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last updated: March 2026

Now’s the time to secure your rental property so you won’t miss out on a summer vacation at the Connecticut shore! Imagine relaxing days swimming and sunbathing, taking walks along the beach, planning outdoor gatherings by the barbecue, and discovering your favorite ice cream spot.  

We've rounded up some of the state's top vacation rentals in the most popular beachside towns — and most of them have prime beachfront views. Get ready to book!

Bedroom with king bed and ocean view balcony with outdoor seating Bedroom with king bed and ocean view balcony with outdoor seating

Modern Shoreline Villa, East Haven

  • 8 guests
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 7 beds
  • 2 baths
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Dining room with large windows overlooking beach and water view Dining room with large windows overlooking beach and water view

Private Seaside Cottage, Old Saybrook

  • 6 guests
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 beds
  • 1 bath
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White house with red roof and large patio with seating and dining area White house with red roof and large patio with seating and dining area

Beach Home & Garden Paradise, Madison

  • 6 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
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Two white hanging rope chairs with striped and floral pillows on porch Two white hanging rope chairs with striped and floral pillows on porch

Trendy Bungalow Retreat, Old Lyme

  • 5 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 beds
  • 1 bath
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Open door to balcony with wicker chairs overlooking water Open door to balcony with wicker chairs overlooking water

Private Beach House, East Lyme

  • 12 guests 
  • 3 bedrooms 
  • 6 beds 
  • 2 baths
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Screened porch overlooking rocky beach, ocean, and houses with grassy lawn Screened porch overlooking rocky beach, ocean, and houses with grassy lawn

Direct Shoreline Cottage, Guilford

  • 6 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 beds
  • 1 bath
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Patio seating with cushions and umbrellas overlooking calm ocean and beach Patio seating with cushions and umbrellas overlooking calm ocean and beach

Bacio Del Sole Beach House, Fairfield

  • 7 guests
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 beds
  • 1.5 baths
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Outdoor deck with blue cushioned seating overlooking sandy beach and ocean Outdoor deck with blue cushioned seating overlooking sandy beach and ocean

Luxury Waterfront Home, Clinton

  • 10 guests
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2.5 baths
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Modern kitchen with wooden ceiling, island, stools, and marshland view Modern kitchen with wooden ceiling, island, stools, and marshland view

Designer Beach Retreat on Exclusive Cedar Beach, Milford

  • 6 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 beds
  • 1 bath
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Beachfront houses with red umbrellas and American flag on sandy shore Beachfront houses with red umbrellas and American flag on sandy shore

Beachfront Oasis, Old Lyme

  • 6 guests
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 beds
  • 2 baths
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Living room with glass doors overlooking ocean and balcony Living room with glass doors overlooking ocean and balcony

Beachfront Luxury Views, Clinton

  • 7 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
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Oceanfront deck with outdoor seating and view of beach houses along shoreline Oceanfront deck with outdoor seating and view of beach houses along shoreline

Home on Waterfront, East Haven

  • 8 guests
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
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Aerial view of marina with boats, houses, trees, and waterfront Aerial view of marina with boats, houses, trees, and waterfront

Beach Bungalow, Clinton

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 beds
  • 1 bath
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Waterfront houses with patios and chairs near a rocky shore under blue sky Waterfront houses with patios and chairs near a rocky shore under blue sky

Waterfront Beach House, Milford

  • 5 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 5 beds
  • 1 bath
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Two black lounge chairs with towels facing a sandy beach and ocean Two black lounge chairs with towels facing a sandy beach and ocean

Royal Oceanview Oasis on Private Beach, Clinton

  • 12 guests
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 6 beds
  • 3 baths
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Front porch with Beach House sign and colorful bird decorations Front porch with Beach House sign and colorful bird decorations

Beach House, Waterford

  • 6 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
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Bright living room with beige sofa, patterned armchairs, and ocean view windows Bright living room with beige sofa, patterned armchairs, and ocean view windows

Beach House on the Sand, Westbrook

  • 9 guests
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 beds
  • 2 baths
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Cozy bedroom with decorative pillows and ocean view through glass doors Cozy bedroom with decorative pillows and ocean view through glass doors

Oceanfront Home, Old Saybrook

  • 12 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
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Aerial view of coastal houses near sandy beach and water Aerial view of coastal houses near sandy beach and water

Waterfront Getaway House, Waterford

  • 8 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 7 beds
  • 2 baths
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Coastal living room with blue chairs and ocean view through large windows Coastal living room with blue chairs and ocean view through large windows

Soundscape Beachfront House, Clinton

  • 6 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
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Two-story beige house with deck and stairs under cloudy sky Two-story beige house with deck and stairs under cloudy sky

"Hop Skip and a Jump to the Beach", Old Lyme

  • 4 guests
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 beds
  • 1.5 baths
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White two-story house with American flag and exterior staircases White two-story house with American flag and exterior staircases

Beautiful Home Overlooking Long Island Sound, Old Lyme

  • 8 guests
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 7 beds
  • 2 baths
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Two-story white house with front porch, balcony, and greenery Two-story white house with front porch, balcony, and greenery

Beachfront Guesthouse, Old Saybrook

  • 4 guests
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 3 beds
  • 1 bath
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Blue house with lawn, stone steps, kayaks, and outdoor seating Blue house with lawn, stone steps, kayaks, and outdoor seating

Cottage by the Sea, Norwalk

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bed
  • 1 bath
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Bedroom with tufted headboard, white bedding, and sliding closet doors Bedroom with tufted headboard, white bedding, and sliding closet doors

Stunning Guesthouse Across from the Beach, Fairfield

  • 3 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bed
  • 1 bath
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Balcony with chairs and spiral staircase overlooking sandy beach and ocean Balcony with chairs and spiral staircase overlooking sandy beach and ocean

Waterfront Home with Rooftop Hot Tub, Fairfield

  • 6 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
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White Adirondack chairs around a fire pit near sandy beach and water White Adirondack chairs around a fire pit near sandy beach and water

Home with Private Beach, New London

  • 10 guests
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
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Designer Home Rental in Milford Designer Home Rental in Milford

Designer Home, Milford

  • 6 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
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