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Family Cottage Steps from the Beach!

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12145.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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7 Indianola Rd, East Lyme, CT, 06357
  • Attawan Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Shower Room

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Cottage Steps from the Beach!

This classic New England cottage is the perfect family retreat in a private beach community. Enjoy your coffee on the front porch while you watch the sun rise over the Bay. Kayak through the backwaters in the morning and lounge on any one of our three beaches in the afternoon. At low tide, watch the kids crab while you relax with a book. When it's high tide, break out the floats or swim to the raft. In the evenings, play croquet or bocce on the lawn while dinner grills on the back patio. After dinner, take a bike ride around the Point or play one of our many vintage boardgames. Black Point Beach Association has many amenities, including the Black Point Market, tennis courts, a basketball court, a playground, and a boat launch.

Niantic has great restaurants, a beautiful boardwalk, shops, a children's museum and movie theater. It is also only a 30 minute drive from the many attractions of southeastern Connecticut: the outlet malls in Clinton and Westbrook, the casinos Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, the state parks Hammonasset and Rocky Neck, Mystic Seaport and Aquarium, Jonathan Edwards Vineyards and Fox Farm Brewery, and much more!

If you're planning a getaway shorter than a week in June or September, please get in touch with us. We may be able to make it work!

Property manager

The Maglathlins

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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Pets

Pets allowed
Maximum one pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Niantic

Niantic is home to this cottage. New London Ferry Dock and Ocean Beach Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut and The Book Barn are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like birdwatching.
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East Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Attawan Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • McCook Point Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Rocky Neck State Park - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 21 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 19 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lyme Tavern Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Illiano's Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crown Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cottage Steps from the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Cottage Steps from the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cottage Steps from the Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Cottage Steps from the Beach! located?

Situated in Niantic, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Attawan Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of McCook Point Beach and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. The Book Barn and Tumbleweeds are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Great place to unwind

Our family had a great time enjoying all that the property and the area have to offer, from kayaking, biking, walking to lazing at the beach. Perfect place to unwind, with plenty of space indoor and out to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roxine Y.

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

Relaxing Vacation

We had my two sons, daughters in laws, and 4 grandchildren ages 6 - 12 for our first visit to CT. It was wonderful and relaxing family time. The beach was a short walk and the weather was perfect. We went to the submarine museum, Mystic shops, Flanders Seafood restaurant, and outlet shopping. All had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Great Getaway!

We had a wonderful time at the property! It was just what we needed, the house has plenty of space and bathrooms! It's a quick walk to a quaint private beach and the house provides plenty to bring to the beach as well! I enjoyed coffee each morning from the screened in porch and walks around Black Point! The kids absolutely loved it and the beach was perfect for them!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerriann L.

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

Great spot

Everything was wonderful. Full stocked everywhere. Very New England and charming!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danita S.

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

Just loved this house!

This house was just beautiful! Great view from the screened porch! We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allison O.

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

Summer 2019

We thoroughly enjoyed our months stay at this beach cottage. It was large enough to fit our growing family. Fun was had by all and we are looking forward to returning in the summer if 2020!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary G., Fort Wright, KY

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

Wonderful location. Great stay.

We had a wonderful stay. The house worked out very well for our extended family. Being close to the beach was great. Sitting on the porch was so relaxing. All in all, we had a fantastic time.

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Awesome vacation!

We were staying with family in CT and couldn’t have picked a better place to stay! Rain or shine (and we had some rain) it was wonderful. The porch overlooking the beach was especially nice. Any questions were quickly answered by the owners too! Use of the beach chairs and toys, kayak and bikes was a great bonus (I recommend the Around the Point bike ride). The only improvement we might suggest are a few inside kids toys for rainy days. Thanks for a great place to stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Katie N.

Great property, great location

This cottage had plenty of room and all the essentials. We loved relaxing in the screened in porch. Only downside of the stay was that we had a heat wave at the beginning of the week and it would have been nice to have more air conditioners.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Lovely beach house near the water, everything we needed for our stay. We would definitely stay again

Love this beach house and location, many extras, beach chairs, bikes, kayaks. The porch is a beautiful place to relax and look out at the ocean. We hope to return in the coming years.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Dwight S.

We had a great time

Cozy and clean with that New England beach feel. Walk to the beach and walk to the Black Point Market for breakfast or lunch. For a small house it had plenty of room but our favorite spot was the screened porch with views of Niantic Bay and Long Island Sound.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by The Maglathlins

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Nancy, Abby, and Sarah have spent their summers in Black Point since childhood. As our family has grown and spread out, though, we haven't gotten to enjoy the Beach House as often as we'd like, so we want to share it with you!

Why they chose this property

This property has been in our family for three generations. The private beaches and the quaint New England town with its shops and restaurants make it the perfect family getaway.
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