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Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed

Beachside holiday home with outdoor pool

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Boathouse deck, facing Niantic River
new furniture for boathouse roof top deck
Relax and lounge on the deck!
Panoramic view
House from water view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
  • Place, Rocky Neck State Park
  • Place, New London Ferry Dock
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)

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

Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed

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.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small dog, no cats
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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.
The association dock, located to left of home, can be used but is in front of a neighbor's home. The hours to use the dock are only 8am - dusk.

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mohegan Sun Arena or Waterford Speedbowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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East Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • The Book Barn - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Rocky Neck State Park - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • New London Ferry Dock - 17 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 20 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crown Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Three Belles Marina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed here 4 or 5 times and it’s always great. The owner is super helpful and responsive. We have 2026 booked already and are looking into 2027. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barbara as always was very attentive. The house was beautiful and fit our needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rayne w.

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

Perfect weekend

Barbara was great very quick at responding. Location was center of everything we did. Pool and deck was relaxing just watching the boats and enjoying the water. Would definitely go back there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl d.

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

Sinéad M.

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

Perfect water,scenic and relaxing stay

Highly professional, could not fault host or house !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Michael W.

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

cheryl d.

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

Great vacation!

We love the house. It was our second year and we’ve already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn E.

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

Amazing property

Incredible house with amazing views. Pool made the place even more amazing. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

Great house. Beautiful location

Great house. Beautiful location. Twin beds are hard but we slept ok.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Diane B.

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

Nice property , wonderful host

The property had just been rained on for many days. It was hard to see the outside for a bit. After the a few days we realized how beautiful the property was. It is something that should be enjoyed in warmer months to fully get the effect of it. We usually rent on the ocean, this was different, nice different, you kinda watch all the boats and shenanigans of the people going out on the water. I greatly appreciated the attention to detail; foil , baggies, sponge, soap…ect. I have rented many properties on the water and most do not have those necessities. We left the house as we found it if not better, that’s what all renters should do, treat it as if it is your own
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl d.

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

Great family getaway!

Great family getaway! The house is large, plenty of space to accommodate everyone. Lots of different areas for people to do their own thing! The house was fully equipped for your every need. The location was great, the view was incredible. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Susan B., Sammamish

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.

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

Again...Fabulous

Spectacular both indoors and out. Great location if you want to be active on the water, tennis courts, hiking or biking- or if you just want to chill with a beverage and enjoy the view of the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy I.

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

George K.

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

Location, location, location

We spent a week at this property with family visiting from Montana. They loved the tidal river views and the crabs they found right at the little beach. The swimming pool got a big lot of use and the pool toys did fine. The grassy yard beside the house was plenty big for a Wiffle Ball tournament.Parking was adequate for our three smallish cars, and when family from Connecticut came to visit, onstreet parking was easy. Linens and towels were plentiful and in good condition, as were the dishes and pots and pans. The kitchen appliances and washer and dryer were in good working order. Tuesday garbage pickup went smoothly.The house is no more than 10 minutes from a nice Stop and Shop and a bunch of very enjoyable restaurants. (We recommend Fat Tuna and the Flanders Fish Market and the very informal Skipper's, along with Gumdrops and Lollipops and the local Dairy Queen.)We invested in passes to the Waterford Town Beach (20 minutes distant), a lovely Soundfront location, although the nearby Hole-in-the-Wall Beach would have done us well.Our only complaints were a very soft mattress in the master suite and some ants in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Margaret H.

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

Amazing

We had such a fantastic stay at the property. The pool, the river, the house all made for a very relaxing weekend. Barbara was so helpful with a last minute lobster pot request and could not have been more accommodating. We hope to return next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Alexandra F.

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

Family friendly home with a beautiful view

We had a wonderful stay at Barb's home. It was exactly as described and extremely clean! The kids had a wonderful time in the pool which was kept clean and in order throughout the week. You can tell she took every little detail into consideration, down to the handwritten welcome note... it really felt like we were staying with family. She was super helpful and responsive and we'd gladly stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

ANNETTE L.

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

Nancy F.

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

Great view of the water

The owner Barb welcomed us with a thoughtful basket of goodies. The view of the Niantic River Was spectacular. So peaceful and relaxing. The house was clean and neat, comfortable beds, and the kitchen well stocked. The neighbors were friendly and it was a was very nice vacation. Nancy from New York
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

ANNETTE L.

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

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