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Private Beach Front Victorian Home

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Private beach front with kayaks for renter use
Plenty of outdoor lawn and beach furniture
Beautiful covered front porch overlooking ocean and beach
Large open living area with views of ocean and wall-mounted internet TV.
Plenty of spots for lounging and playing games

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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East Lyme, CT
  • Place, McCook Point Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Captain's Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Crescent Bedroom

1 Double Bed

McCook's Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Nehantic

1 Queen Bed

Pond Master

1 Queen Bed

The Crow's Nest

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Half

Toilet

2nd Floor Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Beach Front Victorian Home

Victorian beach house on private sandy beach with elevated ocean-side covered porch. 6 bedrooms sleeps 16 on beds. 1.5 baths plus cedar-lined private outdoor shower. Parking for six cars. Next to McCook's Point Park with playgrounds, events and beautiful shaded picnic grounds. 10 minute walk to Niantic boardwalk, a two mile path along Niantic bay, as well as downtown Niantic with eclectic shops and restaurants.

Bedrooms
Captain's: 1st floor with one double bed and 1/2 bath.
Pond Master: 2nd floor with one queen bed and room A/C.
Nehantic: 2nd floor with queen bed.
McCook's: One double bed and adjacent ocean-side sun porch with an additional two twin beds.
Crescent: 2nd floor with one double sleigh bed.
The Crow's Nest: One double plus two twin beds with ocean-facing windows -- great for kids or family that wants to stay together in one room.

2nd floor bathroom with new tub/shower and washer/dryer.

Open kitchen with full-sized refrigerator, oven/stove, microwave, coffee maker and dishwasher. Adjacent "sun-porch" for family-style dining.

Wall-mounted 50" smart TV.

Beach-front lawn with dining table with sun umbrella. Chaise lounge beach chairs. Large propane grill.

Note: The house is elevated from the ground for flood protection. 10+ stairs must be ascended to reach the first floor.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
11:00 pm quiet hour, mainly regarding music and loud speech.

Important information

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Property # 1936270vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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. Ocean Beach Park and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Flanders Plaza Shopping Center and Crystal Mall. Tumbleweeds and The Book Barn are also worth visiting. With power boating, sailing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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East Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • McCook Point Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tumbleweeds - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Attawan Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 17 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Llorona - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lyme Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sol - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fat Tuna - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach Front Victorian Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Beach Front Victorian Home?

As of 1 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Beach Front Victorian Home on 14 Sept, 2026 start from S$887, 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 at Private Beach Front Victorian Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach Front Victorian Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach Front Victorian Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach Front Victorian Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Niantic holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of McCook Point Beach and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. Hole-in-the-Wall Beach and Tumbleweeds are also within 15 minutes.

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. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It worked out excellent for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Kitchen was well-equipped and the house is easy to navigate. Bonus points for having a main floor bedroom for folks with a harder time navigating stairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Niantic beach vacation

We had an amazing time for our stay in Niantic. The hosts Kim and Kent were wonderful. The house had so many items for us to use that made our stay even easier. We had a great family vacation and would love to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Perfect Spot!

My friends and I loved our time staying at this great, spacious, well-equipped house. The view and location were wonderful and there was so much to explore within a short distance. We hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2022
Our guests were perfect!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristin S.

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

Family gathering

Kent and Kim are great hosts. Lovely property with lots of room for lots of family. We went for a burial at sea for my mother who grew up with a cottage in the area and was one of her favorite places to be. They had everything needed for a great stay. We will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Wonderful Spot on the Ocean

We really enjoyed this comfortable spot directly on the ocean. Lots of bedrooms and beds for the whole gang. The owners could not have been more lovely. Sitting on that deck with morning coffee was a moment of heaven. Well done!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Wonderful beach vacation!

This house was an ideal location for a getaway with friends. The view is unbelievable. The water is so clear and was warm for us. My favorite part was hearing the sounds of the ocean when we walked in. We had everything we needed and then some. Kim was also very accommodating and helpful. Already hoping we can come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese S.

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

Something for Everyone

This was a wonderful place to spend our annual family reunion. The beachfront for the little ones and the proximity of the town for the older ones were perfect for our group of varied interests. The kitchen supplies and ample table space for both dining and boardgames were much appreciated. We hope to be back. Thank you to our hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelliann C.

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

Perfect Wedding Weekend

This house was perfect for our out-of-town guests to stay as they joined us for our wedding weekend! The house is fabulously placed right on the beach in Nintic, nd it felt like we were on a tropical vacation when my (new) husband and I relaxed on the sand after all of our guests left. Thank you for being so sweet, and providing a great place for us to hang out with our people during our favorite weekend ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline J.

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

Judson review

The accommodations were phenomenal! The house felt very homey and comfortable. The note and goodie basket were an unexpected nice welcome! The outdoor shower is awesome! There was nothing lacking that we needed during our stay. Overall- we had a fabulous time, and the house is great! Thank you so much!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Niantic Beachfront Rental

Kim and Kent were fantastic hosts; very communicative and incredibly helpful! We were in Niantic for our son’s wedding and this property was absolutely perfect for us. We wished that we had more time to enjoy the home and area, but wedding duties called. Kim was amazing when we departed, and even mailed us back a swim suit that one of our guests left at the property. Overall we highly recommend this property and these owners…beautiful location and wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

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

Great spot for families

This was our second time staying here and we loved it once again. The location is absolutely perfect, the porch overlooking the beach is great, there are places to eat within walking distance, and we had room for our whole giant family. We had trouble with the refrigerator not keeping our food cool, which was a big bummer, we lost quite a bit of perishables. This is not at all the hosts fault, they tried to find a way to have it repaired for us which was so kind. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank I.

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

Outstanding Vacation Home

We celebrated our daughter’s 30th birthday at this wonderful home. It offered breathtaking views of the ocean, and it provided so many additional amenities, such as an outdoor grill, kayaks, and a rowboat. The town of Niantic was quite charming, and we were all mesmerized by our accommodations and the location. Our hosts, Kim and Kent, were very accommodating and even provided us an historical perspective of the home, which was built in the mid 1800s. About the only drawbacks were a temperamental dishwasher and that the house had only one full bathroom, but we managed. All in all, we had an outstanding and memorable time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles p.

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

Our Vacation

Found house rustic and cozy, enjoyed by all. Only real concern is not having normal cable TV. We are not computer fans and don't subscribe to other media, so Netflex was a letdown. No one at fault since we discovered that when we got our instructions on the house 3 days before vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Dorothy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Seaside Cottage

If you’re looking for a place that truly feels lived in, this 175-year-old seaside cottage delivers an experience like no other! Nestled in a spectacular location just steps from the shore, the setting is unbeatable—wake to ocean breezes and fall asleep to the sound of waves (and sometimes your neighbors, thanks to the wonderfully historic walls).The home itself is a delightful time capsule, lovingly filled with generations of treasures—an eclectic collection of furniture with real character, and a dizzying array of vintage dishes, pots, and pans that make every meal a scavenger hunt. Every surface tells a story, and you’ll never run out of conversation starters!Those who appreciate the patina of age will love the paneled walls and the charming squeak of every floorboard. It’s a place where you can truly unplug. Light sleepers or those used to modern minimalism might find the ambiance a bit more rustic than they’re used to.In short, if you’re seeking five-star polish, this may not be your perfect match—but for the right traveler, it’s a slice of coastal history in an unbeatable location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

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

Relaxing!!

This was the perfect cottage on the sea. Woke up to ocean sounds and views every day. A perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

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

Great Beach

We really enjoyed the beach, sand toys, and kayaks. The outside shower was also a fan favorite! One of the rooms does have an air conditioner which was nice as it can get warm in there. Overall we had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

great week in Niantic!

Great beach house and location. Very easy check in and check out, included all needed extras, chairs, towels, kayaks, games, etc. well stocked... On the beach, lovely view/access and did I mention the location? Would recommend. We had three families, 5 kids between 2-12 and everyone fit and had a lovely time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Fantastic location in big welcoming house

The house is big enough for lots of family and friends in a great spot on the beach. Owners were very responsive to any questions or concerns and checking in and out was incredibly easy. Outdoor shower is fantastic! You might want to consider bringing more fans for hot summer nights. Kitchen gets pretty warm I’d you’re cooking but there’s also a grill for outdoor cooking as well! We had a great time in our week’s stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris W.

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

USCGA graduation

We had 15 family members plus our graduate (part of the time) staying for 4 nights. We never were cramped for space. We felt welcomed. Their communication was very good. There were plenty of things to do even indoors on the one rainy day. The beach was clean and also welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the deck. It was beautiful. We will definitely consider returning if we are ever in the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Amazing and relaxing

We just love coming back to this home every year. It has everything the family could want for a relaxing get away. Wonderful memories made. Best of all was working with the owners. Thank you and see you in 2022.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

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

Awesome stay on Niantic Bay

Great place right on the water. Sleeps plenty and everyone had tons of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

Large, spacious house right on the beach with a wonderful porch looking overlooking Niantic Bay.

Very spacious house with lots of room to sit and lounge and two large tables for meals indoors. There is only one bath/shower inside but the outdoor shower was spacious and great during warm weather. The porch overlooking the bay with stairs down to the beach was the crown jewel of the house. The house has lots of indoor games and puzzles as well as kayaks, floats and a paddle board for use on the water. It’s only a short pleasant walk through Crescent Beach Park to get into the town which has some nice shops and a few Restaurants. Had a great week here with the family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina S.

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

The view is amazing

The location was great, the pictures don't make this house justice, so much bigger in person. Fully equipped, we just needed to bring food. First couple days of our stay it was cold so we all enjoyed the board games and paper-planes. When it got warmer, we used the kayaks and the kids played on the beach with all the sand toys they had there already. Mr. Kent is very responsive and made sure to answer all my questions. Overall we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

A great beach house

Kent and Kimberly were very responsive. The house is well equipped and the location is fantastic. We loved the town of Niantic and the views from the porch and the beach. Our stay in May had cool breezes and chilly nights, but extra blankets and electric heaters made it cozy. A wonderful place with plenty of room for family gatherings. Only 1 1/2 baths, but we’re all family, so we made it work. Overall, a wonderful place to make memories.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kent McCord

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This is a family summer beach house built in 1850 and purchased by the family in 1920. The family still uses it throughout most of the summer, but makes it available for select weeks and off-season weekends to help offset the costs of owning an old home directly on the beach. We hope you can stay!
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