A five-minute boat ride and the Long Island Sound separate this island sanctuary in Norwalk, Conn. from the hustle and bustle of city living. A private launch from the mainland property makes accessing the compound completely easy.

This recently renovated, 6,000-square-foot home naturally features waterfront views from every room. The island also includes a boat house with a guest bedroom and game room, a tea house with a wrap-around porch, a caretaker's cottage and a maintenance shed -- in addition to two private beaches.

Among the island's many notable features are a stone pier, protected harbor with a sea wall and a couple of sailboats. After a day on the water, nothing beats kicking back on the beach!

With five bedrooms and four baths, this second home works well as a weekend getaway or a destination for large gatherings. Tall trees surround the Tudor-style exterior and further the sense of solitude.