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The Little Chestnut.
Located in Chester Village, this historic hideaway is buffered by the village parking lot and a running brook offering in-village convenience with natural serenity. Located above a delightful bookstore, thriving Main St is just seconds away complete with excellent restaurants, boutique shopping, and art galleries. The grounds are filled with floral planters with a wonderful little park across the brook. A picnic table and gazebo for your enjoyment. Last-minute one-night stays, please message us.
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Quaint 2br apt- 1 block walk to Wesleyan & Main St
Nicely appointed 1st floor 2 BR apt with mid-century modern inspired decor that is a cozy home away from home. House is 1 block from Wesleyan and 2 blocks from food/fun on Main St, so you don’t need to use your car to visit Wesleyan or get to anything in town since the location is very walkable. Laundry, dishwasher, tv with roku, dvd player and dvd’s, books, bluetooth radio, wifi, front porch and back yard seating, close to Rt 9, I-91, Rt 84, Hartford and short drive to beaches/shoreline/I-95.
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Romantic Getaway at The Lake!
Beautiful year round getaway! Relax and have a glass of wine by the lake. Wake early to enjoy the sun rising directly over the lake with a fresh cup of coffee. Enjoy direct lake access on a trophy bass lake including a beautiful dock. Hot tub overlooking the water open year round. Enjoy dinner in front of beautiful gas fireplace. Amazing sunrises and colorful sunsets. The location and amenities make for a fantastic romantic getaway for two! Centrally located 30 minutes from the Mohegan Casino.
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Get Back to Nature at a Modern Wood Clad Getaway
HAPPY SPRING… PEEPERS are singing. The spring birds are arriving and the crocuses are up. Hawks, cardinals, blue jays, bluebirds, gold finches and more are here. Beautiful hiking trails in the woods and along the beachfront. Great places to shop and eat or catch a show at one of New Haven’s renowned museums or broadway theatres or relax. Great restaurants along the shore. Enjoy! We want you to have a relaxing stay with us, free from worry. We are located in a private area, away from public.
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Modern 1BR Near Wesleyan & Main Street
Welcome to Middletown! We are sure you will love your stay in this newly renovated unit. This centrally located 1- bedroom apartment sleeps 2 comfortably with a large Queen bed with a TV and a futon in the living room for 1 more guest. This apartment is on the first floor. Full kitchen with laundry in unit. Bathroom has a tub. Off street parking available. Walking distance to shops and restaurants on Main Street, Wesleyan University (1-mile walk) and Middlesex Hospital. Easy access to Rt9t
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Spacious Studio in quiet neighborhood.
Quiet, rural setting. Surrounded by nature in a historic town. Spacious (500 square feet) private studio. Queen bed, fold away cot plus ( pack ‘n play & high chair upon request) Full kitchen & full bath. Large deck, off street parking. Conveniently located half way between NYC and Boston. You can be in either in about 2 hours, and an hour from RI beaches. A very central location, Connecticut has much to see and explore. Visit the CT & Housatonic River, plus our extensive shoreline.
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The Farmhouse
Enjoy staying at our charming Farmhouse in the heart of our working dairy farm. Our farm sits on some of the most beautiful hills in Cornwall with the famous Gateway to Cornwall view where you can see our dairy cows grazing in the grandeur of nature. Come say hello to the cows in the barn during milking or watch the herd cross the road evoking sites you might expect to see in small European farming villages. You'll likely see us on our tractors bringing hay and water to our cows!
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Cozy Comforts!
Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place. Completely open concept and fully renovated. Country living yet just minutes to downtown Middletown and Wesleyan University. Come stay at our home away from home! We are about 20-25 min from the shoreline or travel in the other direction and you’ll be in our state’s capital, Hartford. We are only about 10-15 min from Wesleyan and downtown Middletown for shopping and great restaurants! You don’t want to miss this one!
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Entire place to yourself Cromwell/Middletown Line
Welcome to Cromwell / Middletown line, open space condo has living room with smart TV, Wi-Fi and sofa bed connected with dining room with four seats, the kitchen is well stocked with all the amenities you need, 24 hours keyless access to the apartment, free parking. Washer / dryer unit on - site paid through a prepaid card. Condo is located near I 91 and Route 9 ramps and just minutes from shopping, restaurants and more, 5 min drive to Wesleyan University, Middlesex Hospital
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Penny Corner Airbnb
My place is located up the hill from Good Speed Opera House. The Opera House is on the same side of the river as my place. The folklore is that vacationers used to pay a penny to have their belongings transported by ox and wagon from the port at the river to this corner. A two family home built in 1884. The space is a ground level 1 bedroom apartment with private entrance. There is no TV in the unit, WIFI is available for your devices.
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River Barn, Sidewalk Stroll into Essex Village
The Coolest Airbnb in Connecticut (Conde Nast Traveler 2021) The barn is a perfect retreat. Ideal for those looking to take a break from city life or those working remotely. Would also make for a lovely place to call home while you are selling or renovating your own home. Couples, two good friends, singles, or a family with an older child will enjoy the configuration. It will also make for a lovely getaway for a couple with a newborn.
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Peaceful Farm Country Getaway
Relax in our peaceful and private attached apartment, where you can look out the window to see birds and deer nearly every day. There are hiking trails with amazing views just down the street and this is also a beautiful area for jogging or bike riding. Visit downtown Guilford for shopping at the charming Guilford Green or walking around the Guilford dock. Just 30 minutes from Middletown or New Haven and 45 minutes from Hartford.
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