[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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113697300/113697278/155d062b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113697300/113697278/0ca4c6da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113697300/113697278/cd43e6d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113697300/113697278/w2282h1284x248y0-47f3c272.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113697300/113697278/9a2c7e05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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 - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - 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 - 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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. Saybrook Country Barn and Stay and Play LLC are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center and Essex Plaza Shopping Center. Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park and Essex Steam Train are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Old Lyme travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Old-Lyme.dx183070) [View more Cottages in Old Lyme](https://www.expedia.ca/Old-Lyme-Cottages.d183070-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.39346%2C-72.35117&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6eVqwAqrxD6EFhIWMI1huhWiZFU=) Lyme, CT ### What's nearby - Gillette Castle State Park - 12 min drive - 9.9 km - Essex Steam Train - 17 min drive - 20.4 km - Essex Island Marina - 18 min drive - 20.7 km - Connecticut River Museum - 19 min drive - 21.1 km - Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art - 23 min drive - 23.6 km ### Getting around - Old Saybrook Station - 14 min drive - New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 35 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬18 min drive - ‪Coffee’s Country Market & Catering - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Griswold Inn - ‬16 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Connecticut River and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Selden Neck State Park. Beckett Hill State Park and Devil's Hopyard State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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