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Ocean Views - Fireplace - Private Beach

Family-friendly guesthouse in New London with a water park

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The Carriage House, above a detached garage in New London's beach community, offers private beach access and sweeping Long Island Sound views. Enjoy the ocean breeze, cozy up by the fireplace, play golf at nearby Ocean Beach Park, and settle into a fully equipped vacation home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Map
New London, CT

What's nearby

  • New London Harbor Light - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Neptune Park Association Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pequot Chapel - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mitchell College - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 6 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪On The Waterfront - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bamboo House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Golden City chinese - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ocean Views - Fireplace - Private Beach

Family-friendly guesthouse by the sea
Golfing on site, a water park, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Ocean Views - Fireplace - Private Beach. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Tennis courts, smoke-free premises, and games
  • Outdoor furniture, beach towels, and books
Room features
All guestrooms at Ocean Views - Fireplace - Private Beach boast comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and children's dinnerware
  • 1.5 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Outdoor lighting, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Tennis
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Note from host: No smoking allowed in Carriage House/Property.
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

We live in a residential neighborhood so please respect and enjoy the family atmosphere.
Relax, get comfortable and enjoy your stay!
Any guest booking this property needs to have a four star or higher rating.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No animals are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have a pack & play and high chair if desired.

Events

No events allowed
Parties/Events are not allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed in Carriage House/Property.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Parties/Events are not allowed.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Private Beach Wide Open Ocean Views Fireplace
Private Beach Wide Open Ocean Views Fireplace.
Private Beach Carriage House Wide Open Ocean Views
Private Beach, Wide Open Ocean Views & Fireplace. Guesthouse
Private Beach, Wide Open Ocean Views & Fireplace. New London

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Views - Fireplace - Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Views - Fireplace - Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Views - Fireplace - Private Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Views - Fireplace - Private Beach located?

This family-friendly New London guesthouse is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of New London Harbor Light, Ocean Beach Park, and Pequot Chapel. Waterford Beach Park and Mitchell College are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Ocean Views - Fireplace - Private Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 188 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property, great location, wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I took my mom to New England for a short vacation to actually celebrate my 60th birthday. My goal was to find something waterfront with easy access to a beach unbelievable location unbelievable host the entire visit. I wish I could’ve extended into a week or two. If you want to stay at a beautifully decorated, Clean and easy access to water. You definitely need to stay at this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect for our family of three. The location is wonderful, with a shared private beach across the street, and a larger beach and boardwalk an easy half-mile walk away. The apartment was very clean and well appointed, with everything we needed to cook and relax on the beach. Since we flew in, we really appreciated the use of their beach towels, chairs, umbrella, and beach toys. Dawn was thoughtful, kind, and communicative. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

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

OUTSTANDING LOCATION.! EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Beautiful cottage, Super clean with everything you can imagine ! This is our second stay and will return again. It's a real gem with a fantastic host . . Their gated beach is very private and clean .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julee K.

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

Great place!

We loved the carriage house! It was so clean and updated well with a well equipped kitchen and bath. The proximity to the private beach was key. Dawn thought of everything too… even providing beach towels, chairs, umbrella and a cooler. Thank you for a restful couple of nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Quintessential New London beach expu

Love Dawn’s spot and really enjoy all the lovely thoughtful touches.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

We love this place

Return guests; we stayed in here in 2021 as our first post-covid summer getaway and returned a few years later! We stay at a ton of vrbos (and similar) and rarely return to the same one twice, so our return is a testament to this great carriage house.Dawn is a meticulous, kind host with great attention to detail. As Bostonians we consider New London a real gem and we prefer it to many MA beach towns for price, accessibility, and laid-backness!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Impeccable Property

Beautiful Carriage house with well-appointed interior. Dawn has thought of every little detail to make uus comfortable. We enoyed the adirondack chairs in the backyard and the private beach just a short walk away. This deserves a galaxy of stars for the rating!
View from the private beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Beautiful accommodations

Dawn is an incredible host. The apartment was immaculate and very cozy. We appreciated all the thought and care put into our stay. The beach was beautiful and the town was lovely. We highly recommend the property. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lighthouse Carriage House was extremely clean and organized. Dawn made sure we had everything we needed for our stay and more. We loved exploring during the day and coming back to our private beach to relax at night. Having access to the outdoor shower and washer/ dryer was so helpful! Everything in the house was beautiful with updated full kitchen and bathroom. Between the four of us, we slept great on the super comfy bed and pull out coach. The detailed binder with tips of great places to see and restaurants to eat at really helped with making our vacation amazing! Super organized! We also enjoyed the free passes to the Ocean Beach Park Boardwalk. We had a lot of fun family memories at this house and my daughters loved all the amenities and perks. We will be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is amazing for a short weekend stay nice and quite area working driving distance of the major attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

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

Relaxing and great stay!

We enjoyed staying at the Carriage House! Private beach access, clean, and great location! Dawn is an excellent host! We will stay again if we get the chance!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

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

Great place for quiet getaway

Awesome accomodations. Look forward to next stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

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

Quiet Respite

Had a very pleasant stay. Hostess met all our needs and more. Wonderful view of the water.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Lovely home, best location

Hope to return soon! Dawn is a wonderful host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely

So very comfortable, clean, and well appointed. Great communication. Beautiful view. Really excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Fantastic carriage house !

Great amenities and beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronee B.

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

Exceeded expectations. Very comfortable, great location. Enjoyed Old Mystic, winery & old cedar mil

Enjoyed Old Mystic, winery and a old cigar mill.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S.

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

Modern, welcoming, well-equipped space with great views

The space was incredibly clean and well organized. Everything we needed was there, and more. The hosts are thoughtful and available. The beach and surrounding area were lovely and quiet. A truly relaxing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Great stay and location

Had a great time. Amazing place. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Excellent!

Beautiful unit is a quiet and safe location. Dawn was helpful and responsive to all of our questions. Great spot for viewing a gorgeous sunrise with great restaurants and history to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

Consistently Amazing

This was the second time we stayed here, and the second was as good as the first. The location was great, and the housing was clean. There were lots of little extras to make the stay even easier. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique or Phil S.

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

Outstanding !

Great location! Super clean, everything you would need. Very well thought out!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Excellent

Perfect location, our beach was so close. Very clean and extremely comfortable. They thought of everything you would need all is there. Would definitely stay again. Can't say enough about this excellent Carriage House!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilian C.

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

Lighthouse point

Wonderful stay near a lighthouse in New London, CT excellent hosts ad a very nice and very clean apartment with beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024