10/10 Excellent
Gillian C.
8 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Gillian C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Iconic Bow House, an Oasis in the Heart of the Niantic Bay Marina
Family-friendly holiday home in Niantic with a hot tub
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62117 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
East Lyme, CT
- Place, Hole-in-the-Wall Beach10 min walk
- Place, Rocky Neck State Park5 min drive
- Place, Ocean Beach Park15 min drive
- Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
King Guestroom
1 King Bed
Office 1
1 Single Futon
Queen Guestroom
1 Queen Bed
Twin Guestroom
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Guest Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
King Ensuite
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Main Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Iconic Bow House, an Oasis in the Heart of the Niantic Bay Marina
Welcome to your coastal retreat in Niantic, CT! This restored late-1800s Bowstring Truss-style home combines historic charm and modern comforts. Just steps from the beach and main street, it sleeps 6 with 3 upstairs bedrooms and a ground-floor office/library. Every decor piece invites you to uncover the mysteries of its original builders. Relax in the lush backyard with a hot tub, firepit, and stone patio. Located in a vibrant, safe community with year-round festivals, it’s your perfect getaway!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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- Kitchen
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace
House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dog must be in a crate when owner is gone
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
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
Please set the thermostat in the living room to 68 in winter and 72 in summer
Hot tub towels: please place them in the lower bin inside the laundry closet
For all bathroom linens, please leave them hung up and not on the floor.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
Niantic is home to this holiday home. Travellers looking for local activities can try New London Ferry Dock and Ocean Beach Park, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Mystic Seaport. Travelling with kids? Consider Tumbleweeds and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut.
East Lyme, CT
What's nearby
- Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- The Book Barn - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- McCook Point Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- Rocky Neck State Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Ocean Beach Park - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dairy Queen - 7 min walk
- Three Belles Marina - 4 min drive
- 374 Kitchen & Cocktails - 12 min walk
- Cafe Sol - 17 min walk
- Skippers Seafood Restaurant - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth P.
5 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kenneth P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alissa D.
19 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alissa D.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
christoohey1
15 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
christoohey1
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deanna S.
3 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow
Deanna S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
dinaz i.
23 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty house in great location!
dinaz i.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Markus
I've been a vacation rental host for over seven years. Bow House is my latest project in a series of four iconic homes that started in Arizona then the Poconos of Pennsylvania and now the Connecticut Coast in Niantic. I love how hosting has connected me with hundreds of amazing travelers looking to explore these incredible places we get to live.
I work in TV Media Sales Distribution in NYC but I live in Connecticut about an hour from Bow House. It's an incredible privilege to live a fast-paced work life and be able to relax into the Niantic Bay on the weekends.
I work in TV Media Sales Distribution in NYC but I live in Connecticut about an hour from Bow House. It's an incredible privilege to live a fast-paced work life and be able to relax into the Niantic Bay on the weekends.
Why they chose this property
Niantic is a hidden gem of Connecticut because the train doesn't stop here, which is why you'll find that among all the sea villages off the Long Island Sound, this is the place where locals vacation during their holidays. It has some of the best pizza, bookstores, cafes, and live entertainment you'll find anywhere.
What makes this property unique
I chose to open Bow House to vacation renters because of its iconic architecture and nearly museum-like decor theme. This was easily my favorite restoration project to date. The art and furniture pieces tell the story of a sea captain that built this house with his wife for their retirement. The house is filled with fun artifacts I hope guests will explore to try and uncover their secrets. Do you recognize anyone in these portraits?
The house has enough parking for your water toys and your guests, a very large and private fenced yard, a comfortable hot tub, a covered patio for those rainy coastal days, and is still located a one-minute walk to so many restaurants and the incredible Sift Bakery. You can easily arrive at Bow House for the weekend and never step in your car until it's time to go home.
The house has enough parking for your water toys and your guests, a very large and private fenced yard, a comfortable hot tub, a covered patio for those rainy coastal days, and is still located a one-minute walk to so many restaurants and the incredible Sift Bakery. You can easily arrive at Bow House for the weekend and never step in your car until it's time to go home.
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