Stephen's Guidebook
Food scene
Get some ice cream and a lobster roll! You won’t be disappointed :) And it's right down the road!
16 residents recomanen
Hallmark Drive In
113 Shore RdGet some ice cream and a lobster roll! You won’t be disappointed :) And it's right down the road!
Historic inn and restaurant dating back to the 1700’s located in the charming town of Essex. Definitely check out the tap room for live music and get a famous Revolutionary Ale!
49 residents recomanen
The Griswold Inn
36 Main StHistoric inn and restaurant dating back to the 1700’s located in the charming town of Essex. Definitely check out the tap room for live music and get a famous Revolutionary Ale!
Surfridge Brewing Company East
6 Main StreetA west coast vibe and delicious beer, cocktails, and food!
One of the best restaurants around, with delicious fresh and local seafood.
25 residents recomanen
Fresh Salt
2 Bridge StOne of the best restaurants around, with delicious fresh and local seafood.
A delicious bakery/ deli with local and organic ready to go meals.
20 residents recomanen
Coffees Country Market
169 Boston Post RdA delicious bakery/ deli with local and organic ready to go meals.
Teddy's Old Lyme Pizza Palace
264 Shore RdGreat pizza and subs and walkable from the cottage!
The Stumble Inne
90 Halls RoadSports bar with great burgers and pub fare.
So much fun! Live music and outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs and individual fire pits. Great food and drinks as well.
13 residents recomanen
Scotch Plains Tavern
124 Westbrook RdSo much fun! Live music and outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs and individual fire pits. Great food and drinks as well.
An Italian market that has house made pasta and sauces, along with provisions such as cheeses, meats, bread, etc.
Gargano Pasta & Italian Market
75 Main StreetAn Italian market that has house made pasta and sauces, along with provisions such as cheeses, meats, bread, etc.
The Tea Kettle Restaurant
1395 Boston Post RdThe best breakfast spot in Old Saybrook!
The Hangry Goose
11 Halls RdDelicious breakfast place 10 mins away from the cottage.
Sightseeing/Activities
Rent a kayak, paddle board, or fishing gear and get out on the water 😎
18 residents recomanen
Black Hall Outfitters
132 Shore RdRent a kayak, paddle board, or fishing gear and get out on the water 😎
Carousel Shop
79 Hartford AveA 5 min walk from the house and great fun for all!
Museu Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville AveFlorence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme StSaybrook Point Inn & Spa - Luxury Connecticut Oceanside Hotel
2 Bridge StLyme Art Association
90 Lyme StThe best place for apple picking in September, and the absolute best apple cider donuts!
Scott's Yankee Farmer
436 Boston Post RdThe best place for apple picking in September, and the absolute best apple cider donuts!
Neighborhoods
Another charming little seaside town. Take a sunset walk along the Niantic Boardwalk and grab ice cream at Gumdrops and Lollipops!
13 residents recomanen
Niantic
Another charming little seaside town. Take a sunset walk along the Niantic Boardwalk and grab ice cream at Gumdrops and Lollipops!
A historic, quaint little New England village on the Connecticut river. Take a pleasant ride on the Essex Steam Train. A must see!
40 residents recomanen
Essex
A historic, quaint little New England village on the Connecticut river. Take a pleasant ride on the Essex Steam Train. A must see!
Visit mystic seaport for a bit of history, or mystic aquarium as it’s one of the best! Take a stroll down main street and see the drawbridge in action and taste the yummy food mystic has to offer.
98 residents recomanen
Mystic
Visit mystic seaport for a bit of history, or mystic aquarium as it’s one of the best! Take a stroll down main street and see the drawbridge in action and taste the yummy food mystic has to offer.
Old Saybrook
Great food scene, beautiful Main Street
The most picturesque, post card worthy village on the CT river. A must visit if you’re in the area.
32 residents recomanen
Chester
The most picturesque, post card worthy village on the CT river. A must visit if you’re in the area.