Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed
House in East Lyme, CT
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
150' direct waterfront on the Niantic River, located in Saunders Point. Niantic is mid-way between New York and Boston. Panoramic views with private beach, access to deep water dock and private swimming pool. Enjoy beach, boating, fishing and swimming at your doorstep. Bring your own personal water craft to enjoy the river or rent at the marina, walking distance away.
Three floors, with main floor en suite master, two bedrooms and office with futon and full bath on second floor along with finished basement bedroom and lounge area. Sleeps 8-10 privately, 10 total. Open floor plan living room, dining room and kitchen. Half bath on main floor.
Large patio area and deck surround the pool. Large side yard. Enjoy your morning coffee as you watch the sunrise. Dine alfresco in the evening and watch the moon rise over the river.
Yard games, books and board games for the whole family.
Within 2 miles of downtown Niantic - with shops, restaurants and the Niantic Bay Boardwalk. Close to two local casinos, Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, Block Island Ferry, Clinton and Westbrook Outlets, Essex Steam Train, Goodspeed Opera House, Ivoryton Play House, RiverQuest Cruises and so much more.
Property is equipped with linens, bath towels, beach towels, large screen tv, wireless high-speed internet, starter packs of toilet paper, paper towels, soap, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent.
At this time there is no smoking and no cats, small dogs allowed.
Three floors, with main floor en suite master, two bedrooms and office with futon and full bath on second floor along with finished basement bedroom and lounge area. Sleeps 8-10 privately, 10 total. Open floor plan living room, dining room and kitchen. Half bath on main floor.
Large patio area and deck surround the pool. Large side yard. Enjoy your morning coffee as you watch the sunrise. Dine alfresco in the evening and watch the moon rise over the river.
Yard games, books and board games for the whole family.
Within 2 miles of downtown Niantic - with shops, restaurants and the Niantic Bay Boardwalk. Close to two local casinos, Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, Block Island Ferry, Clinton and Westbrook Outlets, Essex Steam Train, Goodspeed Opera House, Ivoryton Play House, RiverQuest Cruises and so much more.
Property is equipped with linens, bath towels, beach towels, large screen tv, wireless high-speed internet, starter packs of toilet paper, paper towels, soap, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent.
At this time there is no smoking and no cats, small dogs allowed.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of East Lyme, CT
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
The house itself was clean and spacious, and is clearly cared for by the owner. The included amenities provided everything we needed, from beach towels to tools for our lobster night! The pool was a huge hit with the kids and they enjoyed taking the walk to the private beach and small playground.
Overall it was a great week even with a few rainy days. We will definitely come back!
10.0 / 10.0
Enjoyed our stay as usual!
10.0 / 10.0
This was our third time renting and we had an excellent stay yet again. We are booked up for next year already!
10.0 / 10.0
This house is an absolute must for anyone looking to have a family vacation filled with fun and memories. This has been our third year at this wonderful property and to say we enjoyed ourselves is an understatement. The pool is gorgeous, the view is spectacular, and the house is clean, spacious, and beautiful. Barbara is an exceptional host who provides everything you could possibly need and more! The memories we made this week will always be treasured. Thank you from all of us, Barbara. We had a WONDERFUL time!
10.0 / 10.0
We rented this house for a family vacation 4th of July week. The house was great, right on the water with a pool, plenty of space and bedrooms for 5 adults and 2 young adults (with extra beds if we needed them). The house was stocked with everything from dishes, to cookware to spices. Centrally located to fun things to do in the area. Thank you, Barbara!!!!
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our stay and would return. Was a great place for our family to gather when we visited for a family wedding. Enjoyed the views, swimming in the pool and sitting out on the deck. The home was equipped with several pool floats which we really appreciated.
10.0 / 10.0
We gathered from varying places across the country and were able to enjoy time together at this lovely waterfront home.
10.0 / 10.0
This house provides everything you could ever need if hosting a big family. Rain or shine you can find many fun activities to do in the area be it tennis, bocci, hiking or water activities. Rainy days are still great with many games in the home, beautiful views , and comfortable living spaces. Every year we stay we find improvements. Highly recommended!
10.0 / 10.0
This house exceeded our expectations. We wanted a multi-bedroom house on the water for our weekend with our daughter at the Coast Guard Academy. It was both secluded and convenient to the Academy, combining a cottage feel and modern amenities. The panoramic view of the river/bay was spectacular. While it rained for two of the three full days we were there, we did get to enjoy the deck over the boat house on the last day. Truly a memorable experience, and a great way to enjoy New England.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family has been visiting this beautiful retreat for the last three years, and every year we love it more. Barb is a wonderful host, attending to our every need and even anticipating needs with thoughtful additions to the amenities each year. This is no zombie rental that was clearly set up with short-term rentals in mind (you know the ones ... bare minimum supplies and furniture from a big box store). This is a family home, with everything a family would want for a getaway. Pool toys? Check. Lawn games? Check. Loads of linens? Check. Board games? Yep. Cookout supplies? You bet. Bedside device chargers, Alexas, outdoor speakers? Okay, you get the idea. And the location can't be beat. This has come to feel like our second home, and we can't wait to go back!
10.0 / 10.0
One of our best vacation spots ever! Beautiful view, amazing pool and five minutes to the ocean. Plenty of room and amenities. Stocked for everything you would need. Quiet neighborhood. Peaceful and relaxing. Wish we could have stayed longer! The family loved it and didnt want to leave.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful spot on Niantic river. Great for swimming in the built-in pool, kayaking, great scenery. Host is very responsive and welcoming.
10.0 / 10.0
This is the third year we’ve rented and it feels like home now. A Very amazing home with a very amazing view and pool. The last two years we never wanted to leave. Ate almost all our meals looking out at the water or on the deck of the pool. This year we did venture out to a few museums and a restaurant or two, but we didn’t stray far. We had a one and a half year old with us this year and he loved the little strip of sand at the waters edge. thank you again Barbara for a wonderful week!
10.0 / 10.0
This house has everything you need to have a relaxing, fun-filled stay with family or friends. The house, property, and pool are immaculate. The house is spacious, filled with sunlight, and extremely well stocked. Barbara is responsive and very helpful. This was our second year coming as a family, and we rebooked again for next year! We can't wait to come back to this truly special place.
10.0 / 10.0
The house is situated in a very scenic location. Large windows that span the width of the house afford you a lovely view of the Niantic river along with lively boating activity. Up close to the house you have a nice view of a huge inground pool with a well furnished patio surrounding it. Inside you will find all the amenities needed for comfort in each room. Comfortable couches and a big screen tv in the livingroom. Plenty of seating in the dining room and nice appliances in the kitchen. Lots of cooking utensils ,dishes, glassware and eating utensils. The bathrooms have plenty of towels and there are beach towels too. The beds are comfortable and the rooms have closets and dressers. Of course you will stay nice and cool with A/C through out the house. I can go on and on but you can read about all the amenities online. The house is lovely and roomy. This was my second stay at the river house with family and friends. Everyone wished that we could have stayed longer and everyone wants to come back!
Thank you Barb!!
Lydia Southington Ct.
10.0 / 10.0
Days on the river and in the great pool were an outstanding setting for our family of four teenagers and six adults. We brought a kayak which is easily stored on the beach next to the house. There is no deep mooring available for a larger boat so we had to rent a slip from a local marina for the week. The house had everything we needed; tons of bath and beach towels, fully stocked kitchen with many spices, comfortable gathering spaces and good air conditioning. Thank you for offering this wonderful vacation experience.
10.0 / 10.0
From arrival to departure, this was the best rental we have ever had. The views are spectacular. My kids loved the pool and I think they were wet 5-6 hours a day. It was so easy to kayak and paddle board from the beach. I was amazed at how well the kitchen was equiped. Check-in was so easy, all the beds were made for us (a godsend because we arrived late), more than enough towels. There were enough seats for a large family dinner or to watch a movie. My family can't wait to go back.
10.0 / 10.0
The property was great clean, homey, and well-maintained. Heck, I envied some of the kitchen equipment and useability -- which is a far cry from the usual summer rental.
The location perfect for our low-key crowd of adults (ranging in age from 25-65).
5.0 / 10.0
This was our 3rd stay at this beautiful home. It has everything you could need both inside and out. Plenty of seating, cooking utensils, and excellent outdoor activities right within walking distance. We enjoyed playing Bocci, tennis, disc golf, and lovely hikes at nearby trails. Bring your paddle boards and Kayaks as you can put them in the water next door. Highly recommended. Hope to be back again next year!
8.0 / 10.0
Everything was great except for the following:
Jets on upstairs tub very moldy; although we cleaned them used downstairs tub to bathe kids. Downstairs bathroom also had mold.
Outside all wooden railings and stairs in desperate need of upgrade. Luckily our son in law was not severely hurt when 2 steps of stairway going to the water let go.
Fireplace Has very strong odor; probably needs cleaning.
10.0 / 10.0
My family and I had a great time at Barbara's home. The views are beautiful, the pool is so nice and the house itself had everything we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
The property is very family friendly, great location.
Thank you!
Greg & Ela.
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our vacation. We came all the way from Washington State to visit my BFF who lives in Rhode Island. We really had a wonderful time. The weather was perfect and we were in the pool every day. Talk about a view! Wow!!! Breath-taking!! We would definitely go back. Until next time.
Fran, Laurie, Mike and Sean.
10.0 / 10.0
Highly professional, could not fault host or house !
10.0 / 10.0
Another amazing vacation!
For myself and my family it is our favorite week of the year! We rented this house last year got it again for this year and also have it for next year! It is absolutely heaven! We are a big group. 8 1/2 people. And there’s so much space to relax read a book or have a champagne pool party! We just left and we all cannot wait till next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Great vacation!
We love the house. It was our second year and we’ve already booked for next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing property
Incredible house with amazing views. Pool made the place even more amazing. Will definitely stay here again
10.0 / 10.0
Dream Vacation
We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Barbara's house has everything a family needs to feel comfortable and have fun. From the pool, to the views, it was perfect from beginning to end. We will be returning!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful view of Niantic River and close to USCGA
We were there to celebrate our granddaughter's graduation from the USCGA. Location is only 10-15 minutes from New London. Perfect! House was clean and well stocked. One caution to guests... checkout procedure is time consuming when trying to get an early start back Home. Beds must be stripped, sheets placed in bags, and carried to the laundry room. Blankets, towels and floor mats must also be taken to the laundry room. Of course, the fridge needs emptied. All trash cans must be emptied and taken out to the trash bins.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house. Beautiful location
Great house. Beautiful location. Twin beds are hard but we slept ok.
10.0 / 10.0
Such a relaxing spot!
We had a wonderful stay with our children and my parents over spring break. The views are incredible, the common space is perfect for visiting, and the ground floor master bedroom was perfect for my parents with limited mobility. We had our dog with us, and the property and area are perfect for pups - plenty of running space in the side yard and wonderful walks in the wooded areas nearby. The house is just over a mile from the boardwalk, which we also enjoyed. Barbara was available for any questions or needs, but we didn't have any since the house is well appointed and information about check-in/out and the house was provided and clear.
We hope to be back in pool season!!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place, great communication
Beautiful views, wonderful accomodations.
10.0 / 10.0
Again...Fabulous
Spectacular both indoors and out. Great location if you want to be active on the water, tennis courts, hiking or biking- or if you just want to chill with a beverage and enjoy the view of the river.
10.0 / 10.0
Great for Parents Weekend USCGA
The property was great for our needs. Easy location for going to and from USCGA campus but far enough away for our cadet to relax and enjoy. Great views. I would change small little things like more cutting boards in kitchen and upgraded mattresses but overall a great spot
10.0 / 10.0
WATERFRONT PARADISE
We rented the property for we were having a wedding at McCook Point Park. Most of our family were staying at the Niantic Inn and other nearby hotels. The first two days it was just my fiance and I getting ready for family planning. Then family came by throughout the weekend to help us with the wedding. We had a bridal party set up by the beautiful window as overlooked the water. My father who is staying at another hotel and didn't even want to leave because he loved to sit on the patio over the boat dock with my fiance and his sister. This place was truly a lovely experience. There was plenty of rooms even though we didn't use all of the beds. We had such a wonderful time. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home with us. As previous Niantic owners. We hope to one day possibly be a nearby neighbor.
10.0 / 10.0
The best stay ever!
Even though a hurricane with power outages and downed trees rolled through the day we were to check in, we still had an amazing trip! Barb was wonderful through the whole week. Giving us updates after the storm to see when everything was back up and running. She was able to let us stay an extra day to make up for the missed days. We are a big group of eight adults and one teenager. We have been renting vacation houses all over the New England coast for over 10 years. This house by far is our favorite. We actually saved money by not wanting to go out to eat or do anything! Just sitting and looking at this view and the pool was everything! It was the most relaxing and fun vacation we have taken! Even on a day it rained we swam! The house is perfect for a big group with lots of areas to find a quiet place to read or nap. You have all you need right here!
Thank you Barb for a great trip!
Sherry
10.0 / 10.0
River View House
My husband and I shared this house with our adult children and a few of their friends. There was ample room for all of us. The kitchen and bathrooms were stocked with plenty of all the necessary items. Our favorite spot was the large swimming pool. There is plenty of pool side seating and also a nice yard for outdoor games. The pool faces the river and this is also the view from the the dining area and bedrooms. It is an absolutely beautiful view.. There is a nice deck that juts out over the river.
I highly recommend this house for a fun and relaxing vacation spot. The owner gives a lot of attention to detail and comfort. She responds readily to questions and concerns. We loved the welcome basket filled with snacks and the bottle of wine chilling in the frig. We will definitely come back!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing
We had such a fantastic stay at the property. The pool, the river, the house all made for a very relaxing weekend. Barbara was so helpful with a last minute lobster pot request and could not have been more accommodating. We hope to return next summer.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing!
We had an amazing stay. The house was beautiful comfortable and large enough that all 9 of us had our own little corner to escape to. We spent hours enjoying the pool as well as kayaking. The evenings flew by sitting outside enjoying the view and wonderful family time. Can't wait to return!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful week
Property is stunning. Amazing location and the pool made it even better for the kids. Will definitely return!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in East Lyme?
The average price for a rental in East Lyme is $431 per night. This rental is $346 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed. Enjoy the water!
Is Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Direct waterfront vacation rental, family friendly, pets allowed?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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