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Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cabin on the Niantic River!

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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

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Waterford, CT
  • Popular LocationHole-in-the-Wall Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationConnecticut College12 min drive
  • Popular LocationRocky Neck State Park13 min drive
  • AirportProvidence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)57 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cabin on the Niantic River!

Escape the hectic day-to-day life for a step back in time with this charming waterfront home on the Niantic River!

Built in the 1860s - this 4Br Cottage is loaded with 'Old World Charm'! Situated on the banks of the Niantic River, you can sit back, relax, and watch the boats go by OR you can also swim, kayak, or fish right from the backyard!

We are a 15 minute drive to Ocean Beach Park, Harkness Park, the Niantic Boardwalk, or Rocky Neck State Park! Also a short 15 minute drive to the USCGA & Mitchell College.

Property manager

Amy Davis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Note from host: One pet considered with specifics.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waterford

Located in Waterford, this cottage is on the waterfront. New London Ferry Dock and Ocean Beach Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. Tumbleweeds and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Waterford Speedbowl - 7 min drive
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 11 min drive
  • New London Ferry Dock - 11 min drive
  • Connecticut College - 12 min drive
  • Rocky Neck State Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 15 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crown Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cabin on the Niantic River! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cabin on the Niantic River! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cabin on the Niantic River! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cabin on the Niantic River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Flanders Plaza Shopping Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cedar Ridge Golf Course and Amtrak Beach. Waterford Speedbowl and Tumbleweeds are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cabin on the Niantic River! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time warp
An incredible gem: the family house on the shore you never had. Its trees, and the view onto the unbuilt side of the Niantic, makes you feels worlds away. Best outdoor shower east of the Big Island. Not just a "base" from which to do other things, it's a vacation in itself. Excellent, easy kayaking. Cool walk-in pantry, and lots of other throwback details in this 19th-century house. The photos will tell you if this is for you or not: it's not an investor property with all the latest upgrades. Note that the oven has been changed and it's now a more recent model from what was in the photos. Tall people may be oppressed by the low (7-ft?) ceilings. Note steep (though short) staircase to get to the bedrooms--might be an issue for the very young or the very old.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Family Home on the River
Enjoyed the uniqueness of the house and location. Note: House and grounds are very nice but not easy to get around if you are elderly and have problems walking.We were in our late sixties/early seventies, not easy getting up to second floor. Low ceilings and doors difficult for 6 ft people. We love the antiques, pantry and great supplies.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable old house
The tree outfront needs to be trimmed desperately. Turning out of the house was quite dangerous. The house was cute and old. It was a 15-20 minute drive to all nearby attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
My family and I had a fabulous time at this beautiful, charming, well-cared for home. Communication with the owner was excellent. We used the fire pit nightly, thanks to the generous stock pile of kindling and firewood. We made use of the kayaks and paddle board, and enjoyed trips back and forth across the river. We brought two bicycles, and the neighborhood was lovely to ride through, with very little traffic. Two of my adult children had to work from home during our stay, and the Wi-Fi worked very well. The eight of us slept very comfortably at night, and we would highly recommend this lovey home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
River property
Our family and dogs had a great time especially on sunny days. We brougt our own kayaks. There are quite a few steps to water, we also used the paddle board on property. We also fished. Great time. The property is rustic and charming.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Amy and the property manager were very prompt in responding to any concerns. The house has a large yard with plenty of room for lawn games. It is set back from the road with lots of greenery making you feel like you are in the country, as well as giving you privacy. Yet there were plenty of stores nearby for any needs that arose. Porch was great for morning coffee while enjoying the river view. We did not use the fire pit, but it was spacious and nicely positioned overlooking the river. Having access to the river and use of the kayaks was great although there were more steps than expected to reach the waterfront. Looking at the posted picture I thought the water would have been closer. There were also many places to see within a short drive, Mystic Aquarium, Niantic boardwalk, etc. New London is close by and has a ferry to Block Island if you want to take a day trip. My family is tall and found the beds to be short and uncomfortable. Due to the footboard they had to sleep diagonally. The cottage is old and has quirks but, overall is a nice get away from the daily routine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely time
The porch was essential and the house was a beautiful with so much character. The paddleboard and kayaks were great fun. The only downside is that the neighbors' docks (on both sides) prohibits having a dock and limits the size of the waterfront. The views from the porch and the adirondack chairs are spectacular. We saw so much wildlife, from horseshoe crabs to tiny bioluminescent comb jellyfish (which do not sting) to osprey to bunker fish. The house and the river were truly beautiful! The property managers were great too! They reached out a few times, making sure that we enjoyed our stay. We would highly definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
River stay
The house was so charming, the location was fantastic! The whole family was out on the river throughout the day. Location was 15-30min to many places we wanted to go, very convenient. Very delightful! Amy was always available and helpful, communication was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky
First walkthrough we were all a bit skeptical, however by night fall we were in love. As others have mentioned the ceilings are low and some doorways the guys had to duck down ~ we joke they left their DNA behind. It's a very unique set up and you can tell it has been in the family a long time. Definitely a place you never want to sell to outsiders. It certainly has history and many stories to tell Extremely clean! One of the best parts everyone agreed upon is that it reminded us of the camp our family used to own, nothing like a screen door closing behind you. Don't let the small amount of rocks/shells or floating greenery along the river fool you; walk out 10' or so and it's very sandy. Wish we had known this before we set out across the river to the small beach. Water shoes recommended, though we had no issues Only down fall were the beds; the guys in the family were a bit snug in the full/double beds, which is fully disclosed in the description. Absolutely would return if the beds were queen sized Highly recommend The Dock Reasturant ~ very simple with great fresh seafood
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The house is exactly as advertised: unique and spacious. We found everything we needed ready to hand, and Amy’s friendly communication was top-notch. Great convenient location for visiting the Coast Guard Academy. As long as you’re OK with stairs and the quirks of an older house, highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome waterfront property
We really enjoyed the firepit by the river. Communication with the owner was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oldie but goody
Quiet neighborhood in historic home. Beautiful view of Niantic river. Great fire pit and kayaks. Fans and A/C kept us comfortable. Beach took cash only ($35) but close to lots of things. Simple throw back to a time gone by
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Estee J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun stay!
Great location right on the river. The bedrooms are all upstairs and the shower is downstairs, but there's a toilet upstairs, so no late night attempts at scaling the stairs were necessary. The kitchen is fully equipped and we really enjoyed using the outside space to grill and play. We kayaked and took advantage of the beautiful weather while we could. The house is quirky and the history of it is really pretty amazing. It does get a little warm upstairs when it's really hot outside, but the basin room has AC and there's a mini split in the hallways. Use the fans to move the cooler air around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C., Simsbury, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a Special Place
My family and I loved the home, it's spacious and welcoming. The view was fantastic & the surrounding area is full of things to do. The firepit at night was our favorite thing to do while reflecting on the day & making plans for the next day. Never got to the kayaks out, but next year for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Barkhamsted, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Caring communicator
Amy was quick to respond to any inquiries, and was clearly invested in helping us enjoy the property! Firepit was our favorite spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming River House
The house had everything we needed, plus a river to explore and a chorus of birdsong in the morning :) Communication with the host was fantastic! Thank you Amy!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem for the right demographic
This is my first time renting a cottage/house. The house is described accurately in its listing. It has the quirks to be expected in an older house, but if you are okay with all the bedrooms on the second floor (ceilings are low and stairs are a bit narrow), you will fall in love with the charm. Thank you Amy!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic waterfront house
My family and I had a very enjoyable stay at Amy's house. We live locally and stayed there because some work was being done at our house. The setting is great -- as a local I can vouch that it's very centrally located to many amenities/attractions/restaurants, and the house occupies a beautiful riverfront. It's an older house, but is charming and a lot of care has been taken to anticipate guests' needs. Communication with the host was prompt, friendly and professional at all times. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik J., Coopersburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing place
We loved this house. It has so much character and was perfect for my wife, our two kids & I. I grew up in this town and was so exited to come back and spend time on the beautiful Niantic River. We swam and kayaked every day. The kids couldn't get enough of jumping off of the rocks accross the river. We loved it so much we booked it for two weeks next summer while we were there. Thanks Amy,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thanh H., New Haven, CT (USA)

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable Stay in Rustic Home
My family (my husband and I, set of grandparents, two kids 5, 4) created such wonderful memories at Amy's house. Communication with Amy was immediate, friendly, and professional. Check-in/out process was a breeze. The house itself is very old and historic, but provided all the comforts needed to enjoy a summer vacation for an active outdoor-loving family. Air-conditioning units kept things comfortable on hot days, but the breeze coming in from the LI Sound was enough to warrant sweaters in the morning! We spent 90% of the time outdoors and really appreciated use of the 2 kayaks, water toys, and life jackets. Kayaked right across the water to a small isolated beach, and also kayaked half a mile to another isolated beach. Location can't be beat - close to Niantic and Mystic. Really enjoyed visiting Harkness Memorial Public Park...gorgeous beach (no swimming allowed though). Spent one night making s'mores by the fire pit, and had countless cones at Cowlicks Ice Cream 5 minutes away. Cooked and ate most meals outside on the picnic table (kitchen is equipped with everything! and grill was very handy). Kids watched some Netflix when they needed some downtime, as adults did laundry in the cellar. Overall, Amy's house provided us the opportunity to have a special and comfortable vacation. Would not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T., Walton Hills

Liked: Cleanliness
Four family members coming back to our childhood roots!!!
This house was very comfortable we had four family members coming from Florida South Carolina and Ohio. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side but we managed to have a great time. My brother is a great cook and the kitchen was very well stocked with everything that he needed!!!! Amy the owner answered all my emails very quickly!!!! Great house for a large party. We would definitely stay there again. We all grew up in Mystic Connecticut and being there in Waterford just felt like being at home. Thank you again Amy for a great time😄
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gad K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Pleasure To Be Here Again
That was our second stay at this house during the July 4 weekend. I wrote a very elaborate review last year. Everything I wrote back then is still valid, so I won't repeat any - simply scroll down the history to read that review.

6/10 Okay

HELEN B.

Graduation Stay
The owners were very nice to work with but the property is very old and even though you can sleep 8 you run out of hot water during the first shower. Bedrooms are up very steep steps and the shower is on the first floor. The outside is very nice with a beach and kayaks.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on river
Great place, fantastic view very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
September vacation
Very nice location. House was not too close to neighbors. View was excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020