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Bright & Cheerful Coastal Cottage for Multi-week & Monthly Stays

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a built-in stove, a dishwasher, and a Samsung washing machine.
A wooden pier extending into calm waters with boats docked at the end.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black stove, and a microwave. There is a wooden island with kitchen utensils and a kettle. A 'welcome' sign is visible on the wall.
A kitchen with a large window, a coffee maker, a sink, and various kitchen items on the counter.
A cozy living room with a dining area, a large mirror reflecting the space, and a view of the kitchen through an open doorway.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Waterford, CT
  • Place, Amtrak Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Connecticut College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Waterford

Located in Waterford, this holiday home is near a water park and on a river. Garde Arts Center and Nathan Hale Schoolhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Tumbleweeds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mohegan Sun Arena or Waterford Speedbowl. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Waterford, CT

What's nearby

  • Amtrak Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • New London Ferry Dock - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • United States Coast Guard Academy - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Connecticut College - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 13 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 17 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Tuna - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪When Pigs Fly - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dock Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Veterans of Foreign Wars - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright & Cheerful Coastal Cottage for Multi-week & Monthly Stays pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Bright & Cheerful Coastal Cottage for Multi-week & Monthly Stays?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright & Cheerful Coastal Cottage for Multi-week & Monthly Stays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright & Cheerful Coastal Cottage for Multi-week & Monthly Stays?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright & Cheerful Coastal Cottage for Multi-week & Monthly Stays located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Amtrak Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Tumbleweeds and Hole-in-the-Wall Beach. Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut and McCook Point Beach 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. 54 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is cozy and well equipped, and in a great location.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation home

This is an amazing place in an amazing location! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space with everything we could have wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful relaxing and so comfortable

This was a wonderful place for a group of friends for a reunion! So well appointed it had everything we needed and the swimming area at the end of the road was delightful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in Waterford

My family and I really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage. The cottage was cozy, comfortable and clean. It’s such a peaceful place. The cottage is set up for a very relaxing experience. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 4th with family yearly reunion

Spent the days at my uncle’s beach house but enjoyed ending our day at the VRBO instead of a hotel 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage in a great neighborhood

We had a great sisters trip at this home. Everything you might possibly need has already been thought of! Would come back again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house

Great host, great house, great comms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage Stay

This cottage was so lovely and so close to parks and beaches! The neighborhood is quiet and everyone was so welcoming and friendly. Thank you so much to the owners! We had a great time!😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage !

Perfect for our annual family stay! We only needed the property for sleeping accommodations and it did just that. Super cute and clean. Close to town and the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Glad it was a good spot for you and your family. Thank you for staying and for the review! Enjoy the rest of the summer. Cate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy, and well stocked. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway for our family!

We stayed at Cat’s house for about half a week and it was just as we expected! The small front room was perfect for my toddler to sleep. The house had everything we needed, was in a great location and Cat was super easy to communicate with. We loved our stay and will be back if we are heading to CT again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much, Julie, for your kind review. I am glad my house was a comfortable stay for your family. It was great to have you and thank you for being wonderful guests and taking care of the details! Have a good rest of the summer. Best -Cate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation

We had 6 of us in our party and loved it. The house is very well shocked. We only needed to buy groceries. The location is great. We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2023
Dear Olga -- I am so glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay at the Cottage. Thank you (again) for putting out the trash! It was a pleasure to have you. I hope you'll consider a return visit. Have a great rest of the summer! Cate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Stay at The Cottage on Wood

The cottage was great and just what we expected. There was plenty of room for our family to spread out and be together. Kitchen was well stocked. They had a great selection of things to do in the house. The location was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2022
Hi Heidi! I am so glad the Cottage worked out for you and your family this past December. It was wonderful to have you! Hope 2022 is off to a great start. Best, Cate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beauty by The Bay

10/10 outstanding space, true to the listing, and one of the most hospitable hosts we have ever worked with. Thank You Cat, you made our trip so memorable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and Relaxing

The cottage was fantastic, great location and plenty of room for our family. The back outside patio was delightful to enjoy coffee in the morning and drinks in the afternoon ! A short walk down the road brings you to the water. Nice for a swim or to splash around. Watching the boats was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
It was a pleasure to have you at the Cottage! Thank you for the great review. Please come back anytime and have a wonderful fall. My best. --Cate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The only challenge was it was the kitchen so well stocked it was hard to fit the stuff we brought. It was great to be able to walk to the end of the road and launch our SUP and the Kayak that was there to see a beautiful sunset on the river.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Cate is an amazing host. Provides lots of welcoming touches (snacks, coffee, toiletries). Cottage is fully equipped and a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much, Kathy! It was a pleasure to have you and your family again. Hope to see you next year. Have a great summer! Cate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wood Street

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were clean and spacious. The neighborhood was friendly and quite. The owner was thoughtful and pleasant to deal with. We will add this to the list of preferred vacation rentals in the Groton/newlondo/Waterford arae.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2021
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for leaving the cottage spotless! It was wonderful to have you as my (first) guests and I especially loved getting your pictures. I hope you'll consider Cottage-on-Wood again when you return to the area. Have a great year. --Cate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location, Great Host

Perfect location near the water in Waterford. Close proximity to Main Street in Niantic and the amenities of New London and Mystic. Very responsive host. Easy check in. Clean home. Would love to return for more time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
I am so glad you enjoyed your weekend! It was a pleasure to host you. Thank you for choosing the Cottage and for your kind and informative review. I hope to see you return next season! Warm wishes for the fall. --Cate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family vaca by the bay with our little dog

Cozy, cool, well equipped, comfortable king bed in master, larger home than expected, long yard, beautiful community dock and views. We all enjoyed our stay even Belle our little Boston Terrier. Merci! ( Bouchard family from Montreal)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage

We stayed here over Easter while visiting our son at the Coast Guard Academy. After staying in New London multiple time, it was really nice to explore Niantic. The house was so cozy and very well stocked. We enjoyed sitting by the firepit. The beach at the end of the road was a quick walk, and my kids loved using the scooter and bikes that were available. Host was receptive and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2025
Dear Elizabeth, It was a pleasure to host you and your family. I am so glad to hear you enjoyed the neighborhood and the amenities at the house. Thank you for leaving everything in such great shape - I could hardly tell you had been there. You are welcome back anytime! Enjoy the rest of the spring and summer seasons. -Cate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort Location and Peaceful

We just loved our time . Beautiful back yard with plenty of places to relax. I loved the screened in eating socializing area . The house is well stocked , clean and located down the street from beautiful Niantic River . We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Post wedding vacation

Wonderful location for a post wedding vacation with extended family. The cottage was clean, welcoming and in a fabulous location close to great restaurants, shops and the Niantic Boardwalk. The host was easy to communicate with and very kind. It provided all of us with a nice location to relax, both inside and outside, after a very busy weekend. We all would highly recommend this location and would rent here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and I am delighted the Cottage provided a great retreat for you post-festivity! I hope you will consider a re-visit in the future. Have a great rest of the summer in the meantime and thank you again for staying with me.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and Relaxing vacation.

What a beautiful week! Cate’s cottage had everything we needed! The cottage was very clean, bright and cheery Enjoyed 5 beautiful beach days. We walked around Niantic and enjoyed some nearby restaurants an enjoyed delicious ice cream from Cowlicks ice cream store. Thank you! We really enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the kind review. I am so glad you enjoyed your week and appreciate your highlighting some of the attractions for other guests - like Cowlicks, oh so good. It was a pleasure to host you and I hope you'll be back. Enjoy the rest of your summer. Cate
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