Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: 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.

Q: 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).

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new furniture for boathouse roof top deck

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Hot tub
Dryer
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

East Lyme, CT

Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Rocky Neck State Park
‪9 min drive‬
New London Ferry Dock
‪16 min drive‬
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
‪23 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

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.

Property manager

Barbara Buzzelli

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Small dog, no cats

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.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Niantic

Located in Niantic, this holiday home is on the beach. Ocean Beach Park is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, New London Ferry Dock and Mystic Seaport are worth checking out. Tumbleweeds and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

East Lyme, CT

What's nearby

Tumbleweeds - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
Rocky Neck State Park - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
New London Ferry Dock - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
Ocean Beach Park - 19 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪The Shack - ‬8 min drive
‪Smokey O'Gradys BBQ & Pub - ‬8 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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.

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).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ANNETTE L.

16 Oct, 2024

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

Just right!

We love the location of this home as it has wonderful views, access to the river, hiking, and fun activities in the neighborhood such as tennis and bocci. The home itself is always well stocked- you can even bake! It's comfortable and great for a large family as there's plenty of room to spread out or come together for fun family games. Would recommend to everyone.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

8 Oct, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

4 Sept, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

11 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

cheryl d.

3 Aug, 2024

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

Best view around

Enjoyed our stay as usual!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

23 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

12 Jul, 2024

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

We had another wonderful vacation at this special house!

This house is an absolute must for anyone looking to have a family vacation filled with fun and memories. This has been our third year at this wonderful property and to say we enjoyed ourselves is an understatement. The pool is gorgeous, the view is spectacular, and the house is clean, spacious, and beautiful. Barbara is an exceptional host who provides everything you could possibly need and more! The memories we made this week will always be treasured. Thank you from all of us, Barbara. We had a WONDERFUL time!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy I.

11 Jul, 2024

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

Great house for a family vacation - Five Stars!!!

We rented this house for a family vacation 4th of July week. The house was great, right on the water with a pool, plenty of space and bedrooms for 5 adults and 2 young adults (with extra beds if we needed them). The house was stocked with everything from dishes, to cookware to spices. Centrally located to fun things to do in the area. Thank you, Barbara!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

14 Jun, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Sammamish

20 Oct, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

ANNETTE L.

14 Oct, 2023

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

Always a wonderful time!

This house provides everything you could ever need if hosting a big family. Rain or shine you can find many fun activities to do in the area be it tennis, bocci, hiking or water activities. Rainy days are still great with many games in the home, beautiful views , and comfortable living spaces. Every year we stay we find improvements. Highly recommended!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward E.

10 Oct, 2023

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

Coast Guard Academy Parent Weekend

This house exceeded our expectations. We wanted a multi-bedroom house on the water for our weekend with our daughter at the Coast Guard Academy. It was both secluded and convenient to the Academy, combining a cottage feel and modern amenities. The panoramic view of the river/bay was spectacular. While it rained for two of the three full days we were there, we did get to enjoy the deck over the boat house on the last day. Truly a memorable experience, and a great way to enjoy New England.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

25 Sept, 2023

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

A family tradition

Our family has been visiting this beautiful retreat for the last three years, and every year we love it more. Barb is a wonderful host, attending to our every need and even anticipating needs with thoughtful additions to the amenities each year. This is no zombie rental that was clearly set up with short-term rentals in mind (you know the ones ... bare minimum supplies and furniture from a big box store). This is a family home, with everything a family would want for a getaway. Pool toys? Check. Lawn games? Check. Loads of linens? Check. Board games? Yep. Cookout supplies? You bet. Bedside device chargers, Alexas, outdoor speakers? Okay, you get the idea. And the location can't be beat. This has come to feel like our second home, and we can't wait to go back!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

15 Aug, 2023

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

Best Ever!

One of our best vacation spots ever! Beautiful view, amazing pool and five minutes to the ocean. Plenty of room and amenities. Stocked for everything you would need. Quiet neighborhood. Peaceful and relaxing. Wish we could have stayed longer! The family loved it and didnt want to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY W.

11 Aug, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

22 Jul, 2023

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

Another great summer!

This is the third year we’ve rented and it feels like home now. A Very amazing home with a very amazing view and pool. The last two years we never wanted to leave. Ate almost all our meals looking out at the water or on the deck of the pool. This year we did venture out to a few museums and a restaurant or two, but we didn’t stray far. We had a one and a half year old with us this year and he loved the little strip of sand at the waters edge. thank you again Barbara for a wonderful week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect Getaway!

This house has everything you need to have a relaxing, fun-filled stay with family or friends. The house, property, and pool are immaculate. The house is spacious, filled with sunlight, and extremely well stocked. Barbara is responsive and very helpful. This was our second year coming as a family, and we rebooked again for next year! We can't wait to come back to this truly special place.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia N., Southington, Ct

9 Jul, 2023

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

Vacation at the River House

The house is situated in a very scenic location. Large windows that span the width of the house afford you a lovely view of the Niantic river along with lively boating activity. Up close to the house you have a nice view of a huge inground pool with a well furnished patio surrounding it. Inside you will find all the amenities needed for comfort in each room. Comfortable couches and a big screen tv in the livingroom. Plenty of seating in the dining room and nice appliances in the kitchen. Lots of cooking utensils ,dishes, glassware and eating utensils. The bathrooms have plenty of towels and there are beach towels too. The beds are comfortable and the rooms have closets and dressers. Of course you will stay nice and cool with A/C through out the house. I can go on and on but you can read about all the amenities online. The house is lovely and roomy. This was my second stay at the river house with family and friends. Everyone wished that we could have stayed longer and everyone wants to come back! Thank you Barb!! Lydia Southington Ct.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William R.

24 Jun, 2023

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

Great family vacation

Days on the river and in the great pool were an outstanding setting for our family of four teenagers and six adults. We brought a kayak which is easily stored on the beach next to the house. There is no deep mooring available for a larger boat so we had to rent a slip from a local marina for the week. The house had everything we needed; tons of bath and beach towels, fully stocked kitchen with many spices, comfortable gathering spaces and good air conditioning. Thank you for offering this wonderful vacation experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

18 Jun, 2023

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

Best Rental Ever

From arrival to departure, this was the best rental we have ever had. The views are spectacular. My kids loved the pool and I think they were wet 5-6 hours a day. It was so easy to kayak and paddle board from the beach. I was amazed at how well the kitchen was equiped. Check-in was so easy, all the beds were made for us (a godsend because we arrived late), more than enough towels. There were enough seats for a large family dinner or to watch a movie. My family can't wait to go back.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

27 May, 2023

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

fabulous

The property was great clean, homey, and well-maintained. Heck, I envied some of the kitchen equipment and useability -- which is a far cry from the usual summer rental. The location perfect for our low-key crowd of adults (ranging in age from 25-65).

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANNETTE L.

22 Oct, 2022

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

Great active family getaway!

This was our 3rd stay at this beautiful home. It has everything you could need both inside and out. Plenty of seating, cooking utensils, and excellent outdoor activities right within walking distance. We enjoyed playing Bocci, tennis, disc golf, and lovely hikes at nearby trails. Bring your paddle boards and Kayaks as you can put them in the water next door. Highly recommended. Hope to be back again next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Laura D.

29 Sept, 2022

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

Overall good experience with exceptions

Everything was great except for the following: Jets on upstairs tub very moldy; although we cleaned them used downstairs tub to bathe kids. Downstairs bathroom also had mold. Outside all wooden railings and stairs in desperate need of upgrade. Luckily our son in law was not severely hurt when 2 steps of stairway going to the water let go. Fireplace Has very strong odor; probably needs cleaning.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022