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The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach

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A two-story house with a red exterior and white trim, featuring a front porch with steps and a small garden with hydrangea bushes.
A staircase with wooden handrails and white steps, a mounted fish decoration, a flat-screen TV, and a bookshelf with books.
A living room with a television on a white entertainment unit, a round coffee table with a rug, and a gray sofa.
A cozy room with a white door, a brown sofa with patterned cushions, a small round table, and a hanging light fixture.
A porch with a white railing, a wicker chair with a red cushion, and a garden bed with hydrangea flowers.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Waterford, CT
  • Place, Harkness Memorial State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, New London Ferry Dock
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach

A charming beach cottage with all the makings for a perfect beach getaway. The cottage has a loft bedroom and sleeper sofa In living room that opens to an outdoor porch. There is a newly renovated fully equipped eat in kitchen with full size appliances including washer and dryer. Enjoy the relaxing water views from the front porch and upstairs bedroom.

Outdoor living spaces include a scenic front porch, a large backyard with fire pit, a patio drop lite dining space with a farmhouse picnic table and outdoor lawn games. You will be steps away from a private beach, picturesque sandbars perfect for clamming or setting camp on you own private “island” and a state boat launch for local fishing. After the beach enjoy a private outdoor shower to wash away the sand.brought back from your day.

The rental has access to private and public town beaches.

A 5 minute drive to the seaside village of Niantic for shopping eating and outdoor recreation. 10 minute drive to historic New London and about 20 minute drive to the historic area of Mystic and the Stonington Borough. 20 minutes from Mohegan Sun Casino and 25 minutes from Foxwoods Casino.
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1337787vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Waterford

Located in Waterford, this holiday home is near the beach. Harkness Memorial State Park and New London Harbor Light are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Trumbull State Park and Rocky Neck State Park. Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Tumbleweeds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Waterford, CT

What's nearby

  • Harkness Memorial State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • New London Ferry Dock - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • United States Coast Guard Academy - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Connecticut College - 14 min drive - 11.3 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
  • ‪Fat Tuna - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Hot Chicken - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪When Pigs Fly - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach?

As of 14 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach on 12 October 2026 start from NZ$1,183, 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 The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Little Red Cottage at Pleasure Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Harkness Memorial State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Waterford Beach Park and Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Amtrak Beach is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Christina Jessuck

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Christina and Anthony Jessuck took ownership in July 2020 and have continued the care of this charming historic property.

Why they chose this property

The Little Red Cottage provides a charming escape for many different groups of guests- family with small children, couples, girls weekend, ...the list goes on! Built in 1912 -The Little Red Cottage is one of the original cottages in the Pleasure Beach area. The cottage was purchased in 2017 and completely renovated with many updates but keeping it's beach charm. When we took it over in 2020, we continued to update with many additions to the outdoor spaces, making it a fun beach getaway!

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