Bright and Cheerful Coastal Cottage with Water Access

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Waterford, CT

Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Pleasure Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Rocky Neck State Park
‪8 min drive‬
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

This charming, light-filled and pet-friendly cottage is steps away from the neighborhood river beach with a designated swimming area and a gorgeous sunset view. The house has a lovely, south facing sunroom, with windows on three sides that is perfect for sipping morning coffee and evening cocktails. Open the windows to enjoy a fresh breeze off the water at end of the street. Two decks overlook a grassy yard and bird lovers will delight in the local songbirds that nest in the shrubs and trees. Just off the back deck is a ‘mini-beach’ with firepit!

A fully-equipped and renovated kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, and oven is made for cooking and eating. For grill-lovers there is a gas grill next to the deck at the back of the garage, with a prep/serving table, and screened gazebo for enjoying the yard mosquito-free. Or, take a five minute drive to one of the local restaurants in Niantic for fresh seafood, Indian cuisine, sushi, pizza, bakery, local/organic food, pub fare, and a brewery.

There are two cottage-sized bedrooms upstairs (Double and King) and a small flexible room with TV and twin trundle bed. Both the upstairs and downstairs bathrooms have showers (tub upstairs) and there is a washer and dryer on the main floor.

If you feel like staying inside, relax on the chaise with a good book or sprawl on the comfy couch and stream your guilty pleasure on the flat screen TV. If you are looking for outdoor adventure - swim, paddle, hike, or bike at one of the many nearby beaches, boat launches, and parks.

Included in your stay: Wi-Fi, linens, towels, soap, shampoo/conditioner, hair dryer (upstairs cupboard) bug repellent, sunscreen, beach towels, beach bags, camp/beach chairs, household items, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, and back up supplies (toothpaste/toothbrush, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, umbrella, etc.)

Not as crowded as Mystic and with many options for activities, the Cottage on Wood is a wonderful choice for your home-away-from-home summer vacation. Welcome!

Property manager

Catherine LeClair

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

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Air conditioning

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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

Long-term renters welcome

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Waterford

Located in Waterford, this holiday home is on a river. New London Ferry Dock and Ocean Beach Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. Travelling with kids? Consider Tumbleweeds and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Waterford, CT

What's nearby

Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Pleasure Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Rocky Neck State Park - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
Harkness Memorial State Park - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
Ocean Beach Park - 18 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

New London Union Station - 17 min drive
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
‪Illiano's Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Crown Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright and Cheerful Coastal Cottage with Water Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bright and Cheerful Coastal Cottage with Water Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright and Cheerful Coastal Cottage with Water Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright and Cheerful Coastal Cottage with Water Access located?

This family-friendly Waterford holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Amtrak Beach and Tumbleweeds. Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut and The Book Barn are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Virginia F.

1 August 2024

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

Beautiful relaxing and so comfortable

This was a wonderful place for a group of friends for a reunion! So well appointed it had everything we needed and the swimming area at the end of the road was delightful!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre M.

31 August 2024

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

Wonderful stay in Waterford

My family and I really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage. The cottage was cozy, comfortable and clean. It’s such a peaceful place. The cottage is set up for a very relaxing experience. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

28 August 2024

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

Lovely house

Great host, great house, great comms

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie R.

3 September 2024

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

Cottage Stay

This cottage was so lovely and so close to parks and beaches! The neighborhood is quiet and everyone was so welcoming and friendly. Thank you so much to the owners! We had a great time!😊

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

10 July 2024

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

July 4th with family yearly reunion

Spent the days at my uncle’s beach house but enjoyed ending our day at the VRBO instead of a hotel 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

16 August 2024

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

Great getaway for our family!

We stayed at Cat’s house for about half a week and it was just as we expected! The small front room was perfect for my toddler to sleep. The house had everything we needed, was in a great location and Cat was super easy to communicate with. We loved our stay and will be back if we are heading to CT again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

5 July 2024

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

Beauty by The Bay

10/10 outstanding space, true to the listing, and one of the most hospitable hosts we have ever worked with. Thank You Cat, you made our trip so memorable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

3 September 2024

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

Comfort Location and Peaceful

We just loved our time . Beautiful back yard with plenty of places to relax. I loved the screened in eating socializing area . The house is well stocked , clean and located down the street from beautiful Niantic River . We will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana A.

7 July 2023

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

Cute cottage !

Perfect for our annual family stay! We only needed the property for sleeping accommodations and it did just that. Super cute and clean. Close to town and the water.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

1 August 2024

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

family vaca by the bay with our little dog

Cozy, cool, well equipped, comfortable king bed in master, larger home than expected, long yard, beautiful community dock and views. We all enjoyed our stay even Belle our little Boston Terrier. Merci! ( Bouchard family from Montreal)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

olga e.

2 July 2023

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

Wonderful family vacation

We had 6 of us in our party and loved it. The house is very well shocked. We only needed to buy groceries. The location is great. We really enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi V.

23 December 2021

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

Winter Stay at The Cottage on Wood

The cottage was great and just what we expected. There was plenty of room for our family to spread out and be together. Kitchen was well stocked. They had a great selection of things to do in the house. The location was amazing.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

28 August 2023

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

Wonderful and Relaxing

The cottage was fantastic, great location and plenty of room for our family. The back outside patio was delightful to enjoy coffee in the morning and drinks in the afternoon ! A short walk down the road brings you to the water. Nice for a swim or to splash around. Watching the boats was great.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

26 June 2023

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

Perfect

Cate is an amazing host. Provides lots of welcoming touches (snacks, coffee, toiletries). Cottage is fully equipped and a great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

4 September 2023

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

Great Location, Great Host

Perfect location near the water in Waterford. Close proximity to Main Street in Niantic and the amenities of New London and Mystic. Very responsive host. Easy check in. Clean home. Would love to return for more time!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

19 August 2021

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

Wood Street

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were clean and spacious. The neighborhood was friendly and quite. The owner was thoughtful and pleasant to deal with. We will add this to the list of preferred vacation rentals in the Groton/newlondo/Waterford arae.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D., East Granby, CT

13 July 2023

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

Post wedding vacation

Wonderful location for a post wedding vacation with extended family. The cottage was clean, welcoming and in a fabulous location close to great restaurants, shops and the Niantic Boardwalk. The host was easy to communicate with and very kind. It provided all of us with a nice location to relax, both inside and outside, after a very busy weekend. We all would highly recommend this location and would rent here again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

29 July 2023

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

Peaceful and Relaxing vacation.

What a beautiful week! Cate’s cottage had everything we needed! The cottage was very clean, bright and cheery Enjoyed 5 beautiful beach days. We walked around Niantic and enjoyed some nearby restaurants an enjoyed delicious ice cream from Cowlicks ice cream store. Thank you! We really enjoyed our time here!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Doug S.

23 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean and fun house.

We enjoyed our stay. The water is down the road and not visible from the house. Great home layout and good AC units to keep you cool. Excellent communication from the host, too.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

9 July 2022

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

Wonderful Little Getaway

This was perfect for my family of 4 and my parents for a little beach getaway. The house was in a great location close to several beaches and a quick drive to Mystic! The hostess was fantastic to work with. We were arriving a little early and she was very accommodating to our needs! Also gave awesome suggestions for beaches and places to eat which we really enjoyed. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

15 June 2024

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

Beach town getaway

This is a really cute house in a great area. It is a two minute walk down the street to see the Niantic River. You can sit there for hours just watching the boats go by. Very quiet with beautiful sunsets. Also a five minute drive to the cute town of Niantic full of restaurants and shops. The house itself has a fully stocked kitchen, very clean, multiple indoor seating/ relaxing areas and a backyard with comfy chairs for a nap. Great communication with the owner.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle I.

3 July 2024

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

Wonderful, relaxing stay!

We loved our stay at Cottage on Wood. Cate was a wonderful, communicative host. The house was perfect for our group of six - we took advantage of games and activities in the house, enjoyed relaxing in the front room which got lots of sunshine, and spent time in the spacious backyard. Rooms were cool and beds super comfortable. Everything was clean and accessible. The location was excellent and we loved the 2 minute drive to the boardwalk where we enjoyed lots of restaurants and local attractions; a 20 minute drive to Mystic and the casino which we also took advantage of. A fabulous week and would stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

11 September 2023

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

Fantastic!

We had a wonderful time at out rental, thank you Cate! The house is clean and comfortable in a great location. We highly recommend this house and Cate. Communication was perfect. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maya P.

19 May 2023

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

Quaint home and wonderful location

This lovely house was comfortable and clean. The location was perfect for scenic, relaxing strolls, and drives to Niantic and other towns. The garden and common areas were peaceful and cozy. I’m sorry we didn’t have more time to hang out there. All went well and the owner was helpful. I would definitely come back here.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne F.

20 June 2022

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

Amazing cottage at the shore.

This house was a perfect gathering place for all ages. It had plenty of room to spread out, or to find a quiet nook. The firepit and backyard were great settings for some fresh air. The neighborhood was quiet and everyone was friendly. Having access to the beach only a walk away was amazing, and Cate was an incredible host. She was very attentive and provided more than we could ever need. I would definitely recommend this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Catherine LeClair

Mid-life came calling and this wonderful property knocked at the back of my heart. Until we retire, it's a pleasure being able to share this special place with others looking for gentle fun, family, friends, love and laughter to make memories that will be treasured forever.

Why they chose this property

This charming, 1920s -1940s cottage and sleepy, hide-away neighborhood won my heart with its character and whimsy.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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