Furnished Guilford Retreat Near Yale | Late Sept 2026 thru May 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 30, 2026 through May 15-31, 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 (subscription required), 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.