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"Salt 'n' Lyme" - Walk to everything !

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, free WiFi
Sun-loungers
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Salt 'n' Lyme" - Walk to everything !

$$$$ BOOK AUGUST 7-11 FOR A HUGE DISCOUT - COME WATCH THE STORM ON THE SHORE - ITS ALWAYS NICER AT THE BEACH $$$$

Perfect little beach cottage in the heart of Old Lyme. This is a great location for kids and adults alike. Park the car when you arrive, and leave it until you're ready to depart, because you can walk to the carousel, beaches, bars, restaurants, bocce courts and various retail locations.

Welcome back to Salt 'n' Lyme. 2024 will be our third year renting, as the first two went very well. Please read the reviews of our many satisfied tenats to get a feeling of what to expect from your time here. This is a simple cottage in a phenomenal location, and we are doing our best to keep costs reasonable, for many to enjoy. Please read the VRBO ad thouroughly and ask as many questions as you can. Under ammenities you will find all of the things included with this rental, if it isn't listed, it probably isn't included, but again... please ask. You will find that mostly all necessities required for a good experience are provided.

** Linens and Towels are not provided with this rental**

Check in instructions: You will be provided with a door code prior to arriving, open door and enjoy. (4pm)

Check out instructions: Close the door on your way out, have a safe trip home. (11am)

Trash (Blue Bin) pickup is Monday, Recycling (Green Bin) pickup is Tuesday... Please wheel bins out if those days coincide with your stay and at the end of your stay in the event no other tenants are booked for the next cycle.

I think all of our prior tenants will tell you that we communicate well, and do our best to manage effectively.

Please respect our property as if it were your own. We look forward to having you stay with us and hopefully return in the future.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Properly extinguish and dispose

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Shots must be up to date

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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
Old Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Rocky Neck State Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Essex Steam Train - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Dinosaur State Park - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 32 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 11 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lyme Tavern Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffees Country Market - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Llorona Progressive Mexican Cuisine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Teddy's Old Lyme Pizza Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Salt - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Salt 'n' Lyme" - Walk to everything ! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "Salt 'n' Lyme" - Walk to everything !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Salt 'n' Lyme" - Walk to everything !?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Salt 'n' Lyme" - Walk to everything ! located?

Situated in Old Lyme, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Rocky Neck State Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Lyme Academy of Fine Arts. Rocky Neck State Beach and Giants Neck Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

"Salt 'n' Lyme" - Walk to everything ! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet place
Nice place in quiet neighborhood with great owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely time in Old Lyme
Great cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent End of Summer Stay
This was our second year staying at this sweet little cottage. It is everything we need - great location, clean, and allows our pups to join us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melodee R., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2024
Stay was great. Comfortable beds and couches. Beach was beautiful. Safe neighborhood. Great ice cream and entertainment for children and adults. Fireworks could be seen from the beach at night. I would recommend this vottage and would stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Watch daughter graduate / spend time with family.
Location was great !!! Perfect for stay Wish there was outside games to play cornhole etc very nice front yard would be perfect to hang out, sheet and towel thing kinda crazy and only one dish towel I wish there was Tupperware to put food away in Brett was very nice and helpful no issues with getting in house overall I really enjoyed myself. Love that you had a couple beach chairs
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kacey P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beach weekend
Great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

PJ J., Springfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Cute Cottage in a Quiet Location
This cottage is so adorable and just a short walk to the beach and a local convenience store. This makes it easy to park the car and just walk to get coffee and such. We stayed in October so not much open this time of year, but we were in the area for a family wedding so not much time to hang out anyway. This was the first time I've rented on Vrbo, so I wasn't sure what to expect as have read a lot about obnoxious owners with tons of rules, but Brett is super-chill with only a couple of things asked that are doable and appropriate. It for sure is a seasonal issue, but I have to say that the oak tree that hangs over the house dropping acorns on the roof at night got to be a lot the first night we were there as the noise woke us up a few times. The acorn adventure ended up becoming a joke at the wedding. Fortunately, the tree seemed to settle somewhat so not as bad on the second and third nights. This is really quiet neighborhood, which I'm sure is lively in the summer, and offers a great retreat in any season. I'm so glad I took the risk and rented this cottage. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G., Enfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb!
The cottage was absolutely adorable. Very clean and new, inside and out. It had every amenity, just like home. You can see the beach/ocean at the end of the street. And any questions we had, the host replied right away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage in a great location
We had a fun few days in this little cottage. Appreciated having two bathrooms and the mini mart next door was perfect (not noisy or bothersome at all). Fun walk to the beach. We only wished the beds had box springs for support. Overall a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Awsome
Brett was a great host. This little gem is perfect get away. Close to the beach.House was super clean.Plenty of room.will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

danielle n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Salt and Lyme get away
Very cute and clean cottage. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen well stocked with dishes and everything needed. Loved the deck and private yard. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer at the beach
It was just what my husband and I needed, we had a great time! The cottage was clean and had everything we needed for our stay! The location was perfect, a nice easy walk to the beach and also close to Mystic, Niantic and Old Saybrook for restaurants, shopping and sightseeing.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing week
We stayed for the 4th of July holiday. We had an amazing week. The house was exactly what we expected. So close to the beach, lots for the kids to do, wonderful memories made!! Brett was great as a host and we can’t wait to come back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and relaxing.
The tiny cottage was perfect. The second half bath was very handy. We had more than enough room and my daughter loved sleeping on the futon in the enclosed "porch". I cooked and had everything I needed pots, pans, and blender. We brought extra TP and paper towels, but did not need them. Do bring napkins, tissues, extra bottled water, and your vaca state of mind. The beach is a nice walk down the block, the neighborhood was quiet and dog friendly. The beach chairs were wonderful and though the beach is small, there was always plenty of room for all. Highly recommend this property. The only problem, was we did not want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Property met our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

LAURA A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place !
My daughter and I live in CT but needed a place to stay for a few days, while we had some work done at our house. We decided to pick a place close to Mystic so we can plan a day trip. We found this cute cottage house in Old Lyme which is walking distance to the beach. The place was very clean and comfortable. Besides Mystic Aquarium and the shops, we visited the outlets for more shopping in Clinton CT. If you enjoy hiking there are plenty of trails and Ferry Landing state park if you enjoy fishing. We would of gone to Mohegan Sun for the day but we had our small Min Pin with us. The owner Brett is very friendly and responds to text messages very quickly. I am definitely interested in going back again !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
My family and I stayed at Salt n Lyme for almost two months. Brett was very accommodating and responsive throughout our stay. The house is comfortable and well cared for. You can’t ask for a better location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Great place in a great location. Walking distance to beach and only a short drive from great restaurants and shopping. Two convenience stores are a close walk away. House was very clean was a joy to stay in.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H., Kensington, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little beach cottage
This cottage was perfect for us. Much more spacious than the pictures show. The beds were comfortable and the ac was great for the super muggy evenings. Coffee pot was a BONUS. The huge deck… block it off and it was the perfect playpen for my baby granddaughter visiting for the day. It’s near a busy street but we didn’t hear anything at all. So unexpected - in the BEST way!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, clean and close to everything!
This cottage was perfect for a family vacation or girls outing! We didn’t need the car to get food (convenience store), beach, and restaurants. There is an arcade and carousel nearby too! The house was well appointed and very clean! Just bring your own towels and linens and your set! Brett was very easy to communicate with. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JP G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We were looking for a spot to hold up for a few days to recharge and escape and this place fit the bill. Walkable to the beach and some casual local eateries that were better than expected. Easy drive to state parks and Mystic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
This cottage has alot of character. It's very comfortable. It was the perfect place for a little get away...we enjoyed the inside and the lovely Deck out front.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation rental
The house was just what I needed for me, my daughter and our dogs. The beach was 5 minutes down the street. The area was nice to walk our dogs. . I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Thank you Brett! I hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Zachary Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Last minute beach vacation
We booked this cottage for a last-minute family beach getaway, and overall it worked out great. It was big enough for our family (our 2 kids shared a bed) and pretty close to the beach, although we were surprised it was adjacent to a convenience store and catty-corner to a gas station. Our kids loved biking to the beach and around the neighborhood, and especially loved the carousel just down the street, which is such a treat. Brett was extremely responsive, and is a caring host. I know he's still working out some kinks with the rental (eg: the recent remodeling wasn't 100% complete) and I'm confident this place will continue to improve over time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome week away with family!
We booked a last minute vacation for a week away and we were looking for something within driving distance, allowed dogs, and close to the beach. This house was the perfect little cottage. Walk next door to the convenience store, everything in this little beach town was right on our street including the entrance to the beach. The kids loved the arcade, ice cream shop, crepe breakfast spot, little stores, carousel, and they have restaurants (all right on our street). Very family friendly and felt safe. Close driving to fun activities including a children's museum, tons of restaurants, mystic aquarium and dinosaur place. The owner Brett was very responsive and quick to get back to any and all questions we had during our stay. All appliances and furniture were new and in great condition. Very clean and updated cottage. Would definitely come back and stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022