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Living area
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Dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 478.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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East Lyme, CT
  • Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Attawan Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your Nest Near The Beach

Welcome to A Shore Thing, a retro modern beach cottage. This bright and cheerful escape is perfectly located for exploring the shoreline. Whether you are visiting in the summer for sun, surf and sand or in the quieter off-season, you will find the shoreline is packed with an incredible array of inviting destinations.

The cottage is just 3/4 of a mile from the beautiful private sandy beach.

A Shore Thing is located in the lovely Giants Neck Heights beach association.
The cottage is a 3/4 mile walk to the beautiful sandy beach. Easy access beach parking is also available.

Pet Policy: We welcome up to 2 small, low or non-shedding dogs. We strictly adhere to this policy so please note the breed and size of your furry friend when booking.

830 Sq Ft | Free Wifi

The cottage includes:
* Avocado Organic Mattress
* Down Alternative Comforter
* Coop non-toxic pillows
* Organic Turkish Cotton Towels
* Oeko Tex Certified 100% Cotton Bed Linens
* Gooseneck Electric Tea Kettle
* Keurig Single Cup & Drip Coffee Maker
* Local Ashlawn Farms Coffee
* Numi Organic Tea
* Puracy Natural Plant Based Hand Soap
* Puracy Natural Plant Based Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash
* Tivoli Bluetooth Audio/Radio
* Hulu and Hulu Live TV, Netflix
* Beach Supplies - 4 Chairs, Beach Towels, Umbrella, Cooler

This charming, well stocked, cottage offers easy access to beaches and the quaint Niantic Boardwalk with lots of great restaurants, shopping, ice cream shops and more. You will enjoy close proximity to explore popular spots including Mystic, Essex Village, Old Saybrook, Museums, Wineries, Breweries, Art Galleries, Casinos and Shopping Outlets to name a few.

Giants Neck Heights Private beach: 3/4 mile
Niantic Village: 3 miles
Essex: 12 miles
Block Island Ferry: 12 miles
Chester: 17 miles
Mystic: 20 miles
Thimble Islands: 31 miles
Mohegan Sun Casino: 18 miles
Westbrook Outlets: 11 miles

You can enter Rocky Neck State Park from the same entryway as Giants Neck Heights private beach. Rocky Neck offers 7 miles of walking trails where you will find coastal woodlands and salt marshes.

INDOOR LIVING:

Bedroom: 1 Queen Bed in loft area master bedroom. Sleeping options for additional guests: Pull out sofa bed. Note: main bedroom is upstairs and bathroom is on the first floor.

Living Room & Kitchen: Spacious, remodeled living room with cathedral ceiling and skylight which opens to a bright and sunny kitchen and updated bathroom with double sinks and washer/dryer combination. The kitchen is well equipped with stainless steel appliances, pots and pans, coffee maker, microwave, dishware and flatware.

Downstairs has a ductless system for heating and cooling, upstairs has a window AC unit.

OUTDOOR LIVING:
Hang out and relax on the sunny front deck. Gather around the fire pit or gather for a drink at the Tiki Bar in the back yard. The backyard also has an outdoor shower, table, umbrella and 2 chairs, a hammock and grill. The beach community offers a community playground with basketball and tennis court, playscape and bocce lanes. This is a great area to kayak & enjoy walks along the coastline.  There is also a boat launch. It is shallow at low tide, and skiffs will need to return by about mid-tide. Kayaks can get in at any low tide except around king tides. For anytime boat access there is 4 Mile River Boat Launch which is 3.3 miles away, or Niantic Bay Boat Launch which is 5.1 miles away.

GENERAL:
The cottage has a washer/dryer combination for use during your stay. Parking pass which allows parking at the beach parking lot and access to the beach turnaround to drop beach equipment off are included.

Property manager

Sandy & Ian Clifford

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pill out sofa bed or inflatable twin mattresses
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Low or non-shedding dogs are welcome!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Out of respect for the surrounding homeowners, we ask guests to refrain from parties as well as playing loud music or making loud noise after 9 pm.
Prohibited on all Association beaches and rights of way at all times: alcoholic beverages, glass containers, amplified noise , smoking.
There is no parking on any Association roads. Bathing, sleeping or gathering on the beaches is not allowed between 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.

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
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Niantic

Located in Niantic, this holiday home is near the beach. Ocean Beach Park and New London Ferry Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. The Book Barn and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, sailing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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East Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Rocky Neck State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Giants Neck Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Book Barn - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Attawan Beach - 13 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 15 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lyme Tavern Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smokey O'Gradys BBQ & Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Nest Near The Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Your Nest Near The Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Nest Near The Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Nest Near The Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Rocky Neck State Park and Rocky Neck State Beach. Giants Neck Beach and McCook Point Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerri C., Massachusetts, USA

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

Cute, beachy home in great location

The house is well stocked and very clean (it smelled wonderful as well). Great communication from the owner, she even checked in to make sure we had no issues accessing the home. The fire pit & tiki bar are a great addition. There's a Costco and Stop & Shop nearby that we stopped at to stock up. We swam at Hole in the Wall Beach a few times (it is pretty small so I imagine it probably fills up quick in the summer, we stayed in October). Notable places are Cafe Sol (really good cold brew coffee & sandwiches) and Il Pomod'oro restaurant (their pizza is boss). We had a great time here and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

Great property and owner!

As my wife said, cutest house she's ever seen! Great availability of supplies and a nice welcome package!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriah P.

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

Amazing Beach Getaway

My Mom, Myself and my six year old had the perfect stay at this sweet beach getaway. It was a super easy check in process and the owner was always responsive. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach morning and evening and during the day it was great spot to explore other nearby towns. The house has everything you need including for the beach. The attention to detail with snacks and water were great. It was great end of summer vacation for us. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Cute getaway!

What a quaint little getaway. Clean and just the perfect size for an amazing stay. It had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a nice place to enjoy some relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kallie M.

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

Great Spot!

This was perfect for me and my two kids! Beach access and parking was easy! I spent so much time on the deck having my morning Diet Coke and a glass of wine at night! It had a nice breeze and friends that came to visit were so impressed by the house and location! The bedroom was big enough to put blow up mattresses in and the house provided most everything we needed! I loved this rental and am hoping to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel & Anna S.

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

Great "Staycation"!

We had a great time staying at A Shore Thing. The cottage was very clean, nicely decorated and cozy. We had everything that we needed and the owners were great and helpful. The near by private beach was wonderful. The town of Niantic is near by with great restaurants and shopping. It was great to get away for the week. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristie H.

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

Peaceful seaside getaway

We had a wonderful week! The house was perfect and super close to the private beach. We drove to the beach since we had my 3 year old with us ..absolute perfect location. The house is close to just about everything , grocery store, restaurants , book barn , ect. Sandy was a fantastic host..she even left us pastries and a beach ball (for my son) . We had an awesome time. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise V.

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

Charming clean adorable chalet

My stay at a shore thing was very relaxing. All the convenience of home. Very beautiful beach just a short hike down the road. I would definitely recommend this listing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

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

Amazing beach Cottage

Came back home to the beach and couldn't be happier staying here. Perfect little cottage. Super easy walk to the beach. Perfect location. Quiet. Owners were super responsive for anything and even left us a postcard and a treat upon arrival. Easy check in and out. Has a Keurig for your morning coffee. Wifi is great. I worked all week with not 1 problem or flicker. Bring your own board games if that's your thing. Bring your own spices if you're staying longer than a few days and want to cook. Truly Lovely place and owners! Can't wait to summer here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Sandy & Ian Clifford

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We are a married couple that works together to manage our two rental properties in the lovely town of Niantic. We moved to the CT Shoreline 6 years ago and absolutely love it here! We enjoy sharing our love of the CT shore with others that choose to stay at our cottage. We truly enjoy the hosting experience and are passionate about ensuring our properties are welcoming, comfortable and fun - a home away from home to relax and enjoy life.

Why they chose this property

We loved the uniqueness of this property - you don't find a lot of chalet style homes on the shore. This home is bright and cheerful and offers a very peaceful and relaxing vibe. What we love the most about this home is the private beach - it's just a short walk away and is lovely!