Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cottage on the Niantic River!

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Downstairs bathroom has the shower.
Upstairs bathroom
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
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9.5Outstanding
(74 Ratings)
Guests loved the charming, historic house by the river, equipped with kayaks, a fire pit, and a beautiful view, offering a peaceful getaway with unique character and modern amenities. Excellent for family vacations.
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9.5 / 10
Outstanding(74 Ratings)

Cottage in East Lyme, CT

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this cottage rental

Escape the hectic day-to-day life for a step back in time with this charming waterfront home on the Niantic River!

Built in the 1860s - this 4Br Cottage is loaded with 'Old World Charm'! Situated on the banks of the Niantic River, you can sit back, relax, and watch the boats go by OR you can also swim, kayak, or fish right from the backyard!

We are a 15 minute drive to Ocean Beach Park, Harkness Park, the Niantic Boardwalk, or Rocky Neck State Park! Also a short 15 minute drive to the USCGA & Mitchell College.

Amenities at Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cottage on the Niantic River!

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of East Lyme, CT

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Ratings and reviews

9.5 / 10
Outstanding(74 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests loved the charming, historic house by the river, equipped with kayaks, a fire pit, and a beautiful view, offering a peaceful getaway with unique character and modern amenities. Excellent for family vacations.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Comfortable, quaint, and perfect for families. My teenage children and I enjoyed our stay. The propane grill was very useful and we had a lot of fun using the kayaks. We even got a surprise private fireworks show on July 4th courtesy of the neighbors! The house is like a museum, with many interesting and quirky artifacts. Despite the heat wave, we stayed cool and comfortable with the mini split units and fans. Beds were comfortable and the spaces private. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
This is the second time we have visited the house. We love it and are going to make it a regular vacation spot. The location is perfect. We love that it is so close to multiple beaches and quaint coastal towns. Our host, Amy is an amazing host and stays in contact with her guests to make sure everything is perfect.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Off the beaten path,senic,rustic. Pretty cool if you want something other than cookie cutter accommodations . Definitely a blast from the path..good place to chill out.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2024
This is a very rustic cabin as stated in the description. I was slightly worried about all the extension cords and the lack of outlets. My mom is on oxygen and we had a hard time finding outlets to plug her oxygen machine in. The bathroom downstairs is very small and I would have appreciated a better picture of the tub. My 75-year-old mother stayed with us and could not get into the shower due to the high tub and did not shower the whole vacation. She also was not able to get up the stairs without help. They are very steep and not good for elderly individuals or small children. The place was clean and the owners were great to work with. We enjoyed our time in Waterford. Everything was close and lots of things for my grandchildren to do. If you are looking for a very rustic experience, close to the water, this is a great place to stay. The owners were great and very responsive to my questions. Had I known about the tub and seen how steep the steps were, we would have probably stayed somewhere else. I did recommend to the owners that they should probably share better pictures of the tub and explain how steep the stairs are in the description. We had very good communication throughout the stay.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cottage on the Niantic River!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cottage on the Niantic River! pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Waterfront! Charming 4BR Cottage on the Niantic River!?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.