Academic Rental - Fully Furnished Home 15 minutes from Yale University

Description

Located six miles from Yale University in the shoreline community of Short Beach in Branford, Connecticut, this 2,960 square foot two-story home with three bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, a home office, elevator, garage, and unparalleled views of Long Island Sound. The house is a 15 minute drive from the Yale campus and a two minute walk to the neighborhood beach. It also has its own waterfront access and great neighbors. This is a ideal spot for visiting faculty with family. Set on a private promontory, with a 180-degree view, in a welcoming community, the kitchen includes sub zero refrigerator/freezer, cooktop, oven, microwave, espresso machine and every small appliance you can think of, along with dinnerware, glassware and flatware for eight. Two living rooms with mid-century modern appeal, fireplace, dining room, one ensuite bedroom and a powder room make up the first floor. Upstairs you will find the primary ensuite bedroom, a third bedroom (ensuite), and a two-room office suite with anterior space that includes a fold-out bed. This home easily sleeps six. The house is equipped with all basic necessities: linen, appliances, dishes etc. It is centrally heated and cooled and has a wood burning fireplace. Outdoor patios surrounded by stone walls and terraces provide space for dining, as well as access to the water. In the spring and summer, you have use of the house’s kayak. While this house is great for a family, the proximity to water and a rocky cliff makes it not-a-great-fit for young children (i.e. under 5). Rent includes all utilities (heat/cooling, electric, water, cable and wi-fi), in addition to landscaping, snow removal and trash pick-up and monthly cleaning. Concierge services available upon request. Available August 22, 2026 through May 31, 2027 $5500/month, First month’s rent and security deposit of $2,800 upon signing