Title: 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62559200/62559142/a552a0bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62559200/62559142/46c52906.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62559200/62559142/7b5c2f17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62559200/62559142/41df7f6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62559200/62559142/bf885706.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this vacation home is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT Updated throughout in 2024... Book your Summer 2025 Vacation now... swimming, fishing, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding on the Niantic River and Banning Cove! Your summer vacation starts here... Charming 2-bedroom cottage, nestled alongside the beautiful Niantic River, located on the Riverhouse Estate in Waterford, Connecticut. With park-like grounds throughout, the property includes access to 200+ feet of private, direct waterfront on the Niantic River. Guests can enjoy outdoor living with plenty of seating, a gazebo, and grill (accessories included). The lower-level yard with direct waterfront access, features a picnic area, SUP and kayak rack storage, and a fire pit. 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, primary bedroom includes a Queen bed. Located at the upstairs landing is another 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. Towels and guest toiletries included. LAUNDRY: The laundry room is located on the first floor off of the bedroom and includes a full-size washing machine and dryer. Limited laundry detergent and dryer sheets included. LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM: Enjoy the large sectional couch, Smart TV, 4-person dining table and chairs set, and fully stocked bookcase and games center. NEW FOR 2025: Use of 3-person outdoor infrared sauna. Located up-river on the Niantic River, near Banning Cove and the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. Enjoy watching 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 - Riverhouse Estate. #mystic #mohegansun #foxwoods #casinos #nianticriver #connecticutcoastline #niantic #waterford #connecticut #ctbeaches #coastguardacademy #connecticutcollege #uconnaverypoint #mitchellcollege #navy #groton #vrbo #summerrental #subasenewlondon #navy #electricboat #pfizer #yalenewhaven #smillow #waterford #coastalconnecticut #familyfriendly #petfriendly #localfavorites #niantic #boston #newyorkcity #waterfront #beach #saltlife ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Picnic area ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 900 square feet - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113830000/113827500/113827408/fe5a1a57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Escape- 3BR Coastal Cottage w/ Boat Launch & Near Niantic Main Street Waterford - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=113827408&PinnedHotelID=113827408&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90770000/90765600/90765591/10b29b3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 2-bedroom vacation home《 free WiFi & parking 》New London, Connecticut, USA New London - 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Thx ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Charming Cottage Charming Waterfront Cottage Private Waterfront Charming Cottage ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.36863%2C-72.19212&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=btKam3MpazEWSWP_FmpUMn9p7oU=) Waterford, CT #### What's nearby - Waterford Speedbowl - 5 min drive - 5.7 km - Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 8 min drive - 7.4 km - New London Ferry Dock - 9 min drive - 10.7 km - Connecticut College - 10 min drive - 10.3 km - Rocky Neck State Park - 10 min drive - 8.4 km #### Getting around - New London Union Station - 9 min drive - New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Crown Pizza - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 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 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 150ft+ Direct Waterfront! 2-Bdrm Cottage on Niantic River in Waterford CT located? > Nestled on the beach, this Waterford vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Flanders Plaza Shopping Center, Cedar Ridge Golf Course, and White Gate Farm. Waterford Speedbowl is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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