Beachfront vacation rentals in Bristol

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Home in Milford

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews

#2 Milford Beach (across street) Charles Isle 2BR

Welcome to your perfect Milford beachfront escape! This beautifully furnished 2-bedroom, 1-bath 2nd floor unit sits directly across from the beach, with beautiful water views. Just 100 yards from Silver Sands State Park, you’ll have easy access to its beaches, nature trails, and famous boardwalk. This unit offers beach gear, private yard for sunset dining, and proximity to Milford’s lively downtown. Whether here for a romantic getaway or family retreat, this spot offers relaxation or adventure!

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Home in Woodmont

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews

Light-filled Beach House Steps from the Sand

Located in prime Bayview Beach, a one min stroll to the sandiest beach in Milford. Two floors with private patio. Main level: half-bath, Cooks kitchen with a 6 person dining area, living room with flatscreen. Upstairs: master w/king size bed & en-suite bath, kids bedroom w/ bunkbed, another full bath w/ tub. 3rd bedroom with queen bed and trundle twin. If you want a get-a-way from the city, or just an escape then come to this tucked-away home. Enjoy all that this coastline gem has to offer.

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Cottage in Branford

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 222 reviews

Cozy Home In Short Beach Community

A cozy home in a beach community which is in a central location with easy access to many outdoor activities(private beach access) & local restaurants. The location is also 5 minutes from the Branford Train Station, Stony Creek Brewery, Branford's town center. New Haven the home of Yale University, Yale Hospital and other colleges in the New Haven area are a short drive The house is across the street from Farm River. across the street in opposite direction is a short walk to Johnsons beach.

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Home in New Haven

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

Beach Haven - waterfront, near Yale, sunsets

Everything you need for an amazing vacation, year-round, in our comfortable home right on the beach! Walk out the back door and dip your toes in the sand and in Long Island Sound. Enjoy spectacular views from the back patio, sun room, and most rooms in the house. Watch the sunset while soaking in the hot tub. Sit by the gas fireplace with a book. Stroll along the lovely nearby sea wall. 10-minute drive to Yale and all downtown New Haven has to offer. 5-minute drive to Lighthouse Point Park.

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Home in Milford

4.76 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviews

Sky-Top on Private Sandy Beach

Charming two bedroom located on Silver Sands Beach with magnificent ocean views and full private beach access! Located in a cute, beachy, family-friendly neighborhood with tons of activities to do! 1-mile boardwalk at the end of our street and a national state park. You can also find some of the best restaurants and shops in downtown Milford (1-Mile away) and New Haven just 15 minutes away… New Haven pizza is a must while in CT!!! Unwind to breathtaking sunrises and sunsets all year round!

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Home in Woodmont

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviews

Beachfront paradise- come, stay, relax!

Looking for an island-feel getaway? You've arrived! Welcome to La Spiaggia. Come enjoy this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home and wake up to the sound of waves crashing on your private beach. Have a cup of coffee watching the beautiful sunrise, work from home on the oversized front porch, and enjoy the evening with beautiful lighting and sunset views. Take a stroll along the ocean to Bay View Beach, or simply relax and take in the expansive oceanfront views. Soak up the summer sun at La Spiaggia!

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Home in Woodmont

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews

La Sirena Beach Cottage

Charming Milford Bayview Beach cottage. The perfect blend of coastal charm and comfort. Boasting 3 cozy bedrooms and an inviting outdoor space. You'll have a comfortable place to relax and unwind inside or out. Yet the real gem is our location -- just a short 2-minute walk to the beach, where you can soak up the sun, ride the waves or take a leisurely stroll along the shore. Whether you're seeking a romantic escape or a family vacation this cottage is tailored to meet your needs!

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Cottage in West Haven

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews

A Beachfront Getaway

Welcome to your dream beachfront escape! This delightful 1-bedroom beach house cottage is your ticket to an unforgettable coastal retreat. Nestled on the picturesque West Shore, this cozy cottage offers everything you need for a relaxing getaway, just steps away from the sun, sand, and surf. Situated in the heart of the West Shore, our beachfront cottage boasts a convenient location that puts you within easy reach of local restaurants, shops, universities and transportation.

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Home in East Haven

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews

Cozy Beach - Direct Waterfront!

Welcome to your perfect beach front vacation! Our modified charming turn of the century 1900's beach cottage has all you need to relax and unwind directly on the beach. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a new kitchen, very large deck and all the amenities you could ask for. Walk to the public beach, the splash pad or either of the two amazing seafood restaurants all within a few feet. Wake and fall asleep to the peaceful sound of ocean waves--the beach is calling.

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Home in East Haven

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews

Casa al Mare Beachfront Retreat Oceanview

Welcome to Casa al Mare! If you are looking for a place to relax and recharge, look no further. Enjoy this spectacular direct waterfront home while still very close to the city. Yale and downtown New Haven are 15 minutes away. Step out of the glass doors to the patio and walk on the sandy beach! Relax, walk on the sand or swim in Long Island Sound. Stunning water views await you every day.

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Apartment in Milford

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviews

Steps to the Beach. Lovely 2-Bedroom apt

Adorable two bedroom beach apartment, located directly across from Silver Sands Beach with magnificent ocean views and full beach access! We are located in a beach community with tons of activities to do! The boardwalk is only a quick walk away and you can find some of the best restaurants in downtown Milford. 1st floor unit. Fully remodeled with new amenities.

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Home in Woodmont

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews

The Beach House!

Enjoy the Beach, Walks, Swimming, Kayak, Paddle Board and Local Restaurants within walking distance! The space is the entire first floor of a three family beach house. Easy in and out with beautiful views! The New York Times says "Woodmont Beach unspools like a ribbon for more than a mile around jetties, points and coves!"

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Salty Kisses Beach Cottage Milford CT

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 51 reviews8 months ago

We had a wonderful stay at Salty Kisses. The home is very comfortable and extremely well appointed. We enjoyed the proximity to the ocean as well as the ability to relax in the yard on the hammock or by the fire pit. Denise was very responsive to all communications and gave us lots of information about the area. Thank you for being such a great hostess!

Cottage in Milford

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Cornfield Point Beach House View

5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews3 months ago

Chloe's home was perfect for our stay as we wanted to be near my son in Old Saybrook. She was responsive and accommodating with my questions and needs always getting back to me right away. Check in was easy and I received emails all along the way which was helpful as I am a first time airbnb person. The home was immaculate with everything as it said it would be. I would definitely stay again and recommend this home.

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Oceanfront Getaway - Quiet, Firepit + Pvt Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviews2 weeks ago

This Oceanfront Getaway has amazing views of the ocean from all over the house. We sat on the deck and watched the tide come in, we cooked dinner and watched the tide go out. My family and I took long walks down the very quite beach (right outside the back gate). This section of beach seems to only be used by the people that live in the neighborhood so it did feel almost like a private beach. My kids found so many large sea shells they had trouble picking a few favorites to bring home. There were lots of great places to eat within a short drive. I highly recommend any of the G Cafe and Bakery locations for a great coffee and/or breakfast treat. It was also fun to explore some of the smaller towns nearby like Branford and Niantic both of which offered unique shopping experiences. Marc and team were super responsive and provided many amenities like laundry soap, dish soap, coffee, and creamers. We had so much fun we look forward to a return trip in the future.

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Seaside Cottage: water views, walk to beaches!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 72 reviews1 week ago

Ken is hands down the best host I’ve ever had. He not only genuinely cares about the property but also the people who stay there. We booked on very short notice due to a family emergency and he wasted no time getting that place together for us. We stayed for almost a full 2 weeks and every day Ken just does a good morning text making sure everything is good! Very consistent and considerate host! The location is nice, it’s sits across the road from the LI sound but you’re able to still see the water from the front porch. My morning runs were filled with dog walkers, other runners and some very impressive homes and beautiful ocean side runs. The back yard is perfect for a family BBQ after a beach day. He has so many different toiletries and amenities at the house where you can almost come with nothing but clothes and be perfectly fine. I rate the host and the property 5stars because that’s the experience I guarantee you’ll have as well.

Home in Woodmont

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Oceanside home steps to private beach!

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews10 months ago

We had a wonderful time! The cottage is well located; we were able to drive back & forth to New London, Mystic, & several other towns. We did so many things on this trip: saw a movie, saw a play, went to Ocean Beach twice, Mystic Seaport, & the Yale Peabody museum. My only complaint is that we should have stayed "home" more & enjoyed our own beach more often! We took walks every day and watched for the tide to reveal the sand bar & walked out there whenever we could, which was so cool! The sound of the water changed when the sandbar was revealed. We found lots of cool shells. We really appreciated the chairs & umbrella in the well stocked shed. We did a little grocery shopping and made egg sandwiches so we only ate out once a day which saved money. I ate my sandwiches outside day & night, something I never do at home. The house was completely stocked with everything needed plus some! The only negative was not enough curtains which made it too bright to sleep & not enough privacy.

Cottage in Westbrook