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150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT

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Niantic River Cottage: Waterfront Access: Sleeps 6: Updated Summer 2024
Access to backyard overlooking the Niantic River & 100ft+ private waterfront.
Enjoy River Life this Summer at the Riverhouse Cottage on the Niantic River.
Driveway parking available for two cars max. Cottage guests only.
The Cottage is a separate, private dwelling. Estate owners live next door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waterford, CT
  • Place, Flanders Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Mohegan Sun Casino
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Foxwoods Resort Casino
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Floor Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Sitting Area

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT

Updated throughout in 2024... Book your Summer 2025 Vacation now... swimming, fishing, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding on the Niantic River and Banning Cove!

Your summer vacation starts here... Charming 2-bedroom cottage, nestled alongside the beautiful Niantic River, located on the Riverhouse Estate in Waterford, Connecticut. With park-like grounds throughout, the property includes access to 200+ feet of private, direct waterfront on the Niantic River. Guests can enjoy outdoor living with plenty of seating, a gazebo, and grill (accessories included). The lower-level yard with direct waterfront access, features a picnic area, SUP and kayak rack storage, and a fire pit.

The cottage sleeps up-to six people and has parking for two guest vehicles. The bedrooms are located on the first and second floors. Enjoy your vacation on the Connecticut coastline. Conveniently located halfway between Boston and New York City.

BEDROOMS: The first-floor bedroom includes a Twin/Twin bunk bed and a single Twin bed. The upstairs, primary bedroom includes a Queen bed. Located at the upstairs landing is another Twin bed. There is a Smart TV in each bedroom. An additional Single cot is available if requested.

KITCHEN: The fully stocked kitchen includes a full-size refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, crockpot, coffee pot, plates, cups, and utensils. Be sure to check out the spices and "odds and ends" cabinet.

BATHROOM: There's a full-size tub and shower and standard size toilet. Towels and guest toiletries included.

LAUNDRY: The laundry room is located on the first floor off of the bedroom and includes a full-size washing machine and dryer. Limited laundry detergent and dryer sheets included.

LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM: Enjoy the large sectional couch, Smart TV, 4-person dining table and chairs set, and fully stocked bookcase and games center.

NEW FOR 2025: Use of 3-person outdoor infrared sauna.

Located up-river on the Niantic River, near Banning Cove and the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. Enjoy watching local wildlife, including bald eagles, egrets, swans, cormorants, deer, rabbits, and more. Perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts or families looking to explore the outdoors together.

Local Employers (appx. driving): Under 10 minutes to Dominion/Millstone. 10 minutes from downtown Niantic, East Lyme beaches. 15 minutes from the US Coast Guard Academy, Connecticut College, and Mitchell College. 20 minutes from downtown Mystic and Olde Mistick Village. 20 minutes from Subase New London, Electric Boat, Pfizer, UCONN Avery Point, and L&M Yale New Haven hospital. 25 minutes from Foxwoods Casino, Mohegan Sun Casino, and Backus Hospital.

Under 10-minute drive to Local Favorites: Cowlick's Ice Cream, Crown Pizza (taco pizza), Dunkin Donuts, Nana's Byrek (family-friendly, pizza/grinders), Filomena's Restaurant (Italian/live music), The Shack (breakfast), Flanders Bakery (Donuts), and Cafe NV Bakery (bagels and grilled cheese sandwiches).

The cottage is the perfect spot for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, or just relaxing and enjoying life on the Connecticut coastline. While primarily a Summer rental, the Cottage can be available for extended stays, just chat with Jessica.

Please note there are other dogs located on the estate and in the neighborhood. If you have any questions please reach out - we'd love to chat.

Dual-Jet Ski dock rental available for additional fee. Contact Jessica for details.

Parents and caregivers with young children: Need baby gear during your stay? Rent cribs, car seats, strollers, toys and more from BabyQuip! As seen on Shark Tank, BabyQuip offers clean, sanitized, safe baby gear. We’ve used them traveling and it makes a big difference! Visit https://www.babyquip.com/a/vb4x9d to make a reservation.

Owner occupied property - Riverhouse Estate.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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, service animals permitted
Friendly pets ok. Contact with questions. Thx
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please report any damage immediately.
Two (2) cars max due to driveway parking. The owners live next door and share the driveway.
Put garbage and recycling in bins Monday night. Pickup is Tuesday morning and the owners handle.

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Waterford

Located in Waterford, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Trumbull State Park and Harkness Memorial State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mystic Seaport and White Gate Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut and The Book Barn. 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

  • Flanders Plaza Shopping Center - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mohegan Sun Casino - 13 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Mohegan Sun Arena - 13 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Mystic Seaport - 16 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino - 24 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 9 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT on 29 Dec 2025 start from AU$400, 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.

How much is parking at 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waterford holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Flanders Plaza Shopping Center, Cedar Ridge Golf Course and White Gate Farm. Regal Waterford and Waterford Speedbowl are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and great hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Very nice owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

a wonderful place

This was in the prefect location for us and we had a great vacation
Stayed 18 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

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

Cute place very comfortable

Nice weather was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise R.

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

Great!

Cute place, close to things, great host
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

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

CT vacation

The cottage was very cute. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

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

Quaint little cottage

Everything was as described. Very peaceful and owners were great.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to the event we had planned. A very nice setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

CGA family weekend

The cottage worked well for us. Very close to the academy. Lots of beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark D.

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

Cottage was beautiful with great views.Jessica was very helpful

Only stayed a short period
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen B.

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

Suited out family’s needs

Appreciated the pets being welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Great

It was a perfect house for what we needed. Fit our family of five comfortably. Property was beautiful.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Excellent

Cute little cottage with everything you need. Right in the river for great fishing! I was in town for work and was enjoying it so much I didn’t want to go to work:)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Comfortable place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage. There was plenty of room for the 4 of us. I really enjoyed walking down to the water and sitting in the Adirondack chairs watching the ducks swim by. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. The owner responded very quickly to our inquiries. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Cute, Great Location, Excellent Host

We booked two weeks at this location while we waited for our permanent home in CT to be ready. The hosts have been fantastic, very communicative and flexible with us during our extended stay. We felt right at home immediately. The cottage is on the river and has a beautiful view. Easy access to restaurants and grocery as well. Thank you to Jessica and Scott for making our stay a great one, and for making our transition from FL to CT much easier!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

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

Business

Nice and Quiet , Good for Sleeping while on Night Shift Outage work.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Great spot!

This was our first stop on a 6 week journey around the NE and it was perfect. Jessica was super, great communication, the place was clean, well stocked and had lots of thoughtful items. Lots of chairs to take in the view. Sits right on the Niantic River where we kayaked everyday. The Niantic Brewery quickly became our go-to place after picking up some to-go food from several nice restaurants. Took a trip up to check out Mystic Pizza and was surprised at how good the food was (went back a second time).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Robert B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Don't be fooled by the water view!

If you have allergies this is not the place for you! When we entered the cottage we were almost knocked over by the overwhelming smell of pine scented lysol. This was used to try and mask the mold and mildew which was so bad that two of our family members could only stay one night do to allergic reactions. Also, the shower curtain liner was long overdue for a change and the entire bathroom could of used a good scrub down. Spiders, mold and dust. Beware!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan G.

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

Nice

Overall the house met our needs. The only 2 issues we had were the ceiling fans were very dusty,we cleaned them and rhe musty smell of the interior that triggered an algeric reaction to several family members. A dehumidifier would do the property well. Other than that very nice stay and location was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Cozy, clean, comfortable cottage

Our small family group was seeking a quiet, conveniently located rental with a seaside vibe and an appealing living room/kitchen spacious enough to have a few nearby relatives spend time with us there, and this property was perfect. The parking was tight beyond the two spaces allotted, but the owner was flexible and helped us make it work. The grounds are beautiful, the beds are comfortable, the kitchen is well-equipped and the upstairs suite is luxurious (although renters should be aware that the carpeted stairs leading up to it are steep). Even though this is an older property and we arrived during a stretch of rainy weather, the home smelled good and we detected no trace of mustiness. We would be happy to rent this cottage again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kevin G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A Mixed bag

Pros + nice shady yard with picnic table and chairs + Niantic river access + nice breezes off the river + nice dark walk-in closet; perfect for an infant to sleep + great location, right off I-95 and near shops + hosts were communicative Cons - mice poop on the kitchen counters each morning (!!) - low quality master bed; it disconnected from the headboard and overall wasn’t very comfortable. Creaky - bathroom on different (lower) level than master bed (upper) - hardly any kitchen counter space - stove is tilted to one side - dark inside the house - bathroom has a broken floorboard - lots of bugs made their way inside the house even while keeping doors and windows closed - one of the downstairs beds is actually a cot - hosts live right next door
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Solomon S.

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

Quick stay

Very cute and well stocked cottage. Owners were very quick to reply. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A.

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

Great Family Getaway!

The cozy cottage was ideal venue and location for our family to visit our son at the nearby US Coast Guard Academy. The idyllic scenery on the banks of the Nantic River really enhanced the experience. Would recommend for any family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zabiel F.

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

Cozy

This location is great if you want to be close to Niantic, New London, and Mystic. You have many great beaches close by and the space of this 2 bedroom is perfect. The view to the Niantic River is a nice bonus. If you are looking for a quiet getaway, this place is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe L.

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

Lovely cottage

Seamless experience at this cottage. Nice location and owners were quick to respond
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Patterson

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Our family lives next door to the Cottage in the main house on the Riverhouse Estate located on the Niantic River in Waterford, CT.

Why they chose this property

Charming waterfront cottage located on the Niantic River in Waterford, Connecticut just minutes from downtown Niantic (beaches, boardwalk, restaurants, shopping, etc). Friendly pets are welcome. Access to private waterfront on the Niantic River. Ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, etc.

What makes this property unique

Access to 100+ feet of private waterfront on the Niantic River. The Cottage was recently updated throughout for Summer 2024.

Dual-jet ski dock rental available for additional fee.

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