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!).
SUMMER 2009 Reservations:
July and August $2100 per week (non-holiday weeks); Sunday to Sunday occupancy.
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.
This is a smoke-free and pet-free home. Smoking is permitted outdoors.
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 an additional cleaning fee. The house is thoroughly cleaned between guests and the fee is included in the rental rate.
** 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:
Guthrie Beach, private and shared with Lighthouse Inn Resort guests, is sandy and pleasant, only steps away and right on the 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. A half block from the house is the Lighthouse Inn Resort with fine dining, Sunday brunch, pub and nightly entertainment. Pamper yourself at the Lighthouse Inn's Looking Glass Spa, which offers massages, facials, and a full service hair salon.
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)
Book now for Summer 2009!
June 14-21 $1500 June 21-28 $1800
July and August: $2100 per week (Sunday 4 pm - Sunday 11 am)
June 28- July 5: Holiday rate $2300 (Sunday 4 pm - Sunday 11 am)
50% deposit due upon reservation; balance due a week prior to arrival
$300 refundable security deposit. Cleaning fee included in rate.
House available year round; inquire for extended stays.
Off-season: $1300/ month plus utilities (3 month minimum)
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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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 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!
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Dear Carolyn and Randy, Your home was just what we had hoped for! It was spacious, generously appointed with towels, games, etc., and SO close to a great family beach. We had a wonderful week. Colin, age 9, loved the arcade at Ocean Beach Park, enjoyed panning for gold and dusting for dinosaur bones at Dinosaur Crossing. Aidan, age 2 1/2, became a whiz at spotting starfish at Guthrie Beach. We all recommend Mystic Aquarium; the beluga whales and the 3-D deep sea ride made especially big impressions.
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Dear Carolyn and Randy, Thank you so much for the use of your home. It was a wonderful place to stay and your hospitality was incredible!
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Dear Randy and Carolyn, This being our first visit to America for our daughter's wedding was made much more enjoyable by having the privilege of your house as a base, not only for ourselves but to be able to entertain our new son-in-law and his family from Missouri, and other friends. Your hospitality and generosity has been greatly appreciated and will always be remembered on our return to England. A wonderful holiday in a home filled with karma, never to be forgotten! Again, many thanks.
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Dear Randy and Carolyn, We had another wonderful week on Lower Boulevard. The boys (3,6,and 8) enjoyed the beach - building forts in the sand and swimming out to the raft. We had a fun afternoon at the Mystic Aquarium, watching Beluga whales, sea lions, and penguins, and holding pretty birds from Australia. The beach house is a perfect spot for our group of grandparents, parents and grandsons - with plenty of games and toys for all to enjoy. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home with us for year #2!
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Dear Randy and Carolyn! We had a fantastic "mini-vacation" here at Lower Boulevard. The beach is great, with helpful college students there offering to set up our beach chairs and umbrellas. Great time of year to visit this area weather-wise! We enjoyed "Little Havana" restaurant on Bank Street - excellent Mojitos - choice of Cuban or lobster fare. We also thoroughly enjoyed Illiano's Pizza. Being up here brought back childhood memories of beach days. Also, a very good value for the dollar was our stay here on Lower Boulevard. Will visit again! Thank you! P.S. Family Bowl was very close and a lot of fun!!
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Dear Randy and Carolyn, Thanks for a wonderful stay in your beautiful home! We were very impressed with the decor and comfort of the house, as well as the beach, backyard, and great community. The kids' toys were a hit with Sam, age 6. But the best part for him was ping-pong! Fred's Shanty, Michael's Dairy, Papa Gino's (we like to eat :)) the beach, Ocean Beach Park and the fantastic location were such fun for us. We will treasure our memories of this trip! Thanks again!
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Carolyn and Randy, Thank you for sharing your home with the Kansas City Wagners. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will treasure the memories of our two youngest grandchildren and their first time at the beach. Marge and John Carolyn and Randy, I loved the house! It is very beautiful. I hope to come here next year. Kylie, age 6