Well, if you have never been you need to start exploring it ! I started about 5 years ago when I felt that the Atlantic Ocean and Fire Island surf was too rough for my son at the time.
We decided to explore other waterfront options. My husband loves to fish and vacation usually means a boat or pier is a must have ! We came across a town called Old Saybrook – inside of Old Saybrook there is a private beach town called Indian Town…. It has 2 beaches and a marina and club house !
Beach house rentals run anywhere from 1700 and up where as 2200 gets you a waterfront 3 bedroom unit with central air. Walk out to the sound where the surf is calm and the kids can walk around and the area is protected with private security ! A super bonus for neurotic moms like myself.
BOATS WELCOME ! Fishing on the jetty is permitted with a license and you can take in the wonderful water views, salt air and fantastic friendly neighbors a true water side retreat !
A great escape from the concrete jungle ! I have explored other beach towns like Noank, Niantic and BeBe beach but I must say, there is something special about Indian Town !
Children selling hand made bracelets of yarn, fund raising for the local ice cream lady who recently had an accident and damaged her truck- Daisy is in rehab for her leg and will hopefully return to selling treats at beach and making kids happy.
This is a gem of a place and Real Estate is limited ….. However it has been discovered ! The mansions have arrived and they are getting bigger and bigger- unlike the NY Gold Coast or the Hamptons pretentious and obnoxious attitude, wealth exists outside those borders in a more down to earth, real and calm environment – where people are weather beaten, always smiling and enjoying life without the high heels and florescent nail polish !
This is a great place to vacation or raise a family. You may even want to build a mansion and stay a while. Just remember to leave the attitude behind.
Cut the bow lines , set sail and explore the other side of the sound !
ASK IMMA 
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