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NEW LISTING! Luxury retreat on the Long Island Sound

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waterford, CT
  • Place, Pleasure Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Harkness Memorial State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Guest room 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Guest room 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

In-law suite

1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

In-law suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

NEW LISTING! Luxury retreat on the Long Island Sound

Better by the beach! This home has it all. This house is perfectly situated by multiple accessible beaches and a boat ramp just a short walk away. Expansive views and breathtaking sunsets of the Long Island Sound and Jordan Cove from front of home and roof top deck. When not at the beach enjoy the heated in ground saline pool, awning covered patio and gourmet grill station. The rooms are generous in size and designed with your comfort in mind. The master bedroom has its own deck, gas fireplace and jacuzzi tub. The home is newly updated.
The in-law suite, with its own private entrance, provides privacy and comfort for guests and extended family. Has its own full bathroom, fireplace, kitchen and living room.
It’s all about the possibilities. Mornings and mimosas by the pool, endless beach activities, from crabbing to swimming to kayaking and sangria sunsets on the roof top deck.
The area does not lack for things to do. Harkness park has activities for everyone, beaches, fishing and exploring. Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods are just a quick drive away. Spend the day in Mystic exploring the seaport and don't forget a visit to the aquarium.
Make memories that last a lifetime!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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 is not permitted

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 deadlock

About the area

Waterford

Located in Waterford, this holiday home is near the beach. Some of the area's popular attractions include Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. Tumbleweeds and Ocean Beach Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Waterford, CT

What's nearby

  • Pleasure Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harkness Memorial State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • New London Ferry Dock - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • United States Coast Guard Academy - 11 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪NV Bakery & Market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Llorona - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Recovery Room Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does NEW LISTING! Luxury retreat on the Long Island Sound have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at NEW LISTING! Luxury retreat on the Long Island Sound?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NEW LISTING! Luxury retreat on the Long Island Sound on 9 May 2026 start from AU$1,192, 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.

Is NEW LISTING! Luxury retreat on the Long Island Sound pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at NEW LISTING! Luxury retreat on the Long Island Sound?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEW LISTING! Luxury retreat on the Long Island Sound?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW LISTING! Luxury retreat on the Long Island Sound?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW LISTING! Luxury retreat on the Long Island Sound located?

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

Reviews

9.8

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 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn’t have been happier with our accommodations. It was a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with plenty of space for a large family. The backyard was a highlight with a small plunge pool, fire pit, and lots of yard games that kept everyone entertained. The location is excellent—close to the beach and just a short drive to Mystic. Would definitely stay here again if our travels bring us back to the area. Michele was a great host and super responsive when we had questions. Highly recommend if you are looking to gather and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean house and in a safe location. Everything worked great and beds were comfortable. Pool is small, the beach is a walk away. Very cute location but need to drive to get to family activities. We would definitely go back for a relaxing get away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was fantastic for our family. It had everything we could need to enjoy our stay- a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable and quiet bedrooms, and the pool table/air hockey/ping pong table was a huge hit for the kids (and adults)! The backyard pool was perfect on the hot summer days when we didn’t feel like going to the beach. Michele was quick to respond when we had a question. Would absolutely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana P.

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

Owl’s Nest

This property was perfect for 4 siblings and our families ! The owner was very responsive and the house was big enough for privacy for all families while providing for large dinners and pool time. We loved it! Thank you, Michele!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bjw

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Owl's Nest is a huge, immaculate, well-equipped home in a residential area near several beaches. The pool, although seemingly small, was just perfect for us, and when some family visited for the day, it accommodated about 10 adults and two babies in and about the pool with lots of fun. I would recommend this lovely home for a nice Connecticut shore vacation; it's quiet and you need to drive to stores and restaurants and beaches - great for runners and walkers and the homes all around are stunning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty L.

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

Owls’ Nest

We loved our stay at Owls’ Nest!! It was perfect for our family of 10. The house is very spacious and very well equipped with everything we needed!! We loved having a gorgeous kitchen, a refreshing pool, lots of outdoor and indoor games and a great balcony for watching the beautiful sunsets!!! Thank you Michele!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexandria G.

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

Relaxing

Nice property, well kept. Quiet relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie A.

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

Awesome vacation home

House is wonderfully equipped and very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Great vacation home

A fantastic home for a family vacation. Large rooms, well furnished, with plenty of kitchen items, and beach towels. The outdoor pool area is nice. My grandkids practically lived in the pool all day. The home is in great condition, with large screen TVs with soundbars, plenty of dining area, and modern appliances. The area is quiet, safe, and the backyard is private. The home was also just a short 10 minute drive to dining and grocery shopping areas of Niantic and Waterford, as well as the nice Waterford Beach Park. We had a great family vacation here, and highly recommend for any family considering a vacation in that area of CT. Mystic Aquarium and Seaport are around 25 minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great house

Open floor plan and backyard with pool were great for our family/friend vacation. Easy and good communication with property owner. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

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

Great house

Our family stay was perfect at this house. There was plenty of room and the pool was a huge plus. The kitchen and restrooms are well stocked and having sheets, bath & pool towels available was so helpful. We enjoyed every minute. Michele was available whenever we needed her for questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HAROLD W.

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

Great getaway

We had the most relaxing time. Area and home are both beautiful. With the pool and patio, we didn't even search out a beach. We did a casino trip and fishing trip and both were great. We will definitely consider this again next year for vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Perfect Family Vacation House!

The house was absolutely perfect for our family trip! We had 6 adults, 1 teen and 4 toddlers and there was more than enough space for everyone to enjoy time with the family or sneak away for some relaxing time. The outdoor space was amazing! Most of the time was spent in the pool during the day or making s’mores by the fire pit at night… Thank you for a great place to make some memories with our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Great house

The house was as advertised, big fenced in backyard. The pool is a little small but nice. The best equipped house we have rented. Easy communication with owner. Would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janel S.

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

Great home for a family vacation

The Owl’s Nest was the perfect home for our family vacation with ages ranging from 6 years old to 48 years old. The interior of the home is beautiful, spacious and clean. The kitchen is great for cooking indoors and the outdoor kitchen area was wonderful for grilling. The pool was perfect entertainment for not only the children, but the adults as well. The yard was a great size for our soccer loving kids to kick around the ball. The home is full of games, both indoor and outdoor. Michele was a wonderful host. She responded quickly to any and all inquiries. I definitely recommend this home as a vacation spot for families of all ages!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

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

Spacious Home Inside and Out

We enjoyed our week long stay in this spacious vacation rental, with 4 bedrooms, bathrooms and television sets. It has lots of seating, inside and out, towels, and a well stocked kitchen. The combination air hockey/ pool/ping pong table was a hit, as well as the pool, complete with pool and other outside toys. It is a short walk to sand bars, and a convenience store, while Pleasure Beach is about a 4 block walk/2 minute drive to its public parking area. Sand chairs, toys, and beach towels were available. We enjoyed Ocean Beach Park with its arcade and rides, and Flanders Fish Market/Restaurant, both a short distance away. There were night lights throughout the house, as well as many steps that were not mentioned in the listing. Bring consumables with you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacey H.

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

Great Family Vacation Rental

I recommend this property for family vacations! The house is much larger than the pictures make it seem to be. The rooms are very large allowing enough space for extended families to enjoy both time together and individual rooms. There are many games and activities provided by the property for both children and adults. The backyard is fenced and private. Many of the previous reviews comment on the size of the pool. While it is not huge, it was the perfect size for our family with small children. There are multiples seating areas outside to sit and enjoy the sun if you do not want to swim. We also enjoyed the rooftop deck views in the morning and evenings. We recommend going to the Waterford beach. There is a $25 fee for non residents but the beach is clean and not too busy. It is a short drive and worth the money. The property owner also provides a list of nearby activities and restaurants to visit which was convenient. The property owner is responsive and overall very helpful in completing your booking and stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Roberta B.

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

Nice pool house

We had a nice family vacation even though we had a few days of rain. The kids loved the pool but recommend dry ear after swimming as all the kids got swimmers ear. There were plenty of indoor and outdoor games. We bbq’d most nights but there are some restaurants nearby. The kitchen was well stocked but could have used garbage bags and dish soap..not a big issue but every house we’ve ever rented supplied these and paper towels and toilet paper (We had starter of toilet paper and 1 paper towel to start.). We had a drain issue but Michele took care of it and gifted us some wine for the inconvenience. Michele was very responsive to all my questions! If you are looking for beach time you need to travel a few miles and it’s $25 per car..On the whole , this is a nice vacation home with plenty of room for a big family and Michele was a great host
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George K.

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

Lovely, Complete Vacation House

This home is ideal for a large family gathering. We actually slept 6 people, but the house could easily have handled another half dozen. Our nearby family came for multiple visits and swims in the well-equipped pool. Lots of fine toys! And the plastic axe-throwing set was a major hit on the sizeable back yard. Everything in the rental was in excellent working order, and we had more than enough plates, flatwear, and kitchen/grill utensils, all clean and in good shape. The swimming pool got lots of use, clean and large enough for all of the live-in family and numbers of visitors. The location is very convenient to shops and restaurants in Waterford (Stop and Shop grocery, Ocean State Job Lot, Dollar Tree) Niantic, and East Lyme. (We recommend Fat Tuna and the Flanders Fish Market for both food and service.) Beach life is a short drive away. The walking-distance beach is fine for catching crabs and minnows, but not so much for bathing. Nearby Pleasure Beach is private and the guard seemed resentful when we asked for the public part. I recommene highly the Waterford Town beach (a 10-minute drive away). It's is lovely and welcoming. It's $25 per day per carload for out-of-town visitors, $125 for a season pass that allows in-and-out access (available online). You can drop a carload of beachgoers and go get another batch, no problem. The beach itself is about a half mile long, spotless, with gorgeous sand and air-conditioned bathrooms. There's just no downside!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott t.

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

Last Minute Booking

This is a beautiful house. Keep in mind, the owners had just bought this house and are still in the process of "outfitting" the place to meet their needs. There are a couple of "quirks" that may be remedied in the future. One being the fact that the master BR has a very large opening into the vaulted foyer. There is a set of blinds that help block out light but they do nothing to block out sounds from the 1st floor of the house including TV and kitchen noises. If it were my house I would either put a large window there or a wall. Other thing I found odd was that there was no basic TV stations. We were there during the recent storm that went through and would have liked to tune in to the New Haven and Hartford CBS, FOX and ABC stations. You are able to use your own streaming services. The only BR that has a TV is the master. The in-law suite and other BRs did not have on. BUT, there are two TVs on the first floor, one in the Kitchen and dining area and one in the living area. Both areas are open to each other so I thought that was odd. The fact that they had an automatic generator was fantastic being that we lost power for 2 or 3 of our 7 days. Generator supplied power to kitchen, master BR refrig and freezer. Michele (the owner) was awesome throughout the entire process. She responded to my questions within minutes and was a pleasure to work with. We got to meet her beautiful family and thank them for allowing us to rent their new home. We usually rent beachfront homes in other states but if we decide on a CT staycation again we will def be back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

No complaints

Inside of house is nicer than the pics look. Backyard space is great. Rooftop is cool for sunsets. We had 9 people, you can do 11 with ease - plenty of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylene S.

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

Great Family Vacation

We had a lovely stay at the Owl’s Nest! The house and backyard were beautiful. The house was very spacious, clean, and had everything we needed for our stay. Enjoyed incredible sunsets from the roof deck and loved using the pool table and air hockey table. Beds were very comfortable. One thing to consider is that there are a lot of stairs in the house that we didn’t see in the pictures (a big staircase but also other small steps throughout the house) that could be difficult for very young children and seniors. We also found the pool to be smaller than we thought from the pictures, but it was still lovely, temperature was perfect and we had a great time swimming in it and enjoying the backyard. Our only complaint was that the outdoor grill was left dirty and we had to clean it ourselves, but Michele sent us two bottles of wine to apologize which was really nice and thoughtful! She was very responsive to any questions we had and provided a guide with all information prior to check in. Overall we had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend her home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Summer 2022

We had a wonderful experience in Waterford, Conn. The house was immaculate and well stocked with anything that we needed. Very well organized and Michelle was very attentive to our every need. The pool and the backyard was a definite plus as we enjoyed both several times throughout the week. The location was great also; we were close to the ocean as well as several seafood restaurants and even the Block Island ferry. We had a fabulous time and would return in a minute.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark S.

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

Great beach house

We loved staying at the Owl's Nest. Everything was as advertised and the Host was always available. Definitely would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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