There is no other rental on the Connecticut shoreline that looks like this.

There is no other rental on the Connecticut shoreline that looks like this. Perched directly on Long Island Sound in Stratford's Lordship enclave, this 2 BR / 2 BA waterfront cottage is a one-of-a-kind creation: a hand-built world of exposed timber beams draped in living vines, a soaring double-height great room with a sweeping curved staircase, stained glass windows casting color across terracotta and hardwood floors, a stone grotto wall with indoor waterfall, and artifacts and curiosities collected from around the globe. Out front, a wood-fired pizza oven sets the tone before you even walk in. The sprawling tiled deck off the main living level features a retractable awning, gas grill, refrigerator, and sweeping views over the Sound. Unobstructed views from sunrise to sunset. Two bedrooms, two full baths including a whirlpool tub, full kitchen with breakfast bar, and washer/dryer. Short Beach Golf Course is moments away, as are local favorites Little Pub and Riley's. Available June through September furnished. $8,000/month; full summer at $28,000. Pets and smoking permitted with landlord approval. Not for the beige-and-neutral crowd. If you've read this far, you already get it. Book it, Danno.