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Esther's Cottage
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Living room from entry
Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Waterford, CT
  • Harkness Memorial State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ocean Beach Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • New London Ferry Dock
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Montauk, NY (MTP)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Beach and Cozy Cottage for Off-Season Beach Getaway. Discounted Rates!

Some say the best time for a beach vacay is the fall; fewer crowds, gorgeous weather and the water is at its warmest. Winter is an interesting time to explore the beach or cozy up in a sunny window. Spring brings back the shore birds, clear days and Connecticut's beautiful blooms. Off-season rates are more than a 10% discount over summer.

If you long for a quiet down time retreat, a place to replenish and rejuvenate from a hectic life, this is your haven. The quaint lane with lovely neighbors is family- and couple-friendly, and a place for friends to reconnect.

This bright, charming, "retro Connecticut shore" cottage has an open-plan on the first floor. The kitchen has everything you could want, whether cooking for a family or just microwaving snacks. Basic cooking utensils and dishware are stocked.

The downstairs master bedroom has a queen-size bed, dressers and a quiet corner with a desk in case you have to squeeze in some work hours on your getaway. The couch in the living room pulls out to a memory foam queen bed.

Upstairs is a lovely, large bedroom with 2 twin beds and lots of floor space (two air mattresses are provided for extra guests) and a sitting area filled with books and games for a quiet day.

The stunning feature of this cottage is the beach. A 5 minute stroll down a grassy path leads to a quintessential New England beach with jetties, kite-flying, fishing, shorebirds, shells, sun and surf. The beach is bordered on both ends by state parks (Seaside and Harkness). Beach chairs, towels and umbrellas are provided.

Because of the quiet, residential nature of the neighborhood, we can't allow any events or parties to occur during your stay.

Nearby activities include: Mystic Aquarium and Seaport, the Eugene O’Neill Theater, Harkness State Park, Coast Guard Academy, Waterford Speedbowl, Skatepark, golf, Mystic Ghost and paranormal tours, lighthouse tours, multiple parks, breweries, museums, casinos, excellent seafood restaurants, boat cruises, and ferries to Block Island, Orient Point and other locations.
A little over an hours drive gets you to Newport and Providence, RI.

The cottage is handicapped accessible (ramp entrance). Master bedroom and bath are on the main floor. Bathroom doorway is too narrow for wheelchair entry.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 is not permitted
This is a close-knit, residential neighborhood. Please be respectful of the neighbors' property boundaries and limit noise between 9 pm and 8 am.
One car in the driveway. If you require more than one car, please message host.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waterford

Located in Waterford, this cottage is near the beach. Ocean Beach Park and New London Ferry Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. Custom House Maritime Museum 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.
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Waterford, CT

What's nearby

  • Harkness Memorial State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Pleasure Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mitchell College - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • New London Ferry Dock - 10 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 17 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪NV Bakery & Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪JR's Shack - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Beach and Cozy Cottage for Off-Season Beach Getaway. Discounted Rates! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Beach and Cozy Cottage for Off-Season Beach Getaway. Discounted Rates!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Beach and Cozy Cottage for Off-Season Beach Getaway. Discounted Rates!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Beach and Cozy Cottage for Off-Season Beach Getaway. Discounted Rates! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Harkness Memorial State Park, Pleasure Beach and Waterford Beach Park. Eugene O'Neill Theater Center and Ocean Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Pam Maxson

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The owners of this property are 18 cousins who inherited the cottage from their Aunt Esther, who thoughtfully wanted to make the cottage accessible for all of us, most of whom have fond memories of playing at the beach and visiting Aunt Esther as children and young adults. We are scattered all across the country but some of us make it back to stay in the cottage regularly, soaking up the memories and the beach.

What makes this property unique

Where else do you get a private beach, a sweet cottage in a neighborhood filled with members of a family who have been on "the Lane" for 6 generations? You are never a stranger here!

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English