Vacation Rentals by Owner

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Guest: reg (Ellington, CT)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/17/11

We stayed the week of July 23rd and really enjoyed the area and house. The house was very clean, well equipped and close to the beach. The house was large enough for my family as well as my sisters. The upstairs was very hot but all the fans really helped. The kids loved running around outside and playing with the toys. When we left we had to pry the toy Woody from Toy Story from my 2 year old daughter because she loved it so much. The street was nice and quiet, felt very safe there. We would reccommend this house to anyone who wanted alot of space and relaxation.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Awesome Vacation

Guest: suat (bethel, ct)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

We stayed at this property for the 4th of July week and had a wonderful time. The house is very spacious and comfortable and has all the amenities you will need. The backyard was great for the kids to play in and the walk to the private beach and public beach/park were just a quick walk. The neighborhood is great, everyone was very friendly and downtown shopping/restaurants is a quick 5 minutes drive. Would highly recommend this property, we plan to stay there again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Great place!

Guest: Amy (Bethel, CT)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

This was perfect for two small families to enjoy the week. Walking to beach so close and easy. House was great, everything we needed. The Dittner's were there to welcome us and show us around. The house was very clean and organized. The only thing that keeps it from an excellent is no AC and the upstairs got really hot! They have fans there which helped.

Owner response:Amy, Glad you had a good time with family and your couple friends. I wanted to comment on the hot upstairs.I am so sorry! Suat and I ran through the house so quickly showing him where everything was that I must have forgotten to show him the Whole House Fan in the ceiling upstairs. We have been told by many that they were amazed at how it cooled the house down especially at night and with all the extra fans that it wasn't too bad. I hope this helps and maybe we will see you next year. Blessings... Michele

Recommended for:Families with young children, tourists without a car.

All the comforts of home!

Guest: Kim & Mike (Hebron, CT)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/03/11

If you want a comfortable house to relax in after a day at the beach, this is it. The house is clean and nicely decorated. If you like to do your own cooking while on vacation, like I do, you will be pleasantly surprised to find just about every utensil and size of bowl, pot or pan that you can imagine. We walked to the beach every day, enjoying lovely flowers on the way. It's a nice, private, clean beach with plenty of space. The neighborhood is quiet and great for walks, so we walked every evening. All the people in the neighborhood were very friendly and made you feel right at home. There is plenty to do in this area, but we just wanted to relax by going to the beach, cooking at home, watching movies, playing games, and taking walks. This was perfect for all of the above because the house is just a great place to hang out, inside and out. There is a two-person, canopied lawn swing in the back yard, lawn chairs and a picnic table to enjoy. Everything was clean and well-maintained. We really hated to end this vacation! Thank you, Eric and Michele.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Great house for families!

Guest: amccourt (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/15/11 Review Submitted: 06/23/11

My husband, twin sons and nanny recently stayed here and had a terrific experience. The house was well equipped with everything we could possibly need. It is a great location - quiet neighborhood, walking distance to beach where there is a great little restaurant. The backyard had a nice picnic table for outdoor dining when it got hot. Michele was very attentive to all our questions and we would definitely stay there again when we visit our family in Niantic. Thanks, Michele!

Owner response:Angela, We are glad you had a great time visiting the area. Thank you for the kind words. We hope to see you next year. Michele

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

Very Comfortable and Convenient

Guest: CC (New York, New York)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/04/11

The house is very comfortable, and is a nice place for children. We especially appreciated the toys that were kept upstairs. An easy distance to Crescent Beach as well. We enjoyed our weekend and went to our favorite spots in and around Niantic: the Book Barn, and New London Antiques. The Ditners made the process of checking in and out very simple, and the house is well stocked with kitchen things and towels.

Owner response:Chay, Thanks so much for the review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay hope to see you next year. Michele

Recommended for:Families with young children

The neighborhood was so quaint that I nicknamed the village of Niantic: Niantucket!

Guest: Sandy (Bethany, Ct, US)
Date of Stay: 07/11/10 Review Submitted: 07/21/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. It was very comfortable, airy, and roomy, with lots of windows, in the main room, which had a lovely view of a flowery tree in bloom, and chirping birds. There was a nice seabreeze, since it's one block from the water. It was convenient to have two bathrooms, washer/dryer, and three tv's. The area was quiet, and felt safe to go out walking. We really appreciated the bakery and natural food store in town,and the delicious fresh corn and tomatoes from the nearby farmstand. We loved all the big, beautiful lavender plants in everyone's gardens, that I went to the nursery, and bought two plants for myself to bring home. We relaxed at Crescent Beach, and ate at the waterfront snack bar. This house is a twenty-minute drive to Mystic, where we had fun shopping at Mystic Village, and a twenty-minute drive to the Westbrook Tanger Outlet shops, where we also had fun shopping. Overall, we had an excellent time on our vacation, and in this very clean house. The owners were very pleasant, and I would recommend this house for to others.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Recent Weekend Stay

Guest: Jim 2011 (New London)
Date of Stay: 04/23/10 Review Submitted: 04/29/10

I go to the Coast Guard Academy and recently stayed here with a few friends after a formal. It was a great location, right near the beach which was perfect. The house was the perfect size for our group, and we were able to sit around and grill and it was a really good time. I'd recommend it.

Owner response:Thanks for the nice review Jim. Michele and I are glad you had an enjoyable stay. We would also like to say that we are very proud of you guys and appreciate your service to our country through such a great organization, the U.S. Coast Guard.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Guest: Patricia Manifold (South Ogden, Utah)
Date of Stay: 02/08/10 Review Submitted: 02/08/10

We recently had a death in the family in which we needed a place to stay for eight of us from mid week to midweek. Not only were the Dittner's fantastic in providing us with comfortable accommodations for the odd time of our needs, but also allowed our local family to go into the home prior to our arrival so that they could stock the kitchen with food. We would highly recommend this house for anyone looking for good, clean accommodations and would lease this house ourselves again.

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Guest: Cheryl M. (Allen, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/05/09 Review Submitted: 08/05/09

We rented this cottage for 2 weeks in July 2009. The location and place was just what we needed. The house in clean and spacious. We entertained friends and family without feeling crowded. Would definitely consider renting from the Ditter's again. Thanks for one of the most relaxing vacations in quite a few years.

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Guest: Linda159 (-)
Date of Stay: 07/13/09 Review Submitted: 07/13/09

We really enjoyed our stay in your house. It was a close walk to the beach and the house had everything that we needed, including games for the kids to play. The owners were very accomodating and pleasant to deal with.

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Guest: Larry Subramanian (East Lyme, CT)
Date of Stay: 04/06/09 Review Submitted: 04/06/09

The stay at the house was everything I could ask for. I am a cadet at the United States Coast Guard Academy, and the academy was hosting a formal on one weekend. Myself, three other cadets, and our dates were able to stay at the house for a night without any trouble. The house was comfortable and hospitable, and the beach is right around the corner. The transactions were quick and easy, and contact with the owner was efficient. I plan on renting the house again in the future!

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Guest: David Bailey (Lynchburg, Va)
Date of Stay: 11/19/08 Review Submitted: 11/19/08

I recently stayed at this wonderful home in Niantic, Ct. The home had everything you could ever need for a pleasent stay. Myself and 4 other people stayed there and had plenty of room. The owners where a charm to speak with and were very trust worthy. I will definatly be coming back to rent this home again.

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Guest: Cassie4 (Russellville, Ar)
Date of Stay: 07/23/08 Review Submitted: 07/23/08

My family stayed here for 5 weeks Loved the house it was comfy and home like. We stay in Ct often and this is our number one pick of several we have stayed in and to top that it was the cheapest. Highly recomended.

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Guest: Christine85 (-)
Date of Stay: 07/15/08 Review Submitted: 07/15/08

We enjoyed our stay tremendously. The house is very clean and neat and has everything/anything you may need. We had a group of 8 and the house was more than spacious enough. We will keep the Dittner's in mind if we rent on the CT shoreline again!

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Guest: Eugene Lang (Brooklyn ,NY)
Date of Stay: 06/17/08 Review Submitted: 06/17/08

My stay at this house was wonderful. The house was neatly kept and clean. It has all the amenities you could need, and the owners were a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend this house!

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Guest: Justin Church (Port Angeles, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/29/08 Review Submitted: 04/29/08

Renting this house was a huge success! The pictures of the house do not do it justice; the house was even cozy and was in great shape. The private beaches close by are more than you could ask for. The house is located in a very welcoming neighborhood and for the area, you could not ask for more value for your dollar. I plan on using the Dittners again if I'm ever in the market. Thank you Mr. and Mrs Dittner.

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Guest: LBrown (-)
Date of Stay: 04/27/08 Review Submitted: 04/27/08

Our relatives enjoyed their stay at Crescent Breeze. It is roomy, clean, cozy, and well maintained. They said, "It was delightful". Lynn

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Guest: Brian112 (Lynchburg, VA)
Date of Stay: 04/16/08 Review Submitted: 04/16/08

It’s a two minute walk to the beach from this house in this beautiful town. This was a clean, spacious house with all the amenities. The owners are very nice and were very helpful not only with the renting process, but with information on the sights and sounds of Niantic and the surrounding areas. I highly recommend this house for your spring, summer, or fall vacation.

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Guest: Linda S. (-)
Date of Stay: 07/12/07 Review Submitted: 07/12/07

The house worked out perfectly for our two-family group. It was very well equipped and the yard was great for the kids. With the beach, snack bar, playground and park all within an easy and scenic walk, the kids had a full week of non-stop old-fashioned fun. Thanks for everything and making our week at the beach as easy and enjoyable as possible.

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Guest: Erma 1 (Pittsford, Vermont)
Date of Stay: 07/12/07 Review Submitted: 07/12/07

Our family found your house to be very comfortable for our stay in Naintic. There was plenty of room for our group of six adults plus a four year old. The house was immaculate and stocked with everything we needed. It was wonderful to have a dishwasher and washer and dryer. The beds were nice and firm making them very comfortable. We enjoyed grilling, eating and playing in the back yard. We had three cars and there was plenty of room to park them without blocking anyone. The beach was just a short walk. We enjoyed every minute of our stay.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/03/06 Review Submitted: 09/03/06

I'm from NY and have friends from Mass. My son and I and her, her husband, teenager daughter and friend, and college-bound son stayed in this charming home. It was clean and comfortable, a quick stroll to the beach, and near plenty of ice cream places (near and dear to my 5yo's heart). Even though it rained for most of the week we were there, the area had plenty to keep us entertained. Plus, with a mixture of good restaurants and grilling,we were well fed for the week. I'd definitely revisit and stay at this lovely house. Nancy, Forest Hills, NY

Owner response:We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our guests for the 2006 season. It's been a pleasure to host each and every one of you and we appreciate all of the kind remarks that you have sent into VRBO. I'm sure it helps to ease the decision making for others to choose our home when they see all of your wonderful reviews. Thanks again for a terrific season! God Bless you all, Eric & Michele Dittner (& Nick)

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Guest: Roxann1 (Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 08/23/06 Review Submitted: 08/23/06

Our stay at the Dittner's home was wonderful. The home was perfect for four adults and four children. There was enough space and the house was comfortable and clean. It was equipped with everything you would need. The beach was clean and the children enjoyed swimming out to the dock. We would recommend the Dittner's as your host and we would rent their home again. The Dittners are extremely pleasant and wonderful people. It was a pleasure meeting them. PS. Eleni's restaurant was delicious, thanks for the recommendation. Eric, their homemade chocolate chip cookies rock! I did enjoy the egg plant. Thanks

Owner response:Thank you Roxann, for the glowing review. Both Michele and I are very thankful for being blessed with nice families like yours who stay at our beach home.

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Guest: Mary154 (Chapel Hill, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/20/06 Review Submitted: 07/20/06

The house was very clean, with firm beds, a big gas grill, and a very well-equipped kitchen--even a blender--which made eating and sleeping (our favorite vacation activities) very pleasant indeed. A great location--just a stroll to the beach, and to the end of the boardwalk; and a pleasant walk to downtown. Recommend highly.

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Guest: Annette Higley (Farmington,CT)
Date of Stay: 07/08/06 Review Submitted: 07/08/06

We had 6 adults and 2 small children staying at your home and it accomodated us very nicely. The house was immaculate and a very short walk to the beach, was superb. The house was so spacious, we loved it!

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Guest: Gail O'Neal (Belvidere, NJ)
Date of Stay: 06/26/06 Review Submitted: 06/26/06

We loved your house. We had a packed house and still the house seemed big enough where we were not crowded. The beds were extemely comfortable. It had all the essentials that you needed. The location was great -close to the beach and other touring sites. We highly recommend this house.

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Guest: doreen3 (lexington, mass)
Date of Stay: 08/30/05 Review Submitted: 08/30/05

Our family of 2 adults, 2 teenagers and one preteen stayed at the house in August, 2005. The house was immacuately clean, and had enough space for each of the kids to have their own bedroom. Fans are provided in each bedroom and the kitchen, plus there is a whole house fan to cool off the house at night. The house is only a three minute walk to the beach. All kitchen utensils and dishware are supplied. We also appreciate that there was a washer and dryer for us to do laundry while at the house. The house is also decorated very nicely with a lighthouse motif theme. We enjoyed our stay very much and will probably come back to stay there again at some point.

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Guest: Vicky16 (Dumont, NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/28/05 Review Submitted: 08/28/05

We found the house to be exactly as advertised; no surprises. It was very clean. The Dittners met us at the house. They are very pleasant. We had a very nice time, the beach is a very easy walk; good to know when you are carrying all of your stuff. The one thing that the house does not have is air conditioning. There is an attic fan, and fans in every room though. Therefore it is only uncomfortable when it is very hot and humid. We had a very nice time and would recommend this house to anyone.

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Guest: Karen Mikkelsen (Kensington, MD)
Date of Stay: 07/28/05 Review Submitted: 07/28/05

This house was perfectly suited to our small family reunion--us, 3 kids, 2 spouses, 2 grandbabies & great-grandma. The decor is charming and the location was excellent for our excursions. There was space for all of us around the kitchen table, and we liked the outdoor cooking & eating options as well. The Dittners have done a great job of providing amenities for their guests.

Owner response:Karen, Michele and I would like to thank you for taking the time to share your vacation experience with our website visitors who are considering a stay with us. There is no better advertising than that!

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Guest: Mark and Vera Speckman (Colorado Springs Colorado)
Date of Stay: 07/01/05 Review Submitted: 07/01/05

I just wanted to share what a wonderful house this is and how it accomodated our family perfectly. Not only did we receive it clean but we were welcomed by a sister in Christ whos graciousness helped us feel comfortable and safe in an unknown area, and that meant alot to us! This home is in a great location for all that the area has to offer. The private beach was that much more enjoyable knowing that it would not get too crowded and is in walking distance. We are hoping to rent ths wonderful place again next year!

Owner response:Thank you Speckman family for the kind words. It is always a joy to us when our guests have such a wonderful stay here and want to return. We look forward to the opportunity to be your hosts again next year. Best Wishes and God Bless, Eric & Michele Dittner

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Guest: Sharlene1 (Ludlow, MA)
Date of Stay: 01/22/05 Review Submitted: 01/22/05

My family & I enjoyed our stay at your lovely home. It had the perfect set-up for the 3 generations in our group. We found it to be immaculately clean and well-stocked with everything from cooking utensils to games & videos. We are looking forward to returning in 2005 for another relaxing vacation. Thanks!

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Guest: Jim Korenkiewicz (Changwon, South Korea)
Date of Stay: 10/15/04 Review Submitted: 10/15/04

Hi Eric and Michele, Thanks for a great two-week vacation last summer. We love the work you did on the house. It is set up perfectly for my wife, daughter and me. We are looking forward to staying there again next year. Thanks again for everything, have a great holiday season and see you in the summer of 2005!

Owner response:Thanks Jim, for your kind words. It's nice to know that all of our hard work is appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

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Guest: Carol Ionta (Saudi Arabia)
Date of Stay: 09/08/04 Review Submitted: 09/07/04

Had a lovely week. Comfortable house close to beach. Niantic is lovely,friendly quiet and relatively undiscovered. Nice beaches and restaurants. Recommended.

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Guest: Maureen Whalen
Date of Stay: 12/03/03 Review Submitted: 12/02/03

Hi Eric, Just wanted to thank you for a very nice week. Your house is lovely! My daughter & I appreciate the craftiness that went into the decor, we both like to sew & do crafts,so we felt very much at home. Thanks again & Happy Holidays!! Maureen

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