Despite the very nice neighborhood and proximity to the water, the house had some unpleasant and unsanitary issues the week my family stayed there. When we arrived on Sunday, the outdoor trash was completely full and not due for pickup until Friday. The kitchen trash had attracted a swarm of fruit flies, as did the kitchen sink. The dishwasher was full of dirty dishes. The fridge water dispenser had some kind of leak we had to clean up. The third floor bathroom leaked water on the floor from a broken seal. The owner sent a plumber that required 2 visits and over 3 hours time to repair toilet. The second night my grandson saw a mouse run into the kitchen closet which we had to deal with. The next morning an offensive sewer smell started in the kitchen and soon permeated the premises. By late afternoon septic service was sent to pump out the septic system. Ants were present in the living room and had to be cleaned up. The cumulative effect of mouse, flies, ants, leaking toilet, smelly gas was truly unhygienic and nasty. It should also be noted, as others have, the house has safety issues for young children,as stairs are steep. The stairs outside leading to the water has no guardrail or gate before a steep drop.

It was lovely falling asleep to sound of waves every night. The house was comfortable and clean. The owners, Carolyn and Jon, were responsive and helpful. We had a great week.

Beautiful house! Views from all three levels are really amazing. The patio outside has great lounge furniture and huge umbrella for shade. Kitchen was well equipped. Great full size grill outside. Everything we needed for a great vacation. We never left! Thanks Carolyn and Bob.

My family and I had a wonderful week at this beautiful Westbrook beach house. The ocean comes right up to the house; it’s like you’re on a cruise. All you can see is water from all 3 levels. Job and Carolyn were great and responsive hosts. We would absolutely consider renting again!

This property was a fantastic shore getaway for my family. Wonderful location, could walk to grab a morning latte or a short drive just about anywhere. Low tide (and the few hours surrounding it) were perfect for playing on the beachfront and in the water. Great views from every level. My 2.5 yo and 4 yo had an amazing time. House was kid friendly. Kitchen had great amenities (and the best knives I’ve ever had in a rental!) Neighbors were friendly. Just a great vibe to the area. Wonderful, easy communication with the hosts with prompt responses. Wouldn’t change a thing!

Our stay at this property was generally wonderful. The neighborhood is quiet and very walkable and there are grocery stores and restaurants within just a few miles. And Mystic CT and Essex CT (you have to stroll the Main Street shops in Essex) are a short car ride away. The star of the house is the view from the family room, back patio, 2nd floor bedroom, and the 3rd floor bedroom deck. So gorgeous. There was a glitch when we arrived and the owners were super nice and responsive. We worked things out very quickly. Just a few things to keep in mind. The bedroom on the second floor is spacious, has a full wall of windows showcasing the water and spectacular sunrises and sunsets, but its floors are warped/slanted. You cannot see it but you can feel it walking around the bedroom. The main bedroom on the top level is cozy and the outdoor deck off the bedroom is fantastic for watching birds on the water or just looking at the waves, but the third-floor bathroom is tiny. It works for one person, but it is tight. Lastly, as some other reviewers have noted, the home is right on a small beach but the tide makes the beach unusable for most of the day. So, if you are planning to walk the beach, you’ll have a short window to do so. But - in warm weather, you can still sit on the back patio facing the water and chill out even if the tide is too high to be on the beach. In summary, we had a very relaxing time!

My family and I stayed in this beautiful home for 3 nights for my Birthday. The home was exactly as shown . The view was spectacular!! The home was cozy and elegant.. it had everything we needed for the weekend - off the deck and you had your toes in the sand or in the water depending on the tide. I will have great memories of this weekend!❤️

The beach house has immaculate beachfront views, clean, appropriately furnished and the host is very easy to work with and communicate. The neighborhood is quiet and very safe. It is also accessible to shops and stores that you might need during your stay. Overall this is a gem of a find for us and we will certainly be back to rebook another stay.