Location: New London, Connecticut, USA (NYC 3 hrs, Boston 2 hrs, Providence 1 hr, Long Island 1.5 h) View Map
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 11-13)
Sunny 6 bedroom 1910 beach house is 4 houses away from Private Beach with 3 year old kitchen, 2.5 baths (1 was totally redone 4 years ago), hardwood floors, stone fireplace, 1st floor washer and dryer, oil heat, replacement windows, and private beach rights on Long Island Sound. The house is four doors from the beach with a partial view of the water down the street.
COAST GUARD ACADEMY and SUBMARINE SCHOOL FAMILIES
We are about 15 minutes from the Coast Guard Academy and from the US Navy's Submarine School and Sub Base New London in Groton.
The first floor has two living room areas, dining room, new kitchen, and 1/2 bath. The diningroom can seat up to 16 with our extra table. We also have dishes for 16 and linen table cloths for both tables. So, you can have a formal or casual dinner. By the way, this room is 30 foot long so there is plenty of room for the tables. The other end of the dining room is a sitting area with a couch that matches the one in the living room.
All rooms except kitchen and baths have hardwood floors. The second floor has a recently remodeled bathroom and 4 bedrooms (2 queens, 2 fulls). The Third floor has two bedrooms and a full bath. One bedroom is walk-through and is configured as a family room with a queen futon that will sleep two and a twin. The other has two twins.
BEACH
Lounge Away your Stress on our White Sand Beach.
The home includes beach rights on private Neptune Park Beach which is a lovely white sand beach on Long Island Sound. From that beach you can look out on the open water and see sailboats, ferries, commercial shipping, fishing boats, an occasional submarine or tall ship, 2 lighthouses, and Long Island in the distance. You can also launch a canoe or kayak there. (Some local beaches are at the mouth of the river so the view is of the industrial sites across the river.)
The beach has three distinct sections separated by rocks. One has a diving and sunning platform, another is a small cove, and the third is an open expanse of white sand. Sitting on that part of the beach, you can almost feel like you are in the Caribbean!
September is the best time at the beach, crowds are gone and the water is still warm. In the fall, winter and spring, take beach walks on the board walk. Or, enjoy a casino weekend or Thanksgiving and Christmas away from the city noise.
ACTIVITIES
The Kids Won’t Be Bored Here, and Neither Will You.
They can play volley ball, miniature golf or video games at Ocean Beach Park which is just 1 block away. The park also includes a public beach, restaurant, health club, a bar with waterfront deck, ice cream stand, gift shop, nature area, boardwalk, concerts and an outdoor swimming pool. Or visit an 1839 fort at Fort Trumbull State Park which is just 5 minutes away.
Name entertainers perform on the waterfront at nearby Harkness Memorial Park’s season long open air Summer Music festival. Next door to Harkness, you can experience live theater at the Eugene O’Neill Theater. Both are about 10 minutes away.
Tour a Nuclear Submarine, a Real Whaling Ship or a Vineyard
In 30 minutes or less you can be at the Mohegan Sun Casino, Foxwoods Casino, Mystic Seaport (tour old whaling town and authentic ships), Mystic Aquarium, the U. S. Navy’s Submarine Force Museum (tour a real nuclear submarine and simulators), the U. S. Coast Guard Academy, as well as the many fine restaurants. Or see a baseball game with the Norwich Navigators, the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. There are also vineyards located north of Norwich. And you can take a fishing or sail boat cruise.
Tour Mansions of the Golden Era or go Yachting
Tour the grand old mansions of the Gilded Era (circa the Vanderbilts and the Astors) in Newport, RI, which is an hour away. Or experience the yachting lifestyle at America’s Cup Charters. Their Twelves all raced for yachting's most coveted prize, and three actually won the America's Cup. Participation is welcomed but not required! Get involved in the sailing or just sit back and enjoy the sunset on picturesque Narragansett Bay.
Boston and New York City are a few hours away
New London is a stop on Amtrak's new Acela high speed train line that runs from Washington to Boston. The trip is about 2.5 hours from New London to Penn Station in New York City. There is also access via Interstate Highway 95 and via ferry to Long Island or New York City. The drive to New York City is about 3 hours via 95, or 1 ½ from Long Island by ferry. It is about 2 hours from Boston and 1 hour from Providence. Newport, RI is also 1 hour away.
A Few Notes
The house is in a quiet family neighborhood. We do not rent out for parties. In consideration of our neighbors, yard activities must end at 10 p.m. Beach access is limited to tenants. You must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property. There is a $500 returnable security deposit to cover any damage & cleaning deficiency. You can choose to clean and do the laundry, or prearrange to pay $300 for us to clean. If you do not prepay the $300, you will be charged $75 per hour for cleaning and laundry.
Excessive usage charge: Maximum occupancy is 13, excluding infants. There will be an excessive usage fee if you exceed this limit.
The driveway holds 3-4 cars. There is limited street parking in summer months.
Check in is after 4 p.m. Checkout is at 11:00 a.m. From June 1 to Labor Day weeks start on Saturday. We accept credit cards through Paypal. If you do not have a Paypal account, you can easily set one up. A credit check may be required.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: We have window air conditions, but you will seldom need them since there is a nice breeze off of the water. There are also ceiling fans in the diningroom, living room and kitchen.
- Washer: Located on first floor next to kitchen.
- Dryer: Located on first floor next to kitchen
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: The driveway holds 3 cars, 4 if they are all small. There is additional street parking two blocks away.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Convertible Bed: We have a full size futon.
- Crib: There is portable infant bed (6 months or less).
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Shared Pool: There is an Olympic size pool 2 blocks away in Ocean Beach Park.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Ocean View: We are less than 400 ft from the water. You can see the water from our front yard by looking between two houses at the end of the street. I would call it a partial water view. You can see submarines and sailing vessels as well as Ledgelight Lighthouse. There is also a winter view of the water and lighthouse from our 3rd floor.
- Communications
- Telephone: Local calls only please.
- Broadband Internet: Bring your own laptop and you can connect directly through our DSL modem, or you can connect through wireless.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Outside shower with hot water, Nature area in Ocean Beach Park is 2 blocks away, Nature area is a great place for early morning coffee-in-hand walk, Submarines sometimes can be seen from the beach or on the river both of which are 1 block away.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Up to two house trained, well behaved dogs are OK, but no cats please (owner is allergic to cats). We ask that you sign a waiver or hold harmless agreement in case your pet hurts someone or causes damage to their property. There is a $100 non-refundable pet fee.
- Kid Friendly: In addition to our beach, we are only one block from Ocean Beach park where there is a video game arcade, miniature golf (in season), new spray park, playground, occasional Saturday afternoon local rock concerts, an old fashioned carousal and a few vintage rides, and other kid friendly activities. In season, there is a vintage car show during the week. This is a local park, so there are not the huge crowds and noise associated with amusement parks.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25 years old
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Private Beach, Pool, Health Club, Miniature Golf and Game Room available at neighboring public beach 1 block away
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan-Feb 2010 $1100/wk $700/wkend $200/extra night
Mar - April $1300/wk $1000/wkend $200/extra night
5/1 - 6/4 $1600/wk $1200/wkend $200/extra night
6/5 - 6/18 $2200/wk
6/19 - 7/2/10 $2500/wk Full weeks only
7/3 - 9/6 $2800 Full weeks only
9/7 - 10/1 $1600/wk $1200/wkend $200/extra night
10/2 - 11/5 $1400/wk $1100/wkend $200/extra night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
6 BR Sunny 1910 Beach House. Private Beach & Casinos Nearby
Year Purchased: 1996
Why the Owner Chose New London
Originally I came to the area for work and to live by the water. As time passed, I became more and more aware of all of the interesting things to do in the area. As the casinos grew, they brought in more and more first class entertainers and live sporting events. Being from Chicago I am accustomed to having many entertainment choices. In an area like New London County, you wouldn't think you would find the same level of entertainment, but because of the casinos you do.
I count myself lucky to have found this place. So much so, that I plan to retire here one day.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Being a techie, I love seeing the occasional submarine traveling by. My retired submariner friend tells me that when you see a helicopter over the sub, it is being operated by a "student driver" from the U. S. Navy's sub school just up river. (The helicopter is there to keep small boats away. ) What a rush it must be to drive one of those subs! (The next best thing is the simulator at the Submarine Museum.)
I also love the nature area at the rear of Ocean Beach park, which is next to our private association beach. There is a small inlet there and a viewing stand where you can get a better view. There are also lots of beach roses and the occasional deer tracks. It is a great place for a morning coffee-in-hand walk.
Located at the rear of Ocean Beach Park. It is a great place for an early morning walk.
Our association beach runs along Mott Ave from Elliott Ave to Ocean Ave.
There is an old fort complete with cannons here that you can tour, as well as a fishing pier. Sometimes the Coast Guard's tall ship docks here and you can tour it. Also, cruise ships sometimes dock
Sailfest and other events are held here in the waterfront park.
Actors and performers come here for seminars such as the puppet workshop. They also hold public performances here.
The museum is well worth seeing. You can go on the Nautilus, the first US nuclear submarine. There are also trainers in the museum, where you can practice driving a sub.
This is much more than a casino. It was designed with an authentic American Indian motif and that alone is well worth the trip. Add in the shopping mall, restaurants, live entertainment, and of cour
Old Mystic Village and the Aquarium are here. At the Village you can go on authentic whaling ships as well as tour an old whaling village.
This is a great day trip if you like plush old mansions. This is where the robber barrons of the late 1800s built their summer (70 room) "cottages".
The 70 ft by 140 ft life size sperm whale mural painted on a 2-story building by the famous artist Wyland commemorates New London's place in history as the second most active US whaling port. (New Bed
Foxwoods is located on RT 2. I'm not exactly sure if I have the pointer in the right place. But, it is difficult to miss since the hotels stand far above the surrounding countryside.
Owner's Map of New London
I am a computer software consultant. This house was my primary residence when I moved to the New London area from Chicago. I love the area and would not have moved out, except that I bought a larger house to turn into a bed and breakfast inn.
Property Photos
- - New London Connecticut Vacation Rental Real Estate
- View down the street. Beach starts 2 houses to Right of White House. - New London Connecticut Vacation Rental Real Estate
- Neptune Park Beach Looking West. Ocean Beach is in Far Distance. - New London Connecticut Vacation Rental Real Estate
- Me on Neptune Beach. View is to the East.
- Neptune Park Beach Fishing Rocks. View is Open Water of Long Island Sound.
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- Kitchen
- Diningroom as seen from kitchen. Second table can be setup to left.
- One of the Livingroom Couches
- Master Bedroom
- Bedroom
- 2nd floor bathroom
- 3rd floor twin - 1 of two matching beds
- Ocean Beach Park Restored Vintage Carousel, about 2 blocks away
- View from Ocean Beach Nature Area Across Alewives Cove
- Ocean Beach Nature Area with Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Distance
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We appreciated your clean, warm, attractively decorated house --- large enough for our big family! The great grandchildren had fun at the beach and the Mystic Aquarium and playing games. It was so very special being with our precious family. Thank you for this opportunity. All eight of us had a wonderful Thanksgiving in your lovely home. The days were warm and beautiful and the house was warm and happy. Thank you for allowing our family to have a glorious reunion and give thanks for our many blessings.
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We appreciated your clean, warm, attractively decorated house --- large enough for our big family! The great grandchildren had fun at the beach and the Mystic Aquarium and playing games. It was so very special being with our precious family. Thank you for this opportunity.