INSTANT BOOK: Mid May 2026 - Jan 2027 SUMMER 2026: June + July + Aug
Late May 2026: Mitchell College + Connecticut College + USCGA Graduation + Memorial Day still available
*certain holidays/summer excluded in booking minimums/packages *discounts apply to nightly rate only *we can not combine multiple discounts, yet highest % applies
Amazing Water View - Alewife Cove Two Block Walk to Atlantic - Ocean Beach Park Outdoor Back Deck w/ Seating available (2nd week May - until Nov 6th) Fully Fenced Yard - Great for Pets
This Riverview Home Retreat (built in 1979) is just steps away from Ocean Beach Park! The home is a split level design w/ garage. Our fully furnished 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom house even allows 10 relatives to live comfortably! SLEEPS 10 IN BEDS! Maximum 10 occupancy!
Monthly/Weekly/Daily Renters, Essential Workers, Families/Vacationers, Connecticut College, Mitchell College, Coast Guard Academy, Electric Boat, Dominion Energy, Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods Casinos. Family, friend, work, team, bachelor, bachelorette, golf, etc. gatherings are all welcomed.
Beach passes ARE NOT included with booking; can be purchased at Ocean Beach Park admission booth(s). Public commercial olympic sized pool located at Ocean Beach Park (pool passes ARE NOT included w/ booking; can be purchased at park). Unfortunately dogs (pets) are not allowed inside Ocean Beach Park.
Ocean Beach Park is down the street from the home, open Memorial Day to Labor Day. It is less than a 3 minute walk to your left once you step out the front door of the home. The admission booth is located on the boardwalk once passed through the vehicle entrance gate. Search and visit Ocean Beach Park web page for 2026 Summer: direct pricing details, info, photos, and events schedule.
Guests are able to utilize Alewife Cove for water activities such as kayaks, canoes, or paddle boards (all NOT included). Guests are expected to comply with the CT water safety guidelines/requirements. There is a water access area 2 blocks away where you can access the water on Parkway Drive (Waterford, CT). It is a very short walk across the bridge (to the right) that brings you to the water access area. Besides water activities, the immediate area is a great place for walking, jogging, or bike riding.
*SEARCH: "Visit New London" and "Ocean Beach Park" for info about our town! *All photos also act as a digital floor plan/walk through of the home.
https://ocean-beach-park.com
HOUSE SPACE:
parking - 5 vehicles maximum (garage parking available) the home is a split level design w/ garage, 2000 sq ft - built in 1979 throwback-90s-vintage decor-functional kitchen, appliances, bathrooms, and finishes 50" Smart HDTV in living room w/ 3 couches 50" Smart HDTV in bottom level bedroom 40" Smart HDTV in upstairs master bedroom 50" Smart HDTV in upstairs bedroom 2 50" Smart HDTV in upstairs bedroom 2 first floor: master bedroom w queen bed includes large closet, small dresser and mirror, 40" Smart HDTV and full attached bathroom 1 (shared) first floor: full bathroom 1 (attached to bedroom 1 - shared) across hall from additional bedrooms 2 & 3 first floor: bedroom 2 & 3 include queen bed(s), 50" Smart HDTV(s), and large closet(s) finished bottom floor bedroom: 2 queen beds, hanging closet, 50" Smart HDTV, and full private bathroom 2 all beds in the home are queen sized, low platformed beds w/ 6–7 (Medium-Firm) memory foam matresses all bedrooms and bathrooms have doors w/ locks for privacy all bedrooms have table lamps all bedrooms have luggage racks for suitcases throwback-90s-vintage decor-functional bathrooms FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET: entire home is wifi accessible, 500+ mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) TV: utilize Youtube, Netflix, Hulu, etc if you sign in on your own account. No cable TV central air conditioning/ heating. PLEASE DO NOT SET AC LOWER THAN 70* - SYSTEM WILL MALFUNCTION REQUIRING SERVICE. keyless passcode entry to house furnished back deck area w/ solar lighting fully fenced backyard area, great for pets to run free 2 living room couches; ARE NOT pullout beds spacious open kitchen and dining area dinner table that seats 6 keurig coffee maker provided (bottled waters, coffee/coffee pods/coffee filters, creamer, sugar not included) complete kitchenware sets for 10 guests: drinking cups, coffee mugs, bowls, plates, forks, knives, spoons (condiments, oil, salt, pepper, chopsticks ARE NOT provided) 10 acrylic stemless wine glasses basic cookware: pots, pans, mixing bowls, baking sheets, tea kettle essential kitchen appliances: oven/stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer (no auto ice maker), toaster bed linens, bed pillows, towels, washcloths washer/dryer (located in downstairs bathroom 2) iron/iron board located in downstairs mud room full bathroom and mud room on bottom floor THE FIRE PLACE IS NOT OPERABLE. DO NOT USE we DO NOT provide an outdoor bbq grill at this property, you are welcome to bring your own. DO NOT DUMP HOT COALS IN PLASTIC GARBAGE CAN! pet(s) ARE ALLOWED at this property upon request at $150 extra flat rate fee, per pet. Maximum 2 pets. The pet fee is non-negotiable and non-refundable.
HOUSE & GUEST RULES:
Please refer to rental agreement: "House & Guest Manual/Rules = Supplemental Contract." By the act of freely and willingly booking this property, renter agrees to ALL terms and conditions of rental agreement: "House & Guest Manual/Rules = Supplimental Contract."
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Detailed, yet simple list of 9 items to "checkoff" before "checkout" at 10am. Guests receive list at checkin along with all codes, linen, wifi, and checkout instructions.
Check-out checklist: locking up, dirty towels/linens, dirty dishes, trash disposal, logging off of TV streaming accounts, re-mounting all remotes, heat/AC settings, food/drinks, lost/forgotten items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
By freely and willingly booking this property, renter agrees to ALL terms and conditions of "House and Guest Manual/Rules = Supplimental Contract"
Outdoor Deck w/ Seating available (2nd week May - until Nov 6th) and Fully Fenced Yard = Great for Pets
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: PARTIES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
New London
Located in New London, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Some of the area's popular attractions include Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Mystic Seaport. Ocean Beach Park and Custom House Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Neptune Park Association Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Waterford Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
New London Harbor Light - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Mitchell College - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
New London Union Station - 13 min drive
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Cumberland Farms - 4 min drive
Bamboo House - 13 min drive
Ocean Pizza - 5 min drive
NV Bakery & Market - 6 min drive
Dunkin' - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does RIVERVIEW VILLA AT OCEAN BEACH: 5 QUEEN BEDS have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at RIVERVIEW VILLA AT OCEAN BEACH: 5 QUEEN BEDS?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RIVERVIEW VILLA AT OCEAN BEACH: 5 QUEEN BEDS on 22 Jun 2026 start from £396, 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.
Is RIVERVIEW VILLA AT OCEAN BEACH: 5 QUEEN BEDS pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at RIVERVIEW VILLA AT OCEAN BEACH: 5 QUEEN BEDS?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at RIVERVIEW VILLA AT OCEAN BEACH: 5 QUEEN BEDS?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at RIVERVIEW VILLA AT OCEAN BEACH: 5 QUEEN BEDS?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is RIVERVIEW VILLA AT OCEAN BEACH: 5 QUEEN BEDS located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Beach Park and Waterford Beach Park. New London Harbor Light and Pequot Chapel are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a nice time, we came up to see Mystic seaport in the aquarium and we were able to go to the ocean right down the road. The host was very responsive and came over to filling holes in their fence since we brought our dogs. We really appreciated the quick turnaround with that.
A nice place to stay beach was right across the street… plus rides for the kids, safe place to stay…..Not luxury .!! but very homey ,needs a little upscale… be careful moving around in the bedrooms not to hit your leg…washer dryer was in the bathroom …I didn’t understand because they have room to put it somewhere else… I wish it was a baking pan…but overall was a good experience.
We had a wonderful stay. They house is equiped with ecerything a person needs and then some. Will definitely try to stay here again as will thenfamily. Thank you gor a memorable weekend.
house is equipped with more than expected. If felt like being hone. They
Anabela S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Karen P.
14 Aug 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good house for a family w/children
Overall impression was good. The house interior is as pictured online. The layout, furniture and temp control overall is comfortable. It was tidy but could have been cleaner.
As for the neighborhood, it was more congested than we anticipated due to the public beach. It's great for a family looking to entertain the kids. Lots to do!
Karen P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2023
Karen, your backhanded final private message to us, immediately followed by your false, defamatory public review are very dishonest, beyond reprehensible. Yet, we are glad to hear your thoughtfulness that the "overall impression was good" for 3 stars!
Amazing stay at this hone with the family. There was plenty of space for our group to spread out comfortably. Home was very clean and had plenty of extra linens, pillows, and towels thank god cause my kids LOVE using extra towels! Kids all had an awesome time at the beach, especially the water slides. Can't wait to book again with Utopia!
You can't beat the location, 3 minute walk and you're on the beach. The house was exactly as described. We had 4 couples, an 7 year old and an infant with us and everyone was very comfortable. Would definitely rent again.
The house was just what we were looking for and had a perfect setup. It was very convenient being so close to Ocean Beach Park and the drive into town from the house was very doable. I would definitely recommend!
Good location close to Ocean Beach. The house had plenty of room for my large family to stay for 4th of July weekend. Plenty of towels & laundry room were a plus.
Only complaints are
1. the house didn’t seem very clean. Saw a few dead bugs upon arrival as well as a LOT of live ones while we were there: earwigs, ants, and gnats.
2. The bedroom & bathroom doors were hard to close and squeaky so you basically had to slam them if you wanted them to close. Made for noisy mornings when you have a lot of people and children
Adrienne E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2023
To generally state that the house "didn’t seem very clean" and was full of "dead and live bugs upon arrival" is very disingenuous and misleading. Upon your arrival, it would have been very helpful to at least message Utopia Mgmt OR send photos of the uncleanliness and house full of alleged bugs everywhere. Unfortunately, no correspondence of any sort was made on your part. It is quite possible that the large groups of people, during 4th of July Weekend, coming in and out of the home (using the front AND kitchen porch doors), heavily contributed. This process seemingly dirtied the home up AND allowed bugs inside, rather than claims of alleged filthiness upon arrival. The specific timeline of these events may have easily become scrambled. Although on a positive note, we have since WD40 each and every bedroom door hinge in the home. Problem solved! We hope you continue to utilize VRBO for all of your rental needs. Safe travels!
Very clean and nice house across from beach and only a few minutes from Coast Guard Academy. 4 bedrooms with 5 queen beds. Air conditioning and WiFi work great. Perfect location. Will stay again.
This house is perfectly situated within walking distance of ocean beach. Even though it was too cold to go for the walk it was nice to have a quick glimpse. We were celebrating a birthday at Foxwoods and the house was more than comfortable for all of my guests. It was cozy inviting and we had basically everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The casinos are both less than 30 minutes away. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
We had a great weekend at our beach rental! It was exactly as shown in the pictures. Very clean and close to the beach. The extra parking was also appreciated. We loved being able to bring our doggies. Gates added to the back yard would be nice.
Roomy, well kept and an easy walk to the beach. Also parking was easy with driveway and street space. I would certainly consider staying there again. Yet another excellent VRbo experience!
This is a great no frills property right near the beach. The parking is a little tight if you have more than 3 cars, you might have an issue. It's super close to the beach and not a far drive from other entertainment.
We had a small family party at this location to celebrate my husbands graduation from nursing school. We have family from MA,RI and CT so this location was perfect, house was clean and had plenty of room to accomadate 10 adults and a few small children. Backyard was perfect for our small party during the day and was pleasantly surprised by the amount of shade! Parking is a bit tight but the host was gracious in allowing us to park additional cars at an other lot and we did find street parking for the others. (Definitely car pool if you can, so you don't get the neighbors all upset).
Beach is beautiful, well maintained, and a lot of fun. Live bands, fireworks, pool, mini golf and arcade all within walking distance! Host responded to all my requests very quickly. House could use a few fluffier pillows, and wish I looked into the parking situation more closely to avoid some stress, but besides that It was just what we needed and we all had a great time! I would certainly recommend this property.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2023
We are pleased to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay at our beach house directly next to Ocean Beach Park. To avoid confusion, we do provide our guests very specific parking detail located on our listing page, house manual/rules, and in message correspondences.
There are 5 CARS MAXIMUM allowed on this property rental. Guests will be able to park 2/3 vehicles in the driveway and garage. Guests can park 2/3 other vehicles adjacent to the house on the street. Do not park on front lawn. Please do not park the vehicles past the driveway, into neighbor's street parking spot (brick house). There is a sign on lawn that states "NO PARKING: PERMIT REQUIRED". Please disregard sign as we are owners of the home and you are our guests. No parking permit required.
We do hope you continue to utilize VRBO for all of your future rental needs! Safe travels!
Check-in was super simple, owner was responsive to all our questions, and the location was fantastic. The house had everything we needed for a couple nights away with the family to enjoy some downtime at the beach. We will definitely consider renting this place again if we come back to the area. Thank you!
This is a great house to stay, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Spotlessly clean, in a very convenient location. We would like to mention that everything was very easy to follow and we had all that we need for a long weekend stay. It was confortable for the group. The owner was very responsive and easy to communicate with. We really enjoy the short distance to the beach!
Walk to beach wasn’t far House nice inside looked like recently remolded had everything we needed trash canisters were full upon arrival told owner and next day someone emptied them we drove to Mystic ate famous pizza place Julia Roberts played in Mystic Pizza enjoyed quaint town and the shops
town on the water so beautiful sites good photo ops took a light house sight seeing 2 hr cruise loved it we hated to leave but only had 2 nights in New London doing New England states tour in 12 days
We all said we hope come back one day stay at this home u will not be disappointed
GIna C R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin H.
27 Sept 2018
Great Location, Clean and well kept.
Located right across the street from the park, and a two minute walk to the beach. This split level ranch is perfect for a family. We had 3 couples and 2 teens for the weekend and had plenty of room. Everything has been recently updated and they anticipated every need. There is even a Keurig with coffee. Great communication and easy key pad access made this a hassle free rental.
Kevin H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Becky S.
30 Aug 2018
Perfect weekend
We loved this house for a weekend getaway for a 30th birthday celebration. It had eveything that we needed. Plenty of space for our group to hang outside as well as inside. We loved being so close to the beach. The house was very clean and the owner was very prompt with answering any questions I had. We would 100% stay here again
Becky S.
Verified
8/10 Good
Robert G.
17 Aug 2018
Clean, comfy & close to the beach!
I really wanted to give this property five stars but I don’t think the fire alarm system was working due to none of the led lights on the units being on. Besides that’s, there was plenty of room for the four of us and having the bbq grill on the back deck was great addition. As expected the cabinets were full of everything you would need, the garage also had beach chairs, an umbrella, a beach cart and 1 bucket. I was hoping for more beach toys “for the kids” so we had to buy some from the local cvs. Overall we had a great time, the beach was fun, the water was crystal clear and calm(ish).
Last side note for the owner: calm down on the glad plug-ins, way over powering.
Robert G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2023
We are pleased to hear your family all enjoyed their time at our beach house and Ocean Beach Park. It is disappointing that our rental property was rated poorly due to "thinking" our fire alarm system was inoperable. Indeed, each of our brand new and recently installed smoke alarms AND CO2 alarms (throughout the home) are all functional and operational. This is a mandatory safety requirement of all VRBO rental properties. We would not rent our home to guests in violation of safety standards. Also, plug-INS always have the ability to UN-plug whenever needed. We hope you all continue to utilize VRBO for all of your rental needs. Safe travels!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maria C.
26 Jul 2018
Clean, comfortable and friendly
We rented this house on the occasion of my husband's 50th birthday. We booked an event room at Ocean Beach and had a wonderful time in the area all weekend. The house is in a residential neighborhood walking distance from the gated beach. It is within a short drive from other area attractions including dining, historic tourist destinations and lovely state parks. Parts of New London are a bit dodgy - but this neighborhood was friendly and family oriented. (The park at Ocean Beach needs some attention - it probably was in it's heyday about 20+ years ago but our family and friends had a wonderful time.) The house itself is quite clean and comfortable - newly renovated and furnished. It has a very fresh and new vibe about it. The beds were comfortable, televisions and furniture are all nice and user friendly and there are even a few board games available. The person responsible for answering questions related to parking, garbage removal, etc. was very friendly, helpful and responsive. I would recommend a stay here!
Maria C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
6/10 Okay
Stephen S.
26 Jul 2018
Very clean, convenient location
This was a hard review to write. I wish I could choose 3.75 stars, but that's not an option. The house was very, very clean, which is always nice. The passes to Ocean Beach Park were great too. And the owners were very responsive. But a couple things brought my rating down from 4 stars. Since there are only 5 large beds, the listing shouldn't say it sleeps 12, unless they specifically say the other two people need to sleep on couches that don't pull out. Also, the bathrooms could use an update for this price level and 4 stars.
Stephen S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2023
The home, it's location, contents, and amenities are EXACTLY as notated on the listing page, photos, and house manual/rules.
About the host
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Welcome all fellow VRBO community members. Our sites are extremely user friendly, with each rental property specifically designed for the modern day traveler. Our stress free, turnkey properties are located in the Connecticut areas of: Mystic, Niantic, Clinton, and New London - just steps away from Ocean Beach Park, noted as "New England's Finest Sugar Sand Beach and Boardwalk Attractions." Also, Florida areas of: Miami, Ft Lauderdale, and Lauderdale-By-The-Sea.
Our team at Utopia Properties have grounded our roots here in Connecticut for over the past 55+ years. Since 2016, our team has hosted over 5,500+ guests from all over the world. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive 5-star rental experience at each and every turnkey property. We offer an enjoyable, affordable, and family friendly environment for all of our guests.
Why they chose this property
Must climb stairs — Split level home w/ garage: 7 steps up to front entrance. 4 steps up to main floor from front door entrance. 4 steps down to bottom floor from front door entrance. 7 steps up back deck entrance. flat entry, no steps through garage to bottom floor bedroom 4. Ring Floodlight w/ Camera: mounted next to garage, directed at driveway and street parking.
By freely and willingly booking this property, renter agrees to ALL terms and conditions of "House and Guest Manual/Rules = Supplimental Contract"
Outdoor Deck w/ Seating available (2nd week May - until Nov 6th) and Fully Fenced Yard = Great for Pets
What makes this property unique
Our service specialists will assist you directly with all VRBO correspondences and inquires regarding the rental properties. They are available by VRBO message board from 10am - 5pm (eastern standard time), seven days a week.
We truly take pride in our short-term rental hospitality services, making sure that your stay is as memorable as it can be! It is always a great time of the year to stay with Utopia Properties and experience everything the New England and South Florida areas have to offer. All you have to do is vacation!
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