Connecticut Rental: The Best Lodging Option for a Connecticut Vacation

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 accommodations and vacation rentals conveniently situated to enjoy everything from leaf peeping and antiquing to beach combing, hiking and casino gambling. You can even bring along your furry friend to one of these Connecticut pet friendly vacation rentals.

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 is crescent-shaped Ocean Beach in New London, CT. 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 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.

Guests of Mystic vacation rentals can try their luck at the Mohegan Sun and the Foxwoods Resort Casino. Mohegan Sun offers 300,000 square feet of gaming, including slots, gaming tables, bingo, race book and a family entertainment complex. Foxwoods, the nation's largest casino complex, welcomes 40,000 visitors daily and features 350 gaming tables, 6,500 slot machines, a 3,200-seat bingo hall, sports book, concerts and Broadway shows. Both casinos offer separate non-smoking areas.

Other Connecticut vacation destinations include the beautiful Litchfield Hills, Housatonic River and Connecticut River Valley; historic cities such as Hartford, Danbury and New London; and picturesque towns such as Essex and Chester that retain their 19th century charm.

Whatever your interests, you're sure to find the perfect Connecticut vacation rental. For more alternative lodging options, try Connecticut bed and breakfast inns.