Title: The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit ![Exterior - The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit (Lyme)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113697300/113697278/155d062b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit (Lyme)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113697300/113697278/92f6c973.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit (Lyme)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113697300/113697278/05255b49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit (Lyme)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113697300/113697278/bf77b990.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit (Lyme)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113697300/113697278/c4edc180.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit Make yourself at home in this beautiful glass-front tidal river retreat, privately nestled in a tranquil, setting. It offers gorgeous year-round, tidal water front views from every room. Extraordinarily and serene. The interior is open, spacious and bathed in natural light. This beautiful cottage features a spacious and comfortable living room with a gas fireplace for those cozy fall and winter days/evenings, a comfortable queen bed, with a bathroom steps away, full kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, multiple seating areas inside and out, Fire pit, Gas Grill, WiFi, TV, AC/Heat Mini Splits. With two bathrooms, guests can freshen up comfortably. This beautiful property offers a peaceful escape. We hope you'll enjoy your stay at our cottage. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Property does not allow children - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102010000/102009000/102008961/5e3eabe3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### All New Fully Furnished Cozy Studio Wallingford Center - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=102008961&PinnedHotelID=102008961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108590000/108585400/108585303/f21ab73b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming year-round beach home in Indian Town, Old Saybrook Saybrook Manor - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=108585303&PinnedHotelID=108585303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112220000/112212200/112212184/8c2e3001.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Direct LI sound waterfront cottage, one level living in Hawks Nest Beach Old Lyme - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=112212184&PinnedHotelID=112212184&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112101100/112101020/48872a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Your Charming 4BR Retreat Home Minutes from Casino Excitement! 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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 Located in Old Lyme, this cottage is on the waterfront. Chester Creek Marina and Essex Island Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center and Essex Plaza Shopping Center. Saybrook Country Barn and Stay and Play LLC are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey B. Mar 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely What a wonderful place, so peaceful.The Eight Mile River and Hamburg Cove are an authentic experience.The home is very comfortable… you will feel special!I’ll definitely return!! ##### Jeffrey B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josie L. Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place. So peaceful. Beautiful environment with lots of outside sitting options. Able to completely relax. Very clean. Overall a great home with fantastic indoor outdoor spaces. ##### Josie L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marquise B. Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Get-Away We really enjoyed our stay and the view of the river is so peaceful and such a great view to wake up to. There is plenty of light during the day and a cozy atmosphere at night. Plenty of places to sit and relax. The house was extremely clean and highly decorated which gave an immediate coziness. Check out was hassle-free. ##### Marquise B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve S. Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy An amazing stay! Our Hosts accessibility and attentiveness made us so comfortable. Checking in and out was a breeze. The cozy atmosphere inside; the light and beautiful views of the water from every room made us not want to leave for a minute! Outdoor spaces were perfect for coffee in the morning. The dock was made for early evening cocktails. It was a wonderful experience and we look forward to spending time here again soon! ##### Steve S. 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