Hawk's Nest Beach

Hawk's Nest Beach Hawks Nest Beach Family Resort To reach the cabins they traveled by steamer to the Old Lyme ferry landing or by train to the nearest stop at Black Hall Station.
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In 1895 Charles Garvin purchased waterfront property and built a log cabin for his family and a few bungalows for his greater Hartford friends. A farmer from White Sands area carried the people to Hawk's Nest Beach by horse and wagon along a cart path that is now Shore Road. The Black Hall Station was eventually moved to HNB and was slightly renovated to become cottage S12. In 1910, Charles Garvin

constructed a community store for the convenience of the summer residents, and in the modern form, is still the center of activity at the beach. In very early days the beach was named after seven huge hawks' nests in the nearby woods. Today fish hawks live in the neighboring marshes and you can see them swoop along the water catching fish in their talons. In spite of the devastating hurricane of 1938 and others that followed, one of the earliest summer places in Old Lyme grew into a well kept, family owned summer rental community. The resort is currently being run by the fourth and fifth generations of Charles Garvin. Come relax and have fun on the beach along the shores of Long Island Sound. We offer 48 summer vacation cottages (6 of which are winter rental homes) in the quiet town of Old Lyme, Connecticut. Hawk's Nest Beach is a New England resort that has been host for generations to families looking for a community oriented beach vacation, family reunion, or seaside home schooling adventure. Kids can swim, explore the beach, crab, ride bikes, kayak, meet new friends or participate in the many daily-organized activities. Weekly movies on the beach, scavenger hunts, homemade Soundview donuts and Friday kid's talent show are highlights for all ages. Adults can relax with a good book on the porch, play tennis, and stroll the waterfront or swim in the beautiful water

Makin' Memories 🎉❤️
07/07/2025

Makin' Memories 🎉❤️

Our favorite day of the year is here! Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July! (The schedule for the festivitie...
07/03/2025

Our favorite day of the year is here! Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July! (The schedule for the festivities is in stories).

Today marks 130 years of Hawk's Nest Beach! It's wonderful to think of the thousands of memories that have been made he...
06/12/2025

Today marks 130 years of Hawk's Nest Beach! It's wonderful to think of the thousands of memories that have been made here since 1895 ❤️

Last night's Strawberry Moon was 👌
06/12/2025

Last night's Strawberry Moon was 👌

We are ready for the Summer of 2025 and all that memories that will be made at HNB.
06/07/2025

We are ready for the Summer of 2025 and all that memories that will be made at HNB.

It's official, Garvin's is open! Come visit us 10-8 today and check out all the new merch. ⚓️ 🦞 ⛵️
05/25/2025

It's official, Garvin's is open! Come visit us 10-8 today and check out all the new merch. ⚓️ 🦞 ⛵️

It's Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer at Hawk's Nest, and we couldn't be more excited for the upcom...
05/24/2025

It's Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer at Hawk's Nest, and we couldn't be more excited for the upcoming season.

Today was a beach day, finally!
05/04/2025

Today was a beach day, finally!

Beautiful sky tonight over S Street.
04/23/2025

Beautiful sky tonight over S Street.

This charming beach house has a few weeks available this summer! June 21-28 price is $3500 and July 5-12 or July 19-26 ...
04/13/2025

This charming beach house has a few weeks available this summer! June 21-28 price is $3500 and July 5-12 or July 19-26 price is 4500. Please contact the Garvin Family at [email protected] for more information.

Summer availability at Hawk's Nest! Contact The Salty Cottage Company for more information and availability. More inform...
04/12/2025

Summer availability at Hawk's Nest! Contact The Salty Cottage Company for more information and availability. More information available at hawksnestbeach.com

Now is your chance to book that waterfront cottage you have always dreamed about. We have a rare opening, August 16-23. ...
03/20/2025

Now is your chance to book that waterfront cottage you have always dreamed about. We have a rare opening, August 16-23. Dont miss your chance to wake up to the sounds of the waves rolling in outside your bedroom window

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3 W End Drive
Old Lyme, CT
06371

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+18604341740

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