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Coastal New England Waterfront Home, Harkness Park, Casinos

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A house with a deck, outdoor furniture, and a satellite dish.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. There are windows with views of the outdoors.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a dining table with chairs, a television, and large windows with curtains.
A living room with a TV on a wooden stand, a grey sofa with patterned cushions, and a sliding glass door leading to a garden.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Waterford, CT
  • Place, Harkness Memorial State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, New London Ferry Dock
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Coastal New England Waterfront Home, Harkness Park, Casinos

Escape to The Reed House, your home away from home in the charming Pleasure Beach neighborhood of Waterford. With breathtaking views of the shoreline and the soothing sounds of the water, this inviting vacation rental offers the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway.

The open-concept living area features a cozy gas fireplace, central air for comfort, and modern conveniences like a washer/dryer and dishwasher. With two spacious bathrooms, The Reed House comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests, making it ideal for family vacations or groups of friends.

Step outside to enjoy the ultimate waterfront experience with your very own private dock. Kayaks are available for you to explore the serene waters of Jordan Cove. The expansive 10'x44' elevated deck offers a stunning view of the cove, perfect for enjoying spectacular sunsets or simply relaxing in peace.

The property offers direct access to the beach, which is open to the public and features shallow waters, making it a fantastic spot for families with young children. Whether you're soaking in the morning sun with a cup of coffee or unwinding in the evening with a sunset, The Reed House promises a tranquil and a family memorable stay

Coming to the area for an attraction? The Reed House is close by to Harkness Memorial State Park, Golfing, Mystic, Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Book your stay at The Reed House for a one-of-a-kind coastal retreat, where relaxation meets adventure!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No bachelor/bachelorette parties or any other type
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only and butts disposed of properly.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
A pile of towels & bed sheets can be left in the laundry room.
Empty trash cans into the outside blue container and recycling into the outside green container.
Safe travels home and thank you for choosing our home!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 828761vb
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
Note from host: No bachelor/bachelorette parties or any other type
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
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 a water park and on the beach. Olde Mistick Village and Crystal Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Harkness Memorial State Park and Fort Trumbull State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, or check out an event or a game at Waterford Speedbowl. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Waterford, CT

What's nearby

  • Harkness Memorial State Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • New London Ferry Dock - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • United States Coast Guard Academy - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Connecticut College - 15 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 18 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fat Tuna - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪When Pigs Fly - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Hot Chicken - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal New England Waterfront Home, Harkness Park, Casinos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Coastal New England Waterfront Home, Harkness Park, Casinos ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastal New England Waterfront Home, Harkness Park, Casinos ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal New England Waterfront Home, Harkness Park, Casinos ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Coastal New England Waterfront Home, Harkness Park, Casinos located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waterford holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford Beach Park and Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Amtrak Beach and Ocean Beach Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to enjoy the water. Kitchen was well equipped as well as beach toys for the kids. Great kayaks and water fun. We never left the house ! The host was wonderful and easy to communicate with. We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean, everything you could need is available, gorgeous location, highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garon was a very attentive host! The sound stopped working on the TV and it was replaced with a new TV in no time! We were there during a storm, lost power and Garon was there hooking up the generator within 15 minutes. The house was clean and beautiful. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well-appointed. The location on the water is serene. We would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2026
There definitely wasn’t a dull moment! Thank you again for choosing my home for your family’s stay and your patience and understanding. Looking forward to having your all return in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. My family and I had a wonderful time staying at the house. Lovely neighborhood. The garage even had outdoor toys such as a pail and shovel which my kid really enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This perfectly situated home lived up to its promises. Great, peaceful location, quiet neighborhood. Host was extremely responsive. Only good things to say.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beach easy access with the code
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Perfect location for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Love the location and proximity to shopping and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location (very close to downtown Niantic); clean, bright, beautiful home; well appointed kitchen overall; loved gate at top of stairs, rail for bottom bunk and high chair since I have a toddler; owner was very responsive, kind and helpful when needed. I would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2025
Thank you for the kind words. Happy my place was what your family was looking for. Hope to host you all again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Family friendly, responsive host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat renter! Great location, super clean house, A host: very responsive; will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a picturesque setting, secluded and perfect for quality time with family. Great set up for cooking whether in kitchen or on the grill. Beach toys, kayaks, and shallow, calm water makes this an ideal stay for young kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time in Waterford

Great house - amazing view from deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

This waterfront location is perfect! Host was insanely responsive and accommodating. I would recommend this home to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2025
Thank you, Denise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable house, well stocked with kitchen utensils, books and games, gorgeous views, lovely deck and kayaks, too. Plus the owner was the most communicative I’ve ever met, going as far as to provide a digital guidebook and prompt responses to my questions. Overall it was a fantastic stay. The only thing I didn’t realize was that there is a permanent renter who lives on one side of the first floor. We never even knew they were there until we saw them but it would have been nice to know we were sharing the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Star rating tells it all
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Stay

The house was perfect for our family of four on a vacation back in my hometown. Couldn’t find a better location. Garon was such an accommodating host, everything was super easy. 10/10 and hope to be back again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and location!

We had the best time! The house was great and the little bay was wonderful for exploring and swimming. Our kids spent every day splashing and trying to catch stuff with their nets. The area is so nice and peaceful. The host was very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mother/Daughter weekend

We loved the home and location. It was the perfect place to hunker down for the weekend. The gas fireplace made our stay warm and cozy. The views of the water and wildlife were relaxing as we had our mother/daughter time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Great house! Just the right size for families! Location is great for exploring! Close to New London and Mystic! Garon very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip to visit family in Connecticut

Very nice and comfortable stay. Easy walk to Pleasant Beach and boat launch. The kids had a blast getting blue crabs right off the back of the property. We all loved sitting on the back deck having our morning cup of coffee.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect spot for a wonderful getaway with friends! The location is absolutely beautiful, right on the water with ever changing tides and views. Lovely house with everything you need for a pleasant stay. The house was in pristine condition and very comfortable.There are beach chairs, kayaks and a beach umbrella. Our favorite thing was bird watching from the deck. I highly recommend getting the Merlin app to identify the bird song. At any point in time you could hear up to 10 or 12different bird species. It was extremely windy our first day and the umbrella that was attached to the deck started to come loose. Garon was there within 15 minutes with drill in hand to take care of the problem. I highly recommend this lovely home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Thank you Susan so much for your generous review! Glad to know your stay was successful! You’re welcomed back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return guests

Second time for us. Clean, spacious and meant for relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot at Pleasure Beach

Great patio! Loved having easy water access with short walk to beach. We tend to cook more and eat in than some vacationers and the kitchen was well-equipped. We especially enjoyed walking out in low tide and swimming in the little cove. The real beach was a short walk for lovely sand and clearer water. The host was available and answered questions promptly. A great location, close to Niantic and to Waterford.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Garon VanOverloop

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Hi, I'm Garon! I'm a passionate traveler and local resident who loves sharing the beautiful New England Coastline with guests. I've been accommodating families for 9+ years and take pride in creating a welcoming and comfortable space for everyone. I'm excited to get to know you and help you plan an unforgettable stay!

Why they chose this property

The Pleasure Beach community is a unique place where memories are made for generations.

What makes this property unique

Offset from this property is a public beach access known as kiddie beach. This area is a great place to fish for striped bass and shellfishing. A three-minute walk from the house is a small grocery store where you can pick up great sandwiches last minute items, and shellfishing permits from Jordan Cove. There are seasonal fireworks along with seasonal festivals in neighboring Niantic and New London. There is a public access boat launch approximately 500 yards away.

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