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.