Classic Waterfront Cottage at Hawks Nest Beach | Cottage in Old Lyme

9.8 (32 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  9 Guests
Old Lyme Cottage | Classic Waterfront Cottage at Hawks Nest Beach

4 Bedroom Cottage in Old Lyme

This classic Beach Cottage (the “Sandtrap”) built in 1956, with own private beach on Long Island Sound, is fully updated while maintaining its historical roots. Old Lyme Land Trust protected wetlands, with views of occupied osprey nests, great white herons and other native birds, adjoin the cottage’s private parking space. As part of Hawk’s Nest Beach community, you can walk to Garvin’s Store, where daily free activities for kids are organized, and play tennis or horseshoes on the courts.
The Sandtrap has plenty of room for family and guests with five parking spaces. Fully furnished kitchen, grill (including propane tank), beach chairs and umbrellas, linens, bath and beach towels, kids' beach toys, boogie boards and inflatables, huge collection of beach reading, classic toys, games and puzzles provided. You do not need to bring any of the above items: they are there. No television but free Wi-Fi Internet access
The large screened-in front porch, with chaise lounges, dining table and ocean views up and down the beach is a favorite location to enjoy your morning coffee. At high tide the front porch is less than 50' from the water. The kitchen is part of the “great room” with views directly on the water. A very large fireplace makes for cozy evenings when it is cool or for marshmallow toasting and when it’s hot the kitchen/dining/living area is fully air-conditioned.
There is a master bedroom with a queen bed on the first floor (air-conditioned) and three bedrooms on the second floor, two with full size beds. The third bedroom has three twin beds. The upstairs bedrooms have ceiling fans and are open to the eaves (those requiring complete privacy should use the master bedroom). One and a half baths plus hot water enclosed outdoor shower to wash away the sea salt after a dip in the Sound. There is a washer/dryer in the cottage.
Free family activities starting at Garvin’s store include a marine biologist's weekly visit to discuss and touch our local sea life. Kids events include a talent show at the store, lollipop hunts, scavenger hunts, bonfires, art creations, sand castle contests, tie-dye tee shirts, movies on the beach, crabbing contest, edible art and much more. You can pick up beach necessities–coffee, ice cream, milk, ice–and tee shirts, beach wear and Hawk’s Nest Beach souvenirs as well
Great local restaurants, renowned art galleries and museums featuring the historic Old Lyme school of American impressionism, both boutique and outlet shopping, spas, golf, antiquing, live theater, local farmers’ markets and much more are very nearby.

Classic Waterfront Cottage at Hawks Nest Beach is located in Old Lyme. Classic Waterfront Cottage at Hawks Nest Beach provides accommodation, featuring Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This Cottage features Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Classic Waterfront Cottage at Hawks Nest Beach has 4 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 9 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 Old Lyme has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Old Lyme, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • 1+ bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Outdoor shower
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
Pet Friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Tennis on site
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books
General
  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)
  • French
  • English
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • In a village
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Children's books
  • Stair gate
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Reviews

Bernadette W.
Aug 23, 2025 11:46:11 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great location. It’s wonderful to have Long Island Sound right in your backyard! House is rustic and charming. House is close to restaurants, bakeries, adult and children’s activities.
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