Listing Owner
Member Since 2026
We are a family planning to be away on sabbatical and are looking for a responsible tenant or household to enjoy and care for our home while we are gone. Our home is located at 281 Peddlers Road in Guilford, Connecticut, and will be available for a fixed-term lease from approximately September 28, 2026 through May 15, 2027 (with a small amount of flexibility on either end as our travel schedule is finalized). We are looking for one tenant or household for the full lease term only. This is our personal home—not an investment property—and we are hoping to find someone who will appreciate it as much as we do. It is a fully furnished, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath contemporary post-and-beam home set on 1.87 private, fenced acres on a quiet street. The house is filled with natural light and has a warm, peaceful feel that makes it especially well suited for someone looking for a comfortable, high-quality temporary home. The layout works especially well for a sabbatical, remote work, or temporary academic/professional stay. The home includes: a spacious first-floor primary suite two upstairs bedrooms a dedicated office/work space a bright living room and dining room a beautifully updated kitchen with induction cooktop, farmhouse sink, and double steam oven combo a recently renovated primary bath with jetted tub and oversized rain shower a second main-level full bath with a steam shower washer/dryer central air a usable basement area a fenced yard The location is also very convenient. We are: approximately 20 minutes from Yale minutes from I-95 about 5 minutes from the historic Guilford Green close to grocery stores, Target, and other everyday essentials We expect this home may be a particularly good fit for: visiting faculty or staff researchers medical professionals remote professionals or a household in transition that needs a comfortable, furnished home for a defined period Rent includes all utilities and key home services, including: Wi-Fi oil heat electricity lawn care fall leaf cleanup trash pickup pest service A few important notes: the garage will not be available for tenant use the fireplace and wood stove will not be available for use no pets no smoking no subletting or short-term rental use renter’s insurance will be required credit / background / income verification will be part of the process Because this is our home and will remain furnished with our belongings, we are looking for someone who is respectful, communicative, and comfortable treating a home with care. If you think this could be a good fit, we’d love to hear a little about you, your timing, and what brings you to the area. We’re happy to provide a video walk-through or schedule a live virtual tour to help you get a full sense of the home.
6 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing
Yale University
New Haven | Middletown
Comments: Fully furnished Guilford home ideal for a sabbatical stay—private, light-filled, and thoughtfully updated, with office space, fenced yard, all utilities included, and easy access to Yale and the shoreline.
Comments: Rent includes all utilities and key home services, including: Wi-Fi Electricity Lawn care Fall leaf cleanup Trash pickup Pest service. Oil for heat is NOT included and will be tenant's responsibility.
Comments: garage parking is not included, and the fireplace and wood stove are not available for tenant use.
1 old, friendly cat. If not interested in taking care of him, we will re-house him while away.
Furnished
High Speed Internet
Wi-Fi
TV
Printer
Balcony or Patio
Dedicated Parking
Backyard
Stairs
Air Conditioning
Gym
Oven
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Washer
Dryer
Comments: The main level features a bright living room, dining room, beautifully updated kitchen. Renovated en-suite bath featuring a jetted tub and oversized rain shower. A second full bath on the main level includes a steam shower.
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Listing Owner
Member Since 2026
Comments: Available late Sept /October 1–May 15, 2027 (± a few days). One tenant/household for the full term; lease is fixed and non-renewable. Dates have limited flexibility at start/end only.