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=&selected=113697278&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) ![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) ![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) - 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 - 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 - 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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104220000/104216400/104216353/fb869460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk To Goodspeed Opera House! 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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 ![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 - Fox Hopyard Golf Club \- 7 min drive \- 7.4 km - Goose Island \- 7 min drive \- 8.4 km - Devil's Hopyard State Park \- 8 min drive \- 9.5 km - Connecticut River \- 8 min drive \- 10.8 km - Essex Steam Train \- 13 min drive \- 20.4 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 - ‪The Griswold Inn - ‬16 min drive - ‪Coffee’s Country Market & Catering - ‬12 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit? ### What time is check-out at The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit? ### Where is The Answer - Charming, Unique, Tidal, Riverfront Escape - Kayaks, AC Firepit located? ## Have a question? 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 10 ### 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 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## 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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