Location: Connecticut < USA
What's close by? Everything!! Walk to Famous Lennys Seafood restaurant, Bud's seafood market, and the Indian Neck Liquor store. Take a cruise of the Thimble Islands. Hop in the car for the Owenego Inn (A great place to go have a waterfront drink), fine eateries throughout Branford, Pepe's Pizza (the best!) and the night life of New Haven, Yale University, Mystic Aquarium and Seaport, Foxwoods/Mohegan Sun casinos, and if adventurous, head to Newport or NYC which are both about 1.5 hours away.
What isn't close? Stress! Find comfort knowing that the daily grind will be left behind.