Title: Grace Island. Private Island! Vacations, Getaways, Weddings & Special Events. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=95963946&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Grace Island. Private Island! Vacations, Getaways, Weddings & Special Events. Family-friendly vacation home in Branford ## Photo gallery for Grace Island. Private Island! Vacations, Getaways, Weddings & Special Events. ![Terrace/patio - Grace Island. Private Island! Vacations, Getaways, Weddings & Special Events. (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95970000/95964000/95963946/85b73e1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis - Grace Island. Private Island! Vacations, Getaways, Weddings & Special Events. (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95970000/95964000/95963946/65026acd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Oven, stovetop, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Grace Island. Private Island! Vacations, Getaways, Weddings & Special Events. (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95970000/95964000/95963946/a3266064.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Oven, stovetop, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Grace Island. Private Island! Vacations, Getaways, Weddings & Special Events. (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95970000/95964000/95963946/ff7cec6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Grace Island. Private Island! Vacations, Getaways, Weddings & Special Events. (Branford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95970000/95964000/95963946/b0bf0535.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a serene haven at this 11-bedroom hotel built in 1850\. Surrounded by natural beauty that rivals the world's most breathtaking destinations, unwind with games, water sports and fishing gear or indulge in freshly caught local seafood prepared by dedicated chefs. ### Entire home 11 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 226500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor Space - Breakfast available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Grace Island. Private Island! Vacations, Getaways, Weddings & Special Events. "One of the Best Places on Earth" (The New York Times) This is an old 11 bedroom hotel built in 1850\. This site is for regular nightly rental but the property is also available for special events rental under a separate arrangement. Natural beauty that is second to none. Step on this property and you will swear you are no longer in America. Full catering and dedicated chefs available if desired. Freshly caught local seafood available. Games, water sports and fishing gear provided. Graceisland.us ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Oven - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 11 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Table tennis - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 6,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66480000/66479800/66479754/92e0e284.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Location location Location Southington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=66479754&PinnedHotelID=66479754&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113420000/113416500/113416418/a8874fbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterside retreat! 4BR/3BA with private dock/views Clinton - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=113416418&PinnedHotelID=113416418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108610000/108601500/108601436/f7497790.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet-Friendly Getaway in Historic East Haddam Home East Haddam - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=108601436&PinnedHotelID=108601436&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88390000/88384900/88384856/edadc3d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastal getaway with water views in every room Madison - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=88384856&PinnedHotelID=88384856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78130000/78121800/78121750/3f25ecef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach duplex—2 full homes with private access, backyard, and ocean views! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Branford is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chaffinch Island State Park and Hammonasset Beach State Park, while Stony Creek Museum and Hyland House Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Polished and Shoreline Trolley Museum. 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