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Family Summer Cottage

Niantic vacation home with kitchen

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
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Dining
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Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom1200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Niantic, CT
  • Place, Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Neck State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Niantic

Oceanside stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Rocky Neck State Park and Rocky Neck State Beach. Also, Giants Neck Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and McCook Point Beach is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rocky Neck State Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rocky Neck State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Giants Neck Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Book Barn - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 13 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪374 Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Teddy's Old Lyme Pizza Palace - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sol - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lyme Tavern - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Summer Cottage

Cozy, family retreat that has 2 bedrooms upstairs (one has a queen size bed the other has a full size bed), one small bedroom downstairs that has a bunkbed (great for kids) and the living room has a sleeper sofa that has a queen size air mattress. It has a 4 piece bathroom, full service kitchen as well as a gas grill outside. The cottage is located on a quiet street within walking distance to a beautiful, private beach. But parking is located nearby, and there is one parking pass for the cottage. Also, there will be an ice cream truck that comes around about lunchtime and stays for most of the afternoon. We do have beach chairs and an an umbrella that you may use. The ocean is calm, and during low tide, it has a great sand bar for kids to play on. The property is only a couple miles from Niantic Center, which hosts great dining, family entertainment, live bands, and a great boardwalk that hugs the coastline. The cottage has all the amenities, including cable, WiFi, A/C, and a great outdoor entertainment area. Come, and enjoy all this seaside home offer

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Strip bedding and leave on top of bed.
Leave dirty/used towels in tub
If used beach pass please make sure to return it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Beach pass, if lost, is $50 for replacement. So please make sure pass is left at cottage when you check out.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Family Summer Cottage Niantic
Family Summer Cottage Private vacation home
Family Summer Cottage Private vacation home Niantic

Frequently asked questions

How close is Family Summer Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.1 mi (24-min drive) away from the New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Family Summer Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Family Summer Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Rocky Neck State Beach and 11-minute walk from Giants Neck Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Family Summer Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Family Summer Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Family Summer Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Family Summer Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Family Summer Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Family Summer Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Family Summer Cottage to downtown Niantic?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Niantic.

Family Summer Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an excellent stay. I only gave 4 stars because I had a severe allergic reaction to all the scented plugins, cleaning products and laundered linens.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Location

This is my second stay at this house. It is a very easy walk to the private beach and just a little farther to Rocky Neck state beach. Large house with everything you need. Great communication with the owners. I had a question about the grill and contacted the owner through the VRBO app. I got a call back in a few minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

J S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Giants Neck! Well stocked and plenty of room. Short walk too the beach and great communication with the owners. Has some quirks of an old home, but the price of stay was very fair to the property and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet CT

We love this area! We walked down to the beach for the sunset each evening - love the non-commercialism of East Lyme. Just lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great week!

We stayed again this summer and enjoyed all the cottage had to offer. The owners were great to communicate with and available when we needed help with things. The cottage was clean and having the beds made up when we got there was awesome. Can't beat the super short 5 min walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D., Kokomo

Liked: Cleanliness

40th birthday get away

It was a very nice stay and a great place for family memories. Definitely recommend. We walked to the beach everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and lots of amenities

Overall, we enjoyed this cottage and the location was fantastic. We especially enjoyed having all the beds all made up when we got there! Jenn was great and very responsive. The house had everything we needed both for the kitchen and also the beach cart, chairs, shovels, umbrella and everything else you might need. We did miss having an outdoor shower and the upstairs AC units were extremely loud and placed right over the bed. Also, we couldn't get the TVs to allow us to watch anything or watch live basic TV. We would certainly stay again as the cottage was roomy and well kept and stocked and the location and owner were fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanell S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable cozy vacation home!

This home is adorable or as my kids called it (the doll house). The property is very well kept up, very clean! It catches your eyes. The inside is cozy but spacious and we are a family of eight and let me just say we all had our space in the house we weren’t in each other faces.. my teenagers were in their own world while my toddlers had all the space to play with their toys and omgeee the beach.!! Literally a 5 min walk.. neighborhood is so quiet and friendly. Back to the beach though my kids (toddlers and teenagers) enjoyed the private beach they played, they splashed in the water which by the way is low tide perfect for lil ones. It is deff kids approved haha… and you can lay out and sun bathe without being bothered or crowded. We took a ride to the boardwalk which is only about 7-10 minute ride it’s beautiful out there. Theirs restaurants to eat at. Dollar general was our go to haha.. my toddlers looked forward to seeing the train pass by. We will deff be revisiting again if Jennifer will allow us.! I must say I am missing it out there! The peacefulness is everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

I have rented in Giants Neck Heights before and mos t of the houses are on a pretty big hill that makes a tough walk to the beach. This house is at the bottom of the hill, an easy 4-5 minute walk to the beach. There is plenty of room for a large group to spread out, but be aware that there is only one bathroom. The kitchen is small but well stocked. There is also an outdoor patio with a gas grill and large table. Beach chairs and a cart are available for your use, which I haven't seen in other houses I have rented. The house is older, so there are things like light switches in odd paces, but the host has done a nice job labeling things. Instructions were clear for TV, wifi, etc., and manuals were available. Communication with the owner was great. Any questions were answered in minutes. Finally, if you have trouble with stairs, this place is not for you. There are rather tall stairs to enter the house and up to the second floor bedrooms. If that is not an issue, I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 2023 Vacation

My mom, sister, and I stayed at this nice cottage for a week in June. It has everything you need – a fully equipped kitchen, sheets, blankets and towels, and beach chairs, umbrella, and cart. We loved the short walk to the beach, low tide sand bars, and being able to walk along Rocky Neck State Beach. Downtown Niantic is a short drive to grocery stores, shops, and restaurants. Quaint towns nearby to explore. The owner was easy to work with, and replied to questions quickly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation home

This was our second stay at the cottage. (See review titled " Close to beach" ) Just like last year, we found this house clean, well equipped, with and easy walk to the beach. Will definately be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The week went by so fast!

We had such a wonderful time staying at Jennifer's property in East Lyme. She was very communicative and answered any questions that we had and gave us suggestions of things to see/places to eat. The home was clean and furnished with most everything we might need. There are a lot of steps (inside to the second floor and outside to get to the front door) which was challenging for me, but no problem for the younger ones. The private beach was very close, and my daughter and her family walked to it most days. I am 70 years old, so it was easier for me to drive to it. My grandsons, ages 5 & 7, loved the beach which was calm and shallow. Niantic was just a short drive away. We highly recommend the book stores...especially the main one on the outside of town. The boys loved the Children's Museum. We ate at several of the local restaurants, Flanders Fish Market, When Pigs Fly and Five Churches, all of which were excellent. We spent a day at Mystic Seaport. We took a drive to Narragansett, RI, and spent the day at the beach there for a taste of some larger waves. The weather was mainly cooperative and the week went by so fast! A trip to remember.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful week

The property is just lovely! A few minutes to walk to the beach where we enjoyed sunsets every evening! It made for a quiet week but our teenagers weren’t bored being so close to the ocean. Host was very responsive as well!! Will go to the area again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to beach

We really enjoyed our 2 weeks stay at this lovely cottage. The cottage is located on a quiet street in a great walking neighborhood. The cottage, itself, was extremely clean with lots of sunlight making it a bright and cheerful place to stay. It was an easy walk to a calm water beach. Perfect at any tide. Everything you need for the beach - umbrellas, chairs, beach toys, and a beach cart were provided. We used the large grill to cook out as well as dining in some great local resturants. We had the perfect stress-free vacation we were looking for and can't wait to do it again next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem

Well-located + easy communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette B.

Liked: Cleanliness

great owner

Its right next to beach great place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette B.

Liked: Cleanliness

great pkace

great owner great place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

This property was great for a family getaway. The house had everything that you could possibly need and was under a five minute walk to a private beach. It was within driving distance of many shops and restaurants. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who’s interested.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Everything we needed for a short stay:-)

We had a great stay at this cozy cottage. The owner was easily accessible and answered all are questions right away! We had a beach pass for easy access with parking & dropping all of our beach things, however the private beach was only a 3 min walk from the cottage. The cottage had beach chairs& nice beach umbrella to use during our stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Would def recommend this cottage and stay here again:-))
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018