Gracious, Airy New London Cottage, Steps from Private Beach

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6170 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

New London, CT

Ocean Beach Park5 min walk
Mitchell College3 min drive
New London Ferry Dock7 min drive
Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

This newly restored light-filled, breezy 1909 beach house is located in historic Neptune Park. The spacious home, which has been in the same family for 50 years, features a wide wrap-around porch overlooking Long Island Sound. Enjoy the charm of antique furniture and vintage art. Views extend to Fishers Island and include New London's Ledge Lighthouse and frequent ferries plying the harbor.

The house can accommodate a maximum of six people, including children.

The first floor boasts a large living room, a formal dining room, well-equipped eat-in kitchen, and a half bath. The ample and completely renovated porch is set up as an outdoor living room, with a glider, rocker, armchairs and picnic table.

On the second floor, you'll find a large bedroom with a Queen bed, a 2nd bedroom with Queen bed, a 3rd bedroom with 2 twin beds, a TV room, and a full bath.

The ground floor features a bath house for showering after a swim, full-size washer and dryer, beach chairs, gas grill as well as a Weber charcoal grill.

The house is naturally cool and breezy. It does not have central air. However, AC window units are available for the second floor rooms. Each bedroom has a standing fan and bedroom 1 additionally has a ceiling fan.

Across the street, you'll find a sea walk that connects a series of private beaches punctuated by picturesque rocky outcrops and jetties.

Ocean Beach Park, one of New England's premier destinations, lies just down the block. It's renowned for its broad expanse of fine white sand along a half-mile boardwalk.

Property manager

Brian Drutman

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

But the house has in no sense been child-proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Under no circumstances are parties allowed.

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

One pet permitted. Please describe in your request

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Under no circumstances are parties allowed.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New London

Located in New London, this holiday home is near the beach. Ocean Beach Park and New London Ferry Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Mystic Seaport. Custom House Maritime Museum and Tumbleweeds are also worth visiting.

New London, CT

What's nearby

Ocean Beach Park - 5 min walk
New London Harbor Light - 11 min walk
Mitchell College - 3 min drive
Harkness Memorial State Park - 5 min drive
New London Ferry Dock - 7 min drive

Getting around

New London Union Station - 11 min drive
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Dunkin' - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Jasmine Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar - 6 min drive
Captain Scott's Lobster Dock - 6 min drive
The Spice Palette - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gracious, Airy New London Cottage, Steps from Private Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Gracious, Airy New London Cottage, Steps from Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gracious, Airy New London Cottage, Steps from Private Beach?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Gracious, Airy New London Cottage, Steps from Private Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Beach Park and Waterford Beach Park. New London Harbor Light and Pequot Chapel are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jane and chris m.

15 Oct 2023

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

College visit

The house was great! So cute, with great water views . Online photo’s don’t do it justice. The outdoor porch was a great place to hang out. The beds were super comfy. House was also super clean. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline V., Rye, USA

20 Sept 2023

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

Can’t wait to go back!

Absolutely loved the house, exactly as pictured with somehow an even better view/location than expected. The house was charming, historic, clean, comfortable and well-stocked. We had no issue making a few meals and had plenty of options from serve-ware to glassware. The newly finished porch was absolute perfection (our group spent most of our time out there) and falling asleep to the sounds of crashing waves is unmatched. Beach couldn’t be closer and the few neighbors we met were super friendly. Brian was super communicative before and during our stay and left easy check in/check out instructions. This is the exact type of home I dream of owning some day! Highly recommend a stay here

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

18 Oct 2022

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

Steps from the beach!

This older house has a lot of character, and was comfortable for our family of four in town for a relative's wedding. It was lovely waking up to see the sunrise over the water through the bedroom windows, and walking just across the street down to the water to hear the waves. Brian keeps the house well stocked, and everything was clean and tidy! We thought the weather would be cold, but instead it was unexpectedly warm -- open windows and the floor fans in the house kept it comfortable inside. It was an enjoyable stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

7 Sept 2022

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

Family Reunion

This charming house was a typical New England nautical, vintage house in the beautiful neighborhood of Neptune Park. The location was perfect. The host was an excellent communicator and very helpful. The house is well stocked. We plan to return next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha T., Cruz Bay

13 Aug 2022

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

Perfect vacation

The house is a 4 minute walk to a private sand beach, unless you meet up with a neighbor and then it could take an hour! Very friendly place. House Clean. Efficient. Wonderful art. Kitchen has everything you’d want. Skewers for kabob? Yep. Japanese tea set? Yep. Don’t bother to bring beach chairs: there are enough in the downstairs room with the shower. Really. Don’t bother to bring anything but your bathing suit, floatie toys and sandals. There are interesting books, including local history. There was only one thing we didn’t like. All the noisy landscaping machines. Very loud. But we are overly sensitive to loud machines. When we saw them coming we’d take the dog for a walk. Oh, the neighborhood is very dog friendly. The house has a homey vibe and we could have stayed months….

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brian Drutman

I'm an arts executive in New York City who built up a storehouse of wonderful summer and holiday memories in this family home. The family connection with the area runs deep, as my mother and grandmother also spent their childhood summers at nearby Ocean Beach.

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