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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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East Lyme, CT
  • Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Attawan Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #B

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Retreat in beach community, 1 Br/2 Bath, Laundry, Sleeps up to 3, Walk to Beach

Come and see this unit of town house with family and friends. Enjoy a quiet home in a private beach community in Giant Neck Heights. There is one bedroom, two full baths, and kitchenette (not full kitchen). Walk to the private beach, Rocky Neck State Park, and the community tennis/basketball court/playground. Easy access to I-95, bringing you close to Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet and Tanger Outlet malls, Mohegan Sun and Foxwood Casinos, and many other attractions, such as Mystic Seaport and Aquarium

Property manager

Yuheng Lee

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Niantic

Niantic is home to this holiday home. New London Ferry Dock and Ocean Beach Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. The Book Barn and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut are also worth visiting.
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East Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Rocky Neck State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Book Barn - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • McCook Point Beach - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Attawan Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 14 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lyme Tavern Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smokey O'Gradys BBQ & Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat in beach community, 1 Br/2 Bath, Laundry, Sleeps up to 3, Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retreat in beach community, 1 Br/2 Bath, Laundry, Sleeps up to 3, Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat in beach community, 1 Br/2 Bath, Laundry, Sleeps up to 3, Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retreat in beach community, 1 Br/2 Bath, Laundry, Sleeps up to 3, Walk to Beach located?

Situated in Niantic, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Rocky Neck State Park and Rocky Neck State Beach. Giants Neck Beach and McCook Point Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judi V.

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

Friendship

Had fun and was very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Nice spot

Very quiet clean comfy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary M.

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

Good experience

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

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

Awesome Getaway

Perfect location, the place was clean & spacious. Walkable to the beach, comfortable bed excellent neighborhood. Would def stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

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

Perfect stay

This is just a great property! It’s spacious and in a great location. There are close local beaches, Mystic is a short drive away, and the neighborhood is beautiful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana W., Ashland, MA USA

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

The place was perfect for 2 people!

The owner was great and the property was as described!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Quiet neighborhood and nice beach area

Just as listed. We went to just the right of the private beach in cove like setting, refreshing warm water, no big waves and walk out pretty far to your waist. Home to beach is a short walk or a place to drop off your stuff from your car. State park is short distance away. Owners always answered questions in a timely manner and accommodating in our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara l.

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

Great property

This property was exactly as described. It was very neat and clean, and plenty of room for our family. Location was very convenient. The owner was incredibly helpful and responsive. A great stay, great value, great property. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tuck V.

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

Cute neighborhood spot

Clean and cute - pix are accurate be aware of no kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

carmelo b.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

middle road

adequate seating too low, bath towels felt like small coarse rug, not very absorbent....... tv never did work, no seating in kitchenette ,
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Erin B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Just ok

The house didn’t smell great walking in. Kitchen has no sink and we were expecting to clean all dishes in the bathroom. Next time I would want to bring my own towels because the towels given were well used. Says it sleeps six with only one bedroom not sure how six people would fit. Bathroom in living area is very strange. Toilet is a step up and the tub is So high up to climb in. Also, the only beach pass given is to drive up to the beach and drop stuff off. Says it’s walkable to the beach but it isn’t an easy walk. Also just a door between you and the others staying in the house. So we could hear the little kids next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Perfect little retreat

This unit is just darling, it is very adequate for three people to enjoy a mini vacation in Niantic. The beach is very clean and welcoming a short walk although probably driving would be a better choice. If you are not in a fit condition, the unit is spotless and welcoming, the futon is perfect for sleeping as well as the bedroom. There are two bathrooms, which gives everyone plenty of space to get ready in the morning or for a special occasion the host is very accessible and understanding. I would highly recommend anyone staying at this darling, a little secret next to the beach in East Lyme Connecticut. Thank you too for a bow in the host for making our stay. A wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

Nice and cozy stay

The host was exceptionally responsive to anything that we needed. We really appreciated his effort and help. The space was very clean. Parking was alongside the building making it easy to get in and out. The keyless entry system was convenient. There was more than ample space for 2 people. The appliances all worked well. There was no stove or oven, but the toaster oven, microwave and full-sized refrigerator were sufficient for our needs. We arrived after dark, so we had to look closely for the address. The walk to the beach was about half a mile each way.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Misses the mark

The location and cleanliness were excellent; ac worked well, but this place lacked some of the basics one would expect. Doing dishes in the bathroom with no dishtowel or dishpan?!? Plastic plates for the microwave, plates that said not advisable for such use. Only 2 bowls, no can opener, no cutting board. We thought the host was inattentive but it appears our VRBO communications did not go through - not clear why that was as we haven't had that problem ever before. If the host did just a bit more this place could be stellar. Ideal would be if they provided beach chairs and towels, in addition to better basics.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles I.

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

Perfect Hideaway

Property is clean and easy to get to. Host is very quick to communicate. Easy In/Easy out. The bedroom is spacious. 2 bathrooms, one with shower, one with bath are clean and well stocked. The kitchen does NOT have a sink which may be inconvenient to some. There is a full size fridge / freezer with microwave and a regular coffee maker (regular coffee supplied) - be sure to bring your own milk, sugar and decaf. There is also a hot water maker so bring your own tea bags! There is a nice patio but no outside chairs so bring your own. TV is a bit small in the living room, and it only gets Netflix so no news, traffic or weather. 1/2 mile walk to beach with no parking so plan accordingly. Drop everyone off with stuff and then someone has to drive the car back and walk! Better yet - go to Rocky Neck State Park and use the beach there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Leigh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

not impressed

not great, did not realize it was a duplex, walls paper thin and little kids making all kinds of noise. you were given 2 towels for 3 nights. no extra toilet paper, and paper towels, ran out. overall experience horrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sophie G.

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

Convenient, clean, nice, but not without faults

Overall was a good stay. The host was helpful and the property was easy to find. It had basically everything that we needed for the night but that wasn’t a lot. I had thought it would have an ocean view because the listing had pictures on the water but it was just in a neighborhood. I never tried to walk to the water because the town beaches were so expensive that we had to drive anyway. One thing to beware of is that the place is NOT handicap accessible AT ALL. Even though it is all on one story, there are many ledges and weird steps to get over and even the bathroom has a step up to the toilet and the tub is very high off the ground. My partner and I knocked our arms and our heads multiple times on the chair rail that sticks out at least an inch. If you have mobility struggles, I do not recommend this listing. If that is not a problem for you, it was very lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Heather D.

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

Previous reviews helped a lot

Overall there's a lot to recommend this place and knowing its weaknesses through reviews let us prepare for a successful stay. We brought our own chairs, suitable for beach, patio and indoors. Futon is low and not comfy. Brought an air mattress for my daughter, our grandson was happy on the futon. The bedroom was fantastic, spacious with its own bathroom. Nice mattress. Attached bathroom was great, we all used the shower stall. The other bathroom is off the living room, very convenient to have two. The tub was odd, More shallow than normal and installed higher up than usual. My 12 year old grandson fell climbing out, my daughter almost did, so after that it was all about the shower. Plenty of hot water. There's a washer and dryer with a request jar for guests to pay. The machines did a good job and I'm happy to help with laundry expenses. The rent is very reasonable, this wasn't unreasonable. Bring your own detergent. The kitchenette is bare bones, with a few bones missing. There's a great full size fridge, a toaster oven, a regular toaster and microwave. There's adequate space in this area and I think the owners will improve it. No stove. We brought a hot plate (we're campers, bringing extra gear is inconvenient but no biggie) for hot dogs and beans on a rainy day and a collapsible grill. But the house is very near Giants Neck and Rocky Neck and a quick drive to Niantic and the amazing Book Barn. The owners are responsive and take good care of their property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Joan D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing stay

Property described as having kitchenette. Not accurate per all our experiences with VRBO. No sink, stove or oven. No pots, pans, bowls or cooking utensils. We brought burgers to cook and bacon and eggs. No knives to cut a bagel. Nothing to cook on. I asked host for electric fry pan and he quickly brought plastic bowls, a knife and an “egg Mac muffin” maker. Host asks you to wash dishes but there is no soap, or dish cloth or dish towel and only place to wash is in bathroom. Property uses beach photo as its main picture, but you cannot walk to any beach and there is no parking for the public beach access. They advertised a washer and dryer but there was a container on the appliances charges $2.50 for use of each. Bed very comfortable but living room futon was only furniture for tv and it’s not comfortable. This property might be fine if you planned to be gone all day and eat all meals out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

Quaint place

My husband and I stayed here with our 2 kids who are under 2 years of age. We had everything we needed and it was easy enough to childproof. The bedroom was a good size with its own bathroom. The bed was comfortable and the futon in the living room was pretty comfortable, for a futon. The kitchen is small but fully functional. No stove or oven but we didn’t need them. The private beach was great, although we would not walk there with 2 little kids because the walk was up/down some pretty large hills and it was 90+ degrees. We were able to use the loading area with the pass to get dropped off and that worked great. The location is perfect, it was close to the Mystic Aquarium, Ocean Beach Park (has a splash pad for kids), restaurants, Niantic Children’s Museum, Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, and many other places. Highly recommend this place if you need a clean place to stay in a quiet neighborhood with a small family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

whisper s., feeding hills ma

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

Relaxing

I think the owner should take newer pictures of the place it seems some stuff has been updated along with saying there is 2 showers in the house and a big giant refrigerator the wifi is decent comes with netflix and youtube which is all ya really need. I would love too see a 2nd TV in the main room but we brought our laptop so overall everything was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth O.

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

Cute place near the beach.

It was nice to have a living room & second bathroom for my early riser husband 😁 Air conditioners a bonus for the heatwave while we were there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlene T.

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

Close to Boston

Great apartment near the Boston area! We only stayed 2 nights so we ended up using Uber to get around, but there appeared to be a bus station nearby. The place itself was very nice with a private entrance. The main door was loud/sticking when opening and closing it, but we informed the owner and they said they’d take care of it. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Noel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice house in cute neighborhood

The house was a nice walkable neighborhood close to the beach and State park. Inside was clean and well kept, with coffee maker and toaster. One downside was the kitchen, which did not have a sink, stove or oven. It would have been nice to have a couple patio chairs out on the patio too, so we could sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. All inall a nice place :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn H.

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

Amazing getaway in a quiet community!

This was exactly what my husband and I needed for a short weekend getaway! The host left us brochures and information on the local community. Everything was clean and well kept! Beautiful place and would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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