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The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach

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A two-story house with a red exterior and white trim, featuring a front porch with steps and a small garden with hydrangea bushes.
A cozy room with a white door, a brown sofa with patterned cushions, a small round table, and a hanging light fixture.
A porch with a white railing, a wicker chair with a red cushion, and a garden bed with hydrangea flowers.
A living room with a television on a white entertainment unit, a round coffee table with a rug, and a gray sofa.
A staircase with wooden handrails and white steps, a mounted fish decoration, a flat-screen TV, and a bookshelf with books.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
With water views, this vacation home features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, accommodating 4 guests. It includes 1 bicycle and offers access to a tennis court and nearby golf. Enjoy outdoor spaces like a porch and patio while exploring attractions like Pleasure Beach and Harkness Memorial State Park.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Waterford, CT
  • Place, Harkness Memorial State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, United States Coast Guard Academy
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach

A charming beach cottage with all the makings for a perfect beach getaway. The cottage has a loft bedroom and sleeper sofa In living room that opens to an outdoor porch. There is a newly renovated fully equipped eat in kitchen with full size appliances including washer and dryer. Enjoy the relaxing water views from the front porch and upstairs bedroom.

Outdoor living spaces include a scenic front porch, a large backyard with fire pit, a patio drop lite dining space with a farmhouse picnic table and outdoor lawn games. You will be steps away from a private beach, picturesque sandbars perfect for clamming or setting camp on you own private “island” and a state boat launch for local fishing. After the beach enjoy a private outdoor shower to wash away the sand.brought back from your day.

The rental has access to private and public town beaches.

A 5 minute drive to the seaside village of Niantic for shopping eating and outdoor recreation. 10 minute drive to historic New London and about 20 minute drive to the historic area of Mystic and the Stonington Borough. 20 minutes from Mohegan Sun Casino and 25 minutes from Foxwoods Casino.
Here is a link about areas close to cottage.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/small-new-england-coastal-towns
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1337787
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Waterford

Located in Waterford, this vacation home is near the beach. Olde Mistick Village is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Ocean Beach Park and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. Tumbleweeds and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Waterford, CT

What's nearby

  • Harkness Memorial State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • New London Ferry Dock - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • United States Coast Guard Academy - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Connecticut College - 14 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 17 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fat Tuna - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Hot Chicken - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪When Pigs Fly - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dock Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach?

As of Sep 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach on Sep 27, 2026 start from $270, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Harkness Memorial State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Waterford Beach Park and Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Amtrak Beach is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Christina Jessuck

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Christina and Anthony Jessuck took ownership in July 2020 and have continued the care of this charming historic property.

Why they chose this property

The Little Red Cottage provides a charming escape for many different groups of guests- family with small children, couples, girls weekend, ...the list goes on! Built in 1912 -The Little Red Cottage is one of the original cottages in the Pleasure Beach area. The cottage was purchased in 2017 and completely renovated with many updates but keeping it's beach charm. When we took it over in 2020, we continued to update with many additions to the outdoor spaces, making it a fun beach getaway!

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