Central Connecticut Vacation Rentals

A Connecticut vacation rental makes the perfect home away from home for exploring this lovely part of New England. Visitors will find an array of Connecticut vacation rentals conveniently situated to enjoy everything from leaf peeping and antiquing to beach combing, hiking and casino gambling.

Coastal Connecticut offers a multitude of quaint fishing villages and sandy beaches. Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison is a great spot for swimming, snorkeling, and surf fishing. Rocky Neck State Park, near Niantic, has a nice beach and a salt marsh which attracts a variety of birds. One of the best swimming spots for guests of Connecticut vacation rentals is crescent-shaped Ocean Beach in New London. Harvey's Beach in Old Saybrook is great for those who prefer fewer crowds.

Chatfield Hollow State Park, near Killingworth, is perfect for hiking and exploring the area's interesting caves and rocky ledges. Gillette Castle State Park, in East Haddam, features a mansion that was built for actor William Gillette, as well as canoeing, fishing areas, hiking trails and picnic spots.

One of the most popular Connecticut vacation attractions is Mystic Seaport, the world's largest marine museum, with 17 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits. This fascinating living history museum features narrow streets lined with historic buildings, craftspeople demonstrating skills of a bygone era, more than 480 vessels, a collection of ship's figureheads, the world's largest collection of maritime art, and cruises on antique ships. Other area attractions for guests of Mystic vacation rentals include the Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center with its realistic recreation of the history and culture of the northeastern woodland tribes.