Title: Writer's Retreat & Explorer's Adventure, S of Rte. 1 Madison! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Writer's Retreat & Explorer's Adventure, S of Rte. 1 Madison! Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23600000/23591600/23591597/5f464c4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23600000/23591600/23591597/1c491d34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23600000/23591600/23591597/84dc3c53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23600000/23591600/23591597/ab210bad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23600000/23591600/23591597/41c58f2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on the water's edge, this designer-inspired retreat offers a serene escape. Kayak out to the Long Island Sound or bask in the sunrise over the marsh among Great Blue Herons. Enjoy smart TVs, high-speed internet, and cozy heat in winter or cool air conditioning in summer. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41369 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Hot tub - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Parking available ## 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. ### Writer's Retreat & Explorer's Adventure, S of Rte. 1 Madison! Experience a combination of spectacular marsh and water views along with designer inspired finishes. Kayak out to the Long Island Sound or enjoy the sun rising over the marsh among the Great Blue Herons. We are committed to making your stay peaceful and easy, whether you're a writer looking for new inspiration or a small group looking to explore the marsh and everything else this beautiful shoreline town has to offer. Featuring 2 well positioned bedrooms at opposite ends of the house with living and laundry rooms in between it makes for a larger feel and it's DIRECTLY on the water. A twin alcove bunk allows for an additional sleeping option with direct water views, a great place for someone to perch and keep an eye on all of the nature outside the wall of windows as the sun comes up. Ice cool air conditioning in the summer and cozy heat in the winter! Smart TVs throughout the house allow you to bring your favorite apps with you along with high-speed fiber optic internet service, you can keep in touch with the office from a place that feels Far Farrr away. Don't worry about getting your clothes dirty on your new adventures. A washer and dryer are located next to the kitchen for your convenience! In addition to the brand-new kitchen stocked with all the basics don't forget to add some grilling items to the Instacart order or take a trip to Clinton and experience the new impressive Big Y grocery store. We have a Webber grill mounted on the deck off of the kitchen!  We have lived and visited the river house for years now and not one of those days have we forgot to comment in awe of the views. Having access to such a Gem of a property is something we are happy to share with you and look forward to helping build lasting memories for years to come. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Recycling - Unit size: 1,369 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33565300/33565274/d8f097a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Madison Beach House Just Steps To Private Beach On LI Sound At 7 Pent Rd Madison - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 58 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=33565274&PinnedHotelID=33565274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66960000/66955300/66955225/0611344e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Beach! 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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 ### Property is also known as River House Madison The River House in Madison Madison The River House in Madison Private vacation home The River House in Madison Private vacation home Madison ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.279266,-72.64&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:of%7EzF%7EnjzL%3FU%3FS%3FS%40U%40S%3FU%40S%40S%40UBS%40UBQ%40SBUBSBSBSDSBSDSDQBSFSDQDSDSFQFQDQFQFQFQHQFOFQHQFOHQHMHQHMHQJMHOJMHMJMJOJMJMHKLMJKJKLKJKLKJILKLILIJILILILINELILGLGNELENGLELENENELCNCNELANCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNDLDNDLDNFLDLDNFLFLHLDNHLHJHLHLHLHJJLHLJJJLJJJJJJLJJJLJLJNJLHLJLHNJLHPHLHPHLFPHNHPFPFNHPFPFPFPDPFPDPFRDRDPDRDRDPBRDRBRDRBR%40RBTBRBP%40T%40RBT%40R%3FR%40T%40R%3FT%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FTARAR%3FTARCTARARCRCRCTARCRERCREPCREREREPEREPGREPGREPGPGPGPIPGNGPIPINGNININININKNINKLILKLKNKLKJKLKJKJKLMJKJMJMHKJMHMHMHKHMHOFMFMHMFODMFMDOFMDODMBODMDOBOBMBO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOCMAOCOAMCOCOCMEOEOCMEMEOGMEOGMEMGMIOGMGMIMIKIMIMIMKKIMKKKMKKMKKMKIMKKKMKOKMIMKMIOKOIOIOIOIOIOGOIQGQGOIQGQGQGQEQGSGQESEQESGQCSESESCQESCSCSCSCUASCSASCSAUASAU%3FSASAU%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TsNG7eYMQrvPoyi5u4g7nmoLSVs=) Madison, CT #### What's nearby - Guilford Art Center - 5 min drive - 7.1 km - RJ Julia Booksellers - 5 min drive - 5.4 km - Guilford Town Green - 6 min drive - 6.4 km - Allis-Bushnell House and Museum - 6 min drive - 5.7 km - Hammonasset Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 9.6 km #### Getting around - Guilford Station - 8 min drive - New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Writer's Retreat & Explorer's Adventure, S of Rte. 1 Madison! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Writer's Retreat & Explorer's Adventure, S of Rte. 1 Madison! ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Writer's Retreat & Explorer's Adventure, S of Rte. 1 Madison! ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Writer's Retreat & Explorer's Adventure, S of Rte. 1 Madison! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Deacon John Grave House and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Anna Mia's. RJ Julia Booksellers and Scranton Memorial Library are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Writer's Retreat & Explorer's Adventure, S of Rte. 1 Madison! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 28 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven A. Jun 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great view, very communicative host! ##### Steven A. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy H. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Exactly as advertised. Great communication. Lovely spot. It was perfect. ##### Amy H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marielle W. May 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Riverhouse - Cute and Cozy Beautiful views and idyllic setting. Very comfortable furnishings and great WiFi. Very convenient to to everything in Madison. One note: accessibility is not great - steps down to bed, bath and kitchen and lots of uneven floor transitions. Just fine if you don’t have mobility issues. ##### Marielle W. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline B. Nov 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxed retreat Quiet, nice views, close to amenities. ##### Jacqueline B. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelly H. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful retreat The views of the marsh kept us entertained with the wildlife and the tide. I came with my daughter and her 2 young children (ages 2 and 6) and we loved the place and the neighborhood. Having toys there was a huge asset! Thanks for having us! ##### Shelly H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandra B. Aug 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serene charm in a beautiful setting We couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more. The views of the marsh and surrounding trees is outstanding, and the house comfortably welcoming and beautifully decorated. We loved having access to bikes and kayaks and enjoyed the convenient location to stores, restaurants and especially the great beaches. ##### Alexandra B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney P. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We really enjoyed our stay at this cute home. Everything was clean, decor was charming, and a perfect fit for our family to relax. The house is more spacious than it might appear in photos. The area is quiet and near plenty of beaches, restaurants, and shops on the shoreline. ##### Whitney P. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew G. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful waterside retreat The place was clean, comfortable and a delightful place to stay. Hunter was helpful and communicative and made everything very easy. I would be eager to stay there again! ##### Matthew G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. Oct 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Peaceful retreat. ##### Mary M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### April F. Aug 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The SPOT Gorgeous views in a comfortable, hassle free setting. ##### April F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah K. Sep 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Special and unique We loved our stay at Hunter’s home especially the setting. It was serene and idyllic. Haven’t stopped thinking of it since we returned. ##### Hannah K. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aimee B. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th of July Weekend Getaway We had a wonderful stay at the River House over the 4th of July weekend. The house is so unique and views of the river are beautiful. The house is completely updated, clean and had everything we needed. The host was amazing and super responsive. I would definitely stay again! ##### Aimee B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary F. Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect The Writer’s Retreat was perfect for a visit with my college roommate from 40 years ago!! We loved sitting and looking out on the river/marsh at any time of day. So peaceful. And so pretty in the Fall. The location was perfect too. Close to towns along Rt 1 and the beach! ##### Mary F. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Paula O., Conway, Ma., USA Jul 5, 2018 #### Great location with beautiful view of the marsh Charming little cottage, quiet, and clean. Beautiful view of the salt marsh. Short drive to Hammonasset Beach. I will be returning! ##### Paula O. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri V. Nov 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mid week get-a-way Love love loved the wall of windows and being so close to the water and watching the ducks come and go with the tides. Loved facing the sunrise! I took so many beautiful pictures. Look forward to staying here again! ##### Terri V. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen G. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### River house This house was very cute , clean and well laid out. Enjoyed being on the water, sometimes it felt like you where in a house boat. Great peaceful place! Hunter was a great host. ##### Karen G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaclyn D. Sep 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful This property was absolutely amazing. The entire back side of the home is all windows to give you a spectacular view of the river. The host was easy to communicate with. ##### Jaclyn D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sasha B. Sep 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun Getaway My family had a lovely stay at the River House! Everything was brand new, clean, and comfortable. Perfect weather for kayaking when tide was high in the river. Enjoyed watching the egrets/ospreys looking for their breakfast fish in the morning. Quiet and peaceful, which is what we wanted. Lots of great places to eat in Madison, and beaches close by. ##### Sasha B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TJ H. Sep 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Reunion weekend Lovely, quiet, cozy riverfront cottage, Nicely updated, with cute decorative touches. Great for a couple or family with one to three small children as bunk bed in “river view” side room (enclosed previous porch) could be used as extra sleeping area. Enjoyed the views, especially sunrises. Highlight was kayaking through the meandering marshland rivers, rife with wildlife. Would stay again. ##### TJ H. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane F. Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Riverside Retreat in Madison We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this bright, inviting and immaculate home! The house is an older home that has been beautifully updated and decorated in fresh whites and blues with a beachy theme, while preserving lots of charming character. It is a very comfortable space with plenty of comfortable seating and cozy window seat nooks with water views for relaxing with a good book. Windows abound and the views of the meandering river and marshes are just beautiful. We visited in late April and enjoyed time on the deck watching the many shore birds and song birds.The kitchen and bathroom were very clean and well equipped with ample cooking supplies, towels and toiletries.Communication with Hunter was excellent and we really appreciated all the care that went into making our stay so enjoyable. We definitely recommend this quiet, relaxing property and its amenities, and would love to return in the future. ##### Jane F. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol Lee D. Feb 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection My month-long stay was absolutely wonderful. Hunter was an amazing, proactive host. The weather wasn't cooperative in the beginning of my stay, but Hunter went above and beyond to make sure whatever issues arose were taken care of and I couldn't be happier to have made this choice. I will definitely be back! ##### Carol Lee D. Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth G. Nov 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing get away I can not say enough about our stay. Hunter was an amazing host and communication was quick, easy, and made the experience delightful!!! The house is bright and comfy and the view was stunning and relaxing. Every room was perfect from bedroom to living room to kitchen. We wanted for nothing. A quiet getaway to relax was what we were looking for and this was the perfect stay for that. We would love to come back again when we need downtime. This was one of our favorite VRBO rentals ever. Thank you, thank you ,thank you for helping make our weekend memorable and special. ##### Ruth G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel B. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice mini vacay in Madison This house is in a quiet/safe neighborhood and has beautiful views - clean and spacious. Air temperature w the AC and mini split units was perfect. Beach towels, chairs, bedding, kitchen goods all provided - and in good shape. Kayaks and bikes are provided and I took advantage of both. Easy drive to beaches, boutique shopping in Madison and Guilford. I also brought my yoga mat - awesome doing sun salutations with the sunrise! ##### Rachel B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### SHELDON S. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Charming and noaccessible for seniors Once at the property we discovered that it was a hazard for seniors. Too many internal steps from room too room. Master bath too far from the master bedroom. No drawer spaces for longer than overnight stays. Just hanging closet. Picturesque area. WE DID NOT STAY! Host was helpful and communicative nevertheless. ##### SHELDON S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### heather A. Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect New England Cottage Retreat The River House is the perfect retreat for a relaxing and quiet new england getaway. Piscuesque river views, and newly renovated. We enjoyed our mornings with the beautiful birds, turtles, and crabs. We had everything needed and the it was spotless. I emailed questions a few times to Hunter and always received a timely response. He was super helpful with restaurant suggestions, and upon arrival after asking if there were beach chairs and an umbrella we were pleasantly surprised to have 4 brand new chairs and an umbrella on the front porch. We really appreciated the extra efforts and his care for his guests. Great location,very private, and tucked away but within 5-10 mins to any conveniences needed. Without a doubt, I would recommend this darling river house cottage for a relaxing shoreline vacation. Thank you Hunter for allowing us create a weeknd full of wonderful memories for me and my family. ##### heather A. 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