THE COVE: Waterfront, Views from EVERY room! Walk to Beach.








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Waterfront with Water views from Every room! Super location close to it all. Downtown New London, Beaches (You can walk to 2 different beaches via private neighborhood paths) Local colleges, Island adventures/ ferries, museums, cultural activities, restaurants, lighthouses, wine tours, Mystic, Mohegan Sun. Or just stay in & enjoy the brand new Kitchen, light & bright Family room with an entire glass wall viewing Alewife Cove Island! Hang out in the screened porch or lounge in the back yard.
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Waterfront 3 Bedroom Cape (sleeps 8 plus pack n play provided = 9) 2 full Bath home in family friendly neighborhood yet close to town, shopping, restaurants, beaches, Thames River, parks, colleges, USCGA, Mystic and other tourist locations. WALK TO OCEAN BEACH PARK AND WATERFORD BEACH via private neighborhood path!!! -Outside, enjoy the fenced in back yard with lounge chairs or listen to the seagulls from the Screened in Porch. The driveway can accommodate two-three cars. There is also on street parking available. -Inside, you will find a BRAND NEW light and bright, open concept and well equipped Kitchen, with all new Kitchen cabinetry, counters and appliances. The dining room seats 6, plus 2 additional stools at the island. (Please note the Fireplace is decorative only/ non functional.) The open concept family room has a 50" smart TV (for streaming devices) and a Queen sleeper sofa. The family room has a wall of windows where you can sit and watch kayakers on Alewife Cove. There is also a Laundry room with washer and dryer. -The 3 Bedrooms are all provided with bed linens (Mattress protectors, sheets (fitted and flat), pillows (4 for a Queen and 1 for a twin), pillowcases (and pillow protectors), blankets and quilts.) There are 2 Queen beds, 2 twin beds, a pack n play, and a Queen pullout sofa sleeper (in the Family room.) There are ductless air conditioners and great ocean breezes that keep the house cool. -The Kitchen is well equipped with pots and pans, bakeware, utensils, dishes, knife set, glasses, wine glasses, mugs, serving ware, pantry, garbage and recycle center, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, crock pot, Keurig, blender, dishwasher, range, fridge/ freezer. Some plastic kids plates/ sippy cup, cups and utensils are also provided. There are also some basic pantry items like salt, pepper, sugar, oil, tea and coffee. There is an electric BBQ. (For safety reasons, please do not relocate the BBQ The BBQ is available Spring-Fall.) -Tech wise the home has wifi with a 50” smart t.v. in the Family room ready for your apps/ streaming services (don’t forget your passwords!) There is a smart home passcode entry lock on the back door for easy keyless access. -Please provide your own towels, both beach and bath. -Please provide your own beach gear (towels, chairs, umbrellas, toys etc.) * Looking for a Pet Friendly property? Check out our other home Beach Retreat!* Nearby: So much to see and do! There is a list of things to do in the home for your convenience, but here is a little tidbit: -WALK to both Ocean Beach Park and Waterford Beach from private neighborhood paths!!! Ocean Beach Park can be seen from the front door! (2 Parking Passes (admits 10 people) worth $50 per day!) While at Ocean Beach enjoy the boardwalk with Olympic sized pool (this is the community pool and there is an additional daily fee, I believe it is $10), mini golf, amusement rides, restaurant/ bar, ice cream, summer time fireworks and concerts, bathrooms, and Lifeguards.) Waterfront Beach (Quieter beach with lifeguards, picnic areas and bathrooms.) is accessed from a private grape vine covered walking path in the neighborhood. You can also walk to Harkness State Park via Waterford Beach (Beach, Fishing, Clamming, Hiking, Bike riding.) and the Eugene Oneill Theater is also just steps away! (Shows, and Outdoor pub in the summers.) You can also walk to Alewife cove, for fishing, crabbing or kayaking. (Or crab/ fish from your own backyard!) There is a small boat launch right around the corner to launch your Kayaks! There is also a small community park with park benches right down the street. -Drive 5 minutes to downtown New London to hop on a Ferry to Block Island, Fishers Island or Long Island. Or stay in New London and enjoy boutique shopping, arts, museums, restaurants, bars, a vibrant waterfront including Barque Eagle tours. Also within 5 minutes are Mitchell College, Private Beaches on the Thames, , Niantic Boardwalk and shopping (there is also a bike rental place here.), and Alewife Cove for Kayaking! -Just 10 minutes drive to USCGA (Go Bears! Yes we are a proud USCGA family!), Fort Trumbull, Naval Sub Base, and Conn College, public boat launch, Lighthouses, Public Golf course, to name a few. -Mystic Village, Seaport and Aquarium are just 15-20 minutes drive away. -20-30 minute Drive brings you to Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun Casino, Clinton Outlet mall, The Dinosaur Place, Supercharged Go Kart racing, or enjoy some of the Connecticut Wine trail with 25 wineries (7 within 30 minutes) to explore. -Waterford is centrally located just 2 hours from Boston and NYC. House rules: There is an informative Binder located in the home that has a copy of the lease agreement, house rules, as well as helpful “how to”, “what if” and “where do I find” lists. Here are a few key items to make sure your Vacation is what you expect! -Since this is a quiet family neighborhood, we cannot accommodate large parties/ groups under age 25. Please enjoy the amazing porch and backyard, but outdoor activities should be kept quiet after 10 pm. -There is no smoking/ vaping of any kind in the house or anywhere on the property please. Evidence of any form of smoking may result in immediate eviction and an additional $100 cleaning fee. -There are no Pets allowed, but ask about our other home for a Pet friendly option! -Standard Check in is 3:00 pm and Check out is 11:00 am. If we can accommodate an early check in or late check out we will let you know, but we cannot guarantee it as there may be guests leaving/ arriving before or after you and the cleaners need time to prepare the home to be in tip top shape for other guests as well as for you! -The home is thoroughly cleaned, sanitized and restocked by a professional cleaning company between every guest. -Check out Instructions: Please close and lock all doors and windows. Please turn off any heat or AC. Please take out the trash t...
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While we are new to Airbnb, VRBO and Booking we have hosted short term rentals at the Jersey Shore in the past. We like to think we provide convenient, clean, cozy, comfortable, well equipped spaces at affordable prices. If you have any questions or issues during your stay, please dont hesitate to contact us! Please note there is a standby Generator for this property (so you will never be without power!) However it does do a test run every Wednesday afternoon for 5 minutes. Dont be alarmed!
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What this place offers
Amenities
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Pool Private or Shared
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Room-darkening shades
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Pool Private or Shared
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Room-darkening shades
Family
- Board games
- Children's books and toys
- Children's tableware
- High chair
- Pack 'n Play/travel crib
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
Home safety
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke detector
- First aid kit
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Laundromat nearby
- Waterfront
- Beach access
Outdoors
- Garden or backyard
- BBQ grill
- Outdoor seating
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Free street parking
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
House rules
Accessibility
Neighborhood
The neighborhood is walk-able with sidewalks and neighborhood beach paths to both Ocean Beach and Waterford Beach. Family Friendly! There is even a Kayak launch right around the corner onto Alewife Cove. The driveway can accommodate 2-3 cars. There is also on street parking available.
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