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
