Colonial style, 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, sunroom, gameroom. 2 decks
Location: New London, Connecticut, USA (two hours from New York or Boston)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
IMAGINE!
Imagine listening to the surf lap gently while you drift off to sleep by the fireplace in the master bedroom. Imagine your family enjoying beautiful Guthrie beach (only a minute's walk away) and seeing views of two nearby lighthouses (with binoculars, you'll be able to see two more lighthouses!).
WEEKENDS!
2 nights $600, extra nights $150 each. Arrive any day (excludes holidays)
HOLIDAYS!
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's: 3 nights @ $1200, extra nights $150 each
YEAR ROUND AVAILABILITY!
The house can be reserved at off-season rates for fall, winter, and spring. It can be yours for stays ranging from a two night stay to the entire off-season until May 2010.
Recent Guest Review:
"We've been renting houses at the Connecticut shore for six years, and your house is by far the nicest! There was plenty of room for the family and all of our friends and extended family who came to visit. Even with three messy teenagers, there's so much room the house always felt clean and comfortable. Thanks for being available to answer all of our questions and for running over with extra gas for the grill! This has been such a relaxing vacation with all (and more) of the comforts of home."
The London Family, Columbia, MD 8/8/09
THE HOUSE:
We are located just four houses in from the water- a two minute walk, with a partial water view from the front yard. On the first floor, there is a large eat-in kitchen, a dining room that easily seats eight, living room, sunroom with table and chairs, and a full bathroom. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms (all with queen beds) and a full bathroom. Additionally, upstairs, there is a large den with TV that converts to a sleeping area for three (futon and single sofa bed). The den has sliding doors that open to an outside deck.
Also, an upstairs sitting area with TV can sleep one on a rollaway bed. In the back yard the house has a large deck with picnic table and gas grill. There is also an outside shower. We have converted the one-car garage to a game room with a ping-pong table, games, toys, books and a VCR with a wide selection of videos to keep the kids (and adults!) occupied on those rainy days.
The house is fully equipped with linens, towels, paper supplies and even some sodas in the fridge to welcome you to the beach. The spacious kitchen has new appliances including dishwasher, refrigerator with in-the-door icemaker and gas range/oven. It is equipped with pots, pans, utensils and dishes. There is a microwave, blender, toaster and coffee maker. You can eat at the kitchen table or serve a larger group in the dining room, have an intimate meal in the sunroom or have a family picnic out on the back porch/deck. Smoking outdoors only, please.
During the summer season, the house is available by the week only. Your stay begins Sunday at 4 pm and extends until the following Sunday at 11 am. During the rest of the year, it is available for rent by the weekend, week, month, or longer. We do not charge a separate cleaning fee; the home is thoroughly cleaned between guests and the fee is included in our rates.
** Families of Students or Servicemen **
COAST GUARD ACADEMY
We are just ten minutes away from the U.S Coast Guard Academy.
NAVY SUBMARINE BASE
We are about 20 minutes from the US Navy Submarine Base Groton/ New London.
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE (10 minutes) and MITCHELL COLLEGE (2 minutes)
THE BEACH:
Private Guthrie Beach is sandy and pleasant, only steps away and right on Long Island Sound. The beach is yours to enjoy while renting the house. It is attended in season for your comfort and security but there is no lifeguard on duty. There is a roped swimming area and sunning platform. Bring your picnic lunch and enjoy the picnic tables. We provide beach chairs, beach umbrella and coolers. The house has four beach towels; please bring additional towels if needed.
THE AREA:
Bring along your bike and take a ride or walk along the seawall about a half mile to Ocean Beach Park with its boardwalk, kids waterpark, rides, food and activities.
Drive five minutes and hop on a Ferry to Block Island or Orient Point, Long Island. Mystic is only a ten to fifteen minute drive away and features Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium. A 20-30 minute car ride gets you to the three largest casinos in the world, Mohegan Sun, MGM Grand and Foxwoods, with entertainment and dining options too numerous to count. The family will LOVE the new Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville at the Mohegan! And all of this is only two hours from Boston and 2 1/2 hours from New York City.
Summer at the Connecticut shore is beautiful! One of the high points of summer in New London is Sailfest - a celebration of ships and the sea in early July, with its huge fireworks display over a harbor absolutely alive with colorful boats and visitors. Walk a few blocks, pick out your viewing spot and let others deal with the traffic.
New London is an arts lovers haven with galleries, artist colonies, live music, theatre and performing arts.
ALSO NEARBY:
Harkness Memorial State Park, Rocky Neck State Park, Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium. Ferries to Block Island and Long Island are ten minutes away. Connecticut College, Mitchell College, and Coast Guard Academy are close by. To get to New York or Boston, interstate 95 is nearby or there is a nearby train station, an Acela Express stop. A Greyhound Bus station is also in New London. Local buses (SEAT) can take you to malls and downtown.
TRAVELING TIMES BY CAR:
Mystic...... 15 minutes
Mohegan Sun..... 20 minutes
Foxwoods..... 30 minutes
US Coast Guard Academy, Connecticut College..... 10 minutes
US Navy Submarine Base..... 20 minutes
Newport..... 1 hour, 15 minutes
Boston..... 2 hours
New York..... 2 1/2 hours
Southern Vermont or New Hampshire..... 2 hours
Fast Ferry to Block Island..... 1 hour, 10 minutes
Car Ferry to Orient Point, Long Island..... 1 hour, 30 minutes
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Generally not needed because ocean breezes and ceiling fans cool house nicely. On request, bedroom air conditioners are available.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace (2) : living room and master bedroom
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3)
- Convertible Bed (3)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Lots of kids and family videos in the playroom
- Video Game Console: Plug 'n' play
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Large gas grill for your use.
- Deck/Patio (2) : Upper and lower decks
- View/Location
- Ocean View: Long Island Sound view from front yard
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- Broadband Internet: Cable modem provided for high-speed internet access (computer not provided).
- Other Amenities
- Two fireplaces, Upper and lower decks, Small Sunroom/Porch, Ceiling Fans, game room with ping-pong table, Outdoor Shower, High Chair, No Pets
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Toys, games, books, large family and children's video collection, ping-pong table in game room
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Minimum age 25, please.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Private beach a short walk away (2 minute walk)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Off-season long term: $1100 month plus utilities (3 month min.)
Off-season short term: 2 nights $600, extra nights $150 each
Fall, Winter, Spring: Full week - $1000, Multiple weeks $800/week
Holiday Rates 2009: $1200/ 3 nights - extra nights $150 each
Book now for Summer 2010!
July and August: $2100 per week (Sunday 4 pm - Sunday 11 am - holidays extra)
50% deposit due upon reservation; balance due a week prior to arrival
$300 refundable security deposit. Cleaning fee included in rate.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Colonial style, 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, sunroom, gameroom. 2 decks - New London Real Estate
- Living room with fireplace - relax on the sofa and loveseat - New London Real Estate
- This private, attended beach, mere steps away, is yours to enjoy - New London Real Estate
- Eat in the spacious kitchen or the formal dining room.
- The upper deck leads to the skylight den. The lower deck is private and cozy.
- Cruise ships visit New London and glide past the private beach.
- The skylight TV den upstairs also sleeps three and leads to the upper deck.
- The game room has ping pong and lots of toys, games, a video library and big TV
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Randy and Carolyn, We truly felt at home in your home. We felt as if we were your personal guests. Your attention to every detail is truly admirable and made our stay most rewarding. Thank you! Thank you! Shevy and Shmuly
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Dear Carolyn and Randy, Once again, you have given us the pleasure of introducing lifelong memories to our youth. We all can't thank you enough. We would recommend renting any of your homes. It is clear you create very comfortable and enjoyable atmospheres. Your kindness is much appreciated. This opportunity also creates a chance for the people who serve our youth each day the time to relax and enjoy the company of everyone. It creates a bond for our youth, providing us more success. The smiles on the kids' faces tell it all! Nancy (Living in Safe Alternatives - L.I.S.A. Inc.)
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Dear Carolyn and Randy, Our vacation was great thanks to you. Your house is beautiful and we enjoyed it plenty. Thank you so much for this opportunity. The beach, the shopping, the sightseeing - it was all wonderful. Yours Truly, Spany, Nicola, and Christina
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Dear Carolyn and Randy, My vacation was beautiful! Every single chance I had, I went to the beach. I got so black! Well you guys have a beautiful house and you were so helpful leaving stuff for us to use. It was my first time doing this and hopefully it won't be my last. Thank you for all your help in making our summer a little more fun and worthwhile. Samaris
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Thanks for a wonderful stay. Our kids had a fabulous time! Kris
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Carolyn and Randy, We've been renting houses at the Connecticut shore for six years, and your house is by far the nicest! There was plenty of room for the family and all of our friends and extended family who came to visit. Even with three messy teenagers, there's so much room the house always felt clean and comfortable. Thanks for being available to answer all of our questions and for running over with extra gas for the grill! This has been such a relaxing vacation with all (and more) of the comforts of home.
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Dear Randy and Carolyn, Your home was perfect for our family of 9. All the extras - the games, books, toys were really helpful during the week. We really enjoyed Guthrie Beach, Fox Pizza, and the many shops in New London.. Lower Boulevard is so close to so many plces - Thanks you for sharing it with us.
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We had a great time. The beach was perfect for little ones.
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Dear Carolyn and family, Thank you for sharing your beach cottage with our family. It had been 2 1/2 years since all the Beaumier siblings had been together and this location accommodated us very nicely. We had all the necessities to enjoy this family reunion. We took leisurely walks around the charming neighborhood, strolled to Ocean Beach for ice cream, went whale watching from Point Judith, explored the submarine museum and even won some money at the Foxwoods Casino! Your New London home has given us some beautiful memories!
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Dear Randy and Carolyn, Thank you for your hospitality at Lower Boulevard. We had a great week relaxing with the family at your beautiful beach house. The beach was awesome, and we even did some fishing there at night. We also enjoyed New England seafood and trying out our luck at the casinos. Thank you again!