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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

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Waterford, CT
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • New London Ferry Dock
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Montauk, NY (MTP)

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider White Gate Farm, or check out an event or a game at Mohegan Sun Arena. 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

  • Waterford Speedbowl - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • New London Ferry Dock - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Connecticut College - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Rocky Neck State Park - 10 min drive - 8.4 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
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crown Pizza - ‬2 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.

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. Waterford Speedbowl is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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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