5 Stars 🌟 Waterfront Access! 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.

Riverhouse Cottage, located on 100+ft private Niantic River waterfront.

Driveway parking available for two cars max. Cottage guests only.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Explore the area

Waterford, CT

Waterford Speedbowl4 min drive
Hole-in-the-Wall Beach9 min drive
Rocky Neck State Park10 min drive
Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)53 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

NEWLY UPDATED FOR SUMMER 2024! 5 STARS 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Charming cottage available for rent, sitting alongside the beautiful Niantic River, located on the Riverhouse estate in Waterford, Connecticut. The property includes access to100+ft of private waterfront on the Niantic River. Guests can enjoy outdoor living with plenty of seating, a gazebo, and grill (accessories available for use). The lower-level waterfront includes use of additional seating and picnic area. The Niantic River is excellent for fishing and crabbing!

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 bedroom includes a Queen bed, and the upstairs landing has a 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.

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

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

Located up-river near Banning Cove and the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. See 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.

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Property manager

Jessica Patterson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Friendly pets ok. Contact with questions. Thx

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 Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 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.

Waterford, CT

What's nearby

Waterford Speedbowl - 4 min drive
Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 9 min drive
New London Ferry Dock - 9 min drive
Rocky Neck State Park - 10 min drive
Connecticut College - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Crystal Mall Food Court - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Sarku Japan - ‬7 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Stars 🌟 Waterfront Access! 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 5 Stars 🌟 Waterfront Access! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Stars 🌟 Waterfront Access! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Stars 🌟 Waterfront Access! 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 Waterford Speedbowl. Amtrak Beach and Hole-in-the-Wall Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

24 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

20 Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Plymouth, Wisconsin

5 Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

21 Sept 2023

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

Cute place very comfortable

Nice weather was perfect

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F., Cincinnati, OH. USA

10 Sept 2023

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

8/10 Good

Jonathan G.

19 Aug 2023

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

8/10 Good

Colleen B.

23 July 2023

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

Suited out family’s needs

Appreciated the pets being welcome.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

18 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

6 July 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Mark D.

3 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Xuefei

19 June 2023

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

12 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

2 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Solomon S.

27 Oct 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

18 Oct 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A., Saint Augustine

9 Oct 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Zabiel F., Waterbury, CT

27 Sept 2022

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

8/10 Good

Joe L.

22 Sept 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

16 Sept 2022

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

The perfect peaceful retreat!

Jessica's river cottage was the perfect weekend retreat! Great for a peaceful weekend spent reading by the Niantic or exploring the towns and beaches around Waterford/New London.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jannet Z.

12 Aug 2022

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

Home away from home

A quaint and Homie little river home.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Lancaster, Pennsylvania

2 Aug 2022

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

Great location

This quaint cottage was a perfect home base for exploring the area. It was about 15-20 minutes from all the activities/areas we went to. We took advantage of the river access and kayaked from the public marina in Niantic back to the house - a very nice kayak trip. The cottage was clean and well stocked. The owners were easy to communicate with. This was a great first time to the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy N.

23 July 2022

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

Wonderful getaway

Jessica’s property was exactly as described. It was a quiet, clean cottage on the River. We would definately stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Kevin G.

21 July 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelita A.

4 July 2022

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

Perfect space

we all love space we love the lake

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

26 June 2022

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

Peaceful Cottage Stay

The cottage is very cute and is beautifully decorated. It has the most comfortable beds and couch I've ever encountered at rental property. The river is just down the hill, and we had some amazing sunsets over the hill. We got to see many different types of birds including egrets, cormorants, and osprey. My kids had a great time as well, we spent a lot of time just hanging out by the water and also did some kayaking. There are also many lovely places to visit near by, and the local beaches are gorgeous. There are also many fantastic restaurants near by, serving a variety of different types of food, including an ice creamery that's just up the road. It was a wonderfully relaxing place to stay. I would mention though that the steps to the second floor are quite steep, and may be difficult for some with knee issues. Also, the steps going down to the water's edge are rocky and uneven, and may be difficult for some. My kids loved climbing on them and skipping rocks and shells into the river. Overall it was a wonderful trip. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Patterson

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.