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Furnished Guilford Retreat Near Yale | Late Sept 2026 – May 2027

Guilford, Connecticut, United States
Rates from USD $5900 | Monthly

House | Entire Home | House Sitting Negotiable
Available Dates:
From September 30, 2026 until May 16, 2027

Description

Spend the academic year in a light-filled timber-frame retreat on Connecticut's shoreline. Our family will be away on sabbatical from September 29, 2026 through May 15, 2027, and we are looking for a responsible tenant to enjoy and care for our home during that time. Located on a quiet street in Guilford, Connecticut, this fully furnished post-and-beam home sits on 1.87 private, fenced acres just minutes from the historic Guilford Green, Yale University, and the shoreline. The home combines architectural character with modern comfort, offering a peaceful setting for focused work, family life, or simply enjoying a slower pace of living. The heart of the home is a dramatic timber-framed great room with soaring ceilings, skylights, exposed beams, and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Adjacent living, dining, and sunroom spaces provide comfortable places to read, work, gather with family, or enjoy the changing seasons. The main level includes a spacious primary suite with a recently renovated en-suite bath featuring a jetted tub and oversized rain shower. The updated kitchen includes a farmhouse sink, induction cooktop, and double steam oven combination. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, a full bath, a dedicated office, and a loft space. The current bedroom configuration includes a guest room and children's room, though we can provide an additional twin bed or crib if needed for a family. The home is fully furnished and move-in ready, with central air conditioning, washer and dryer, a finished basement area with Peloton, outdoor parking, and a fenced yard. We have loved raising our family here and hope to find someone who will appreciate the home's warmth, privacy, and character while we are away.

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
4

Offices
1

Size
2,600 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
House

Availability

From September 30, 2026 until May 16, 2027

Minimum Stay

6 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Available September 29, 2026 through May 16, 2027 during our family's sabbatical. We may have limited flexibility on move-out timing depending on our travel schedule and tenant needs. We are primarily seeking one tenant for the full rental term.

Location

House in Guilford, Connecticut, United States

Closest University

Yale University

Nearby Universities
Southern Connecticut State University | Yale University | University of New Haven | Quinnipiac University | Wesleyan University
Nearby Cities

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.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Suburban
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Woods
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $5900 Monthly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: Rent includes Wi-Fi, electricity, lawn care, leaf cleanup, driveway snow plowing, trash and pest service. Oil heat not included. Tenant responsible for walkway snow removal. Professional cleaning before move-in. Additional cleaning can be discussed.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: Easy access to I-95, shopping, and daily amenities. Suitable for families with children. Outdoor parking is included. Garage access is not included, and the fireplace, wood stove, and pool are not available for tenant use.

House Sitting

I may need help while I am away

I may need help with my pet(s)

One friendly senior indoor cat. Caring for him is optional. If a tenant prefers not to, we will arrange alternate care while we are away.

Comments: Any house-sitting responsibilities are entirely optional and can be discussed separately. Our primary goal is to find a responsible tenant for the rental term.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Baby Furniture

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fitness

Gym

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Timber-frame/post-and-beam home with soaring ceilings, skylights, dedicated office, Peloton, renovated primary bath with jetted tub/rain shower, steam shower, fenced yard, and updated kitchen with induction cooktop and double steam oven.

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