the needs of 20 of us - 15 adults and 5 children. Between the beach and the pool, we were in heaven and there was a nook and cranny for everyone’s pursuits - from a quiet reading to a lush lawn for a game of Corn Hole, from a kayak ride on LI Sound to an hour of children enjoying their coloring books on the front porch overlooking the beach! The Fords were quick to respond to every message and were delightful hosts sharing their amazing property with us! We hope to return! ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul E., Yardley, PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Madison Beach Resort
Beautiful beachfront property with ideal Madison beach location and friendly hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Experience
Property manager answered all questions. Equipment sharing could be more specific.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

norman r., New Hartford CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Can’t say enough. Host is gracious. Well maintained house in the grand tradition. Perfect for family gathering
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan T., Canton, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
A large spacious house that let everyone spread out or get together in groups. Porch is enclosed, so you could be on it any time. The home has everything you could need. The Pavilion on the water was another great place to hang out and watch the birds and clouds. Located in a very walkable area with town beaches to visit nearby. Plus, nearby was Hammonassett to watch sunsets on the beach, Clinton to kayak in marsh waters, as well as a trip to kayak around the Thimble Islands.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Wonderful House in a wonderful location
Overall, we were extremely pleased. There were 12 adult post-retirement brothers and sisters (all 60+ years) and in-laws celebrating a reunion. Eight bedrooms with lots of king size beds was a great attraction. The public rooms were big. The private beach and pavilion a delight!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ty E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply perfect.
Don’t think twice about this property, just rent it. Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely vacation
We had a great time in John Ford's house. We used the shared pool and the beach area every day. The house is roomy and spacious enough for the whole family of 15 people. There is a lot to do in the area, Mystic Aquarium and Seaport and pick your own peaches and blueberries are a few minutes away and bike rides every afternoon. Mr. Ford was very helpful and couldn't have been any nicer. It was a relaxing and very enjoyable vacation. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Large Family Connecticut Beach House
This Gorgeous Spacious Beach House was Perfect for our Family of 15 Beach Week! (Us, our 3 children and their spouses and seven grandchildren.) 1st Time in 6 Years we were All Together because our Daughter from Germany Showed up to Surprise us! The children especially Loved the Pool and cozy large screen TV movie corner! We All Loved the Large enclosed Porch and private areas and outside Grill! Our Private Beach with Pavillion and Dock to swim out to in the Ocean provided even More Fun! We had an Amazing Week of Family Fun! We also drove a short distance to Meig's Point Nature Center and Walked to an Outside Movie on the Beach down the road at the Madison Beach Hotel! Thank-You John! We Loved your Home & Hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Summer Retreat in beautiful Madison
We postponed our vacation last year and John was gracious enough to reschedule a year later. The property did not disappoint. We had 10 adults and 5 children and can’t speak enough about the multiple options and space for everyone. The house was spacious and had wonderful character and had room enough for the 15 of us comfortably. We loved the piano and sunroom to gather altogether, in addition to nooks and crannies, that gave everyone individual space. The pool was heated and was a great size with a convenient patio area large enough for a family clambake. The pavilion and low tide beach was perfect for all ages. There was a sandy area adjacent to the pavilion was perfect for little ones and ladder to low tide beach that was ideal for shell collecting and swimming. The area is perfect for walking, biking along the shore and a short walk to town. All in all, a perfect place for a large family gathering with very responsive hosts. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Post Covid 1st Family Gathering
Finding a large property on the Connecticut coast to handle 17 of us was a challenge. This property was very accommodating as was the manager. Good points included very large size of the house, number of beds and baths, location right on the Sound (across the beach road from private beach), pool for kids in the back yard, indoor and outdoor dining, beautiful community Only negatives were unneighborly attitude of some residents of this privileged community towards "rentors" and loss of beach at high tide.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

norman r., New Hartford CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house!
We hosted our three daughters, their husbands and 9 grandchildren at this amazing house. The lovely restored 1910 home provided a place for memorable family meals, games and quiet relaxing. The arrangement of rooms and baths was perfect for us. The pool and private beach with raft are beautiful. On historic Middle Beach road where we took long walks every morning to Hammonasett. John, Terry and Chris were so helpful and accommodating. We’re coming back. A place where memories are made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021