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Home on the sound

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Beach
Beach
Living area
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Home on the sound

Welcome to our charming two-bedroom duplex located right across the street from the Long Island Sound in West Haven, Connecticut! With stunning water views and a prime location, this rental is perfect for couples, families, or friends looking for a relaxing getaway.

The duplex features two cozy bedrooms, one bedroom with a comfortable queen-sized bed, fresh linens, and plenty of storage space and another smaller bedroom with a twin day bed. The open-plan living area is perfect for unwinding after a day at the beach, with a comfortable sofa, a large flat-screen TV, and a dining table for four. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances and utensils you need to cook up a delicious meal, including a stove, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and toaster.

But the real highlight of this rental is the outdoor space! Step out onto a deck and soak up the sun while taking in the stunning water views. You'll also have access to a shared backyard where you can lounge, play games, or even grill up some burgers on the BBQ.

With a prime location just steps from the beach, you'll have plenty of opportunities to swim, sunbathe, or take a stroll along the shoreline. And if you're looking for more things to do, the duplex is also close to a range of restaurants, bars, and shops.

Book your stay today and experience the best of West Haven!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

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
West Haven, CT

What's nearby

  • Sandy Point Beach - 8 min walk
  • University of New Haven - 5 min drive
  • Yale University - 6 min drive
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Shubert Theater - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • New Haven Union Station - 12 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zuppardi's Apizza - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Elm Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elm Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stowe's Seafood - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home on the sound pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Home on the sound?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home on the sound?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home on the sound located?

Situated in West Haven, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sandy Point Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Yale University. Oak Street Beach and Savin Rock Conference Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Home on the sound Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

mtmagpie 1.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and cozy!
This was a greay stay and the property was really cute and cozy. It is an upstairs portion of a duplex
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tristyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place good location
I really enjoyed staying here and the apartment was really nice. The only complaint I have is that there was a pair of underwear with poop stains in the dryer left. The silverware was also all dirty and sticky and had stains all over them
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Great; Unit not so much
Booked this for myself, spouse, & 2 teenagers. PROS: Location excellent--short walk to beachfront, only a mile to the boardwalk itself; clean and plenty of linens; host was friendly. CONS: The listing was inaccurate. There is no deck to enjoy water views, just a front porch that just gives you a street level view. The master bedroom is listed as having a queen and a twin. Nope, just a Queen. There is a foldaway in a closet in the front room. To use it, you'd have to rearrange the bedroom. The mattress was terrible. The listing also failed to mention the steep and narrow stairway to the 2nd floor (luckily I saw that in another review) & didn't mention that you can't park on the street during beach season or you get towed. The only parking is a space next to the garage, which only fits 2 cars is they aren't both SUVs (like ours and the other renters was) or park parallel in front of the garage. Portable AC units in the main area and the two bedrooms. However, as soon as you left an area with AC, like to go into the kitchen or bathroom, it was hot and humid. Shower leaked thru the ceiling into unit below. Owner did repair next day, but it was a stop-gap. Hope they get a plumber. Washing machine doesn't work. It doesn't spin. Didn't know until we already had a load in there. Dryer vents back into room. We took laundry to relative's to dry. No instructions as to what to do upon leaving, so we just did what we've done at other rentals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home on the sound
Great location!! Safe neighborhood. Short walk to the beach. Plenty of stores and restaurants nearby. Clean place. Plenty of linens.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrik H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great week near the beach
We really enjoyed our stay. It was a great clean and welcoming place to stay in and we definitely will come back the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and cute stay close to the beach
Overall, I'd enjoyed my stay here. Pros: The apartment was clean, comfortable and had all the necessities to get through. It was close to the beach and had a nice front sitting area with a view of the water. Cons: There wasn't much initial communication with the property owner. I had to reach out upon arrival to ask how to access the property (i.e. key placement and lockbox code), where to park, and receive WIFI information. None of that information was provided in advance. There was also no warning that the apartment was located up a steep and narrow staircase. This is necessary information for those with mobility issues and should have been referenced in the listing. Also, the access to the beach was blocked as it was under construction. The street in front and the view were blocked. I understand that the owner can't help public construction but someone looking for a beach vacation would feel cheated if that is blocked during their stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Stay
The place was very cute, clean, orderly and exactly what we needed to visit friends and family nearby! Everything was comfortable, easy and as expected, with the beach nearby. A great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023