Vacation Rental Description
Located in the island chain known as the Thimble Islands, Pot Rock is one of 6 residences on a 10 acre island. All the Thimbles are private and access is provided by a launch service that runs on schedule during daylight hours. The Thimbles are best known as a protected yachting harbor and Pot Rock Island makes up the southeastern side of the main sheltered anchorage. The history/lore is that Capt. Kidd used the Thimbles as his hiding spot. The islands are granite out croppings and remind people of the rocky coast of Maine, but more convenient to New York. Pot Rock is serviced by city water but no other shore connected utilities can be found. There is propane for cooking, hot water and refrigeration. 12 volt solar lighting. and a small portable back up generator to run 110 volt occasional tools and the like. The house face south to wide open Long Island Sound. There is a floating dock on the sheltered side and a wooded path to the cottage. Cars are left on the main land. Trains run regularly to New Haven (9 miles away) with some additional cars going to Branford (2.5 miles away). Pot Rock is 1 mile off shore and a stay there is a some what remote getaway. This is not an overnight stop over. There is a one week min. length of stay. For supplies, 2 miles inland convenient to I95 Exit 56 there is a large full service super market.
Facilities
Peace and quiet. Tidal pool. Glacial pot hole. Fishing. Kayaking. Shore birds. Clamming.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Bradley-Hartford at 50 miles distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Branford at 2.5 miles distance
- Nearest Town : Stony Creek at 1 miles distance
- Travel Info: 90 miles East of NYC. Two miles south from I-95 exit 56. The Island is serviced by a launch. Free parking is open on the dock or street.
