Steps to beach! Custom-built house with panoramic ocean views, wrap-around deck. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Steps to beach! Custom-built house with panoramic ocean views, wrap-around deck. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Steps to beach! Custom-built house with panoramic ocean views, wrap-around deck. located?

This family-friendly Guilford vacation home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Henry Whitfield State Museum, Guilford Town Green, and Hyland House Museum. Bishops Orchard and Winery and Guilford Art Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Guilford Station is 12 minutes by foot.

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Aug 12, 2024

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Wonderful views!!

Home was very comfortable and a great location. The views were spectacular. Owner gave us great recommendations for restaurants and nearby attractions.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed and Patty Ann M.

Dec 1, 2024

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Guilford with a View

This property is beautiful and the house is spacious and well equipped for a wonderful stay. The host was attentive and easy to contact when it was necessary. Such a fantastic choice for a stay in a delightful town.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish G.

Sep 4, 2024

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Great location near the beach

Beautiful home and Judy is a great host. Has everything you need and close to a nice little beach and playground. Nice views out over the water, good places to walk, explore the coast. We had a great getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cr N.

Oct 29, 2024

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Another great family gathering!

The 2nd time in the past few years we've had a small family gathering at this beautiful property. Judy is a great host and anything you could need for a comfortable and relaxing weekend is provided. Thank you and hope to be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

debra d.

Sep 20, 2024

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Great

Beautiful

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Aug 7, 2024

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Family beach week

This was a return visit to this property that is just a short walk from Jacob’s Beach and park. This beach is great for children as it is protected from large waves and is shallow for a good distance out from the shore. The house has lots of toys for the children and plenty of room for everyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heike A.

Aug 10, 2024

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Great place

Great house with nice open layout in the living room, dining room kitchen area which made hanging out with our big group of 8 people very enjoyable. Well appointed kitchen, everything you need for the beach (chairs, towels), etc. Amazing views of the coastal area and the ocean. Communication with the host was very easy. Nice area to explore and enjoy. We had a wonderful time and will be back for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark g., Castro Valley, CA

Mar 25, 2018

Fantastic Location - Beach, Water and New Haven

Stayed at this amazing home with my wife and 3 teenage daughters in summer 2017. Walking distance to the town beach and kayaking in the marsh outside the back door was phenomenal. This was a home much more than a vacation house with a beautiful kitchen, views to die for and furnishings that were comfortable in every room. Access to New Haven made this rental the perfect spot for a memorable family vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

Jun 12, 2019

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Just perfect

Our stay at this property can only be described as perfect. My family and I all felt very much at home. The views are quite stunning and we all enjoyed the abundance of sea birds, particularly the family of ospreys. Many conveniences nearby. Highly recommend this property!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

LINDA C.

Jun 17, 2023

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Guilford vacation

Beautiful home, excellent location with great views of the ocean. Beach access nearby with playground. Toys and activities for children. Well appointed kitchen. Town offers easy access to food and necessities. Some great little shops.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Jul 31, 2023

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Lovely home -close to beach

This is a well equipped home for a family stay. The lower level has lots of toys for children and some games for teens and adults. There was plenty of equipment for the beach and water fun. The beach and playground is a 5 minute walk. Many restaurants are a short drive away.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

May 29, 2023

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Beautiful views overlooking Long Island Sound

Judy was a responsive host who met us at the house when we arrived. This beautiful house had water views from all three sides of the wrap around deck. The house was located right across the street from the beach and in walking distance from a couple of local favorite restaurants in the nearby harbor. We had a well needed quiet and relaxing weekend with friends in this gorgeous, tranquil area.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann C.

Aug 6, 2022

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Superb rental!

I wish I could have given this property more than five stars! It’s a gorgeous home, private, conveniently located with amazing views! Surrounded by water. The home is immaculate, well equipped. The jacuzzi and MBR shower were luxurious. The beds are comfortable and the basement “rec room” was a bonus. My family and friends and I felt very blessed to stay here for 2+ weeks. Also of note….the property owner, Judy, is very responsive and helpful. Perfect vacation experience!

Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Dee R., Ossining, NY

Aug 21, 2013

Great family vacation

Our 3 grandchildren, our daughter and her husband joined us for a great week at this very beautiful home in Guilford.The wraparound deck gave us an unobstructed view of the Sound with an active hawk's nest that was fun to watch; the gardens next door had spectacular flowers and bird feeders that attracted a wonderful variety of birdlife. It was hard to leave what felt like our own private nature park. The grandchildren (11 months, 2-1/2 and 12) loved being so close to the beach and a great playground, and the location of the house couldn't have been better. We were in close proximity to many great restaurants. We actually ate in many nights - the kitchen was so well equipped and the view from the dining room table couldn't be beat. We used the 2 available kayaks, and the kids enjoyed the ping pong table and the other games in the basement. Comfortable beds, clean and well appointed bathrooms and comfortably furnished family gathering areas made us feel very much at home. We had a great vacation and hope to return. The property owner was very responsive and lovely to deal with. You can't go wrong with this home! Our only criticism was that the amount of lighting in the living room area was a little too dim for reading in the evening. Everything else was fabulous.

10/10 Excellent

Beth B., Rocky Hill, CT

Aug 31, 2023

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Fabulous family getaway location

We spent six nights in this home with our adult children, their spouses, and our six year old granddaughters. We were all quite happy to have stayed here. It was spacious enough to gather for meals and games, both inside and on the deck, even when two more family members visited during the day. The basement and yard provided places to play when the kids weren’t at the beach or playground. Everything we wanted was an easy walk or drive. Sunrise, sunset and water views were the icing on the cake. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay in this lovely home again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne J., Stonington, CT

Oct 19, 2022

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Our Family Gathering

We all loved the setting and layout of this wonderful house. The kitchen is amazing! Our meals were easy to make together. Lots of space to gather together for a surprise Baby Shower. A great playroom for the little ones. The bedrooms were so comfortable and plentiful. The highlight for the little ones was the jacuzzi!! We want to come back to this lovely place.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cr N.

Oct 2, 2022

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Great place!

Terrific house in a great town.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dolores M.

Sep 3, 2022

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Heavenly area

Very New England area and this property is next to a marsh area so you feel you. are waterside. House is large and spacious,well appointed. It was a pleasure to be there.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Jul 21, 2022

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Great beachfront property

Beautiful house, right next to beach, great area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Jun 19, 2022

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A Family Wedding

Our family group of 6 stayed here for our sons wedding at Guildford Yacht club. The location could not have been better, the views are spectacular, the house is away from any traffic and is a bird watchers paradise. We had some relatives with children visit and Jacobs Beach is a 2 min walk away with play equipment and a splash pool as well as a lovely swimming beach. In addition, there is a ping pong table and lawn games available. The deck was perfect for a morning cup of tea or an evening glass of wine. Pa's place and the Lobster Pound are an easy 5 min walk away for local seafood. It's a 20 minute walk into town which is delightful. Judy was very responsive to our needs, her house is comfortably decorated as seen from the photos, with beautiful carpets and antiques. The kitchen has everything and more than you will need for excellent cooking including a wonderful cast iron griddle on the stove. And if it rains there are tons of boardgames to keep you busy. Bathrooms are well stocked with towels and all updated. Master bath has an amazing view over the water - as does the master bedroom. The fourth bedroom is on the first floor and has one twin bed and one trundle which was fine for the groom the night before his wedding and has it's own full bathroom opposite. Wifi worked great. Washing machine, iron and plenty of closet space! This house will always have special memories for our family - it's a beautiful home. Thank you Judy Andrea and Neal Brody

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B., Michigan

Jun 4, 2022

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Perfect family home

The setting of this home is amazing. A beautiful view of the water from all sides of this home. Lovely 3 sided deck with numerous places to relax. Our family throughly enjoyed this well kept home and the host was so accommodating. As we were attending our grandson’s graduation from Yale, it was a short drive to Guilford. We would highly recommend this home.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Sep 24, 2021

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Wedding Weekend

A beautiful home with fabulous views! Everything needed for any group to enjoy indoor and outdoor activities. Judy, the owner, was very pleasant and helpful!!!! We hosted a Wedding Welcome event in Branford and our son's wedding was at The Madison Surf Club. This home was a great location between the 2 venues.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Sep 11, 2021

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Excellent weekend stay

My family and I stayed at this property for two nights for a family reunion. It was perfect for our needs. The property manager was extremely attentive and ensured the house was in great shape. The property was close to guilford and has wonderful views of the Long Island Sound. A huge bonus was the game room and our two boys (age 4 and 2) loved it. If ever back in the area, we’d definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Aug 30, 2021

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Lovely home; beautiful views

This was as nice as a vacation home can be. Beach across the street. Owner very responsive. Beautiful ocean views!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Aug 29, 2021

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Guilford Retreat

The house is wonderful - well equipped and comfortable. The setting is spectacular and the views are beautiful from the wraparound deck. It's an easy walk to Jacobs Beach which is a great beach for young children, to the Lobster Pound, the Guilford Mooring and Pa's Place which has a great breakfast and lunch menu.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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