Title: Vacation Starts Now! Pet friendly, beach fun 5 min away! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Vacation Starts Now! Pet friendly, beach fun 5 min away! Family-friendly holiday home in New London ## Photo gallery for Vacation Starts Now! Pet friendly, beach fun 5 min away! ![Interior - Vacation Starts Now! Pet friendly, beach fun 5 min away! (New London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82795300/82795228/b5383950.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Vacation Starts Now! Pet friendly, beach fun 5 min away! (New London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82795300/82795228/6bbda18a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Vacation Starts Now! Pet friendly, beach fun 5 min away! (New London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82795300/82795228/w1080h704x0y11-e9209772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Vacation Starts Now! Pet friendly, beach fun 5 min away! (New London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82795300/82795228/27b72e76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Vacation Starts Now! Pet friendly, beach fun 5 min away! (New London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82795300/82795228/51facc59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Beauty and the Beach, experience a tranquil retreat within walking distance to Ocean Beach Park. Stroll along Alwife Cove or enjoy the nearby attractions such as Historic Mystic and Mohegan Sun. You can also explore hiking trails or simply unwind with a beach pass included. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71812 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Vacation Starts Now! Pet friendly, beach fun 5 min away! Welcome to Beauty and the Beach, where you can come and relax with the whole family or come alone to get away from the busynesses of life! \*\*Beach Pass included!!\*\* The property is located within a 6 minute walk to Ocean Beach Park and a block away from Alwife cove. With all year recreation. we are located within a short distance to: \- US Coast Guard Academy \-Naval Submarine Base \-Historic Mystic \- Mohegan Sun \-Amazing Beaches and parks \-Great dining experiences \-Hiking Come and embrace the New England Salty Life! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 8 steps to reach entrance - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Kayak - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - 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25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load the dishwasher Take out the rubbish Ensure the beach pass is hung up , if you take it accidentally there will be a $250 fee for replacement. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please observe indoor and outdoor quiet hours after 1000pm. No Fires outside as it is illegal ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ## About the area Located in New London, this holiday home is near the beach. Some of the area's popular attractions include Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Mystic Seaport. Travelling with kids? Consider Ocean Beach Park, or check out an event or a game at Mohegan Sun Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our New London travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-London.dx1363) [View more Holiday homes in New London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-London-Private-Holiday-Homes.d1363-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.31632%2C-72.09827&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Kc3BNO5OdrDQHrHbq8-dbBhdRsA=) New London, CT ### What's nearby - ![Ocean Beach Park showing a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071449/2944a463-a227-40ba-9181-92798bdaffa6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ocean Beach Park 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Neptune Park Association Beach 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Waterford Beach Park 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Pequot Chapel 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Mitchell College 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - New London Union Station 12 min drive - New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) 24 min drive ### Restaurants - Cumberland Farms 3 min drive - NV Bakery & Market 5 min drive - Bamboo House 12 min drive - Ocean Pizza 4 min drive - Dunkin' 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vacation Starts Now! 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan G. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away Lovely stay wjth the ladies of the family as we shopped and explored Mystic, Old Mystic and great eatery's ##### Susan G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eddie M. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Two night stay in New London Staying at this home provided a great home base to explore a few activities in the area. We were able to use the kitchen for meals & relax together once the day was complete. The location within walking distance to the beach was ideal for walks/runs and listening to the waves of the ocean. The host was kind & responsive - we would stay here again! ##### Eddie M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethany H. 13 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Get Away This house was perfect for a girls' weekend away. The house was pristine, there was plenty of linen, and the kitchen was very well equipped. There were plenty of games, some books, and a tip board for guests to leave each other suggestions and reviews for local attractions. The bottled water, breakfast bars, and popcorn were a great added touch and we loved the "take a bottle, leave a bottle" wine rack! We were 5 adults and a toddler and had plenty of room to spread out (with a much appreciated and easy to use baby gate at the top of the stairs). One thing we didn't realize before booking was that the room with two beds can only be accessed through the king bedroom. This was not a problem for us at all, just something to note. While we didn’t make use of it, the playscape in the back was great, and it's a good sized yard for kicking or throwing around a ball. It's not often hosts go above and beyond to make a rental feel like home, but these hosts nailed it. Looking forward to booking another stay in the future! ##### Bethany H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KD L. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute home with nice touches Adorable vacation property. Close proximity to the beach and attention to details for visitors unfamiliar with the area. ##### KD L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy P. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Terrific home and it worked out perfectly for our group of 5 adults. Thank you for sharing it with us!! ##### Nancy P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justine V. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break The owner reached out to welcome communication when I reserved the house. He was very happy to answer questions and was quick to fix the minor issue we had upon arrival. The house was clean and accurately fits the description. We highly recommend. ##### Justine V. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Steve M. 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Owner goes out of his way to provide everything needed for the stay as well as some snacks and coffee options Nice property that just needs a little TLC . Basement and garage could be a little cleaner, as the laundry is in the basement. Back patio needs some help to be usable. Bedrooms on 2nd floor are very nice as is the shower. First floor furniture just needs an update. Dining area is a great place to hang out. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e15f388e-32a2-4f8c-9571-6bb1b4ca7ec9-1752872085234.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c0e4f803-652e-4a11-8743-e51e77c59cef-1752872091330.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e80c2ac5-7946-4521-a498-3eecc09a1f5b-1752872092877.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/14398f07-bac6-46ad-8e5b-cc404fcf5151-1752872092232.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Steve M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lydia D. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location This house is adorable and the living spaces/kitchen were perfect for our girls trip. The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is due to the yard & decks state. The photos make it look a lot more well kept & also show a balcony with a nice table that we looked forward to hanging out on but neither the deck (dirty) nor balcony were useable (balcony had a written sign telling us not to use it and there were broken branches & no table on it). Besides those 2 things, this house was super clean, decorated nicely, and within a good driving distance to the beach!!! Beach towels were provided & the bathrooms had body wash, shampoo, and conditioner ready to go. ##### Lydia D. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ---