The house has 37 windows making it very bright and cheerful. Trees flower in May
Location: New London, Connecticut, USA (NYC 3 hrs, Boston 2 hrs, Providence 1 hr, Long Island 1.5 h)
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 11-13)
Sunny & Charming 6 bedroom 1910 colonial is 4 houses away from Private Beach with new kitchen, 2.5 baths (1 is newly redone), hardwood floors, stone fireplace, 1st floor washer and dryer, oil heat, new windows, and private beach rights on Long Island Sound. The house is four doors from the beach with a partial view of the water down the street.
COAST GUARD ACADEMY and SUBMARINE SCHOOL FAMILIES
We are about 15 minutes from the Coast Guard Academy and from the US Navy's Submarine School and Sub Base New London in Groton.
The first floor has two living room areas, dining room, new kitchen, and 1/2 bath. The diningroom can seat up to 16 with our extra table. We also have a new set of dishes for 16 and linen table cloths for both tables. So, you can have a formal or casual dinner. By the way, this room is 30 foot long so there is plenty of room for the tables. The other end of the dining room is a sitting area with a couch that matches the one in the living room.
All rooms except kitchen and baths have hardwood floors. The second floor has a recently remodeled bathroom and 4 bedrooms (2 queens, 2 fulls). The Third floor has two bedrooms and a full bath. One bedroom is walk-through and is configured as a family room with a queen futon that will sleep two and a twin. The other has two twins.
BEACH
Lounge Away your Stress on our White Sand Beach.
The home includes beach rights on private Neptune Park Beach which is a lovely white sand beach on Long Island Sound. From that beach you can look out on the open water and see sailboats, ferries, commercial shipping, fishing boats, an occasional submarine or tall ship, 2 lighthouses, and Long Island in the distance. You can also launch a canoe or kayak there. (Some local beaches are at the mouth of the river so the view is of the industrial sites across the river.)
The beach has three distinct sections separated by rocks. One has a diving and sunning platform, another is a small cove, and the third is an open expanse of white sand. Sitting on that part of the beach, you can almost feel like you are in the Caribbean!
September is the best time at the beach, crowds are gone and the water is still warm. In the fall, winter and spring, take beach walks on the board walk. Or, enjoy a casino weekend or Thanksgiving and Christmas away from the city noise.
ACTIVITIES
The Kids Won’t Be Bored Here, and Neither Will You.
They can play volley ball, miniature golf or video games at Ocean Beach Park which is just 1 block away. The park also includes a public beach, restaurant, health club, a bar with waterfront deck, ice cream stand, gift shop, nature area, boardwalk, concerts and an outdoor swimming pool. Or visit an 1839 fort at Fort Trumbull State Park which is just 5 minutes away.
Name entertainers perform on the waterfront at nearby Harkness Memorial Park’s season long open air Summer Music festival. Next door to Harkness, you can experience live theater at the Eugene O’Neill Theater. Both are about 10 minutes away.
Tour a Nuclear Submarine, a Real Whaling Ship or a Vineyard
In 30 minutes or less you can be at the Mohegan Sun Casino, Foxwoods Casino, Mystic Seaport (tour old whaling town and authentic ships), Mystic Aquarium, the U. S. Navy’s Submarine Force Museum (tour a real nuclear submarine and simulators), the U. S. Coast Guard Academy, as well as the many fine restaurants. Or see a baseball game with the Norwich Navigators, the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. There are also vineyards located north of Norwich. And you can take a fishing or sail boat cruise.
Tour Mansions of the Golden Era or go Yachting
Tour the grand old mansions of the Gilded Era (circa the Vanderbilts and the Astors) in Newport, RI, which is an hour away. Or experience the yachting lifestyle at America’s Cup Charters. Their Twelves all raced for yachting's most coveted prize, and three actually won the America's Cup. Participation is welcomed but not required! Get involved in the sailing or just sit back and enjoy the sunset on picturesque Narragansett Bay.
Boston and New York City are a few hours away
New London is a stop on Amtrak's new Acela high speed train line that runs from Washington to Boston. The trip is about 2.5 hours from New London to Penn Station in New York City. There is also access via Interstate Highway 95 and via ferry to Long Island or New York City. The drive to New York City is about 3 hours via 95, or 1 ½ from Long Island by ferry. It is about 2 hours from Boston and 1 hour from Providence. Newport, RI is also 1 hour away.
A Few Notes
The house is in a quiet family neighborhood. We do not rent out for parties. In consideration of our neighbors, yard activities must end at 10 p.m. Beach access is limited to tenants. You must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property. There is a $500 returnable security deposit to cover any damage & cleaning deficiency. You can choose to clean and do the laundry, or prearrange to pay $300 for us to clean. If you do not prepay the $300, you will be charged $75 per hour for cleaning and laundry.
Excessive usage charge: Maximum occupancy is 13, excluding infants. There will be an excessive usage fee if you exceed this limit.
The driveway holds 3-4 cars. There is limited street parking in summer months.
Check in is after 4 p.m. Checkout is at 10:00 a.m. From June 1 to September 1 weeks start on Saturday. We accept credit cards through Paypal. If you do not have a Paypal account, you can easily set one up. A credit check may be required.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: We have window air conditions, but you will seldom need them since there is a nice breeze off of the water.
- Washer: Located on first floor next to kitchen.
- Dryer: Located on first floor next to kitchen
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: The driveway holds 3 cars. There is additional street parking two clocks away.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Convertible Bed: We have a queen size futon.
- Crib: There is portable infant bed ( 6 months or less).
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Ocean View: You can see the water from our front yard by looking between two houses at the end of the street. I would call it a partial water view.
- Communications
- Telephone: Local calls only please.
- Broadband Internet: Bring your own laptop and you can connect directly through our DSL modem, or you can connect through wireless.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Internet Access for your PC (no PC provided), Outside shower.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Up to two house trained, well behaved dogs are OK, but no cats please (owner is allergic to cats). We ask that you sign a waiver or hold harmless agreement in case your pet hurts someone or causes damage to their property. There is a $100 non-refundable fee per pet.
- Kid Friendly: We are only one block from Ocean Beach park where there is a video game arcade, miniture golf (in season), occassional local rock bands and other kid friendly activities.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25 years old
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Private Beach, Pool, Health Club, Miniature Golf and Game Room available at neighboring public beach 2 blocks away
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
3/1 - 5/2/08 ........$1400/wk $1000/wkend, $200 ea additional day
5/3 - 5/17 5/25-6/7 $1600/wk $1200/ wkend
8/9 - 9/1........$2800/wk $250 ea addl day
9/2 - 9/30........$1600/wk $1200/wkend, $200 ea addl day
10/1- 11/30......$1200/wk $900/wkend, $200 ea addl day
12/1- 2/28/09......$1200/wk $1000/wkend, $200 ea addl day
Mid May 2009 Coast Guard Graduation $2800/wk, Min 1 wk
January 8 - March 31 monthly rental $2500/month plus utilities
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- The house has 37 windows making it very bright and cheerful. Trees flower in May - New London Connecticut Vacation Rental Real Estate
- One of two living room areas. Front door has been replaced since this photo. - New London Connecticut Vacation Rental Real Estate
- Newly remodeled kitchen. Washer and dryer are to the left of the back door. - New London Connecticut Vacation Rental Real Estate
- View of one section of the beach. Ocean Beach Park is just past the curve.
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