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Stay Above Our Antique Shop In The Ridgeview Suite @ Stony Creek Depot

Stay Above Our Antique Shop In The Ridgeview Suite @ Stony Creek Depot

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Stony Creek Depot is a corner property.
Covered entry porch is accessed from the driveway on Ridge Road.
The frist room you enter funcitons as a library/office.
The living room has comfortable seating and can be closed off via French doors
The sun room is bright and airy - with a 49" TV

Overview of Stay Above Our Antique Shop In The Ridgeview Suite @ Stony Creek Depot

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Branford, CT
  • Popular LocationStony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District1 min walk
  • Popular LocationStony Creek Museum3 min walk
  • Popular LocationBill Miller’s Castle7 min drive
  • AirportBridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Stay Above Our Antique Shop In The Ridgeview Suite @ Stony Creek Depot

The building (originally a pub for local quarry workers) was built in the late 1800s, with the upper residence added in the 1930s. We've renovated the suite (2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths) with modern comforts while retaining much of the original charm. The interior design aesthetic is a blend of new and funky vintage finds, carefully chosen to be age and gender neutral. With a large bright kitchen, office/library, wet-bar and laundry room, this suite offers many more amenities than a comparably priced B&B or hotel room in Branford.
It's a perfect space for family vacations, bridal parties, corporate and academic professionals who seek fully furnished, inclusive utilities and WiFi.

2 BEDROOMS | 1.5 BATHS | OFFICE | OPEN KITCHEN | LAUNDRY | SUNROOM | PORCHES

Property manager

Barbara Lucas
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Parents are responsible for childproofing.

Events

Events allowed
Inform owner of expected guest number

Pets

Pets allowed
Crate available. Leash required.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
OK outside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Inform owner of expected guest number
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this apartment is near the beach. Stony Creek Museum and Hyland House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Polished and Shoreline Trolley Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Anna Mia's, or check out an event or a game at Connecticut Sportsplex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 1 min walk
  • Stony Creek Museum - 3 min walk
  • Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center - 5 min drive
  • Bill Miller’s Castle - 7 min drive
  • Stony Creek Brewery - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Guilford Station - 10 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caius Farm Brewery - 7 min drive
  • Thimble Island Brewing Company - 7 min drive
  • Panera Bread - 10 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 5 min drive
  • Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Above Our Antique Shop In The Ridgeview Suite @ Stony Creek Depot pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay Above Our Antique Shop In The Ridgeview Suite @ Stony Creek Depot?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay Above Our Antique Shop In The Ridgeview Suite @ Stony Creek Depot?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay Above Our Antique Shop In The Ridgeview Suite @ Stony Creek Depot located?

This family-friendly Branford apartment building is located by the sea, just steps away from Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and Stony Creek Museum. Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Joann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort, Conversation, Charm in abundance
We 3 (mother, sister, adult daughter) arrived on a gray, drizzly afternoon. First comment by all: "So glad it's raining so we don't have to go anywhere!" the suite is so charming with unexpected artful touches throughout that there is no way one could not feel certain that this is a true "home away from home" for relaxing, recharging, and making new memories to last a lifetime.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stony Creek Stay
Our 2 night stay at the Ridgeview Suite exceeded our expectations. It was lovely to meet Barbara at the depot. She put so much attention and care to the property. So many surprising details and ameniites. I normally stay in hotels so was thrilled to find robes and slippers! Great furnishings and decor in every room. I slept so well. More space than we needed for just the 2 of us but lovely for having another couple over for a bit after dinner. We didn't cook but the kitchen was incredibly well equipped. Great location- a quick walk down to the Stony Creek Market which has the friendliest people and great breakfast and luck. (We were lucky enough that Stony Creek Market also had pizza night during our visit.) We hope to visit again for a longer stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation at stony creek
This suite was beautiful. Very clean and comfortable. Had a lovely kitchen living room den and two bedrooms. With two baths. A shower to die for. We will be back next summer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Wells H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!!
Great!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Lucas

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As Branford natives, we both are very familiar with the local area and enjoy renovation and preservation projects, and are happy to share our tales of what we learned about our building's history and character. Both fans of Big East Basketball, Claudio is a Providence Colleage Friar and Barbara is a Villanova Wildcat - so when it's March Madness, we are glued to the stats! After globetrotting in the yachting industry, Barbara's 15-year residence in Florida came to a halt when she relocated back to New England in 2008. As frequent vacation home renters themselves, we know what travelers expect when they arrive at their destination: clean comfort.

Why they chose this property

We renovated Claudio's childhood home in this great New England town and know that the shoreline real estate here is HOT! Together we merged our skill-sets on the Stony Creek Depot project to showcase our design aesthetic, expand our retail vintage business and secure a home in a highly coveted neighborhood. Our guests can book short-term stays in the spacious residential space to enjoy this wonderful little coastal village. Residents and tourists take in the beautiful Thimble Island views and nature hikes that are just footsteps from the Depot's front door. We love Branford and consider ourselves lucky to get a footing in the Stony Creek village, where properties often remain in the same family for generations. We are dedicated to helping this property flourish as a vibrant part of the community since it has a 100+ year history of adapting to commercial and residential enjoyment.

What makes this property unique

This property retains the original flavor of an older, coastal New England home, while bringing in some of the modern comforts that we enjoy and guests will expect in a vacation rental. Without having direct water views we are able to keep the price point a bit lower than higher dollar properties footsteps away, making it a budget-friendly alternative to a generic hotel room. Because we are also pet-friendly and only require a 2-day minimum booking (not a full week), Stony Creek Depot is a great weekend getaway retreat. We love using this residential space while we run our onsite, street-front business and we hope that making it available for short-term rental will enable visitors to appreciate the charms of the Stony Creek village.
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