Colonial style, 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, sunroom, gameroom. 2 decks
Location: New London, Connecticut, USA (two hours from New York or Boston) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
Keywords: house,beach,family
IMAGINE!
Imagine your family enjoying beautiful Guthrie beach (only a two minute's walk away) and seeing views of two nearby lighthouses (with binoculars, you'll be able to see two more lighthouses!).
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's rates:
3 nights $900, additional nights $150 each
You can book off-season for weekends, weeks, or longer. The house is currently available from October 30 through mid-May 2012. Let us know your needs if you need temporary housing during this time.
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 has restrooms and is attended in season for your comfort and security but there is no lifeguard on duty. There is a roped swimming area and sunning/diving platform. Bring your picnic lunch and enjoy the picnic tables. We provide beach chairs, umbrella and coolers. The house has plenty of beach towels and beach toys for the family!
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 : All three bedrooms as well as the den have room air conditioners.
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- 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
- Broadband Internet : Cable modem provided for high-speed internet access (computer not provided).
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- 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
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Private beach a short walk away (2 minute walk)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Book now for 2012!
July and August 2012: $2300 per week (Sunday 3 pm - Sunday 11 am - holidays extra)
House is available year-round; can be reserved weekends or longer off-season.
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.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Steps from Private Sandy Beach! Reserve for Holidays or 2012!
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose New London
This home has a lovely water view from the front yard. Guthrie Beach is a wonderful place for families and is so close!
Owner's Map of New London
We are Randy and Carolyn and we live in New London and love sharing it with guests! We enjoy the fascinating and ever-changing Thames River and Long Island Sound views and the beautiful beaches. Caring for our three rental homes is our hobby. We have met wonderful people visiting our area from all over the United States and around the world.
Property Photos
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- Colonial style, 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, sunroom, gameroom. 2 decks - New London Real Estate
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- Living room with fireplace - relax on the sofa and loveseat - New London Real Estate
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- This private, attended beach, mere steps away, is yours to enjoy - New London Real Estate
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- Eat in the spacious kitchen or the formal dining room.
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- The upper deck leads to the skylight den. The lower deck is private and cozy.
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- Cruise ships visit New London and glide past the private beach.
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- The skylight TV den upstairs also sleeps three and leads to the upper deck.
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- The game room has ping pong and lots of toys, games, a video library and big TV
Traveler Reviews (46)
Coast Guard Parents Weekend
Guest: Marty and Nidia A. Nevada
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Date of Stay: 10/16/11
Review Submitted: 10/30/11
Carolyn and Randy, Thanks so much for loaning us this wonderful home. We had 4 "Coasties" - our daughter and 3 of her cadet friends. The girls ate like pigs, slept a lot, and were totally relaxed ... just what they needed !! They all loved the house and their time here. We all want to know: Is it too soon to reserve the house for the week of May 21, 2014? That's when the girls graduate and we'd all love to come back.
Recommended for:
great family reunion
Guest: Ann A. Houston, TX
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Date of Stay: 08/04/11
Review Submitted: 10/30/11
We celebrated our family reunion and this house was warm, inviting and a perfect vacation for all! "On the waterfront" was amazing - what a view and the food was yummy! Guthrie Beach was fun, easy and the raft was enjoyed by the girls. Ocean Beach Park was perfect for all. The waterslide was a bonus, thanks to Auntie Sue. Thank you for the memories! Thanks, Carolyn, for all the email info.
Recommended for:
An amazing time!
Guest: Tonye and Clementine M.,Blythewood, South Carolina
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Date of Stay: 10/29/11
Review Submitted: 10/30/11
Randy and Carolyn, We had an amazing time and lots of fun staying at this fabulous home of yours! It is wonderfully stocked with everything one could possibly need. Didn't see why my wife made me bring all this stuff! Anyway, thank you for letting us stay at your home and we'll be looking forward to our next trip to Connecticut. Thanks!
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Guest: Jennifer and Jason M., New Hartford, NY
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Date of Stay: 07/17/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
We had a great week here at Lower Boulevard! Guthrie Beach was fantastic! Very clean, beautiful, and fun. Michael's Dairy was delicious. We went three times - yikes! We went to On The Waterfront and Fred's Shanty. Great food and atmosphere. Went to Mystic Aquarium - a little pricey but nice. The Beluga whales were great. Really liked Mystic Village - 60 shops in an "old village". I could have spent a day going to all the neat little shops. Ate lunch at 10 Clams in Mystic Village. Good food, good prices, kid friendly. Thank you for everything! The week went by too fast!
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Guest: Carl, Karline, and Howard
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Date of Stay: 07/10/11
Review Submitted: 07/10/11
Dear Carolyn and Randy, We had a wonderful time on Lower Boulevard. Guthrie Beach is a great place to watch the boats. We saw a submarine being escorted. We took a lighthouse tour through Project Oceanology at Avery Point. We got to go in the Ledge Light lighthouse. WOW is all I have to say about that. We enjoyed walking around the neighborhood. We even walked to Michael's Dairy on Montauk. We love their ice cream! We would love to return again. Thanks for everything!
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