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Direct Waterfront & Dock! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Waterford, CT
  • Waterford Speedbowl
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Crystal Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Direct Waterfront & Dock! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT

Updated throughout in 2024... Book your Summer 2025 Vacation now...

Your summer vacation starts here... Charming 2-bedroom cottage, nestled alongside the beautiful Niantic River on park-like grounds, located on the Riverhouse estate in Waterford, Connecticut. With park-like grounds throughout, the property includes access to 100+ feet of private, direct waterfront on the Niantic River. Guests can enjoy outdoor living with plenty of seating, a gazebo, and grill (accessories included). The lower-level yard with direct waterfront access, features a picnic area, SUP and kayak rack storage, and a fire pit.

The cottage sleeps up-to six people and has parking for two guest vehicles. The bedrooms are located on the first and second floors. Enjoy your vacation on the Connecticut coastline. Conveniently located halfway between Boston and New York City.

BEDROOMS: The first-floor bedroom includes a Twin/Twin bunk bed and a single Twin bed. The upstairs, primary bedroom includes a Queen bed. Located at the upstairs landing is another Twin bed. There is a Smart TV in each bedroom. An additional Single cot is available if requested.

KITCHEN: The fully stocked kitchen includes a full-size refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, crockpot, coffee pot, plates, cups, and utensils. Be sure to check out the spices and "odds and ends" cabinet.

BATHROOM: There's a full-size tub and shower and standard size toilet. Towels and guest toiletries included.

LAUNDRY: The laundry room is located on the first floor off of the bedroom and includes a full-size washing machine and dryer. Limited laundry detergent and dryer sheets included.

LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM: Enjoy the large sectional couch, Smart TV, 4-person dining table and chairs set, and fully stocked bookcase and games center.

Located up-river on the Niantic River, near Banning Cove and the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. Enjoy watching local wildlife, including bald eagles, egrets, swans, cormorants, deer, rabbits, and more. Perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts or families looking to explore the outdoors together.

Local Employers (appx. driving): Under 10 minutes to Dominion/Millstone. 10 minutes from downtown Niantic, East Lyme beaches. 15 minutes from the US Coast Guard Academy, Connecticut College, and Mitchell College. 20 minutes from downtown Mystic and Olde Mistick Village. 20 minutes from Subase New London, Electric Boat, Pfizer, UCONN Avery Point, and L&M Yale New Haven hospital. 25 minutes from Foxwoods Casino, Mohegan Sun Casino, and Backus Hospital.

Under 10-minute drive to Local Favorites: Cowlick's Ice Cream, Crown Pizza (taco pizza), Dunkin Donuts, Nana's Byrek (family-friendly, pizza/grinders), Filomena's Restaurant (Italian/live music), The Shack (breakfast), Flanders Bakery (Donuts), and Cafe NV Bakery (bagels and grilled cheese sandwiches).

The cottage is the perfect spot for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, or just relaxing and enjoying life on the Connecticut coastline. While primarily a Summer rental, the Cottage can be available for extended stays, just chat with Jessica.

Please note there are other dogs located on the estate and in the neighborhood. If you have any questions please reach out - we'd love to chat.

Dual-Jet Ski dock rental available for additional fee. Contact Jessica for details.

Parents and caregivers with young children: Need baby gear during your stay? Rent cribs, car seats, strollers, toys and more from BabyQuip! As seen on Shark Tank, BabyQuip offers clean, sanitized, safe baby gear. We’ve used them traveling and it makes a big difference! Visit https://www.babyquip.com/a/vb4x9d to make a reservation.

Owner occupied property.

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During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Flanders Plaza Shopping Center. Enjoy features like concierge services. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and a playground
  • 15 minutes by car from Mohegan Sun Casino and 14 minutes from Mohegan Sun Arena
Direct Waterfront & Dock! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT offers its guests a sauna, barbecue grills, and a garden. The family-friendly Direct Waterfront & Dock! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT also features a picnic area, concierge services, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jessica Patterson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 900 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 22

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
  • Note from host: Friendly pets ok. Contact with questions. Thx

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Charming Cottage
Charming Waterfront Cottage
Private Waterfront Charming Cottage

Direct Waterfront & Dock! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
CGA family weekend
The cottage worked well for us. Very close to the academy. Lots of beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Cute place, close to things, great host
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to the event we had planned. A very nice setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint little cottage
Everything was as described. Very peaceful and owners were great.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, Great Location, Excellent Host
We booked two weeks at this location while we waited for our permanent home in CT to be ready. The hosts have been fantastic, very communicative and flexible with us during our extended stay. We felt right at home immediately. The cottage is on the river and has a beautiful view. Easy access to restaurants and grocery as well. Thank you to Jessica and Scott for making our stay a great one, and for making our transition from FL to CT much easier!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Business
Nice and Quiet , Good for Sleeping while on Night Shift Outage work.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Plymouth, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, clean, comfortable cottage
Our small family group was seeking a quiet, conveniently located rental with a seaside vibe and an appealing living room/kitchen spacious enough to have a few nearby relatives spend time with us there, and this property was perfect. The parking was tight beyond the two spaces allotted, but the owner was flexible and helped us make it work. The grounds are beautiful, the beds are comfortable, the kitchen is well-equipped and the upstairs suite is luxurious (although renters should be aware that the carpeted stairs leading up to it are steep). Even though this is an older property and we arrived during a stretch of rainy weather, the home smelled good and we detected no trace of mustiness. We would be happy to rent this cottage again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place very comfortable
Nice weather was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F., Cincinnati, OH. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Cute little cottage with everything you need. Right in the river for great fishing! I was in town for work and was enjoying it so much I didn’t want to go to work:)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Overall the house met our needs. The only 2 issues we had were the ceiling fans were very dusty,we cleaned them and rhe musty smell of the interior that triggered an algeric reaction to several family members. A dehumidifier would do the property well. Other than that very nice stay and location was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Suited out family’s needs
Appreciated the pets being welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
It was a perfect house for what we needed. Fit our family of five comfortably. Property was beautiful.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable place to stay
We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage. There was plenty of room for the 4 of us. I really enjoyed walking down to the water and sitting in the Adirondack chairs watching the ducks swim by. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. The owner responded very quickly to our inquiries. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark D.

Cottage was beautiful with great views.Jessica was very helpful
Only stayed a short period
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xuefei

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
CT vacation
The cottage was very cute. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
a wonderful place
This was in the prefect location for us and we had a great vacation
Stayed 18 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Solomon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stay
Very cute and well stocked cottage. Owners were very quick to reply. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A., Saint Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway!
The cozy cottage was ideal venue and location for our family to visit our son at the nearby US Coast Guard Academy. The idyllic scenery on the banks of the Nantic River really enhanced the experience. Would recommend for any family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zabiel F., Waterbury, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
This location is great if you want to be close to Niantic, New London, and Mystic. You have many great beaches close by and the space of this 2 bedroom is perfect. The view to the Niantic River is a nice bonus. If you are looking for a quiet getaway, this place is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Seamless experience at this cottage. Nice location and owners were quick to respond
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect peaceful retreat!
Jessica's river cottage was the perfect weekend retreat! Great for a peaceful weekend spent reading by the Niantic or exploring the towns and beaches around Waterford/New London.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jannet Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
A quaint and Homie little river home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This quaint cottage was a perfect home base for exploring the area. It was about 15-20 minutes from all the activities/areas we went to. We took advantage of the river access and kayaked from the public marina in Niantic back to the house - a very nice kayak trip. The cottage was clean and well stocked. The owners were easy to communicate with. This was a great first time to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022