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Waterfront Cottage within walking distance to the Beach. A dog-friendly property

Family-friendly vacation home in Waterford with a water park

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Dining
Ocean views and sandy beaches await at this seaside haven, nestled in a picturesque cove. Spend your days lounging on Ocean Beach or exploring nearby attractions like Harkness Park and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. With a screened-in porch overlooking the water, you can unwind with fresh seafood from local restaurants.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Cottage within walking distance to the Beach. A dog-friendly property

Sip your morning coffee while watching the seabirds in the cove this light and airy beach home nestles up to. Then spend the day at Ocean Beach (a "Top 25 US Beach" within walking distance) or any of several others nearby. Take a ferry to Block Island or a quick ride to downtown Mystic, or Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun Casinos. Check out a local restaurant for some fresh seafood, then relax on the screened-in porch overlooking the cove. A perfect spot for a couple's getaway or a family reunion.
Minutes from Harkness Park and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.
A dog-friendly property - limit 2 dogs, fee $25 per dog/per night. No cats allowed.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Please put trash and recyclables in outdoors trash
Please purchase local wood for the outdoor firepit
Please purchase bags to clean up after your dog.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Waterford, CT

What's nearby

  • Waterford Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Neptune Park Association Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harkness Memorial State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Mitchell College - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 14 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪NV Bakery & Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪On The Waterfront - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Langley's at Great Neck Country Club - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage within walking distance to the Beach. A dog-friendly property pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage within walking distance to the Beach. A dog-friendly property?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage within walking distance to the Beach. A dog-friendly property?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage within walking distance to the Beach. A dog-friendly property located?

This family-friendly Waterford vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Waterford Beach Park and Ocean Beach Park. Harkness Memorial State Park and Eugene O'Neill Theater Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Waterfront Cottage within walking distance to the Beach. A dog-friendly property Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, the house was perfect for little family get away to the beach and then to the Mystic Aquarium.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, very clean. The home was cute and well stocked with everything needed for a relaxing time. Big plus that it’s within walking distance to Ocean Beach Park!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

CT Family Vacation

Charming, well stocked and comfortable! We loved the porch and watching the birds on the Cove .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, good location, everything comfortable and up to date! All appliances/TVs etc. in good working condition. Two minor issues: the sheets were very pilly, and the dock is in need of repair/replacement. Enjoyed our trip otherwise
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene M.

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

Peaceful and Quiet getaway near the CT shore

We chose to do a Thanksgiving away from home and this was the perfect spot. My husband, myself, my parents and our dogs had a getaway that let us relax and truly unwind for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristan Y.

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

Great Vacation

We had an excellent time staying in Alewife cove. We explored surrounding areas as well. It was a beating vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Girls Weekend

Nice house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

British by The Sea Car Show

Overall, great location for car show. Driveway accommodated all 4 British cars. Jesse was easy to communicate! Beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Hidden Gem!

My family & dog absolutely loved our stay. We booked a last minute getaway and the host was over & beyond accommodating. We loved the clean & cozy cottage on the cove! One of our favorite places was the screened in porch that overlooks the cove! Absolutely beautiful! And the short walk to the beach was amazing! We can’t wait to plan our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Cousin gathering!

We absolutely loved it!! We try to get together once a year (2 of us come from Arizona and 1 from Connecticut) for a relaxing lobster roll/wine kind of time. This was simply wonderful with a delightful cozy screened porch to a living room water view - perfection!! Thanks- we’ll be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Beach House Girls' Vaca

The home was absolutely beautiful! We all enjoyed the stay and may want to return another time. Jesse was wonderful! He was available and if not, he had someone else available. Great Service!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Lovely View

We enjoyed a last summer long weekend near the beach at this lovely cozy home. The living room's full wall of windows overlook a beautiful inlet where all kinds of birds are active on the tiny island right in our view. There is a rustic screen porch that also has the same view. We also enjoyed the updated, well-stocked kitchen. The beach is an easy walk, but also has plenty of parking and lots of conveniences--we enjoyed two sunny days basking there. The first day was rainy and we enjoyed the nearby aquarium. The owner was very easy to contact and very helpful. When we first arrived, a fire alarm battery was chirping, and we were able to get in touch with them right away, and they came right over to fix it. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Linda B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nordic werkend

The total price for less than a 20 hr stay was a little over $800. For that price we had an expectation of a clean and comfortable night. Not the case. We found dirty sheets on one bed and one bed with no sheets. The property owner did promptly send someone to fix the beds. There was food in the refrigerator left by someone. The house had a musty smell throughout. Again, for that price we had an expectation of atleast the ability to have coffee in the morning. No coffee. Even the low end hotels/motels have in room coffee. We would never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023