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Step into this charming 1860s waterfront home, where old-world charm meets modern comfort. Relax on the banks of the Niantic River and watch boats go by or enjoy swimming, kayaking, or fishing right in your backyard.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cottage 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 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

Located in Waterford, this cottage is on the waterfront. Some of the area's popular attractions include Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. White Gate Farm and Tumbleweeds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Waterford travel guide
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Waterford, CT

What's nearby

  • View of old cobblestone architecture from the 1930s in Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme, Connecticut
    Rocky Neck State Park
    8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Flanders Plaza Shopping Center
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Cedar Ridge Golf Course
    6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Waterford Speedbowl
    7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    10 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    6 min drive
  • The Shack
    5 min drive
  • Burger King
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How much is parking at Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cottage on the Niantic River! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Flanders Plaza Shopping Center and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Cedar Ridge Golf Course. White Gate Farm and Amtrak Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely old home on the Niantic

We enjoyed this lovely old home and had a lot of fun kayaking and seeing the sights in the area. Amy was a wonderful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Water front charm

We loved the antique house filled with family treasures. We spent many peaceful hours by the firepit looking over the river. The location is great, close to restaurants and stores. Amy is a wonderful host, checking in with us to make sure everything was okay. Thank you Amy.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A magical trip to the past

If you have fond memories of catching fireflies, watching boats go by, staying at a safe, quiet place, this is for you. This house had such an interesting, quirky vibe-you could just tell that it had made lots and lots of wonderful memories. The host was amazing and accommodating, and the best thing about this, I think, was that it was nicely stocked with necessities and towels, bedding,etc. It was a little too difficult to get down to the river for the older members of our group but we enjoyed the fire pit and the view. Definitely not a cookie cutter place-this house had charm and character, and made for a memorable stay. We thoroughly enjoyed the location, .and the furnishings were beautiful. Seriously like stepping into the past. Very cool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This New England cottage is a slice of times gone by. If you love antiques and house features that carry a story, you will love this place. The ceilings are low, so 6' people beware. We had one in our group bang his head a few times until he got the hang of it. The shower is also set up for a more petite stature and is raised in a footed tub, so not for ones with mobility issues. The kitchen was well stocked with kitchen ware and spices. Floors are wonky and sloped, as expected in a house of this age. The beds are very firm, which is part of the reason I didn't go to 5 stars. We all had trouble sleeping on them, and our hips hurt. Even memory foam toppers would help. Also, look closely at the bed description. We had three couples, so it wasn't ideal, since only two rooms have double beds. The other rooms have bunks and single. The view of the river is very nice, and my favorite room was the dining room with the three sets of french doors with screens, allowing for a nice view of the water, and the breeze to come in the house. Lots of steps to the water, so again limited mobility for some. The outside, yard and bank seem to have some deferred maintenance, and could use some TLC. The house reminded me of relatives homes that have past, but held lots of memories. My grandfather also had a rope on the staircase for a handrail. Even though it was old, it was dust free and clean. It was easy to get to Groton for a wedding, and a huge plus that it permits dogs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A week in Waterford at a RUSTIC cabin

This is a very rustic cabin as stated in the description. I was slightly worried about all the extension cords and the lack of outlets. My mom is on oxygen and we had a hard time finding outlets to plug her oxygen machine in. The bathroom downstairs is very small and I would have appreciated a better picture of the tub. My 75-year-old mother stayed with us and could not get into the shower due to the high tub and did not shower the whole vacation. She also was not able to get up the stairs without help. They are very steep and not good for elderly individuals or small children. The place was clean and the owners were great to work with. We enjoyed our time in Waterford. Everything was close and lots of things for my grandchildren to do. If you are looking for a very rustic experience, close to the water, this is a great place to stay. The owners were great and very responsive to my questions. Had I known about the tub and seen how steep the steps were, we would have probably stayed somewhere else. I did recommend to the owners that they should probably share better pictures of the tub and explain how steep the stairs are in the description. We had very good communication throughout the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the charm of the house all the antiques were fun to look at
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend getaway

We truly loved this property on the Niantic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful house with an old cottage feel. The yard is great for games or hanging out. Its a few stairs to the water, but worth it! Close to so many parks/beaches. Amy is super responsive to questions. We really enjoyed our time here!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

Very Charming! Amazing property-

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed staying at this charming cottage. We enjoyed the kayaks, beautiful scenery, and the wonderful ambiance this property provides. We recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

We had a wonderful stay in Waterford. Coming from Florida, upon entering, we knew that we were in for a New England treat,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time here! The beds were very comfortable, the water pressure was great, excellent location. Thank goodness for the AC and fans as it was hot while we were there. The bathroom sinks have small faucets and the shower is in a clawfoot tub, which makes it a bit difficult for anyone short or elderly. The stairs to the second floor were pretty steep as well.The property is lovely; the stairs down to the water were more than initially expected. The river is great for kayaking and boating! And it has a sand bottom which made it nice for swimming.
Back yard is a lovely place to enjoy nature
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

A little bit of the cape here in Connecticut

This property was quaint and charming and the backyard was a little slice of heaven. My kids (all adults) really enjoyed swimming and kayaking in the lake. The owner was a dream to work with, great 1st time experience. And don’t miss out on the donuts in town, they were exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house and yard

We had a wonderful week at the house. The water was wonderful, our dogs loved playing ball and swimming in the river. The markings around the house were super helpful to for locating items. Perfect home away from home. thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Fara R.

A touch of historical throwback

We had the chance to spend Memorial Day weekend at this cottage, and were pleasantly surprised at how quaint and delightful our stay was. The house has everything you need at your disposal, with a touch of historical throwback. Being 5 adults in the house, we did not feel cramped at all, and the backyard made for wonderful bonfire evenings (s'mores included). The area itself is very nice and peacefully; adding to a perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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