The Homestead

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The Homestead

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Homestead in Madison offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, wardrobe, and work desk, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free bicycles. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, lounge, and picnic area. Free on-site private parking is available, along with electric vehicle charging. Delicious Breakfast: A buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. The property staff provide excellent service and support, highly praised by guests. Prime Location: Located 25 km from Tweed-New Haven Airport, The Homestead is near attractions such as Thimble Islands (21 km) and Yale University (30 km). Guests can enjoy cycling and explore the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Antonia
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    “The property has unique style and is amazingly maintained! Every little detail is perfected!”
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room was lovely, facilities were great the owner and manager were lovely and even booked a restaurant for us snd advised us on what to order ! Amazing place to stay”
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Superb!. From the moment we arrived until we left the experience at the Homestead was exceptional. Beautiful renovated house with large spacious rooms full of eclectic stuff collected by the owners. Spotlessly clean and had everything we needed...”
  • Juntika
    Thailand Thailand
    “Nice interior/decoration of the place. Comfortable beds. Great atmosphere. And very close to the beach and good restaurants.”
  • Jonb_sa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything- but especially the attention to detail in equipping the entire property with anything you could need”
  • Katrin
    Germany Germany
    “Everything Once there, we immediately felt at home. We were very warmly welcomed, we were shown the house and our room. There was a handwritten card waiting for us, with which we were once again welcomed. I can not even write down all the little...”
  • Barbara
    United States United States
    “The Homestead is the perfect place to stay and relax! Staff is exceptional! It is for sure the most beautiful place that we have stayed at!!!”
  • Carmen
    Spain Spain
    “THE DECORATION WAS AMAZING, THE FABRICS, THE DETAILS IN EVERY CORNER OF EVERY ROOM. THE SLEEPINGROOMS HAD ALL THE AMENITIES YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM A TOP LEVEL HOTEL, PLUS MORE. COZY AND CHARMING ROOM WITH EVERY DETAIL TO MAKE YOU FEEL AT HOME. THE...”
  • Carolyn
    Ireland Ireland
    “Such a lovely place to stay, comfortable and relaxing and close to the town and beach. The owner and staff are lovely and really make you feel as comfortable as you would in your own home.”
  • Anne
    United States United States
    “The Homestead is a warm, homey, classy establishment. The inn keepers, Ellen, Kate and Ray, provided anything we wanted and were engaging, yet we hardly knew they were there! For breakfast we enjoyed their homemade peach scones and egg bites,...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Homestead Bed and Breakfast

Company review score: 9.9Based on 106 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Homestead has been in operation by the Guardiano family for over 30 years and across 3 generations. The house was originally built in 1958 with extensive renovations recently completed. It is now a perfect backdrop for your romantic getaway, girls' weekend, or family vacation. We look forward to hosting you and providing you with a unique experience and exceptional service.

Property information

The Homestead is nestled along the coastline of Southern Connecticut in the town of Madison. Our modern accommodations in a quintessential New England town provide easy access to nearby beaches, unique boutiques, and wonderful restaurants. The Homestead is comprised of 10 guestrooms, each with its own private bathrooms. In addition to offering boutique accommodations to guests, we offer full house bookings (for up to 16 guests) for wedding groups, corporate retreats, or family getaways. Several common areas are available to guests including a comfortable living room with a fireplace, dining room, sunroom, and a beauty salon. Our picturesque grounds feature 2 firepits, patios, and a deck along with beautiful gardens, perfect for picnicking.

Neighbourhood information

The Homestead is located in the seaside town of Madison, CT. Nestled along the Connecticut shoreline, our guests enjoy easy access to beaches and state parks. Meander the quaint shops of our downtown area and delight in the extraordinary culinary fare from local restaurants. Just a quick drive away, visit other shoreline villages including Guilford and Old Saybrook. Visiting via train? We are just a short distance from the Amtrak/Shoreline East station with transportation to/from New York and Boston along with easy access to Interstate 95.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Homestead takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, guests can be given day passes to access a beach that belongs to a private beach hotel.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Homestead in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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