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Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed

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Boathouse deck, facing Niantic River
new furniture for boathouse roof top deck
Relax and lounge on the deck!
Panoramic view
House from water view

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Hot tub
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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East Lyme, CT
  • Place, Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tumbleweeds
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd floor, bonus room/office

1 Double Futon

2nd floor, upper left

3 Single Beds

2nd floor, upper right

1 Queen Bed

basement

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor

Toilet

2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed

150' direct waterfront on the Niantic River, located in Saunders Point. Niantic is mid-way between New York and Boston. Panoramic views with private beach, access to deep water dock and private swimming pool. Enjoy beach, boating, fishing and swimming at your doorstep. Bring your own personal water craft to enjoy the river or rent at the marina, walking distance away.

Three floors, with main floor en suite master, two bedrooms and office with futon and full bath on second floor along with finished basement bedroom and lounge area. Sleeps 8-10 privately, 10 total. Open floor plan living room, dining room and kitchen. Half bath on main floor.

Large patio area and deck surround the pool. Large side yard. Enjoy your morning coffee as you watch the sunrise. Dine alfresco in the evening and watch the moon rise over the river.

Yard games, books and board games for the whole family.

Within 2 miles of downtown Niantic - with shops, restaurants and the Niantic Bay Boardwalk. Close to two local casinos, Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, Block Island Ferry, Clinton and Westbrook Outlets, Essex Steam Train, Goodspeed Opera House, Ivoryton Play House, RiverQuest Cruises and so much more.

Property is equipped with linens, bath towels, beach towels, large screen tv, wireless high-speed internet, starter packs of toilet paper, paper towels, soap, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent.

At this time there is no smoking and no cats, small dogs allowed.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small dog, no cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No unattended children < 10 years old allowed on boathouse roof deck. No access to boathouse interior or garage. Follow posted safety rules.
Small neighborhood, please be courteous.
The association dock, located to left of home, can be used but is in front of a neighbor's home. The hours to use the dock are only 8am - dusk.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2019514vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

About the area

Niantic

Located in Niantic, this holiday home is on the beach. Some of the area's popular attractions include Ocean Beach Park and Mystic Seaport. Tumbleweeds and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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East Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tumbleweeds - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • The Book Barn - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Rocky Neck State Park - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 19 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Llorona - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sol - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed on 25 Jul 2026 start from £459, 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 Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed located?

Nestled on the beach, this Niantic holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Tumbleweeds, Hole-in-the-Wall Beach and Amtrak Beach. McCook Point Beach and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheryl d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barbara as always was very attentive. The house was beautiful and fit our needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
We love to see repeat guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed here 4 or 5 times and it’s always great. The owner is super helpful and responsive. We have 2026 booked already and are looking into 2027. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2025
Thank you for being a repeat guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

This was our third time renting and we had an excellent stay yet again. We are booked up for next year already!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Thank you for trusting us with your vacation again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheryl d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best view around

Enjoyed our stay as usual!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2024
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Trip

Beautiful location on the river. Great place for a local college graduation we attended. Even caught some fish off the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rayne w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend

Barbara was great very quick at responding. Location was center of everything we did. Pool and deck was relaxing just watching the boats and enjoying the water. Would definitely go back there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sinéad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect water,scenic and relaxing stay

Highly professional, could not fault host or house !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home. Great water views.

My family and I had a great time at Barbara's home. The views are beautiful, the pool is so nice and the house itself had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2022
Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheryl d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation!

We love the house. It was our second year and we’ve already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Setting

This house is located in a beautiful quaint neighborhood. It has a amazing pool overlooking the Niantic River. We had a wonderful trip and would recommend this rental to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thank you! Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Barb
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Wonderful spot on Niantic river. Great for swimming in the built-in pool, kayaking, great scenery. Host is very responsive and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. We hope you enjoyed your stay. Barb
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

Incredible house with amazing views. Pool made the place even more amazing. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2022
Glad you had a nice time and could enjoy the pool
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house. Beautiful location

Great house. Beautiful location. Twin beds are hard but we slept ok.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for your review! Glad you enjoyed your stay. Most of the twin mattresses are new but we can look into mattress toppers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunrise over the bay

The location and amenities exceeded our expectations. Beautiful setting, great neighborhood, friendly neighbors and perfect location for our itinerary. And the weather couldn’t have been better-though it was a little early for fall colors.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2024
Thank you staying at our property, Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location on the river

We really enjoyed our stay and would return. Was a great place for our family to gather when we visited for a family wedding. Enjoyed the views, swimming in the pool and sitting out on the deck. The home was equipped with several pool floats which we really appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2024
you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week

Property is stunning. Amazing location and the pool made it even better for the kids. Will definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2021
Thank you. Glad you had a great vacation. Looking forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Mix

This is our second year staying here. Labeled it "the perfect mix" because it has everythng. We all loved the pool and the river view. The kids, ages 3, 8 and 9 loved the little beach area in front of the house to explore. Lots of room in the house, layout is perfect. We didn't want to leave and plan ti come back next summer! Barbara is so wonderful!
Exploring the shore
More exploring
Just pretty
So many rocks shells and more
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
We love to see repeat guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elzbieta R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Lyme.

The property is very family friendly, great location. Thank you! Greg & Ela.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2022
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheryl d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway!

Great family getaway! The house is large, plenty of space to accommodate everyone. Lots of different areas for people to do their own thing! The house was fully equipped for your every need. The location was great, the view was incredible. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2021
Thank you! Glad you had a wonderful time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Elaine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house

This house was absolutely a dream. The view the pool and the location cannot be beat. We loved everything the owner left us a gift basket we had everything we needed utensils everything for the barbecue.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2020
We are happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANNETTE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Again...Fabulous

Spectacular both indoors and out. Great location if you want to be active on the water, tennis courts, hiking or biking- or if you just want to chill with a beverage and enjoy the view of the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2021
Thank you! It is a special place with 180 degree view of the Niantic River.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming

We gathered from varying places across the country and were able to enjoy time together at this lovely waterfront home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you had a successful regatta while in town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Vacation

We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Barbara's house has everything a family needs to feel comfortable and have fun. From the pool, to the views, it was perfect from beginning to end. We will be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2022
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second visit was better than the first

This is an amazing property that has everything a family could need. Arrival was painless. Beds were all made, more than enough towels for countless swims in the pool. The first view nights were a bit cold (June in Connecticut) so the extra throw blankets were very welcome. The kitchen is better equipped than my own. Whole family loved the pool, launch paddle boats and kayaks out the back and playing ball in the side yard. This place is perfect and we hope to be back soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Thank you for the repeat stay! Glad everyone had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Pool was added bonus

The house itself was clean and spacious, and is clearly cared for by the owner. The included amenities provided everything we needed, from beach towels to tools for our lobster night! The pool was a huge hit with the kids and they enjoyed taking the walk to the private beach and small playground. Overall it was a great week even with a few rainy days. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!

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